Do you like brownies? I made a fresh batch for my latest review. They are made with Crio Bru cocoa grounds which made them extra tasty. Try one;) You'll find we like to eat and talk about it here on the blog in a feature called Foodie Friday.
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Showing posts with label about me. Show all posts
Friday
Ultimate Blog Party - 2014
Its time for the annual 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party! We love parties, so come on in and join us! My name is Deb and "Focused on the Magic" is where I write about our families adventures. We’ve been participating in the Ultimate Blog Party for few years now. Each year we've made new friends through the UBP and I am looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.
Do you like brownies? I made a fresh batch for my latest review. They are made with Crio Bru cocoa grounds which made them extra tasty. Try one;) You'll find we like to eat and talk about it here on the blog in a feature called Foodie Friday.
Do you like brownies? I made a fresh batch for my latest review. They are made with Crio Bru cocoa grounds which made them extra tasty. Try one;) You'll find we like to eat and talk about it here on the blog in a feature called Foodie Friday.
Monday
Happy Birthday Walt Disney
It is also my DS, Peter's birthday today. He came about sharing his birthday with Walt Disney in an unusual way. We chose this date. Really, no kidding!
Tuesday
Welcome to the Orange Magical Blogorail
Welcome to the first stop aboard the new Magical Blogorail Orange. Enjoy the ride as we introduce ourselves, our blogs and share what inspired us to start our blogs!
Hi, my name is Deb, I'm a boomer mom to 2 wonderful college age boys (1 adopted with special needs from Russia
Looking back, my earliest Disney experiences were of watching the Mickey Mouse Club on TV. I was a huge fan and even became a card carrying honorary Mouseketeer. Seeing Bambi in the theater for the first time made me cry. I loved my Snow White doll, Davy Crocket hat, Disneyland Viewmaster reels and any Disney books or comic book I could find to read. When The Wonderful World of Color came on TV I sat mesmerized as Tinkerbell and sometimes Walt Disney himself brought us to foreign lands on nature adventures or into space. Seeing The World's Fair exhibits of IASW and Carousel of Progress was very exciting and inspired my interest in technology. It was a magical childhood growing up with Disney:)
When we started a family it was natural to include Disney in our lives with books, toys, and movies. We started traveling to WDW with our first son in 1990. We went twice a year until Peter our 2nd DS joined our family then it would be once a year. When Peter joined us on his very first trip he barely spoke English. I remember he literally fell backward when he saw Genie in the lobby of the Contemporary. Fortunately, Peter wasn't thoroughly traumatized and enjoyed many character meetings.
I was always very active in the online Disney communities starting around 1990 just before our first trip. There I met Deb Wills, Lou Mongello, Pete Werner and many more wonderful Disney friends. We would exchange all sorts of travel and planning information much like we still do today. We'd get together for meets and chat on IRC. The exchange of information was very helpful for all of us.
The Grand Floridian,The Yacht Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary, Villas Wilderness Lodge, Beach Club Villas, Saratoga Springs Spa & Resort, Port Orleans, and the Boardwalk Villas are my favorite resorts.
You'll find Focused on the Magic is filled with my photography and an eclectic collection of my foodie driven thoughts in dining reviews and experiences all focused on the magic in Disney.
Thank you for joining me today. I hope you enjoyed the ride and learned a little bit about me! See ya' real soon! ºoº
Saturday
Disney Fan Exposed
Ultimate Blog Party
This is my first year taking part in this Blog Party with 5minutesformom.com and I am very excited about visiting new blogs and meeting new blogging friends. I signed up the last night of UBP2011. I hesitated until I was able to visit other bloggers and they encouraged me. Better late than not at all!
Wow--I've visited a few blogs so far and am looking forward to visiting more today. There are tons of talented and interesting bloggers out there. Please leave a comment and your blog address so that I can get back to your blog. I love adding new blogs to my google reader list. ...I'd love you to follow me and come back later to visit!!
Here's a bit too much info about me...
Friday
Foto Friday~The Guess Who
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| The Guess Who |
The Flower Power Concert series is in full swing at Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival. Rock to music legends from the 60’s and 70’s performing live in The American Gardens Theater. Show times are 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m.
