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New Room Types Available to Book

Royal Guest Suites Two new ways for guests of Walt Disney World® Resort hotels to live like their favorite Disney characters are now on sale. Building on the success of Pirate Rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, new “Disney Story Rooms” are now available for guests booking vacations in 2012 – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.

Opening in early Spring 2012, the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside allow princes and princesses of all ages to stay where Disney royalty have stayed. Guests find regal touches left behind by some of their favorite Disney characters like fiber optics special effects above ornately decorated beds with gold and crystal accents; custom linens and drapes; and in-room art and details including princely banners and princess friends.

Walt Disney World® guests also can now book rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, a brand new Walt Disney World® Value Resort opening in early Summer 2012. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will immerse guests into their favorite Disney stories – including Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” and “Cars,” as well as Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Lion King” and “The Little Mermaid.”

The one-of-a-kind resort will feature more than 800 standard guest rooms and more than 1,100 family suites (which sleep up to six people) at its completion.

Walt Disney World® guests have more than 20 uniquely-themed resort hotels from which to choose – something for just about every taste, family size and budget. Walt Disney World® Resort hotels offer convenient transportation and access to Walt Disney World® theme parks and other entertainment options.

Start planning your stay in one of these new options!
Contact your Magic Maker® for details or click below to request a quote.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:51-05:00July 5th, 2011|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Princess Rooms, Disney World Royal Guest Suites, Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Walt Disney World Resort hotels|0 Comments

Fantasmic! Now Showing Every Night

Fantasmic! is a must-do when you visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and now you have more chances to see it! Don’t miss this journey into Mickey’s imagination. The show creatively combines moments from popular Disney films with water, lights, fireworks, special effects and music. It will be offered nightly July 3-Sept. 30. Because showtimes will vary, talk to your Magic Maker for updated performance times and itinerary planning. Ask about the Fantasmic! Dining Package, a great alternative to waiting in the standby line.

Be sure to pick up a Times Guide once inside the park for the latest updates and show times. Entertainment is subject to change without notice.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:51-05:00July 1st, 2011|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Fantasmic!|0 Comments

Celebrating the Fourth

If you are celebrating our nation’s independence this year at one of the Disney theme parks, you can expect breathtaking fireworks and patriotic celebrations. Take a look at some of the special events happening this July 4 weekend:

Disneyland® Resort
From July 1-4, you can experience special nighttime spectaculars celebrating America. At Disney California Adventure™ park, be sure to check out the all-new Independence Day “World of Color” pre-show which will run prior to each showing of “World of Color” and will combine video, water effects, lighting and fireworks to create a spectacular celebration of American independence.

At the Disneyland® park, guests can commemorate Independence Day with “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” This special fireworks show combines patriotic music with bursts of red, white and blue to celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Be sure to check the Entertainment Schedule or the Entertainment Times Guide at each park for show times.

Walt Disney World® Resort
The Magic Kingdom® park will present “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” This patriotic fireworks spectacular, paying homage to the hopes and dreams of America’s forefathers, will light the skies at 9 p.m. July 4 – and for guests who would like to begin the Independence Day celebration early, the show also will be presented July 3 at 9 p.m.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, traditional Fourth of July fireworks take on a different spin when Mulch, Sweat, and Shears perform for the all-new “Rockin’ 4th of July Celebration!” These resident landscapers – with serious rock and roll ambitions – take Disney guests on a musical road trip across America that will highlight each region’s contribution to rock and roll. Fireworks, lighting and special effects – backed by the driving live rock and roll of Mulch, Sweat, and Shears – combine to bring a new twist to celebrating Independence Day. Showtime July 4 is 9:45 p.m. Before or after the show, Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests can thrill to Disney’s Fantasmic!, performing July 4 at 9 and 10:30 p.m.

At Epcot, check out “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” bursting high above World Showcase Lagoon. IllumiNations is a 14-minute spectacular during which pyrotechnics, lasers, water and music are all used to tell a story about the past, present and future of our planet. On the Fourth of July, the show will be enhanced with “The Heartbeat of Freedom,” an overture of traditional Americana themes displayed in a pyrotechnic and laser light event. The show is at 10 p.m.

