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The Lost Kingdom: What happened to Disney?

I didn't grow up in a family with a lot of money. Both my parents worked hard and were conscientious with finances. Our family vacations were something I will always remember and treasure. Not just because of the time spent together, but because of the efforts to save up enough to make them happen. I realize that now more than ever. They were not rich, but we were blessed.  Camping trips on islands, a cabin in the woods on a mountain in New Hampshire, water skiing on lake Winnipesaukee, a cross country road trip... I have a lot of fond memories. We even visited the Magic Kingdom. Multiple times. It helps when your parents knew someone who worked at Disney at the time. That's probably the only way we were able to go in the first place.  The Hall of the Presidents, Swiss Family Treehouse, the Jungle Cruise, it 's a small world. We knew where everything was! I was never a huge fan of Mickey Mouse. Donald Duck was my favorite.  It was a lot of fun roaming around the park and ta