As I stated on Tuesday, my family and I are planning to stay onboard while in port at Nassau, Bahamas in order to save money for our shore excursion at Castaway Cay. So, what on earth will we do while many of our fellow cruisers are off the ship? There are several choices for onboard activities while you are in port. Read more
Adrift with Disney: 75 – The Magic Number for First-Time Disney Cruisers
One week from today, I will be just 75 days from my cruise on the Disney Dream. If you are a first-time Disney cruiser like me, this number will be very important to you. Seventy-five days is the time at which your final balance is due (for stateroom categories 4-12), and it is also the day that you must register your passport information, you can book excursions, and you may book special dining experiences, spa treatments and kids club reservations. This is also the last day to receive a refund if you have paid for your trip but need to cancel (but I sure hope you won’t need to). Read more
The Balance of Disney World “Old” Traditions and New Surprises
Most people who visit Disney parks on a regular basis are used to the question about why they go back again and AGAIN. Of course there are all kinds of reasons why, but I was thinking a bit about this over the past week, and realized that some of the things that bring me back are, in fact opposites: I love the “traditional” things that we are used to and so love doing over and over again…and I also love the “new surprises” that Disney is so very good at offering their guests, in so many ways. I think that this second part was very much evident this past week. Read more
Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of September 19, 2011
Greetings Disney friends and Happy Weekend to you! My-oh-my what a busy news week it 
was in the land of Disney! 🙂 Of course, I am sure you heard some of it right? Well, not ALL had to do with large, blue people invading Disney World….. Here are some highlights!
I wanted to start with Brenda’s weekly series on Chip and Co.: Wednesday with Walt This week she described a dream of One Big, Happy Disney Community and you know…it sounds like an awesome idea to me! Plus, there is some info (finally!) about Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary Events! Read more
Disney’s FastPass vs. Waiting in Line
Call me crazy, but Disney’s fast pass service is something that we have never and will never use. For some, this is the most convenient and efficient way to see everything that Disney has to offer. I can remember vacationing to Disney as a little girl and standing hours and hours in anticipation waiting for our turn to ride. It made waiting for the attraction so worth it. It was what made Disney for us… well, Disney. You stand in lines and you wait. That is how we have always seen Disney. Now that Disney has fast pass, you can get your stub and return to the line later with little or no wait. Read more