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Adventurers Outpost Opening Soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®

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Adventurers Outpost Opening Soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®

An all new adventure will be debuting soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

Later this spring, Mickey and Minnie Mouse will start greeting their guests in a brand new location. Adventurers Outpost will serve as a home base for your favorite Disney pals. The indoor location will be a perfect way to beat the mid-summer heat before setting off on your next adventure.

Adventures Outpost is located in the Discovery Island® Area in the former Beastly Bazaar shop. In the Camp Minnie-Mickey section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, you can continue to enjoy the amazing Festival of the Lion King show and meet other Disney Characters on the existing Character Trails.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2014-06-30T15:12:18-05:00February 26th, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Adventurers Outpost, Animal Kingdom, Disney Characters, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Walt Disney World Characters|0 Comments

New IBM THINK Exhibit Opens at Innoventions®

IBM THINK Exhibit This past week, IBM launched a new interactive experience inside Innoventions® West at Epcot®. The new exhibit, named IBM THINK, explores how technology transforms the way we live and work. Its theme fits perfectly within Innoventions® underlying goal to celebrate inspiration and the innovations that improve our lives and expand our horizons.

The 6,600 sq ft exhibit showcases how the world can work better if we use the help of technology and innovation. IBM uses an unique combination of experiences throughout the THINK exhibit to showcase this like:

A 40-foot dynamic “gesture wall” that reveals the ebb and flow of data in our daily lives through colorful visualizations
A 12-minute inspirational film discussing building a better future
A self-guided tour featuring 20 seven-foot interactive touchscreens that encourage discovery

The fun doesn’t stop there – IBM has created an app so you can continue your exploration at home!

The IBM THINK exhibit joins many other great experiences in the Innoventions® Pavilion at Epcot® like The Sum of All Thrills™, The Great Piggy Bank Adventure℠, and Where’s the Fire?. IBM THINK is scheduled to remain open to the public until Winter 2014. All of these experiences are included with regular park admission to Epcot®. The operating hours of the Innoventions® Pavilion is often different than the Park, so be sure to check your times guide for details.

Enjoy this video preview of the IBM THINK exhibit:

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:50-05:00February 23rd, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Epcot, Epcot Innoventions, IBM Think, Innoventions|0 Comments

‘Limited Time Magic’ Spotlights ‘The Original Boy Band’

Dapper Dans Next week’s “Limited Time Magic” event at Disney Parks puts everyone’s favorite “Original Boy Band” back into the spotlight!

Walt Disney World® Resort

Dapper Dans – The Original Boy Band – The Dapper Dans will be singing to a different tune from Feb. 25 – Mar. 3, 2013 as they cover some popular Boy Band songs. Backstreet Boys, One Direction, N’Sync and more! You’ll have no idea what song is next! Don’t miss this “Limited Time Magic” opportunity to hear some amazing remixes inside the Magic Kingdom® Park!

Disneyland® Resort

Dapper Dans – The “Original Boy Band” – Disneyland® Park’s Dapper Dans will be performing a similar show at the Feb. 25 – Mar. 3, 2013. Don’t miss this musical time warp by everyone’s favorite quartet!
Oz The Great and Powerful Sneak Peek – Catch a special sneak peek of Walt Disney Studios upcoming movie, Oz The Great and Powerful, which opens in theaters Mar. 8. The extended preview will be shown in 3D with a few special 4D effects thrown in the mix! The preview will be held daily Feb. 16 – Mar. 31 in the Muppet*Vision 3D Theater at Disney California Adventure® Park.

The “Year of the Ear” continues on both coasts with the some Glitzy Ear headbands that are available for purchase in select Merchandise locations!

Off to Neverland Travel® will continue to bring you details on future ”Limited Time Magic” events as they become available!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:51-05:00February 22nd, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Dapper Dans, Limited Time Magic, Limited Time Magic 2013, Original Boy Band|0 Comments

Let Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend Begin

Princess Half Collage This weekend, you can expect to see more tiaras and tutus at the Walt Disney World® Resort than normal!

One of the largest women-specific running events in the nation, the 5th Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, kicks off today! More than 36,000 runners are expected to participate in this weekend’s races. Participants this year represent all 50 states and over 30 countries!

Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend is made up of several events – the Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Royal Family 5K and runDisney Kids’ Races on Saturday, Disney’s Princess Half Marathon on Sunday, and the Disney Fit for a Princess Expo at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.

runDisney is a series of events that provides runners unique opportunities to run through Disney theme parks. Each year, more than 100,000 running enthusiasts participate in runDisney events. Off to Neverland Travel® has helped many guests plan runDisney trips in which they earn Disney-themed medals, experience legendary Disney entertainment and guest service, and ultimately celebrate their accomplishments with a Disney vacation!

