Tag: norway
Tuesday – Alesund We had a fair bit of motion during the night, but not bad. Mostly things were creaky. I slept better but the jet lag caught up with Lee and he was awake for a while…just watching the hours tick by…. We had an excursion in the morning, but we didn’t have to … Continue reading "Norway Cruise 2015 – Part 5, Alesund"
Norway Cruise 2015 – Part 4, Stavanger
Posted onMonday – Stavanger Our first port in Norway! As a reminder, it’s pronounced “Stuh-VON-gur”. It was an early day for us – we needed to meet for our excursion at 8:15. So we got up about 7:00 and went to Cabanas for breakfast. Lots of other people up early, also. It was looking like an … Continue reading "Norway Cruise 2015 – Part 4, Stavanger"
Norway Cruise 2015 – Part 3, Embarkation and Sea Day
Posted onSaturday – Embarkation and Sailaway As I mentioned in Part 2, we were very happy to get to the port and see the Disney Magic waiting for us! Though we really enjoyed Copenhagen, we were ready to begin our cruise to Norway. Disney had added a few touches to the generic cruise terminal they are … Continue reading "Norway Cruise 2015 – Part 3, Embarkation and Sea Day"
Norway Cruise 2015 – Part 1, Wonderful Copenhagen
Posted onWhen Disney Cruise Line announced they were sailing to Norway for the first time in 2015, we thought about it for all of a couple seconds before deciding we wanted to go. Though we did spend more time deciding which Norway itinerary. There were three offered: the seven-night and nine-night Norway cruises, and then a … Continue reading "Norway Cruise 2015 – Part 1, Wonderful Copenhagen"
“Frozen Ever After” to Open in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion in 2016
Posted onWalt Disney World has announced some details on the new "Frozen" attraction that is being constructed in Epcot's Norway pavilion, slated to open in 2016.
Disney Pic of the Week: Wood
Posted onWood — what would you have selected for your Pic of the Week for this category? I remember years ago, perhaps late 90s, seeing a wood carver in Canada making one of the totem poles that later became part of the area. Unfortunately, I can’t find any photos of that. But what I did find … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Wood"
2015 Norwegian Fjords Sailings New Port Adventures
Posted onDisney Cruise Line invites families to explore culturally rich and exotic locales, with Port Adventures like only Disney can do, during its 2015 Norwegian Fjords sailings.
From June to August 2015, the Disney Magic returns to Europe, visiting the Norwegian Fjords and Iceland for the first time. Guests exploring these new ports, steeped in Viking history, will be treated to richly diverse destinations that showcase iconic locations, enchanting cultures, tantalizing cuisine and unrivaled experiences.
Epcot’s Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Lunch Review
Posted onEver wonder if the Princess Character Meal at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is worth the $40++ it costs? Deb Koma and myself review the popular princess meal in this episode.
We tell you everything you need to know from the food, to the princesses to the uniqueness of this experience.
Are you a Frozen Fan?
Posted onDeb talks about the announcement by Tom Staggs on September 12, 2014 to integrate more components of Frozen into Walt Disney World.
Flowers and Trolls in Norway
Posted onA Troll topiary pops up out of a field of wildflowers.Nikon D700/24-120VR, 1/125s, f/8, ISO 2200, EV -0.3, 24mm focal length. Appropiately, a troll pops up among beautiful wildflowers in Epcot’s Norway pavilion during the Flower and Garden Festival. A bright and beautiful Disney Pic of the Week about Flowers.
