TRON Monorail

Guests at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida can see a bit of the TRON universe zipping high above their heads. Renderings of yellow and blue light cycles have transformed one of the trains on the Walt Disney World’s legendary monorail line. A blue light cycle zips to the left along one side of Walt Disney World’s “highway in the sky” and the yellow light cycle zooms to the right. This particular monorail currently takes guests between Epcot® and the Walt Disney World ® Resort’s main Ticket and Transportation Center.

This is not just to remind you of the 1982 film, but to introduce you to a new classic. The sequel, “TRON: Legacy”, to 1982’s “TRON,” starring Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges, will be released in both Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D and is currently scheduled to debut across the US on December 17.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:57-05:00March 22nd, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Monorail, Tron Monorail, Tron Movie|0 Comments

Taking Special Needs Children to Walt Disney World

Question:

I am taking my special needs child to the Walt Disney World® Resort. Is there anything offered that will help with the challenges of this?

Answer:

Guest Assistance Cards are available to its visitors who need additional help because of various reasons. The Disney Destinations take pride in accommodating every guest with a disability the best that they can. On the first day of your trip, go to any Guest Services at any of the theme parks and they will be happy to assist you. Your child’s experience will be purely magical!

Traci Elswick, Navigator

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:57-05:00March 20th, 2010|Categories: Navigators Panel, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Guest Assistance Card, Disney World Special Needs|0 Comments

Star Wars Weekends

Immerse yourself in the power of the Force during Star Wars™ Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, select weekends this spring, 2010. You’ll find an entire saga’s worth of characters and celebrities on hand for autographs, pictures, motorcades, Q&A sessions and more, including the Jedi Training Academy for your Padawans.

Event Tickets
Admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ required.

2010 Dates
May 21 – 23, May 28 – 30, June 4 – 6, June 11 – 13

Characters
Encounter over 50 Star Wars characters from the entire saga. From Darth Vader to Darth Maul and Anakin to Chewbacca, you’ll find heroes and villains from throughout the galaxy.

Celebrities* from Star Wars will attend each weekend and participate in:

Autograph Sessions
Legends of the Force – Celebrity motorcade
Stars of the Saga – Talk Show and Q&A

May 21-23: Temuera Morrison, Daniel Logan, Dee Bradley Baker
May 28-30: Matthew Wood, Lorne Peterson, Tom Kane
June 4-6: Billy Dee Williams, Ray Park, Dave Filoni
June 11-13: Ray Park, Peter Mayhew, James Arnold Taylor

Celebrity Hosts*
The celebrity hosts for each weekend will be Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett from Empire and Return of the Jedi) and Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka fromThe Clone Wars).

Jedi Training Academy
Each young Padawan who is chosen will learn a lightsaber combination as they prepare to fact the dark side!

Behind the Force: Experience the Clone Wars
Explore the excitement of Star Wars: The Clone Wars with a fascinating look behind the scenes of the all-new animated adventure!

Star Tours Attraction
Blast your starspeeder through the ultimate Star Wars adventure.

Padawan Mind Challenge
Kids under 12 can test their wits before the Jedi Council!

Hyperspace Hoopla
Star Wars characters and Guests gather for an entertaining conclusion to each day’s events.

A Galaxy of Photo Opportunities

Click here to request your quote for a Walt Disney World Vacation and become one with the Force!

*Admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ required.
Appearances and entertainment subject to change without notice.
Availability is limited for some events. Events may be cancelled at any time.
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Star Wars © 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM.
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By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:57-05:00March 20th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Star Wars, Hollywood Studios Star Wars, Star Wars Weekend|0 Comments

Bring the Whole Family

By Magic Maker® Vicki Ohlerking

If you’ve ever thought about a vacation to the Walt Disney World® Resort, why not expand that thought and consider a trip for the WHOLE family or even a family reunion? I have just returned from a third trip with grandparents, siblings and cousins and I can’t think of a better place to create great family memories than at Walt Disney World® Resort. We literally start counting down the days until the next trip together on the day we get home.

Because so much is offered for every age group, along with exclusive experiences for larger groups, each trip is unique. From the theme parks, dining and shopping, to fireworks cruises and behind the scenes tours, everyone has something to do. And the great thing is that we can be together for some things and then go our own direction for others. So everybody has an incredible time!

