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Fairytale Dining at Cinderella Castle

Dining is a dream come true at Magic Kingdom® Park. Beginning Feb. 7, 2010, Fairytale Dining will be the new name for the character dining experience at Cinderella’s Royal Table.

Once you enter the Castle foyer, they will have a photo opportunity with Cinderella as she welcomes you to the feast. Upstairs in the enchanted dining hall, Cinderella’s royal friends, the Disney Princesses, will mingle with you as you dine.

The current pricing structure will remain in effect. Reservations can be made by contacting your Personal Magic Maker®.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:25:01-05:00January 18th, 2010|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Cinderella's Royal Table, Disney Dining, Fairytale Dining|0 Comments

The Pirates League at the Walt Disney World Resort

Pirates League at the Walt Disney World Resort

From Magic Maker® Traci Elswick

“Yo ho, yo ho! A pirate’s life for me!” The Pirates League is a great alternative for boys or girls who wish for a pirate inspired makeover. The Pirates League is located next to the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in the Magic Kingdom® Park at the Walt Disney World® Resort. I took my 7 year old son, Joel, during our recent Halloween Walt Disney World® Resort vacation. Boy, were we impressed!

First, the pirates gave him his pirate name: “Jeffery Blade Cutter” from the Pirate log, and then he had the choice of several different pirate looks. Joel and I were whisked away to the Muster Station, for applications of beards and eye patches, scarves and scars, earrings and gold teeth – all done with the savvy skill of a veteran pirate. Our pirate took the time to explain what they were doing to him and let him feel the brushes and sponges. Before you knew it he was transformed into a cursed pirate. Every time a makeover was complete the pirates would ring a bell and announce, “We have a new pirate”.

When Joel was done they made him take the sacred pirate oath. He then was taken to the secret room where the transformation was complete. He got to reveal the hidden treasure. Don’t ask, we were sworn to secrecy! No cameras are allowed in the secret room.
You can choose from three daily pirate packages:

First Mate Package: Includes bandana; choice of facial effects; scars; tattoos; fake teeth; earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; one 5×7-inch photo; and personalized pirate oath. – $49.95 USD plus tax
Empress Package: Includes bandana; shimmering makeup; face gem; tattoos; nail polish; earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; one 5×7-inch photo; and personalized pirate oath. – $49.95 USD plus tax
Captains Package: Includes choice of costume/outfit from selection; choice of facial effects; scars; tattoos; fake teeth; earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; three 5×7-inch photos; and personalized pirate oath. – $124.95 USD plus tax

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

(*Prices 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|2017-06-27T10:25:02-05:00December 17th, 2009|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Magic Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Pirates League, Pirates League, Walt Disney World|0 Comments

Disney World Dining Caters to Everyone – Special Needs Dining

From Magic Maker® Kip Dennis
Anyone who has visited the Walt Disney World® Resort in the past can tell you about their excellent dining options. From the ethnic restaurants in the World Showcase at EPCOT®, to the class act dinner theater like Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, and the one-of-a kind restaurants like 50’s Prime Time Café, there is something for everyone. But when you have a dietary restriction, you may think that you choices are limited. With the MAGIC of Disney it is actually quite the opposite.

While recently traveling with someone with a food allergy, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of service provided. When placing my advance dining reservations (ADRs), I notified the cast member of the allergy. All of my reservations were noted to alert the staff of the extra care needed. Just let your personal Magic Maker know of your special needs and they will communicate those to Disney. They can also provide you with additional information relating to your restrictions including suggested restaurants that will be able to best meet your needs.

At our table service meals, our waiter/waitress told us that their chef would be out to talk about our particular dietary need. Each chef went to great lengths to ensure a meal was made without any allergen contamination. If it was a buffet meal, the chef escorted him around to identify “safe” foods.

For counter service, we just notified the cast member at the order podium of our restriction. They once again notified a manager to come and consult us on what our available options were.

