ChuckElias

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  ChuckElias

• Jan 4, 2021

Making plans for Feb, but going to Hogwarts this time.

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  ChuckElias

• Jan 1, 2021

Just a reminder: As of today, hindsight is literally 2020.

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  ChuckElias

• Dec 2, 2020

Almost time to book my cabana on Castaway Cay. Still not convinced we're going to sail in April, but I'm gonna try to snag a cabana anyway.

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  ChuckElias

• Sep 28, 2020

Not excited about heading back to Florida with no more mask mandate and full capacity in restaurants. But glad the parks are maintaining their mask and capacity policies.

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  ChuckElias

• Sep 19, 2020

Headed back to Orlando on November 16. Anyone gonna be around and want to connect over a Ghirardelli milk shake at Disney Springs?

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  ChuckElias

• Sep 3, 2020

Just back from Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Surprised by how good I felt about being there and about the safety and distancing protocols.

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  ChuckElias

• Aug 10, 2020

I've started a podcast called "The Confident Traveler". If you're inclined to listen to podcasts, I'd love it if you'd give it a listen and let me know what you think of it. It's on iTunes and Spotify. Or, here's a direct link to our most recent episode, if you don't want to hunt for it.

The Confident Traveler Podcast: Where are we now? What's next?

Join us for a discussion about the current state of the travel industry, and some educated guesses about what lies ahead. We talk about what cruising looks like now (2:05), what land destinations are available for US travelers (8:50), and what the future may look like for the cruise industry...

theconfidenttraveler.libsyn.com

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  ChuckElias

• Jul 5, 2020

Decided to head to Orlando Aug 19, unless virus numbers are still out of control. Fingers crossed.

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  ChuckElias

• Jun 17, 2020

Irrationally excited about the 4-night sailing that we rebooked for April 2021. Way too far away to be this excited, and who knows if it will actually sail. (Really worried about that "second wave" during the winter.) But I'm SO ready to dip my toes in Serenity Bay!

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  ChuckElias

• May 16, 2020

My wonderful wife made me a Food and Wine Festival meal last night: Kefta from the Morocco kiosk! Mmmmm.

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  ChuckElias

• May 7, 2020

Just looked at my own profile and realized I joined this site on May 4, 2003. Almost exactly 17 years ago. Wow, I'm old!

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  ChuckElias

• May 7, 2020

Been over 2 years since my last cruise. Haven't been in the parks in 14 months. What has happened to my life?

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  ChuckElias

• Mar 12, 2020

For the first time, I'm beginning to doubt that our cruise will sail in 35 days.

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  1DisneyDad

• Mar 12, 2020

Skyliner is the best! I love it.

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  ChuckElias

• Jan 5, 2020

No cabanas available on Castaway Cay for my sailing.

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  ChuckElias

• Dec 29, 2019

I'm so thankful to everybody who posts in the "Picture of the Day" threads. They keep me going, since I haven't been to WDW since March. Thank you!

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  ChuckElias

• Dec 16, 2019

Just over 24 hours until my online check-in for the Disney Magic!

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  ChuckElias

• Oct 14, 2019

For the first time since my mom died in 2003, I will not be able to attend the Food and Wine Festival this year

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  ChuckElias

• Sep 7, 2019

The sea monkey has my money. . . . Yes, I'm a natural blue. . . .

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  ChuckElias

• Aug 6, 2019

Today is my 31st wedding anniversary. My amazing wife is making steak tips with Flame Tree BBQ sauce to celebrate. (Got the recipe from a Disney cookbook, and it's pretty much perfect!)