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Disneyland CA: New Cars Land Opens


A whole new Disney theme park section is devoted to America’s deep love for cars, based on the fun animated car movies and autos in general. Of course, they don’t mention that gas prices are once again sure to be pumped sky high this summer by the greedy oil robber barons. Whatever, it’s all now good carbon-print fun at the happiest place on Earth.

Now rolling at Disneyland’s California Adventure, the new Cars Land ride is attracting thousands of visitors daily. A combination of the old amusement park bumper cars and digital updates, it involves several kinds of rides, including swirling around in cars mounted on huge horizontal tires.

Whatever the appeal, while the kids race around in Cars Land fantasy, at least it will allow Mom and Dad to momentarily forget the stark and expensive reality of driving the highways outside of Disneyland.
Cruise Etiquette: How Much Do We Tip? PDF Print E-mail


Q: My spouse and I plan a cruise to celebrate my retirement, and we’re set on schedule, destination and other plans. However, we’re not sure about tipping. What’s the usual practice on cruises? JRB, Fresno CA

A: The simplest way to learn about tipping is to check with your travel agent and/or cruise line before you sail. Often, you can simply sign up to include a percentage added to your fare for all tips aboard. That way you don’t have to dig for tip money frequently throughout the cruise.

In other situations when services are provided, just apply the usual practice of giving from 10 to 20 percent for each. This applies to ship employees, as well as cabbies, tour bus drivers and other servers while on port visits.

Many low-level cruise workers are paid minimum wages and are on call from 12 to 18 hours a day. They depend on tips to supplement their income. Therefore, as a general rule, when tipping is appropriate, do it generously and with a word of appreciation.

For further info, go to cruisetip.tpkeller.com

 
 
 
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