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Deck of the Disney Fantasy at Night

There are many ways the Disney Fantasy is the most magical of Disney’s fleet of cruise ships. It’s built for longer cruises, so there is just more stuff crammed in there. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t so much detail that you don’t find yourself… Read More »Deck of the Disney Fantasy at Night

Comparing Occupancy Rates on the Disney Dream vs Disney Fantasy

The Orlando Sentinel takes a deep dive into the numbers behind Disney’s latest ships, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Although Disney doesn’t provide occupancy numbers, some rough figures can be estimated based on the passenger figures provided by the port. Both ships have approximately… Read More »Comparing Occupancy Rates on the Disney Dream vs Disney Fantasy

Guest Airlifted off Disney Fantasy on July 2nd

Having a medical emergency at sea is never a pleasant thing. Luckily the Disney Cruise Line fleet is equipped with a terrific medical staff. Most of the times the guest is treated and returned to enjoy the rest of their vacation. Sometimes, the nature of… Read More »Guest Airlifted off Disney Fantasy on July 2nd

Pixar Characters Focus of Special Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder

Pixar Disney Cruise

For Disney this may seem like a grand experiment, but for me it falls into the “why didn’t they think of this before” category. Take the one of a kind high seas vacation that is the Disney Cruise Line and offer a California based cruise with a focus on just Pixar films. It’s a great idea and it’s now officially happening later this year.

More than a dozen of Pixar Animation Studios’ most memorable characters  will make their shipboard debut during four special Pixar-inspired seven-night California Coastal cruises Sept. 16 through Oct. 14, 2012. During these voyages, Disney Cruise Line guests will be able to interact with and explore the world of Pixar and their beloved films while the Disney Wonder sails to popular port cities along the coast of California.

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Interview With Steven M. Barrett, Author of Hidden Mickeys

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Steven M. Barrett, Author and Mouse Hunter

If you’ve been to the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, or even on a Disney Cruise, chances are you’ve seen people walking around with a bright yellow book and a tendency to periodically stop and stare at rather obscure signs, windows, and random bits of architecture. Those folks are hunting Hidden Mickeys. Be very, very quiet.

The book in question is by Steven M. Barrett, and is part of his popular series titled Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to (insert Disney location here)’s Best Kept Secrets. There’s also an app for that!

Each book offers a number of Hidden Mickeys for Disney guests to search for on their visit. What is a Hidden Mickey? “A partial or complete image of Mickey Mouse that has been hidden by Disney’s Imagineers and artists in the designs of Disney attractions, hotels, restaurants, and other areas. These images are designed to blend into their surroundings. Sharp-eyed visitors have the fun of finding them.” — from Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to Disneyland Resort’s Best Kept Secrets, Chapter 1 “Hidden Mickey Mania”

Barrett has been canvasing Disney parks (and ships) to track the elusive Hidden Mickeys for over 20 years. He’s found a few.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Barrett via Skype about his books, the website that they have spawned (HiddenMickeyGuy.com), and life as America’s most-celebrated Hidden Mickey hunter.  Read More »Interview With Steven M. Barrett, Author of Hidden Mickeys

Adult Only Areas on Disney Fantasy Provide Retreat

Join the Disney Fantasy’s Assistant Cruise Director Natalie as she shows you the best spaces and places for adults to relax and have fun! Although it was often too windy for the curtain effect to work, I liked the Satellite Falls area (above). I also… Read More »Adult Only Areas on Disney Fantasy Provide Retreat