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Off to Neverland® Brings the Magic to Your Mobile Device

At Off to Neverland Travel® we have been creating lasting Disney vacation memories for families for five years, providing customized, white glove service to make your vacation dreams come true.

With mobile apps and content becoming an increasingly popular, if not essential, part of life, we are thrilled to introduce a little more ‘magic’ to the mobile world with the release of our exclusive Walt Disney World® Resort mobile itinerary.

Our mobile itinerary is a collision of our free itinerary planning service that is offered when  you plan your trip with Off to Neverland® and the mobile technology that we all embrace. Through the mobile itinerary, you will have your entire itinerary in their pocket, professionally planned by our expert Magic Makers® who are known for creating such whimsical experiences.

Within the mobile itinerary, you will have access to your professionally planned itinerary, including park hours, parade start times, firework show times and daily plans that include personalized tips to make your vacation as magical as possible. In addition, the mobile itinerary app contains all of the important information you need including your vacation package details and your pre-planned dining reservation times, locations and confirmations.

Run into an issue on your trip? No problem! Within the mobile itinerary, your personal Magic Maker’s® contact information is only a few clicks away! Whether you have a question about your professional planned itinerary or need some other form of assistance on your trip, help is at your fingertips.

Never before has a mobile itinerary existed for visitors to Walt Disney World® Resort that blended the technology of today with the expertise of a personal ‘concierge’ that knows your family’s needs and designs your itinerary around it. The stress of planning your trip has come to an end, as the future of vacations through Off to Neverland Travel® has arrived!

 

Visiting Walt Disney World® Resort with Toddlers

By Magic Maker®: Courtney Harris

There is nothing like seeing your child’s eyes light up the first time they walk down Main Street, U.S.A.® Area and see Cinderella’s castle, but vacationing with a toddler can be a stressful experience. It doesn’t have to be though. With a little planning, and the help of your Magic Maker®, it can be an incredible experience that neither you nor your child will soon forget.

The most important thing to remember is try to stick to your child’s schedule as best as possible. Don’t expect them to be able to go full force, from sun up to sun down, and not have a meltdown. If you hit the parks at rope drop, you can get a ton accomplished, and head back to your resort for a midday nap. Even if your child doesn’t normally nap, this is a great way to just unwind and recharge. After a nap or dip in the pool, you can head back out to the parks for dinner and more fun.

If you do find yourself in the middle of a meltdown in the parks, head for the nearest baby care center. Despite the name, these aren’t just for babies. Each park has an air-conditioned facility that has changing tables, rocking chairs, a microwave, and a t.v.  This is a great place for a short break from the stimulation and heat of the parks. They even have “toddler toilets” for children who are potty-training. Be sure to ask your Magic Maker® or check your park map for the location of the baby care center in each park.

Most likely, your child will love meeting all of the characters and getting autographs, but won’t love the long lines and heat. The solution? Book several character meals throughout your stay! The characters come to you at your table while you are dining, to sign autographs and pose for pictures. Reservations for character meals can be booked up to 180 days ahead, and tend to fill up fairly quickly, so be sure to ask your Magic Maker® for help in booking these experiences.

Bring a stroller! Even if you think your child is too old for one, you will be glad you did. The parks are huge and require a great amount of walking, which will quickly tire your child, leaving them whiny and more likely to have a meltdown. If you just can’t bring your own for some reason, rent one. Single strollers are available for rent at each park for $15 per day, or a double can be rented for $31. If this isn’t in your budget, ask your Magic Maker® about renting a stroller offsite and having it delivered to your resort.

Take advantage of Rider Swap for rides that your child isn’t tall enough to ride. One parent can ride alone or with older children while the other parent stays with the younger child. The other parent will get a rider swap ticket that allows them to ride later alone or with the older children, without having to wait in line again. This will really maximize your time and allow you to experience more rides throughout the day.

Pack lots of “distractions” in your park bag for those short attention spans. Whether you’re waiting in line for a ride, or waiting for your food to be delivered at a restaurant, being prepared with a coloring book and crayons, a small matchbox car, or even bubbles, can be a life-saver. If you have a smart-phone or iPad, these can serve as great distractions too.

Last, but certainly not least, remember to have fun and enjoy the time you are getting to spend with your child! You may not be able to do and see everything with a toddler in tow, but you will definitely make lasting memories for you and your child.

Enter to Win: Cars Land Checkered Flag Giveaway

cars giveawayFriday, June 15th, Disney California Adventure® Park will open Cars Land,  re-creating Radiator Springs with many of the familiar landmarks from the Disney●Pixar’s hit animated film Cars.

