Magic in Manhattan: Disney Cruise Brews
Hard to welcome James back when he seems to be a staple around here lately. I say that with much happiness (if I didn’t… he might not make me dinner tonight.) Here’s an extensive look at the beers we...
View ArticleMagic in Manhattan: Poled Over (Dinner at Palo)
James returns to make our readers drool as he breaksdown our delicious meal at Palo, aboard the Disney Magic, on our recent cruise out of Manhattan. On our honeymoon cruise on the Magic last year,...
View ArticleEndearing & Underrated: The Sword in the Stone
James stops in to make a case for the film he believes doesn’t get enough recognition — The Sword in the Stone! Released on Christmas Day in 1963, The Sword in the Stone features many classic Disney...
View ArticleThe Curious Case of Wreck-It Ralph
I’m here to tell you that James was giddy like a little kid on Christmas when we saw the Wreck-It Ralph trailer we caught a few weeks ago in the theaters. He was so worked up about it (and I was so not...
View ArticleJames’ Takes: September 2012
Well, now that I am a full-time law student it is going to be extremely difficult, if not impossible, for me to post anything on ThiS Happy Place Blog between now and Christmas. Since my love for...
View ArticleBeer Review: Saison Dupont
It was recently announced that the Be Our Guest restaurant opening soon inside the new Fantasyland in Walt Disney World will be the first restaurant in that park to serve alcohol. While there have...
View ArticleTo Education & Enlightenment: Epcot’s 30th
Disney’s theme parks are unique in the sense that, while many love them for their entertainment value alone, they have a deep, unwavering commitment to education and enlightenment. What separates a...
View ArticleBlue in the Face: Chimay Blue beer review
Well, the Be Our Guest restaurant is now open in new Fantasyland and many of you have probably already experienced it. Alas, Estelle and I have not. We’ve heard that the gray stuff is, indeed,...
View ArticleJames’ Take: MyMagic+ or Minus?
Some people like to wing it when they’re on vacation; no rules, no plans, just get dressed and get out there and see what happens. Other people like to meticulously plan their trips down to the...
View ArticleMuppet Monday: A Walk in the Central Park
Before the Muppets ever took Manhattan, Jim Henson and his wife moved to New York City in 1963 to begin working in earnest on Muppets and puppeteering, and there has been a Muppet workshop in New York...
View ArticleRepeat Offender: Why Do I Love WDW?
As you may be aware from reading this blog, I’ve been missing in action the last few months because I just finished my first year of law school. As you may also be aware, Estelle and I recently...
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