Here are a few tips and suggestions for making your family trip magical:

Agree on an itinerary ahead of time.
Park hours are available months ahead, so you can have a general idea of what parks you’ll go to on each day. And by making advance dining reservations, meals won’t be a pressure point. Just remember to be flexible and use the itinerary as a guideline to accommodate everyone’s expectations.

Breaking up is NOT hard to do.
Go into the trip with the mindset that it’s ok at times to go different directions. For example, take a couple of hours where everyone goes to ride what they want to, and then meet back for lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon together doing things that everyone wants to do.

Take a fireworks cruise.
There are affordable private cruises that will take you out to watch Illuminations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot® or the Wishes fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom® Park. It’s a very relaxing way to enjoy the fireworks with just your family.

Say “Cheese.”
Family photos are a great way to look back. Take advantage of Disney’s Photopass® services. Photographers are located throughout the parks and at most of the Character Meet-and-Greet locations. Or bring a handheld video camera and tape Grandma screaming throughout the entire ride on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® Attraction!

With a great plan, a Walt Disney World® vacation for the entire family can be one of your greatest memories. And the best way to make it all come together is to have an experienced agent work for you. As Magic Makers™ with Off to Neverland Travel®, we have vast knowledge of what Disney offers and we plan each trip as if it were our own. So let us take care of all the details to bring your entire family together for a dream vacation no one will ever forget!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:57-05:00March 18th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Big Family, Disney World for Everyone, Disney World Groups, Grand Gatherings|0 Comments

Cantina de San Angel at Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion

The Mexico Pavilion along the World Showcase Lagoon waterfront in Epcot® has been lined with construction walls. The popular Cantina de San Angel restaurant is expanding, and when the wall comes down there will be 400 seats. The new Cantina will have both al fresco and air-conditioned seating for lunch as well as a coveted spot for dinner and viewing IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, the nightly Epcot® fireworks spectacular. Half the space will be occupied by a table-service restaurant, and the other half by a counter-service dining option. The Cantina will then be known by a new name; La Hacienda de San Angel.

Plans are to open in the fall, just in time for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Until then, you can get your guacamole fix inside at San Angel Inn underneath a blanket of stars inside of the Pavilion. Or try the newer La Cava de Tequila with 95 varieties of tequila served in addition to mouthwatering margaritas (plus a variety of quick tastes served tapas style). If you’re just passing by outside, the Taqueria del Lago kiosk serves Mexican favorites such as nachos and quesadillas and mixes a delicious margarita for sipping and strolling.

Can’t wait to taste that delicious Mexican food?
Click here to start planning your trip for this fall and be there for the opening!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:58-05:00March 16th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Cantina San Angel, Disney World Mexican Food, Epcot Mexico, Mexico Pavilion|0 Comments

Updated Pirates League Packages

New pricing structure and package details have been released for The Pirates League, the interactive pirate experience inside of the Magic Kingdom® Park at the Walt Disney World® Resort. In The Pirates League, boys and girls are transformed into a new Pirate recruit, complete with them their own Pirate look and name. After some swash buckle training, the new recruits recite the official Pirate League Oath join ranks with Captain Jack and set sail on their on adventure in search of the treasure!

Click here to read the first hand account of The Pirate League experience from one of our Magic Makers.

Choose a Package

The Pirates League offers 2 packages to choose from at $29.95 plus tax –“The First Mate” or “Empress”.
All packages include:

Choice of facial effect (5 to choose from)
Reversible bandana
Earring and Eye Patch
Sword and Sheath
Temporary Tattoo
Unique Pirate Coin Necklace
Personalized Pirate Oath
Official Pirate Name
Removable Teeth*
Participation in a daily Adventureland Pirate Parade

*Empress package does not come with removable teeth but does come with vibrant and bold makeup, plus nail polish and face gem!

Contact your Magic Maker® to help you plan The Pirates League makeover for your little buccaneer!

No trip planned yet? Click here to start planning your Walt Disney World® Vacation!

