Alexandra's first Disney trip! by Stacey, 24, Buxton, ME
My 5-year-old daughter wanted so badly to go to Disney World. I decided to take her but not tell her. I packed our suitcases the night before and set them by the door after she was asleep. She wore her Snow White dress to bed. I woke her at ... read more
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Beat the Winter Blahs with Ideas from FamilyFun
The excitement of the winter holidays is over, but Old Man Winter is just getting settled in -- for a long, chilly stay. It can be a hard icy slog to spring, as kids and grown-ups alike get more than a touch of cabin fever.
Fortunately, we've got some great ways to enliven gray days, courtesy of FamilyFun. Stage a thrilling pirate weekend at your house, or unleash your inner princess. And don't forget that even the snowiest days can sparkle with Disney magic!
INDOOR PIRACY
Why not surprise young buccaneers (or invite some grown-up friends who remain young at heart) with a pirate treasure hunt? Here are step-by-step instructions: http://familyfun.go.com/games/indoor-outdoor-games/game/famfgam_pirate/ Just keep your clue hunt indoors, unless your hearties are very hearty indeed and willing to dig for snow-covered buried treasure. In addition to chocolate ...
THIS WEEK IN DISNEY HISTORY
January 9, 1988 - Star Tours opens at Disneyland
January 10, 1930 - Roy Edward Disney, a vice chairman of Disney and the nephew of Walt Disney, is born to Roy Oliver and Edna Disney in Los Angeles, California.
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YOUR QUESTION
Dave, What is the full name of the bank in "Mary Poppins" -- the song is a bit jumbled with the names? Also, was a replica of the St Paul's bird water globe ever created?
- Edye, 38, Lexington, KY
DAVE'S ANSWER
According to the song in "Mary Poppins," the bank is the Dawes, Tomes, Mousley, Grubbs, Fidelity, Fiduciary Bank. Yes, there was a replica of the St. Paul snow globe done for the Disney Catalog -- it was based on photos taken of the original globe in the Archives.
Many Disney Cast Members are fluent in more than one language. The flags on their name tags indicate which languages they speak. Keep this in mind whenever you travel to any Disney Park!
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