By Teresa Pitman In the beginning, I was feeling pretty depressed about turning 50. It’s one of those milestone birthdays that makes you feel, well, old. Then my daughter suggested “Why don’t you celebrate your birthday at Walt Disney World – and invite everyone to join you?” And suddenly my 50th birthday was something to…
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A Guide to First Time Cruising
By Carol Garcia Recently, my family and I had the opportunity to take our first cruise. We sailed from Ft. Lauderdale on the Radiance of the Seas, a ship in the Royal Caribbean Line. Our itinerary called for stops in Key West, Cozumel (Mexico), Georgetown (Grand Cayman) and Montego Bay (Jamaica). For the most part,…
FASTPASS FAQ
By Erica Colmenares When I started researching for this article, I decided to go to the Mouse’s Mouth, and see what the Disney site said about the FASTPASS. Here’s what I found: Disney’s FASTPASS service is sure to help you get the most enjoyment out of your day at the Walt Disney World Resort! This…
My Peek Inside Club 33
by Kate Abbott I’ve been obsessed with the idea of getting into Club 33 ever since I heard about it, when I was about ten years old. While my parents browsed in New Orleans Square’s shops, I’d linger by the nondescript entrance door, hoping to get a peek inside the lobby. When I was older,…
Celebr’eight’ion Poem Contest Results
A big “thank you” to everyone who entered the poem contest. There were many great poems and it was VERY hard to select the winners. If you discover you are a winner in this contest, please send your snail mail address to our List Mom Binnie at so she can get your prize out to…
Traveling with Special Needs
By Susan Kirby Walt Disney World is one of the most magical places on earth for many people. Most of us take the sights and sounds for granted as we soak in the atmosphere, but for some there are extra challenges presented by the logistics of navigating the crowds and attractions. For those of us…
Kids and Characters
By Teresa Pitman In your dreams, it’s just like the Disney Planning DVD – your three-year-old sees Mickey Mouse (who is miraculously standing all alone), runs to him, and gives him a big, enthusiastic hug while you take photos to record the occasion. Then they play happily for several minutes while you whip out the…
The Dream – A Poem
By Shelly Rhoda Editor’s Note: Shelly Rhoda has visited Walt Disney World an enviable number of times. Her poem covers many topics near and dear to the Disneyphile’s heart: the trip-planning dinner, the wonderful web resources, the delicious restaurants .. . . enjoy! This is my story, though I don’t like to boast, If I…
MouseFest in Review
By Carol Garcia It’s that time again. No, not a December holiday, but MouseFest! This year, like last, my family and I made the trip to Walt Disney World for the annual gathering of Disney fans. Although the purpose of our trip was to be a part of MouseFest, the great thing about all of…
Kennedy Space Center
By Deb Niarhos “We to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one…
Behind the Seeds
By Carol Garcia “Would you like to book a tour today?” That was the question posed by the Cast Member on the phone helping me sort out the details of our upcoming trip. “Sure, I would,” I thought, but I have three children under the age of 10, so doing most tours is out of…
Mickeymorphosis
By Binnie Betten Catching his first glimpse of the long white stretch limousine that would transport us from Orlando International Airport to our hotel, Ricky shrieked an excited “Yeah! Baby,” – thereby proving that he did indeed pay attention when his father spoke. As the proud grandmother and founder of an online Disney informational web…