Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

Welcome aboard!  It's been many moons since we were last able to sail and I was so excited to be invited to be a part of the Independence of the Seas Simulation Cruise from Galveston, TX this week.  These simulation cruises are a way for Royal Caribbean to test out their new health and safety protocols for return to sailings.  Each day I will try to give you a little recap of all we have been able to experience and how things are going on board as the ships return to operation. We arrived in Houston last night and drove the remaining 45 minutes to Galveston this morning.  After a little confusion with where to park (much of the Port is still closed) we were walking into Terminal 2 at the Port of Galveston at 11:02am for our 11am boarding time.  Boarding times are extra important to ensure crowds are managed through the health screening and security process.  It was a breeze for us and within 15 minutes we were walking onto the ship. We have a Spacious Ocean...

If you've ever heard someone talking about their Disney vacation, you may have thought they were speaking another language with all of the abbreviations, acronyms and Disney terminology. Here at Kingdom Konsultant Travel, we've compiled a list of the most commonly used terms and abbreviations you may hear when planning your Disney vacation. With this list you'll be talking about your ADR at CRT before you know it! (If you're looking for more information about a specific abbreviation or terminology, click on the link when available.) Abbreviations 7DMT - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train  is a family rollercoaster ride located in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park.  ADR - Advance Dining Reservations  at select Disney restaurants can be made 60 days in advance and are highly recommended. Disney Resort Hotel Guests can make reservations up to 60 days in advance plus the length of their stay (up to 10 days).  AK or DAK - Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park  was the last of...

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is a Moderate Resort in the Epcot Resort Area of the Walt Disney World Resort. This relaxing paradise has 5 building areas, referred to as villages, and each village is themed after a different Caribbean island: Barbados, Jamaica, Martinique, Trinidad and Aruba. Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is also home to the main hub of the Disney Skyliner, making it a great location with easy access to both Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot.   If you want to know more about this resort, make sure to read our review here . Now, let's take a photo tour of the resort! Old Port Royale Check-in area Centertown Market is a Quick Service option at the resort Gift shop Sebastian's Bistro is a Table Service restaurant Banana Cabana is the Pool bar and Lounge Fuente del Morro Pool is the main pool at the resort Caribbean Cay is where you will find the playground and where Movie Under the Stars takes place Caribbean Cay Playground area Covered seating a...