Upcoming runDisney events include:

Expedition Everest® Challenge – May 4, 2013
Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend – Aug. 30 – Sep. 1, 2013
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 10-Miler Weekend – Oct. 4-5, 2013
Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend – Nov. 8-9, 2013
Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend – Jan. 9-12, 2014
Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – Jan. 17-19, 2014

Contact your Magic Maker® today for more information on participating in an upcoming runDisney event.

Good luck to all our guests, Magic Makers®, and their families participating in this weekend’s races! Run swiftly, safely, and have fun!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:51-05:00February 22nd, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Princess Half Marathon, runDisney, Walt Disney World Princess Half Marathon|0 Comments

Are Your Children Old Enough for Walt Disney World® Resort?

We are often asked, “Is my child old enough for a visit to Walt Disney World® Resort?”

That is a good question, and one you may have asked (or at least thought about) before making an investment in a Walt Disney World® Resort vacation yourself.

There are those that argue that a child can be ‘too young’ for a trip to Walt Disney World® Resort. Most often, their case rests upon the statement that before a certain age the child will never remember they were there, or that up to a certain age the attractions won’t keep them entertained.

While the first part of their statement may be true, a child may not remember their first trip to Walt Disney World® Resort, they often forget that as a parent YOU will remember their first trip to Walt Disney World® Resort, and those memories are just as special.

Having just returned from a trip with a 17 month old and a 4 year old, as a parent, there’s not a price tag you can put on the smiles of your children as they ‘experience’ all that a Disney vacation has to offer for the first or second time.

While they may not remember the trip into adulthood, my wife and I will never lose the images of the smiles, laughter and joy burned into our memory on this magical trip.

At their age, Walt Disney World® Resort comes alive. It is so much more than actors in costumes and ride experiences…it is a wonderful reality in which they are immersed in they story.

And about there not being enough to do…

The Walt Disney World® Resort has much to offer for visitors under 3 years old. Starting with free admission, there are countless attractions and shows that will engage and entertain young travelers! Magic Kingdom® Park alone has ‘enough’ for the little ones to do to keep you busy for days! From the dark rides that the entire family can ride together to play areas and interactive queues, your little ones are certain to have a blast.

As you venture outside of Magic Kingdom® Park into the other three parks, two water parks, and resort areas, you will find that play areas and attractions designed just for these younger guests abound!

In our article Walt Disney World® Resort for Toddlers we explored some of the options available for you and your family! And if you are worried about ‘managing your day’ with young ones around the park then our article Visiting Walt Disney World® Resort with Toddlers is a must read!

And of course our Magic Makers have not only visited Disney Parks countless times ourselves, but we have helped take the stress out of planning vacations for families just like yours for over five years now! Regardless of age, there is something for EVERYONE at any Disney Destination, so just call on your Magic Maker® to help uncover that hidden treasure!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:51-05:00February 21st, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World with toddlers, Toddlers, Walt Disney World Resorts|0 Comments

Tastes of Spring at Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival

Rabbit with carrots When the 20th Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off on Mar. 6, 2013, it will debut a new concept for the festival – Garden Marketplaces. These Garden Marketplaces will mix garden- and backyard-living-inspired food and beverage items into the annual Epcot® festival of blossoms.

Let’s get down to the details! Walt Disney World® Resort Chefs and Cast Members have worked hard to ensure that each Marketplace offers a whirlwind culinary adventure without repeating any offerings from the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival. While this is not a complete list of food and beverage offerings, here’s just a taste of the of gourmet bites and beverages that will be available:

