I'm catching up on posting my articles written for LaughingPlace.com. Here's an article I wrote from our last visit to Tokyo DisneySea, highlighting their Easter celebrations in June 2018. Disney’s Easter usually lasts an entire season at Tokyo Disney Resort. This year, with the new 35th Anniversary festivities at Tokyo Disneyland, all of Easter was… Continue reading Celebrating Disney’s Easter and 35th Anniversary at Tokyo DisneySea
What's your favorite type of getaway? Relaxing on a secluded tropical island? Exploring a historic European city? Seeing the sun dip into the ocean from your private cruise ship balcony? Discover new places to love at the LA Travel and Adventure show. This past weekend, we delved into the Travel and Adventure show at the… Continue reading Finding Places to Love at the LA Travel and Adventure Show
How many of you love Pirates of the Caribbean? Was your first memory of Pirates from Disneyland? Or perhaps Disney World? For younger generations, their first Disney pirate may have been Captain Jack Sparrow from the blockbuster films. Well, if ye come seekin’ adventure, keep a weather eye open. There be pirates in these waters… Continue reading Yo Ho! Celebrating Over 50 Years of Disney Pirates at D23 Expo
There's a chill in the air. The leaves are changing colors. Pumpkin spice is everywhere.... It's Halloween time again. See how Tokyo Disney Resort celebrates Halloween from our visit to Tokyo Disneyland last season... Americans have exported many things... and Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort is one of them. Not traditionally celebrated in Japan, Halloween… Continue reading Ghoulishly Delightful Halloween Experiences at Tokyo Disney Resort (Part 1)
When you think of Epcot, you may recall fragrant florals from the “Flower & Garden Festival.” Or, perhaps, delectable dishes from the “Food & Wine Festival.” (I, too, love to ‘eat my way around the world.’) Most of all, I enjoy Epcot as a gathering place to meet friendly cast members from various countries. My… Continue reading How I Made a Cultural Connection at Epcot: My Italian Adventure
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Paris, and wished upon a star to walk through Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant (Sleeping Beauty Castle), this is the year to do it. Disneyland Paris – the sparkling European jewel in the Disney crown – celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2017. And they have been… Continue reading Why You Need to Visit Disneyland Paris This Year
This article was first published on LaughingPlace.com on July 25, 2016. Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 is in the books, but the shockwaves are still resonating like an ion cannon. Lucasfilm shared their latest news with fans from around the world who congregated in London July 15-17, 2016 for a Celebration to be remembered. Rogue… Continue reading Star Wars Celebration Europe: A Closer Look at Rogue One
We were privileged to preview Shanghai Disneyland in May 2016, before its official opening June 16, 2016. With an impressive collection of opening attractions -- many of them unique to Shanghai's park -- the top prize is claimed by "Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Sunken Treasure" for its jaw-dropping cinematic beauty on an epic scale. Having now seen all six Disney… Continue reading Preview Shanghai Disneyland’s New Jaw-Dropping “Pirates” Attraction
In the middle of cold and flu season, it is a struggle to stay healthy, especially when you are far from home. Time is so precious when you are on the road. You may be on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to Antarctica, but you won't fully enjoy your trip if you are sick. When illness strikes,… Continue reading What Every Savvy Traveler Should Pack in Their Pharmacy
We have all had some fantastic hotel experiences -- whether it was the service, the location, or commemorating a special event .... and then perhaps some not so great hotel experiences. In this series, I want to share with you some of the hotels that I have experienced. It is a pleasure to share with you… Continue reading Hotel Review: Westin Europa & Regina, Venice Italy
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