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  • Captain America Civil War
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    Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” – A Review

    ByGenevieve P. (NDW#100) Friday, May 6, 2016Friday, May 13, 2016

    Normally when you watch a superhero movie, it’s easy to know who to cheer for and who needs booing. You know the good guy wins and the bad guys get what’s coming to them, but not in Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. For the most part, everyone is a good guy. It’s the heroes you grew…

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    Toy Story of Terror Review

    ByLynn W. (NDM#371) Monday, October 21, 2013Sunday, October 20, 2013

    You’ve likely seen the Toy Story family of movies (the original, second and third installments) and fallen in love with the characters. Disney and Pixar teamed up once again to create a Halloween themed  special called Toy Story of Terror.  The special aired this past week and I know all you NDPs were watching!  Being…

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  • Media | Music | Uncategorized

    Music to Ease the Post-Vacation Blues (or Pre-Vacation Anxious Waiting!)

    ByNDH17 Thursday, April 11, 2013Tuesday, April 9, 2013

    So, you just had the time of your… or maybe it was a while ago.  Either way, you have a wait till you’re back at the happiest place on earth, and you need something to ease the wait.  One of the best ways to make your days magical in-between trips is with listening to Disney music.  But…

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    Finding Dory at Last

    ByWendy C. (NDM#451) Tuesday, April 9, 2013Friday, January 16, 2015

      This is the moment we all have been waiting for. That little fish that taught us all to “just keep swimming” is back. On April 2nd it was announced that Disney’s Pixar will be releasing the  sequel to Finding Nemo. The sequel will be titled Finding Dory. The movie, which will be directed by original Nemo co-director Andrew…

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  • Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives
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    Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives

    ByWendy C. (NDM#451) Sunday, April 7, 2013Monday, August 18, 2014

    I love Disneyland. My love for Disney reaches far beyond the park. I love anything that is connected to the name Disney. One can’t help but think happy thoughts when you hear the name Walt Disney.  When there is anything Disney related I really try to check it out. Recently we decided to take a…

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  • Could You Possibly Have Enough Disney Music?
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    Could You Possibly Have Enough Disney Music?

    Bydisneylibrarian (NDD#270) Monday, September 17, 2012

    Sitting in your car wondering what to listen to? Kids saying, “Mom, put on Lady Gaga”? At this moment, you realize your family needs more Disney music in the car. Never fear! There is more on the way. Cinemedia Promotions sent us a press release announcing the release of two new Disney albums: THE ESSENTIAL…

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  • Review: Strategies for Paying for Disney
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    Review: Strategies for Paying for Disney

    ByLynn W. (NDM#371) Tuesday, September 11, 2012Thursday, January 22, 2015

    Everyone leading a Disney Driven Life wants to visit their happy place as often as possible.  Our very own NDM#268 Natalie H. from TN recently published a book entitled Strategies for Paying for Disney (available for Kindle and in paperback) which will help you do just that.    Here’s the official description of the book…

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    John Carter vs Hunger Games? Uh oh! Plus ABC Family news

    ByDdltube Tuesday, March 27, 2012Sunday, March 25, 2012

    First things first I would like to thank everyone who responded to my last blog post for CONVINCING me to see John Carter.  I have been flying all over the country for business and finally had a minute to see this epic film this week.  This was definitely something that needed to been seen on…

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    Book Review: Unofficial Walt Disney World ‘Earbook 2011

    ByJohn M. (NDD#172) Friday, March 9, 2012Sunday, March 4, 2012

    Unofficial Walt Disney World ‘Earbook 2011:  One Fan’s Review in Pictures, Kevin Yee, Ultimate Orlando Press, 2011, 164 pp. I have to remember to ask Kevin Yee whether he ever served on his high school’s Yearbook Committee. It’s a pity if he didn’t because it is clear he not only understands, but has mastered the…

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    ABC Getting Their TV Act Together Nicely

    ByDdltube Thursday, February 23, 2012

    Just another rainy Sunday afternoon in Knox-vegas, TN so I’m unspooling yee olde faithful DVR and I got to thinking. I’m not sure I’m proud of it but I classify myself as an “above average” consumer of media.  Maybe it has something to do with what I do for a living (TV producer).  I can…

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    Lots To Do In Line

    ByJames D. (NDD#152) Thursday, February 9, 2012Thursday, February 9, 2012

    Last year in February, I was taken by surprise when I walked up to the Haunted Mansion.  The tombstones blocked from view by ugly pieces of plywood.  When I heard that Disney was going to be creating an interactive queue for the Haunted Mansion, a la The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh or Space…

