Tag: Trip Reports
Day 2 of our Food and Wine Festival trip. We got a late start this morning – still on west coast time. I’m actually trying to STAY on west coast time until after the Tower of Terror 13K race Saturday night – my body will be much happier (ok, so “happier” isn’t really the right … Continue reading "WDW Food and Wine Festival Week – Day 2"
WDW Food and Wine Festival Week – Day 1
Posted onHi everyone! We have left the west coast for a week, and are here at WDW in Florida – mostly doing the Food and Wine Festival, but we’ll be visiting all the parks, too, and running the Tower of Terror 13K on Saturday night. We’re here with our friends Jim and Sherry, who haven’t been … Continue reading "WDW Food and Wine Festival Week – Day 1"
An Autumn Day at Disneyland
Posted onWarning: This is going to be a rambling collection of various observations. On Friday, September 26, the first official day of Disney’s HalloweenTime, I made a day trip to DL with my friend Kristin(e). (Spelled Kristin, but pronounced Kristine – got that?) Weather was beautiful and the crowds were minimal – the longest line we … Continue reading "An Autumn Day at Disneyland"
Deb and Steve Cruise Adventure Day 1
Posted onLinda and I left a very quiet BWI airport on Saturday morning. We couldn’t believe how empty the parking lot was at the terminal. Our skycap told us that number of travelers for Labor Day Friday and Sat, compared to last year, was down over 50%! WOW. Same was true for our Southwest Flight. Can’t … Continue reading "Deb and Steve Cruise Adventure Day 1"
Tusker House: Thumbs Up
Posted onJust thought I’d let everyone know that tusker House is AWESOME. This eatery recently switched from a quick-service location to a sit-down restaurant and offers a buffet for guests. In its quick-service days Tusker House was very good and now it’s even better. If you love the food at Boma’s at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge … Continue reading "Tusker House: Thumbs Up"
Fess Up: Is This a Fantasy of Yours?
Posted onIt was another rainy day in Walt Disney World”¦my wife’s birthday. However we would not let the weather “dampen” our spirits. On this day shopping was the priority and we shopped at several places, including Downtown Disney. While in the World of Disney store a promotion caught my eye. That made me think about a … Continue reading "Fess Up: Is This a Fantasy of Yours?"
Fay, Fay Go Away by Michelle Scribner-MacLean
Posted onFay, Fay, Go Away! By Michelle Scribner-MacLean Tropical Storm Fay arrived in Orlando on Tuesday and must have liked it”¦.because she decided to stall off the coast and stay for a while. On Monday night guests received a phone call stating that, because of the storm, which was predicted to hit midday, all parks would … Continue reading "Fay, Fay Go Away by Michelle Scribner-MacLean"
Thanks Fay – Walt Disney World During Tropical Storm Fay
Posted onEarlier this week there were all these reports about Tropical Storm Fay and how it had potential to develop into a huricane. All of Florida was bracing itself for a day of two of heavy rain, damaging winds, and who knows what else Mother Nature had up her sleeve. For those who are visiting Walt … Continue reading "Thanks Fay – Walt Disney World During Tropical Storm Fay"
Orlando Observations – Walt Disney World Style
Posted onWell I’m back in Orlando for 10 days of willfull suspension of disbelief and along the way we all know that I’ll be sharing some observations with all of you and hopefully also provide some insight and some tips to help you on your next visit to Walt Disney World. And of course it would … Continue reading "Orlando Observations – Walt Disney World Style"
Intestinally Challenged Part II: Tea, Nuggets, and Dried Fish
Posted onIntestinally Challenged Part II: Tea, Nuggets, and Dried Fish When we last left I was retelling the Sip and Snack Around the world challenge that was taken on by Annette Owens, Len Testa, Mike Newell, and myself. We had just finished Germany and were now on our way to China. China: Joy of Tea Stand … Continue reading "Intestinally Challenged Part II: Tea, Nuggets, and Dried Fish"