To celebrate, we have a special giveaway for you. Register to win one of eight (8) sets of Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater 9″ plush toys. These authentic Disney plush will definitely get the ‘motor running’ of your little Cars fan!

Registering to win is simple. Just follow the directions on the app below. The app will also give you an opportunity to receive extra entries into the contest. The contest ends Monday (June 18, 2012, at Midnight Central time), so don’t miss your change to register!

Offtoneverland.com Goes Mobile

Mobile SiteOff to Neverland Travel® is pleased to announce the launch of our mobile site!

This mobile site will allow our guests to quickly access most pages from our normal web-based site in a simple and clean format that was designed specifically for mobile phones. Whether you are planning an upcoming trip or currently vacationing at a Disney Destination, we have the information you are looking for! Our mobile site contains information on resort hotels, dining options, itineraries, current specials, and much more! Plus, you can keep up to date on what’s happening at all the Disney Destinations by reading our blog posts while you are on the go.

We hope that this mobile site will be yet another tool to help the planning process of your magical vacation even easier! More exciting features for the mobile website are in the works, so be sure to keep checking back.

By |2017-06-27T10:23:23-05:00February 26th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Off to Neverland News|Tags: , |0 Comments

Off to Neverland Travel Designated An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

Off to Neverland Travel® has been designated by Disney Destinations as an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.  As experts in the field of family vacations, Off to Neverland Travel® has worked alongside Disney Destinations now for two and a half years, dedicating ourselves to becoming the perfect agency to help you book your Disney Vacations.  This designation by Disney acknowledges our hard work, and speaks to our future as we continue to plan magical vacation after magical vacation to the Disney Destinations around the nation and the world.

Authorized Disney Vacation Planner – What does this mean to you, our wonderful clients?

Disney’s designation assures you that we have earned our place among family vacation specialists, specifically vacations to the Walt Disney World® Resort, the Disneyland® Resort, onboard Disney Cruise Line®, and the many itineraries offered by Adventures by Disney.  Also, by having this designation, we are able to pass on several perks to you:

  • Easier Access to Disney Reservations: As an EarMarked Agency, we will be receiving preferred access to the cast members at the reservations office for all of the major Disney Destinations.  This means that when it is time to apply that new special or the moment to secure a Fairytale Dining (formerly Cinderella’s Royal Table) reservation, we will have front of the line access to make sure your dreams are taken care of in order for you to have the most magical trip possible.
  • First Hand Experiences: Disney will be offering us more opportunities to train and to become even more knowledgeable.  While all of our Magic Makers® have completed the College of Disney Knowledge (a training program from Disney), we will now have opportunities to experience onsite training at the highest level along with attending a yearly conference for EarMarked Agencies.  This conference is an excellent chance to learn more, and all of these opportunities will allow us to achieve the best possible service levels for you.
  • A Better Future: The “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” program is not entered into lightly.  We had to prove ourselves through several benchmarks, and that does not go away by simply signing the contract.  We will continue to prove that we are worthy to remain in the program by increasing our knowledge, clients, and love for everything that is Disney.  Simply put, if we are striving for this, you can know that your future with us will be even better as you continue to rely on us for wonderful Disney Vacations.

We wouldn’t be an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner without you!

Our EarMarked status reflects a trust and dedication that our clients have given to us, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  Please join us in celebrating our new title, “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner,” by booking your next Disney vacation with us.

‘Disney Junior – Live on Stage!’ Debuts in 2011

Disney Junior - Live on StageDisney California Adventure® park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ in Florida will celebrate the premiere of Disney Channel’s new multiplatform brand, Disney Junior, with “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” next year. The lively show in the Parks will debut with new characters, some new adventures and a new marquee.

Children and parents who now enjoy the popular “Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage!” at both Parks can look forward to sharing this new production.  This new show will bring back three favorites: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny and Little Einsteins.  It will also introduces a brand new segment based on Disney Junior’s newest series that will debut in February 2011, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”

“Jake and the Never Land Pirates” will air on Disney Junior in February 2011 and will share the magical and adventurous world of Never Land with preschoolers. The story centers around Jake, an enthusiastic young boy who leads a team of kid pirates (Cubby, Izzy, and their faithful pirate parrot, Skully) in fun adventures that will teach teamwork concepts.

Stories from the show will come to life in the Parks with colorful, puppet versions of some of the most popular Disney Junior characters, bright visuals, whimsical scenery that fills the stage, catchy songs and interactive moments.