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    Doug Ingersoll and the Legacy of Aunt Dorothy

    ByJohn M. (NDD#172) Friday, November 18, 2011

    Doug Ingersoll never visits the Magic Kingdom without spending some time in the Enchanted Tiki Room. There, he feels the presence of his long-departed Aunt Dorothy. Originally from Indiana, Ingersoll spent much of his youth living and attending school around the world. His father’s work abroad forced Ingersoll to live away from his hometown, his…

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  • Book Review:  Four Decades of Magic
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    Book Review: Four Decades of Magic

    ByJohn M. (NDD#172) Friday, October 21, 2011Thursday, January 8, 2015

    Four Decades of Magic:  Celebrating the First Forty Years of Disney World: a collection of essays, Compiled by Chad Denver Emerson, Ayefour Publishing, 2011, 379 pp. Amid the pomp and circumstance certain to be part of the Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary celebration, what will likely be ignored is any reference to the Walt Disney…

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  • Disney Reviews | Media

    iPhone 4S Review

    ByKristen M. (NDI#199) Sunday, October 16, 2011Sunday, November 27, 2011

    I was very happy to receive the iPhone 4S as an upcoming birthday gift. Keep in mind that I never considered myself an Apple fan boy, but I’m starting to think that I am quickly becoming one. When I knew that I could choose any smart phone as a birthday gift, I went to both…

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  • Disney Reviews | Leisure | Media | Music

    MICE CAPADES

    ByJohn M. (NDD#172) Tuesday, March 22, 2011Thursday, March 17, 2011

    Mickey and Minnie glide to center ice holding hands, each carrying a suitcase with the other hand. Donald, Daisy and Goofy follow closely behind. Disney’s first couple is about to go on vacation and their friends are along for the ride. Their first stop—Africa and a visit with Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa and the rest of The…

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    BOOK REVIEW: ATTENTION TO DETAIL

    ByJohn M. (NDD#172) Tuesday, March 8, 2011Monday, March 7, 2011

    Attention to Detail:  A Look at Walt Disney World Parks, by Keith Black & Jacquelyn Damon, Keith R. Black, 2010, 76 pp. What do you see when you walk around Walt Disney World? Keith Black and Jacquelyn Damon think you are missing more than you realize. The concept behind Attention to Detail:  A Look at…

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    BOOK REVIEW: WALT DISNEY WORLD ADVENTURE

    ByJohn M. (NDD#172) Tuesday, March 1, 2011Monday, February 21, 2011

    Walt Disney World Adventure:  A Field Guide and Activity Book for Explorers, by Tracie A. Cook, Vacation Field Guides, 2010, 173 pp. In an earlier review, I wrote that it had “been a very long time since I toured Walt Disney World with preschoolers.” The same can be said about 8 to 12-year-olds, the target…

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    HIDDEN TREASURES: INNOVENTIONS – RUNTIME

    ByShane G. (NDI#121) Friday, February 25, 2011Thursday, February 24, 2011

    Runtime is sponsored by IBM and is located in Innoventions West in Epcot. To play the game starring me, go to: http://www.thinkingofyoupostcards.com/runtime/play?Guestcode=KQ2QCRC7AHMFFQ Contributed by: Shane Grizzard (NDI#121) Shane is the DDL Hidden Treasures Blogger. He is also a contributor at Studios Central. Shane G. (NDI#121)Shane grew up in a small town called Snellville, Georgia. He…

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    BOOK REVIEW: BEYOND THE ATTRACTIONS

    ByJohn M. (NDD#172) Tuesday, February 22, 2011Thursday, February 17, 2011

    Beyond the Attractions:  A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers, by Lisa M. Battista, MRB Ventures, LLC, 2010, 186 pp. It has been a very long time since I toured Walt Disney World with preschoolers, yet my recollection of the challenges involved in such an undertaking is as fresh as if it was yesterday….

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  • Disney Company | Events | Media | News

    DISNEY DREAM PREVIEW CRUISE… PART 3

    ByBill I. (NDH#35) Friday, February 11, 2011Thursday, January 27, 2011

    In Part Two of the Disney Dream Cruise Preview, we talked about food, but what about entertainment? Disney again is the leader. There’s a place for every age group. On board, Disney has the most comprehensive child-care venue on the high seas. For infants and toddlers, parents can drop their kids off at It’s a…

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