The Special Dietary program at Disney is just another example of how Disney continues to provide great service to their guests.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2025-08-26T19:57:15-05:00November 5th, 2009|Categories: Disney News, Disney with Special Needs, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Special Needs, Special Dietary Program Disney World, Walt Disney World dining, walt disney world with special needs|0 Comments

Holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2009

Epcot Christmas Tree From Magic Maker® Kim Restagno
How many times have you heard someone say “You need to see the Walt Disney World® Resort at Christmastime?” or “Have you ever been the Walt Disney World® Resort during the holidays?” I know I heard it many times before I became a Magic Maker™! I must admit at the time I didn’t understand what all the fuss was about, until I got to go in December and see for myself. It was one of my dream vacations; the whole family was able to go. What a grand gathering we had! After all I had heard about the holidays, now I understood the magic of it all.

Disney doesn’t skip over anything when it comes to attention to detail. Decorations abound everywhere you look. Each of the parks and resorts has its own specially decorated tree that greets you as you enter. The Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a must see! Wreaths, ribbons, and bows garnish doors, light posts and windows. Presents sit under Christmas trees. Garlands, lights, poinsettias and music all add to the magic!

Cinderella Castle is transformed every night at the Magic Kingdom® Park during Castle Dreamlights, a glorious, wintry confection, twinkling in the sky! Or you can celebrate the holidays with your favorite Disney pals at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party* at the Magic Kingdom® Park. Join Mickey and friends, decked out in their holiday yuletide best, for the ultimate jungle holiday adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park! It’s a jinglin’, jumpin’, jivin’ time, you won’t want to miss!!

Don’t miss the The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights* at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™! Immerse yourself in the joy of the season as millions of blinking, twinkling lights dance in synchronized motion to holiday music! Believe it or not, you might even see those tiny white flakes falling in the sky! Epcot’s World Showcase comes alive with diverse holiday traditions of food, fun and entertainment from across the globe.

You name it, you imagine it and the Walt Disney World® Resort has done it!

*Select nights in Nov. & Dec. 2009; Admission to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party requires a separately priced ticket.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:25:05-05:00October 22nd, 2009|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World, Disney World Holidays|0 Comments

Meet Disney’s Newest Royalty and See “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!”

Disney's The Princess and the Frog at Walt Disney World Beginning Oct. 26, 2009, at the Walt Disney World® Resort, you can meet Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, from Walt Disney Pictures’ full-length animated motion picture, “The Princess and the Frog.” Both characters will be in Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom® Park eager to meet little princesses and princes.

In addition to hosting meet-and-greet opportunities with Guests, Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen and other colorful characters from the new feature film will star in “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!”. This lively, jazz-filled parade starts in Liberty Square, heads down to the water’s edge, and boards the Liberty Belle riverboat. Guests can watch the performers sing and dance to jazz music and songs from the movie as they cruise along the river.

Make sure you catch this boat soon, because after Jan. 3, 2010, “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!” ships off for good!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:25:05-05:00October 20th, 2009|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Princess and the Frog, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World Characters, Walt Disney World Entertainment|0 Comments

“The Princess and the Frog” Movie Ticket Offer from Walt Disney World and Disneyland

When you enter a Disneyland® Resort Theme Park or Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Oct. 5 – Nov. 22, 2009, and present your valid Theme Park ticket at select merchandise locations, you will receive a special card with details on how to get a certificate good for up to $8 towards the purchase of one child’s movie ticket when they purchase an adult movie ticket to see “The Princess and the Frog” at participating theaters. This full-length animated feature opens Dec. 11, 2009, and the certificates are redeemable Dec. 11-31, 2009. You must be age 10 or older to receive the special card.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:25:05-05:00October 16th, 2009|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disneyland Movie Offer, Princess and the Frog, Walt Disney World Movie Offer, Walt Disney World Special|0 Comments

Walt Disney World Special 2010 – Buy 4 Nights, Get 3 Free (2009 & 2010 Dates)

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

Y Disney World 2010 Special ou can get more magic without spending more booty, with free nights headed your way.

When you buy a non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney World® Resort room and ticket package at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts, you’ll get three more nights with tickets FREE.

– OR –

When you buy a non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company 5-night, 5-day Walt Disney World Resort room and ticket package at select Disney Value Resorts, you’ll get two more nights with tickets FREE.

