Disney | Family Affairs and other matters

UP – FILM REVIEW

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Have just been to see a preview of the new Disney film “Up” I thought it was brilliant – as did my children. Both unusual and magical. The film centres around a lonely old man named Carl Fredricksen and a very keen little Chinese Wilderness Explorer called Russell who fly to South America in a [...]

WALT DISNEY WORLD OVERVIEW

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

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My friends were completely divided on whether I should take up Walt Disney World’s kind offer of an all expense paid trip to Orlando or not. One group were of the opinion that, because I have stated in the past that I would rather stick pins in my eyes than go to a theme park, [...]

THE MAGIC KINGDOM

Monday, May 4, 2009

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The picture I’ve taken of Cinderella’s Castle makes it look so gorgeous that I want to live there myself:- We’re all back. Safe and sound. Weary but happy. What a great week we’ve had. I must say a huge thank you to my brother and his fiance for making it possible for me to go, [...]

LAST BREAKFAST

Sunday, May 3, 2009

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We’ve just had our last breakfast together in Ariels Cafe – with yet more Disney characters making an appearance. Our rowdy little blogging team are heading back home. Poor Sarah, our wonderful Disney PR executive, must be exhausted. It must have been a bit like taking a combination of loud giggly school girls out with [...]

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

Friday, May 1, 2009

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So what came first? The all American Dream or Walt Disney’s life message? I’m halfway through Barack Obama’s “Dreams From My Father” and the combination of “The Magic Kingdom” mixed with his story has made me start believing that I really can fly (if I want to). Barack’s whole “Yes we can” message resonates loud [...]

WATER PARK OFFERINGS

Thursday, April 30, 2009

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I am reserving my judgement until my return. I am wondering if the forces above can in fact persuade me that Walt Disney World is indeed “The Happiest Place On Earth”. Our itinerary is packed. We have no time to think about swine flu or the rest of the world. The closest we’ve got to [...]

WE’VE ARRIVED!

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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We’re here!! I have to admit I did have my reservations when I arrived at the airport and my flight wasn’t listed and I was thinking “shit, this has all been one big joke and now I’m going to have to sleep at the airport for 5 days so nobody finds out”. How lovely to [...]