F. G. Mama

About the author…F. G. Mama, Katie McDill, has been in love with Walt Disney World since first entering the gates in 1976. After her two kids went off to college, she moved from Georgia to the backdoor of the Magic Kingdom in Florida. She worked several years at Walt Disney World performing as Fairy Godmother in day parades, the “Best of Disney” castle stage show, and the original Electric Light Parade. For the last ten years, she along with daughter and family, have enjoyed “living the dream” in Celebration (the town that Disney built) just across the bridge from Disney World. During this time she has collaborated with son-in-law Jimmy in several production projects including Orlando Attractions Magazine-The Show, The Mindy Mouse Show and FunaticsTV. Her other career included being a writer, artist/designer, special events creator and coordinator. Now she is enjoying the good life of Anna Maria Island, Celebration, Disney World and, of course, sharing magic at FUNaticsTV!

Magic Kingdom’s “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” Has Inspiring Messages

"Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire" Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World 2016

“Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” recently debuted on the Cinderella Castle stage at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort.  Besides being a fun, entertaining musical show, it has several inspiring messages for us all. (Full show video below) Mickey, his pals and their guests remind us …

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Dining at 1975 Disney World Resorts

Contemporary Resort, Grand Canyon Concourse, Walt Disney World 19070's

It’s 1975 and you’re vacationing at Walt Disney World.  It’s a beautiful evening and time to choose another special place to dine. At this time Disney World had just one theme park – Magic Kingdom, and three resorts – Contemporary, Polynesian Village and Ft. Wilderness Campgrounds.  The lesser-known Golf Resort …

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Mickey Mouse and His LiMOUSEine

Mickey Mouse's LiMOUSEine 1989

Did you know that Mickey Mouse had a limo?  It was a one-of-a-kind 40-foot LiMOUSEine that he used to tour the country in 1989 promoting the opening of the Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios). What a sweet ride!  The LiMOUSEine was an advanced state-of-the-art vehicle for it’s day.  It …

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New Disney Character Meet ‘n Greets Being Added in Parks

Zootopia characters at Magic Kingdom 2016

As summer approaches, cialis new Disney character meet ‘n greets being added in parks at Walt Disney World! Beginning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mickey and Minnie lead the way in a new meet ‘n greet beginning this week  on Commissary Lane.  In keeping with the Studios theme, guests will get …

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Tour of 1989 Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World

Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World Opening Day 1989 Entrance

May 1, 1989, the gates of Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World opened to a capacity crowd.  To celebrate the anniversary, let’s return to the 1989 park to complete our tour of opening day. This is the third of a three-part series on 1989 Disney-MGM Studios. In Part I, “Disney-MGM …

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