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1996, 1997, 2000

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FAMILY
NAMES

LOFTIN:
 Beatty
 Corzine
 Cranford
 Fisher
 Givens
 Harwell
 Kaiser
 Lanier
 Lomax
 McCorkle
 Rudisill
 Sherrill
 Upright
 Washington
 Work

SETZER:
Aderholdt
Barringer
Bovey
Bushart
Deal
Heavner
Herman
Ikert
Miller
Motz
Rankin
Witherspoon

GOBLE:
Babst/Bobst
Douglas
Faber
Fink
Fulbright
Hefner
Meinhert
Miller
Muller
Pabst/Bobst
Robinson

JOHNSON:
Corzine
Fink
Hamilton
Kaiser
Leslie
Lewis
Moore
Sherrill
Upright
Wilkinson

Additional
Family
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Walt Disney World Resorts 1996, 1997, 2000 & 2015     If you ever go to Disney World and don't stay at one of their resorts, you're making a big mistake - especially if you have kids. There are over 30 resorts to choose from and they are themed to make you stay more enjoyable. We stayed at Dixie Landings in 1996 & 2015, at All-Star-Sports in 1997, and at All-Star-Movies in 2000. Other themed Disney resorts include: All-Star-Movies, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Art of Animation Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, Contemporary Resort, Coronado Springs Resort, Polynesian Village Resort, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and many more.   We went to Disney World four times during our marriage/life time. On our first triep, I/Curtis was 42, Carolyn 43, Beth was 19 and Philip was 17. We had planned the trip around Spring-break from school for Philip, but due to snow that winter, Spring-break was dropped, so Philip (and the rest of the family) went on Spring-break while school and work continued back home.   Our first and third trips were cruise and Disney World combination trips; the cruise was 4 days and our stay at Disney World was three days. On our first trip, we cruised on The Big Red Boat. Our second cruise as on the Disney Wonder.   Our first trip to Disney World was on 15 March 1996; Our second trip was 10 October 1997; and our third thrip was 09 March 2000. Our last trip to Disney was in November 2015.       DISNEY's DIXIE LANDINGS     Disney's Port Orleans Resort Riversade was designed to reflect the antebellum south along the Mississippi River. The resort opened in 02 Feb 1992 as DISNEY'S DIXIE LANDINGS RESORT, initially with rooms located in its Alligator Bayou section. Shortly afterwards the Magnolia Bend section was opened. We stayed in the Alligator Bayou section of Disie Landing. Alligator Bayou has 1,024 guest rooms in 16 buildings styled as rustic, weathered lodges, with 64 rooms per lodge. It was considered a mid-range resort, as far as cost was concerned.   Beth & Philip outside the entrance to Dixie Landings   This was the only trip we ever did that included a rental car (red). When we arrive in Florida, we went across the street to the car rental and picked up our car that we used to drive to Port Canavaral for The Big Red Boat cruise. When we got back from the cruise, we drove to Disney World. When the Disney part of the vacation was over, we drove the car back to the car rental, crossed the street to the airport, and took our plane back home.   Beth and Philip, and the red car, outside of the building were we lodged in 1996   Our room was 1510 and was located in Alligator Bayou. It turned out to be a very good location because it was close to the bus terminal and the Colonel's Cotton Mill.   Curtis on the path to our lodge, and Philip & Beth in our room in 1996   There were several location at Dixie Landings where you could eat. Our favorite was at the Colonel's Cotton mill. The food was good and less expensive that eating in the parks. We ate as many mals as we cook at the Mill. The cheese calzones were one of our favorites.   The Colonel's Cotton Mill   Philip and Beth on the bride near the Dixie Landing's Bill   (Left) Curtis at the food court, (Right) Beth, Philip and Carolyn at the food court Every minute at Disney World was "Go, Go, Go" - Beth & Philip try to catch a short nap while Carolyn reads   When you stay at one of the resorts on Disney property, you're provided free transportation to and from all the different resorts, parks, and attractions. Buses run every 15-20 minutes and often the bus drivers can be as entertaing as some of the acts in the parks.   Heading out for another day in the parks       A Typical Morning at DISNEY WORLD 16 Mar 1996 Saturday: MAGIC KINGDOM, DISNEY/MGM STUDION, & POLYNESIAN LUAU     TIME ACTIVITY     5:00 a.m. Out of bed, shower and get dressed 6:00 a.m. Breakfast at Dixie Landings. Bagel with cream cheese, croissant, and mixed fruit. 7:00 a.m. We caught the bus to early entry at MAGIC KINGDOM. 7:45 a.m. Entered the Park. We went to FANTASYLAND and rode through "It's a Small World", "Peter Pan's Flight", and "Snow White's Adventure". At LIBERTY SUARE, Beth and Philip went to the "Haunted Mansion". In ADVENTURELAND, Carolyn and I took the "Jungle Cruise", and visited "The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse". 