In December, my parents announced that they were taking my family to Disney World in October. It would be my kids first trip to Disney. My oldest was 8 at the time and the twins were 6. They were excited but they really did not understand what to ex…
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Disney Says ‘Aloha’ in 2011
Opening Fall 2011 Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai`i that includes traditional hotel rooms and Disney Vacation Club villas, is being built on 21 acres of oceanfront property in Ko Olina, 17 miles from Honolulu International Airport and approximately 30 minutes from Waikiki. Aulani draws its inspiration
Disney Dream Makes Splashy 2011 Debut
Launch of Disney Dream (January 2011) – A first-of-its kind water coaster that sends guests racing above the upper decks of the ship. An animated turtle that engages children in conversation about life in the ocean. A sophisticated lounge where the sun sets over the skyline of a different world-famous
Adventures by Disney Adds Egypt, Invites Families to Experience the World in 2011
Adventures by Disney (www.AdventuresbyDisney.com) has introduced its 2011 itineraries and adds a new destination to its collection – Egypt: “Pyramids, Pharaohs & Ancient Treasures.” Family-appealing vacations are a hallmark of Adventures by Disney. Egypt with its ancient and modern mysteries brings an exciting and exotic new dimension to the lineup
Now You Can Preorder the 2011 Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation Guide
The Intrepid Traveler is celebrating the all-new 2011 edition of Steve Barrett’s The Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation with a special pre-publication offer. Once again, Steve has trained his scientific eye of the knotty problem of how to guide you through all the magic, all the thrills, all the joy
Undercover Tourist Releases Top-Rated Travel App Lite for the Android Platform
Undercover Tourist, an Orlando, Florida-based discount travel company, today announced the unveiling of Undercover Tourist Travel app “lite” for the Android™. The launch of the Android travel app represents the second phase of the company’s extensive mobile app strategy. Undercover Tourist is one of the first major discount travel companies
Mirror Mirror On The Wall… Will You Apply to the Moms Panel this Fall?
Your passion for making magical Disney vacation memories reaches “to infinity and beyond.” Providing Disney trip suggestions comes with ease. Friends and family know you as the Disney “go-to” for any and all related information. If this sounds like you, then Disney Parks encourages you to apply for a seat
Disney World Quick Tips – Which Planning Guide To Use
Everyone who plans trips to Walt Disney World has their opinion as to which travel guide is the best to use for planning their visit. Just as these folks have their opinion, this is my opinion and only my opinion. I actually us three guides and in reverse order of
Disney Dream Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage Jan 26th 2011
The newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, Disney Dream, will set sail on her maiden voyage Jan. 26, 2011, from Port Canaveral, Fla. Taking family cruising to all-new heights, Disney Dream embraces the spirit of innovation, magical family entertainment and immersive experiences that have made Disney Cruise Line
GOOD EATS – Citricos, Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Enjoy the taste of Southern European cuisine at Citricos, located inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Inside this signature restaurant, the master chefs rotate dinner selections frequently with American dishes inspired by the cuisine of Pr…
Learning experiences at Disney World for Children
It’s That Time of Year AgainIt’s that time of year again when the kids head back to school, the weather gets cooler, and of course, Disney pulls out some deep discounts. You wonder why Disney the most “kid friendly” place on earth offers great …
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Magical Express.
One of my favorite benefits of staying on site is Disney’s Magical Express which, despite its name, isn’t the name of the tour bus belonging to a 1970s-era rock band. Magical Express, or “ME” as it’s known in Disney online communities, is Disney’s bus system that takes guests from the
Enhance your trip to Disney World with Pin trading
Pin trading is a fun activity the whole family can participate in. For our family it has added a new dimension of fun to our Disney World vacation both at the parks and beyond! Never done it? Here are some tips from my personal experience to help yo…
Disneyworld Quick Tips – How to stay cool
Right around this time of year everyone is looking for ways to stay cool while braving the heat at the Walt Disney World Resort. Some areas of the parks have full exposure to the hot Florida other areas just get really hot from being enclosed and not allowing for much
