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Ta Ta for Now

April 24, 2012

On Sunday, Abe and I went to bed right after the nightly Electrical Water Pageant – so, earlier than most of the children at Disney World… …before the sun came up, we said TTFN to our hotel… …and boarded the Disney Magical Express. This is a free service for those staying at the park resorts… [...]

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Theme Parked Out

April 23, 2012

Yes…it actually happened… …reached my theme park threshold! Instead of spending another expensive and exhaustive day fighting the crowds, the lines, and the weather, Abe and I decided to forego Universal’s Harry Potter World and spend Sunday at our hotel instead.  (So no Butter Beer reviews until 2015.) Luckily, Disney’s Contemporary is located right on [...]

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California (in Florida) Grill

April 22, 2012

After a long day at Hollywood Studios and Epcot… …we scored another last-minute walk-in. This time at one of Disney World’s most hyped-about restaurants. California Grill is not only known for its cuisine, but also it’s views.  I’ve actually eaten here once before, when I shot the commercial almost a decade ago… …but this was [...]

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World Travelers

April 22, 2012

Nope, didn’t go back to Los Angeles… …or NYC… …just another day at Disney World! We began the day at Hollywood Studios. I’d heard about the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater and popped in 10 minutes before they opened to see if we could get in without a reservation… …they accommodated! Wasn’t too hungry for a real [...]

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The Other Magic Kingdom

April 21, 2012

We conquered the Magic Kingdom in 5 hours! Mostly thanks to rain thinning out the crowds, and because we’re already familiar with most of the rides from Disneyland. I have to say, California has better versions of some rides, like Pirates of the Caribbean… …but Florida has got it going ON with the castle! Even [...]

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