Adventures by Disney: The Natural North American Continent

My penultimate look at Adventures by Disney remains on the mainland, discovering the natural wonders of The United States and Canada. Those who don’t want to go overseas but want to experience the raw beauty their own continent has to offer should love today’s look at the next three AbD vacations. The first of our stops today, like our last look at AbD, features tours both in America and Canada. It looks at two of the countries’ gigantic national parks: Glacier National Park in Montana and Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. This 8-day, 7-night vacation is all about taking … Continue reading

Adventures By Disney: Provence and Paris

Upon exiting customs in Marseilles, your Adventures by Disney representative will meet you and escort you to your transfer vehicle while the driver assists with your luggage. You’ll then be transported to the Grand Hotel Mercure Roi René in Aix-en-Provence. Your guide will check you in and you’ll be free for the rest of the day until the ABD poolside reception followed by dinner at Le Passage. On your second day you’ll take a walking tour of Aix-en-Provence and then take a motor coach to the scenic summit of Colline des Lauves, where Cézanne painted 11 oil and 17 watercolor … Continue reading

Adventures By Disney: American Southwest

Your adventure begins when you arrive at the airport in Phoenix. An Adventures by Disney representative will meet you there, see to your luggage and then transport you to Sedona with a stop on the way at Montezuma’s Castle. Your guides will check you in at the Amara Resort and Spa and you can take some time to relax before joining your fellow adventurers for a welcome barbeque with a Native Animal presentation and other entertainment. Your second day begins with an off-road Jeep tour of the canyons of Dry Creek Basin and a visit to the old Van Deren … Continue reading

Adventures By Disney: Italy

Upon your arrival in Rome, an Adventures by Disney representative will escort you to your transfer vehicle while the driver assists with your luggage and then takes you to the Hotel Bernini Bristol. You’ll then attend a welcome dinner at the hotel where you’ll meet your fellow adventurers. On your second day, you’ll enjoy a private guided tour of Rome that includes the Coliseum, the Forum and the Pantheon. You’ll take a leisurely lunch at Rei degli Amici and then continue your tour with the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. You’ll then be on your own for dinner and … Continue reading

Adventures By Disney: Germany

You’ll begin your German adventure when you arrive at the airport in Frankfurt. An Adventures by Disney representative will meet you there and escort you to your transfer vehicle while the driver assists with your luggage. You’ll then be transported to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Heidelberg where your Adventure Guide will check you in. Later, you’ll attend a welcome reception and German buffet dinner at the hotel. On your second day in Germany you’ll tour Heidelberg Castle with your Adventure Guides and then have the afternoon for lunch and some sightseeing on your own. Later that evening you’ll attend … Continue reading

Adventures By Disney: Southern Italy

You’ll begin with your arrival in Rome where you’ll be met by an Adventures by Disney representative who will escort you to your transfer vehicle and assist with your luggage. Then you’ll be transported to the Ambasciatori Palace hotel where your guide will have already checked you in. That evening you’ll attend a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel where you’ll meet your fellow adventurers. On your second day, you’ll begin with a walking tour of Rome from the Spanish Steps to the Trevi Fountain. After your tour you’ll enjoy authentic Roman pizza for lunch. Dinner that evening will … Continue reading

Adventures By Disney: England and France

As an Anglophile of French descent, I can’t think of a better family vacation than this one! Once you pick up your luggage and pass through customs in London, an Adventures by Disney representative will meet you and direct you to transportation to the Renaissance Chancery Court London. Your Guides will handle your hotel check in so you can start relaxing right away. You’ll meet up with your fellow adventurers at a cocktail reception and British feast that evening. Day two will see you boarding a double decker bus for a grand tour of London including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace … Continue reading

Adventures By Disney: China

Upon exiting customs in Beijing, an Adventures by Disney representative will meet you, escort you to your transfer vehicle and assist with your luggage prior to escorting you to The Peninsula Beijing Hotel. You’ll have the rest of the day to relax and adjust to the change in date and time. That evening you’ll meet your fellow adventurers at a welcome reception with a traditional tea ceremony, followed by a classical Chinese dinner. After dinner, you can even dress up in Chinese Imperial costumes and have photos taken. On day two, you’ll enjoy a privately guided tour of Tiananmen Square … Continue reading

Adventures By Disney: Costa Rica

Upon your arrival in San José, you’ll be met by and Adventures by Disney representative who will assist with your luggage and transport you to the Real Intercontinental Costa Rica Hotel. There you can unwind from your flight and enjoy the hotel’s facilities at your own pace. You’ll begin your second day in Costa Rica with a welcome reception and breakfast on a private terrace where you’ll meet your fellow adventurers. Then you’ll travel to the La Paz Waterfall and Butterfly Gardens. Lunch will be a picnic in the midst of the rainforest. Later you’ll be transported to the Hotel … Continue reading

Adventures By Disney: Austria and Czech Republic

Upon arrival in Vienna, you’ll pick up your luggage and pass through customs. An Adventures by Disney representative will meet you in the customs/exit area and then direct you to your transportation to the Vienna Marriott Hotel. Your Adventure Guide will check you in and then you can enjoy the rest of the day until your welcome reception and dinner where you’ll meet your fellow adventurers. On your second day, you’ll visit Schonbrunn Palace, built by the legendary Hapsburg dynasty, while your Junior Adventurers are treated to an immersive glimpse of life in the 18th century. Afterwards, the whole family … Continue reading