“Disney Junior – Live on Stage” is scheduled to debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and Disney California Adventure® park in March 2011.

Win a $25 Off to Neverland Gift Certificate

Become of fan of Off to Neverland Travel on Facebook and upload your favorite “ears” picture to be entered for a chance to win a $25 Off to Neverland Gift Certificate.

Contest Details:

Contest runs from August 14 to August 31, 2010. Please only upload one photo per day during the specified time. One winner will be chosen at random on or around September 1, 2010 to receive a $25 Off to Neverland® Gift Certificate good for any travel booked with Off to Neverland Travel®. Magic Makers® and their immediate households are not eligible to win the gift certificate.

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Off to Neverland Travel, LLC Online Sweepstakes – Official Rules

The below serve as Official Rules for the Following Sweepstakes:

  • Cars Land Checkered Flag Giveaway
  • ‘King of the Pride Lands’ Giveaway
  • Cars ‘High-Octane’ Giveaway

1. ELIGIBILITY: Off to Neverland Travel, LLC Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia over the age of 18 with access to the Internet at all times during the Sweepstakes and subsequent prize-award period unless otherwise specified by Off to Neverland Travel, LLC. All employees of Off to Neverland Travel, LLC. (“Sponsor”), all associated agencies and each of their sales representatives, distributors, or agents (all of the foregoing, together with Sponsor, collectively referred to as “Sweepstakes Entities”), and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses) and those living in the same household of each (whether related or not), are ineligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Entry in the Sweepstakes constitutes your full and unconditional acceptance of these Official Rules. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Sweepstakes entry period begins and ends at the times listed below for the sweepstakes indicated:

  • Cars Land Checkered Flag Giveaway – begins at June 13, 2012, 6 a.m. (UTC) and ends at June 18, 2012, 6 a.m. (UTC)
  • ‘King of the Pride Lands’ Giveaway – begins at Aug. 6, 2012, 8 p.m. (UTC) and ends at Aug. 13, 2012, 6 a.m. (UTC)
  • Cars ‘ High-Octane’ Giveaway – begins at at Jan. 24, 2013, 8 p.m. (UTC) and ends at Feb. 1, 2013, 6 a.m. (UTC)

(the “Sweepstakes Period”). Winners will be selected from entries properly submitted and timely received during the Sweepstakes Period.

3. SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS: During the Sweepstakes Period, you may submit an entry form online. Limit One (1) Online Entry (the “Entry”) per person, per e-mail address, and per household during the Sweepstakes Period via Online Form, regardless of whether a person has more than one address or more than one person uses the same address. Additional “bonus” entries may be possible via Online Form for specific actions as outlined and may vary per sweepstakes.

4. PUBLICITY: As a condition of entry into the Sweepstakes, except where prohibited by law, each entrant and each winner by accepting a prize grants to Sponsor and its affiliates, legal representatives, assigns and licensees, all right, title and interest in to publicize, broadcast, display and/or otherwise use the Sweepstakes entrant’s name, city, state, and biographical material (collectively, “Licensed Rights”) in any media now or hereafter known throughout the world in perpetuity for advertising and publicity purposes, without additional review, compensation, permission or approval of the winner. Where necessary, the Prize winner will be required to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability and Publicity Release within twenty four (24) hours of attempted notification or the winner may be disqualified and an alternate winner selected. Prize winner must be available for promotional display and presentation if requested within forty eight (48) hours of attempted notification or will forfeit prize to next winning entrant.

5. SELECTION OF SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS/ODDS: The potential Prize winners will be selected in a random drawing to be held after the above listed end date. Winners will be selected from entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. The potential winners will be notified via email to the email address submitted with the potential winner’s entry within twenty four (24) hours after the drawing. The drawing will be conducted by Sponsor, the judge of the Sweepstakes, whose decisions on all matters relating to the Sweepstakes shall be final and binding. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the applicable prize to an alternate winner selected at random. Any return of prize notification or prize email as undeliverable will result in forfeiture of any prize and an alternate winner may, at Sponsor’s discretion, be randomly selected.

