The “Wetter the Better” is the motto of this thrilling raft adventure that sends you roaring down an abandoned mine and rushing on a river through the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It’s one of our tallest, longest, fastest rapids ride yet! Located at Disney’s California Adventure, the height requirement is 42″ or taller and [...]
Palm-shaded courtyards and Spanish-style haciendas create the perfect climate for relaxation. Soak up the sun or splash in the pool, designed as an archeological dig site with a five-story Mayan pyramid. The Resort features colorful plazas and picturesque vistas reflecting the beauty of Mexico and the American Southwest. To book a Disney vacation, contact me [...]
Buckle up at Radiator Springs Racers and compete with other speed seekers! Zip over hills, zoom around banked turns and cruise down straight-aways past the spectacular red-rock formations of Ornament Valley. Some of your favorite friends, like Sally, Luigi, Guido, Mack and Ramone can be seen at the track. Located in Cars Land, the height [...]
Walt Disney’s original Theme Park, Disneyland® Park, is the place where it all began! Eight themed Lands filled with timeless attractions, world-class entertainment and surprises around every turn have made this the place where dreams come true for more than five decades. No matter how many times you visit, it’s always an exciting, new experience! [...]
One time I got flipped-off by Joe Jonas. Kind of. I won’t say where or when – because that’s the quiz – but I was standing there when I noticed a bit of a hubbub going on. A kerfuffle, as it were. I might even go so far as to call it a brouhaha. People [...]
Located at the PleasureIsland section of Downtown Disney, Raglan Road offers Celtic fare. You can feast on beer-battered fish ‘n’ chips, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, fresh salads and mushroom risotto. Polish off your meal with bread and butter pudding or the chocolate-upon-chocolate Dunbrody Kiss! To book a Disney vacation, contact me at erica@blueskyjourneys.net
This is a hidden gem, especially for families with different aged children. Located to the right of SplashMountain, this shaded area has a small slide and tunnels for toddlers to entertain themselves while their siblings and / or parents enjoy the mountains. To book a Disney vacation, contact me at erica@blueskyjourneys.net
Annette Funicello – who passed away today at 70 – was discovered by Walt Disney himself during an amateur performance at the Starlight Bowl in Burbank. She was 13 years old at the time, and the two went on to have a lengthy relationship. The Disney Parks Blog has put together a series of photos [...]
And now it’s time to say goodbye… She may be gone, but Annette Funicello will always be part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios (barring any dramatic refurbs, I guess.) I was reminded of the reference when I read of her sad passing today. There are dozens of puns and jokes throughout the preshow at the Muppet [...]
If you like Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s’s got something coming this summer that’ll get you zip-a-dee-doo-dahing all the way to Adventureland. Pirates of the Caribbean: Treasures of the Seven Seas is the newest interactive game that’ll have guests adventuring around the park, solving riddles and defeating villains. From the Disney Parks Blog: “In [...]