Tuesday

Happy Birthday to The Mouse Connection!

Well, the Mouse Connection is officially a year old!  I have really enjoyed blogging about how to "do Disney" over the past year.  Some months I was a better blogger than others, but regardless, you came and you read...and I appreciate you doing so!  In the past year there have been 2 column designs, 87 posts (a bit short of my twice a week goal), thousands of visitors, and probably at least that many misspellings and gramatical errors.  (My mother is an English professor, it clearly is not in the genes!)

I started this blog as a labor of love and to give my clients a crash course in Disney 101.  I have been amazed at how many others have followed along the way.  Who knew that people from every corner of the globe actually cared about my Disney ramblings?!?!  The best part of all is when I get an email from a reader who lets me know that a trip really made their vacation better.  It honestly makes it all worthwhile.

I thought it would be fun to list the most popular blog posts that I have done in the past year...counting down from number five...

5.  Aloha! Welcome to Disney's Polynesian Resort

4. Got Kids? Get Glow Sticks!

3.  Going to Disney: How to Tell the Kids

2.  Fun Facts: Magic Kingdom Tunnel System

And hands down, the most popular post:

1.  Fun Facts: Cinderella Castle


Of course, I have a few favorites as well...

The most often linked to post...   Keep up with your Kids!

My goofiest post...  A Dozen Great Uses for a Ziploc bag

My most commented on post...  Diary of a Park Bag

My most self serving post...   Why use a Travel Agent for your Disney Vacation?

And finally, the post I am the most proud of...   Win a 5 Night Disney Vacation and Help Raise $10K for MD Research

So thanks for coming along for the ride.  I am looking forward to another year together!
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3 comments:

  1. BirdMay 10, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Happy Blogoversary!! I especially want to that you for that wonderful year! I believe I've commented before that you were the reason I got into Disney blogging, but I wanted to thank you again! It was your "Telling the kids" post that pulled me in, and I quickly read through your entire blog in a sitting. Thanks to your Glow Stick post I have already purchased these (and even some extras, as you mentioned your generosity of sharing with the children around you). I also especially loved the Ziploc bag post, and have already stashed those with my stuff, ready to start packing this weekend. I especially love the tip for putting a day's complete outfit in a bag to make it easier when getting ready in the mornings!

    Wow, got a little long-winded there. Congrats on a year, and thanks for the wonderful posts and tips you've provided. I wouldn't be where I am without them.

    www.disneybird.blogspot.com

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  2. GingerMay 11, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Thanks, Disneybird! You are good for a gal's ego! ;)

    I need to get you added to my blog roll!

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  3. AmandaMay 11, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Congratulations on your 1 year blogoversary!! I love reading your posts and have gotten so many great tips that I will be using on our next trip. I can't wait to read for another year!

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