A Private Dining Room, the Chef's Counter and Dessert Counter overlooking Chef Sutton's exhibition kitchen, "The Vintner's Table", the Napa Rose Lounge, a cozy booth; Napa Rose, situated in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, is as special as it gets. We've been so fortunate to experience birthdays, a romantic tête-à-tête, and post runDisney festivities at this Signature Dining venue, and this coming Sunday we are looking forward to one more. 1 from the 17,000 bottle cellar. From "The Vintner's Table " … [Read more...]
The Walt Disney, runDisney, Special Olympics Connection
You know the quote: All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. ~ Walt Disney As I sat watching the acts of courage playing out on the field in front of me, I couldn't help but think back to the first time I had volunteered at the Special Olympics World Games in 1984. The determination, work ethic and grit that these athletes display literally fills your spirit; the words that founder Eunice Shriver pronounced 50 years ago are relevant still: "Let me win; but if I cannot win, let me be brave in … [Read more...]
Red Car Trolley Tidbits
Gotta love vintage. Just as turn-of-the-century jitneys, fire engines, omnibuses and horse-drawn streetcars set the scene on Main Street, U.S.A., the Red Car Trolley graces Buena Vista Street in Disney's California Adventure. Reminiscent of the vehicles that criss-crossed Los Angeles when Walt and Roy Disney arrived in 1923, a ride on this "Hollywood Car" style trolley not only moves you around the park, it directly transports you back to that time and place nearly a century ago. I can't wait to again take passage as a time … [Read more...]
“it’s a small social media world”
It seems to make the world go 'round. Social media, in all its various forms, bridges time zones, nationalities and lifestyles. It sometimes creates unlikely bedfellows, but emphasizes our commonality. In lieu of developing relationships based on age, outward appearances or other superficial metrics, we IM, chat on Facebook, Skype, "hangout" on Google+ and well, the platforms multiply by the day. It's all good until you actually meet in the flesh; and then it's GREAT. Pinterest My slice of social … [Read more...]
Our 10K~runDisney Love Affair
Not since the now-retired Race for the Taste 10K have runners been able to compete in the 6.2 mile distance for Disney bling. The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Relay offered the 4.8 mile/8.3 mile option for just two years (2010 & 2011), and since then, racers looking for a "gateway" into longer distance competitions have been waiting. Somewhat patiently. Ever with their EARS to the ground, for 2013 runDisney has introduced the 10K into their growing line-up. This most magical and popular … [Read more...]
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