Tag: Trip Reports
So after the end of Destination D, I ran over to the Magic Kingdom to catch the new interactive headstones over in the Haunted Mansion queue. They’re amusing enough, but it’s true that they don’t do much to maintain the genuine air of suspense and disquiet that some find an integral part of this attraction. … Continue reading "How I Spent My Spring Break: D23, WDW, SWW, DL, and Various Other Acronyms (Part 2.)"
How I Spent My Spring Break: D23, WDW, SWW, DL, and Various Other Acronyms (Part 1.)
Posted onWhile I attended a multitude of events and places last month, most of them have already been covered in depth erstwhile. Here then, for your perusal, is a more superficial accounting of what you might have seen had you been in my slightly-tired shoes recently. Last month saw the publication of Dick Van Dyke’s new … Continue reading "How I Spent My Spring Break: D23, WDW, SWW, DL, and Various Other Acronyms (Part 1.)"
Oh, My Aching Feet! Travel Around Walt Disney World from a Different Perspective
Posted onby Michelle Scribner-MacLean As part of Team AllEars, I can tell you that I’m part of a group of people who love our gadgets and data collection, in addition to running. Lots of us use different gear to track our training progress including running watches, GPS apps on our phones, and satellite running watches. They … Continue reading "Oh, My Aching Feet! Travel Around Walt Disney World from a Different Perspective"
Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next May 11-16, 2011
Posted onWednesday, May 11 We checked in at our resort a day before the D23 events began so that we could get settled at the resort and eat at a couple of our favorite places. We spent the morning at Epcot. The renovations in Mouse Gear are finished. When you walk in, at least at the … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next May 11-16, 2011"
Theme Park Snapshot – May 5, 2011
Posted onDay 2 of my very short trip to Orlando: Since today was a Magic Kingdom day, I figured it would be a great chance to check out all the new things since my last visit two months ago — and there have been quite a few. My first stop was at the new Town Square … Continue reading "Theme Park Snapshot – May 5, 2011"
Theme Park Snapshot – May 4, 2011
Posted onI’m here in Orlando for a few days, spending a little time with some family I haven’t seen for a while, so I thought I’d share with you all a quick snapshot of the sights and sounds around the parks. Of course, these impressions of mine are very subjective and limited to just what I’ve … Continue reading "Theme Park Snapshot – May 4, 2011"
Disney ‘Round the USA and Canada – Monday & Tuesday, April 25-26, 2011
Posted onDeb Wills is off on another adventure — this time starting at Disneyland in California, then taking the Disney Wonder to Canada (Vancouver), followed by the first Disney cruise to Alaska! She’ll be sending photos via Twitter along the way (you can follow her @AllEarsDeb) as much as she is able to — but for … Continue reading "Disney ‘Round the USA and Canada – Monday & Tuesday, April 25-26, 2011"
Off We Go……..Disney Round the USA and Canada
Posted onBy the time you read this, I’ll be either on my way to the airport or on a plane to the west coast. As I mentioned in my last blog, this is a Mega-Disney trip taking place over 3 weeks. First stop is Disneyland. I thought it might be fun to go back over previous … Continue reading "Off We Go……..Disney Round the USA and Canada"
April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 2
Posted onHere’s part 2 of my trip to Disneyland earlier this week – this part covers Disney California Adventure, which is where most of the construction activity is taking place. DCA’s Entrance Plaza seems to be taking shape quickly – it looks more and more like Disney Hollywood Studios all the time. Big changes at the … Continue reading "April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 2"
April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 1
Posted onAfter I attended Tuesday’s press event on the new Tinker Bell 1/2 Marathon I wandered around Disneyland, DCA, the Disneyland Hotel and Downtown Disney for a while. There’s still lots of construction going on at the Disneyland Hotel – beginning with the remodel of the Magic Tower. The new restaurant complex behind the Never Land … Continue reading "April Disneyland Trip Report – Part 1"
