Tag Archives: Places

Places: Fun Pics at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We like to visit places ‘close to home’ via day trips or overnight excursions. Michigan and Ohio are two States close enough to our Canadian border to make their attractions viable. You can find many of the places we’ve visited … Continue reading →

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Places: Portobello Road, Portobello Road

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Dis-LEE

“Street where the riches of ages are stowed. Anything and everything a chap can unload, is sold off the barrow in Portobello road.” Yes, “you’ll find what you want in the Portobello road!” But we didn’t. My wife and I … Continue reading →

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Places: WALT DISNEY’S BIRTHPLACE in Chicago, IL

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Do you have a Disney Bucket List? So far we’ve managed to visit both North American parks, we’ve taken a Disney cruise, attended a Disney press event (and saw John Lasseter), and now we have been able to add a … Continue reading →

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Places: Weird Fun at the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Dis-LEE

We were thrilled to be able to once again get an annual membership at The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village! Next to Disney these two attractions are by far the best the States has to offer. One of the … Continue reading →

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Places: POP CENTURY Resort Icons

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Dis-LEE

The value resorts at Walt Disney World may not provide the most luxurious accommodations but they definitely trump any other resorts when it comes to the fun factor! Disney’s Pop Century Resort We visited this resort back in 2007 and … Continue reading →

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Places: Walt Disney World All-Star Sports Value Resort Review

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Today we are sharing our review of a value resort at Walt Disney World. ALL-STAR SPORTS RESORT I’ll admit right off the bat (pun intended) that this isn’t everyone’s favorite value resort. Unless you’re heavily into sports most find the … Continue reading →

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Places: Disney’s Castaway Cay FLOWERS

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Dis-LEE

In 2015 we went on our first and last Disney Caribbean Cruise. We had the obligatory stop-over at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. It rained all day when we were there except for about 30 minutes when I was able … Continue reading →

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Places: Canada’s Wonderland at Dusk

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Dis-LEE

When night falls at a theme park, the real beauty can come out! During the day, you can see all of the little things that distract you from the magic. But at dusk: The normal becomes magical Canada’s Wonderland has … Continue reading →

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Places: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Today we are looking back on a visit we made to an unusual theme park that would be perfect for your next family adventure. Welcome aboard! W E E K I     W A C H E E     S P R … Continue reading →

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Places: Disneyland Hotels – Good Neighbor Hotels

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Today I’d like to review an excellent Good Neighbor hotel that is found not too far away from the front entrance to Disneyland itself: Good Neighbor Hotel: Howard Johnson We booked our reservations at the Howard Johnson through a friend … Continue reading →

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