Author Archives: Joanne
Melding with the Atmosphere
I’m about to let you see the photos that I promised myself that I wouldn’t post on the blog for all to see. Why? Because they’re silly and goofy. They show me being a kid. I guess this is really no secret. I’m a … Continue reading
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La Dolce Vita
As you probably know, La Dolce Vita is Italian for "the sweet life". I thought it an apropos title for several reasons. First, the Magic was built in Italy. That is something that the crew is proud about. And in … Continue reading
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The Carpets of the Disney Magic
Well, Chris gave us the in depth "Garbage Cans of Disneyland". So I thought I would amuse and entertain you with the carpets of the Disney Magic. If you are ever on the Magic, it is likely you will, at … Continue reading
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Hasta Manana
That’s today’s drink on the Magic. Of course that translates to "see you later" in Spanish. The weather is balmy 90 degrees, the Mariachi band is playing on Deck 9 and I can hear them here from where I sit … Continue reading
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Uh Oh, It’s Magic!
Hello from the Magic! I’m on the first summer Mexican Riviera cruise upon this wonderful ship. After an extremely fun, but exhausting couple of days at Disney’s Grand Californian and Disneyland, I managed to get some rest and relaxation here at … Continue reading
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Ode to the Toad and Other Adventures
Although I love Walt Disney World and it is like home to me (wink to the CA girls), I find myself giddy to get to place where it all began. I’m heading to Disneyland this month before my Disney Mexican … Continue reading
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Anticipation…
So I have that song, made famous the ketchup commerical, stuck in my head. Poor Carly Simon… ANTICIPATION, Anticipaayshun….it’s making me wait. I remember a time when the anticipation made me crazy! You remember that feeling you had when you … Continue reading
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Previewing Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas
Right in my own backyard, Disney previewed a DVC Animal Kingdom Lodge Villa just for me and several hundred of my closest friends at the Grand Opening of Disney’s Doorway to Dreams at Woodfield Mall near Chicago, IL. The magic spread throughout … Continue reading
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As If I Needed An Excuse…
I had no big plans this spring to go to Walt Disney World. In fact, I actually decided against going because I have three trips planned in the fall (including Disneyland!). But I keep up on events at the World … Continue reading
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Please Stand Clear of The Doors
"Well, sir, there’s nothing on earth Like a genuine, Bonafide, Electrified, Six Car Monorail! What’d I say? Monorail! What’s it called? Monorail! That’s right! Monorail!" When I first saw the Monorail episode of The Simpsons (where the above quote was … Continue reading
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