In December of 2011 my family and I were standing in Main Street with our Dole Whip, waiting for Wishes, my favorite fireworks show, to start. Suddenly, we heard an announcement that was not, as we expected, from Jimminy Cricket, but from Disney’s generic Something’s-Gonna-Happen Guy.

“Today, right here, in the Magic Kingdom, thousands of magical memories were made, and you were there…So join us now, as we visit all the fun, all the all the adventure, all the family experiences you made here today as we proudly present: The Magic, the Memories, and You.”

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I’ve discussed before Disney’s magical ability to make you fork over an absurd amount of money with a smile on your face. I’ve previously attributed it to fairy dust… but I think it’s because as you’re grinning whilst you empty your child’s college fund, the Disney cast members making minimum wage have an even bigger grin as they bend over backwards to grant your heart’s desire.

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I was fully prepared to write this blog by adding another voice to the general “what choo thinking?” attitude towards this, frankly, bizarre idea.

For those who aren’t obsessively following Disney park updates, Disney World has partnered with James Cameron in order to bring his vision of Avatar to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the form of a new land. The project has been shelved and then unshelved, and it’s still in very early stages. Read More…

Continuing my quest to educate my unknowing little cousin about the wonders Disney World cuisine has to offer…

Snacks!

It’s hot. You got up early. You’ve been walking a lot, and because you followed your friendly Pal Leah guide, you are waiting until the off hours to eat lunch at your favorite counter service.

What to do?

Time to follow Leah!  To…

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