The Travelears

We just got our hands on the lineup of performers for the “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series at the 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and it’s going to be good. Look who’s coming – there will be several Grammy-winning artists and some new acts for music lovers. This year’s schedule (subject to [...]

Australian and International Disney travellers, this week the Disneyland Hotel has opened a new counter service restaurant called Tangaroa Terrace. The restaurant is based on the concept of “casual island dining,” and I can assure you the food fits the island theme and the atmosphere is definitely casual. The atmosphere here is second only to [...]

The Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie reopened after being gone for many years at the Disneyland Resort.  The distinctive luxury boutique features a range of classic fragrances including Givenchy, Guerlain, Christian Dior, Acqua di Parma and Emilio Pucci. Many long-time Disneyland guests might remember that the store was a popular part of the Disneyland Resort for many [...]

A few months ago I visited Walt Disney World in Florida to catch up with a number of good friends and to enjoy the pleasures of the Disney parks. Although I blogged my adventures each day during the stay, I have had many requested by many of you to consolidate all of the reports, photos [...]

Australian and International Disney travellers, here is the review and guide of the new disney Dream you have been waiting for. Enjoy! Several members of the DIS Unplugged Podcast Team were onboard the Disney Dream from January 19-30, 2011 and posted updates during their voyage! Below you will find current info on the Disney Dream [...]

To celebrate his May 25 win on the popular “American Idol” television show, country music singer Scotty McCreery today was honored in a celebratory parade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Excited fans lined the streets, cheering on the 17-year-old singer from Garner N.C., as he joined Mickey Mouse in a convertible sports car and greeted fans before taking the microphone to [...]

Australian and International Disney travellers, here are the details of the fantastic 2011 Walt Disney World FREE Dining Plan Pacakages. Memories Vacation Package with Free Dining Plan Discount is valid for stays most nights 8/28/11 – 9/24/11. Guests who book a Magic Your Way Package are eligible for a free Disney Dining Plan. Guests at [...]

Darth Vader and R2D2 are where it’s at when it comes to food at this year’s Star Wars Weekends in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This chocolate peanut butter cupcake has been upgraded with a white chocolate Darth and a couple of dueling chocolate light sabers on top! We found this one at Starring Rolls Cafe. The [...]

D23′s Destination D was a two day event held at the Contemporary Resort this past weekend and celebrated all things Walt Disney World.   Day 1 featured several authors, historians and archivists talking about Disney World, Day 2 featured more of the men and women that were…and are still involved in the creation of Walt Disney [...]

While the galaxy’s eyes last Friday were on the spectacular launch of “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars Weekends 2011 began the same day with a legion of Star Wars fans in attendance. Star Tours With Star Tours serving as the centerpiece of the celebration, Star Wars Weekends returned [...]