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Dani. Helping you have fun in Central Florida 🍊🌴Managing Editor @orlandodatenite + @orlandoparentng + @tampadatenite 💻Writer @tbparenting

Orlando, FL
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
Yesterday at Epcot we saw a family wearing matching shirts that said “today is a core memory day” THAT’S the kind of sentiment we should be showing to our kids.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
9 months
Y’all are gonna get sick of me. But I’m still in such sadness over Jimmy Buffett. I know it is weird to some folks. But each of us has our “something” and anyone who’s been around me for the past 20+ years knows he was one of my “somethings”
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Honest to God, Disney and Universal, and other big hospitality companies should be banding together to help their frontline workers get vaccinated.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
4 years
@DrEdPowell Gatekeeping a fandom is not a healthy thing to do. I say to anyone who enjoys the wonderful stories of Star Wars at any level of consumption, welcome and May the Force Be with You.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
4 years
Getting off the Ferry Boat when Magic Kingdom opens again
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The Florida Aquarium
4 years
The lunchtime march of the penguins! 🐧 #FloridaAquarium #SaturdaySnacks
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
9 months
It’s a day I knew would come, but it still hurts so much that it’s here. Sail on, @jimmybuffett Thank you for everything.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Hi. So break from cute Disney content for a minute. A young Orlando woman died at the hand of a man who had access to where she lived because he worked there. He sexually harassed her. She declined his advances and now she’s dead. I’m angry. I want our species to do better.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
Number one rule of any Epcot Festival: We don’t buy ANYTHING from the Italy booth
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
9 months
Finally brought myself to listen to @radiomville as I straighten up the house, and I’m bawling. I’d wager so many folks have no idea about the depth of Jimmy Buffett - not the party songs, the more prolific side. It feels so weird that he’s not alive anymore.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
7 years
We have some news to share.....
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
6 years
Please welcome #ThisFloridaBaby to the world. 👶🏼💙
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
Quite the welcome home @MCO . Sound on for this one!
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
So. I’m fearful to say this, but… One of the powers to blame for this increase in flooding and disastrous conditions are commercial real estate developers. Clear cutting land for developments creates more run off - less water gets absorbed by plants.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
7 years
Illinois Boy did a thing!!!!!!!
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
Me when I was a Cast Member and used the Cast discount on hotel stays
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
I remember every single one of these billboards. I was in elementary school at the time and driving on I-4 was a fun trip because of these. #TBT
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
DAK drinking game: drink every time you see a Hakuna Matata shirt. Then die from alcohol poisoning
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
9 months
“Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’.
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Paul McCartney
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It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people.  I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
Who else still gets a random urge and sadness about Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights? 👋🏼
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
8 years
But. It's. A. Restroom. 🤗
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Our pediatrician has nearly all the #WaltDisneyWorld anniversary happy meal toys in his office, thus reassuring we’ve made the right choice in medical providers.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
4 years
First wildlife spotting at DAK, the eBay wolf
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Someone who flew here for #WaltDisneyWorld just said it’s still very much summer in Florida. No. It’s not summer here. Yes, it’s warm. But if you pay enough attention you’ll notice a lack of extreme humidity and a lower temperature by ten degrees. These things matter 😂
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
7 years
Epcot Guest Relations carpet appreciation tweet
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
According to our monorail cabin mates, Guardians of Galaxy is coming to Magic Kingdom and the Christmas party starts tomorrow night. Oh and she got a DVC annual platinum pass for $400
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
6 years
Fav if this kind of error makes you groan
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Tell me you’re a hotel pro without telling me you’re a hotel pro
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
6 years
OMG!!! This was such a cool unexpected moment! @SeaWorld
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
This morning I witnessed an employee tearfully give her resignation to a place she’s worked for years. She was so tore up about it. Apologizing for leaving for more money and more benefits. Employers should pause and learn when employees leave for a better opportunity.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Love the stuff the @TouringPlans team is doing today. There are LOTS of Disney / theme park sites out there. The ones that find a niche and stay true to it, and make smart choices for their audience without clickbait, are the ones to admire and cheer on.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
9 months
Five ‘O Clock Second Line Procession in Key West today to honor Jimmy Buffett.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
At Epcot rope drop I saw a woman with a shirt that said “2020 is still better than my first marriage.” A) same here B) TMI, lady C) What kind of niche Etsy shop made this shirt? D) of all the places to wear this shirt....?
