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Photo Flashback

It's time for Photo Flashback Friday here at Focused on the Magic! Time to once again dust off our Walt Disney World photo albums and take another look at some of our favorite photos and memorabilia from vacations past.

Today we are sharing a picture of Spaceship Earth taken during the 15 month long Millennium Celebration. What's interesting about this picture is that there is a crane poised next to the hand and wand to take it down. You could almost hear guests chanting "Take it down! Take it all down!" as they walked past.

Remember the wand? Did you love it or hate it? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Have pixie dusted day!

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Photo Flashback ~ 1991 Walt Disney World

It's time for Photo Flashback Friday here at Focused on the Magic!
Time to once again dust off our Walt Disney World photo albums and take another look at some of our favorite photos and memorabilia from vacations past. Today we are sharing a park map from 1991.
I came across this map as I was preparing my post for the series 30 Days To 30 years which is an ongoing daily tribute to Epcot's 30th anniversary. It is being hosted by Beth of Pursuing the Magic and Didi of DIStherapy. To follow along click here, it's a great series. I'll be covering 1991 next Wednesday.
There are a few things that I found interesting when looking at this map. Disney Village Resorts:
#11 Disney's Dixie Landings would be opening January 1992.
#12 Disney's Port Orleans opening June 1991.
You can also see the long lost River Country and Discovery Island. Many will be happy to note the absence of "The Sorcerer Hat";)

Be sure to stop by the countdown to Epcot's 30th anniversary at 30 Days to 30 Years. Click the button.

I hope you are having a Disney day! Till then!

Photo Flashback ~ Mother's Day Surprise

It's time for Photo Flashback Friday here at Focused on the Magic!
Time to once again dust off our Walt Disney World photo albums and take another look at some of our favorite photos from vacations past.
This weekend we'll be celebrating Mother's Day and today I'd like to share a post about one very magical Disney Mother's Day Surprise.

Top 3 Favorite Disney Resorts

This week's topic is our Top 3 Favorite Walt Disney World Resorts
Narrowing my list down to just 3 resorts was a challenge because I have wonderful memories from every resort I've ever stayed in. To help me along in my decision I've narrowed it down to 3 resorts I would enjoy staying in for Mother's Day Weekend.

► The Boardwalk & The Yacht & Beach Club - I can't decide, I loved them all! We are DVC members at the Boardwalk Villas and I've stayed in the Y&B a few times. I just love all the activites these resorts offer and the restaurants are wonderful too. Just like the GF, they are so full of things to do you could stay at the resort and skip the parks. I can't but I'm sure there are people who do;)

Top 3 Favorite Disney Resorts: The Boardwalk

It just so happens that yesterday was The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop and our theme for the week was Resorts & Relaxation. I chose
►The Wilderness Lodge - This is my sons and husbands favorite too. It's rustic but grand at the same time. They love the "train room" and the family style restaurant,Whispering Canyon. There are so many different activities that we've enjoyed there from late night swims, zipping around on water mice, fishing or snuggling up by the fire reading a book.

Top 3 Favorite Disney Resorts: The Wilderness Lodge

Top 3 Favorite Disney Resorts: The Grand Floridian

►The Grand Floridian - Such a beautiful resort. I know some people don't like it because it's so big but we stayed in the Sugar Loaf building and it was like having our own little resort. A few times a day a large buffet was offered for Sugar Loaf guests, set out beautifully in the lobby. Some of those days we actually cancelled breakfast reservations, there was no way we could walk through the lobby without having a nibble or two or three:) It was truly a magical vacation. I enjoyed the restaurants, listening to the piano player and orchestra in the lobby, the spa (just a pedicure) and the view of the MK fireworks displays. We stayed here before leaving for a cruise and will definitely stay again in the future.

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Which one of the Disney Resorts is your favorite?

Have a magical day!

Flashback Friday ~ Venetian Mask Shop

It's time for Photo Flashback Friday here at Focused on the Magic!

A visit to The Italy Pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase for me always includes a trip to the Venetian mask shop. It's a tiny little shop packed to the rafters with ornately decorated masks. Sometimes you can see the Venetian mask artist Giorgio Lurcotta painting beautiful paper mache masks in the shop.