Costumes, headwear, and imaging sold separately and are available at the location. Prices and package details subject to change without notice. For ages 3 and up. Theme park admission required. Open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Reservations recommended.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:58-05:00March 13th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Pirates, Magic Kingdom Pirates, Pirate Makeovers, Pirates League|0 Comments

Introducing the Disney Premier Passport

Disney just announced that a new premium annual pass for admission to the parks at both Disneyland® Resort andthe Walt Disney World® Resort. It’s called the Disney Premier Passport and it’ll feature the same benefits you get with the premium annual passes for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts for $700. (plus applicable- sales tax)

At the Walt Disney World® Resort, guests will receive:

Unlimited admission for a period of one year to all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, including the ability to visit multiple parks on the same day with the Park Hopper® Option.
Unlimited admission to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Parks
Unlimited admission to DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (valid only on event days; some events require an additional admission charge) and Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course (greens fee only. Tee time reservations are required and subject to availability)
Parking at all four Theme Parks
Subscription to Mickey Monitor, a collectible Passholder-only publication

And at Disneyland Resort:

Unlimited admission to both the Disneyland® Park and Disney’s California Adventure® Park for a period of one year, including the ability to visit multiple parks on the same day.
Parking at any pay-on-entry parking lot
Subscription to Backstage Pass
Complimentary subscription to Disney’s Family Fun Magazine (one per household)

If you’re already holding a Premium Annual Pass for both Resorts, you’ll automatically be issued a Disney Premier Passport, with an expiration date based on the later of the two annual passes. You may also upgrade your annual or seasonal pass for one resort to a Disney Premier Passport for an additional fee.

Already have your Disney Premier Passport or an Annual Pass?
Let Off to Neverland help with your Room-Only Reservations!
We’ll make sure you get discounts that may be available to you as an Annual Passholder.

Click here for the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Or

Click here for the Disneyland® Resort.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:58-05:00March 11th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Annual Pass, Disney Premier Passport, Disney World Annual Pass, Disneyland Annual Pass|0 Comments

Disney Visa Rewards Kids stay, play and dine FREE

This special is no longer applicable, but be sure to out check the
Walt Disney World® Resort page for current offers.

**Kids 3-9 stay, play and dine FREE at Walt Disney World® Resort when you purchase a select Magic Your Way Package with Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan!**

Check out this exclusive Walt Disney World® Resort deal for Disney Rewards® Visa® Credit and Debit Cardmembers! When you purchase a Magic Your Way Vacation package that includes room, Theme Park tickets and a Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan for stays most nights March 14, 2010 – October 2, 2010, a child 3 – 9 can stay, get 5-day Theme Park tickets and the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, FREE!

Make your family’s stay more magical with these Resort extras:

Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan – Lets you choose Quick-Service meals and snacks at over 50 select Walt Disney World^® Resort restaurants.
Disney’s Magical Express Service – Enjoy complimentary motor-coach transportation to and from Orlando International Airport.
Extra Magic Hours Benefit – Each day, one of the Parks is open for extra time to enjoy select attractions. (Valid Theme Park admission and Resort ID required.)
Guest Transportation – Complimentary transportation takes your family from your Disney Resort Hotel to all four Disney Theme Parks and more – throughout the day!

Packages start at $627* per adult!

*The number of packages available at this rate is limited. Child must stay in room with adult. Tickets are for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Maximum of four Guests per room. Rate based on adult double occupancy in a standard room at select Disney Value Resorts for most stays April 11, 2010-June 3, 2010. Ask your Magic Maker® about available dates and other resort categories.

1. Important Details: No group rates or other discounts apply. Offers cannot be combined and are nontransferable. Children 3-9 must order from the children’s menu where available. Advance reservations required. Deposit must be made at the time of booking with your Disney Rewards Visa Credit Card or Disney Rewards Debit Card.
2. Offers subject to change without notice. Use a valid Disney Rewards Visa Credit Card, Disney Rewards Debit Card and/or Disney Rewards® Redemption Card for special offers or entry into the Character Meet ‘N’ Greet Photo Opportunity. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts, promotions or with any previous purchase. Minimum purchase and/or separate Theme Park admission may be required. Offer elements, including but not limited to participating locations, are subject to availability, and additional restrictions, and may change or be canceled without notice.
Offer made by Disney. Chase Bank USA, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and their affiliates are not affiliates of Disney and are not responsible for offer fulfillment.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:58-05:00March 8th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Expired Specials, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Visa Offer, Disney World Special, Kids Dine Free, Kids Play Free|0 Comments

Supercharged Speedsters

Kids of all ages can build, customize and trick out their very own dream car at RIDEMAKERZ®, a new venue opening at Downtown Disney® West Side at the Walt Disney World® Resort or you can visit the store in Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort.

