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Happy Halloween! Just a bit of Disney nostalgia for you......... Welcome, foolish mortals. Step back in time...if you dare! This year I have a Halloween treat and not a trick for all of you vintage fans out there. Here is a look at The Haunted Mansion while it was still under construction on February 24, 1971. A look at this photo begs to have the following question answered… have the 999 happy haunts already taken up residence, or are they waiting for the mansion to be complete before inhabiting it? If only I could get in touch with Madame Leota.

This is the final week to book your free dining package for a Walt Disney World vacation for the following dates: October 22-November 3 November 12-17 November 26-December 1 December 10-15 January 8-12 January 21-February 2 February 11-16 March 3-8 March 24-29 Again, if you book by Friday, October 28, 2011, you are qualified for a free dining package at Walt Disney World on select dates. Also, as an added bonus, if you book and deposit by Friday, October 28, 2011, you will receive an extra magical goodie within 2 weeks!! Call me at (205) 541-6202 to let me help you plan you magical vacatoin, making memories last a lifetime!

New Dining Cancellation Policy To provide consistent Guest service, adjustments will be made to the  Walt Disney World®  Resort dining cancellation policy beginning on Oct. 26, 2011. At that time, additional table service dining locations will begin using the cancellation policy already in place at select restaurants on property. When booking a reservation at these restaurants, your Clients will be required to provide a credit card to hold a reservation and will be charged $10 per person if a cancellation to this reservation isn’t made at least one day in advance. This policy will not apply to dining reservations made before Oct. 26, 2011. However, any modifications made to these dining reservations after Oct. 26, 2011, will then be required to provide a credit card to hold the reservation, regardless of what date the reservation was originally booked. Dining locations participating in the credit card guarantee policy include: • 1900 Park Fare • Akershus Roya...

Why am I so excited about meeting a Mayor? Well, you see, he is not just any old Mayor. He is the Mayor of the Magic Kingdom. That's right!!! Magic Kingdom, Main Street to be exact!! I have always wanted to meet him. I know it sounds kind of crazy, but I have. Finally, after all these years..... I meet him and have my picture made. He is what he looks like. Warm, fuzzy, can't wait to shake you hand and give you a hug. If you want to meet him, make sure to hang around Main Street in the morning to noon time. He will walk around, shake hands, kiss babies, and take pictures. Just like any other politician. Except..... he is really magical!!!!  

I recently stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village. I really enjoyed my time here! We stayed in a Studio. I liked the space the studio offered. However, I wish more storage would have been available. I requested to be close to the elevator because it  is a very large resort. I recommend calling ahead (I always do this for my clients) and requesting a room close to the elevator. If not, you will walk a very long way to your room after a very long day in the parks. We enjoyed how quiet this resort was. I like to leave the craziness of the parks behind at night. I felt like I could escape when I stayed here. You know you are still at Disney because of how wonderfully clean everything stays and the beautiful theme. No where on this earth can make you believe you are in the middle of Africa when you are in Florida, except for Disney.  This couch folds out into a bed.  A very spacious vanity in the bathroom. The only change I would make in the bathroom would be more...

Last, but certainly not least, is the conclusion of my time at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. I saved the best for last because it is my favorite!! HALLOWISHES... the spooktacular firework show that only takes place on party nights. All 999 Grim Grinning Ghosts  came out to socialize!  My hidden Mickey. Can you see it? 

I tried to post a few nights ago and this site was having a hard time uploading pictures. So take 3.... Boo to you!   All the characters came in their Halloween Costumes!   Arrrrrrrrr!!!  As the crock came by you could here a loud TICK TOCK!  It's Captain Jack Sparrow. Can you guess where this dog and its owner are from? The Haunted Mansion of course!!!  If you have little one's that are showing signs of fear, the parade characters will stay away. No tears in the Magic Kingdom!!   Our rootin tootin Wild Wild West friends!   What would be a BOO TO YOU parade without Villains! Again, they will stay away if signs of distress!   The best part of the parade.....the end!! Why? because lots of candy!! Cast Members are walking with the parade handing out yummy, yummy candy!! The parade is going on in the Magic Kingdom on selected night in September, October, and November. Dates and prices are below. Plea...