Princess A Great Choice for Alaska
We recently chatted with Carolyn Szekeres from Princess Cruises about Alaska and what Princess offers in general.
Disney Magic at Tortola
“Here’s the Disney Magic docked at Tortola…this was our favorite port! We took the island tour and had a blast!!! We went all over the island and then to Cane Garden Bay. This was awesome!! “
Remembering Captain EO and Michael Jackson
by Tim Larison
With the sad passing of Michael Jackson this week I thought back to Jackson’s starring role in Disney’s Captain EO – a remarkable 3-D movie that played in Epcot, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris in the late 80’s and early 90’s.
My first visit to Disney World was as a 30 year old in 1987 with my 23 year old sister Susan. We weren’t sure if a trip to Disney World would be fun for two young adults. We were wrong! We fell in love with Epcot and especially the “cool” 3-D Captain EO attraction (it was our favorite).
Michael Jackson was at his best in Captain EO. Director Francis Ford Coppola said afterwards “Michael Jackson was alot of fun to work with. He was like a kid working with a whole lot of big toys.” Captain EO was the most expensive 17 minute movie in history (with a pricetag of over 30 million).
In memory of Michael Jackson, relive the Captain EO movie here.
And watch this short feature with a young George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Eisner and others discussing the making of Captain Eo:
Interview with Kathleen Kavanagh on River Cruising
by Tim Larison
Last summer I took an Avalon River Cruise on the Danube through parts of Hungary, Austria and Germany. It was a fantastic trip! Tim was fortunate to have sailed with a river cruise “expert” on that voyage – Kathleen Kavanagh from Globus. We recently talked with Kathleen about river cruising and what’s new with Avalon Waterways.
Mystere by Cirque du Soliel
Review by Anne Larison
Want to know how to make your money last longer in Las Vegas? Get away from those slot machines and tables for a few hours and see a show.
Hire A Pet Sitter While On Vacation
Having pets can sometimes put a crimp into family vacation plans. Anne Manske of Lucky Mutts and More has a solution – hire a professional pet sitter! We recently discussed with Anne the services she provides and the benefits of hiring a pet sitter in general.
Misty Fjords Flight In Alaska
“Tim Larison recommended Michelle from Island Wings for our flight over the Misty Fjords in Alaska. Michelle is an independent operator and the only pilot. She will land
somewhere along the route so you can experience the beauty of the fjords from both the air and land. It was a fantastic trip!”
Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party Review
Short lines for rides, a terrific parade, free candy, awesome fireworks – we liked these features and more for our first time ever attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) on a Thursday night in October 2008.
Disney’s Lion King In Las Vegas
by Anne Larison
“What’s a Warthog Doing in Las Vegas?”
This was the subject line of an email I received back in March ’09. The answer to this question is that a Broadway-caliber musical was set to open in May at the Mandalay Bay Theater – Disney Presents The Lion King.
New Zealand – It’s Just Different!
One destination we consistently get good reports on from our clients is New Zealand. “After one month I was surprised that I could have stayed another week or two. The New Zealand countryside is just gorgeous,” wrote one client after a trip we helped arrange. “We loved New Zealand. Very progressive country and friendly people,” wrote another.