Voted Off The Island

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It’s confession time. Confession I: I started writing this the day the news was released of the impending demise of Pleasure Island.It suddenly seemed like everyone was writing about it and new information was coming in from all directions. I went back and rewrote it. Then I rewrote it again…and again. Then, I put it … Continue reading "Voted Off The Island"
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Anita and Flo Take Mike’s 4 Parks In 1 Day Challenge: The Results

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NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED As you’ll recall from an earlier blog, my best friend and partner in crime Flo Tographer and I read about Mike Scopa’s 4 parks/1 day Challenge and decided to accept that challenge. What follows is a true and accurate account of our Challenge adventures. No columnists were harmed during the course … Continue reading "Anita and Flo Take Mike’s 4 Parks In 1 Day Challenge: The Results"
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Anatomy Of An Anita Answer Column Part 2

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Anatomy of an Anita Answer Column, Part 1 Last week, in Part 1.5, I went on a little sidetrip and talked a bit about what it’s like to write for this amazing website. I unintentionally opened up the proverbial Floodgates Of Feedback. I was sure you’d all say “Put on your big girl pants and … Continue reading "Anatomy Of An Anita Answer Column Part 2"
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Anatomy Of An Anita Answer Column, Pt 1.5

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When Bad Things Happen To Good Columnists Last time, I promised to tell you how I choose questions to answer from the ever-growing file of potential questions, which is now close to 800 again. I apologize for the delay in getting to Part 2. I had a rather lengthy entry written and was ready to … Continue reading "Anatomy Of An Anita Answer Column, Pt 1.5"
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Mike’s 4 Park In 1 Day Challenge

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So, the other day, my dear friend Flo and I were talking about what we could do on our upcoming trip that would be different and exciting. We tossed around a few ideas like trying new restaurants, or maybe a new experience like a tour, the Richard Petty Driving Experience, etc. Nothing really popped, if … Continue reading "Mike’s 4 Park In 1 Day Challenge"
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Anatomy Of An Anita Answer Column Pt. 1

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Recently, I’ve received some questions about the nuts and bolts of putting together my weekly Anita Answer column. Questions like how I choose questions to answer, why I didn’t answer certain questions, where I find my answers, how I’ve come to know so much stuff about the World, etc. These kinds of questions really lend … Continue reading "Anatomy Of An Anita Answer Column Pt. 1"
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The World InThe Late 80’s: A Visit to Disney-MGM Studios

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With Disney-MGM Studios’ renaming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently, what better time to talk about my very first trip to that park? Turn the clock back. It’s 1989. Mr. Answer and I had not gone back to the World since our 1986 honeymoon, and we were ready to go again. Not having to follow school … Continue reading "The World InThe Late 80’s: A Visit to Disney-MGM Studios"
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Free Dining, Pt 3: A Visit To Artist Point

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Our final Free Dining Plan table service meal was at Artist Point, in the Wilderness Lodge. I had eaten there about 10 years ago as well, probably on the same trip as the San Angel Inn meal, and remembered being underwhelmed by the menu. I don’t really care for game meats, and their signature Cedar … Continue reading "Free Dining, Pt 3: A Visit To Artist Point"
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