Jenni Ingersoll: Hello, I am Jenni Ingersoll and I love sharing travel information with others especially when it includes "The Most Magical Place on Earth". When I hear someone is visiting a Disney Park, I can't help myself, I get so excited for them, I begin sharing suggestions gathered from my endless hours of scouring for information and my own travels to Walt Disney World, from back before there was Epcot to taking my family on our first visit, when I wrote "must-dos" on index cards that I kept in my back pocket for quick reference to the continuous thrills of previously undiscovered treasures. From accommodations, dining, attractions, time and money saving tips, shopping, live entertainment, Cruises, Resorts and Adventures, if it pertains to Disney, I will gladly share it with you and your family. Follow me on Twitter @JAIngersoll
Five Reasons to Get Up and Go With Go City Cards
I have had the thrill of living in some pretty exciting areas of the country. One of the best parts of living in enticing destinations is that you get to play tour guide for friends and relatives eager to see the sights of your city. While living in Baltimore, I was stuffed to the gills with blue crab, in Seattle I knew the facts of the Space Needle by heart, and actually no, the whipping wind is not why Chicago is called the Windy City.
Now it may seem like I am complaining, truly I am not,...
February 28th, 2011 | Rest of the World | Read More
Hear Music Everywhere with Chicboom Speakers
Occasionally a product comes along that is so exciting you can’t wait to share it with all your friends or for that matter people you have never even met. One such product I was introduced to recently is chicboom, a key chain speaker system by chicBuds.
Coming in three styles, an animal print cube, accented with pink or blue heart speaker heads or my favorite, the round trendy art designed pink ball, these hip sound makers are irresistibly fun yet have amazingly high quality sound. Chicboom...
February 25th, 2011 | Disney | Read More
What Kind Of Vacation Do Kids Really Want?
A national survey was conducted recently by Ypartnership, a travel marketing group based in Orlando, in which they polled 615 children, age 6 – 17, asking questions about their vacation memories. Through the survey they asked the children how and where their best vacation memories were formed.
In the category of the “most awesome” vacations, coming in on top and at a near tie, was religious retreats and theme park vacations, especially if these were taken with siblings and...
February 15th, 2011 | Disney | Read More
Larger Than Life Memories Make Castle Display
During a recent trip to Walt Disney World Resort , I was thrilled to witness a new nightly show, “The Magic, The Memories and You!” A 10-minute program of special effects and magic are projected onto Cinderella’s Castle showing up to 500 images of guests that visited Magic Kingdom theme park (map) that very day.
Even though I had attended a session that explained how the show comes to life, as the images were projected among the spires and turrets and walls of the castle,...
February 9th, 2011 | Disney | Read More
Grapefruit League Fans Shout Play Ball
Florida’s Grapefruit League Spring Training is as much a part of professional baseball as Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente. These baseball greats among others have run the baselines at various locations around the sunshine state since the first spring training began in February 1913.
Find cheap short-term rentals near the area with iStopOver.com !
Garden Villa Deluxe 1 Bedroom Condo
South Florida
$92 per night
3 Bedroom Tropical Hideaway
South Florida
$128 per night
Quiet...
February 7th, 2011 | Baby Boomers, South Florida | Read More
A Week Full of Memories for Chilean Guests
This is a follow-up to post written to announce the upcoming adventure awaiting the formerly trapped Chilean miners and their rescuers. Trapped 2,300 feet inside the earth for 69 days in a collapsed Chilean mine. There miracle rescue became one of the most compelling stories of 2010 as an entire world awaited updates. Because of their faith, hope and endurance, the miners, their rescuers and members of their families were treated to a vacation by Walt Disney World Resort (map) in order...
