Tom Brady has retired from football in order to spend more time with his kids. The 45-year-old football legend has finally hung up the cleats and embraced life after football. Brady was recently seen at Walt Disney World with two of his three kids, Benjamin Rein Brady, 13, and Vivian Lake Brady, 10. He took to Instagram to share the experience.
After a very public divorce from supermodel wife Gisele Bündchen, the pair has been seen co-parenting their kids. Brady has said, “Our kids will be the center of everything we do.” They did not go to Walt Disney World together, though. Bündchen was in Brazil at the time. After detailing the kids’ travel plans for the summer, it doesn’t look like joint vacations are on the agenda any time soon. The former Victoria’s Secret Angel took the kids to Disney in December to celebrate their birthdays.
The former Tampa Bay quarterback took the kids to Disney to celebrate the end of the school year. We had a blast following along with his fun updates. Watching people experience the magic of Walt Disney World is almost as good as being there ourselves.
The kids and their famous dad experienced all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and had a VIP guide to show them around. VIP tours are an incredibly popular offering at Disney World, especially among the celebrities that visit. These private tours give exclusive access to some of Disney’s most popular attractions.
The kids, and their famous dad, rode Flight of Passage completely alone. We imagine it was pretty great not to have to wait in line to ride (VIP Tours allow you to skip lines, or as Disney puts it “experience popular attractions efficiently”).
Over at the Magic Kingdom, the trio decided to check out Magic Kingdom’s newest addition- Tron: Lightcyle/Run! Then they took a photo in front of Cinderella Castle (because you go to Disney World and don’t take a picture in front of the Castle, did you even go to Disney World?)
Finally, the group checked out Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That’s where things got scary for Brady. It started out nice enough. The family hung out in Galaxy’s Edge, and Brady helped the kids build Droids at Droid Depot.
Then the kids took their dad to Tower of Terror. The ride photo is priceless. In his Instagram caption, Brady joked, “the happiest place on Earth (until you realize the kids were lying about Tower of Terror being “mad chill”). The picture is so funny we will even forgive him for mixing up Disneyland and Disney World!
Our favorite part is how his 10-year-old daughter is mildly amused, yet, Brady is screaming in fear! This is why we recommend MemoryMaker with Disney’s PhotoPass. Photos tell a story, and what better souvenir from your Walt Disney World vacation than a photographic story to remember it by?
Travelers will soon have more exciting destinations and countries to explore with National Geographic Expeditions. Beginning in 2024, three new itineraries spanning five countries will be added to the leading global travel portfolio, all featuring the incredible access, deep knowledge and extraordinary storytelling that only National Geographic can provide. Travelers will be inspired by the insights, beauty, landscapes and architecture as they discover the wonders of the world.
The new Signature Land trips visit Bhutan, Colombia and the Baltics. These group-guided itineraries will provide an enriching, in-depth look at the history, cultures and natural heritage of each destination. Each Signature Land trip is hosted by a National Geographic Expert who provides a one-of-a-kind perspective. With specialties such as filmmaking, conservation, photography, archaeology, geography and many more, the Experts who travel on Signature Land expeditions are passionate storytellers who have a close connection to National Geographic, and their unique insights foster a travel experience that enlightens, inspires and goes in-depth like no other.
Bookings for all three itineraries will open on June 13, 2023, with early booking for the following travelers:
June 7 – Lifelong Explorers
June 9 – Past National Geographic Expeditions Guests
June 12 – Disney Vacation Club Members, Golden Oak Residents and Club 33 members
June 13 – Bookings open for general public
Additionally, travelers interested in booking a vacation in 2024 with National Geographic Expeditions can also save with an early booking offer! Book before Sept. 5, 2023 and save $400 per person on select 2024 North America Signature Land itineraries and $500 per person on select 2024 international Signature Land itineraries.
Bhutan: Land of Mysticism and Mythology
The remote kingdom of Bhutan welcomes travelers to experience the wonders of its dramatic landscapes and storied cities. An exploration of this Buddhist kingdom found on the Himalayas’ eastern edge is filled with a rich and unique culture and reflects its commitment to tradition, the environment and the happiness of its people. The 11-day, 10- night itinerary includes visiting much of Bhutan through major destinations such as Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Phobjikha Valley.
Highlights of the expedition include:
Unparalleled access: dining with Bhutanese dignitaries such as business professionals and government officials who will engage with guests and provide insights on everyday life in Bhutan and, a meet and greet with a Buddhist scholar and a privately guided hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
Architectural wonders: touring Punakha Dzong to learn and appreciate Bhutanese architecture and visiting the golden Buddha Dordenma Statue and the Divine Mad Monk Monastery.
