Travel Toodles and Tidbits

Around the Parks

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Disney's California Adventure is showing an all new 6-minute show "Hurry Home" prior to World of Color each night. Check out this behind the scenes look to this celebration that lasts until February 5, 2017.

Oscar Martinez celebrated his 60th year of working at Disneyland with over 50 years spent on Main Street as a cook at Carnation Cafe. Oscar is now the longest tenured Cast Member at Disneyland Resort and has spent many years training employees at Disneyland and even Cast Members for Tokyo Disneyland. He even has a menu item named after him! Check out his video of Oscar and the special award that Disney created just for him.

Here's a picture of one of our agent's daughters visiting with Oscar 7 years ago. Overtime Emma visited Carnation Cafe Oscar would come out and visit her. He loved chatting her and she adored him too.

The former Fulton's Crab House is opening on February 4, 2017 as an all new restaurant Paddlefish. As implied in the name this will be an amazing new seafood restaurant with crab, lobster, sea bass, catfish and salmon on the menu. Paddlefish will be open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Reservations are recommended.

Photo Credit: DisneyWorld.com

Disney Cruising News

Marvel Day at Sea is heading to sailings out of Miami in 2017. If you have a super hero fan in your family consider this amazing experience on Disney Cruise Line.

Marvel Day at Sea hosts an awesome mix of immersive entertainment that is sure to empower your Clients to unlock their hidden superhuman abilities as they assemble their own Super Hero community onboard the Disney Magic on this very special day. Highlights include:

Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, Doctor Strange, Iron Man, Black Panther, Loki and other Marvel Universe Super Heroes and Villains are onboard for scheduled interactions and photos.
During an immersive show in the Walt Disney Theatre, Doctor Strange demonstrates the power of the mystic arts and enlists guests in an epic battle against the Dark Dimension.
A brand-new spectacular party fills the upper deck with music, dancing and games.
The deck party culminates in a stunning display of themed pyrotechnics, lighting, sound effects and the largest collection of Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains ever assembled on a cruise ship.
Kids and families summon their Marvel knowledge and enjoy friendly competition during trivia games, covering courageous heroes and fun facts from the Marvel Universe.
For young heroes-in-training, Marvel-themed games, activities and arts and crafts will be offered throughout the day in the Marvel’s Avengers Academy in the Oceaneer Club.

The new 2018 Marvel Day at Sea sailings depart from Miami on Jan. 7, 21; Feb. 4, 18; March 18; April 1, 15 and 29. The five-night cruises include a stop at Disney’s private island Castaway Cay and either Cozumel, Mexico, or Grand Cayman.

Disney Movie News

The 8th Episode of the Star Wars movies has been named: Star Wars the Last Jedi. I cannot wait for this latest installment in December 2017.

Photo Credit: StarWars.com

Royal Caribbean International

Think of a last minute spring break cruise? There are some amazing deals to be found. Contact your destination specialist today to get your awesome rate. Booking will be available between January 31 and February 1 only so get those deposits ready!