Walt Disney World News

Step Inside the Royal Guest Rooms

This weekend, the new Royal Guest Rooms over at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside welcomed their first guests. These Royal Guest Rooms are just one of the many Story Rooms that are being added at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

The Royal Guest Rooms are quarters befitting the Kings and Queens of the family—as well as the Princes and Princesses. Remarkable décor and rich details place your family right in the middle of classic Disney stories. Guests will find magical surprises including custom drapes and linens, ornately decorated beds-and headboards that glitter with a fiber optic “fireworks” display. The Royal Guest Rooms are majesty and fun all rolled into one!

Enjoy a video tour of these new rooms

The Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside are filling up fast,
so contact your Magic Maker® today to check on availability.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:11-05:00March 11th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Story Rooms, Disney World Royal Guest Suites, Royal Guest Rooms, Story Rooms|0 Comments

Inside Look at Star Wars™ Weekends

Guests who have experienced Star Wars™ Weekends at the Walt Disney World® Resort rave over the amount of activities, meet-and-greets, and exclusive merchandise opportunities they encounter at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. But for someone who has never taken part in the event, it is hard to imagine what it is really like.

Take a peek at what you can expect at Star Wars™ Weekends

Star Wars™ Weekends will take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday May 18 – June 10, 2012 and is included with regular admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios™.

It’s not too late for your family to meet Wookiees, droids, Ewoks, and bounty hunters at this year’s Star Wars™ Weekends. Contact your Magic Maker® and ask about how you can save with the Walt Disney World® Resort Room Discount that is out of this galaxy!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:11-05:00March 10th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Star Wars, Hollywood Studios Star Wars, Star Wars Disney World, Star Wars Weekend, Star Wars Weekend 2012, Star Wars Weekends|0 Comments

New Topiaries Greet Guests at 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Yesterday was the opening of the 19th annual Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival. Upon entering the park, guests will experience the largest topiary Disney’s horticulture team has ever created, Sorcerer Mickey. In a scene inspired by the movie Fantasia, Sorcerer Mickey is joined by 15 additional characters creating a splash of color that only Disney could do!

Take a look into how cast members bring these amazing topiaries to life!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:11-05:00March 8th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: 19th Annual Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, 2012 Flower and Garden, Epcot Flower and Garden, Flower and Garden, flower and garden festival|0 Comments

Disney Fans Worldwide Mourn the Loss of a Disney Legend

If you have ever visited a Disney Park, it is likely you have been exposed to several songs composed by the Sherman Brothers. Their songs conjure childhood memories for many and their lyrics are stuck in the minds of millions.

Disney Legend Robert Sherman has sadly passed in London at the age of 86. Picked by Walt Disney himself, Robert and his surviving brother, Disney Legend Richard Sherman, composed many songs used by Disney in several Disney movies, animations, and theme park attractions.

Some of the major projects the Sherman Brothers’ worked on are:

Film Scores for:

The Parent Trap
The Sword in the Stone
Mary Poppins
The Jungle Book
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The Aristocats
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Theme Park Attractions:

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress – There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
Journey into Imagination with Figment – One Little Spark
“it’s a small world”® Attraction – it’s a small world (after all)
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room – The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room

Robert’s son, Jeffery Sherman, spoke of his father saying that he “wanted to bring happiness to the world and, unquestionably, he succeeded.” When you find yourself humming the tune of one of their songs throughout the rest of your day, we are sure you will agree!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2012-03-07T10:10:34-05:00March 7th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Attraction songs, Sherman Brothers|0 Comments

Temporary Changes to Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail Schedule

Due to maintenance and construction at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa , the Walt Disney World® Resort has announced a temporary schedule change to the Monorail system.

Monorail service on both the Magic Kingdom® Park Resort and Express beams will be suspended during the non-peak times of 11:30 am until 6:00pm daily. During this time, additional buses and watercraft will be used to transport guests throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort. Guests wishing to go from the Magic Kingdom® Park or one of the Monorail Resorts to Epcot® will take a bus to the Transportation and Ticket Center where they can transfer to the Epcot® Monorail.

