On our last trip to the World we decided to explore more of the resorts and do some activities outside of the parks. We love the hotels close to the Magic Kingdom and how the Monorail connects them all. Because really who doesn't love riding the monorail? We decided it would be fun to bar hop and sample something from each spot. So we planned a night of circling the Seven Seas Lagoon by monorail and picked a spot at each resort to grab a drink and a bite. The rules were to order a drink and a food item at every stop...
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Holy Smokes, Batman! Our Review of The LEGO Batman Movie – Is Everything Still Awesome?
When the first LEGO movie was released we absolutely loved it. Seeing a childhood toy brought to life with amazing effects with some adult humor thrown in to go over kids heads was really fun. When we saw a new movie coming out we thought "Holy smokes Batman! This movie will be so awesome, because everything is awesome!" You are welcome for having that song stuck in your head the rest of the day...
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Does Epcot's Updated Soarin' Around the World Measure Up to the Original?
Soaring' at EPCOT has always been in my top five attractions on Walt Disney World property. It is always the first ride I prioritize a fast pass and I will wait in line if needed. I've experienced it many times and I still felt the thrill and emotion. When I heard that they were reimagining the the ride to go from being California scenes to incorporate locations from around the world I was pretty excited. I will admit I set the bar pretty high and was stoked to check it out.
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Happy Holidays from The Disney DINKs! (Our 2016 Christmas Card & Year in Review)
Here is our Christmas Card from this year. Wishing everyone a happy holiday!
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Ethan Allen Disney Mickey Collection
Ethan Allen x Disney: A Magical Match for Classy Home Decor!
When we heard that Disney was creating a new collection with Ethan Allen we were excited to see what classic design items would be developed. The new collection launched on Mickey Mouse's birthday: November 18th. We stopped by our local store to see some pieces in person. The first question we were asked was "Are you decorating a kids room?" which made us wonder if it was all childish...
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Meet island princess Moana and demigod Maui.
The Ocean Is Calling... Our Review of Disney's "Moana" (A Beautifully Reimagined Polynesian Tale!)
Julie has an unhealthy obsession with princesses. So of course she has been waiting for the new Polynesian Princess to debut. Andrew had a schedule conflict so it became a girl’s night out with Julie’s Mom Lauree and sister-in-law Kelly joining her. The ladies went out for dinner and then off to the 3D screening of Moana...
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Pete and his dragon Elliott playing in the woods.
"Pete's Dragon" (2016) Review: A Magical Twist on an Old Disney Favorite!
When Julie was a child her mom would have been smart to invest in a VHS copy of Pete's Dragon. Instead week after week she requested the same movie from the video rental shop, so needless to say it must have been a favorite. When we saw previews of this updated version it seemed quite different, so we decided to go check it out.
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Who Never Had Kids & Why That's Perfectly Okay!
Check out this Refinery29 article with a list of celebrities and some of their quotes on the subject. I always like coming across things like this that remind people that there are other people who have done great things with their lives without procreating.
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