The Smokehouse – Barbeque and Brews (The American Adventure): Finger-lickin’ barbecue at its finest – Pulled pig slider or smoked beef brisket. Also enjoy red wine and a selection of craft beer.
Lotus House (China Pavilion): Far Eastern flair will be showcased with delicacies like Beijing-style candied strawberries, spring pancakes with grilled chicken and green apple, bubble teas, fruit beverage cocktail and Chinese beer.
L’Orangerie (France Pavilion): Pair a rustic ratatouille tart or a country pâté and cherry compote with a sip from a selection of French wines.
Bauernmarkt – Farmer’s Market (Germany Pavilion): Savory spring pea and mushroom bread pudding and a German meatloaf sandwich with sweet mustard and fried shallots are among the menu items in Germany. Beverage options include Hugo, an elderflower sparkling wine cocktail, and a selection of German beers.
Primavera Kitchen (Italy Pavilion): Try some green asparagus and lobster with garden cocktail sauce or lasagna primavera. No Italian cuisine would be complete without a fruity cocktail or Italian wine!
Hanami (Japan Pavilion): Now this is something you won’t want to miss! Frushi, or fruit sushi, will be made with fresh fruit and coconut rice.
Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico Pavilion): Crab tostadas, pork tacos, the strawberry-infused Rosita margarita and tequila flights will keep the culinary party going in Mexico!
Taste of Marrakesh (Morocco Pavilion): Enjoy Morocco’s lamb kebabs and couscous, harissa chicken drumettes with chermoula, desert rose cocktail and more.
The Cottage – Savories, Trifles and Tea (United Kingdom Pavilion): The UK will feature a selection of tea and delectable dainties including a salmon tartare-topped cheddar biscuit and a Caprese and a trio of trifles.

And outside of the World Showcase Pavilions, three additional Marketplace options will be available.

Fruits by the Glass (World Showcase Plaza): How about a toast to Spring? Options include mango and blueberry wines, nonalcoholic wild berry slush and gluten-free raspberry ale.
Pineapple Promenade (World Showcase Promenade): This one is sure to be a crowd favorite! Try everyone’s favorite Dole Whip, but with a twist of spiced rum! Other options include pineapple upside down cake, fruit cups and more.
Florida Fresh (World Showcase Promenade): Enjoy a taste of the Sunshine State with watermelon and feta salad, shrimp and grits, and tomato and carrot wines!

The 20th Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival runs Mar. 6, 2013 – May 19, 2013 and is included with regular admission to Epcot®. It’s not too late to experience this year’s festival for yourself. Contact your Magic Maker® today!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:51-05:00February 20th, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: 2013 Flower and Garden, 20th Annual Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, Epcot Flower and Garden, Flower and Garden, flower and garden festival, Garden Marketplace|0 Comments

Celebrating Presidents Day with ‘Limited Time Magic’

Disney Parks have released details on the next “Limited Time Magic” events, and the fun centers around Monday’s Presidents Day holiday!

Walt Disney World® Resort

Presidents Day – A Weeklong Celebration – Epcot’s® popular a cappella group, Voices of Liberty, will perform special musical performances Feb. 18 – 24. Taking place at the American Garden Theatre, the show will pay honor to our past and current chiefs of our great nation. Check your Daily Times Guide for showtimes and additional information.

Disneyland® Resort

Voices of Liberty: Presidential Celebration – Disneyland® Park’s Voices of Liberty will be performing a similar show at the Main Street Opera House Feb. 18, 19, 22, 23,and 24. Their impeccable 8-part harmonies in this special show is some “Limited Time Magic” that you won’t want to miss!
Oz The Great and Powerful Sneak Peek – Catch a special sneak peek of Walt Disney Studios upcoming movie, Oz The Great and Powerful, which opens in theaters Mar. 8. The extended preview will be shown in 3D with a few special 4D effects thrown in the mix! The preview will be held daily Feb. 16 – Mar. 31 in the Muppet*Vision 3D Theater at Disney California Adventure® Park.

The “Year of the Ear” continues on both coasts with the some Glitzy Ear headbands that are available for purchase in select Merchandise locations!

Off to Neverland Travel® will continue to bring you details on future ”Limited Time Magic” events as they become available!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:52-05:00February 15th, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Limited Time Magic, Limited Time Magic 2013, Presidents at Disney Parks, Presidents Day|0 Comments

Plans That Turn Up The Romance

Over Off to Neverland Travel’s® five year history, our Magic Makers® have become known for planning some amazingly whimsical vacations. From first to fiftieth visit, birthday to graduation, our Magic Makers® love working with you to make each and every trip your “Dreame get to plan something special for Lovebirds as the romantic side of Disney Destinations is something that often gets overlooked. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked our Magic Makers® to share with us some of their past plans and suggestions they’ve given clients looking for romance on their getaways.

Dinner for two at one of Walt Disney World® Resort’s restaurants may be the easiest way to add romance into your trip. Magic Maker® Katie Simmons suggests selecting a restaurant with a view and then timing your dinner around that night’s showing of Wishes or IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. While Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is her favorite, many other restaurants overlooking the Seven Seas and World Showcase Lagoons are available. And for dessert, Magic Maker® Courtney Agnello suggests you call ahead and place a special preorder – maybe even the flavor of your wedding cake to celebrate your anniversary!

