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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by john

September 17 is Citizenship Day, established in 1952 by President Harry S. Truman to coincide with the date of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.

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Beer and Wine on the Menu at Disney World

Posted on September 16, 2012 by john

Beer and wine will be offered on a regular basis to diners at the Be Our Guest restaurant in the new Fantasyland. This is a first for Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in its 41 year history. Disney officials credited guest … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 16, 2012 by john

There are a number of celebrations on September 16. We chose Mayflower Day that commemorates the day 102 men, women and children set sail for the new world from Plymouth, England in 1620.

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New Home Being Prepared for Atlantis

Posted on September 15, 2012 by john

Space Shuttle Atlantis is returning to a permanent exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the public is invited to attend a special event on Friday, November 2. “Atlantis – Celebrate the Journey” is a day-long, once-in-a-lifetime event. … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 15, 2012 by john

September 15 is Make a Hat Day, a very popular day in elementary schools where children are urged to create a hat as an art project.

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Disney’s Gaston’s Tavern to Serve LeFou’s Brew

Posted on September 14, 2012 by john

Are you ready for a stein of frozen apple juice flavored with toasted marshmallows topped with passion fruit-mango foam? What else would you want to wash down warm cinnamon rolls? Get ready for this gastronomical delight when Gaston’s Tavern opens … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by john

No one seems to know who started this day, but we sure are glad September 14 is National Cream Filled Donut Day. It’s time to head out to your favorite donut shop to celebrate. Wikimedia photo.

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Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art

Posted on September 13, 2012 by john

Since 1986, the Festival of Trees has transformed the Orlando Museum of Art into a winter wonderland with a holiday spirit. Special displays include decorated trees and vignettes, a gingerbread village, a toyland town and shop, a holiday boutique and … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by john

The symbol of America dates back to the 1800s and became official in 1989 when a joint resolution of Congress named September 13th  “Uncle Sam Day.”

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Special Medal for Disney Marathon Runners

Posted on September 12, 2012 by john

Over 20,000 people are expected to participate in the 20th running of the Disney Marathon in January and Walt Disney World has revealed the medal to be presented to all finishers of the 26.2 mile course. A revised course will … Continue reading →

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