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Old Faithful Inn: The Inspiration for Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort
by Cheryl Pendry on 01-05-2012

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With Disney’s wonderful attention to detail, it’s only natural that, from time to time, you’ll visit places around the world and realise where the Disney Imagineers got their inspiration.

As our boat first pulled up to Venice, I couldn’t help but exclaim “it’s just like World Showcase,” while our visit to the real Akershus castle was made all the more special by having seen Norway in Epcot first. More ...
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Camping in Florida: A Disney Alternative by Michelle Kosloff on 12-23-2011
This year, being new empty nesters, my husband and I were, for the first time ever, taking a significant vacation without kids.

In the last two years we had started a new business and worked non-stop to make it grow. We needed ...

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Yellowstone National Park: Planning with Pixie Dust by Cheryl Pendry on 11-25-2011
I always knew that all the planning I’d done over many years for our various visits to Disney theme parks would come in handy one day, and so it proved to be on our most recent trip.

It was a three-week, once-in-a-lifetime vacation ...

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Disney On Ice: Show Review by Cheryl Pendry on 11-10-2011
Going to any of the world’s Disney theme parks isn’t cheap, that is, unless you’re one of the lucky few to live right on the doorstep of one. For the rest of us, there’s an inevitable gap between Disney vacations. If ...

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Our Very Own Amazing Race: Adventure Travel By a Disney Fan by Justine Fellows on 09-22-2011
Disney fans are an unusual bunch.

What sets us apart is often our love of planning, dreaming and absolute obsession with creating the perfect trip. We also love the feeling that unexpected surprises may be around every corner. ...

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Disney Vacation Club Beyond Disney: Non-Disney Vacation Options Using DVC Points by Cheryl Pendry on 09-15-2011
You’ve probably all heard or seen the advertising for the Disney Vacation Club.

With kiosks throughout the Disney parks and resorts, no doubt you already know that this is your chance to buy into a piece of magic, and ...

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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa: The Magic Begins by Elaine Masters on 09-01-2011
The ancient island of Oahu holds a new treasure for travelers -- the unique Aulani destination Resort and Spa has finally opened.

From the first step into the lobby, Disney magic bathes the senses with a soft palette of natural ...

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The Walt Disney Family Museum: San Francisco, California by Bernie Edwards on 08-10-2011
The Presidio of San Francisco is a popular tourist spot in San Francisco.

Located at the northern tip of the city just before reaching the Golden Gate Bridge, it offers spectacular views of the bridge and the bay. The word ...

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Planning a Trip to New York City: How A Die-hard Disney Planner Plans A Trip Somewhere Else by Jen Kopfman on 07-21-2011
I love planning Disney vacations.

If someone told me I had to plan an entire Walt Disney World vacation, complete with transportation plans, hotel reservations, park tickets, advanced dining reservations, and a detailed touring plan, ...

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