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Great things have happened at the Walt Disney World® Resort in 2012. The Magic Kingdom® Park held a Grand Opening of the largest part of their New Fantasyland® Area, Enchanted Forest. Here guests enjoy new attractions and experiences including Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel’s Grotto, and the new Be Our Guest Restaurant. Epcot’s® popular attraction, Test Track®, reopened after a nearly eight-month refurbishment with an all new reimaged and interactive experience. We also can’t forget about just a few of the things that have already opened to guests – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the Storybook Circus area of the Magic Kingdom® Park, and new character meet and greet opportunities.

Whether you have never been to the Walt Disney World® Resort before or have visited countless times, 2013 will be a great time to plan a trip to experience these new offerings. And for a limited time, you can save with one of these two offers! No need to get out your calculator – our Magic Makers® will do the math and see which one of these promotions will save you the most!

Stay, Play, Dine and Save

Save with the purchase of a 3-night/4-day or longer Walt Disney World^® Magic Your Way® room, ticket, and dining package for stays most nights 1/2/13 – 3/7/13 at select Walt Disney World^® Resort hotels. Enjoy the Quick Service Dining Plan with a stay in a Value Resort or the Plus Dining Plan on a stay in Moderate, Deluxe, or Deluxe Villa Resorts.

As an extra benefit, your children will receive a character call from a special Disney character —Ariel, Beast or Sebastian!

Booking Dates:

Now – Dec. 31, 2012

Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same package. Tickets must be used within 14 days of first use. No group or other discounts apply. Offers can not be combined or transferred. Advanced reservations required. To qualify for the promotion, a minimum of a 3-night stay with a 2-day Magic Your Way® Base Ticket is required. Offer excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. This promotion is subject to change without notice.

Jan. – Mar. Room Discount

Save up to 35% at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels when you book by Dec. 31, 2012 for stays most nights Jan. 2 – Jan. 17, 2013 and Jan. 21 – Mar. 7, 2013

Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same room. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Excludes 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid standard rooms.

This offer has been updated. Please click here for more details!

Great news! For a limited time, kids under age 17 can sail FREE on select 6-night and 8-night Disney Cruise Line® sailings from Galveston, TX! Guests can choose from a  8-night Bahamian itinerary with a visit to the Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney’s own private island paradise, Castaway Cay, or a 6- or 8-night Western Caribbean sailing with stops in Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

Offer Details:
Kids Sail FREE with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom in categories 4A – 11B on select cruises from Jan. 4 – Mar. 1, 2013. Government Taxes and Fees are not included.

Availability is limited, so contact your Magic Maker® before this offer sets sail without you!

This offer is only available to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Offer applies only to stateroom categories 4A – 11B for select cruises departing from Galveston, TX Jan. 4 – Mar. 1, 2013. Excludes suites, category 11C staterooms and GTY categories with restrictions (VGT, OGT, IGT). The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. Government Taxes and Fees are approximately $52 per person for 6-night Western Caribbean cruises, $66 per person for 8-night Western Caribbean cruises, and $84 per person for 8-night Bahamian cruises (all amounts subject to change). Stateroom accommodations for four or more Guests are limited and based on availability at the time of booking. This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers or discounts. Additional Terms and Conditions apply

This offer has transitioned into a General Release promotion. Please click here for more details.

Two special promotions were released exclusively to Disney’s Visa® Cardmembers this morning. Regardless of which one you choose, you will be surprised by the savings! No worries – our Magic Makers® will run the numbers and see which promotion is best for you!

Disney’s Visa® Package Promotion

Now’s your chance to save on a 3-night/4-day or longer Walt Disney World^® Magic Your Way® Package with Dining for stays most nights 1/2/13 – 3/7/13 at select Walt Disney World^® Resort hotels.

Booking Window:

Now – 12/31/2012

Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same package. Tickets must be used within 14 days of first use. No group or other discounts apply. Offers can not be combined or transferred. Advanced reservations required. To qualify for the promotion, a minimum of a 3-night stay with a 2-day Magic Your Way® Base Ticket is required. Offer excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. This promotion is subject to change without notice. Deposit must be made at the time of booking with your Disney’s Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card.

Disney’s Visa® Room Discount Promotion

Stay in the middle of the Magic! With this promotion, save up to 35% when you stay at a select Walt Disney World^® Resort hotel most nights 1/02/13 – 1/17/13 and 1/21/13 – 3/07/13.

Booking Window:

Now – 12/31/2012

Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same room. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Excludes 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid standard rooms. Deposit must be made at the time of booking with your Disney’s Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card.

Ladies, here’s your chance to prove you have the commitment, perseverance, and determination to be a true princess! runDisney’s women’s focused half marathon course will take you through the Magic Kingdom® and Epcot® Theme Parks on your quest for royalty in the “Most Magical Place on Earth!” Whether running solo or with a group of your closest friends and family, past runDisney participants will agree that every mile ran in a race at the Walt Disney World® Resort is a magical one!

But don’t let that royal treatment end at the finish line! Stay at one of the Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels and enjoy accommodations fit for any queen or princess! Just a few of the onsite benefits include Disney’s Magical Express® Airport Transportation, Extra Magic Hours, and legendary Disney hospitality.

And as an extra bonus, Off to Neverland Travel is offering discounted room rates at select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Availability of these discounts are limited, so contact your Magic Maker® today to reserve your spot.

Booking Window:

Oct. 5, 2012 – Jan. 14, 2013 (or while availability lasts)

Offer Details:

Save 10%-25% on your stay for  Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend at select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels. Available Resorts include:

• Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Be sure to ask your Magic Maker® how you can save by adding discounted tickets and one of Disney’s Dining Packages. Not participating in the Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend? No problem! You can still enjoy the magic of the Walt Disney World® Resort with these discounted rates.

Discount Terms: All rates are subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined with another offer or discount. Advance reservations required. Additional room types may be available at a discounted rate, but are based off of availability. Each room containing more than 2 adults (ages 18+) may be subject to an additional fee of $10-$25 per person per night. Deposit amount equal to one night’s stay plus taxes will be due at the time of booking. Disney Dining Plan and Discounted Ticket options are available for an additional fee – please ask your Magic Maker® for more details. Any cancellations made after booking will incur a $50 cancellation fee, per room, on top of any fees charged by the supplier.  Ask your Magic Maker for exact details as cancellation fees from the supplier vary based on type of room/package booked.