When I was growing up in Ohio, everyone in my family agreed that when our current life was over we all wanted to come back as dogs, but not just any dog, one of my aunt Marcia’s dogs. They lived that well – loved, cared for, and cuddled on the couch. Now I’ve found a new…
From the Blue Man Group on Norwegian Epic to a Broadway production of “Chicago” scheduled for the new Allure of the Seas in December, never have there been as many entertainment choices for vacationers at sea. As the size of new mass-marketed cruise ships continues to grow toward the gigantic resorts of Las Vegas, the scope…
More than 10 years has passed since Walt Disney Co. made a major splash in the cruise world with its first two ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Come January (2011), the company known best for its theme parks will roll out a third ship, the Disney Dream. As you expect from Disney, the Dream,…
The Eclipse, Celebrity Cruises newest ship, has passed its first test. While still a month away from an inaugural cruise in Europe with paying passengers, the Celebrity Eclipse was cheered by thousands of well wishers and curious onlookers as she slowly made her way on Thursday along 20 miles of the river Ems from shipyard…
Volunteering to help people in your community is its own reward. People who perform volunteer service are nearly unanimous about one thing — how good they feel about their contributions and how much fun they have making a difference in someone else's life. This year, the folks at Disney are offering a further reward. One…
Wonder if President Barack Obama cares about his image, soon to grace the Hall of Presidents exhibit at Disney World's Magic Kingdom near Orlando? Yes he does. Check out this report from the New York Times. The Hall of Presidents is set to reopen July 4. Disney folks call the Animatronic figure of the current president…
News from Disney World, near Orlando The Hall of Presidents, my favorite attraction at Disney's Magic Kingdom, reopens July 4, with Disney's Audio-Animatronic version of President Barack Obama. His likeness — and words — will join 43 previous presidents of the United States as part of a celebration of American history. The Treehouse Villas at…
For kids, Disney World is all about parades and familiar characters of fantasy. Most of the time, visitors to the Magic Kingdom crowd to a line of kids and adults at the edge of Main Street and do their best to make sure the youngest and most shy child has a good view as the…
One path to stardom as the so-called "American Idol" starts at Disney World near Orlando, Fla. All you have to do is buy a ticket to the theme park, audition, and compete with other park visitors. The daily winner gets an audition for the popular television show. Disney operates seven shows each day in its…