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
The new Soarin around the world is terrible. No one likes it. Just bring back the original. It's ok. We all make mistakes.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
4 years
Magic Kingdom is the worst park. Pass it on ✨❤️
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Please keep my family in your thoughts. We’re facing something real tough right now. Thank you all ❤️
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
We're already winning because we were selected to be the "Family of the Day" at Epcot's parking and get free preferred parking and water! Thanks @WDWToday #thisfloridafamily
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
Been in love with this atrium for over 30 years 😍 @MCO
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
7 years
Enjoy the day, my fellow Floridians. This is what we've dreamed of. #FallinFlorida 🌴🍂
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Since my mom is using an electric scooter for help with her healing knee, we were the last family off the bus. They offered support and sympathy to the tearful driver. Anyone in any service position deserves our respect. Empathy is a powerful tool.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
Disney: Annual pass price increase. SeaWorld: 👇
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
4 years
Can we talk about that punch to break the banner? Wow!
@Attractions
Attractions Magazine
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Congrats to Nick Hilton on winning the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon! This is his second win here, last one being in 2018. @runDisney
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
My favorite festival at Epcot? When there isn’t one. @DietEpcot
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
6 years
The people that are surprised at the success of the banshee toy at Animal Kingdom clearly weren't around for the ghost dog leash at Magic Kingdom back in the day
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
A few months ago I was brought on to be a Content Writer for our portfolio of sites. Then I was asked to become Editor for a new project. And now I am Editor for Orlando Date Night Guide. So grateful, and opening my heart to change.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
It’s ok for vloggers + bloggers + writers + photographers + designers + other creators to want to make money, for the work they create. Doesn’t matter what the subject matter is. If someone is talented & brings value to their medium it’s ok for them to want to earn something.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
9 months
Day two of honoring @jimmybuffett , Cocoa Beach edition. Kelly Park East and Salty Sisters
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Universal hotels give early entry to all levels, but only deluxe guests get express pass. Let me say that louder: EXPRESS PASS! So yeah, I get it feels weird that Disney will now have extra hours just for Deluxe guests, but — compare to the above...
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
7 months
By the way. If you completely write off an entirely new event JUST from opening night, you’re not being very wise. That said, it was surprising that DHS didn’t get more Ops support from the years and years of expertise at MVMCP. Still, there’s lots of potential here.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
Welp. Just found something that sets @LEGOLANDFlorida apart. Free me menstruation products - found in the Duplo area restrooms. That is so appreciated!
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
Also hi. I went to DAK from 9am to 8pm today. Loved every moment. So you're basically an uncultured imbecile if you think DAK is a half day park 😘😘😘😘😘
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
Hey so real quick. Let's talk about mental health. I've recognized that something is off with me. So I am going back to counseling. It's ok not to be ok. The important thing is to recognize it and ask for help. ❤️❤️❤️
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Big positive thoughts for my mom as she faces a big surgery today. Please and thank you ❤️
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
4 years
Time to brag on @MallCop114 . Months ago while at Muppet-Vision 3*D he saw a crate in the preshow area that he wanted to make into a toy box for #thisfloridatoddler . Here it is! #HomemadeDisney
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
A thread Last night we were the first family on the Old Key West bus to Magic Kingdom. In the end our bus would be turned around halfway to MK because of one family. Four adults got on at the last OKW stop. When the full bus continued out of OKW to MK this family got real upset.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Highly recommend to Orlando visitors and transplants that if you have the ability to do so, go out and visit places like College Park, Thornton Park, Winter Garden, Winter Park, or downtown Sanford
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
6 months
I don’t have enough words for how much I love #EpcotLuminous . As someone who watched Reflections of Earth nearly every single night for six months because of my Cast Member job, I can say this show is the perfect balance of Disney + pure Epcot. Bawled! 😭
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
If @MCO can have carpet socks, can @WDWToday turn the Epcot Guest Relations carpet pattern into socks, please?
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Um, you could say Disney Enchantment fireworks won me over. You have to see this in park. #waltdisneyworld
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Thank you thank you thank you!!! I did it, and it was worth it!
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
It’s my fully vaxxed day!!! Originally I was looking to make this a celebratory day. The news I got yesterday has dampened that a little. Still, I’m grateful to be vaccinated and feel a little safe.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
1 year
Three guarantees in life: - Death - Taxes - Universal Orlando parking operations will always be a chaotic cluster
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Goodbye money, #thisfloridatoddler is now officially a pass holder 💰
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
29 days
I messed up today. I’m human. I’m tired. And I’ve been screenshotted and being made fun of. Rough day today.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Oh how fun! Look closely at the portrait in Cinderella’s chambers. This is was included in our PhotoPass downloads
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
6 years
He may be #ThisFloridaBaby but he's definitely a @NHLBlackhawks fan. My mom made this Blackhawks themed swaddle sack for him 😍
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
Hi everyone!!! Lots of birthday wishes to respond to and catch up on. And lots of posts and pictures to share with you all. Spent my birthday on Castaway Cay which was absolutely wonderful!!
