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A Goofy Word: Weenie
One of the things I love to do is introduce people to new ideas. So when I visit Walt Disney World I have a Disney word that I teach my group each day. It is a word they can use throughout … Continue reading
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
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
Excuse Me, Is there a Lawnmower in that Tree?
There are lots of great things to see around the resorts that cost nothing. Sometimes you will stumble upon them as you wander, but I like to know about them ahead of time and then make sure that everyone in … Continue reading
Start a Collection: Pressed pennies
Have you ever smashed a penny? When I was a kid I used to place a penny on train tracks hoping that a train would come and run it over. That was an unreliable way to smash pennies since the train rarely … Continue reading
Posted in Disneyland, Goofy Tips, Money, Things to see, Timesavers, Walt Disney World
Tagged collecting, Collections, Disney, Disneyland, Peniy, Penny smashing, trains, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World
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Happy Halloween!!! (All Treats, No Tricks)
My Disney treat to you is three great Halloween cartoons, courtesy of You Tube. The first one is my favorite. Skeleton Dance was animated in 1929 and is the first Silly Symphony cartoon that Walt Disney ever created. Mickey Mouse cartoons were … 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
A Website is Born!
Today I am unveiling the official website of A Goofy Idea. Here you will find all my tips, jokes, trivia and free stuff that will make your trip to the Disney parks the happiest ever. Like most newborns this site will … Continue reading
A New Way to Collect Disney Autographs
I was looking through some photo albums of past Disney trips and enjoyed seeing pictures of my family with various Disney characters. Hey, I may be an adult, but I love the Disney Princesses, too. I especially like collecting their signatures. … Continue reading
Posted in Disney Crafts, Disneyland, Goofy Tips, Walt Disney World
Tagged Autographs, Characters, Disney, Disneyland, Signing, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World
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