Category Archives: Orlando

Top 10 2015

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Dusty Roads

I was just sitting here at the computer trying to learn the ins and outs of editing raw photos. One expert suggested going through the previous year’s photos and picking your top 10. He stressed it had to be the … Continue reading →

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The Grand Finale

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Dusty Roads

Well those Osborne Family Lights were really over the top.  After taking our pictures we headed back to the Magic Kingdom to watch the light show on Cinderella’s Castle. This was it, the last thing on the list, the real … Continue reading →

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Hollywood Studios- That’s a Wrap!

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Dusty Roads

Since this was the last season for The Osborne Family Lights, we were prepared for a big crowd. We arrived at Hollywood Studios well before the first show of the evening so there was time to enjoy a bit of … Continue reading →

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The Polynesian at Christmas

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Dusty Roads

After we  left the Grand Floridian we caught the next water taxi to the Polynesian Village Resort. The Polynesian has been undergoing a complete makeover. The swimming pool has experienced upgrades and the Bora Bora Bungalows are scheduled to open … Continue reading →

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Deck the Halls the Disney Way

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Dusty Roads

All together we spent about 3 hours at the Magic Kingdom. As we headed for the boat ramps to sail to the Disney Hotels, I stopped at the ECV to let them know to take our/my name off the list. … Continue reading →

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It’s a Disney Parade!

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Dusty Roads

We’d been at the Magic Kingdom for over 2 hours and still no call for a scooter. My back wasn’t going to hold out much longer. That was when the parade started rolling through the square headed for Cinderella’s castle. … Continue reading →

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The Magic Kingdom in December

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Dusty Roads

Finally it was the day I’d originally envisioned. It was time to visit the Magic Kingdom. I’d been here for Christmas once before and although the park was wall to wall people that trip, I remember the decorations were spectacular. … Continue reading →

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Once More to the EYE

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Dusty Roads

It was time to leave the Animal Kingdom behind. The Animal Kingdom closes earlier than the other parks so as not to disrupt the animals sleep cycle or circadian timer. We have one too but if we choose to ignore it  that’s … Continue reading →

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The Festival of the Lion King

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Dusty Roads

A trick I’ve learned from having back problems is that if you rent the electric chair to get around that you survive the parks much better than walking. Call me lazy but I like ending the day with a little … Continue reading →

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The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Dusty Roads

In the Jungle. the mighty jungle The lion Sleeps tonight In the jungle , the quiet jungle The Lion Sleeps tonight AND HEREEEEE’S SIMBA!  

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