So, I will talk about the third huge news item of the batch, the Mears Connect announcement. more
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So, I will talk about the third huge news item of the batch, the Mears Connect announcement. more
Either that ride is about to go down for re-theming, or Ziploc doesn’t want any connection to Song of the South.
So, Disneyland management wanted to create a new, modern version of the annual pass program that encourages more tourism.
Of course, you’re more likely to eat at a particular Magic Kingdom establishment. [links]
Many paddlers will have heard of the Maine Island Trail, a 375-mile route that passes some 200 islands along the state’s coast from Casco to Machias Bay. While many of the islands are public, join the Maine Island Trail Association (from $45) in advance for access to 50 privately owned sites. If you have a few days, base out of the 271-site Hermit Island Campground, set on a 255-acre peninsula at the southern end of Phippsburg, an hour’s drive northeast of Portland. Or book a trip with Maine Kayak, which leads overnight trips (from $349) ranging from two to four days, with camping on remote islands or stays in boutique inns.
While there are many ideal ways to experience Iceland, including via its one of its long-distance treks, seeing the country from the water offers a better vantage of its glaciers, iceberg-filled lagoons, and black-sand coastlines. Book a trip for 2021 on the Aurora Arktika (from six days for $2,606), a 60-foot sloop that sleeps up to 12 and departs from the harbor town of Isafjordur, a 40-minute flight from Reykjavík, with a captain named Siggi or Óli at the helm. You’ll sail into the remote fjords of the roadless Hornstrandir Nature Reserve and, depending on the time of year, enjoy backcountry skiing, trail running, or sea kayaking on excursions to shore. more
For a trip a little closer to home, head to Maui—its hard-to-access shoreline means the best way to see the island is from the ocean. The coast is known for its 30 different trade winds, which have kept local operators from renting sailboats, but there are plenty of charter options available at every price point. Hula Girl departs from Lahaina on five-hour sailing trips (from $109), complete with snorkeling or scuba diving through the Honolua Bay Marine Sanctuary. here
Pros: Great American beer and pretzel options. more
Location: Future World here
Pros: Cool (literally because it’s air-conditioned) place to get American favorites like burgers, hot dogs, steaks, and fried shrimp. [links]
Pros: Craft beer, cocktails, hot dogs and ice cream! [links]
Disney Parks Blog covers their favorite quick-service dining in the parks. [links]
About.com Theme Parks does a mini-review of Cafe Orleans in Disneyland. (Yum…frites!!) here
Kevin Kidney, whose blog is one of the most interesting things in the Disney space, has sent me into Disney Food heaven with this post on the Frito Kid. You MUST (must, must, must) click this link of Jim Campbell’s Frito Kid “interactive experience.” Just drop the coin in the slot to sample a taste of Disney history. (Click here to read the history of the Frito Kid. To see more of Jim Campbell’s work, click here.) more
Also, just some quick reminders:
1. Disney Food Blog now has a Flickr Group — Disney Food Blog Photo Extravaganza! If you’re a flickr user, come peruse and post Disney Food pics!
2. The Disney Food Blog Foodie Fest is scheduled for October 3rd, 2010! Save the date, and sign up for The Disney Food Blog newsletter for all the latest updates on this and other Disney Food Blog events. more
Here’s the scenario: Wishes just ended. Everyone’s streaming out of the parks. The line at the Plaza Ice Cream parlor is a million miles long. You’re starving.