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Make Your Own T-Shirt
I like to buy T-shirts as souvenirs. They don’t take up a lot of space, I don’t have to dust them, and every time I wear one I am filled with wonderful memories. Sometimes though I can’t find the perfect … Continue reading
Start Packing Early
If someone offered me a trip to Walt Disney World and told me I was leaving next week I would grab the opportunity, throw everything in a bag, and be off. Most of us, though, plan a trip to the … Continue reading
Posted in Goofy Tips, Mind over Madness, Timesavers, Uncategorized
Tagged Disney, Disneyland, Ideas, packing, smart phone, suitcase, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World
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Following in Great Footsteps
“May Walt Disney World bring joy and inspiration and new knowledge to all who come to this happy place … a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn together.” Roy O. … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Goofy Tips, Mind over Madness, Walt Disney World
Tagged A Goofy Idea, Disney, Happiness, Magic Kingdom, Quote, Roy Disney, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World
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You Can be a Disney Animator!
I would be the first to tell you that I can’t draw. I make rotten stick figures. So the first time I tried to draw Mickey Mouse with the help of an animator I didn’t expect it to look anything … Continue reading
5 Reasons to Arrive to the Parks Early
(To everyone who just groaned, don’t worry, I’m going to do a post about arriving late also.) Disney rewards Guests who wake up early and grab a bus or ferry to arrive at the parks before opening. Along with the … Continue reading
Spend your Birthday at the Disney Parks
Today is my birthday!!! I am not spending this year at a Disney Park, but two years ago I went to California Adventure with my brother and his family. We had so much fun that I encourage everyone to spend … Continue reading
Posted in Disney Food, Disneyland, Goofy Trivia, Holidays, Mind over Madness, Walt Disney World
Tagged Birthday, Birthday gift, Celebration, Disney, Disneyland, Jiko, Walt Disney World
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Have A Disney Halloween!
If you have plans to spend Halloween at one of the Disney Parks, hooray! You are going to have a great time. I, however, will be home, saving up my money for my Disney trip in January. But that doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Disney Crafts, Holidays, Mind over Madness
Tagged Countdown, Crafts, Disney, Disney Crafts, Halloween, Haunted Mansion, Mickey Mouse
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GQ: Finding Park Merchandise
Do you have a Goofy Question (a GQ)? I don’t mean a dumb question (because there are none.) I mean a question for A Goofy Idea. Anything you have been wondering that would help make your trip happier. If you do … Continue reading
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze It means no worries for the rest of your days It’s our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata! The above lyrics probably had you humming the song and thinking of … Continue reading
Posted in Goofy Jokes, Mind over Madness
Tagged Disney, Disneyland, Hakuna Matata, Jokes, trip planning, Walt Disney World
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Become a Goofy Guest
As friends have been giving me great ideas for my blog I realized that there is a vast resource of people who know the tricks to a happy trip to the Disney parks. It would be a shame not to … Continue reading
Posted in Goofy Guest, Mind over Madness
Tagged Blog, Disney, Disneyland, Goofy Guest, guest blog, Happiness, tips, Walt Disney World
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