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With the release of the 2014 sailings by the Disney Cruise Line, I have been dreaming about my past cruises. Last year, my wife and I enjoyed a 4-night cruise where we found Disney cruises can be romantic and fun. Remember, the golden hour (the hour before sunset) is a great time to photograph even … Continue reading "Dreaming of a Disney Cruise"
Disney Fantasy’s newest port of call: Puerto Rico
Posted onFor Disney guests who book a magical cruise, the island of enchantment now awaits. Disney Cruise Line recently added a new port of call on the Disney Fantasy’s Eastern Caribbean itinerary: San Juan, Puerto Rico. And the cruise line offers passengers a wide range of opportunities to explore the island through its 26 shore excursions. … Continue reading "Disney Fantasy’s newest port of call: Puerto Rico"
Sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy during its first holiday season
Posted onThere’s little doubt that sailing on the Disney Fantasy during its inaugural year is a memorable experience for most, but I recently discovered the holidays make it even more special. As soon as passengers enter the terminal at Port Canaveral, they will notice that the cruise line already has decorated for the season with a … Continue reading "Sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy during its first holiday season"
The Disney Wonder Countdowns to Port Miami
Posted onCaptain Mickey Mouse officially kicked off the countdown for the arrival of the Disney Wonder to Port Miami with a Disney-style unveiling of a larger-than-life banner proclaiming “See Ya Real Soon. When the Disney Wonder arrives in Miami on December 23, 2012, it will mark the first time a Disney Cruise Line ship has home-ported … Continue reading "The Disney Wonder Countdowns to Port Miami"
Disney Cruise Line’s holiday season begins in just 2 weeks
Posted onIt’s difficult to believe that Disney Cruise Line could pack any more magic into its sailings, but it happens during the holiday season, which begins in less than two weeks with Thanksgiving week cruises. Passengers who will be giving thanks at sea can enjoy traditional activities, if they choose. A bountiful Thanksgiving Day feast will … Continue reading "Disney Cruise Line’s holiday season begins in just 2 weeks"
What you should know if a hurricane threatens your Disney vacation
Posted onAs a longtime Sunshine State resident who has survived 18 hurricane seasons, I really feel for East Coast residents and what they are facing because of Hurricane Sandy. It’s frightening, to say the least, to see a massive storm slowly approaching your home. For my husband and I — and most of Central Florida — … Continue reading "What you should know if a hurricane threatens your Disney vacation"
Hidden Mickeys at Castaway Cay
Posted onDisney's Private Island, Castaway Cay, is loads of fun, and I hope you include Hidden Mickey hunting as part of your experience there. Castaway Cay has great Hidden Images! After I disembarked from the Disney Dream, I saluted Sorcerer Mickey on the ship's stern.
Disney Panoramic Views
Posted onBack in October of 2009, I wrote a post called Pano-Magic about how to best take a set of photos to create a panoramic image. This post will show you some common mistakes made when taking photos for and creating the panoramics in post-processing. Due to the locations, all of the photos were taken hand-held. … Continue reading "Disney Panoramic Views"
Disney Cruising for Couples
Posted onLast time I sailed on the Disney Dream was for her Christening Cruise back in January of 2011. On that cruise there were fewer than 1,000 passengers and most of them were media and travel professionals without their families. As you can imagine, I wondered how a 4-Night Caribbean cruise would be with almost a … Continue reading "Disney Cruising for Couples"
HGTV’s ‘My Yard Goes Disney’ returns tonight with 11 new shows
Posted onAfter a one-hour special in February, the second season of “My Yard Goes Disney” returns tonight at 8 p.m. ET on HGTV. The special and recent presentations at Walt Disney World by host Brandon Johnson offered fans a look at all the wonderfully themed and unexpected elements the show will feature this season. During the … Continue reading "HGTV’s ‘My Yard Goes Disney’ returns tonight with 11 new shows"
