Growing Up Disney - Wow three years? It's only because of Amy we've made it this far. It's been such a blast meeting so many wonderful people in the community and making the effort to take all those trips. Too bad I had to take a new job that is going to slow down all my fun but I'll still make it work. Big thanks to Amy and DisneyDad for keeping it all going. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone... Read more

Growing Up Disney - It's amazing.   Cinderella Castle at Night So many blogs and websites come and go.  People start with good intentions of posting on a topic and soon it falls by the wayside.  GrowingUpDisney is three years old.  Over 800 posts and a quarter of a million page views of sharing "Three Generations taking on the World."  Thank you for spending part of your time with our family. Sometimes it's difficult to meet deadlines.  We have averaged posting over 5 times a week for thre... Read more

Growing Up Disney - We are three. Three generations of Disney fanatics. Three teammates. Three years old. Many heartfelt thanks to my brother and father for participating in this project with me. Much love to the friends who have been a part of our first three years. I'm humbled by the wonderful friendships made through this blog. Sincere gratitude to the readers who have followed along with our adventures. Happy Blogoversary Growing Up Disney!... Read more

Growing Up Disney - Main Street USA - May 1979 Cinderella Castle - May 1979 Main Street USA - May 1979 These are two pictures I took in May 1979 of Main Street USA.  The first one is facing Cinderella Castle and the second is looking back down Main Street USA towards the Train Station.  I think you'd have to stay past closing to see this few people on Main Street.  I think in 1979 the crowds were mostly smaller than what you see today.  The view down Main Street has not changed much over the years ... Read more

Growing Up Disney - This last week has been dedicated to preparing for Tink's birthday party.  She is now four years old.  We had a great time and I will do a full princess party post soon. A quick shot of the aftermath during the cleaning process I did accomplish a few things this week toward our upcoming Walt Disney World vacation. Ordered a booster seat for Tink to use in Granddaddy's car Bought small light up toys and a mister fan Granny and Granddaddy (DisneyDad) brought light up toys Tested DisneyDad's c... Read more

Growing Up Disney - Welcome to those of you joining me from A World View and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 4th stop on our Magical Blogorail. Today my Magical Blogorail Red buddies and I are discussing our favorite uses for Disney Dining Plan Snack Credits. 1. Food & Wine Festival or Flower & Garden Festival Marketplaces Many of the food items available at these Epcot special events can be purchased with snack credits.  Just check the menu boards for the ubiquitous purple DDP logo. &n... Read more

Growing Up Disney - I've posted several pictures taken at The Animal Kingdom previously, I wanted to share some made at the Animal Kingdom Lodge.  On our trip in November, 2012 we went to SANAA at Kidani Village at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge for lunch.  Several animals were out taking a stroll for lunch also and we took some wonderful pictures of the animals.  Hope you enjoy these. - DisneyDad... Read more

Growing Up Disney - One of my favorite shows at Disney's Animal Kingdom is The Festival of the Lion King.  These pictures were taken in April 2012. --DisneyDad... Read more

Growing Up Disney - My girls (soon to be 2 and 4) and I will be joining my parents in Walt Disney World in mid-May for a week's vacation.  They just booked the trip about two weeks ago and I accepted their invitation 10 days ago.  It's a short planning period but since we are frequent visitors, five weeks is plenty.   Here's what I've done so far to get us ready: Booked flights (direct!) Started planning spreadsheet and reviewed Touring Plans and All Ears to choose parks Booked ADRs- Hollywood & Vin... Read more

Growing Up Disney - Today Andy and I are celebrating our eighth wedding anniversary.  Our Disney Fairy Tale Wedding was truly a magical experience.  One of the things I loved as a Disney kid was all of the wedding photos that you just can't take anywhere else.  Let's take a look at a few of those special images.   ~Amy If you are going to be photobombed, the monorail is pretty high on the fun scale. LOVE THIS! They told us the monorail was required to stop if they saw a wedding couple.  And ... Read more