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09/11/2020

Remembering...

One of the most poignant songs ever written about 9/11. The song really touches me because 9/11/2001 was my 25th wedding anniversary and we were on a Caribbe...

07/31/2020

Stay safe Walt Disney World style!

07/10/2020

Walt Disney World once again shows why they are the best! Passholder preview at Magic Kingdom was practically perfect in every way! It was different than our last day in Disney in March, but it was Magical! With the reduced capacity we rode EVERY ride that was open and ended the day riding MINE TRAIN 9 times!

Here is a few of the many ways they designed to keep Cast and Guests safe:
- Masks are required and are being worn by all!
- SO much is different but it is done well. Even parking is adjusted by parking every other space, they later go back to fill in every other space. Monorail and ferry boat are loaded with spatial distance.
- They encourage mobile ordering and contact is minimized everywhere. We got a dole whip by mobile order and picked it up within 1 minute!
- Partitions added and spatial distance labels are everywhere (which everyone was followed 99.9%!)
- Even garbage can lids are permanently open so you don’t touch when putting trash away.
- Lots of active cleaning staff!
- Capacity is low! It was easy to avoid people because there were so few (compared to normal operations). Did we mention rides were mostly walk on? No fast passes, no problem!

07/02/2020

We love World Showcase at Epcot! Norway is one of our favorites! Love the cream puffs! Counting down to being able to be back in the parks!

On this day in 1988, the Norway pavilion in World Showcase is dedicated by the King of Norway! 🇳🇴 What's your favorite place in the Norway Pavilion?
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06/04/2020

Very sweet...

05/29/2020

Walt Disney World parks are opening July 11 with big changes announced. Dining reservations and FastPasses are cancelled and a park reservation will be needed.

It won’t be the same at first, but we can’t wait to make some new magical memories!

Walt Disney World will be much different than what we're accustomed to when it reopens and you need to know what to expect upon your arrival.

05/27/2020

Opening news for Walt Disney World! Disney Springs is open now and parks start opening July 11th!

We’re pleased to share plans for the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks, Resort Hotels and Disney Stores. Learn more on the Disney Parks Blog: http://di.sn/6001GDSCJ

05/25/2020

Taps played at the Memorial Day remembrance in Celebration. We are so thankful to all who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

05/24/2020

You HAVE to watch the newest Gatorland Social distancing video! We’ve been so serious for months and this was a crazy spark to remind us that Florida is opening up and we can have fun AND be safe and socially distant. This video fits the fun style of Gatorland Orlando perfectly! As one person described, “This is the most Gatorland solution! Fantastic!”

The video is on YouTube! Link is in the article! Really, don’t miss it! It’s LOL funny!

Gatorland park has come up with a social distancing scheme that's so very Florida. Meet the Skunk Ape, a mascot that will help visitors stay apart while have kooky fun.

05/20/2020

When the travel bans are lifted and everything is open, here is a scientific way to determine where you should go on your first vacation:

1. Choose a number between 1 and 9

2. Multiply it by 3

3. Add 3

4. Multiply by 3 again

5. Add the 2 digits of the number together

6. Check the list below
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1. Canada

2. Europe

3. Texas

4. Australia

5. Hawaii

6. Las Vegas

7. Mexico

8. California

9. Disney World

10. Greece

11. London

12. Alaska

Funny how that happens. Everyone can practice math today. Good for homeschooling!

05/17/2020

Today is Syttende Mai! It is also first bittersweet day of covid quarantine. When we asked our kids what they missed most over the last few months, they immediately said celebrating Syttende Mai in Epcot. We agree! Last year was the most magical day ever in Walt Disney World. We celebrated at home today and while it was wonderful as a family, we are all looking forward to being back in Norway next year! Video from our magical day last year! Epcot Syttende Mai Seattle