Disney’s Club 33 Review Ah, the mystery, the allure, the exclusivity of Disney’s Club 33! Walt Disney’s private club hidden inside the New Orleans area of Disneyland. It’s only mark on the outside is a simple 33 posted on the door near the exit of Pirates of the Caribbean. There are many stories about the who, what, when, where and why’s behind Walt’s creation of Club 33. It is a legendary place among Disney fans and it is rare to get the opportunity to visit. The general consensus is that Club 33 was opened by Walt as a place to entertain the original 33 investors of Disneyland. However, it says on the menus that is named simply because of its address. Believe what you will. It is the only place within the main (old) park that serves alcohol to this day. It is said the wait list for membership is about 15 years long. Read More ...
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Celebrity Solstice Wheelchair Accessibility: Alaskan Cruise
This past month my family of 6 took off for the Alaskan wilderness....OK, maybe a cruise ship buffet doesn't necessarily qualify as wilderness but let's face it, there are some similarities. My family has some mobility challenges as one of my teens is a full time wheelchair user and on this cruise, my mother in law used a rented scooter. As always, before any cruise I did a lot of research prior finding out about wheelchair access on Alaskan cruise ships and how we could make this the most successful trip for everyone possible. Here is what I learned in hopes it helps someone else have as fabulous a trip as we did. If you would like a more general information make sure and read Celebrity Solstice Alaskan Cruise Review. CELEBRITY SOLSTICE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY ON ALASKAN CRUISE: Landing in SeaTac is very easy. You can reserve a wheelchair accessible taxi that will fit 4 people (including chair user seated in chair) and 4-5 pieces of luggage through Yellow Cab or simply go to the taxi stand upon arrival and they will get you one. The ride to our hotel was roughly $50. Highly recommend the Hampton Inn in Seattle for an accessible solution for pre and post cruise stay. They ...
Disability Related Travel
Disney World Wheelchair Tips Monday, March 07, 2011 There is nothing quite like Disney World. It truly is a magical place. It also is a truly gigantic place which can present some unique challenges for families with a wheelchair user. Here are my tips to make Disney World a bit more doable with wheels. Read More Flying With Wheels Friday, January 14, 2011 With all the recent fanfare over the latest TSA restrictions, I was a little nervous to get through airport security with Carter (and his wheelchair) this holiday season. Thankfully, I need not have been. Our family of four, including one 12 year old wheelchair user, did not encounter any delays or strange happenings dealing with TSA on our roundtrip flight from Denver to Salt Lake City during Christmas break. Read More Wheelchair Accessibility at Gorgoza Park: Update Posted on March 24, 2011 On our family trip to Park City Mountain Resort last December, we headed up to Gorgoza Park to do some family sledding. Ever since its inception, Gorgoza Park has been able to accommodate disabled persons in its tubing operation. Read More Inclusive Winter Vacation? Does This Really ...
Accessible Winter Family Travel
Progression to Snowmama: How Adaptive Skiing Changed Our Family My progression to becoming a snow loving mom started when a friend suggested we try adaptive skiing at the National Sports Center for the Disabled in Winter Park, CO. My younger son Carter is a full time wheel chair user. Continue Reading about Adaptive Skiing Wheelchair Accessibility at Gorgoza Park: Update Posted on March 24, 2011 On our family trip to Park City Mountain Resort last December, we headed up to Gorgoza Park to do some family sledding. Ever since its inception, Gorgoza Park has been able to accommodate disabled persons in its tubing operation. Continue Reading About Gorgoza Park Accessibility Fun on Park City's Main Street Posted on February 23, 2011 The slopes aren’t the only place to have a blast at Park City Mountain Resort. For me, the shops surrounding historic Main Street are a full day’s adventure. Read more about Park City's Main Street Make Your Phone Work For You When You're Traveling Posted on February 9, 2011 Let’s face it...most of us live and die by our cell phones. I love my iPhone4 for keeping me organized and entertained. The following iPhone apps make ...
Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain | A Desert Gem
I was born in raised in Phoenix and in the 30 years I spent there had never come across a desert gem like the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain and that is saying something because Arizona has many beautiful resorts to choose from. Set just outside Marana, AZ (just slightly north of Tucson) this luxurious resort preserves the peace and beauty of the desert in the way you would expect from the Ritz-Carlton brand. Our drive from downtown Phoenix was an easy 1 1/2 hour drive down the I-10, including stop time in Casa Grande for a rare In-N-Out Burger treat these days (side note: Denver, really, you need to get with the In-N-Out program). You could fly into Sky Harbor in Phoenix or Tucson for a stay here. We flew into Phoenix and spent one night at the Hotel Palomar downtown before driving down the next morning. We arrived at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain just in time to see the Native American Flautist serenading the sunset perched upon the mountain. This would happen each night of our stay. Anytime I hear a flute playing now I fondly remember that 30 minutes each night to slow down and reflect on the day. The fire pit or pool area gives you the perfect vantage point to both see the ...