The Wandering Disciple

Goofy hangs off the stern of the ship as the Disney Magic departs Port Canaveral on a cruise vacation.  On Disney Cruise Line, the magic of Walt Disney World meets the seas in a fun cruise for the whole family.  No details are spared in making the magic, from a life like Goofy hanging of the ship to colorful characters roaming the decks.  The cruise line currently operates a fleet of four ships with two more reported to be in production.  (Photo: January 23, 2010)

The smoke stack of the Disney Magic provides proof of the magic of Disney World on the high seas. The Disney Cruise Line currently operates four cruise ships embarking on cruises of the Caribbean. (Photo: January 23, 2010)

The Carnival Dream gets underway from Port Canaveral as it embarks on a Caribbean cruise.  Introduced in 2008, the Carnival Dream can accommodate over 3,500 passengers on its 15 decks.  (Photo: January 23, 2010)

A marine unit from the Port Canaveral Police Department performs a harbor patrol. The unit protects the many cruise ships and other ocean vessels within the port. (Photo: January 23, 2010)

Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas sits in port at Port Canaveral preparing for a new Caribbean adventure. The namesake of the the Freedom class of ships, the Freedom of the Seas set sail on her maiden voyage in June 2006. She was the largest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet until the release of the Oasis class in 2009. (Photo: January 24, 2010)

The resort pool is the centerpiece of the Radisson Resort at the Port. The hotel’s close proximity to Cape Canaveral Cruise Port, Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach make it a popular vacation choice. (Photo: January 24, 2010)

Sitting on the launch pad at LC-39A on a hazy afternoon at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Space Shuttle Endeavour awaits its launch for STS-130 mission to the International Space Station. This was taken two week before Endeavour's second to final flight while onboard the "Discover KSC: Today and Tomorrow" tour. The space shuttle program is scheduled to come to an end following the STS-135 mission scheduled for July 2011. (Photo: January 23, 2010)

Cape Canaveral, Florida: Just steps from Port Canaveral, blocks from the Atlantic and a short drive to Kennedy Space Center, the Radisson Resort at the Port is an ideal hotel for those visiting the Space Coast. Located on AIA in Cape Canaveral, the resort’s location makes it an great choice for a weekend trip or a stay over before or after a cruise. The Caribbean themed hotel features 284 guest rooms mixed between the standard guest rooms and Jacuzzi suites each featuring the Sleep Number bed by Select Comfort. The hotel is pet friendly and is also certified green by Green Lodging Florida. The lush tropical landscape of the resort is home to a family of parrots. They have come to enjoy the landscape that provides tranquility to the guest relaxing by the waterfall pool. The pool has a separate kiddie pool and a poolside tiki bar to keep everyone entertained. The Flamingo Restaurant features a full menu and a breakfast buffet. There is also a video game room, cocktail lounge, la...