tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84568555592344502792024-03-04T22:46:44.124-06:00EdcampMagicEdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-90986915850644900392020-04-09T19:34:00.000-05:002020-04-09T09:58:40.761-05:00EdcampMagic 2020 CANCELED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">We are sad to announce that, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">We are going to miss learning with you, </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">but hope to see you at</span></b></div>
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EdcampMagic has grown out of a love for edcamps </div>
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-35608177022236880742019-05-30T23:43:00.000-05:002019-05-30T09:08:34.838-05:00EdcampMagic Certificate of Completion 2019If you need proof of attendance for professional development hours in your school district, please print out this<https: clagan5te0qsbpkut9tm2gzyel4deg42="" d="" drive.google.com="" file="" usp="sharing" view=""> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLagAn5te0qSbpKuT9TM2gzyel4Deg42/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Certificate of Completion</a></https:> BEFORE you come and bring it with you to EdcampMagic. At the conclusion of the day, find one of the organizers to get it signed before you leave.<br />
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Planning to join us June 8th, 2019 for EdcampMagic? </div>
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We can't wait to learn with you at the beautiful campus of <a href="https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/florida/windermere-preparatory-school" target="_blank">Windermere Preparatory School</a>! Please note that transportation to and from the event location is up to each participant. You may want to carpool, or share a shuttle with other participants. We encourage you to connect with other participants via Twitter using #EdcampMagic or in our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/414876265631295/members/" target="_blank">EdcampMagic PLN Group on Facebook</a>.</div>
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<b>We are looking forward to sharing a magical learning experience</b></div>
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-11060690137507964352019-05-12T20:43:00.001-05:002019-05-12T21:11:18.165-05:00Tweet-Up<br />
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<u><b>TWEET-UP JUNE 7TH</b> </u></div>
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Excited to get your EdcampMagic experience started?<br />
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346415091051831099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-40516568923146334812018-06-03T23:33:00.000-05:002019-01-22T10:32:46.682-06:00Know Before You Go<b><u>Do you need to bring an electronic device?</u></b>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">That is completely up to you! If you have a device, you will be able to view the session schedule and room assignments on our website and each session will have a Google Doc available for crowd-sourced note taking. We also want to make sure you are aware that there will be some items in our Makerspace that use electronic devices. For a more enhanced experience in the Makerspace, bring a charged device with you.</span>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Windermere Preparatory School is undergoing some upgrades, so we want to make sure you know where to go when you arrive. Please note the road map and marked parking location.</span><br />
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you arrive at the gym, please check in. We have some prizes and offers that will only be emailed to participants who checked in at EdcampMagic. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you ordered an EdcampMagic t-shirt, pick it up at the t-shirt table. </span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks to our sponsors, Puppet Pals, Windermere Preparatory School, itslearning, and Bulb Digital Portfolios, we are able to provide the following food options free of charge to participants.</span><div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Please help us thank these sponsors for supporting your day of learning by tweeting a thank you to </span><a href="https://twitter.com/polishedplay?lang=en"><span style="font-weight: 400;">@polishedplay</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/wps_lakers?lang=en"><span style="font-weight: 400;">@WPS_Lakers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/itslearning"><span style="font-weight: 400;">@itslearning</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://twitter.com/bulbapp?lang=en"><span style="font-weight: 400;">@bulbapp</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">!</span> <br />
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-29542565113451249492018-06-03T23:05:00.000-05:002019-01-22T10:45:57.428-06:00Looking For a Few More VoluntEARS<h5>
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Edcamps are different from the kinds of professional development experienced in most school districts. Edcamps put YOU in charge of your learning. Choice is the theme from the very beginning of the day. You CHOOSE whether or not you want to attend an Edcamp, it isn't forced upon you. At the beginning of the day, sessions are decided based upon what the participants CHOOSE to learn about that day. Anyone who wants to initiate a discussion on a topic can CHOOSE a time and space on one of the boards. You CHOOSE which sessions will benefit you the most and, if you happen to go to a session that isn't what you thought it would be, you are free to CHOOSE to leave and go to a different session.<br />
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Continuing on the theme of choice, and playing off the fact that Walt Disney World's Toy Story Land is scheduled to open at the end of June, the 2018 EdcampMagic T-shirt was designed to playfully show everyone that EdcampMagic is your "CHOSEN" Professional Development. We hope you are making the choice to share in this magical day of learning, and look forward to learning with you! Order your <a href="http://edcampmagic.com/store/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">EdcampMagic t-shirt</a> today!
EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-75322892894263337472018-05-09T15:44:00.000-05:002019-01-22T10:53:08.222-06:00Meet Brian CollinsWe are excited to announce that former Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian Collins will be joining us for a magical day of learning at EdcampMagic on June 9th! In addition to being a former Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian is also a passionate educator who has served on the faculty of several schools and is known for developing innovative approaches to education. Brian is looking forward to learning with everyone at EdcampMagic 2018! You can learn more about Brian <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15qr-gLAlJXPZ3zvrMiTL8DGd7KSjMdDVoal26rSlnH8/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-61350043545075208702017-06-08T14:59:00.000-05:002019-01-22T09:06:36.583-06:00Here’s To The Ones Who Dream… by Debbie Fucoloro<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Saturday, June 10, 2017, the third #EdcampMagic will convene. How is <a href="http://edcampmagic.com/">EdcampMagic</a> different than other edcamps? EdcampMagic was founded by a group of educators who are inspired by Walt Disney and who <b><i>dreamt</i></b> up the idea of holding an edcamp at Walt Disney World while chatting on Twitter one night.
Like the Robert John Meehan quote, above, when you attend any edcamp, you will find <i>‘teachers who uplift you, whose presence inspire you and whose dedication drives you.’</i>
At all edcamps, amazing participants come together to learn and become better educators for our students, the future of the world. We come together to learn and discuss how to inspire another generation of humans to use their talents and skills to make the world a better place, and most importantly, at EdcampMagic we come together to <b><i>dream</i></b>.
The difference between regular edcamps and EdcampMagic is that we are a ‘destination’ edcamp. We have people attending from all over the country as well as outside of the USA. We come together to celebrate the creativity, innovation and the art of storytelling that Walt Disney embodied and inspired.<br />
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Lately, I have been inspired by the idea of bringing together diverse groups to solve problems. In other words, knocking down silos and celebrating the the talents, skills, and perspectives others can bring to the table. This theme has been explored in a variety of media. Here are a few of my favorites:
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Though not a perfect film, I was inspired by the ending in a way no other film has touched me. Long story short, we can make a difference in the world. We all have talents, and we need to develop and use them to make the world a better place. The film ends as a new group of people scour the Earth for the next generation of <strong><em>dreamers</em></strong>. These new problem solvers included a street musician, mechanical engineer, zoologist, urban gardener, judge, sidewalk artist, mathematician, wind farm engineer, ballerina, chemist, and hiker. I loved that the new problem solvers were such a diverse group with such a diverse set of talents and skills.
