Mike Bachand

Sounds Like Summer Concerts – Stayin’ Alive

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As many of you know, Epcot is the place for concerts. These concerts take place on the American Garden Theatre stage in front of the American Pavilion. During the Flower and Garden Festival you can catch the “Flower Power” concerts with groups from the 50’s and 60’s performing; like Herman’s Hermits and Paul Revere and … Continue reading "Sounds Like Summer Concerts – Stayin’ Alive"
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A Walking Tour of Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion

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It was great to receive so many wonderful comments regarding my “Walking Tour of Germany” blog. Thanks to all who took the time to comment and offer suggestions. I will do my best to incorporate your ideas in my future blogs. In this blog we’ll take a walk down the streets and into some of … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion"
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A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Germany Pavillion

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For those of you who love strolling through all the countries that are in the World Showcase in Epcot (and I’m one of those people), I thought I’d post a few pictures for you to enjoy. I’m starting with Germany, for no specific reason, I just happened to be there when I decided to do … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Germany Pavillion"
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Matsuriza — Taiko Drummers

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One of my favorite things to do is walk around the World Showcase in Epcot and catch some of the fantastic entertainment offered at the various pavilions. If you’ve never taken the time to do this you’re missing, in my opinion, a part of Epcot that makes these pavilions more real and very special. Each … Continue reading "Matsuriza — Taiko Drummers"
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Disney’s Club Penguin at Hollywood Studios

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While in Disney’s Hollywood Studios the other day I saw a character meet and greet for Disney’s Club Penguin. Guests can meet and have their picture taken with Rockhopper, the pirate penguin, and Bambadee, the stowaway. This meet and great location is located next to the entrance of the Studio Backlot Tour. For those of … Continue reading "Disney’s Club Penguin at Hollywood Studios"
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Celebrating Hollywood Studios 20th Anniversary

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This past Friday, May 1st, Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrated its 20th Anniversary. The group from WDWCelebrations organized a two-day event for Disney fans to celebrate the anniversary. My day on Friday started very early, as I was to meet Adam Roth and Jason Diffendal, the co-founders of WDWCelebrations at the entrance to Hollywood Studios before … Continue reading "Celebrating Hollywood Studios 20th Anniversary"
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A Day in the Magic Kingdom

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What a great day to be living in Florida! The weather was perfect and my wife and I were headed over to the happiest place on earth – The Magic Kingdom. We pulled into the parking lot around 9:30 and were somewhat surprised to see that it wasn’t all that full. Anyway, we choose to … Continue reading "A Day in the Magic Kingdom"
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A Day in the Animal Kingdom

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A Day in the Animal Kingdom My wife and I went over to Animal Kingdom Friday since we hadn’t been there in a while. It was another beautiful, sunny, warm and not too hot Florida day. We got there around 9:30 and the crowds at that time were fairly light. However, I must say that … Continue reading "A Day in the Animal Kingdom"
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Spring Training Baseball at Disney’s Wide World of Sport

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Monday my wife, Julie, and I headed over to watch our beloved Boston Red Sox play the Atlanta Braves in a Spring Training baseball game at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. I have to tell you that Disney’s Champion Stadium is such a beautiful place to watch a baseball game. At the time we purchased … Continue reading "Spring Training Baseball at Disney’s Wide World of Sport"
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Characters In Flight Update

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I went over to Downtown Disney today to see if the new Characters In Flight attraction was up and running. Unfortunately it was not. I was told by one of the Cast Members that it should be operating within the next week. Characters In Flight is located right between Pleasure Island and the West Side … Continue reading "Characters In Flight Update"
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