10:30 a.m. Caught the Monorail to the Tecket Center and Bus Facility 10:45 a.m. Caught the transit bus to Disney/MGM Studios. 11:00 a.m. At Disney/MGM Studios. Walked around looking the park over.       DISNEY's ALL-STAR-SPORTS     ALL-STAR-SPORTS is a resort at Disney World. It is one of five Resorts in the "Value Resort" category, along with: All-Star-Music, All-Star-Movies, Pop Century Resort and Art of Animation Resort. The resort is located on the southern portion of Disney World property and has a sports theme. The property is decorated with giant novelty items, such as surf boards, giant basketballs, a football field and a giant helmet.   We stayed at All-Star-Sports during our 2000 trip to Disney. The date of this trip was 09 March 2000. Our flight from Charlotte to Orlando was really bad. There was rain and a lot of turbulence. The plane would suddenly "drop" and people actually screamed. That was the closest I ever came to throwing-up on an airplane.   Curtis finishes his packing at home; Our baggage check   Electronic room keys from our Disney trips in 1997 and 2000   Arriving at Disney's All Star Sports Resort   (Left) Carolyn poses for a photo, (Right) Mears provided our transportation from the airport to the resort   The building we stayed in had a basketball thems     (Left) Curtis with Mickey Mouse, (Right) Our basketball-themed room at All-Star-Sports   The swimming pool at All-Star-Sports; Why would I ever swim at Disney World when I had a pool at home But - I did stop long enough to take a few photos.   Other buildings at All-Star-Sports had different sports themes       DISNEY's ALL-STAR-MOVIES     ALL-STAR-MOVIES RESORT is a resort hotel located at Disney World. The property is decorated with giant Disney film icons such as the Fantasia Pool; a Mighty Ducks-themed Duck Pond Pool; Herbie, The Love Bug; puppies form One Hundred and One Dalmations; and some of the cast of Toy Story. Like all the other "value resorts", the All-Star-Movies has a large food court and poolside bar. Most rooms are available with two double beds.   Our third trip to Disney World was March 9 - 16, 2000. We continued to us Mann Travel in Hickory, NC, as our travel agent.   Cost for this trip was $1498 round trip - including our flights. Not too bad for a 7-day vacation.   Arriving at Disney's All-Star-Movies     Carolyn checked us in, as usual, them we headed out to find our room   We stayed in one of Disney's "101 Dalmations" buildings   Some of the cool decorations at the resort   (Left) Curtis outside the Dalmation building, (Right) Novelty fire hydrant staircase outside the Dalmation building   As always, our room was nice and clean We have very long days but there was always a nap for Carolyn about 1:00 p.m. daily   Our room was 407 and was on the second floor   Each area at All-Star-Movies had a Disney movie theme such at "101 Dalmations", "Herbie the Love Bug, "Toy Story", "The Mighty Ducks", and Fantasia.   Signs point the way to the various movie themed buildings       Looking at the All-Star-Movies pool, you can see the "Fantasia" buildings on the left and right       The "Toy Story" themed buildings - Can you see Curtis with Woody?   The fire escape stairs on this building was disguised by a bucket of toy soldkiers   Curtis chats with some new friends - Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Goofy   CURTIS: "Donald, you're waisting a lot of time. Tell her how you really feeel. I'm your "bud'. I wouldn't lead you wrong". "OK, Goof. You've got one more chance to make that goal. Let's see you do it like you did at practice".       DISNEY's POLYNESIAN RESORT     Disney's POLYNESIAN RESORT is one of the resorts at Disney World in Florida with a South Seas theme. It is on the southern shore of the manmade Seven Seas Lagoon, south of Magic Kingdom. This resort is on the Magic Kingdom monorail loop. The main building is designed after a Tahitian royal assembly lodge.   By Chuck from San Francisco, CA - Polynesian Resort, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4124633   The only time we ever visited the POLYNESIAN RESORT was in 1996 when we had paid to participate in a Luau. We arrived at Luau Cove at 9:15 p.m. and received shell leis and then waited for dinner. A cast member explained Polynesian musical instruments such as the dourd, bamboo sticks, nose flute and feathered shakers.     At 9:30 p.m., we were seated at Table 49. Dinner included: Fruit (water melon, orange slices, honey dew melon, cantaloupe), Sweet Rolls, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Rice, Yams, Corn on the Cob, Broccoli and Cauliflower, Ice Cream Sundaes (with vanilla ice cream & chocolate syrup, strawberries and pineapple), Sprite and Coke. The cost of the Luau was $140 for the entire family - not including gratuities.     