February 6th, 2011 | Disney | Read More
Spend a Day at Castaway Cay Disney’s Private Island
One of the pure delights of a Caribbean and Bahamian cruise aboard a Disney Cruise ship is the stop at Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. Exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, Castaway Cay offers activities and areas for families, teens and adults. On a recent trip aboard the Disney Dream, I had an opportunity to explore this little slice of paradise that offers guests a comfortable mix of adventure and relaxation.
Similar to areas on board the Dream ship, there...
February 4th, 2011 | Cruise, Disney | Read More
Dining Aboard the Disney Dream
I once heard someone say that if you were going to travel with hungry teenage boys, take them on a cruise. Since all your food and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the price of your ticket, they can be satisfied eating nonstop as there is always food available somewhere on board. Having just returned from the Disney Dream cruise, I must say that this is indeed the case, and while I didn’t eat non-stop, I certainly could have.
From the moment we arrived on board, which was lunchtime,...
January 31st, 2011 | Cruise, Disney | Read More
Keeping Resolute With Disney
Now that we have entered the end of January those of us who haven’t already broken our New Year’s resolutions are finding that our willpower is slowly wavering. If your resolution was to get more exercise, Disney has some upcoming events that can help get you back on track.
Registration is now open for the Champion 5K race to be held on March 5, 2011 at Walt Disney World Resort. As part of ESPN The Weekend events, racers should keep a close eye out for star athletes and ESPN...
January 31st, 2011 | Disney | Read More
Escape the Madness at Waldorf-Astoria Orlando
Don’t get me wrong, I love Walt Disney World Resort and I love children. I love to watch the faces of children light up when they see Cinderella’s Castle for the first time, and I love to hear their squeals as they experience the fast moving rides. But, I also love to get away from the thongs of children and head to a place where I can be an adult.
One place where I long to escape is the Waldorf-Astoria Orlando (map). The first Waldorf-Astoria to be built outside of New York,...
January 28th, 2011 | Disney | Read More
Disney Dream: A Cruise All Ages
My husband and I recently took a cruise aboard the Disney Dream, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line. As friends and family heard of our departure, we were surprised at the mixed reactions we received. Most families with younger children were thrilled with our choice, while the slightly older crowd merely smiled and wished us Bon Voyage. It seems that traditionally, the younger families are the first to line up, anticipating the entertainment and activities worthy of the Disney reputation,...
January 25th, 2011 | Cruise, Disney | Read More
Storybook Settings for Romantic Disney Get-Aways
Many people know that Walt Disney Resorts can provide an incredible family vacation, but did you know that they could be quite romantic as well? After all as you look around, everywhere are happy couples, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Belle and the Beast and of course Mickey and Minnie.
It is hard to imagine anything more romantic than Paris, but how about a dinner at Blue Lagoon Restaurant at Disneyland Paris Resort (map)? This waterside restaurant is set within the fort of the Pirates of...
January 24th, 2011 | Disney | Read More
Disney World Hosts Atlanta Braves Spring Training
Spring workouts for Major League baseball teams have been a tradition in Florida nearly 100 years. What began as a smattering of exhibition games between the Big League and local semi-pro teams, turned into a full fledged training session for Chicago Cubs players when they arrived in Tampa in 1913.
Find cheap short-term rentals in Orlando with iStopOver.com !
Cypress Pointe Grand Villas Units
Orlando
$71 per night
Sunny Private Oasis
Orlando
$60 per night
Westgate Leisure Resort 1 Bedroom
Orlando
$70...
January 20th, 2011 | Disney | Read More
Disney Adventure Awaits Trapped Chilean Miners
A hero’s welcome to Walt Disney World Resort awaits the formerly trapped, Chilean miners and their families, creating what will hopefully be new memories from a vacation of a life-time. Beginning a six-night stay at the Resort, the miners will arrive on January 27 and remain through February 2.
The whole world became wrapped up in the story of these brave individuals who were trapped 2,300 feet underground. Anxiously waiting, the men were miraculously rescued 69 days after the mine they...
