Monorail-a-palooza

Nothing says Christmas like a monorail, and for a Disney detail-phile like myself, Christmas Eve means it is time once again for Monorail-a-palooza. Last year my friend Trish and I decided it would be amusing to try to ride all 12 monorails in a single day, and successfully completed the task in 3 hours. This year, my friends Melissa and Travis joined me in the second annual event, and were able to ride all 12 in a record-breaking 2 1/2 hours.

Merry Christmas everyone, from the Highway in the Sky!

The Best in the Business

Here's another great sign from the Studio One Company Store, praising the talents of the Muppets' accountants.

Let the Sun Shine In

One of the favorite mantras of any Disney detail-phile is "look up" and that definitely applies to the spacious lobby of the Grand Floridian. While most guests look down over the Victorian-themed area, make sure you take a moment to look above you or you might just miss the absolutely gorgeous stained glass skylights.

Portobello Road

After having a nice dinner at Portobello Yacht Club, I happened upon this sign on the building doorway:


As construction and new clubs continue to change the way Pleasure Island looks, it is a nice nostalgic look at the Pleasure Island of many years ago when the "delicious exploits of the Pleasure Family" were an integral part of the experience.

Heads Up

As a possible throwback to the now-gone Mile Long Bar, these dinosaur heads are mounted on the wall high above hungry patrons. I like the added McDonald's fry box and antlers on the left dinosaur.

Happy Birthday Walt Disney

Today, December 5th, would have been Walt Disney's 106th birthday. I thought long and hard about what I could possibly say about the man whose legacy has played such an intricate part in my life, but nothing seemed to be sufficient enough. So all I can say is thank you, Mr. Disney, and Happy Birthday.

Hooray for Hollywood

While the Chinese Theatre has unfortunately been overshadowed by the Sorcerer's Hat, it does not make it any less of a stunning piece of architecture. While many people pass through the entrance without a second thought, the amount of careful detail that the Imagineers placed into it warrants a pause.