6. PRIZES: The prize is  listed below for the sweepstake indicated:

  • Cars Land Checkered Flag Giveaway – 9″ Lightening McQueen & Tow Mater Plush Toy given to (8) winners. One winner per household.
  • ‘King of the Pride Lands’ Giveaway – (1) Disney “The Lion King” DVD & (1) Disney “The Lion King 1½” DVD. There will be only one winner for this giveaway
  • Cars ‘High-Octane’ Giveaway – (1) Disney•Pixar’s “Cars” DVD & (1) Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 2” DVD. There will be only one winner for this giveaway

Prize will be delivered after the above listed end date. The Prize will be delivered to the winning entrant’s address or at the sole option and discretion of the contest sponsor to a recipient designated by the contest winner. Prizes are not transferable and are not redeemable for cash. All taxes and other charges are responsibility of the winner. No substitutions allowed. All expenses not specifically mentioned herein are not included as part of any Prize package, and are solely the winner’s responsibility.

7. ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF ENTRY: You may also enter the Sweepstakes by mailing a standard-size postcard with your name and email address to: Off to Neverland Travel, LLC Sweepstakes #15646, 2390 El Camino Real, Suite 240, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, USA. Postcard entries must be postmarked and received during the Sweepstakes Period listed above to be included within the random drawing, and no more than one postcard/email address may be submitted during the Sweepstakes Period.

8. GENERAL RULES: By entering or participating in the Sweepstakes, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules, and by the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information or technical failures of any kind, (2) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Sweepstakes; or (3) any other computer, network, technical, human or other error, problem or malfunction that may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, or the selection or notification of winners. Further, if, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned for reasons outside the control of the Sponsor which, in the sole opinion of Sponsor, may corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes (or portion thereof), Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes (or portion thereof). Sponsor also reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify the Entry of any individual found to be (a) tampering or attempting to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or any website operated by the Sweepstakes Entities; (b) using any robotic, macro, automatic, programmed or like entry methods, which will void all such entries; (c) violating these Official Rules or the terms of service, conditions of use, and/or general rules of any Sponsor property or service; or (d) acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person. Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for claims, injuries, losses or damages of any kind resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the awarding, delivery, acceptance, use, misuse, possession, loss or misdirection of the prize; participation in this Sweepstakes or in any activity or travel related thereto or from any interaction with, or downloading of, computer Sweepstakes information.

9. PARTICIPANT OBLIGATIONS: By participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor. By accepting the prize, the winner agrees to release and hold Off to Neverland Travel, LLC and affiliates harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, rights, claims, actions and liabilities of any kind in connection with the Sweepstakes or receipt or redemption of the prize. The winner assumes all liability for any injury, death, or damage caused, or allegedly caused, by participating in the Sweepstakes or use or redemption of the prize.

10. PERSONAL INFORMATION: This sweepstakes is being managed through PunchTab http://www.punchtab.com. The personal information collected through the Sweepstakes is subject to PunchTab’s Privacy Policy which is located at http://www.punchtab.com/privacy. By entering the Sweepstakes, you agree to the use of your personal information as described in the above Privacy Policy. Also, entrants will be subscribed to the Neverland News weekly email newsletter using the email address provided. This email newsletter contains current Disney news and vacation planning information and can be unsubscribed from at any time.

11. SPONSOR: Off to Neverland Travel, LLC

By |2017-06-27T10:24:39-05:00June 11th, 2010|Categories: Off to Neverland News|0 Comments

Introducing the Off to Neverland Navigators Panel

The Magic Makers® of Off to Neverland Travel® believe that every one should have a magical vacation at any of the four Disney Destination regardless of whether you book your vacation with us or not.

Traveling to the Walt Disney World® Resort, the Disneyland® Resort in California, on Disney Cruise Line®, or on one of the many exciting itineraries by Adventures by Disney™ can sometimes be a very daunting and overwhelming endeavor.  Our clients know that the expertise of our Magic Makers™ is indispensable.  Our level of service and dedication to details goes far beyond the average, and helping you make vacation memories is what we do best.

We are now offering some of that expertise to everyone, regardless if you have booked a reservation with Off to Neverland Travel or not.  With the Off to Neverland Travel Navigators Panel™, we can answer those little questions that will make your vacation perfect.

Our Magic Makers® have collectively traveled to all of the Disney Destinations hundreds of times.  We can tell you exactly where the free sodas are on board the ships of Disney Cruise Line®.  Is Donald Duck your son’s favorite character and you want to be sure where to find him?  Which resort does the monorail goes through?  Do you want to see the real castle that inspired the design of Cinderella’s Castle at the Walt Disney World® Resort?  We have the answers to all of those questions and so many more!

Please click here to submit your question or email us at NavigatorsPanel@OfftoNeverland.com.  One of our Navigators will email you back with the answer you are looking for.  We look forward to making your vacation even more magical!

Off to Neverland Navigators Panel