Adventures by Disney Day 2

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Our first full day on the Adventure. We all arrived at breakfast around 8am, much more rested than the travel day. Once again, the Amara Resort provided us with outstanding service and excellent food. (dinner the first night was as awesome). Our breakfast buffet included great coffee, delish fruit, Eggs Florentine, Smoked Bacon, sausage, oatmeal … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney Day 2"
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Adventures by Disney Day 1

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We finally left the Phoenix airport about 1:30. Loaded ourselves onto a motorcoach and off we went to Montezuma’s Castle. The drive was about 90 minutes. Along the way, both guides, Mike and Tiffany, talked about the area and introduced us to some of the geology, scenery and customs we’d learn about during our week. … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney Day 1"
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Adventures by Disney – It has begun!

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It is time! We have been at the Phoenix airport for a couple hours waiting for everyone in our group of 36 to arrive. There are 19 folks in the group I am part of, honcho’d be Beci of MouseFanTravel. After arriving at the airport, we were eventually greeted by one of our Adventure Guides, … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – It has begun!"
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Adventures by Disney – Phoenix Day 2a

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(Click on any photo for larger image) We woke up bright and early this morning. Linda told me that the message light was blinking on the phone “It’s your suitcase I bet!” So I immediately called bell services and sure enough, Southwest had delivered it during the night. YEA!!!! I wanted to hug and kiss … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Phoenix Day 2a"
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Adventures by Disney – Phoenix Day 2b (Monday)

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(click on any photo for larger version) After our mighty fine breakfast we looked for a grocery store for some bottled water to purchase, got a few other items and off we went to the Desert Botanical Gardens. Located in Phoenix, the gardens are 145 acres in the midst of the red rock buttes. Just … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Phoenix Day 2b (Monday)"
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Adventures by Disney – Phoenix #1

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Periodically, I am reminded and yes, reinforced, for my notion that whenever possible plan to arrive at your destination a day early. We don’t tend to do it as much with trips to WDW, but for cruises – oh yea! Today really solidified that for me. We got up bright and early, eager to start … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Phoenix #1"
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Adventures by Disney – Preparation

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It’s now 2 weeks until — let me rephrase that. I started this 2 weeks before the trip, but all the prep work has overtaken a lot of my writing. A little of the prep work does have to do with this trip, but the bulk of it is getting everything in place for the … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Preparation"
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Low/No Sugar Sports Drinks

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I’m getting ready for my Adventures by Disney trip to the Southwestern US which begins in less than 2 weeks. As part of that preparation, I’ve been looking for powdered “sports drinks” to bring with me. Just what is a “sports drink” anyway and does it really matter?! Ever since I can remember, we were … Continue reading "Low/No Sugar Sports Drinks"
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2008 Dining Plan Changes

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UPDATE INFO: 7/31/07 1) The Deluxe Dining plan still does NOT include gratuity. It DOES include the appetizer. 2) No word on DVC member pricing. ************* There has been lots of internet chatter about changes coming to the 2008 Magic Your Way Dining plans. AllEars now hears the following is scheduled to be announced in … Continue reading "2008 Dining Plan Changes"
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Upcoming 2007 Special Resort Discounts

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As is usually the case come this time of year, Walt Disney World announces Annual Passholder and Florida Resident room discounts for the remainder of the calendar year. These should be announced in early to mid August. What is different this year is that there will be a special 4 week period where the resorts … Continue reading "Upcoming 2007 Special Resort Discounts"
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