AUTHOR: DIS Contributor
What I Learned About Disney Fans from Attending the D23 Expo
Before the D23 Expo this year, I always thought I was a “true” Disney fan. After all, friends and family mock me for going to the parks so often (instead of other vacation destinations). I am a former Cast Member at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. My office calendar, and the pictures on my desk at work, … What I Learned About Disney Fans from Attending the D23 Expo
Disney is Removing the ‘California’ from California Adventure
When Disney announced new changes coming to Disney California Adventure during the Parks and Resorts panel at the recent D23 Expo, it was easy to immediately be excited about what seemed to be interesting and popular additions to the park; upon further contemplation, however, one can come to the realization that the entire park has … Disney is Removing the ‘California’ from California Adventure
The Return of the Disneyland Railroad and Rivers of America
The best development at Disneyland in 2017 is the return of some old favorites. After going down for a year and a half, the Disneyland Railroad and Rivers of America are back in action and looking better than ever. New scenery and upgraded show scenes have brought new vitality to these Disneyland classics. The Rivers of America … The Return of the Disneyland Railroad and Rivers of America
When You Wish Upon a Star, and It Lands on Your Head
The best advice I can share with fellow Disney vacationers is to understand that expectations are high (as they should be for such an investment), but even Disney can disappoint. Outside factors (those beyond Imagineer, cast member and even Mickey himself’s control) will interfere with your memory-making. I have grouped these interruptions into three categories: … When You Wish Upon a Star, and It Lands on Your Head
Disneyland vs. The Magic Kingdom: New Orleans Square/Liberty Square
Of all the lands in Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, the ones that are the least similar to their respective counterparts are New Orleans and Liberty Square. The reason that they are so different is that they are pretty much different lands. Liberty Square has to do with Colonial America, while New Orleans Square obviously has … Disneyland vs. The Magic Kingdom: New Orleans Square/Liberty Square
Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World Without Speaking English
Walt Disney World has hundreds of thousands of international guests every year. Not every single guest speaks perfect English. Disney has to know how to deal with this and they do. There are multiple resources available to you in order to help you, some from Disney, others not. Cast Members Most cast members will try their … Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World Without Speaking English
Taking a Stroll with Walt: July 4th on Main Street U.S.A.
July 4th, 2016: Main Street U.S.A. was completely packed, people darting here and there throughout the colorful signage and decorated store-front glass. There was an extra air of excitement surrounding events that day, as you could feel a type of warm electricity running through the whole place. What a wonderful way to spend America’s Independence … Taking a Stroll with Walt: July 4th on Main Street U.S.A.
Disney Stores Around the World: New York City
For those of us who don’t get to Disney Parks and Resorts as much as we’d like to, the longing for Disney can be temporarily soothed by an occasional trip to the Disney Store. While most mall Disney Stores can sometimes feel more homogeneous than magical, stores located in city hubs often feel like they’ve … Disney Stores Around the World: New York City
6 Tips For Cruising During Hurricane Season
Our family was not new to cruising, but when we boarded the Disney Fantasy at Port Canaveral on October 1, 2016, we were new to cruising during hurricane season. Our seven-day sailing to the Western Caribbean and Castaway Cay instead became an eight-day sailing without Castaway Cay due to Hurricane Matthew churning up Florida’s east coast. This altered … 6 Tips For Cruising During Hurricane Season
Top Three Purchase Recommendations for Your Alaskan Cruise
The Disney Cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder was a splurge, expensive when you figured in flights, hotel the night before the sail away day, the cost of a 7 night cruise with a Navigator Veranda (7A), and lots of adventurous port excursions. But for our family of three, we were looking forward to … Top Three Purchase Recommendations for Your Alaskan Cruise