The Epcot® Monorail is unaffected by this change. Normal operating hours for both the Magic Kingdom® Park Resort and Express beams is expected to resume by the end of March, 2012.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2012-03-06T09:06:40-05:00March 6th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Monorail, Monorail, Monorail changes|0 Comments

Disney FREE Dining is Back for 2012

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

Now’s you chance to get Disney FREE Dining with the purchase of select Magic Your Way® Vacations

UPDATE: Stays on select nights at Walt Disney World® Resort’s newest hotel, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, has been added to the Disney FREE Dining promotion!

Now through May 18, 2012, purchase a non-discounted Magic Your Way® package including a minimum 3-night stay at select Disney Value Resorts and get the Quick-Service Dining Plan for FREE. Or, buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way® package including a minimum 3-night stay at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe, or Deluxe Villa Resorts and get the Plus Disney Dining Plan for FREE.

This vacation package is the perfect opportunity for guests to experience the magic of the Walt Disney World® Resort while saving money. The popularity of this Disney FREE Dining offer limits availability, so don’t delay!

Disney FREE Dining Booking Window:

Now-May 18, 2012

Disney FREE Dining Travel Window:

Valid for arrivals most nights Aug. 25 – Sep. 29, 2012

Contact your Magic Maker® now for a taste of these succulent savings!

*Disney FREE Dining Packages booked at a Disney Value Resort will receive the Quick-Service Dining Plan for free. Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villa Resorts will receive the Plus Disney Dining Plan for free. Upgrades to other dining plans are available at an additional cost. Ask your Magic Maker® which Dining Plan may be best for your family.

To qualify for the Disney FREE Dining promotion, a minimum stay of 3-nights and a 2-day Magic Your Way® Base Ticket is required. Number of packages based on this special is limited. Accommodations at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort (Family Suites) and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground (Campsites) are excluded from this offer. Availability at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is very limited. Offer excludes gratuities and alcohol beverages. Children 3-9 must order from the children’s menu when available. Some table service restaurants may have limited or no availability at timeof package purchase. Magic Your Way® Base Tickets are for one Theme Park per day and must be used with 14 days of first use.

No group rates or other discounts apply. Offers cannot be combined and are nontransferable. Advance reservations required. Disney FREE Dining offer is subject to change without notice.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:11-05:00March 5th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Expired Specials, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Free Dining, Disney Free Dining 2012, Free Dining, Free Dining 2012, Free Dining Disney, Walt Disney World Free Dining, WDW Free Dining, WDW Free Dining 2012|0 Comments

Events Announced for 19th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

The 19th Annual Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival will take place this year Mar. 7-May 20 at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. Many special guests and celebrities will be on hand to educate and entertain guests throughout the festival.

HGTV / DIY Designer Presentations

Location: Festival Center (between Universe of Energy and Mission: SPACE in Future World)
Show Times: Noon and 3:00 p.m. on dates listed

3/9 – 3/11/12	John Gidding, from Curb Appeal “Designing for Curb Appeal”
3/16 – 3/18/12	Sabrina Soto, from The High Low Project “Decorating Design Tips, Tricks and Savvy Shopping Secrets”
3/23 – 3/25/12	Jason Cameron, from DIY Network’s Desperate Landscapes “Working Makeover Magic for Desperate Landscapes”
3/30-4/1/12	Camille Styles, from HGTV.com, Design Happens “Planning Garden Parties That Are Simple, But Not Your Garden Variety
4/6 – 4/8/12	Dan Faires, from HGTV.com’s DanMade “Planning Your Planting with Terrarium, Vertical Gardens and Small Space Greenery”
4/13 – 4/15/12	Brandon Johnson, from My Yard Goes Disney “Bringing Disney Inspiration and HGTV Design to Your Backyard”
4/20 – 4/22/12	Meg Caswell Holladay, from Meg’s Great Rooms “Tips for Turning a Good Room Into a Great Room!”
4/27 – 4/29/12	Monica Pedersen, from HGTV Dream Home 2012 “Make It Beautiful: Designs and Ideas for Entertaining at Home”
5/4 – 5/6/12	Antonio Ballatore, from The Antonio Treatment “Design Outside of the Box: How to Personalize, Customize, and Inspire”
5/11 – 5/13/12	Carter Oosterhouse, from Million Dollar Rooms “10 Renovation Tips You Need To Know”
5/18 – 5/20/12	*Genevieve Gorder, from Dear Genevieve* and HGTV Design Star** “Turning Your Landscape Inside Out”

