A Walt Disney World vacation should be fun for everyone – not just your kids – the adults should get to enjoy all that WDW has to offer too! I know when it’s a ‘family vacation’, everything tends to revolve around the kids, which is all well and good, but
Tag: Cirque du Soleil
To Cirque or Not to Cirque THAT is the Question !?
I was recently in Disney with my travel agency (Pixie Vacations) and we were treated by Disney to a Cirque Du Soleil La Nouba show at Downtown Disney. I had heard of Cirque Du Soleil before but had never thought twice about going. Don’t get me wrong, I am a
Muppet Mania Features Disneyland Band!
Muppet Mania has swept the nation and left us all singing “mana-mana”, no matter how many times we tell our children to stop…it’s still in all of our heads. While the muppets were busy making parents reminisce and kids smile you may not have noticed a familiar background in the
Oldies But Goodies – What Brings Us Back, The Tangibles
As we get older we generally find that different things become important to us. When we were younger we looked forward to the thrill of riding the biggest, best, and most exciting attractions and some of us still do (me). But, when you reach a certain age (different for everyone),
Delicious Directory: Guide to Food and Wine Festival
Before you enter the World Showcase and indulge in the sights, smells and sounds of the Epcot International Food and Wine festival, take a look at this years map and list of events so you can plan ahead. No one can be held responsible for their actions amid the bountiful
Top 10 Activities for Adults at Walt Disney World
For those of you who think Walt Disney World is “just for kids”, thank again! There is plenty to do for adults too, including: Water sports: You can go water skiing, jet-skiing, rent a boat (motorboats, or pedal boats and canoes for the more physically inclined), and even go para-sailing
Disney: Get it For Less
The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka Prince William and Kate) recently wrapped up their tour of Canada and the United States. As an ordinary commoner, it was a lot of fun to drool over admire the extraordinary designer outfits Kate wore. Sadly, I do not have the royal
Spending the Day at Downtown Disney
Let’s say, for argument’s sake, that you decide to visit Walt Disney World and to spend a day not at the theme parks. Shocking idea, I know. Perhaps it’s a travel day or a rest day in the middle of a longer Disney vacation. Or just something…different. What do you
Oldies But Goodies – Debunking A Few Myths
Every time I discuss our next Walt Disney World vacation with family, friends, and co-workers (yup, I can’t not talk about the vacations) I get bombarded with reasons that a couple of old coots like us don’t belong there. You can relax though because for every reason they give me
Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t Over Buy Your Vacation Package
When we all travel to Walt Disney World, the resort hotel we choose is the easiest purchase decision we make because the costs of the room are pretty much up front with no surprises. We simply purchase what we can afford. My concern is the rest of the package which,
Special La Nouba Performances at Downtown Disney on Dec. 31, 2010
New Year’s Eve is a special evening at the Cirque du Soleil theater at Downtown Disney as the cast sets the stage for the New Year with artful performances of La Nouba toasted with a sip of champagne. Guests will also receive a special limited-edition La Nouba pin created for
Oldies But Goodies – Cirque du Soleil
Let’s face it fellow Seniors, we love to be entertained. We also love the chance to sit in a cool, shady area several times a day while touring Walt Disney World. Perhaps this explains the large numbers of folks with white hair, and alas in my case as with many
Downtown Disney’s La Nouba Presents Fantastic Offer to Florida Residents Aug. 17–Oct. 23
La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce a special $50 ticket price for Florida residents. This offer is available for performances August 17 – October 23 on category 2 seats (limit 6). This authentic Cirque du Soleil production has added two acts inspired by the playfulness of
Date Night at Walt Disney World
When’s the last time you got a sitter and went out for the night? Trying to remember? Yeah, me too. There always seems to be something or someone that needs our attention and at times it’s tough for us to get out alone for a grown-up date night. Luckily, we