On this solo trip I was able to spend as much time as I wanted to. That alone is fun enough for me. I truly enjoyed the feeling of stepping back in time while I wandered around *Italy*.

Flashback Friday ~ Kilimanjaro Safari

It's time for Photo Flashback Friday here at Focused on the Magic!

Time to once again dust off our Walt Disney World photo albums and take another look at some of our favorite photos from vacations past.

If you are new to the Flashback Friday Hop, Welcome! I hope you enjoy your visit. For those returning, Welcome Back! If you are new here and would like to join in on the fun, you'll find out how to at the end of this post. I would love to have you share your flashback photos with us.

This week we're taking a trip back again to Animal Kingdom to ride the safari in the rain. You may have seen these pictures in previous posts but it's a flash back and that's what we'll do.
These pictures were taken on a summer trip I took with Peter. I was reminded of the trip this week when once again Peter injured his patella, during this trip he injured his knee for the first time. He was in a wheelchair for the whole trip.

Throughout the week we had heavy downpours, not uncommon in Florida in the summer. They usually start late in the afternoon and clear out quickly.

The rain and pain didn't dampen his spirits though. We sloshed on. Usually if we're in the parks we just head for an indoor attraction to wait it out but on this day we were in Animal Kingdom close to the safari so we decided to give it a try in the rain. I know animals love the rain and I thought maybe we'd get to see some unusual activity.

Nothing unusual there. Rhinos never seem to stop eating,even in the rain.

This bird looked like he couldn't wait for the rain to stop, not much fun for him. Looking back the safari trucks were empty or had only a few people in them. We were the only two people in ours. If you don't like waiting, this is the best time to ride the safari!

The best part of the safari was when our driver stopped the truck to watch the elephants enjoying the afternoon shower. It was so exciting to see them rollicking in the rain and rolling in the mud.

Have a Magical Day!

Flashback ~ Flower and Garden Festival Fairy Houses

It's Photo Flashback time here at Focused on the Magic!

Time to once again dust off our Walt Disney World photo albums and take another look at some of our favorite photos from vacations past.

If you are new to the Flashback Friday Hop, Welcome! I hope you enjoy your visit.

This week I am continuing my Epcot Flower & Garden Festival theme. It's such a great festival and I always enjoy looking back at all the pictures I have of the Flower & Garden Festivals. I can't wait to see the new displays for this year!

Today's pictures are of the fairy houses that were displayed in Pixie Hollow. I enjoyed all the creativity that went into each and every one. It must have taken a long time to design them. The detail is incredible! Each fairy house is displayed nestled in amongst plantings of vines and flowers which gives the appearance that they really are well established residences of fairies.

It's time for Photo Flashback Friday here at Focused on the Magic!

Time to once again dust off our Walt Disney World photo albums and take another look at some of our favorite photos from vacations past.

If you are new to the hop, Welcome! I hope you enjoy your visit. For those returning, Welcome Back! If you are new here and would like to join in on the fun, you'll find out how at the end of this post. I would love to have you share your flashback photos with us.

This week I am continuing my Epcot Flower & Garden Festival theme. I had no idea when I started it I would be on my third week of F&G flashback. It's just too much fun for me, looking back at all the wonderful memories of the Flower & Garden Festival, I just had to share a few more.

Today's pictures are of the topiaries in Pixie Hollow. This is always a must-do attraction for me. I have to confess, I enjoy it most when I'm touring solo or with my flower and gardening buddies. I think my DH and two sons would rather count daisy petals in the wind than visit the flowering fairies at Epcot;)

Focused on the Magic Flashback Friday Pixie Hollow

This attraction is exclusive to The Flower & Garden Festival each year. It's grown in size each year and this year they have added a new fairy friend this year. You can read all about her HERE at The Disney Parks Blog.

Photo opportunities abound in Pixie Hollow so give yourself plenty of time. Sorry this flashback is so brief (and late) but I'm still enjoying " the new computer smell" today while loading up all my stuff. It's intoxicating:)

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