Cultural immersion: enjoying hands-on experiences such as participating in the butter lamp lighting tradition and lessons in the national sport of archery.
Renowned medical anthropologist Carroll Dunham has been confirmed as one of the National Geographic Experts slated to join select Bhutan departures. Dunham has lived in Nepal studying Buddhism for the past 30 years. She is an avid storyteller with a focus on environmental conservation related to sacred spaces of Southeast Asia. Dunham has authored four books exploring the feminine divine in South Asian history and culture, and she has also produced more than a dozen films for National Geographic and others on topics ranging from Living Goddesses to polyandry, nomadism and geology.
There are five Bhutan departure dates in 2024 beginning in March and extending through December. Specific Expert dates will be released later this year.
Colombia: Connections to the Land and the Past
Travelers will dive into a nine-day, eight-night tour through beautiful landscapes of Colombia from the mountains to the beaches. They will embark on a journey across Bogota, the Cocora Valley, Pereira, Santa Marta and through Tayrona National Park and Barranquilla to make their way to Cartagena.
Highlights of the expedition include:
Insider experiences: visiting San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town for enslaved people in the Americas, which was proclaimed a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2005.
Inspiration from the past and the present: exploring the archaeological ruins of Taironaka, learning about the modern-day Kogi people or being immersed in the music and traditions of the celebrated Barranquilla Carnaval.
Delicious journeys: sampling local delicacies and savoring the flavors of the coffee region while learning how Colombia became one of the most popular coffee exporters in the world.
Spectacular wildlife: hiking through the towering wax palms of Cocora Valley or gazing in wonder at the endemic species of birds and mammals found in Tayrona National Park.
National Geographic Explorer Rosa Vásquez Espinoza has been confirmed as one of the Experts set to join select Colombia departures. Chemical biologist, educator, conservationist and TV personality, Espinoza travels to the most extreme ecosystems of the planet searching for the tiniest creatures, from heat-loving microbes to Amazonian stingless bees. She is passionate about driving awareness for conservation.
There are six Colombia departure dates in 2024 beginning in January and extending through December. Specific Expert dates will be released later this year.
The Baltics: Enchanted Forests and Medieval Castles
The Baltics are classified as one geographic region, yet it consists of three distinct countries sitting on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. Travelers will visit all three countries, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, to gain a deeper understanding of what makes each region unique, from language, traditions and beyond. The 11-day, 10-night itinerary will take travelers across destinations such as Vilnius, the Curonian Spit, Klaipeda, Riga, Sigulda, Gauja National Park and Tallinn.
Highlights of the expedition include:
History brought to life: delving into medieval times during privately guided excursions to Cesis Castle and Gusmanas Caves and more recent history of World War II and the Soviet Era during guided visits to the Ninth Fort, Hill of Crosses and Maajamae Palace. Each experience showcases how these countries changed over time and were influenced by foreign occupations.
Cultural preservation: cruising along the UNESCO recognized Curonian Spit or venturing through the UNESCO celebrated Old Town Centers of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn.
A taste of the destination: touring a local market in Riga and seeing — and trying — the local ingredients that make up Latvian cuisine.
Photographer and naturalist Jeff Mauritzen has been confirmed as one of the Experts slated to join select Baltics departures. With adventures taking him to more than 60 countries around the world, Mauritzen’s photography has appeared in dozens of National Geographic books, several National Geographic Traveler magazine articles and on the @natgeotravel Instagram account.
There are four Baltics departure dates in 2024 beginning in May and extending through October. Specific Expert dates will be released later this year.
A fight broke out in a movie theater during a showing of Disney’s newly-released live-action film The Little Mermaid.
On Saturday evening, a group of adults ruined the experience for a packed house at the theater when they began fighting and shouting at each other as Disney’s The Little Mermaid played on the big screen in front of them. To make matters worse for everyone in the audience–many of whom were children–the adults who were engaged in the altercation stood up the entire time they were fighting, blocking the view of the screen for moviegoers seated behind them.
Had they remained seated, the experience would have still been soured for the rest of the audience as the adults argued by yelling and shouting expletives at one another.
A 44-second video clip of the fight was tweeted by @BabyGravy9, and from that clip, it’s impossible to tell what started the argument. Overall, the only decipherable words are the expletives that decorate the entirety of the altercation that was caught on camera.
A woman in the theater during the Disney film showing who witnessed the fight as it took place can be heard saying that she needs a refund, presumably because of the distraction of the fight, since it seems to have disrupted the showing of the film, which debuted at the box office on Friday.
