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Surprise Reunion For Military Family at Epcot®

Every day, countless memories are made inside the parks of the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida and the Disneyland® Resort in California. For the Halquist family, they made a special memory that will never be forgotten!

Earlier this week, Amy Halquist and her three children were enjoying a performance by the Voices of Liberty at Epcot®. But her kids, Grace (8), Jack (7), and Joshua (2), had no idea that their mom had arranged a surprise for them at the end of the show.

We hope you enjoy the video of this extremely magical moment!

A special Thank You to SPC Scott Halquist and all the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces for their services and for protecting our country!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:22-05:00September 9th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Family reunion, reunited at Walt Disney World|0 Comments

Magic Kingdom® Park: World’s Most-Visited Theme Park

Travel + Leisure Magazine has updated their listing of the World’s Most-Visited Theme Parks and Magic Kingdom® Park has claimed the #1 spot!

More than 17 million guests were welcomed through the main gates of the Magic Kingdom® Park in 2011 and enjoyed its seven themed lands. The Park is no stranger to this #1 position, though. Since its opening on Oct. 1, 1971, the Walt Disney World® Resort has always been a popular vacation destination.

Disney Parks’ locations around the world have claimed the top 8 positions on Travel + Leisure Magazine’s listing based off of 2011 attendance numbers. Domestically, Disneyland® Park was a close #2.

When is your next Magical Vacation? Our Magic Makers® are ready to help with all the planning! Contact us today.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:22-05:00September 7th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|0 Comments

What’s Next at Walt Disney World® Resort

Labor Day is traditionally seen as the “last day of Summer.” With that behind us, lets take a quick look at what’s in store for our guests with upcoming visits this fall to the Walt Disney World® Resort!

Enchanted Forest Opening

Construction of the New Fantasyland® Area of the Magic Kingdom® Park is moving quickly! With the Storybook Circus section already opened to guests, the next opening is planned for Dec. 6, 2012.

The grand opening of the Enchanted Forest section will bring to life the following attractions and dining options:

Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid Attraction
Ariel’s Grotto Meet and Greet
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Pete’s Silly Sideshow Meet and Greet
Enchanted Tales with Belle Interactive Character Experience

A limited preview of select attractions will being Nov. 19.

Splitsville: Bowling Re-Imagined

Guests will experience a whole new “spin” on one of America’s favorite past-times when Splitsville opens in the Downtown Disney® West Side this fall. More Details

Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival

Named one of the “Best Food and Wine Festivals” by the Travel Channel, this 46-day culinary event takes place Sep. 28 – Nov. 12, 2012. Taste international cuisine and beverages, take part in culinary demonstrations, meet some of your favorite HGTV stars, and enjoy Eat to the Beat musical acts. More Details

The New Test Track presented by Chevrolet

Guests are anxiously awaiting the reopening of Epcot’s® popular Future World attraction, Test Track®, which has been closed since April for a refurbishment. The re-imagined attraction will feature an interactive queue area that allows guests to design a ride vehicle which they will later test on the road course. The New Test Track® is scheduled to reopen in late Fall 2012. More Details

Phineas and Ferb & YOU: A Brand New Reality

Phineas and Ferb just launched a brand new interactive experience in the Downtown Disney® West Side area. Fans of the show will want to make sure this is on their “to do” list! The experience takes place Sep. 1 – Dec. 1, 2012. More Details

Swashbucklin’ Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow debuts this fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, giving Walt Disney World Resort guests a chance to become immersed in the world of the four Pirates of the Caribbean films. Do you have what it takes to join Captain Jack’s crew? More Details

Kilimanjaro Safaris® Expedition: Zebra Addition

A reconstructed savannah space featuring a new watering hole for live animals will offer an additional viewing opportunity at the end of guests’ expedition through Africa. More Details

Soulful Sounds

Now in its 30^th year, Night of Joy returns to Magic Kingdom® Park with a contemporary Christian music festival Sept. 7-8. More Details

Spook-tacular treats

A family-friendly fright-fest in Magic Kingdom® Park featuring a children’s parade, trick-or-treating throughout the park, face painting, and more, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special event held on 23 select evenings Sept. 11-Nov. 2. More details

Don’t have your trip to the Walt Disney World® Resort planned yet? It’s not too late to take advantage of some great promotional discounts. Contact your Magic Maker® today!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:22-05:00September 4th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Fall 2012 Walt Disney World, Fall 2012 WDW, Walt Disney World Fall 2012, Walt Disney World Resort, What's Next|0 Comments

Periwinkle To Begin Meet and Greets

Periwinkle, the newest of the Disney Fairies, is scheduled to start meet and greets this month!