Also at Epcot, you can hear a “Voices of Liberty 4th of July Concert” and participate in meet-and-greets with Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross and Disney characters wearing their patriotic dress at American Adventure.

What are your plans for celebrating July 4 this year?

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:51-05:00June 30th, 2011|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Fourth of July, Disney World July 4, Disneyland July 4|0 Comments

2011 Candlelight Processional Narrators

Revel in the joy of the season as you listen to an unforgettable retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir at the American Gardens Theatre in Epcot®.

The current schedule (subject to change without notice) is:

Mira Sorvino (“Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion”) Nov. 25-27
Michael W. Smith (Christian singer) Nov. 28-Dec. 1
Whoopi Goldberg (“The View”) Dec. 2-3
TBD Dec. 4-6
Isabella Rossellini (“Alias”) Dec. 7-9
Neil Patrick Harris (“How I Met Your Mother”) Dec. 10-12
TBD Dec. 13-14
TBD Dec. 16-18
Trace Adkins (country singer) Dec. 19-21
Susan Lucci (“All My Children”) Dec. 22-24
Blair Underwood (“The Event”) Dec. 25-27
Marlee Matlin (“Celebrity Apprentice”) Dec. 28-30

Guests attend these shows on a first-come, first-served basis, and due to its popularity, we highly recommend looking in to buying a Candlelight Processional dining package. Lunch and dinner packages, which include a meal and reserved seating at the show, will go on sale later this summer.

Contact your Magic Maker® about reserving your Candlelight Processional Dining Package for your holiday Walt Disney World® vacation.

Who are you planning to see during your vacation?

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:51-05:00June 23rd, 2011|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Candlelight Processional Narrators, Disney World Christmas, Disney World Holiday, Epcot Candlelight Processional|0 Comments

Disney Vacation Packages 2012 now Available

The 2012 Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, vacation packages are now available to book. Featuring magical elements for families, the packages are valid for arrivals beginning January 2012.

Here are some 2012 updates:

Walt Disney World® Resort

At the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida, each 2012 Magic Your Way* Package from Walt Disney Travel Company come with “Magical Extras” benefits that will help you explore Disney beyond the Theme Parks.

“Magical Extras” include an array of activities like a15% discount on most spa services of 50 minutes or greater at many Niki Bryan Spa locations throughout the Resort, discounts giving guests 15% off the regular price of any boat rental and 15% off the regular price of select Guided Bass Fishing Excursions at participating Walt Disney World® marina locations, and a 15% discount on the regular hourly rate at a Children’s Activity Center at a select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels.

The Magic Your Way Package plus Dining allows you to experience a wide variety of select restaurants, connect with the family at a Table-service restaurant, dine with Disney characters, take in a dinner show and now includes a refillable drink mug.

Disney’s newest resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, as well as the new Royal Guest Suites at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort will be available for booking in 2012.

Disneyland® Resort

At the Disneyland® Resort in California, every vacation package includes the chance to interact with some Disney Characters in Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness** one hour before Mickey’s Toontown opens to the general public.

All 3-day or longer vacation packages include a souvenir Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® ticket which is for admission to both Theme Parks and preferred seating*** at select attractions in Disney California Adventure™ Park. Included in this ticket is one Magic Morning† admission in Disneyland® Park before the Park opens to the public!

Vacation packages also include an exclusive collectible pin, lanyard and luggage tag for each member of the family, as well as a “Welcome” phone call from a Disney Character‡.

There are lots of great reasons to visit in 2012, including exciting new additions to Disney California Adventure™ Park, such as Cars Land. All around you, the sights and sounds of Radiator Springs bring the hit Disney·Pixar Cars movies to life – with 12 acres of supercharged entertainment and attractions to get your motor running!

The Disneyland® Resort vacation package provides the magic of Disney from check-in to check-out at one of three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort: Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel, Disneyland® Hotel or Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa.

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai’i

2012 packages to Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, are also now available to book.

Aulani, which opens on Aug. 29, 2011, offers you a new way to vacation in Hawai’i, complete with luxurious accommodations in an idyllic ocean setting.

For more information on Aulani, please click here.