This offer is available for stays most nights:

Nov. 1-24, 2009
Dec. 8-24, 2009
Jan. 3 – March 27, 2010

*Room charge based on average per-night rate of your room during your stay. The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Tickets are for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Advanced reservations required. No group rates or other discounts apply.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:25:05-05:00September 30th, 2009|Categories: Disney News, Expired Specials, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Buy 4 Nights Get 3 Free, Disney Special 2010, Walt Disney World 2009, Walt Disney World 2010, Walt Disney World Special|0 Comments

Disney Magic Starts on Arrival Day in Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Entry Sign After all the planning and anticipation, the day will finally come when you arrive for your Walt Disney World® vacation! What you do on that very first day can set the tone for your entire trip. How about some fun, undeniably magical, and yes, even relaxing suggestions for your very important arrival day?

If you’ve got a longer trip planned, lucky you! Why not spend your first day outside of the parks? Often, guests are so tempted to get in every last ride in at the parks that the special qualities of the resorts are often overlooked. Ease in to the experience by taking a swim, explore the resort grounds and participate in some of the activities going on there. You will be glad when you awake the next day rested and ready to take on the World!

If you are planning to stay just a few days, getting right into a park is probably on your agenda. But there’s no need to rush through the whole park in one day! Try a more laid-back approach: pick one headliner attraction you really want to experience and grab a FASTPASS® for it as soon as you arrive.

Then stop and smell the roses while you wait for the return time – watch the zany Streetmosphere performers in Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ or get a dazzling hairstyle with colored gel and “Mickey Dust” at the Harmony Barbershop in the Magic Kingdom® Park. Eat a Mickey Bar and watch the spectacular fountains in Epcot® or wander around the trunk of the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Be open to just letting the magic happen!

Whatever you do, plan something to top off your first day with that essential Disney feeling. A character meal might just do the trick! Try Chef Mickey’s and be welcomed in a festive atmosphere hosted by the Big Cheese himself. There’s Disney magic even in a simple thing like taking a loop on Disney’s Monorail. Riding through the Disney’s Contemporary Resort, catching a glimpse of Cinderella Castle, you could just have that moment – when you feel a little thrill and know you’ve truly arrived.

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By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:25:06-05:00September 10th, 2009|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World Tips|0 Comments

Celebrity Chef, Cat Cora, Opens New Restaurant in Walt Disney World

Celebrity chef Cat Cora and Disney are joining together to open a casual, family restaurant at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort.

Kouzzina by Cat Cora features time-honored Mediterranean recipes, as well as the chef’s personal favorites. The new table-service restaurant is included in the Disney Dining Plan and available to book simply by letting your personal Magic Maker® know your desired date and time.

Kouzzina is the Greek word for kitchen. This family dining restaurant has an open kitchen with a wood-burning grill and oak-fired ovens. It will serve creative, Greek-inspired dishes that are described as simple, yet sensational.

To complement the flavors and aromas wafting out of the open kitchen, Chef Cora has hand-selected a beverage menu, including her special cocktail recipes and private label wines from California.

Cat Cora achieved celebrity status by becoming the first female Iron Chef on the Food Network’s hit show “Iron Chef America.” She’s been a featured chef at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival and at Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival at the Disneyland® Resort.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:25:07-05:00August 19th, 2009|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: cat cora, kouzzina, Walt Disney World dining|0 Comments

Walt Disney World 2010 Packages Released

Just dropping a quick note to let you know that Walt Disney World® 2010 Packages have been released and are now ready to be booked. If you’ve been waiting for 2010 Walt Disney World® Packages, please contact us now to request a quote so that we can get you the best option possible for your Walt Disney World® 2010 Vacation. As always, if you book with us, and a Walt Disney World® Special is released that is applicable to your package, we will automatically and gladly have it applied in order to save you money or add on something special.

What are you waiting for? Magic Makers® are standing by to help with your 2010 Walt Disney World® Vacation.

Click here to request a quote!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:25:07-05:00August 3rd, 2009|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World 2010 Vacation Packages, Walt Disney World 2010, Walt Disney World 2010 Packages|0 Comments