Periwinkle’s appearance in the parks comes just weeks before the upcoming October 23 release of Disney’s newest fairy movie, “Secret of the Wings,” to Blu-ray and DVD. In the movie, Tinkerbell meets Periwinkle in Winter Woods and discovers that they are actually sisters!

Periwinkle will meet with guests inside Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook at Magic Kingdom® Park and Pixie Hollow at Disneyland® Park. While the exact date of Periwinkle’s arrival has not been announced, Tinker Bell is expecting her sister to arrive towards the middle of the month!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:22-05:00September 1st, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Fairies, Disney Fairies Meet and Greet, Disneyland Characters, Magic Kingdom Characters, Periwinkle, Tinkerbell, Walt Disney World Characters|0 Comments

Artist Rendering of Ariel’s Grotto Released

The Walt Disney World® Resort has released an artist rendering of Ariel’s Grotto, a new meet and greet location that will be part of the New Fantasyland® Expansion.

Ariel’s Grotto will be located near the Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid Attraction, but will be a separate experience. When Ariel moves to her new location, she will meet her guests in mermaid form. The new Grotto location will officially open Dec. 6, but a preview period will start Nov. 19, 2012.

All images are artist renderings. Actual construction may vary.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:22-05:00August 31st, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Ariel in Disney World, Ariel's Grotto, Disney World Fantasyland, Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland|0 Comments

Video: Sneak Peek of ‘Enchanted Tales With Belle’

We’ve already seen how many details the Imagineers are including in New Fantasyland® Area in the Magic Kingdom® Park! There truly is no inch of this expansion that wasn’t well planned with creativity and innovation.

Enchanted Tales with Belle is no exception. Imagineers wanted this experience to be more than a meet and greet – something that every guest would remember, regardless of their age or interest in Disney Princesses.

The Enchanted Tales with Belle experience begins inside Maurice’s cottage, Belle’s childhood home, and ends inside the library at Beast’s Castle.

You’re going to love this experience! Enjoy as this two-part video as Imagineers Chris Beatty, Chris Kelly and Ted Robledo explain how this “tale as old as time” will be brought to life – with you as a star! Parents: You may want to keep these videos to yourself and save the MAGIC for the little ones to experience in person!

The Enchanted Forest portion of the New Fantasyland® Area in the Magic Kingdom® Park will open Dec. 6, 2012 with limited previews beginning Nov. 19.

Contact your Magic Maker® today and ask how you can experience the New Fantasyland® expansion at a discounted price!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:23-05:00August 31st, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Belle, Disney World Fantasyland, Enchanted Tales With Belle, Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland|0 Comments

‘Great Irish Hooley’ Set To Begin Tomorrow

First things first – you are probably wondering what the heck a “hooley” is. Well, a hooley (or hoolie) is an Irish word for ‘a lively party.’

Now then, everyone loves a party, right?

Central Florida’s first Great Irish Hooley will kick off tomorrow, Aug. 31 at Raglan Road™ Irish Pub and Restaurant in Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island. A four day celebration, the party continues through Labor Day weekend until Sep. 3.

Planned experiences include:

Six top Irish bands playing traditional and rock tunes
Irish Dance Workshops to help the whole family polish their dance moves
Structured set dancing called the Ceili (kay-lee)
Celtic face painting

And of course, guests can belly up to one of Raglan Road’s™ 130-year-old imported-from-Ireland bars or grab a table for authentic fare by Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon.