Flower Power Concert Series

Location: America Gardens Theatre at World Showcase
Show Times: 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. on dates listed

3/9 – 3/11/12	Jose Feliciano Known for Light My Fire
3/16 – 3/18/12	Starship Starring Mickey Thomas Known for We Built This City
3/23 – 3/25/12	The Guess Who Known for American Woman
3/30-4/1/12	The Spinners Known for Cupid
4/6 – 4/8/12	Chubby Checker & The Wildcats Known for The Twist
4/13 – 4/15/12	Paul Revere & The Raiders Known for Good Thing
4/20 – 4/22/12	The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie Known for Happy Together
4/27 – 4/29/12	CHUCK NEGRON Formerly of Three Dog Night Known for Joy to the World
5/4 – 5/6/12	THE ORCHESTRA Featuring Former Members of ELO and ELO Part II Known for Don’t Bring Me Down
5/11 – 5/13/12	Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone Known for I’m Henry VIII, I Am
5/18 – 5/20/12	To Be Determined

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:11-05:00March 3rd, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: 19th Annual Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, 2012 Flower and Garden, Epcot Flower and Garden, Flower and Garden, flower and garden festival, Flower Power Concerts|0 Comments

One More Disney Day Recap

Wednesday, both the Magic Kingdom® Park in Florida and the Disneyland® Park in California celebrated Leap Day, or One More Disney Day, by staying open a full 24-hours! This one-of-a-kind celebration brought crowds of Disney enthusiasts young and old into the parks – even closing Disneyland® Park due to capacity at several points throughout the day. Park guests experienced special parties, rode their favorite attractions, and also saw Disney characters in their pajamas.

Here’s a look at some of the One More Disney Day fun:

A special thanks to all the dedicated Cast Members that made this bicoastal celebration possible!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:12-05:00March 2nd, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disneyland Special Events, Magic Kingdom Special Events, Walt Disney World Special Events|0 Comments

Disney VISA FREE Dining Released for 2012

Disney FREE Dining has now been released to the general public. Click here for more details!

Get Disney VISA FREE Dining with the purchase of select Magic Your Way® Vacations

For Disney VISA Cardmembers looking for both a magical vacation and a way to save money, this Walt Disney World® Resort vacation package is the perfect opportunity. Disney VISA FREE Dining is available now exclusively to Disney VISA Cardmembers. Availability on this offer is limited, so don’t delay!

Now through May 18, 2012, purchase a non-discounted Magic Your Way® package including a minimum 3-night stay at select Disney Value Resorts and get the Quick-Service Dining Plan for FREE. Or, buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way® package including a minimum 3-night stay at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts and get the Plus Disney Dining Plan for FREE. To participate in this Disney VISA FREE Dining promotion, you must be a Disney VISA cardholder and you must use your Disney VISA for the deposit and final payment.

Disney VISA FREE Dining Booking Window:
Now-May 18, 2012

Disney VISA FREE Dining Travel Window:
Valid for arrivals most nights Aug. 25 – Sep. 29, 2012

Contact your Magic Maker® now for a taste of these scrumptious savings!

*Disney Visa FREE Dining Packages booked at a Disney Value Resort will receive the Quick-Service Dining Plan for free. Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villa Resorts will receive the Plus Disney Dining Plan for free. Upgrades to dining plans are available at an additional cost. Ask your Magic Maker® which Dining Plan may be best for your family.