There's something magic about going to the cinema that you just don't get if you stay at home. pic.twitter.com/OdwLwlJJHU
It’s unclear how long the altercation lasted on Saturday evening, but it’s completely within reason for moviegoers to expect that when they go to a local movie theater to catch Disney’s latest flick at the box office, fellow patrons will refrain from arguing and fighting while in public. And if those patrons can’t seem to drum up enough self-control to wait until they’re home to argue, they should at least step outside of the theater to do so.
The moral of the story is this: no one wants to buy a ticket to see Disney’s newest film, only to get to watch a fight between other adults instead. After all, that’s not the show they selected when they purchased their tickets.
When it comes to visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort alike, some of the most exciting memories to be made come from meeting beloved characters.
In both Disney Resorts, professional character performers portray Disney characters, bringing them to life and creating magical memories. The Disney Princesses, such as Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), both the animated and live-action versions of Princess Ariel from The Little Mermaid, and Princess Tiana are just some of the characters Guests can meet.
Occasionally, the Disney Princesses and other Disney characters will wander around the theme park instead of staying in one spot for a meet-and-greet. But the rules can be different for different kinds of character interactions.
Recently, one influencer accused a Disney Princess of refusing to give her an autograph when she met her in the Disney Park, even though she was celebrating her birthday. However, there is likely more to the story than this.
In this video, we can see Princess Jasmine interacting with the influencer and her children, greeting them as usual. However, as the influencer holds out her autograph book, Princess Jasmine pointedly avoids looking at it or moving toward it.
Instead, she looks toward the character attendant Cast Member, who steps in and refuses for her. If you look closely, you can see that the Cast Member also explains something to the influencer.
While it’s not explained in the video, we know exactly what’s going on.
As stated earlier, the rules for character interactions are very specific and didn’t allow for an autograph in this case. Characters can only give autographs during meet-and-greet attractions, not while they’re simply walking around, as it gives other Guests unfair advantages.
However, Disney characters are also unable to outright refuse anything as it may ruin the magic, which is why the Cast Member stepped in.
While the influencer claims that Princess Jasmine signed an autograph for another Guest right before this video was taken, it’s incredibly unlikely.
NBA Star Robin Lopez was unhinged after he went after a Disney Guest.
Disneyland Resort is known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” Being the happiest place, Guests heading to the Disney Parks expect to feel Disney magic around them. Disneyland has always captivated people from all walks of life, including celebrities who often seek a magical escape from their busy schedules.
Disneyland has always been a magnet for celebrities looking to relive their childhood memories or create new ones with their families. From A-list actors and actresses to renowned musicians and sports icons, the allure of Disneyland transcends the boundaries of fame and success. Imagine strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., and suddenly spotting a well-known face amidst the crowd. You might see an actor like Tom Hanks, known for his timeless performances in movies like Forrest Gump and Toy Story, enjoying a churro while exploring the shops and soaking in the nostalgic atmosphere.
Not far away, you might glimpse Taylor Swift, the global music sensation, dancing and singing along to the tunes of “it’s a small world” or joining the line for a thrilling ride on Space Mountain. Her infectious energy and love for the theme park would undoubtedly spread joy to those around her. On any given day, you might witness the excitement of the Kardashian-Jenner clan as they embark on a whimsical adventure through Disneyland. Whether it’s Kim Kardashian snapping selfies in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle or Kylie Jenner indulging in some delicious Disney treats, their presence adds a touch of glamour to the already dazzling park.
Sports stars are not immune to the allure of Disneyland either. Robin Lopez was one the latest sports stars spotted in Disneyland. Robin Lopez is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was selected with the 15th pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns, and was traded to the New Orleans Hornets.
One Disneyland Guest recently complained about Robin Lopez for “attacking” them. Mr. Lopez was seen with his family at Disney on the closing of Splash Mountain when a Guest recorded saying hello, then a Disney VIP Cast Member informers the Guest not to take pictures of Lopez and his family. Later in the TikTok, this Guest can be seen talking to the Imagineer Tony Baker, the creator of Splash Mountain, when Robin Lopez sneaks up behind the Guest and aggressively takes away his phone and cuts off his live stream. This Guest had to plea to get his phone back from Mr. Lopez. This Guest wrote that this ruined his day and traumatizing for him and his viewers.
Though the TikTok has now been deleted, the video had already circulated around social media. The influencer, known as Joy Of Everything posted on Twitter that he “wasn’t able to record his assault” due to his phone being snatched.
When are you posting the video? You can get him suspended lol
Of course, A-List celebrities aren’t immune from facing punishment at Disneyland. As a matter of fact, there is an entire list of celebrities who have been banned from Disney for not following the rules.
