Mike Bachand

Happy Trails

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Adios, Au revoir, Lebewohl, 再见, Addio, Farvel, さようなら, وداعا, Goodbye! I just said “goodbye” to you in all the languages of the World Showcase countries in Epcot. Why? Well after two wonderful years of blogging here on AllEars I’ve decided to retire (again!). As many of you know, my wife and I moved down here … Continue reading "Happy Trails"
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Walt Disney Resorts Decorations – Part 2

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This is a continuation of the Walt Disney Resorts Decorations blog. In case you missed it, in the first blog I had pictures of the decorations at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary, Grand Floridian and Polynesian hotels. In this blog you’ll get to see how the BoardWalk, Beach Club, Yacht Club and Wilderness Lodge are … Continue reading "Walt Disney Resorts Decorations – Part 2"
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Walt Disney Resorts Decorations – Part 1

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One of the really enjoyable things to do at Walt Disney World during the holiday season is to visit the Disney hotels to see all the holiday decorations. Each of the hotels are beautifully themed and decorated with lots of lights, garland, wreaths, Christmas trees and gingerbread houses. And if you visit the hotels during … Continue reading "Walt Disney Resorts Decorations – Part 1"
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Holiday Decorations

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Most people when they think of Hollywood Studios during the holiday season the first thing that comes to mind is the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Rightfully so because that light display is jaw dropping spectacular. However, there are a lot of other holiday decorations throughout the park that gives Hollywood Studios a very … Continue reading "Disney’s Hollywood Studios Holiday Decorations"
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2010 Candlelight Processional Videos – Thomas Gibson Narrator

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I attended the 5 PM Candlelight Processional this Thursday (December 16th). The guest narrator that night was Thomas Gibson who is presently starring in the hit TV show Criminal Minds. For those of you who have never been to the Candlelight Processional here’s some details: Program: Shout For Joy O Come All Ye Faithful Il … Continue reading "2010 Candlelight Processional Videos – Thomas Gibson Narrator"
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Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade Animal Kingdom

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Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade is fun, very popular and a favorite of many visitors. The parade is basically the holiday version of the Jammin’ Jungle Parade that runs during the rest of the year. The colorful floats and festive creatures are sure to bring a smile to the faces of both young and old. Because … Continue reading "Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade Animal Kingdom"
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Animal Kingdom Holiday Decorations

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The Animal Kingdom is all decked out for the holidays. From the large Christmas tree that greets you in front of the park, to the holiday decorations on the buildings and lampposts, the decorations inside all the shops, the large snowman in Dinoland to the festive Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade. Of all the parks, the … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Holiday Decorations"
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Ft. Wilderness Holiday Decorations

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Every year many of the good folks who have campsites at Fort Wilderness during the Christmas season do an incredible job decorating their sites. It’s become a tradition that brings the same people back year after year; and each year they add more and more items to their display. Many of you may have seen … Continue reading "Ft. Wilderness Holiday Decorations"
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Epcot Holidays Around the World

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Thank you to everyone who took the time to make suggestions for my Christmas blog. You’re keeping me very busy and out of trouble. 🙂 I’ve decided to break my Christmas blog up into a number of separate blogs. This blog will focus on Epcot’s decorations. I also will do one on the decorations in … Continue reading "Epcot Holidays Around the World"
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Holiday Storytellers (2010): Pictures and Videos – Part 2

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This is the second part of my 2010 Holiday Storytellers blog. In case you missed Part 1, I will repeat the introduction: The Holiday Storytellers in Epcot have become a wonderful, must-see, tradition for me. Each country around the World Showcase has a very talented storyteller who shares the holiday traditions in his or her … Continue reading "Holiday Storytellers (2010): Pictures and Videos – Part 2"
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