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NEVER Too Young For Disney Parks

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We've all heard it:  "My babies are too young for Walt Disney World/Disneyland-  they'd never be able to appreciate it!"  And then we gulp.  And then we share... My all-time favorite Disney trip was when my younger son was 11 months old.  As any seasoned Disney fan, I did my homework and bought every book that was available at the time.  (Can you imagine what Disney research was like in 1994?  No Disney website, no Disney Parks Moms Panel, no Babes in Disneyland.  I gathered my paperback … [Read more...]

You Know You’ve Raised Disney Fanatics When…

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Your 17 and 20 year old sons are discussing whether they should Fandango tickets for tomorrow's release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II OR Winnie the Pooh.  1999 And by and by Christopher Robin came to an end of things and he was silent and he sat there looking out over the world just wishing it wouldn't stop... The House at Pooh Corner I thank my lucky stars it hasn't stopped.  I hope it never does.... :DM … [Read more...]

Top 10 Highlights and Lessons From the Special Olympics World Games

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My son and I are back from our 2 week stint in Athens, and thought you'd want to share in our inspiration.  Imagine a world that could be... 1.  Chairman Tim Shriver spoke at the Opening ceremonies, and delivered the theme for The Games: in juxtaposition to the Athens uprising, he called for Special Olympians to lead a global Dignity Revolution.  Throughout the events, the battle cry "Ime Mesa", "I'm In" was heard!  The Greek Parliament 2.  Headliner Steve Wonder entertained the thousands in attendance, and … [Read more...]