January 17th, 2011 | Disney | Read More
Welcoming Home a Dream
Everyone looks forward to a new arrival, and no arrival has been more highly anticipated than the newest addition to the Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Dream. The third cruise ship in the Disney line, and 40% larger than either Disney Magic or Disney Wonder, each step in building the Dream has been monitored by cruise fans and Disney fans alike.
Welcomed for the first time into her home port, Port Canaveral, Florida (map) in early January, the Dream traveled nearly 6,500 miles across the Atlantic...
January 13th, 2011 | Disney | Read More
Manatees and More at Homosassa Springs
The Crystal River/Kings Bay area of Florida is the winter home to nearly 400 hundred West Indian Manatees. When the weather and water temperatures begins to drop, particularly in October through March, and occasionally into April, the manatees are drawn to the natural springs in the Crystal River (map), which keeps the water at a constant 72 degrees.
Manatees are very gentle and prefer slow moving rivers, estuaries, canals and coastal areas where vegetation and sea grass flourish. Because...
January 2nd, 2011 | Baby Boomers, South Florida | Read More
Tower of London A Historic Gem
The Tower of London is one of London’s most popular tourist destinations. A must see site for history buffs and Royal-watchers, the Tower has been a public attraction since Charles II reign in 1660 when he placed the Crown Jewels and a collection of armor on display for the wealthy few who could afford a ticket. As one of the properties on the UNESCO World Heritage list, it seems ironic that so many tourists come to visit a place that was originally designed to keep others out.
Dating...
December 30th, 2010 | London | Read More
Spending New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World is Not Goofy
If you are like me, I don’t even begin to think about making plans for New Year’s Eve until the stockings have been hung by the chimney with care. Now that the stockings have not only been hung, filled and the contents revealed, it is time to get planning as 2011 will be here before we know it.
Walt Disney World Resort (map) is a very popular destination for holiday travelers, and many travelers choose to extend their stay into the new year. While you might think spending New Year’s...
December 25th, 2010 | Disney | Read More
Disney Fireworks Thrilling for Everyone
Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
When most of us think of fireworks, we think of the celebrations surrounding July 4th or other very special occasions. The Imagineers at Walt Disney World Resort think of fireworks nightly and not just one show, but several, with two main displays taking place at Magic Kingdom theme park and Epcot.
Illuminations: Reflections of Earth is the nightly fireworks feature and can be seen from several vantage points around the World Showcase Lagoon at Epcot (map). ...
December 23rd, 2010 | Disney | Read More
Main Street Bakery a Treat Anytime
Main Street, U.S.A. located in the Magic Kingdom theme park is for most of us the first exposure we have to Walt Disney World Resort. It is bright and colorful and full of character. Yet, for so many it is merely an avenue toward bigger and better things.
Yes, we might slow down long enough to take the quintessential family photo with Cinderella’s Castle in the background. And, we might pause to point out some of the clever shops and items on display in the windows, suggesting...
December 22nd, 2010 | Disney | Read More
How iStopOver Works
Recent Top Features
-
The United Nations Headquarters in NYC
The New York City Traveler—March 1, 2011
-
5 Great Los Angeles Hikes
The Los Angeles Guide—February 28, 2011
-
A Memorable Visit to the Saguaro National Park
The Phoenix Traveler—February 28, 2011
-
Five Reasons to Get Up and Go With Go City Cards
Rest of the World—February 28, 2011
-
What’s Stonehenge Like in Person?
The London Traveler—February 27, 2011
-
Visit Haunted London
The London Traveler—February 26, 2011
-
A Trip to Limelight Marketplace in NYC
The New York City Traveler—February 25, 2011
-
Family Fun At British Columbia’s Sun Peaks Resort
The Ski & Snowboard Guide—February 25, 2011
-
Where to Eat: Venice, Florida
The Culinary Travel Guide—February 24, 2011
-
The Beatles & More in Liverpool
The London Traveler—February 23, 2011