The show featured Native dancers from Hawaii, New Zealand, Tahiti, and other Polynesian Islands. Dances included the hula, with the t-leaf skirt and the fire dance. We didn't have the best seats at the show. It was difficult to get good photos.             The flaming knives dance from Fuji     Enjoying the mean and the show       DISNEY's GRAND FLORIDIAN     Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN is a Victorian-themed "luxury" hotel located at Disney World. The Grand Floridian is a "duluxe" resort and Disney's flagship and most opulent resort. We never visited the Grand Floridian but it could be seen from some of the parks.   Philip in 1997 with the Grand Floridian in the background       DISNEY's CORONADO SPRINGS     Disney's CORONADO SPRINGS is a resort hotel at Disney World located near Animal Kingdom Park and is a "moderate" resort. Its theme is southwestern America and colonial Spanish. Carolyn & I did visit the Resort in 2000 just to take a look around. We had wanted to eat at Coronado Springs but never had the opportunity.         DOWNTOWN DISNEY     DISNEY SPRINGS (previously known at DOWNTOWN DISNEY in 1997) is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment comples at Disney World. The 120-acre complex includes four distinct areas: Marketplace, The Landing, Town Center, and West Side. Buses and water taxis operated by Disney transportation provide transportation between Disney Springs and the other areas of Disney World.   On Monday 13 October 1997, Carolyn & I went DOWNTOWN DISNEY. The complex was the home of the Disney Marketplace, Pleasure Island, and The West Side in 1997.   Entrance to Downtown Disney/Disney Springs Marketplace and Bus stop   RAINFOREST CAFE   The RAINFOREST CAFE was a fun place to visit and eat. There was a place to shop as well as eat. (Pastas, salads, signature sandwiches, and adventurous desserts). Everything had a rainforest theme. The restaurant area had animated elephants and other wild animals.     PLANET HOLLYWOOD   PLANET HOLLYWOOD is a themed restaurant chain inspired by Hollywood. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, and Demi Moore were some of the actors who became investors and promotors of the restaurant chain.     FULTON'S CRAB HOUSE   FULTON'S CRAB HOUSE: The steamboat served lunch and dinner daily (fresh fish and other seafood). CAP'N JACK'S OYSTER BAR: The round building to the right of Fulton's Crap House, served lunch daily (Clam chowder, garlic oysters, shrimp, and prime rib).     VERO BEACH INFO CENTER & THE CHRISTMAS CHALET   DISNEY'S VERO BEACH RESORT was the first resort to be constructed outside the Disney World area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The THE CHRISTMAS CHALET offered year-round holiday enchantment with Disney Character items and hand-crafted ornaments.   (Left) Curtis checks out information about Disney's Vero Beach Resort (Right) Carolyn poses with Goofy, Pluto, Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck outside of the Christmas Chalet   LEGO IMAGINATION CENTER   Downtown Disney/Disney Springs was the location of the LEGO IMAGINATION CENTER.   Curtis poses for a photo with some other Disney guests in 1997     Curtis makes a new friend in 2000   WORLD OF DISNEY   WORLD OF DISNEY was the newest and biggest Disney shop on Earth at the time. It had twelve huge rooms based on Disney classics and showcased a mountain of plush toys, infant wear, gourmet items, and other Disney gifts.     PLEASURE ISLAND   PLEASURE ISLAND was an area of the Downtown Disney shopping, dining and entertainment district at Disney World. In 2008 all of its clubs were closed, but is retail stores and restaurant remained open. The area is now called The Landing.     ADVENTURERS CLUB   At the ADVENTURERS CLUB, zany explorers and their tall tales keep you laughing all night long in four outrageous rooms. Live stage shows, talking masks, and a floating genie head.   Curtis outsie the Adventurers Club   AMC 24 THEATERS COMPLEX   AMC 24 THEATERS COMPLEX is the largest theater complex in the Southeast. Super-comfy stadium seating and an incredible state-of-the-arts sound system.   Curtis poses outside the AMC Theaters Complex   HOUSE OF BLUES   HOUSE OF BLUES: From jambalaya to etouffee, it's authentic Mississippi Delta Cooking spiced with live music every night including blues, R&B, jazz, country, and swinging gosperl music. Chech out the huge concert hall featuring top artists performing live on special nights as weel as gospel brunches every Sunday.   STARABILAS   STARABILAS: Fun, rock & roll, Hollywood, TV and historical memorabilia       CIRQUE DU SOLEIL   CIRQUE DU SOLEIL was wonderful. The tickets cost us $134 but the performance was wonderful. We became Cirque fans after seeing this show and went to Cirque shows in Charlotte, NC, and in Las Vegas, Nevada. It you've never been to a Cirque show, you should go. It's different from anything you've ever seen.   We caught the boat from Dixie Landings to Downtown Disney for the Cirque Du Soleil show         SOURCES   Photos from Curtis Loftin's Disney World trips