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May 30, 2014
1 min

Elsa? I Know You’re in There….But I’m Not Waiting

I’m spoiled. Back in my day characters were this accessible: I know things have changed. I have seen the long lines, the fast passes for characters and the reduction of character breakfasts. Recently I have been hearing that the wait times for Elsa and Anna are 300+ minutes and I wonder – who is waiting on that line? If you are reading this and you have done it, please let me know your reasoning. I’m sure it’s because your kids love ‘Frozen.’ I’m sure for some it’s because it

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A Pixar Nursery | Part 1

May 15, 2014
1 min

A Pixar Nursery | Part 1

Sista Dillo here and before I begin I would like to apologize for my slacking ways on blogging for the last few months. I am weeks away (maybe days) from welcoming my first child into this world. Of course he will be spoiled with trips to Disney much like the Dillos were growing up. As a way to get him started early, we decided to create a Pixar themed nursery for him. My husband painted the clouds as seen in Andy’s room from Toy Story, we’ve added various Pixar character toy

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‘A Boo Boo’ on Broadway

Mar 12, 2014
4 min

‘A Boo Boo’ on Broadway

In Spring of 1994, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ made the smooth transition from on screen to The Great White Way. Here we are 20 Years later. On Tuesday March 11, the Dillos took in Disney’s ‘Aladdin’. Before we go there, let’s review the last two decades of The Diz on The Stage. – Beauty & The Beast (1994) – when this film came out, it was a no brainer. It was asking to be an onstage musical. I remember the initial reception to the stage version at the Disney-MGM (I won’t call it

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Am I Living in Elsa’s World?

Feb 7, 2014
2 min

Am I Living in Elsa’s World?

Here in the Northeast, winter is being a little crazier than normal. Sure it gets cold and we get snow, but we’re exceeding our “norms” and this is starting to be a weekly occurrence. Having just seen Frozen, I looked around my neighborhood and started to wonder-am I living in Elsa’s world? Frozen seems to have taken on a life of its own. My Facebook feed is full of videos of those covering the song. You read and hear about it at every turn, and the merchandise-don’t even get

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28 Hours of Diz: Hours 6 & 7 – Future World

Oct 30, 2013
2 min

28 Hours of Diz: Hours 6 & 7 – Future World

Walking into EPCOT still has a big game feel. Spaceship Earth is so iconic that it can transport you to a time when the park was the hot new thing. Even if I had left my millennial legacy at the front of the park, I’m not sure I would be paying attention to it. The geosphere summons you the way Cinderella’s Castle does, the way The Great Movie Ride did, and (sadly) not the way The Tree of Life does. It has been a long time since Mouse Gear was called Centorium, and yet this w

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Disney Swag

Jul 27, 2013
1 min

Disney Swag

A ceramic figure and a stuffed animal. These two things were my souvenirs every year during my young Dillo days. I walk around the gift shops throughout Disney now and think “how am I not going to spoil my future children?” It has been to the point of me thinking – ‘should I just get this now and hold it?’ – then I realize how crazy that would be and don’t. Is it crazy? Well anyways… I’m not sure why a ceramic figure and a stuffed animal were the go-to’s, but it was always kn

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Jul 23, 2013
3 min

A Dream Into a WDW “Classic”

That awkward moment when you go through your blog directory and realize you never published one from 15 months ago…. April 4, 2012 I had a dream last night that I was in the newly constructed Fantasyland (a Fantasyland that concluded at ‘The Lorax’ interactive attraction… Islands of Adventure FAIL)… We were walking through the gutted Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Presumably, we acknowledged as the gutted Winnie the Pooh attraction, but we’re pointing out where everything was when it

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Losing Feeling

Jul 20, 2013
2 min

Losing Feeling

We often talk about feelings in this blog. How watching fireworks, smelling the Polynesian lobby or eating Dole Whip can make us feel. But what happens when you lose feeling in the heart of the magic? More specifically the Magic Kingdom. One thing I miss about being young in Disney is sitting in a stroller or being carried. You know we have all felt like we could use that in our adult lives with the amount of walking you could do during a day at the parks. I have very clear m

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Must Do Disney | Dillo Style

Jul 18, 2013
3 min

Must Do Disney | Dillo Style

In honor of Stacey (@staceyjaswad) being back in the parks this week to film some updates to the “Must Do’s,” I thought I would take this time to list a few of my own. MGM (Hollywood Studios) Muppet Vision 3-D: As I recently mentioned in a tweet, I noticed this pop up on a blog as something to avoid in Disney. For me, this is one of the best things to see! First off, it’s a quick way to get some air conditioning-HELLO SUMMER! Ok, sorry, that’s not the main reason but I am in

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Put On Your Sunday Clothes When You Feel Down and Out….

