**Addendum
First published 3 1/2 years ago, this tally now stands at nearly 51 years. Every post written since April of 2011 remains relevant in my heart; my Disney Side for all the World to see!
Begin at the beginning…. I’m so very excited to join the Disney Blog Hop this particular week, because the theme calls to the very reason I began blogging- my Disney connections, my Walt ‘roots”. If you spotted my Wordless Wednesday item from yesterday, “Proof That Disney Memories DO Last a Lifetime…” you can guess how long and deep those roots truly are. My father worked at the 1964 World’s Fair, and my family received a sneak peak at the pavilions before the Fair opened; “it’s a small world”, Progressland, Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln, and the Great Skyway sowed the seeds for a lifetime love affair. We read, studied and watched Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color weekly TV series to learn more about the fabled “Florida Project”. What a surprise! Our first trip to Walt Disney World was in the park’s ninth month, and we have averaged two trips every year since. Each family rite of passage has had Walt Disney World as its backdrop.
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That’s me in August of 1972- boy, those Mickey balloons have come a long way…
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I was so intrigued by their content that I’ve been a fan ever since:
(And, to my point, thank you Babes in Disneyland for sponsoring the Disney Blog Hop :D)
Just stopping by to say hello on the Disney Blog Hop!
Welcome to the blog hop! I am looking forward to reading more from you. :o)
I'm so glad I found you through the blog hop!! I've enjoyed backreading and was brought to tears by your nerf basketball story! thanks for sharing.
stopping by to say hi on the blog hop 🙂 it's my first one and very inspiring so far! thanks for sharing
I agree the Mickey balloons have come a long way since 1972 – I love that picture! 🙂 Thanks for the Magical Blogorail mention and for reading our blogs! It is greatly appreciated! The Disney community is definitely a place that I have made a lot of connections too. Plus, I find writing a Disney blog is a great way to get my Disney energy out between trips!
I love your intro to Disney story. Amazing!! And your old school Disney photo with Baloo is fabulous. I have several old pics on my blog too. My first trip was in 1975.
BTW…I have a few posts about my attempts to make the coveted Moms Panel. I actually made the first cut one year. Still hoping to go all the way some time…but who isn't. ;o)
Isn't it fun to visit our Disney roots? I have some of those old school Mickey Balloon photos, too. Love it!
I'm so glad you found me on the Disney hop! I'm following you too, and I have a friend whose teen daughter is mildly autistic. that I'm sending your way.
Thanks for the Magical Blogorail mention! I'm on the Yellow loop the first Friday each month.
TTFN!
Jodi @ magicalmouseschoolhouse.com, where Disney IS school
I love that photo of you with Baloo, it's awesome.
We go every year too, It is therapy so you can deal with the real world. Thanks for stopping by my blog..
Isn't it interesting to see the character costumes from way back when?!
Thanks for stopping by- therapy for all :DM