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Can we go outside and play now?

It must be horrible beyond comprehension to lose friends or family, or all your personal possessions in hurricane related weather. But when you’re inside the boundaries of Walt Disney World or other tourist destinations, you’re isolated from those reports. All you know is you want to get out and play and enjoy your vacation. The… Read More »Can we go outside and play now?

Disney’s Vero Beach re-opens

The Vero Beach Disney Vacation club announce it’s open for business (mostly) after repairing damage from Hurricane Frances. “On Monday, September 20, 2004, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will reopen after a brief closure due to the impact of Hurricane Frances, which made landfall near Vero Beach, Florida, earlier this month. While limited repair work continues… Read More »Disney’s Vero Beach re-opens

What the heck… another hurricane?

What the heck? Hurricane Jeanne, a few days ago looked to be harmlessly destined to skirt the coast of florida a few hundred miles to the east, is now tracked to slam into central florida. I’m sure the last thing the residents of Florida, the businesses, themeparks, and resorts (such as Disney World and Sea… Read More »What the heck… another hurricane?

Eating Around the World with Doobie

Two of my best friends moved to Orlando last year. They happen to be the owners of LaughingPlace.com, the best and friendliest site on the internet for Disney news, articles, disccusion boards, and trip planning. Doobie and Rebekah have found life as Florida Residents visiting the theme parks to be very different than the rushed… Read More »Eating Around the World with Doobie

Night of Joy 2004

Although I don’t speak the language the photos in this trip report tell the story. In this case of a Miami Florida Spanish Language radio station staff member attending the 2004 Night of Joy at Walt Disney World.

Ivan the destroyer

Hurricane Ivan looks to be headed for parts west of central florida. A relief for the twice storm battered residents there. This does not mean that the danger is clear for central florida, nor does it mean that Ivan just falls off the map. It is now as strong as ever and headed over Cuba… Read More »Ivan the destroyer

Hurricane Ivan visits Disney World?

It’s hard to predict with much certainty where a hurricane will hit more than a few hours in advance. But forecasters have gotten pretty good a projecting the possible path upto five days out. If you anywhere near this path that means it’s time to prepare. This is something Floridians know all too well this… Read More »Hurricane Ivan visits Disney World?