Category Archives: Vacation Planning

Places: Disneyland Hotels – Good Neighbor Hotels

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Today I’d like to review an excellent Good Neighbor hotel that is found not too far away from the front entrance to Disneyland itself: Good Neighbor Hotel: Howard Johnson We booked our reservations at the Howard Johnson through a friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Disneyland, Places, Reviews, Vacation Planning | Tagged Disneyland, Disneyland Hotel, Good Neighbor Hotels, Grand Californian Hotel, Howard Johnson, Materhorn, Monorail, Monorail Blue, Monorail Red, Paradise Pier Hotel, Pizza Press, Places, Reviews, The Anabella Hotel, Vacation Planning | 12 Comments

Canada’s Wonderland Vs. Disney Parks

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Only one mountain, but it’s a doozy! When amusement parks go head to head, it’s very hard to pick a clear winner. Any determination will be highly subjective and depend entirely on the taste of the reviewer. The purpose of … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Reviews, Theme Parks, Trip Report, Vacation Planning | Tagged Attractions, Backlot Stunt Coaster, Canada's Wonderland, Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown's Jungle Journey, Dimensions: A Cirque Experience, Dinosaurs Alive, Disneyland, Peanuts, Refillable Cup, Reviews, Snoopy, Splash Works, Swan Boats, The Leviathan, Theme Parks, Trip Report, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Disney Trip Splurges That Won’t Break Your Wallet

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Today we are sharing ways to splurge on your next Disney trip that won’t break your wallet, the bank, or the trunk of your car! If you’re like me, you take an extra suitcase with you on your Disney vacations … Continue reading →

Posted in Merchandise, Tips, Travel, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | Tagged Clothing, Disneyland, Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Lists, Merchandise, Mickey Ears, Mickey Garden Gnome, Tips, Trading Pins, Travel, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World, Year of a Million Dreams | 9 Comments

Adventures by Disney – Britain and France Tour

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Where in the World would you like to tour if you could do so safely and conveniently? For me, it would be… … and France! Although I was born in Canada, my parents and entire extended family pretty much hail … Continue reading →

Posted in Excursions, Travel, Vacation Planning | Tagged Adventures by Disney, Brewing for Britain, Disneyland Paris, England, Excursions, France, Pubs, Travel, Vacation Planning | 21 Comments

Top Disney Resort Pools – Grand Floridian

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I can swim. I don’t like swimming. So I don’t usually hang around the pools while on my Disney vacations. However, I do enjoy the theming and so usually end up taking dozens of pictures for my ever-growing photographic collection. … Continue reading →

Posted in Resorts, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | Tagged Magical Blogorail, Pools, Resorts, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | 22 Comments

Vacationing in Florida Without Disney

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Dis-LEE

There’s more to Florida than Walt Disney World. There, I said it. The last visit we took in January yielded an opportunity to really explore the State and see its many attractions and natural beauty. We visited museums, beaches, stores, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Vacation Planning, Viewpoint | Tagged Birds, Florida, Photography, Sunshine State, Vacation Planning, Viewpoint, Wildlife | Leave a comment

Disney Vacationing for Canadians, and Others

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Dis-LEE

If you don’t already know, I am Canadian. And although my country isn’t exactly The Great White North anymore due to weather pattern changes, it still does get cold enough in winter to make Florida look awfully good. And warm! … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips, Vacation Planning | Tagged Canadians, Disneyland, Tips, Travel, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Full Trip Report of the Brevard Zoo in Florida

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Being as we spent three weeks in Florida this year (technically part of last year and this year) we had more time to explore the natural wonders of the State. I’ve always enjoyed the scenery in Florida and it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Trip Report, Vacation Planning, Zoos | Tagged Brevard Zoo, Discovery Island, Florida, One Song, Poems, Trains, Trip Report, Vacation Planning, Zoos | 4 Comments

Disney’s Town of Celebration

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Recently my wife and I spent three weeks in not-so sunny Florida (from December 25th to January 12th). While our friends and family were enjoying record cold temperatures and ice storms back in Canada, we were NOT enjoying unseasonably cold … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Trip Report, Vacation Planning | Tagged Disney's Celebration, Michael Eisner, NEVrland, Travel, Trip Report, Vacation Planning | Leave a comment

Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part Six

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Disney Institute and Florida . We now arrive at the end of our coverage of the 1996 Holiday Planner for the 25th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. And it’s been a great ride! . . What I really enjoyed was … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Movies, Promotions, Theme Parks, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | Tagged Advertising, Holiday Planner, Movies, Promotions, Theme Parks, Vacation Planning, VHS, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment