If you follow our social media pages, you know that Beyond Imagination Vacations had representation at this past weekend’s D23 Expo at Disneyland Resort. There were a plethora of exciting announcements, making it difficult to keep up with the nonstop news in real time. On today’s blog we’re highlighting some of the biggest news and the things we’re most excited about as revealed at D23 Expo.
Adulting is rough. There are bills to pay; appointments to keep; kids’ schedules to maintain; older parents to care for; and the 9-to-5 grind. With all this responsibility, it’s no wonder that we adults like to let loose and find, for a moment in time, the carefree whimsy we enjoyed as kids. For us and many other adults, that means vacationing at Disney Destinations.
You may have heard about the recent controversy related to adults visiting Walt Disney World without children. Obviously, we wholeheartedly disagree. There is so much to experience at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and on Disney Cruise Line WITHOUT children. We’ll admit, sometimes, it’s better to visit without them! Please continue reading for our top five list of things to enjoy at Disney Destinations … sans your little ones.
Unique to Bahamian and Caribbean cruises, Castaway Cay is one of the most popular ports of call on Disney Cruise tropical itineraries. In fact, it is so popular that Disney offers “double-dip” cruises that make not one but two stops to its private island in The Bahamas. Although only 3 miles long and 2 miles wide, Castaway Cay offers vast fun and a broad range of activities - whether you want to dip your toes in the clear water and relax on lounge chairs under the sun, or if you want to get your adrenaline going with more intense pursuits.
On today’s blog post, we’re wrapping up our coverage of the Bryan Family’s March 2019 Western Caribbean adventure with a stop at Castaway Cay. Quite appropriate because Castaway Cay was the last destination they visited before heading back (sadly) to Port Canaveral.
We’ve spent the last few weeks posting about vacationing on Disney Cruise Line. The experience is so epic; it takes a multitude of blog posts to cover it all. If you’ve been following along, you know that we’ve already talked about a day at sea. Because there are so many activities offered on the ship, it takes more than one day to enjoy and blog about it all.
Over the last few blogs, we’ve focused on vacationing with Disney Cruise Line. We covered the importance of arriving a day early and what to expect on embarkation day, the fun to be had on sea days and a teen perspective.
On today’s blog, we’re talking about the amazing destinations featured on Disney Cruise Western Caribbean itineraries. Although staying on the ship while the majority of passengers disembark is tempting, we prefer to get off the ship to explore beautiful beaches, dine on local cuisine and shop. We perceive the ship as a moving hotel on water, offering the convenience of visiting a variety of locales with the boat serving as our home base. As the Bryan Family recently took a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on the Disney Fantasy, we’re sharing their experiences at Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Falmouth.
We’re continuing our daily overview of the fun, family time and frolicking in the sun to be had on a Disney Cruise - using the Bryan Family’s recent seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on the Disney Fantasy as an example. Last week, we provided tips on embarkation day - how and when to arrive to port, what to carry on with you, and how to kick start the vacation merriment. Today, we’re examining the beauty that is … your first day at sea.
At first glance, Disney Destinations are not synonymous with a place where teenagers would select to vacation. Disney connotes cheerfulness, whimsy and merriment. If you have a teenager living under your roof, I think you’d agree that these adjectives wouldn’t be used to describe the typical teen disposition. But if there is a place where your too-cool-for-school teen can be liberated from his or her moodiness and angst, it’s Walt Disney World, Disneyland or Disney Cruise Line. Trust us!
On our recent family vacation on a seven-night Western Caribbean itinerary on the Disney Fantasy, our newly-turned 13-year-old replaced his ear buds and iPod with genuine laughter, bright smiles, new friendships and adventure. In his own words, he’s sharing what he enjoyed most about cruising with Disney on this edition of Friday Fives.
Hi there - Jennifer here to report on my family’s EPIC seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on the gorgeous Disney Fantasy. You may have noticed a small hiatus on the Beyond Imagination Vacations blog. I promise that we’re not slacking on providing you with travel tips, vacation reviews and the latest Disney/Universal/other destination news. We took advantage of Spring Break week to recharge and reconnect with family. And what better way to do that than set sail with Disney Cruise Line. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be dissecting each day on the cruise. We’ll commence, of course, with embarkation day - because nothing is more glorious than the first official day of vacation!!
You’ve conquered the mountains of Walt Disney World. You’ve enjoyed Epcot’s seasonal festivals and the holiday celebrations at the parks and resorts. You’ve completed the four parks in one day challenge. And now you’re looking for your next great family vacation. We have three words for you: Disney Cruise Line. In our opinion, no other cruise line can compare to what Disney offers families. With its signature Pirate Nights, kid-approved Oceaneer Club for youth and Edge Club for tweens and Vibe Club for teens, and spacious staterooms, there are plenty of reasons why Disney Cruise Line was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the “Best Cruise Line” for families.
Although it is not as intense as planning a Walt Disney World trip, there are many things to consider as you plan your own Disney Cruise experience. Today on the blog, we’re breaking down the basics to identify the perfect Disney Cruise for you!
With four ships in its fleets, ports located across the world and year-round sailings, how do you narrow down which cruise is right for you?
Congratulations are in order! Disney Cruise Line was named the number one “Large Cruise Line” in 2018 according to Condé Nast Traveler readers. No surprise here as Disney Cruise Line has received this award for seven consecutive years.
Collectively, we’ve enjoyed more than 10 cruises with Disney, finding something new to experience and appreciating our tried-and-true favorites each time. Today, we’re sharing our five favorite things that make setting sail with Disney the ultimate vacation.
