Monthly Archives: January 2010

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! Happy Friday! I survived my first week P.V. – post vacation. The last two days have been complicated by having a small invalid nearby. Which brings me to… Lesson #5: Illness happens – even at Walt … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! Lesson #4 – A mid-day break is not ALWAYS necessary! I have been recommending mandatory mid-day breaks for years and they are still a good idea. But perhaps a better recommendation would be to be flexible … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! Lesson #3: Don’t be afraid to enjoy kid’s activities! Now I am the world’s biggest 5 year old and am happy to wear Mickey Ears, a princess tiara or any other Goofy looking thing (Ha!) and … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! So continuing with our lessons learned theme… Lesson #2 – Don’t be afraid to try something different! I am a creature of habit. I have my favorite rides, my favorite resorts we return to time and … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! I’m back – didja miss me? We had a wonderful time on our family trip. But this week’s blog theme is "Lessons Learned." Yes, even I, your trusty Disney "expert" learned a few lessons on this … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! 48 hours from now my family is hitting the road for Walt Disney World. I am completely overwhelmed with trying to get all my Donald Ducks in a row before we leave. I really have to … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! This trip is less than 72 hours away. AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!! There, I feel better now.   But seriously, I’m beginning to understand that old saying about the cobbler’s children going barefoot. I am literally still planning this … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! Ahhhh – MGM. I mean Disney’s Hollywood Studios! (Does anyone else still call it MGM?) The park I am most conflicted about. This park has just never gelled for me. While home to one of my … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! First off – congrats to all our friends who ran in the Walt Disney World half-marathon and marathon this past weekend!!! Way to go Team ALL EARS who raised $22,000 for Breast Cancer Research!!!  Ok, it … Continue reading →

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans! Nine days and counting… So what are the must do rides for any first-timer? Keeping in mind that the first timers are all of 5 years old and 17 months old. We’re starting at the Magic … Continue reading →