Disney World Delays the Reopening Dates for Several Resorts —

***** Disney World announced an update to their planned reopening dates for several on-property resorts. Here’s the revised reopening timeline through November 1st: July 29: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Aug. 24: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Sept. 21: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Oct. 4: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (delayed from August 12) Oct. 14: […]

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Southern Summertime Includes Catfish Angling —

Have you really and truly lived a good southern life if you haven’t spent a whole day fishing and then fried up a “mess” of catfish for dinner? Catfishing provides great opportunities for new and experienced anglers. Georgia’s public waterways are home to several species of catfish, including channel, white, blue, flathead and bullheads (consisting…

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Georgia Fishing Report: July 24, 2020 —

YOU. You need to get outdoors. Yes, I am talking to you. Whether it is a solo trip or a full-fledged family “staycation” trip, go get outside. Georgia is home to so many opportunities, including Public Fishing Areas, Wildlife Management Areas and more (looking at you Georgia State Parks) where you can hike, fish, camp,…

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Top 5 Things to Do Outdoors in Georgia —

Don’t let the summer slip away – it’s time to put your finger on the map and pick a location (or two), and make a few day trips to public land. Or, for the more adventurous, make it an overnight camping trip! Georgia Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and Public Fishing Areas (PFAs) provide a multitude…

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Epcot’s Living with the Land —

**** One of our favorite places at Epcot is ‘The Land’ pavilion. The Land covers six acres, making it Epcot’s largest pavilion. It includes a cool futuristic glass greenhouse. The 2.5 million square foot facility is dedicated to human interaction with the land itself. It explores how humans can both use the land for their […]

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Georgia Fishing Report: July 17, 2020 —

Are you using the outdoors to benefit your mental health? Maybe you should. According to a Psychology Today article, “The most common positive benefits were significant reductions in stress and anxiety after time spent in nature, as well as increased positive affect, or elevated mood.” So, don’t let stress weigh you down – try to…

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Fewer Hummingbirds This Year? Don’t Worry Just Yet. —

By Terry W. Johnson, writer of the Backyard Wildlife Connection blog. Featured image: Hummingbirds at feeder. Photo credit: Terry W. Johnson As far as many Georgia hummingbird fanciers are concerned, 2020 has been a disappointment. It seems that throughout the spring and early summer they have seen far fewer ruby-throated hummingbirds in their backyards than…

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Mason Jar Ice Cream —

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On the door of my refrigerator, attached by a magnet is a recipe to make ice cream. 12 more words

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Disney World’s Cinderella Castle is Being Repainted —

Disney Trivia: How many bricks were used to build the Cinderella Castle at Disney World? Answer: None, 0. All those “bricks” are individually painted on by hand! ******************* We’ve written two books about our time working – and playing – as Disney Cast Members at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Both are available on […]

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The Magic Kingdom Reopened Today! —

****** ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ is back in business. After being shut down since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney World reopened the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, Saturday July 11th. There’s a ton of new Health and Safety protocols in place now if you’re planning a visit: RESERVATIONS REQUIRED […]

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