May 23rd is here!!!! It’s been well over a year since we booked the Disney Cruise in the Mediterranean. I’m very excited. Never been outside North America before. It also feels surreal… will we REALLY be in London and then Barcelona tomorrow? As you read this I will be either totally calm or frantic with … Continue reading "Cruising the Med – 5/23/07 – On Our Way!"
Disney Magic Update
Posted onYesterday, the Magic enjoyed it’s first port of call since leaving Castaway Cay in the Bahamas a week ago. Tenerife, the Canary Islands off the coast of north Africa (under Spanish rule)! Here’s a video put together by Verandah Man of the Magic coming into port Santa Cruz, Tererife. The video is from the cameras … Continue reading "Disney Magic Update"
Cruising the Mediterranean Part 6 – The Itinerary
Posted onWe’ve got a packed schedule for the 11 night cruise. In addition to all the ports of call, Disney Cruise Line has stated there will be new shows, new deck parties, the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean 3, special guests, Pirate Night, Princess and Prince night and much more. I think I’m going to … Continue reading "Cruising the Mediterranean Part 6 – The Itinerary"
Cruising the Mediterranean Part 5 – Reader Tips and the Magic’s Sailing On!
Posted onGreetings. Well the countdown is less than a week away! I can’t believe the trip is almost here. This evening I spent some time making some cabin door magnets for decoration. Important Note: Disney Cruise Line recently began a new policy on Cabin door decorations. They may ONLY be magnetic! No Tape and no glue! … Continue reading "Cruising the Mediterranean Part 5 – Reader Tips and the Magic’s Sailing On!"
Cruising the Mediterranean Part 4 – British Airlines and The Magic’s Journey Is Underway!
Posted onThanks to everyone who has been sending information to me about my upcoming trip to Europe and the Mediterranean Cruise. Here are two helpful emails I received about Luggage in London’s airports! LisaC writes: Just came back from Gatwick. The luggage limit for checked bags is 50 lbs but they will honor up to 70 … Continue reading "Cruising the Mediterranean Part 4 – British Airlines and The Magic’s Journey Is Underway!"
Cruising the Mediterranean Part 3 – PreTrip ToDos
Posted onI’m now less than 2weeks away from my first trip to Europe and the Disney 11 night Mediterranean Cruise. I’ve had such a busy spring – what with the Special Needs Book 2nd edition, the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – well; I’m just now really able to focus on the trip. LUGGAGE — First … Continue reading "Cruising the Mediterranean Part 3 – PreTrip ToDos"
Planning the Southwestern Adventures by Disney Trip
Posted onNext Steps….. Book our flights, decide on pre and post stays, if any. This turned out to be more of a challenge than I anticipated. The Southwest Adventure is a one way trip. It starts in Phoenix and ends in Moab, with a drop off at the Grand Junction Airport in CO. Let’s just say … Continue reading "Planning the Southwestern Adventures by Disney Trip"
Cruising the Mediterranean Part 2 – Excursions
Posted onAfter deciding to book Disney’s 11 night Med cruise, the next big decision, for me at least, was deciding on excursions. There are so many to choose from and of course, none offer everything you want to do… so you have some serious choices to make. The other complicating factor is that Disney Cruise Line … Continue reading "Cruising the Mediterranean Part 2 – Excursions"
4/25/2007 WDW Almost Live
Posted onEvening 4/21/2007 Tonight we dined at Jiko to celebrate our dear friends Tod and Sue’s anniversary. Our dinner was simply amazing and highlighted by manager Jeremy who paired each of our courses with a special South African Wine. We actually never did have a “main course” per se… but did manage to have several courses … Continue reading "4/25/2007 WDW Almost Live"
4/24/07 – WDW Almost Live
Posted onWell, as you can see, I didn’t quite finish the “live” updates from Walt Disney World. Things just got so hectic. Allow me now, to finish up the trip as best I can….. 4/20/07 Evening…. Dinner at California Grill was wonderful, as it always is for me. We were seating in the wine room in … Continue reading "4/24/07 – WDW Almost Live"