Category Archives: Beach Bound

Hopes, Wishes, and Real Magic – Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, Florida – [01/16/2018]

Posted on February 12, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

You knew you were getting these No I didn’t. I hoped…but I didn’t know ~ Some Kind of Wonderful There are some moments that you think you are prepared for, that you prepare for because you think you’re supposed to, … Continue reading →

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When You Believe – Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, Florida – [01/16/2018]

Posted on January 19, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

The first thing you’ve got to remember about Disney World is to pace yourself. This is a mistake that a lotta first timers make. You’ve got all these unbelievable rides and cool stuff to do! But if you try to … Continue reading →

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Show you the World – Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom, Florida – [01/15/2018]

Posted on January 18, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

I thought I was an expert at planning all things Disney…but as it turns out? Planning a few days at Disney World is pretty different than organizing a day trip to Disneyland Hong Kong. I had no idea how big … Continue reading →

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Ship of Dreams – Orlando, Florida – [01/13/2017]

Posted on January 13, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

She strains at her lines the smoke from her funnels trailing.. She was so vast, so tall, so …immense and they were are so sure. I said it before, and I will say it forever: we have learned so little … Continue reading →

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Sand-brushed Peace – Daytona, Florida – [01/13/2018]

Posted on January 13, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Even growing up next to the water, and working on the water, I’ve never been to a beach quite like Daytona. The hurricanes in the area, combined with the fact that the beach is open for recreational driving, have made … Continue reading →

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All Aboard for Platform 9 ¾ ! – Orlando, Florida – [01/08/2018]

Posted on January 10, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Well, we weren’t exactly up before dawn to get to Universal, which was a good thing because it’s off season (or it’s supposed to be…more on that later), and the park doesn’t open until 9:00, while Amras and I are … Continue reading →

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On the Boardwalk – Daytona, FL – [01/07/2017]

Posted on January 7, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

One cab ride in the dark hours of Saturday morning, one overly complicated trip through airport security, three flights and two lay-overs (and one cup of very over priced airport coffee), and…And so it is that I end up in … Continue reading →

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