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Writing about Disney merchandise for a few months cured me of any desire for buying merchandise. The “that’s so cute I gotta have it” comes and then goes. Chasing that feeling down never leads to satisfaction. Even when you buy the Thing, there will be another Thing soon after.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
6 years
My main concern about Hall of Presidents reopening with the current President is the safety of guests and cast members. And that's sad that I have such concerns.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
7 years
@MallCop114 It's a boy!!!!! 💙💙💙 (I'm only 13 weeks in, but we did genetic testing cause of my age, which among many things, tells us the gender)
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
8 years
It's ok if you don't agree with me, but I've lived here my entire life, seen the amazing rescue & rehab work SeaWorld does my entire life.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
1 year
Tomorrow is a big day for our family. We need positive vibes, prayers, intentions, whatever your choice sent our way. Thank you.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
People complain about how expensive Disney Cruise Line is, and I get it. But I’ve spent enough time at Port Canaveral witnessing how the cheap cruise lines operate their disembarkation / embarkation process to know you get what you pay for. Yikes.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
So excited to share the news that I’ve accepted an offer to become a Content Writer with @TBParenting and their portfolio of websites. Not as a freelancer, but employed! This incredible opportunity came about because of my time contributing to @OrlandoDateNite & @TampaDateNite
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
7 months
At Jollywood Nights I’ll be focusing on the shows and food + drink, and the two lounge experiences mostly. But if there’s anything specific you’d like me to investigate let me know!
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
4 years
“Don’t be afraid of COVID” What an absolute insult. I am aghast.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
SeaWorld it is time to push your product and affordability HARD right now. Go move move move move!!!!!!
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
Tested positive for covid, definitely feeling it. Strange after husband having it twice and I was unscathed then. Probably a higher viral load that I was exposed to and vaccine has now worn off. This is not “a common cold” or whatever nonsense people like to say.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
6 years
My baby is magic. ✨ #ThisFloridaBaby
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
5 years
I'm excited to share that I am transitioning away from my regular full time job and am pursuing freelance writing, editing, and social media management. Hopefully more good news to share soon!
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
By the time we disembarked at MK it had been an hour and 15 minutes in the bus. The driver was defeated and in tears. Shame on these four adults for claiming the time of a bus full of 30 people trying to get to MK.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
7 years
Let's hear it for all the hotels accommodating so many guests & pets during #Irma Each will face cleaning & operating costs beyond the norm.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
Really love @UniversalORL and @SeaWorld for not requiring reservations to get into the parks. As a mom, and wife, and leader at work, it is SO NICE to not have yet another thing on my super long to-do list. It brings me joy that at UOR and SWO my family can just go on a whim ❤️
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
7 years
So this thing with calling out adults for liking Disney, cartoons, other "childish" things. Listen, you do you. Imma do me. Live & let live
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Tampa, Jacksonville, South Beach, Orlando.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
A pretty decent deal at Disney. Pony rides at Fort Wilderness, $8 for one lap, $12 for two. #wdw
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
4 years
The marketing agency I’ve been working with since October is now officially my employer!! It’s part time, so I’ll be able to balance #thisfloridatoddler and keep up my freelance writing.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
If Disney Park Pass Reservations continue into the foreseeable future I’m gonna need them to work out a better way to check availability and make adjustments. But also I am so sick of not getting my money’s worth on that AP.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
1 year
My uncle passed unexpectedly a few days ago. We lost my aunt a year ago. This is the couple that took me in when I was going through my difficult divorce a few years ago. Their lives changed the trajectory of my own in many ways.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
Apparently only one guest is excited for Genie
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
I love how #ArtfulEPCOT always takes place in the winter and there are basically no soups on the menus ever. But Food and Wine is during the hottest season and always has multiple soups.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
President of the Didn’t Get a Passholder Email Club. We pay $2K a year for our WDWAPs but no email, no notification. Guess that’s what I get for saying I don’t feel that much into being a theme park fan right now.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Parents are on their way to get their first round of COVID-19 vaccine. Would appreciate everyone’s good vibes that all goes well. ❤️
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
4 years
I am so grateful for the amazing team at Magic Kingdom First Aid. #Thisfloridatoddler had an allergic reaction and the RN there was so patient, but acted with urgency and care. She explained everything to look out for. I’m so thankful for them @WDWGuestService #CastCompliment
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
10/10 would marry again, and so grateful for our marriage. Happy anniversary to us!
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
2 years
Nothing like seeing a @UniversalORL boat just outside the Lake Buena Vista exit. #OrlandoLife
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
4 years
Good morning. 🏔 ☕️
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
This is my last week with @TouringPlans . I’ve been writing for TP since 2015, but this past year and a half I’ve been able to work on many great projects and strategies. I’m so grateful for my time there and look forward to what lies ahead, both for the folks at TP, and myself.
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Dani | ThisFloridaLife
3 years
Corner rooms forever. Thank you @TouringPlans for the Room Finder and helping me get exactly the room I wanted ❤️
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