May 26, 2013
1 min

Put On Your Sunday Clothes When You Feel Down and Out….

A fairytale of two from different worlds. Started off rocky, but their love prevailed. The first time I saw ‘Wall-E’ was in the theater and I was instantly hooked due to the use of ‘Hello Dolly’ music and later, clips from the movie. I know we have talked about ‘Wall-E’ before, as both Dillos are big fans. Last night I watched it again after not seeing the full movie for some time. What kept running through my mind was that feeling of Disney Magic. Something else I have talke

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May 15, 2013
1 min

“I Miss Disney”

This is probably a term you wouldn’t hear a 31 old woman say and I say it often. But then again it isn’t “typical” to have visited Disney World over 100 times either, so really how can you judge? When we were young, we would go to Disney 1-2 times a year. Brother Dillo moved to the area for college, which increased the trips to at least 2 times a year. In between visits, I would always get the “itch,” the “shakes,” the withdrawal symptoms of not having been in a while. This i

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A WONDERful Time on the Wonder

Mar 17, 2013
2 min

A WONDERful Time on the Wonder

I think I’m in trouble. I have been on a handful of cruises, give or take, with various cruise lines. One trip on Hmm, where to begin. This 4 night cruise, out of Miami made stops at Key West, FL then to Nassau, Bahamas and finally to Disney’s Private Island: Castaway Cay. A perfect getaway-but let’s get back to the ship… As soon as you step into the cruise terminal, you know your vacation will be good. You are greeted and checked in by the customer service you’re used to fro

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Top 5 Changes I Approve of at Disney World

Feb 8, 2012
1 min

Top 5 Changes I Approve of at Disney World

I often discuss changes I do not approve of that were made at, in, or around Walt Disney World. This doesn’t make much sense considering my love for Disney…but again, Disney is like a family member and sometimes I’m allowed to be critical. This is not one of those times… Below is a Top 5 List of changes Disney has made that I approve of: 1. Extra Magic Hours 2. Disney’s Photo Pass 3. Disney’s Fast Pass 4. Movie nights on the beach/by the pool at Disney resorts 5. The Magi

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Nov 30, 2011
2 min

“So, anyway…” It’s Christmas

Santa crossed the Macy’s Herald Square threshold last Thursday at 11:57 am and the Christmas season was officially on its way. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Sunday (?), and Cyber Monday are all behind us. In front of you is one of the great periods of time to visit WDW – that between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Between now and whenever your kids get out of school for the Holidays, the crowd at all your favorite theme parks are greatly minimized. It also provides you

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Disney Any Time of Day is Magical!

Nov 4, 2011
1 min

Disney Any Time of Day is Magical!

When I worked at Disney, part of my job was arranging events for one particular company on Disney property. This often involved early pre-open mornings or late post-close nights. In the morning, it’s quiet and the sun is starting to come up which makes rainbows on the There are many cities in the US that claim to never sleep. I think Disney, a city in its own right, should be added to that list. Castmembers are working all day and all night to ensure the parks are guest ready

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Oct 21, 2011
2 min

Hold the Ears!

Many an attraction across The Diz have been (or, are in) update mode the last couple of years: Fantasyland, Star Tours, El Rio de Tempo… But, I was thinking today about what attractions have held up over time – that is, they haven’t had a change in years nor are they in need of one. Here within, that list (of 5)… and since brevity is the soul of wit, I’ll make this brief: 1) Muppetvision 4-D: It’s timeless. The jokes still land. The 3-D is better than most movies these days.

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Sep 24, 2011
2 min

Hakuna Ma-3-D-a

Growing up, Disney created a nice rhythm of balancing their film releases each year with a newbie and a classic. I particularly remember this based on what the McDonalds Happy Meal was. This was my first thought after seeing ‘The Lion King’ in 3-D on Opening Night September 16th. Why can’t we see a classic Disney re-release, even if it’s in the two week limited format this one and the ‘Toy Story Double Feature’ from a couple of years back. I could mildly complain that it’s ‘B

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Sep 17, 2011
1 min

Pineapple Delightful

These days, my trips to the Diz are brisk, quick, and often find themselves in EPCOT or the Studios. My days are sometimes spent just taking it all in – the view, the sounds, the music, the smells – if lines are too long. My time in the Magic Kingdom the last several years has been brief. Too brief. But, the one thing I still do when I’m there is get myself a Pineapple Dole Whip, sit in front of the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse and just enjoy it all. If you haven’t had the

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