If you are visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, be sure to catch the Great Irish Hooley – it’s sure to be a craic (wild time)!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:23-05:00August 30th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Great Irish Hooley, Irish Festival, Raglan Road|0 Comments

‘Keep Moving Forward’ Tour Coming to Epcot

Effective Sep. 17, 2012, a new tour will replace Epcot’s® current “Around the World Segway Tour”

The “Keep Moving Forward: See the World, Share the Dream Segway Tour” will be a three hour journey that explores the vision that Walt Disney had for a better tomorrow and what resulted from his vision: “The Florida Project” and Epcot®!

Compared to its predecessor, the “Keep Moving Forward” tour will offer a more in-depth look at all of the World Showcase Pavilions (instead of select ones), enhanced audio devices on your Segways to hear your guides, a new commemorative pin exclusive to this tour, and a breakfast at Sunshine Seasons.

The tour costs $99 plus tax for guests 16 and older with some discounts available for select guests. Guests who had previously booked the “Around the World Segway Tour” for dates after Sep. 17, 2012, will automatically be moved to the new tour for the same time slot.

The “Keep Moving Forward” tour is just one of the many tours available to Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort guests. If you are interested in including one of these amazing tours to your upcoming vacation, please contact your Magic Maker® for additional information!

A parent or guardian must sign a waiver for participants age 16-17.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:23-05:00August 29th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Epcot Segway Tour, Keep Moving Forward Tour, Keep Moving Forward: See the World Share the Dream Segway Tou, Segway Tour|0 Comments

‘Celebrate the Magic’ Coming Soon to Magic Kingdom® Park

On Monday, Sep. 3, 2012, “The Magic, The Memories and You!” will be presented for the last time at Magic Kingdom® Park. This nighttime projection show, which featured guests’ pictures from that day’s Disney’s PhotoPass® service, will be replaced with a new show called “Celebrate the Magic.”

Taking place on the outside of Cinderella Castle, “Celebrate the Magic” will include some favorite elements from the current show with all-new music, storytelling, and special effects.

“‘Celebrate the Magic’ takes us on a journey to the heart of the most beloved Disney stories and characters. This amazing show will magically transform Cinderella Castle with spectacular projection effects, choreographed to a new music soundtrack. The show will be full of emotion and storytelling, proving that, with imagination and magic in our hearts, anything is possible.” Katy Harris – Show Director

“Celebrate the Magic” is set to premier in Magic Kingdom® Park sometime in November. “The Magic, The Memories and You!” will also end at Disneyland® Park on Sep. 3, but will not be replaced. Guests of that park can expect the return of “it’s a small world®” holiday later this year.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2012-08-28T07:50:02-05:00August 28th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Celebrate the Magic, Magic Kingdom NIghttime show, Magic Kingdom Shows, Magic Memories and You, The Magic The Memories and You|0 Comments

Walt Disney World® Fall 2012 Savings

This offer is no longer valid. Please click here to view all current Walt Disney World® Resort specials.

There are no shortage of autumn experiences for your family to enjoy this year at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Enjoy tasty samples of popular dishes from around the globe at Epcot’s® International Food & Wine Festival or “party it up” at either Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom® Park.

Plus, the Walt Disney World® Resort is offering savings of up to 30% at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights Sep. 30, 2012 – Nov. 16, 2012 and Nov. 24, 2012 – Dec. 22, 2012!

Offer Details:

Book by Sep. 29, 2012, for stays most nights Sep. 30, 2012 – Nov. 16, 2012 and Nov. 24, 2012 – Dec. 22, 2012 and:

Save 15% – 20% at Disney’s Value Resorts (excluding Disney’s All-Star Movie Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms)
Save 20% – 25% at Disney’s Moderate Resorts (excluding Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort)
Save 15% – 30% at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Standard View only), Disney’s Contemporary Resort (excluding Magic Kingdom® view rooms) and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
Save 25% – 30% at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Disney’s Boardwalk Villas, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House and Kidani Village (standard view).

As with all Walt Disney World® Resort special offers, availability is limited so contact your Magic Maker® today!

No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes campsites and 3-bedroom villas. Offer is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort-Little Mermaid Standard rooms.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:23-05:00August 27th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Expired Specials, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Fall Special, Disney World Room Only, Room Only Savings, Room Savings, Walt Disney World Discount, Walt Disney World Fall Special|0 Comments