Boardwalk Inn & Villas Ornaments – Holidays 2013

even the ribbons at Walt Disney World are themed and particular to each location

I love Christmas ornaments and blown glass ornaments are a particular favorite. My mother was a fanatic and would add to her collection every year – blown glass wasn’t her favorite but she’d usually let me pick one out

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Boardwalk Inn & Villas Decor – Holidays 2013

We’ve always been very fond of the swags and decor at the Boardwalk Inn. 2013 seems to be the year of the leaning trees…

The entrance is so welcoming

I really like the red, white, and blue theming on the entrance wreaths, trees, and swags

small trees in the

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Looking back at the Castle Dream Lights in the Magic Kingdom

The first year that we saw the Cinderella Castle Dream Lights was 2007…

It was NEW in 2007!

We’ve gone and seen them at least once every year since 2007… This year, it may be after Christmas before we make it over there 🙂

It starts with Cinderella Castle being bathed

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Let’s take a look at past holidays – Grand Floridian

There weren’t any noticeable changes to the interior decorations at the Grand Floridian this year. When we went over to take 2013 photos, we didn’t seen the white deer outside, but it’s possible that they were added later in the season.

White deer standing in a sea of poinsettias – 2012

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Grand Floridian Ornaments – Holidays 2013

I have a particular fondness for Christmas ornaments, even years when I’m not bananas about all the folderol surrounding the holidays. There’s something about ornaments which are purposefully chosen and artfully displayed that I truly like.

Birdcages feature prominently at the Grand Floridian – this one is found on one of the small

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Grand Floridian Decor – Holidays 2013

A small lobby Christmas tree and the large centerpiece Christmas tree at The Grand Floridian

As you know, the decor at the Grand Floridian is VERY Victorian. Lots of lace and ribbons and flowers and sparkle. I’m sure that this appeals to some people, but it’s not really our thing (at Christmas or

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Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – First 2013 visit

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is amazing to see in person. Watch all the videos and look at all the photos you want, nothing compares to seeing these lights in person. There are many things that are better in video or photos: concerts, natural wonders and others immediately come

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It! – 2013.08.14

We like the current commercial with the camel so much… that I’m moving Extra! Extra! to Wednesdays.

 

So, in the last week…

The last breakfast sandwich of #2013eateachsandwich was eaten and written about… Egg & Cheddar… kinda simple and bland, not bad though In anticipation of the 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine

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Christmas in July

I recently saw two blog posts on the same topic…

WALT DISNEY WORLD & CHRISTMAS IN JULY!

So, I thought we’d jump in with some of our favorite photos of Christmas at Walt Disney World. One of the absolute best things about living so close to WDW is being able to wander over and enjoy

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Our Final Thoughts on the D23 Magic & Merriment 2012 at Walt Disney World

So, what are our final thoughts on the D23 Magic & Merriment 2012 at Walt Disney World?

Some events were more fun, interesting, entertaining, and educational than we expected – specifically the archival presentations and dinner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Other events were very disappointing – private Illuminations viewing area with dessert buffet and private

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