What is a “Fish Extender”?

After I booked my reservation for the Disney Dream, my travel agent told me that I would receive a “fish extender”?  She stated that when I got to my state room, I would receive one of these.  I was not really told anything else by my travel agent other than

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Disney Dream – Patience for the Porthole

When I booked my room aboard the Disney Dream, my goal was to get a room aboard the ship at the lowest cost.  I prefer to take more vacations per year, rather than staying in luxurious accommodations only one time per year.  So, when I received confirmation of my inside

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Off to Neverland On Disney Cruise Line

“Off to Neverland, and aaawwaay we go!” When you “think of the happiest things” (vacation planning!) what comes to mind? Running through the parks sun up to sun down, racing to attractions, worrying about advanced dining reservations or would you rather be like the mermaids in the lagoon…relaxing and splashing

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Disney Cruise Line – A Classic Tale of One-UpmanSHIP

Can you be at war with yourself? Well, if you are a multi-billion dollar conglomerate, the answer would appear to be ‘Yes.’ As you no doubt know, Disney is divided into many different segments, or businesses. You have the Movie Division. The Theme Parks Division. The Merchandising Division. The Cruise

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Disney 2011 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Congratulations! Here’s a toast to you for conquering 13.1 miles at the Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon. Results are now available. Now that you’ve finished 13.1 magical miles at the Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, run with us again in January at the 2011 WALT DISNEY

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Disney Cruise Line Welcomes Newest Ship During Christening Celebration Filled with ‘Dreams’

With a dash of Disney magic and a surprising twist, a helicopter hoisted a 16-foot “champagne bottle” across the bow of the Disney Dream during a christening ceremony this morning officially welcoming the newest ship to the Disney Cruise Line family. Serving the traditional role of godmother for the Disney

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All New: Disney Cruise Line Wave Phones

Disney will offer guests the use of “Portable Wave Phones” on board the ships of the Disney Cruise Line starting in December (December 16th on the Disney Wonder; December 18th on the Disney Magic.) The portable phones can send and receive phone calls and text messages from other Wave phones

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Disney’s newest ship will call Port Canaveral home and brings positive economic impact

The traditional plaque and key exchange for Disney’s newest ship, the Disney Dream, took place today commemorating the ship’s inaugural call on the port with an official maritime ceremony onboard.  Several elected and local officials participated in the event including Gov. Rick Scott and Port Canaveral Chief Executive Officer J.

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Disney Dream Arrives in Port Canaveral sparks new jobs

The newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Dream, sailed into its homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla., this morning after a 16-night trans-Atlantic voyage from Germany, where it has been under construction for nearly two years. Beginning with a maiden voyage on January 26, the Disney Dream will sail three-,

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Disney Cruise Line: Behind the Magic

Here is a special video spot showing how every member of the family can have a magical vacation on-board Disney Cruise Line. Do you recognize anybody in this video. No it’s not me 🙂 Related articles Disney Dream Begins Journey to Completion During ‘Conveyance’ on River Ems (chipandco.com) Moms Panel:

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The Disney Dream Innovations and Itineraries

The Disney Dream is the first of two new Disney ships being built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany.  The Disney Fantasy is also currently in production and is scheduled to set sail on its maiden voyage on April 7, 2012. Disney Dream Innovations Known for establishing the family cruise

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Walt Disney World Guests Can Make More Memories with Special ‘Free Dining’ Offer in 2010, 2011

As guests of Walt Disney World Resort are starting to “Let the Memories Begin,” sharing special vacation memories with each other, they have ways to make those memories with a special offer. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will find a feast of savings with a great “free

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