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Mastering Time like Dr. Strange

I know that Marvel isn't traditionally Disney, and maybe you feel the same way I used to about Marvel. But bear with me, because I just realized something this week:

We are all living a Dr. Strange moment right now.

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How Disney Gives Us the Magic of Confidence

I’ve held my babies with teary eyes during fireworks, I’ve been pixie-dusted for once-in-a-lifetime moments, and I have witnessed a gentle snow falling on Main Street USA in Disneyland Paris at Christmastime. But this moment was one that will go down in the record books as one I will likely never have again, but wish was an everyday occurrence.

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How Disney's hidden magic makes us look closer

As I shuffled around the MDE (My Disney Experience) app to make my next mobile food order, I found myself having walked to a completely new land without ever remembering how I got there.
I stopped abruptly and turned around, aghast at what I had missed.

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How YOU are the magic for those around you

In an era of social distancing, suddenly I’m left with a solo trip that is truly... solo. Sure, there is the occasional banter with a Cast Member, but far less frequent are the in-line exchanges with other hot and tired Disney enthusiasts.

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How Grief is a Catalyst for People and Purpose

The Disney community is grieving this week. I know I'm not alone in feeling it. From the loss of some of our very favorite performers (I'm looking at you, Yehaa Bob) to the thousands upon thousands of brilliant cast members who won't be returning to bringing us the magic anytime soon,

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