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This book was recommended to me by <a href="https://twitter.com/RLH_DesignED">Rebecca Hare</a>. I love it because it celebrates and encourages ‘...people from different fields coming together to find a place for their ideas to meet, collide, and build on each other.’<br />
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Audition: The Fools Who <strong><em>Dream</em></strong>, could be an anthem for the maker movement. It's certainly celebrating 'fools who <strong><em>dream</em></strong>.' The next line, 'Who knows where it will lead us? And that's why they need us.' YES! All of this talk of <strong><em>dreams</em></strong> and bringing together diverse people to allow their ideas to meet, collide, and build on each other is what we need more of in education! Makerspaces can provide the gateway into schools and hopefully, eventually the entire culture of the school begins to change...'Who knows where it will lead us? And that's why they need us!'<br />
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EdcampMagic is a labor of love for the EdcampMagic Edmagineers. We had the courage to <strong><em>dream</em></strong> of holding an edcamp at Walt Disney World, and here we are, on the eve of our third EdcampMagic! We have many people and organizations who have supported us, and to those people, we say, <a href="http://edcampmagic.com/sponsors/">THANK YOU</a>! Most of all, we thank the EdcampMagic participants who have overwhelmed us with their excitement, creativity, and encouragement.<br />
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This Saturday, June 10, 2o17, we hope EdcampMagic participants bring their curiosity with them. We hope participants are inspired and uplifted by each other. Most of all, we hope each and every participant leaves with the courage to <b>dream </b>about how to inspire their students.<br />
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-76766404086345059772017-05-29T23:37:00.000-05:002019-01-22T11:28:10.410-06:00Want to help make the magic happen?Would you like to be a part of the magic? With our registration quickly approaching 700 participants, we could really use your help! We have a variety of opportunities where you can get involved on Friday and Saturday to help make the magic happen! If you are interested in helping out, please fill out our <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/lLLd4tpP9X366Kws1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">EdcampMagic VoluntEAR Form</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as soon as possible.</span>
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-59307279914823599582016-10-09T18:17:00.000-05:002019-01-22T10:36:46.048-06:00Looking for Lodging?Planning to come to EdcampMagic 2017? We have good news for you! Once again, we will be working to secure discount lodging at a Disney Resort for EdcampMagic participants. We are looking for input as to which resorts would be preferred by our participants. Please take a moment to share your opinion with us. We will post details on how to book once the pricing has been finalized. We are excited that you are planning to join us on June 10, 2017!
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Are you looking for more information about EdcampMagic? We felt that we needed a better way to get information to participants, so we have migrated over to our new website. Go to <a href="http://edcampmagic.com/">edcampmagic.com</a> for updated and details about EdcampMagic. If you have questions, feel free to leave us a comment, or send an email to edcampmagic@gmail.com. You can also get in touch with the Edmagineers and other participants by joining the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/edcampmagic/?fref=ts">EdcampMagic Community on Facebook</a> and following <a href="https://twitter.com/EdcampMagic">@edcampmagic</a> and using #edcampmagic on Twitter. </div>
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-85921296869303331302016-04-17T15:39:00.000-05:002019-01-22T11:50:13.875-06:00What Can Teachers Learn From Disney? We are thrilled to announce some very special guests who will be joining us at EdcampMagic, adding a little sprinkle of fairy dust to our event.
Join us for an interactive panel where you can ask questions to Disney experts Jim Korkis and Lou Mongello. Edmagineer and Author, Shauna Pollock will be moderating this engaging panel where participants will have a chance to explore the intersection of Disney and innovative teaching and push their thinking to the next level.<br />
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Jim Korkis grew up in the Los Angeles area and since the age of five, was a frequent visitor to Disneyland. He was an original member of both the Mouse Club and the National Fantasy Fan Club. He attended all the local conventions where he had the opportunity to interview many of the people who actually worked with Walt Disney. Jim describes his house as looking like "a toy shop and a bookstore exploded and I decided to live in the remains." Here is a link to <a data-id="l-0618385599" href="http://www.amazon.com/Jim-Korkis/e/B000APY7BS" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jim's books</a>.</div>
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He is the host and producer of the WDW Radios show, which has been named the Best Travel Podcast by the Podcast Awards from 2006-2014. Through online communities and an established brand, WDW Radio promotes, "the magic of Walt Disney World" through its numerous media channels, which include audio podcast, live video broadcasts, video segments, blog, email newsletter, discussion forums, special events, live events and more.
