Disney Cruise Line celebrates Halloween on the High Seas

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My family and I enjoyed sailing aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship last year at Christmastime, and that journey made the holiday a unique occasion. But as much as I love Christmas, Halloween always has been my favorite holiday at Walt Disney World, thanks to the trick-or-treating fun of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. … Continue reading "Disney Cruise Line celebrates Halloween on the High Seas"
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You’re invited to Tour de Turtles kickoff near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

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Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will help kick off Tour de Turtles 2013 at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, and the public is invited to watch the beginning of this truly amazing race. Started in 2008 by the Sea Turtle Conservancy, Tour de Turtles is a fun way to learn about the long migration of sea turtles from … Continue reading "You’re invited to Tour de Turtles kickoff near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort"
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Radio Disney kicks off TRYathalon tour; DisneyXD to air competition in August

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Radio Disney kicked off a national tour this weekend designed to bring the fun of DisneyXD’s TRYathalon to kids across the United States. Orlando is one of the upcoming stops, and kids are invited to come out to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 10 a.m. Aug. 31 to experience it. Part of … Continue reading "Radio Disney kicks off TRYathalon tour; DisneyXD to air competition in August"
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SeaWorld Orlando releases 4 rehabilitated manatees at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

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On Thursday, my 8-year-old daughter and I felt like we had stepped onto the set of the television show “Sea Rescue” when we witnessed a SeaWorld Orlando team release four rehabilitated manatees into the wild. Although many people know that SeaWorld entertains and educates people through its theme parks, another goal of the company is … Continue reading "SeaWorld Orlando releases 4 rehabilitated manatees at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge"
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What makes Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park unique

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With its almost year-round warm weather, Central Florida is a natural location for an abundance of water parks. However, even though many places charge similar admission prices — about $50 per day — not all water parks deliver the same experience. Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach certainly are among the best-themed with … Continue reading "What makes Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon water park unique"
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Disney on Ice: Princesses & Heroes tickets on sale for Orlando dates

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One of the longest-running and popular Disney On Ice productions, “Princesses & Heroes,” is returning to Orlando in September, and tickets went on sale this weekend. Feld Entertainment describes the show this way: “Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves and Prince Eric breaks Ursula’s slithering spell to reclaim his … Continue reading "Disney on Ice: Princesses & Heroes tickets on sale for Orlando dates"
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Auntie Kau’i at Disney’s Polynesian Resort teaches guests to hula dance and make leis

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Disney's Polynesian Resort offers its guests many ways to be immersed in the South Pacific cultures it represents. For my young daughter, that meant spending time with Kau'i Brandt, better known as Auntie Kau'i, in the first-floor lobby of the Great Ceremonial House each day during our recent stay. At age 81, Auntie Kau'i is a Disney legend, having been with the Polynesian resort almost since it opened.
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Review: Lilo and Stitch Best Friends Breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian

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One of the highlights during my family's stay at Disney's Polynesian Resort this week was the Lilo and Stitch Best Friends Character Breakfast. My son was really looking forward to this experience -- which we had never done before -- because he would get to meet with his two favorite characters, Mickey Mouse and Stitch. I was looking forward to sharing the experience with my family and good friends. Plus, I was eager to enjoy my favorite Mickey waffles, too.
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