To qualify for the Disney Visa FREE Dining promotion, a minimum stay of 3-nights and 2-day Magic Your Way® Base Ticket is required. Number of packages based on this special is limited. Accommodations at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort (Family Suites), and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground (Campsites) are excluded from this offer. Offer excludes alcohol beverages. Children 3-9 must order from the children’s menu when available. Magic Your Way® Base Tickets are for one Theme Park per day and must be used with 14 days of first use.

No group rates or other discounts apply. Offers cannot be combined and are nontransferable. Advance reservations required. Disney Visa FREE Dining offer is subject to change without notice.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:12-05:00March 1st, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Expired Specials, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney VISA Free Dining, Disney Visa Offer|0 Comments

Allergies and Desserts at Walt Disney World® Resort

By Magic Maker® Megan Caceres

My daughters and I love trying new foods so dining is a big part of our vacations. My girls start choosing where they want to eat on our next trip while we are still on our current one. Now dining with food allergies (dairy, nuts, shellfish and several fruits) might take away from the pleasure of dining out, but not at Walt Disney World® Resort. From our first trip all the worry I had regarding my daughter’s allergies and mine vanished, due to the great service I received from the wonderful cast members when I called to make reservations, to the chefs and managers at all of the dining establishments. Even making reservations now online, it is easy to note all allergies and food intolerances.

But what about desserts? Allergies can be a bit tricky here. My daughter luckily is a fruit lover, and at the few establishments that we venture to at home, she is satisfied with a nice fruit platter, but we are on vacation…and as every parent knows, the kids are looking forward to desserts.

Well the folks at Walt Disney World® Resort won me over on our first trip with the care they took at making her feel like she was not going to lose out on some of the wonderful delights. At almost every table service restaurant we have ever been to they have always had dairy-free ice cream or allergy free cookies, but the chefs have gone beyond in ways I could never have dreamed of. Their service truly shows their dedication to their customers, and the great imagination that they have at designing fabulous desserts even with a ton of restrictions.

Counter Services should not be left out either, by contacting Special Dining at Walt Disney World® Resort, not only do they provide a form that you can submit back to them with all your advance dining reservations (which they then forward to the chefs at the restaurants) but they also send you a ton of information with great details of all the allergy free / food intolerance options throughout all the parks and resorts.

With the service that we get here, Walt Disney World® Resort had become our annual trip, we can all enjoy dining which is one of our favorite things, I can enjoy without worrying about an allergic reaction and my daughter…well to this day she says her desserts are better than ours, so I guess from her that is an A+ rating.

Contact your Magic Maker® to help make your dining arrangements and discuss with them any special dietary needs or concerns you may have.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:12-05:00March 1st, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Dining, Disney World Dining, Disney World Food Allergies, Walt Disney World dining|0 Comments

Enjoy a video tour of these new rooms

The Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside are filling up fast, so contact your Magic Maker® today to check on availability.

Take a peek at what you can expect at Star Wars™ Weekends

UPDATE: Stays on select nights at Walt Disney World® Resort’s newest hotel, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, has been added to the Disney FREE Dining promotion!

Disney FREE Dining Booking Window:

Disney FREE Dining Travel Window:

HGTV / DIY Designer Presentations

3/9 – 3/11/12

3/16 – 3/18/12

3/23 – 3/25/12

3/30-4/1/12

4/6 – 4/8/12

4/13 – 4/15/12

4/20 – 4/22/12

4/27 – 4/29/12

Flower Power Concert Series

3/9 – 3/11/12

3/16 – 3/18/12

3/23 – 3/25/12

3/30-4/1/12

4/6 – 4/8/12

4/13 – 4/15/12

4/20 – 4/22/12

4/27 – 4/29/12

Here’s a look at some of the One More Disney Day fun:

The Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside are filling up fast,
so contact your Magic Maker® today to check on availability.