In this third installment, I’ll be discussing not one, but three podcasts… there’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started. The WDW Radio Show with Lou Mongello Lou’s podcast is probably the most entertaining podcast I listen to. He’s a published author, noted personality, and seemingly and all-around good guy. Oh, and just be [...]
Best. Trip. Ever.
Our family has had a few years of real struggle. Times when we honestly asked “why us” and questioned a lot of things near and dear to our heart. But I’m reminded of a truth I know… when God allows you to be tested, He’s got a reason, and you’ll be blessed on the other [...]
Staying Informed (part 2)
The second in the series, I’m continuing on the podcast plan… the single best way I know to both be entertained and stay informed about the ins-and-outs of DisneyWorld. The DIS Uplugged Another podcast that’s wrought with fantastic info is the DIS Unplugged. Founded several years ago by Bob Varley, it’s now the online home [...]
Staying Informed (part 1)
How do you keep the Pixie Dust drifting around between trips? I imagine it’s different for everyone, but for me, I listen to a lot of podcasts. (If you’re not sure what that is, they’re like “custom” radio shows that you can dump onto you iPod, iPhone, iPad or whatever you happen to consume your [...]
Better than T-shirts: Mouse Ears
Lots of people take souvenirs home from vacations. That’s nothing new. T-shirts, trinkets, toys, pictures, extra luggage to carry all of the loot home (oh, wait, that’s another story entirely). There’s a million things to buy. So what do we do? Well, besides the two-pound bags of Jelly Belly jelly beans from Main Street Confectionery [...]
The House of Mouse is good for the heart.
My wife and kids tell the story best: when we arrive in Orlando, I start to change, and for the better. The flights and airports are never fun, especially when I always get the pat-down (pacemakers are great for that). So by the time we finally get to our destination, I’m kind of “done” with [...]
The Building of Disneyland.
Admittedly, I’m a Walt Disney World fan (Orlando), but these time lapse videos are really interesting. They show just how visionary Walt was… by erecting towers to house the stop motion cameras. He knew there was something special going on here. Here are a few “progress videos” that Disney produced… wonderful short films about the [...]
Dreaming of another trip to the ‘World…
I’m trying to convince the family to drive it again (have you priced flights for five lately?), but I’m losing the battle. For now. One thing I do know is that we’re gonna put the brakes on some of the frivolous spending… maybe even avoid Downtown Disney altogether. I mean, seriously, the Lego store has [...]
Beachcomber Shacks at Typhoon Lagoon
Normally, my family is a Blizzard Beach kind of family. On our first family trip to the Walt Disney World, we tried Typhoon Lagoon, and to be honest, it was a little too “rough” for the young ones on our family. (Mainly the wave pool.) But today on Twitter, I see @DisneyParks posted a link [...]
2008 Trip Report
Our family loves Disney. No, I mean LOVES Disney. Every other year, we go down for a no-holds-barred trip, where we don’t say “no” to the kids for anything. Truth be told, my lovely wife has probably states it best this way: “We’re taking Dad to Disney.” Yes, it’s true, my name is Greg, and [...]
A little about this blog
This blog is one man's hobby: mine. I'm Greg Vennerholm, a husband, dad, Disney freak and design geek. I'm a creative director at Kreber, an agency specializing in the retail business. In my spare time, I take on smaller projects mainly to feed my Disney addiction. And pay the mortgage.
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Blogroll
- Studios Central Matt runs a great site dedicated to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (our favorite park) complete with anything you would want to know about it.
- Touring Plans Absolutely, positively, the *best* resource for planning your time in the parks. Buy the book, subscribe to the site, and get the app. (Thank me later.)
- WDW Today Podcast Matt, Mike, Mike & Len (and guests) give insight that comes only from dozens of yearly visits to the parks. Give them five minutes, and they’ll give you the ‘world.