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The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Great Movie Ride at DisneyÕs Hollywood Studios

To quote Annie, “Let’s go to the movies! Let’s go see the stars!” At the Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you don’t just go to the movies; you go into the movies. Enter a stunning, full-scale replica of the famous Grauman’s Chinese Theater for a trip through some of Hollywood’s most-beloved—and some most-creepy—films [...]

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Citizens of Hollywood

Citizens of Hollywood

*** Warning: The below material is excerpted from a published book. Do NOT copy. *** I’ve been ill this week and was not able to write up a new article for today. So instead, I’m giving you an excerpt from MAGICAL MOUSE SCHOOLHOUSE: Learn While You Play at Walt Disney World Resort (page 131)! I [...]

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Studio Backlot Tour

Studio Backlot Tour at DisneyÕs Hollywood Studios

One of my favorite places to take a break at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is on the Studio Backlot Tour. While the show is far from calm, it progresses at a leisurely pace and is a sit-down attraction—something my feet really appreciate during those long Disney days! The Tour begins at a special effects water tank [...]

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Toy Story Midway Mania

Disney’s Hollywood Studios turned a new leaf in 2008 with a name change and new attraction that would keep Guests coming back in droves. Toy Story Midway Mania solidified the Disney-Pixar merger and truly brought to life Andy’s beloved toys. Here, in the land “where toys come to work and play,” park visitors get a [...]

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Star Tours: The Adventure Continues

inside Star Tours

Welcome to those of you joining me from DELIGHTFULLY DISNEY and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 3rd stop on our Magical Blogorail. “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” in the creative imagination of a man named George Lucas, a new mythology was created. He called it Star [...]

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Rafiki’s Planet Watch

Rafiki's Planet Watch

Today marks the 15th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. What better way to celebrate this milestone than with one of Animal Kingdom’s hidden gems? Rafiki’s Planet Watch is a place for all ages to get a close encounter with animals and Animal Kingdom’s back stage operation. You follow Rafiki! He knows the way! Animal Kingdom [...]

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Mosaic Reviews: Spanish for You!

Spanish for You

A few weeks ago, I received the Estaciones program from Spanish for You!, a simple, effective, affordable way for elementary through middle school students to learn Spanish. Spanish for You! is an appealing, easy-to-use foreign language curriculum geared toward children in the third through eighth grades. The program was written and developed by Debbie Annett, [...]

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Animal Kingdom’s Kali River Rapids

Kali River Rapids

The tale unfolded at Maharajah Jungle Trek is one of hope for our planet, that although Man is occasionally a poor steward over creation, nature is resilient. That’s a very good lesson to remember when we journey down the Chakranadi River at Animal Kingdom’s Kali River Rapids. Kali River Rapids is an adventurous jaunt aboard [...]

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Expedition Everest—Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

Alrighty, we have learned while we played at Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, outrun extinction on DINOSAUR, and relaxed with a snack at the many eateries the Park has to offer. Let’s keep moving onward to the next Animal Kingdom adventure! Expedition Everest—Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is one of my favorite attractions in all of [...]

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Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama

  To help you recover from your headlong plunge into primeval fright at Animal Kingdom’s DINOSAUR, let’s take a little walk through Dinoland, USA’s “backstoryasaurus.” The Dino Institute, which houses the DINOSAUR attraction, is a pretty imposing presence, where the administration prefers its attendees strictly adhere to the academia of higher learning. Well, a couple [...]

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Nutrisystem Success Week 3 #NSNation #sponsored

Nutrisystem chocolate shake

Alright, y’all! Here are some foods I’ve eaten this week: Turkey sausage, ham, and cheese omelet Beef, bean, and cheese [...]

Father’s Day $100 Home Depot Card GIVEAWAY

Father's Day Home Depot Card Giveaway

Father’s Day is just around the corner! We have joined event sponsor Tip Hero and some awesome friends on the [...]

Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Fantasmic

When Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened in 1989, it did not feature a nighttime fireworks display. A little bit of oomph [...]

Wordless Wednesday: Character Movie Stars

character movie stars ww

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Apple TV GIVEAWAY

Apple TV Giveaway

We’ve joined some friends for another incredible GIVEAWAY! Welcome to the Apple TV Giveaway Event hosted by Famous Free Samples! [...]

Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia: Citizens of Hollywood

Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia

Did YOU know today’s Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia about Citizens of Hollywood Shelby Mayer? My family absolutely loves to interact with [...]