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November 22, 2011 | Posted in Blog, Life, Travel

Our plan for our last day at Orlando is to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Like any other Disney parks, there is so much to do it’s impossible to do everything in one day. It always help when you can get to the park as early as possible. Plus we’re just a ferry ride away.

Of course, the two highlights of the park are the Tower of Terror and Rock’n Roller Coaster (something my sisters didn’t do). I went on the rides before this trip with my family. I was so terrified when I get on the Tower of Terror but the dropping experience wasn’t as scarier as I thought. Other than those rides, there are so many shows to watch. If you feel up to it, go check out the Indiana Hones Stunt Spectacular and Light, Motors, Action. No matter what you choose to do you will have had a memorable day like we did.

Disney's Hollywood Studios Entering at Disney Hollywood Blvd

Disney's Hollywood Studios Muppet Vision 3D at Street of America

Disney's Hollywood Studios Cute Street Sign – American Idol Experience was fun

Disney's Hollywood Studios Aren’t Miss Piggy so cute?

Disney's Hollywood Studios More shopping

Disney's Hollywood Studios Love these signs

Disney's Hollywood Studios My sisters are having a blast!

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November 15, 2011 | Posted in Blog, Life, Travel

Photo Essay: Disney Characters Meet and Greet at Epcot

One of the things that I like the most at Epcot is meeting the characters. Why? because my sister “Merry” wants every single character to sign her autography book for her birthday. I’ll be honest, I love meeting all the Disney Characters too. We found a variety of characters throughout the World Showcase ( From Mulan in China to Aladdin in Morocco and so on). There’s also a Epcot Character Spot in Future World where we met Mickey and his friends. The fun part of meeting the characters is seeing the expression of awe on Merry’s face. They are so priceless.

Here are some of the photos from our trip. I hope you will have an opportunity to meet your favorite Disney characters too!

Disney World Epcot

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October 26, 2011 | Posted in Blog, Life, Travel

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort – A 1940 Atlantic City Boardwalk Theme

During our Disney World trip we stayed at one of their Deluxe Resort – Disney Boardwalk Inn and we were completely blown away. It consists of around 9,000 sq ft of shops and restaurant. The resort overlook at the Crescent Lake and captured a 1940 Atlantic City Boardwalk theme.

One thing we love about this resort is that there is always something to do and it’s very close to Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studio. We can either walk or take the ferry boat to the park. The transportation is a breeze, there also complimentary bus that takes you to other parks and Disney downtown. Perfect place to stay at for a family like us with no car. And for the food, we had breakfast at the famous g restaurant. We had the American breakfast with our eggs cooked perfectly. It was a good option for breakfast before starting our days at the parks. The best part was I get 40% off from my cast member discount there. We had a wonderful service with a little surprise at the end for my sister. They brought out a little cupcake with a candle and balloons for my sister. She was so happy!

As far as food and convenience the atmosphere on the boardwalk at night is so nice. The night entertainment are fun to enjoy. We were captivated by the performers on the boardwalk. The best part is to hear the excitement in my sister’s voice as we ended our night.

Disney's Boardwalk Left: Ferry Dock Right: Lobby

Disney's Boardwalk Disney Boardwalk Inspired by a 1940 Atlantic City boardwalk theme

Disney's Boardwalk Beautiful lobby inside

Disney's Boardwalk Decoration inside

Disney's Boardwalk Shops and dine

Disney's Boardwalk View overlooking the Crescent Lake

Disney's Boardwalk My middle sister

Disney's Boardwalk Inside one of the store on Boardwalk

Disney's Boardwalk We made a reservation for our greek style breakfast

Disney's Boardwalk Health and tasty!

Disney's Boardwalk Merry’s surprise cupcake from them

Disney's Boardwalk Left: Balloon for Merry Right: My special teas

Disney's Boardwalk We ended with a beautiful night

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October 18, 2011 | Posted in Blog, Life, Travel

Looking Back – The Excitement of My First Travel Experiences

Do you remember your first time? I mean your first travel experience and your first travel post? I still remember mine – the racing heart filled with excitement.

To start things off, let me tell you my first travel experience was to Orlando, Florida in September 2009. I was 26 when I fly out to Disney World, pior to this trip I have never travel or experience what a vacation is all about. Visiting Disney World was a huge change for me and my fiance. For the first time I tried a different ethnic food other then Asian; something I thought I’ll never try just a few years previously. Me and my fiance started in Epcot and went to the world showcase, from there we saw a mini version of what the world will look like. Oh just so you know I had my “first” ever Italian cuisine in the World Showcase at Epcot. So all my experience and memories there becomes a reason for me to travel more. It’s hard not to love the feel of a First Time, especially it’s an unavoidable element of travel.

About three weeks ago, I took my family to Disney World. Yes my first family trip ever. I wanted to give my little sister Merry an unforgettable birthday present, her first travel experience.

I must said it was amazing to see the look on Merry’s face as the plane lifted off the runaway and she felt the airborne for the first time. I will never forget her reaction. I feel so fortunate that I can take them to a trip and share my travel memories with them. In the next couple blog posts I’ll be posting more photos from our Disney World trip 2011!~

Disney World My sisters in Jetblue flight

Disney World My family

Disney World ESPN Wings

Disney World ESPN Fries

Disney World They came out with a special Mouse for Merry

Disney World She’s so happy to see it

Disney World Our room at Disney Deluxe Resort

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September 15, 2009 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel

My Trip to Orlando, Florida

At some point in your life, you will run into a creative block, where all your inspiration and good ideas are running short. The good thing is that a creative block is only temporary. The best way to help overcome this is opening your mind to new inspirations by watching a show, going to the park or taking a vacation.

So for me to stop and walk away from my workspace and enjoy a trip to Orlando Florida for a week helped a lot. Exploring a different environment and looking at new things can help you be inspired. I was surprised by all of the new things I’ve experience at Disney World theme park. Visiting the Lego store reminds me of the new Pixel art trend. Here are some photos I took at Disney downtown. I hope you find them interesting.

Lego window display