Daily Travel Photo: Stained Glass Window in the Disneyland Lilly Belle Car

IMG 1459 Daily Travel Photo: Stained Glass Window in the Disneyland Lilly Belle Car

Captured while riding in the Lilly Belle Car on the Disneyland Railroad.

I’ll see you out there…!

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10 Tips for Drinking Around the World at Epcot: An Almost Complete Guide

IMG 1146 10 Tips for Drinking Around the World at Epcot: An Almost Complete Guide

Let me admit first, there is a bit of hypocrisy in today’s post. You see, I’ll be offering you tips on how to successfully drink around the world at Epcot, but I wasn’t actually able to complete it myself. Nonetheless, I did learn a few lessons that will hopefully ensure you’re successful in crossing off this bucket-list item.

But before I go any further, please be responsible whenever you drink.

Travel Tip: Eat The Way You Want

IMG 1807 Travel Tip: Eat The Way You Want

One of my favorite sandwiches is the Monte Cristo. In fact, that one sandwich saved me from a terrible food-week in Malaysia a few years ago. What is a Monte Cristo sandwich you may be wondering? It’s typically turkey, ham and cheese deep fried, covered in powdered sugar with a side of raspberry jam. It’s delicious.

On a recent trip to Disneyland in California, I indulged in a Three Cheese Monte Cristo at Cafe Orleans. In this twist on a classic, swiss, mozzarella and brie cheeses are combined instead of the traditional meats. It’s the ultimate grilled cheese!

Riding the Lilly Belle on the Disneyland Railroad

IMG 1464 Riding the Lilly Belle on the Disneyland Railroad

Between The Magic Castle and Club 33, my trip to Disneyland was filled with exclusives (and there’s actually one other place I visited that I am sworn to secrecy that I can’t reveal what it is). And today’s post is no exception, but despite it’s exclusivity, the opportunity to experience it is available to everyone.

What is the Disneyland Railroad Lilly Belle Car?

IMG 1471 Riding the Lilly Belle on the Disneyland Railroad

Dining At Disneyland’s Club 33: What To Expect

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Adjacent to the Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland’s New Orleans squares rests a non-descript door marked “33″. To the casual passer-by, you’d never know that behind this door is one of America’s most top-secret and exclusive restaurants. It’s not listed on any  guide map, has no website and there’s no sign out front. Only those who are “in the know” know how to get in. And two weeks ago, that list grew by two.

Daily Travel Photo – Disney California Adventure World of Color Tilt Shift

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The World of Color is fantastic fountain show at Disney California Advenure. Enjoy this Tilt Shift photo from the finale.

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A Mile-By-Mile Recap of the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon: Everything I Discovered

PA011919 A Mile By Mile Recap of the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon: Everything I Discovered

Done.

That’s really all I could say at the end of the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon last week. Running 13.1 miles takes a lot out of you. With just over a week to recouperate, I’m ready to share everything I discovered about running, marathons, myself and more.

A Mile-by-Mile Half Marathon Video

I decided to take a camera with me and film a mile-by-mile editorial of my race progress. You can view by clicking on the YouTube video link below, but be warned… it’s a horrible video. Really bad. It’ dark, shaky, long and features me topless. I’m sure only race fanatics and Disney fans would have the patience to watch the whole thing.

Track my Race Progress: the Half Marathon is Tomorrow

Well Adventurers,

Tomorrow is the big day. Months of training since my initial announcement that I’ll be training for a half-marathon have come to a conclusion. Tomorrow I run the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon. And there’s nothing more to say.

Track my Race Progress in Real-Time

If you’re interested in following my progress during the race, you can sign-up here. As I pass certain milestones, you’ll receive texts, tweets or facebook comments (your choice in which how you receive them). Search my name “Ben Reed”. Note, the race begins in the evening.

Wish me luck.

Training for a Half Marathon – This is the Beginning

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Hey Adventurers,

I’m embarking on something I never thought I would – I’m running a half marathon. You should know I don’t run. But at the encouragement of a friend, I’m going to try it. Running a marathon is on my adventure list, so starting with a half is a good place to begin.

I’ll be participating in the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Saturday, October 1st, 2011. With only three months left to train, there’s much to be done. I’ll be documenting my progress along the way in this blog. And I’ll let you know now, you’re encouragement is highly needed. I can currently run 2 miles comfortably – 11 more to go!

5 Reasons Why I’m Looking Forward to Riptide 2011

Riptide Logo 5 Reasons Why Im Looking Forward to Riptide 2011

Summer is only a few short months away but I’m already planning my social calendar. And in Orlando, the unofficial start of summer is Gay Days. Gay Days is celebrated the first weekend in June all around Orlando and it’s filled with special events, theme park get-togethers and dance parties. But perhaps one of the most highly anticipated and popular parties is Riptide.

Riptide is an after-hours, private party that takes place at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. And if there’s only one event you should attend over Gay Days Weekend, this is the one*. Here’s 5 reasons why I’m excited to attend…

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