A Tribute to the Grand Floridian

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It was all started with a sponge. Or I should say, sponges. In May of 1991 my papou had plans to travel to Boca Raton in order to attend a trade show where he would display sponges from his business. Realizing the proximity to Walt Disney World, he suggested to my mom that we turn what was originally going to be a work trip into a family vacation. One Birnbaum’s Disney book and a reservation at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa later, and a tradition was born.

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Review: Lunch at Cinderella's Royal Table

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We’ll be honest. When people ask us if dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table was worth it, in the past we would say…it depends. Do you have princess-obsessed children in your party? Then it’s a resounding yes. If you’re looking for a culinary experience? Maybe look elsewhere. However on our most recent visit we decided to give our gal Cindy another chance. Was this mostly related to the new-ish wine flights that appeared on the menu? We can neither confirm nor deny this fact. (Just kidding; of course it was!)

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One Dream: How to Manage Your Disney World Vacation Plans

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One of the most common things we hear when someone is planning their Disney vacation is, “There is so much to do at Disney World! How do you do it all in one trip?!” Short answer: we don’t. Years ago, we implemented a system we call “One Dream,” and it has really helped take the pressure off of our time at Disney feeling like we have to do everything!

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