Monday, January 28, 2008

Disney World

Hi!
It's Raegan again. My daughter and I just returned from a 3 night trip to Walt Disney World. We flew from Dulles and utilized the Magical Express transfers offered by Disney. We stayed at the Pop Century Resort. This is a considered a value property. I was impressed with the hotel. The food court and shopping areas were very nice and the rooms were basic but clean and well decorated. Staying onsite is so convenient. We took the shuttles everywhere we needed to go. We spent the first afternoon and evening at the Magic Kingdom. Day 2 was spent at Hollywood Studios. I especially enjoyed Rockin' Roller Coaster and the Fantasmic light and fireworks show. On day 3 we went to the Animal Kingdom, my favorite park. The Festival of the Lion King show is my absolute favorite thing to see in all of Disney! We also loved Expedition Everest roller coaster. That evening we went to Epcot and visited all of the countries in the World Showcase and saw the Illuminations Laser and fireworks show. We went over the Martin Luther King Jr. long weekend and the parks were packed. The weather was chillier than I expected but we had a wonderful trip!

Disney Cruise Line

Hello!
It's Brandi and I've just returned from a 3 night Disney Cruise. Just a little background info, we are a family of four, 2 adults, 2 children; ages 10, and 13. We sailed from Port Canaveral on the Disney Wonder to Nassau, Bahamas and Castaway Cay (Disney's private island). The ship was a great size for us, not too big or too small. On a 3 night Disney cruise you change dining rooms every night for dinner, and your dining staff follows you to each dining room. The staff is wonderful, as expected with the high level of service Disney is known for. The cabins are great with a split bathroom. One has a shower and vanity, the other has a vanity and toliet, very convenient for families. The shows were one of a kind, Hercules the Musical, The Golden Mickeys, and their awarding winning show Disney Dreams, all must sees. The pirate party was a blast, and don't miss the fireworks at sea. Lots of shore excursions to choose from. We decided on a beach day at the Atlantis, while in Nassau. On Castaway Cay we did a family snorkel, saw a string ray, and spent the rest of the day lounging in the water and on the beach. This is a great family vacation for all ages.