*The number of rooms made available for the Magic Your Way package may be limited. Marina and Guided Bass Fishing discounts not valid all dates, one voucher per room. Age restrictions apply to all Magical Extras. Package inclusions are only available to packages booked through Off to Neverland Travel and the Walt Disney Travel Company.

**To enter Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness, each Guest must have a valid Disneyland® Resort souvenir ticket and one Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness voucher from the Walt Disney Travel Company. Entitlement available for one morning throughout the length of your ticket on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday. Days and times of operation and all other elements including, but not limited to, operation of attractions, entertainment, stores and restaurants, and appearance of Characters may vary and are subject to change without notice. Subject to capacity and other restrictions.

***Preferred Seating and viewing capacity is limited and subject to availability. Valid only during dates of vacation package. Show times vary.

†Magic Morning admission allows admission into select attractions in Disneyland® Park before the Park opens to the general public on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Each Guest must have a valid 3-Day or greater Disneyland® Resort souvenir ticket from the Walt Disney Travel Company. To enhance the Magic Morning experience, it is strongly recommended that Guests arrive at least 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to Park opening. Magic Morning admission is based on availability and does not operate daily. Applicable, days and times of operation and all other elements including, but not limited to, operations of attractions, entertainment, stores and restaurants, and appearances of Characters may vary and are subject to change without notice. Subject to capacity and other restrictions.

‡ Disney Character Call is available when travel agents booking packages online (one per package) through disneytravelagents.com. Not available for Guests in Quebec, Canada.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:52-05:00June 14th, 2011|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Other Disney Destinations, Walt Disney World News|Tags: 2012 Disneyland Packages, 2012 Walt Disney World Packages, Aulani Resort and Spa, Disney Hawaii Packages|0 Comments

Updating a Classic Attraction

Walt Disney Imagineering announced that The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) at Magic Kingdom® Park is already undergoing changes behind closed doors that will reshape the attraction into a version reminiscent of the original show.

The Walt Disney World® attraction, originally called Tropical Serenade, has been entertaining guests since the theme park’s opening day on Oct. 1, 1971. Its winged hosts, Jose, Fritz, Pierre and Michael, led 200 other birds, tikis and flowers in an entertaining musical Polynesian revue. Tropical Serenade was reshaped into The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) in 1998, with the addition of Iago (from “Aladdin”) and Zazu (from “The Lion King”).

The latest version of the attraction, which will be called Enchanted Tiki Room, will debut at Magic Kingdom Park later this summer.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:52-05:00June 9th, 2011|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Enchanted Tiki Room, Magic Kingdom attractions|0 Comments

Eat to the Beat Concert Series 2011

The lineup of performers for the “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series at the 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has been released. There will be several Grammy-winning artists and some new acts for music lovers. This year’s schedule (subject to change) includes:

Taylor Dayne: 9/30-10/2/11
38 Special: 10/3-5/11
Jon Secada: 10/6-7/11
Roger Hodgson formerly of Supertramp: 10/8-9/11
Billy Ocean: 10/10-12/11
Starship starring Mickey Thomas: 10/13-16/11
Sugar Ray: 10/17-19/11
The Orchestra starring former members of ELO: 10/20-21/11
Howard Jones: 10/22-23/11
Boyz II Men: 10/24-26/11
Gin Blossoms: 10/27-28/11
Sister Hazel: 10/29-30/11
Hanson: 10/31-11/1/11
The Pointer Sisters: 11/2-3/11
Night Ranger: 11/4-6/11
Air Supply: 11/7-8/11
Richard Marx: 11/9-10/11
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: 11/11-13/11

The concerts, which are included with Epcot admission, will be at the America Gardens Theatre stage. Performances will be nightly and the year’s schedule is subject to change without notice.

Let us know who you’re looking forward to seeing this year.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2011-05-31T15:07:08-05:00June 7th, 2011|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Eat to the Beat Concerts, Epcot Concerts, Epcot International Food and Winde Festival|0 Comments

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2011

It’s a magical night of special holiday entertainment including Castle Dreamlights!, an enchanting holiday parade, “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade,” featuring Santa Claus, a festive nighttime fireworks spectacular, Disney Character greetings, live stage shows and tasty treats on Main Street, U.S.A.®, plus the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions!

