The Travelears

A baby elephant is separated from its mother and dies. A cheetah eats a peppy little gazelle. The father of two cuddly polar bear cubs bleeds to death after a close encounter with a walrus tusk. Such scenes would not stand out in a standard wildlife documentary.

Attached this month is your invitation to attend “Harbor Nights Primavera”, a wine tasting and jazz event designed to capture the ambiance of the Mediterranean. Featuring select wines and sparkling wines, gourmet food samples, live jazz music and complimentary, hand-rolled cigars. Harbor Nights takes place under the twinkling lights of the Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.

After entering into Disney’s California Adventure I headed straight to the bridge adjacent to Ariel’s Grotto. The bridge offers a great view of the construction zone and compared to the photos I shared with you a few weeks ago, you should see there has been significant progress. In the Lagoon you will see platforms that have something to do with the Wonderful World of Color show. On the old Sun Wheel you can see Mickey’s Ears have taken shape and I expect we will see Mickey’s face very soon. You can also see the area where Mickey’s Head used to be on California Screamin’ has been replaced with a sun and the words Paradise Pier have been added as well.

Walt Disney World history…the year…1994

With each new attraction and guest service, Walt Disney World Resort fulfills the vision that Walt Disney himself had: to always find new ways to adapt leading-edge technology to more creatively tell stories and delight theme park visitors.

Are you looking for that special Disney gift for your Mom but can’t make it to a Disney Park to get it?

Walt Disney World history….the year…1993

If you are a regular listener to the podcast, you will know that I like to occasionally venture out of the “Disney Bubble” to experience the other fine attractions that Florida has to offer. During a WDW trip in 2008, I had the opportunity to visit Busch Gardens at Tampa with my family and had a fantastic day. The following guide has been prepared by the PR people at Busch, and it will give you a great insight into this amazing park. Give Busch Gardens a try during your next visit, you may be pleasantly surprised.

Walt Disney World history…the year…1992

Walt Disney World history…the year…1991