Mongello is the author of the<em>Walt Disney World Trivia Book</em>series, <em>102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World</em>, and <em>Audio Tours of Walt Disney World,</em> which he also narrates himself. Lou is also the founder of the Dream Team Project, which sends children with life-threatening illnesses to Disney World. (from <a data-id="l-4240874366" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_A._Mongello" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wikipedia.com</a>) </div>
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-54833991560869744432016-01-22T14:21:00.000-06:002019-01-22T14:36:14.911-06:00Lodging Information EdcampMagic 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Guests must provide the names and addresses of all guests staying in the room. Please include ages for children 17 and under. There will be an additional charge of $15 per night for additional adults. Guests will be required to leave a one nights’ room and tax deposit per room requested at the time of booking. The balance will be due at check-in when guests arrive at the Resort.<br />
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You must be a registered participant of EdcampMagic 2016 before you will receive the information necessary to book at the discounted group rate. When you register for EdcampMagic, make sure you check the box to receive information on EdcampMagic Group Rates for Disney Resort accommodations.<br />
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As an EdcampMagic Group Guest you will also have access to <a href="http://meetingsatdisney.com/agenda/DisneyGroupGetaways/WDWLeisureGroupTicketFlier2015Updated">special park ticket pricing</a> (approximately 10% off per multi-day ticket) on all pre-purchased group tickets which include one Bonus admission! Not only do you save, but you also get one visit to your choice of the following: DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney’s Blizzard BeachWater Park, Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex, or Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course for one round of golf.<br />
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-11746522560396410732016-01-01T19:21:00.000-06:002019-01-22T08:13:58.614-06:00Do You Want to Stay and Play?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The EdcampMagic team has been working hard to create special opportunities for edcamp participants. Disney has offered us discounted rates for <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/port-orleans-resort-riverside/">Disney's Port Orleans Riverside</a> for EdcampMagic 2016. Several of the team, including myself, stayed here for last year's edcamp. One of the things I most enjoyed about my stay was the water boat access to <a href="https://www.disneysprings.com/?int_cmp=INS-intWDWtoDisneySprings">Disney Springs</a>, formerly called Downtown Disney. It was a great alternative to riding the busses!
So, if you want to stay on Disney property and would like a little nicer place to stay than the value resorts, but without paying a lot more for it, check out the lodging information.EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-46489493142507175282015-10-08T13:57:00.000-05:002019-01-22T08:45:07.739-06:00Get your #edcampmagic badge!<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-5921756405158097522015-09-20T18:00:00.002-05:002015-09-20T18:02:02.775-05:00EdcampMagic 2016 Announcement <div style="text-align: center;">
GOOD NEWS! </div>
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We have a date for EdcampMagic 2016! </div>
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The EdcampMagic Edmagineers recently met and are happy to announce that </div>
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EdcampMagic will be held at
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on Saturday, June 4th, 2016. </div>
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Registration will open October 1st 2015. </div>
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Stay tuned for more information and follow @edcampmagic on<br />
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-63584446854979330112015-08-08T11:20:00.000-05:002015-08-08T11:20:11.230-05:00EdcampMagic 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
Did you attend EdcampMagic? Do you wish you had? Well, we have good news! </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">EdcampMagic 2016 is coming! </span></b></div>
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The EdcampMagic Edmagineers are currently discussing plans for EdcampMagic 2016.</div>
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Stay tuned for more information and </div>
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follow @edcampmagic on Twitter for the most current updates!</div>
EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-69354286400794699572015-05-27T20:59:00.001-05:002015-05-27T21:00:00.920-05:00Tweet-Up at Disney's BoardWalk<center style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: 17.6000003814697px; line-height: 24.6399993896484px;">
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6:30 p.m. - ? Tweet-Up at <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/boardwalk/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Disney's BoardWalk</a></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Vollkorn;"><span style="font-size: 17.6000003814697px; line-height: 24.6399993896484px;">- tell them you are going to have a drink at Belle Vue Lounge at </span></span></div>
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EdcampMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303492318578181968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-72931230168793149942015-04-03T19:08:00.003-05:002015-04-03T19:18:24.916-05:00William's Favorite In-Park Restaurants at Walt Disney World<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Eating well was always a major part of my family vacations. We didn't ordinarily eat out so having several successive meals in a restaurant was always a real treat for me. Now that I am an adult, when I go on a trip, I try to find good places to eat. Today I will share my favorite restaurant in each park.<br />
