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D23
Friday July 10, 2009
I'm more of a Disneyland fan than a Disney fan in general, but I recently learned about a fun way to connect with Disney if you love their stuff. It's called D23 (23 for the year Walt Disney arrived in California), the "Official Community" for Disney fans. Members get to do some pretty fun things, including behind-the-scenes visits to place like the Disney archives. Check it out at the D23 website.
More Backstage Adventures
Wednesday July 8, 2009
Yesterday, I only hinted at the special activities available on Disney's Backstage Magic Tour, but you may want to know more. Here's a hint: when you own a movie studio, a cool engineering company and the home of the Muppets, you can take your guests to some pretty fun places. Read the day-by-day tour description to get a better idea of what you can do and see. Adventures by Disney: Backstage in Southern California
Tuesday July 7, 2009
You may have heard about Adventures by Disney, the new travel company they started a couple of years ago. They offer trips in locations around the world, but since California is my territory, I was most interested in their Backstage Magic tour, which takes place in Hollywood and at the Disneyland Resort. I can't say enough good things about it.
I've been writing about California travel for over 10 years, logging dozens of trips to Hollywood and Disneyland, but Backstage Magic was unlike any other trip I've ever taken. Any one of several experiences would be enough to make a person want to go back again, but taken as a package, this is one extraordinary trip that you'll never forget - and couldn't arrange on your own. Read the detailed review to find out more.
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Lake Tahoe is Cool in Summer
Friday July 3, 2009
Lake Tahoe is a popular summer travel destination, a respite from the heat of the central valley or foggy San Francisco summer evenings. With almost-perfect daytime temperatures and cool nights, it's a great place to go for the weekend. In fact, despite its reputation as a skiing destination, Lake Tahoe is busier in summer than in winter.
Among the fun things you'll find there only in summer is the Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, a pleasant night out even if you're not a big fan of "The Bard."
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