Tag Archives: Walt Disney

Open Mike: Speaking of attention to detail

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Mike Reardon

I went to the inaugural game at JetBlue Park Better known as Fenway Park South The playing field precisely duplicates the quirky dimensions of Fenway Park in Boston. There is a ‘Green Monstah’ in left field. The concessions serve ‘Fenway Franks’. … Continue reading →

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The World is a Carousel of Color

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mike Reardon

The miracle of imagination,  The marvels of earth, sea and sky, These wonders untold Are ours to behold Some things never get old. I watched this show for the third time last night. It gets better every time I see it. Walt … Continue reading →

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What happens when you’re bored?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Or when you don’t like the way things are? You could just complain. Loudly. You could stoically just accept things as they are. Or you could look past the resignation and the complaints and see the possibilities. Sometimes it isn’t … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney said Laughter is America’s most important export

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Mike Reardon

So, go ahead, laugh Walt also said Mickey was just a little personality created for the purpose of laughter. And that’s exactly what this little post was created for. Just Sayin’ Related articles Singer Whitney Houston dies at 48 – … Continue reading →

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Casual Fridays? Beards?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Are we in Fantasyland? No, Snow White‘s seven dwarfs won’t need to worry about getting upstaged by bearded Disney theme park employees any time soon. But the so-called “Disney Look” – a legendarily strict dress code that dates from Disneyland‘s … Continue reading →

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Ugly World? Sad people? I’ll take door #2 please, Monty

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Mike Reardon

What’s behind door #2? Behind door number two is a wonderful world of color. A kaleidoscope of beauty and splendor.  And it’s filled with interesting people, and fascinating places. And it’s illuminated with smiles. So why do so many settle … Continue reading →

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Ring Ding, Ring Ding, wish I had a Ring Ding.

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mike Reardon

What’s a Ring Ding? A Northeastern regional favorite. And, maybe, a thing of the past. A victim of it’s parent company, Hostess‘, financial woes. Interstate Baking Co., the name Hostess used to go by long ago, was formed in 1930. … Continue reading →

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I only hope we never lose sight of one thing

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Mike Reardon

that it was all started by a mouse. 40 years ago today, October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World opened its doors. And a dream became real. Thank you Walt. And Roy O. And Roy E. For helping us all to … Continue reading →

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No free beer?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Hyatt has done away with free beer. Are they crazy? The manager’s reception, with it’s free beer, has been replaced with an open house. Open to guests and their friends. The catch? You’ll now have to pay for your food and … Continue reading →

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I went to Disneyland this week

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Disneyland is different from Walt Disney World The attractions are different. The size is different. Lots of things are different. But some things are the same. The music on Main St, for example. It’s exactly the same. And the people … Continue reading →

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