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Epcot is the hardest park to pick a favorite, and the truth is it probably changes every time I spend time thinking about it. As of this moment, my favorite is <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/le-cellier-steakhouse/" target="_blank">Le Cellier Steakhouse</a> in the Canada pavilion. I can highly recommend the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup, the Filet Mignon and for dessert the Maple Creme Brulee. <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/le-cellier-steakhouse/menus/" target="_blank">Check out the menu</a> to see what you might like.<br />
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Even though <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/tusker-house-restaurant/" target="_blank">Tusker House</a> has become expensive, which means I will visit it much less often, this is my list of favorite restaurants and not restaurants I can afford. Tusker House is a buffet and there is so much good stuff to recommend but do yourself a favor and don't miss the amazing mango chutney. You can find a <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/tusker-house-restaurant/menus/dinner/" target="_blank">list of the foods here</a>.<br />
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My favorite in park restaurant is here, <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/hollywood-brown-derby/" target="_blank">The Hollywood Brown Derby</a>. Grab a Cobb Salad for the appetizer and splurge on the filet of beef. That is some amazingly good eating! Check out the <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/hollywood-brown-derby/menus/dinner/" target="_blank">whole menu here</a>. Also, if you really want a special meal, try<a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/dine-with-an-imagineer/" target="_blank"> Di</a><a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/dine-with-an-imagineer/" target="_blank">ning with an Imagineer</a>.<br />
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Actually, the worst place choices for places to eat in the parks is in the Magic Kingdom. Often we eat counter service here and plan on eating at a hotel restaurant off the monorail (Ohana's!) That being said, my favorite restaurant is <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/liberty-tree-tavern/" target="_blank">Liberty Tree Tavern</a>. While lunch is order off the menu, dinner is where it is at. You get served 'family style' which means a bunch of food is brought to your table. Think of it like your <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/liberty-tree-tavern/menus/dinner/" target="_blank">Thanksgiving dinner</a> brought to you any day of the year! </div>
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Wm Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692221214846665588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-7260185115265229412015-02-09T11:07:00.000-06:002015-02-09T12:05:36.228-06:00Why EdcampMagic at the Home of Walt Disney World?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The general consensus from educators (and parents) I talk to about holding an edcamp in Orlando is we are doing it to have the excuse to go to Walt Disney World. Honestly, there is some truth to that. Simply put, Disney World is an amazing place to go (with or without your kids.) But, that isn't the whole reason.<br />
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Walt Disney created spaces where imagination runs wild, where the uncommon and (before him) unimagined have become reality. There is some truth to the idea that the best classroom in the world could be a theme park. We wanted to create an edcamp that brought together similarly minded educators, those who see the ideas that Walt Disney had as a springboard for imagination and creativity for both their learning and the learning of students in their classrooms. While we are not affiliated with the company, we do associate ourselves with some of their ideals (not necessarily the ones that raise the ticket price at double the inflation rate every year ;).<br />
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So, if you would like to attend an edcamp and share the passion for creativity and imagination then <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edcampmagic-tickets-13376368077?ref=ecount" target="_blank">please sign up to go</a>. We would love to meet you!</div>
Wm Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692221214846665588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456855559234450279.post-55457875044288011652014-10-05T18:58:00.000-05:002015-02-09T11:14:05.718-06:00What Do EdcampMagic and the Mad Tea Party Have In Common?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The answer of course is they are both happening in Orlando (plus both can make you dizzy). The Edmagineers have been working since July to get EdcampMagic off the ground and now that we have begun releasing tickets. (<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edcampmagic-tickets-13376368077" target="_blank">Click here</a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edcampmagic-tickets-13376368077" target="_blank"> if you haven't signed up yet</a>.) I can almost smell the popcorn on Main Street!<br />
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Meanwhile our committee is continuing to go back and forth discussing ideas to make this a great Edcamp, not unlike this train on <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/big-thunder-mountain-railroad/" target="_blank">Big Thunder Mountain Railroad</a>.<br />
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