This customized car-making store invites guests to build a model car or truck with a variety of body styles, paint schemes, snap on tires and wheels, accessories, decals and a remote control option.

Satisfy your need for speed with over 649 million ways to create a mean machine.
Vehicle models include dozens of real world and concept cars: Ford Mustangs, Dodge Vipers, Chevy Corvettes, hot-rods, pick-up trucks, sport coupes and more!
Choose from hundreds of accessories like Decalz, Side Pipez, Blown-Out Enginez, Spoilerz and Tail Pipez to unleash a one-of-a-kind ride.

The interactive and fun-filled RIDEMAKERZ will be open at the Walt Disney World® Resort March 25 through fall 2010.

The Disneyland® Resort location is now open through March 14, 2010. An expanded RIDEMAKERZ® location will re-open in California, Summer 2010.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:59-05:00March 6th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Custom Car, Downtown Disney, RIDEMAKERZ|0 Comments

Disney Dining- Adult Style

From Magic Maker® Deb Tokarski
I love, love, love going to the Walt Disney World® Resort…more so now that I go as an adult or in an all adult group, as opposed to when I was a child or traveling with children. Not that Disney is not for children, it certainly is, but Walt Disney World® dining with adults, well let‘s just say…“It‘s a Whole New World.”

The excellent chefs and dining options at the Walt Disney World® Resort couldn‘t be more enjoyable! Here are a few of my favorite adult dining destinations:

Narcoossee’s, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has a timeless eloquence, beautiful surroundings and an excellent menu of innovative, coastal cuisine from North American waters. The experience is capped off with a spectacular view of the Magic Kingdom®!

The Flying Fish Café, located at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, has a whimsical atmosphere and a diverse menu encompassing the “New American” style. Guests can also dine at the show kitchen to watch and interact with the chefs.

California Grill, located on the 15^th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, features spectacular views of Seven Seas Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom® Park. The light and airy atmosphere combined with a wonderful menu makes this an instant favorite.

Wolfgang Puck is located in the Downtown Disney® West Side. The name says it all! Awesome! You will feast upon the inventive creations of master chef Wolfgang Puck at this exciting, upscale eatery. The four different dining rooms in this unique restaurant each offer its own unique atmosphere.

One of my personal favorites, Le Cellier Steakhouse, located in the Canada Pavilion at World Showcase in the Epcot® has the best steak at the Walt Disney World® Resort! A steak-lover’s paradise served in an environment inspired by castle wine cellars of the grandest of Canadian chateaus.

Try the new Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village or Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, both with an African influence, a pleasurable experience! Both offer creative menus where the inspiration comes from the many cultures and cuisines along the historical spice route – Africa, India, China, and Europe.

For the ultimate adult dining experience, make a reservation at the posh Victoria & Albert’s^* at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for award-winning meals that make heads turn! This very-special-occasion romantic Victorian retreat offers nightly harpists, lavish décor, personalized menus and a long-stem rose for each lady.

Do you have special dietary concerns? Need Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, or Kosher meals prepared for you or someone in your traveling party? Disney chefs are very accommodating; just mention this to your Dream Maker when asking for your Advance Dining Reservations.

Still want to feel just like a kid again and dine with the characters? No worries, adults are always welcome in their most popular restaurants! Have dinner with Cinderella’s wicked step sisters at 1900 Park Faire at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, dining with the Big Cheese himself at Chef Mickey’s in Disney’s Contemporary Resort or have breakfast with Minnie Mouse, Goofy & Donald Duck, at the Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. All have excellent buffets with plenty of options to please any appetite! Yes, you can still eat at a majority of the Walt Disney World® Resort restaurants with children, in fact children’s menus are offered in most of their restaurants.

Dining with an all adult group is really an enjoyable dining experience. I rank some of the Walt Disney World® Resort restaurants with five stars! I hope on your next trip…you can enjoy a few of these excellent adult Disney dining choices and the great service given in each and every one of them! Just mention these restaurants and let your Magic Maker™ grant your Disney Dining Wishes!

Click here to start planning your Walt Disney World® Resort Adults Only Vacation!

* Guests age 10 and up only at this location. No children’s menu.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:24:59-05:00March 4th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: adult dining disney world, Disney World Adults|0 Comments