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Man, am I sore! I had my surfing lesson this morning which was amazing! The instructors are very helpful and friendly and by the end you are actually surfing! The instructors were from the Cocoa Beach surfing school and they come to Typhoon Lagoon a couple days a week. The nice thing about learning to … Continue reading "Walt Disney World as a Teen!!! Typhoon Lagoon Surfing – Part 9"
Mike’s 4 Park In 1 Day Challenge
Posted onSo, the other day, my dear friend Flo and I were talking about what we could do on our upcoming trip that would be different and exciting. We tossed around a few ideas like trying new restaurants, or maybe a new experience like a tour, the Richard Petty Driving Experience, etc. Nothing really popped, if … Continue reading "Mike’s 4 Park In 1 Day Challenge"
Deb’s Upcoming Adventures
Posted onI’ve been contemplating what to blog about next and I just couldn’t focus on a topic. Then it occurred to me the reason I couldn’t settle on a subject, is because I have 4 major adventures coming up within the next several weeks. I’ll be at Walt Disney World for Animal Kingdom’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. … Continue reading "Deb’s Upcoming Adventures"
Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #36
Posted onThis was Challenge #35: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/320s shutter, f9 The Harambe Reserve at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to these reticulated giraffes. You can catch a glimpse of them wandering the savannah when you take a ride on the Kilimanjaro Safari. Did you know that … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #36"
Focus on Disney World – April Calendar
Posted onIf you read my December 25, 2007 blog, you know that my holiday gift to you is that each month I will post a photo calendar page that you can print out and use at home or work during 2008. Wow – it’s already time for the April calendar. Here it is, ready for downloading. … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – April Calendar"
An Evening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the Adventurers Club
Posted onA few days ago, I visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out some Hidden Mickey sightings. A couple of folks had sent me photos of a Mickey image on Everest at night. Animal Kingdom usually closes at 5 pm or thereabouts, but it was open late this day, until 8 pm. So I drove to … Continue reading "An Evening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the Adventurers Club"
Yak & Yeti Update
Posted onLast week, I had lunch at the Yak & Yeti table-service restaurant for the second time. I’m happy to report that every thing is still top notch. The food was tasty and beautifully presented and the service was attentive and friendly. My only comment is that the prices are a little high for lunch. It’s … Continue reading "Yak & Yeti Update"
February WDW Trip Report Part 3a, Sunday 2/3/08
Posted onWow! I can’t tell you the last time I had a full day at WDW (it’s been several years) with absolutely NOTHING on the agenda. No dining plans, no meetings, no research, no meets… just a day for me to spend doing whatever I wanted. The first order of business was to NOT have a … Continue reading "February WDW Trip Report Part 3a, Sunday 2/3/08"
February WDW Trip Report Part 2, Saturday 2/2/08
Posted onSaturday was spent with a family who I’ve known for several years. Bonny and Andrew have a special daughter named MJ who is featured (page 246) in the PassPorters Open Mouse for Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line book I co-authored. MJ is a 7 year old girl with multiple disabities including Right … Continue reading "February WDW Trip Report Part 2, Saturday 2/2/08"
Animal Kingdom Turns 10 in April! Part 3
Posted onThis is the 3rd in a series of Blogs celebrating Animal Kingdom’s 10th Anniversary in April. Part 1 shared my original trip report from the Cast Previews. Part 2 talked about A Wild Decade celebration by the wdwcelebrations.com team. This blog shares Anita Answer’s initial thoughts about Animal Kingdom, from 1998. She was able to … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Turns 10 in April! Part 3"