The fun doesn’t have to stop with dinner! Magic Maker® Allie Willits often directs those looking for a “night on the town” to Jellyrolls, a lively dueling piano bar on Disney’s Boardwalk. Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island and West Side also offer a variety of nightlife with live performers nightly. Your children can have a “night out” too in one of the Children’s Activity Centers located at select Resort hotels!

Booking a specialty fireworks cruise is at the top of the list of romantic suggestions for Magic Maker® Courtney Harris. Cruises are available most nights for both Wishes and IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. For a different perspective of Wishes, try watching it from a hammock on the beach at Disney’s Polynesian Resort – complete with soundtrack! Or for a quieter evening, Magic Maker® Heather Straight recommends a horse-drawn carriage ride at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside or Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

No vacation is complete without a souvenir, but Magic Maker® Sharon Rosenlieb has a tip for a keepsake much more memorable. She suggests a stop at one of the Wyland Galleries. With locations at Disney’s Boardwalk and Disney’s Polynesian Resort, they offer a great selection of custom made jewelry.

Last but not least, as home to some of the world’s most famous romances: Cinderella and Prince Charming, Lady and the Tramp, and even Beauty and the Beast – we would be remiss to not mention engagements! Magic Maker® Marcie Munoz shares of a magical proposal at the Walt Disney World® Resort. A character artists in Magic Kingdom® Park was asked in advance to draw a portrait of the couple, but the soon-to-be fiancee was shocked when the completed portrait was revealed and he was on his knee proposing. Just as illustrated, he proposed and she said YES!

Our list could go on and on as the possibilities are nearly endless! Whether you choose a moonlit stroll, a luxurious spa treatment, or an intimate dinner at your next Disney Destination, our Magic Makers® can make any day feel like Valentine’s Day!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:52-05:00February 14th, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney for adults, Disney World Adults, Disney World Romance, Romance, Valentine's Day|0 Comments

Winter Storm Nemo Complicating Travel

Dumping up to 38 inches of snow in some parts of the Northeast, Winter Storm Nemo is making his presence known! As expected, travel to and from the area has come to a standstill.

Travel will continue to be complicated for our guests in the Northeast corridor today. Orlando International Airport (MCO), the main airport servicing the Walt Disney World® Resort, experienced over 70 flight cancellations Friday because of the storm. As of 10am, approximately 90 have been cancelled for Saturday. Airports most affected by the storm include those in Boston, Hartford, Providence, Syracuse, and the NYC-area.

All guests are encouraged to contact their airlines before traveling to the airport. For any questions or concerns, please contact your Magic Maker®.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2013-02-09T10:32:45-05:00February 9th, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Flight Cancellations, Weather Delay, Winter Storm Nemo|0 Comments

“Limited Time Magic” Brings Romance Next Week

Cinderella and Prince Charming Next week’s forecast is calling for a whole lot of romance at Disney Parks! “Limited Time Magic” puts sweethearts in the spotlight during “True Love Week” – just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Walt Disney World® Resort

True Love Week – Enjoy a week of activites created to be shared with those you love! Whether you are visiting with your spouse, family or best friends, these “Limited Time Magic” events are something you will remember forever. Click here for more details.

Disneyland® Resort

Lunar New Year – Disney California Adventure® Park will be celebrating Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese culture during a special Lunar New Years Party Feb. 8-11, 2013. Enjoy cultural performances and even participate in Mulan’s Chinese New Year Procession! No Disney Party would be complete without Character greetings – meet Mulan, Mushu, Mickey and Minnie dressed in traditional Chinese outfits!
Bayou Bash and Mardi Gras – Disneyland® Park’s New Orleans Square will come alive when Princess Tiana and Louis the Alligator host the Bayou Bash! Events include jazz music, street performances, authentic Cajun cuisine, and a special Court of Angels Photo location with Disney characters in their finest Mardi Grad fashion! Be sure to join the celebration Feb. 8-12, 2013.
True Love Week – Enjoy an abundance of “Happily Ever After” activities and events at the “Happiest Place on Earth!” Click here for more details.

And on both coasts, the “Year of the Ear” continues with the some Glitzy Ear headbands!

Off to Neverland Travel® will continue to bring you details on future ”Limited Time Magic” events as they become available!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:52-05:00February 8th, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Limited Time Magic, Limited Time Magic 2013, True Love Week, Valentine's Day|0 Comments