Comments on: Experiencing the Magic in the Magic Kingdom http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/ The website for smart successful parents. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:40:46 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Amy http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-93078 Amy Mon, 05 May 2008 04:13:55 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-93078 I'm FINALLY making my rounds to all of the Disney recap posts! Still working on our little "movie". It was a pleasure to meet you and I'm still talking about how good Charles was the ENTIRE time. What a pleasant little boy. Here's hoping they invite us again! They just HAVE to have a reunion with us, don't they? :) I’m FINALLY making my rounds to all of the Disney recap posts! Still working on our little “movie”. It was a pleasure to meet you and I’m still talking about how good Charles was the ENTIRE time. What a pleasant little boy.

Here’s hoping they invite us again! They just HAVE to have a reunion with us, don’t they? :)

]]> By: mikesprnces http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-92566 mikesprnces Thu, 01 May 2008 16:58:59 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-92566 What an amazing trip! You provided a great review on everything you did and the atmosphere on Disney in general. Being a mom to be, my baby will be too young for awhile before we can make Disney a family trip, but we are leaving in a week with my niece as she wants to spend her 4th birthday with the Princesses. I found some other great, first hand reviews of Disney at Expotv.com. I just searched for Disney and just about every park, attraction and restaurant came up with a review. Now I know where to take my niece and where to stay away from with her for now! What an amazing trip! You provided a great review on everything you did and the atmosphere on Disney in general. Being a mom to be, my baby will be too young for awhile before we can make Disney a family trip, but we are leaving in a week with my niece as she wants to spend her 4th birthday with the Princesses. I found some other great, first hand reviews of Disney at Expotv.com. I just searched for Disney and just about every park, attraction and restaurant came up with a review. Now I know where to take my niece and where to stay away from with her for now!

]]> By: The Nest Baby New Arrivals : 4/25: Seen this week on the web http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-91654 The Nest Baby New Arrivals : 4/25: Seen this week on the web Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:30:35 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-91654 [...] Hot Contests: This week, we're entering to win... See Kai Run shoes from MomFinds... a Mozzee Nest high chair from mod*mom... ThinkBaby feeding gear from PRIZEY... and an enormous Mother's Day gift pack from Classy Mommy. Baby Nest: Short on space? Check out the family four living in an NYC studio on coochicoos for inspiration. And, this week on DadLabs, the guys share their worst babyproofing blunders, then provide some adorable expert advice. Out & About: Baby Cheapskate's got a great, mom-specific advice for garage sale shopping, and the Consumer Reports blog has a handy guide to picking the perfect stroller. Then, head to Clever Parents for more on traveling with baby. Maternity Style: LilSugar features cool new online consignment maternity shop Belly Bundles, while Melissa the Mouth offers her own prenatal fashion tips. Earth Day: Lots went on to celebrate! Boston Mamas has ten green tips, while Moms Buzz asks how you do your part. A great new eco-friendly shopping service is featured on One Chic Mama, and We Covet's giving away a cool docu on the earth's current state. Etsy of the Week: The main feature at Mia Joie boutique are the adorable booties, but the wall hangings and baby barrettes are definitely worth a look, too. See something you like on the web? Submit suggestions to editors@thenestbaby.com     Posted by Nest Paula [...] [...] Hot Contests: This week, we’re entering to win… See Kai Run shoes from MomFinds… a Mozzee Nest high chair from mod*mom… ThinkBaby feeding gear from PRIZEY… and an enormous Mother’s Day gift pack from Classy Mommy. Baby Nest: Short on space? Check out the family four living in an NYC studio on coochicoos for inspiration. And, this week on DadLabs, the guys share their worst babyproofing blunders, then provide some adorable expert advice. Out & About: Baby Cheapskate’s got a great, mom-specific advice for garage sale shopping, and the Consumer Reports blog has a handy guide to picking the perfect stroller. Then, head to Clever Parents for more on traveling with baby. Maternity Style: LilSugar features cool new online consignment maternity shop Belly Bundles, while Melissa the Mouth offers her own prenatal fashion tips. Earth Day: Lots went on to celebrate! Boston Mamas has ten green tips, while Moms Buzz asks how you do your part. A great new eco-friendly shopping service is featured on One Chic Mama, and We Covet’s giving away a cool docu on the earth’s current state. Etsy of the Week: The main feature at Mia Joie boutique are the adorable booties, but the wall hangings and baby barrettes are definitely worth a look, too. See something you like on the web? Submit suggestions to editors@thenestbaby.com     Posted by Nest Paula [...]

]]> By: Classy Mommy http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-91582 Classy Mommy Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:15:29 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-91582 Kris - sounds like a truly incredible trip. How fabulous that you were also able to bring Charles. I have so many wonderful memories at Disney from my own childhood and I really look forward to taking my family there someday! Kenzie has hit the princess stage so hopefully we'll make it there in the next year! Hope to meet you at an event soon! Kris – sounds like a truly incredible trip. How fabulous that you were also able to bring Charles. I have so many wonderful memories at Disney from my own childhood and I really look forward to taking my family there someday! Kenzie has hit the princess stage so hopefully we’ll make it there in the next year! Hope to meet you at an event soon!

