I mentioned the Nassau Forts and Junkanoo Discovery excursion my wife and I did a couple of weeks ago when I talked about Disney Cruising for Couples. Thought you might be interested in a more in depth report. The night before, our room steward left us our Port Adventure Tickets. The ticket tells you when … Continue reading "Nassau Forts and Junkanoo Discovery Tour"
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Maelstrom Trolls in Norway
Posted onTrolls warn guests riding Norway’s Maelstrom ride.Nikon D700/50mm, 1/60s, f/1.8, ISO 12800, EV +0.3 In norse mythology, trolls are rarely described as helpful or friendly. The trolls guests meet on the Maelstrom ride in Norway send them into an exciting and backwards ride through a dark forest and almost over a waterfall. Not a very … Continue reading "Maelstrom Trolls in Norway"
The simple pleasures in life occasionally are overlooked like the saltiness of fresh sea air. It is unfortunate that for a countless number of people, something as enjoyable as sitting down to a good meal is rather difficult due to allergies and dietary restrictions. I myself cannot tolerate things like black pepper, white pepper, and … Continue reading "Dining at Disney World with Dietary Restrictions"
You know that old Norwegian proverb, We open the same time as Mexico and China. No? Well, it dates back to the 1980’s at Walt Disney World. This week Scott and I will edumacate you on all things Norwegian that we know of from the Norway pavilion at Epcot. For example, I learned that I’m … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Epcot’s Norway"
Where in the World #235
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Thank you to Danielle Ciotti Harsley, Claire Gregory, and my favorite Mccaffreys: Kerry, Patti, and Jeremy for my birthday wishes! Cookies?! … Continue reading "Where in the World #235"
Photowalking the Streets of America
Posted onLast month I hosted a photowalk on the Streets of America in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It did not turn out exactly as people thought it would. I had planned a surprise but could not revel it until the time of the photowalk as it was not confirmed until a couple of hours before the meet … Continue reading "Photowalking the Streets of America"
Backlot-Style Cops
Posted onIf you’ve ever toured a movie studio, you’ve seen the various falsified urban neighborhoods and cities they built on the backlot. With a change of window dressing and paint, a pawn shop turns into a pizzeria. Change out park benches, statues, and trees and you either set up for Ghost Whisperer or Eastwick. It’s fascinating … Continue reading "Backlot-Style Cops"
It’s been 6 years since I last experienced Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I’m not a big Star Wars fan but I do love events, especially those that are themed in detail. As I wandered about during this year’s kick-off, I noticed that Disney shirts had been replaced by Star Wars ones and … Continue reading "Photo Album – Star Wars Weekend T-Shirts"
I have walked through the Streets of America in Disney’s Hollywood Studios many times since the park opened back in 1989. The backlot facades of New York City and now including San Francisco adding to the atmosphere of Hollywood. I never really took the time to really look at those facades until I was researching … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Streets of America"
Where in the World #234
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Deb Ragno, you weren’t first with the answer and rightly so, since your three year old grandson was playing at your … Continue reading "Where in the World #234"
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