This weekend (3/11-13) it's The Guess Who performing their famous hits "American Woman", "These Eyes" and "Share the Land". Share the love and #followfriday them on twitter
Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday ~ Garden Pixies
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| Tinkerbell Topiary 2010 |
Young Pixie fans who enter this whimsical garden also discover play structures for children ages 2-5 and soft green artificial turf to play on.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet Tinker Bell and her fairy friends for photos and autographs outdoors at a meet & greet area behind MouseGears daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
The current schedule, which is of course subject to change :
9:30 a.m.: Tinker Bell
10:10 a.m.: Rosetta and Vidia
10:50 a.m.: Tinker Bell
11:30 a.m.: Rosetta and Vidia
12:10: Tinker Bell
12:50 p.m.: Rosetta and Vidia
1:30 p.m.: Terence
2 p.m.: Tinker Bell
2:40 p.m.: Rosetta and Vidia
3:20 p.m. Tinker Bell
4 p.m. Rosetta and Vidia
4:40 p.m. Tinker Bell
5:15 p.m. Rosetta and Vidia
Thanks for stopping by,
Deb
Tuesday
Happy Fat Tuesday Foto Flashback ~ Party Gras
Here's a foto flashback from The 20th Anniversary Surprise Celebration Parade circa 1991. The parades name would be changed to The Surprise Celebration Parade after the 20th anniversay ended. There were six cold-air filled 35-40 feet tall balloons and three floats.
Friday
Foto Friday~Flower & Garden Festival Dragon No Show?!
Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday ~ The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2010
This year's festivities, topiaries and plantings are expected to be even bigger and more lavish than last year.
The 18th International Flower & Garden Festival will run from March 2nd- May15th.
For information call 407/W-DISNEY(934-7639 ) or visit disneyworld.com/flower.
The festival and exhibits are included in a regular Epcot admission.
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| The "Celebrate The Great Outdoors" display in front of SSE from 2010 |
Today is opening day of
Epcot's 18th international Flower & Garden Festival !
This year's festivities, topiaries and plantings are expected to be even bigger and more lavish than last year.
The 18th International Flower & Garden Festival will run from March 2nd- May15th.
For information call 407/W-DISNEY
The festival and exhibits are included in a regular Epcot admission.
Monday
Minnie Monday ~ Mail Forwarding
Most Disney World fans know by now that Minnie's Country House in Mickey's Toontown Fair has closed. I've been wondering where oh where is Minnie's mail being forwarded to? It has been widely reported that the cottage will remain on property. If it is it's an undisclosed location thus far. Minnie's cute little country cottage holds many cherished memories for my family. Even her little backyard was a magical place especially when Minnie appeared to greet Guests. The big move is filled with uncertainty and we're a little concerned. Will her precious possessions, like the portait of Clarabell Cow with the Hidden Mickey and the cool breeze refrigerator filled with cheesy food find their way safely to a spot in The Fantasyland Expansion? A transient Minnie will be making guest appearances throughout the Magic Kingdom until the spring of 2011. At that time she'll meet and greet Guests at the Town Square Exposition Hall. I just hope Goofy & Co. aren't entrusted with Minnie's move. We all know how Mickey's kitchen renovation went!
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Friday
Foto Friday ~ Animal Kingdom Safari Rocks
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| Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-200 VR @ 90mm, f10, ISO 400 |
Even with the safari truck bouncing and guests jostling you can get some interesting shots especially with a tele lens that has VR (vibration reduction).
My favorite time to ride the safari is right after it rains. The colors, animals and foliage seem to perk right up after the typical afternoon shower. When is your favorite time to take the safari ride?
Foto Friday ~ On The Road To Ng'ombe
Nikon D200 with a Nikkor 18-200 VR @ 90mm, f10, ISO 400
Wednesday
Friday
Foto Friday ~ Frontierlands Notoriuos Banjo Brothers and Bob
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| Even the birds get into their act! |
We caught the The Notorious Banjo Brothers and Bob performing on the steps of the pin store in Frontierland at The Magic Kingdom. They draw quite a crowd and shouldn't be missed. If you hear them strike up the band, pull up a rocker and settle down for a spell. With just three instruments (two banjo players and a sousaphone) they produce an incredible variety of music. You'll hear a mix of old cowboy tunes, bluegrass and familiar Disney tunes. All that and they're comedians too!
Look for the Notorious Banjo Brothers and Bob's 20 minute performances in Frontierland.
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| Sousaphone player Bob of The Notorious Banjo Brothers and Bob |
Tuesday & Thursday - Saturday at 11:55am, 12:40, 1:35, 2:05, 2:35, 4:10 & 5:10pm.
Wednesday at 4:10 & 5:10pm.
Wednesday
Wordless WDWednesday ~ ♪ Chip & Dale ♫
Chip & Dale piano duet float during the SpectroMagic parade at the Magic Kingdom.
Sunday
Making a Splash!
Having fun with filters in Adobe Photoshop Elements 9.Today I took a rather ordinary out of focus shot of a dolphin at The Living Seas Pavillion that I saved from the delete bin and made it.... well fun.
Wednesday
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