]]> By: Annette Reed http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-91268 Annette Reed Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:32:11 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-91268 How awesome it is that Disney got a group of mom bloggers together to experience first hand the MAGIC of disney in the parks while supporting your efforts. Your observation "I think that we mom bloggers had a few extra perks, but people seem to be treated pretty well at Disney, expenses paid or not" rings true. Now imagine as a mom having a child with special needs who would risk putting their health in jeopardy to visit the parks. Why? Because kids with special needs are treated well at disney and its the only place they can be a kid just like other kids. Now imagine a virtual place just like this where everyday a child (or even an adult) can experience the magic of disney and "play" in a safe, family environment without the risk of getting sick. In case you didn't know it, there is such a place and it's called Virtual Magic Kingdom or VMK. VMK will however shut down on May 21st leaving thousands of children without an acceptable outlet to imagine, create, learn and socialize with their families or other kids just like them. For these kids it's not the tangible every day "things" that they love but the ability to interact on their own and gain a sense of love and accomplishment. As a mom you want only the best for your child and VMK gives any child the "best" in a virtual world. Kudos disney for making magic in the parks and for creating such an even more magical place on the web for 3 years. Many children however will loose their closest friends and contact with far away family members like even with a parent in Iraq. Dreams do come true even in VMK!!! How awesome it is that Disney got a group of mom bloggers together to experience first hand the MAGIC of disney in the parks while supporting your efforts. Your observation
“I think that we mom bloggers had a few extra perks, but people seem to be treated pretty well at Disney, expenses paid or not” rings true. Now imagine as a mom having a child with special needs who would risk putting their health in jeopardy to visit the parks. Why? Because kids with special needs are treated well at disney and its the only place they can be a kid just like other kids. Now imagine a virtual place just like this where everyday a child (or even an adult) can experience the magic of disney and “play” in a safe, family environment without the risk of getting sick. In case you didn’t know it, there is such a place and it’s called Virtual Magic Kingdom or VMK. VMK will however shut down on May 21st leaving thousands of children without an acceptable outlet to imagine, create, learn and socialize with their families or other kids just like them. For these kids it’s not the tangible every day “things” that they love but the ability to interact on their own and gain a sense of love and accomplishment. As a mom you want only the best for your child and VMK gives any child the “best” in a virtual world. Kudos disney for making magic in the parks and for creating such an even more magical place on the web for 3 years. Many children however will loose their closest friends and contact with far away family members like even with a parent in Iraq. Dreams do come true even in VMK!!!

]]> By: design mom http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-91267 design mom Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:25:24 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-91267 Great recap! I was scrambling some eggs this morning and thought of you and your daily egg white breakfast. Inspiring! Great recap! I was scrambling some eggs this morning and thought of you and your daily egg white breakfast. Inspiring!

]]> By: Jennifer J http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-91256 Jennifer J Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:07:59 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-91256 Hi Kris -- It was great meeting you and Charles, aka the sweetest baby on the planet! I'm ready for another trip, too. It's funny...I sort of miss Disney...maybe because everything went so fast. I've been listening to the La Nouba CD and I'm right back in the theater again. Hi Kris —

It was great meeting you and Charles, aka the sweetest baby on the planet!

I’m ready for another trip, too. It’s funny…I sort of miss Disney…maybe because everything went so fast. I’ve been listening to the La Nouba CD and I’m right back in the theater again.

]]> By: Kris http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-91201 Kris Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:05:55 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-91201 Steph - It was great to meet you. Thanks again for the sling, it's been so nice to have a hands-free option around the house the last couple of days. Lori - I know, the time flew by and it's hard to chat with so many people and with a baby in tow. I'm on board for another trip! Jo-Lynne - Great to meet, you, too! I was pretty surprised that Charles slept through Cirque... I think he was still tired from his late night on Friday. :-) Tracey - I'm up for trip #2. Bags are still packed. ;-) Steph – It was great to meet you. Thanks again for the sling, it’s been so nice to have a hands-free option around the house the last couple of days.

Lori – I know, the time flew by and it’s hard to chat with so many people and with a baby in tow. I’m on board for another trip!

Jo-Lynne – Great to meet, you, too! I was pretty surprised that Charles slept through Cirque… I think he was still tired from his late night on Friday. :-)

Tracey – I’m up for trip #2. Bags are still packed. ;-)

]]> By: Tracey http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-91185 Tracey Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:24:15 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-91185 Great review. You were a delight and Charles was fabulous. Let's go again tomorrow... Great review. You were a delight and Charles was fabulous.

Let’s go again tomorrow…

]]> By: dcrmom http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-91144 dcrmom Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:27:57 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-91144 Awesome review! And so concise. I envy that, sigh... :-) It was DELIGHTFUL meeting you, Kris, and of course baby Charles. Honestly, I could not believe he slept thru Cirque. What a trooper! I thought I had easy babies until I met him. I'm so glad I got to meet you. Awesome review! And so concise. I envy that, sigh… :-) It was DELIGHTFUL meeting you, Kris, and of course baby Charles. Honestly, I could not believe he slept thru Cirque. What a trooper! I thought I had easy babies until I met him. I’m so glad I got to meet you.

]]> By: Just Pure Lovely http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-91099 Just Pure Lovely Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:55:43 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-91099 Wish we could have had more time to chat! There just weren't enough free moments, you know? Argh. So, when are they going to invite us back? I say let's do it next month. Oh, Disney?! Wish we could have had more time to chat! There just weren’t enough free moments, you know? Argh. So, when are they going to invite us back? I say let’s do it next month. Oh, Disney?!

]]> By: Adventures In Babywearing http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/disney/comment-page-1/#comment-91082 Adventures In Babywearing Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:27:01 +0000 http://www.cleverparents.com/2008/04/22/experiencing-the-magic-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-91082 Kris, this is a fabulous post! Charles was the big hit of the weekend, I think it's safe to say! : ) You are such an inspiring Mom and I am so glad to have the opportunity to spend time with you! Steph Kris, this is a fabulous post! Charles was the big hit of the weekend, I think it’s safe to say! : ) You are such an inspiring Mom and I am so glad to have the opportunity to spend time with you!

Steph

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