Disneyland
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Well gentle readers, Disney’s fiscal year is coming to a close. This usually means all kinds of announcements. Most of them bad news for us pinched consumers. We can always expect price increases this time of year and this year was sadly no exception. As with Disney’s custom, bad news was tempered with good. They…
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Back in January I posted that this year is going to be a very Disney year. So far so good! Grandma and I had a great time at Disneyland back in February and sweated it out in May at Disney World. Our next adventure begins in around 60 days. We are taking the Grandkids and…
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Normally I do not just repeat news that is available elsewhere. There are many blogs, YouTubes and other sites that do a great job covering Disney news in excruciating detail. However there are some notable news items that I come across that impact those of us on a fixed income. This week has been just…
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It has been a minute since my last post. In that time lots have happened. Disney is both raising prices and giving discounts. I think they could have garnered more good will if they just lowered prices. Grandma and I are getting ready for our May trip. Epic Universe is having a soft open. Tourism…
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The post discusses the complexities of planning a Disney trip, emphasizing how it can lead to disappointment and stress, especially for seniors and families. Highlighting a young mother’s experiences, it critiques the heavy reliance on technology, the overwhelming need for advanced reservations, and unpredictable crowds, which contribute to anxiety. The author suggests maintaining flexibility and…
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Lots of Disney and DVC news floating around the internet. Some just speculation some announcements from the Mouse himself. This is not usually a news blog, but I can’t ignore all the news that is happening. So without more useless drivel, let’s dig in. DVC Speculation First a bit of speculation originally published in DVC…
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Grandma and I are back from our adventures at the DVC Villas at the Disneyland Hotel, or VDH for short. It was a great trip and fact finding mission. We were scouting out the parks, attractions, food, and accommodations for future trips with our Grandkids. It was very successful in all regards. We also wanted…
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There is a lot going on in the world today. It is just too easy to become distracted. The vortex beckons and it is easy to get sucked down. I’m not saying that is not important to be involved as much as you can be. We all need/should be active in our beliefs. What I…
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The Wall Street Journal revisited the affordability question with an article titled: Even Disney Is Worried About the High Cost of a Disney Vacation. I am not linking to the article since it is behind a paywall. Full Disclosure, I do not have a WSJ subscription, so I have not read the article. Fortunately the…
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Welcome to Winter! A nice calming picture to start things off since the last few weeks have been chaotic and unsettling. I have made it a point not to cover anything political in these pages. I still won’t. This blog is still and only be a Disney for Seniors place. So let’s, instead, turn our…
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