Castle Dreamlights!
Cinderella Castle is transformed every night at the Magic Kingdom® Park during Castle Dreamlights! When Mickey and friends realize the castle isn’t decorated for the holidays, they enlist the help of Cinderella, the Prince, and even the Fairy Godmother! With all of their help, Cinderella Castle transforms into a glorious, wintry confection, twinkling in the sky!

Entertainment Highlights: (subject to change without notice)

Castle Dreamlights!
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
Holiday Wishes – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season Fireworks
Live Disney Character stage shows
Character greetings throughout the Park
“Snow” on Main Street, U.S.A.
Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa
Use of some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions

Dates

November 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27, 29, and 30
December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, and 18

Times
7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Prices

Ticket prices start at $51.95 for kids 3-9 and at $56.95 for ages 10 and up. Tickets prices vary by party date and the date of purchase (tickets cost more if you purchase them the same day as the party). Contact your Magic Maker® for more information and to request a quote.

*This is a special event which requires a separately priced event Theme Park ticket. Ticket prices are subject to change at any time without notice and are subject to availability.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:53-05:00June 3rd, 2011|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Christmas, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party|0 Comments

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2011

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Boo! Don’t be afraid. The screams you hear are squeals of delight, not fright. Disney fantasy and Halloween fun come together on selected nights in September and October for a one-of-a-kind celebration. Seize this rare opportunity to visit the Magic Kingdom® in costume*, ride some of the most popular attractions and enjoy some really sweet trick-or-treating with your favorite Disney characters in their finest Halloween outfits. With special music, a parade and the spectacular Happy HalloWishes fireworks show, this is no trick – it’s a real treat.

Event Dates:

Tuesday Sept 13	Friday Oct 7	Sunday Oct 23
Friday Sept 16	Monday Oct 10	Tuesday Oct 25
Tuesday Sept 20	Tuesday Oct 11	Thursday Oct 27
Friday Sept 23	Thursday Oct 13	Friday Oct 28
Tuesday Sept 27	Sunday Oct 16	Sunday Oct 30
Friday Sept 30	Tuesday Oct 18	Monday Oct 31
Sunday Oct 2	Thursday Oct 20	Tuesday Nov 1
Thursday Oct 6	Friday Oct 21

Event Times:

7:00 pm – 12:00 am

Entertainment Highlights: (subject to change without notice)

Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade!
Trick-or-treating throughout Magic Kingdom® Park at numerous locations
Happy HalloWishes fireworks spectacular – where the Disney Villains go trick-or-treating in the sky!
Characters decked out in their favorite costumes – so wear yours, too.
Some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions.

Pricing

Ticket prices start at $47.95 for kids 3-9 and at $53.95 for ages 10 and up. Tickets prices vary by party date and the date of purchase (tickets cost more if you purchase them the same day as the party). Contact your Magic Maker® for more information and to request a quote.

*For safety, costumes must not be obstructive or offensive. This is a special event which requires a separately priced event Theme Park ticket. Pricing subject to change without notice and availability.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:53-05:00June 1st, 2011|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Halloween at Walt Disney World, Mickey's Halloween Party, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party|0 Comments

Phineas and Ferb at Walt Disney World

Phineas and Ferb Meet and Greet

Originally scheduled to be out mid-May, the Phineas and Ferb play and greet was pushed back for a few weeks, while the boys finished school. As of yesterday, the boys officially made their debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

The experience centers around Phineas and Ferb spending time in Florida to make a movie and guests are invited to meet them between takes. It all begins with the duo making a rockin’ entrance before taking pictures and signing autographs.

This experience is more than a traditional character meet-and-greet, dubbed a “play-and-greet,” as guests are invited to participate in short movie-related games while waiting for their chance to meet Phineas and Ferb. You can meet the pair on the Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ backlot near the exit to Muppet*Vision 3D. Are you planning to see them on your next Walt Disney World® vacation?

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:53-05:00May 31st, 2011|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney's Hollywood Studios, Phineas and Ferb, Phineas and Ferb meet and greet|0 Comments