Archive for the 'Destinations' Category

Panama Canal - Canal Transit Schedule

May 15th, 2008 - by Chris

Some people have asked for a schedule of our passage thru the Canal…

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Panama Canal: Day 4 - Keeping Busy

May 15th, 2008 - by Beci

First I will tell you that yes..  as predicted…  I do have a solid dislike for Mathew. But that means he did his job very well. I worked on a new leg torture device that managed to find muscles I didn’t realize I had and they were making sure I didn’t forget as I crawled out of bed this morning. < more... >

Panama Canal: Day 3 – Relaxing.. kind of .. at Sea

May 14th, 2008 - by Beci

I am really enjoying this itinerary and its only day 3! Its the first sea day with lots of activities and items on the agenda, including such strenuous to-dos as; should I have breakfast in or go up to the buffet? Should I take a nap in the cabin or take my glass of asti out on the balcony? decisions, decisions…. < more... >

Start Training now for Toy Story Midway Mania

May 14th, 2008 - by Annette

Monday I was able to attend the AP preview of Toy Story Mania and I have to say I was completely blown away with the attraction!  There is now another ride in Hollywood Studios that will draw you in again and again! < more... >

Panama Canal: Day 2 - Castaway Cay

May 13th, 2008 - by Chris

Before I kick off today’s post, I wanted to share a strange picture I took yesterday during the life boat drill…

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Today was fantastic weather, if perhaps a bit humid (it’s the ocean, there’s lots of water, what was I to expect…). Beci and I slept in a bit, and then at about 10 decided to head out to the adult beach at Serenity Bay for a swim and a bit of a layout. The Island is looking great right now. The trees and smaller plant life have all fully recovered from the two hurricanes that have come thru in the past 10 years, and the little improvements they have made all add up to an even better day on the Cay.

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Panama Canal: Day 1 - Departure Day

May 11th, 2008 - by Chris

Thursday night we jetted out from Seattle (after a 60 minute delay to fix a bad light on the coffee maker or something) and winged it on one of the only two direct flights from SEA to MCO. We both wanted to get to Florida early, because finding alternate flights at the last minute from Seattle is both difficult and wicked expensive. < more... >

Ode to the Toad and Other Adventures

May 4th, 2008 - by Joanne

Although I love Walt Disney World and it is like home to me (wink to the CA girls), I find myself giddy to get to place where it all began. I’m heading to Disneyland this month before my Disney Mexican Riviera Cruise to pay homage to Walt. < more... >

First Trip of 2008

May 2nd, 2008 - by Chris

Of course, Beci has been out and about at least once per month so far this year. I think she’s already been to Disney World three times, on a cruise once, and two weeks ago she was in LA on the Backstage Adventure. < more... >

ABD Backstage Magic -Day 2 – Lights, Camera, Adventure…Part I

April 23rd, 2008 - by Michelle


    As on my last ABD trip they get you up and out fairly early. This morning we were told once again to meet at TWIST in the Renaissance at 7:50am in order to make it to our breakfast spot.  Ah, breakfast this morning is across the street at Disney’s Soda Fountain and Studio Store. < more... >

Adventures by Disney -BackStage Magic - Day 1

April 22nd, 2008 - by Michelle
Well to say I could not sleep is an understatement. There is always the fear I’ll miss the flight or wake up late, etc. Luckily I set both my phone and an alarm clock at my sisters and I was only flying in from San Francisco, so no huge time change. < more... >