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Reservations Now Open for โ€˜Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Dining Packageโ€™ at Tonyโ€™s Town Square Restaurant

Reservations are now open for a new Disney Festival of Fantasy Dining Package that begins soon at Tonyโ€™s Town Square Restaurant!

This new offering will provide a Lady and the Tramp-inspired lunch and a VIP viewing of the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade later that afternoon. Itโ€™s a great way to see Magic Kingdomยฎ Parkโ€™s daytime parade without worrying about saving your spot. The VIP viewing area will be located right in front of the flagpole on Main Street U.S.A.ยฎ

The dining package includes your choice of appetizer, entrรฉe, dessert, beverage and your VIP viewing voucher. Pricing is $45 for adults and $17 for children ages 9 and under (tax and gratuity not included) or (1) table service entitlement per person on the Disney Dining Plans.

At this time, the package is available select days Oct. 10, 2016 โ€“ Feb. 28, 2017. Contact your Magic Makerยฎ to check availability.

Admission to Magic Kingdom park is required and is not included in the price of the dining package. You receive your voucher for the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Dining Package VIP viewing at the time of your meal. Plan to arrive for Main Street, U.S.A. flagpole 15-to-35 minutes prior to show time. This Dining Package is available on select days. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dining packages will not be refunded due to show cancellation or modification.

Breaking The Myths โ€“ Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort Dining Plans

For this weekโ€™s โ€œBreaking the Mythsโ€ series, we focus our attention on the various dining plans offered to guests staying at the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resorts.

Here are the top 3 myths associated with these Dining Plans:

  1. Myth: I have heard that there is a limited selection of restaurants that accept the Disney Dining Plans
    While not all dining locations at the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort accept the dining plans, the majority do. As a matter of fact, over 100 dining locations accepted dining plan credits in 2016! Many table service restaurants were added in 2016 including The BOATHOUSEยฎ, Chef Art Smithโ€™s Homecoming, STK Orlando, and Frontera Cocina in Disney Springsโ„ข. The final participant list for 2017 should be released very soon!
  2. Myth: With the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort Dining Plans, I can only eat at the restaurant or food court at my Resort
    Regardless of what Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort you are staying at, your dining credits are accepted at any of the participating dining locations throughout property. As many of the resort dining locations serve the โ€œflavorโ€ of their resortโ€™s theme, we encourage clients to try the various dining options outside of the parks. Whether you choose to dine in the island ambiance of the Polynesian-inspired โ€˜Ohana or the rowdy cowboy dining hall at Whispering Canyon Cafe, the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort Dining Plans ensure that no one leaves hungry!
  3. Myth: Dining credits received are based off of the number of days on my Magic Your Wayยฎ Ticket and must be used before I check out
    The amount of dining credits you receive are based solely on the number of nights in your Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort Magic Your Wayยฎ Vacation โ€“ no other factors affect this number. Credits are good until 11:59pm on the day you check out.

With three different Magic Your Wayยฎ Packages that include a dining option, finding the perfect one to fit your familyโ€™s needs can be confusing! Our Magic Makersยฎ are dedicated to providing you with a vacation that is centered around you, so let us help!

Breaking The Myths โ€“ Getting Around The World

When you decide to vacation at a nearly 40-square-mile world-class entertainment and recreation center, one major worry is transportation once you get there. Our clients often wonder with four theme parks, two water parks, 25 resort hotels, and a shopping and nightlife district spread out throughout the property, how do you get from Point A to Point B.

As part of our continuing โ€œBreaking the Mythsโ€ series, we turn our focus on the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortโ€™s Transportation System.

  1. Myth: I am going to need a rental car
    Guests flying to the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort via Orlando International Airport (MCO) can vacation without renting a vehicle. By using Disneyโ€™s Magical Expressยฎ Transportation to and from the airport and Disneyโ€™s onsite transportation, you can save by not spending a penny on transportation! These options are only available to guests staying at a Walt Disney Worldยฎ owned/operated Resort โ€“ one of the many benefits of staying on-property.
  2. Myth: If I stay at a monorail resort, I wonโ€™t have to use any other form of Transportation
    In use since 1971,  the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Monorail system runs three lines with six stops along the way. Guests may use the monorail system to access the Magic Kingdomยฎ Park, Disneyโ€™s Contemporary Resort (Bay Lake Tower at Disneyโ€™s Contemporary Resort), Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (The Villas at Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa), Disneyโ€™s Polynesian Village Resort (Disneyโ€™s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows), the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) and Epcotยฎ. Guests wishing to reach destinations other than those listed will need to select another form of Disney Transportation โ€“ either bus or boat.
  3. Myth: Traffic and parking must make driving around the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort unbearable
    While the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has great airport and on-property transportation systems in place for their guests, we understand that driving (either by rental or your own vehicle) may be best for some families. If you happen to be that family, know that navigating the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort area is very easy. All roads are clearly marked and the roadways have been designed to handle even the heaviest of traffic. And once you get to the parks, even though you are parking in some of the largest parking lots in the world, operations are in place to make them extremely efficient.

Even after discussing these three top myths with Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortโ€™s transportation, there is still much left unsaid. Your Magic Makerยฎ will be happy to discuss any questions or concerns you have regarding โ€œGetting Around the Worldโ€ on your next Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort vacation.

Breaking The Myths โ€“ Age Is Just A Number

Today, we are continuing our โ€œBreaking the Mythsโ€ series by covering the topic of โ€œage.โ€ When it comes to a Disney Vacation, there is truth in the adage that โ€œage is just a number.โ€

  1. Myth: My kids are too young/old
    As parents, you understand how quickly time flies and how precious each and every second is that you are able to spend with your children. How are they graduating Kindergarten when it seems like just yesterday they were born? Disney Destinations have an unexplainable way of making magical memories out of the simplest things. While your 8-month old may not remember the big smile on her face when she met Mickey, you certainly will! As an added bonus, children under age 3 receive free admission inside the parks of Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort and Disneylandยฎ Resort, so it is a great time to save on your vacation.  And when you children grow older, they donโ€™t outgrow Disney, their focus just simply shifts towards more fast-pace attractions like Rock โ€˜n Roller Coasterยฎ Starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorโ„ข.
  2. Myth: Disney Vacations are only for kids
    Walt Disney was quoted as saying โ€œYouโ€™re dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.โ€ With that being said, it should be no surprise that Disney Destinations arenโ€™t just for kids. In fact, there are so many things to do that several authors have written a book strictly on things adults can enjoy on their Disney Vacation. So whether it is a romantic dinner at Victoria & Albertโ€™s in Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, an adult-exclusive itinerary with Adventures by Disneyยฎ or a relaxing day at Serenity Bay on Disney Cruise Line private island, Castaway Cayyou will have a great time!
  3. Myth: Disney Parks have no rides for babies/toddlers 
    Disney Destinations makes traveling with little ones easy. Many of the attractions are family friendly and will accommodate your little travelers. For most of those more intense attractions, a Rider Swap option is available that allows guests to take turns waiting with those too small to ride a certain attraction, then โ€œswapโ€ with another adult from their party to experience the ride without standing in line twice. And when it comes time to take care of the little one, Baby Care Centers are available offering private rooms with rocking chairs for nursing mothers, diaper-changing rooms and rooms with highchairs.

And here is where your Magic Makerยฎ steps in. Weโ€™ve not only visited the Disney Parks countless times ourselves, but we have helped take the stress out of planning vacations for families just like yours for over nine years now! Regardless of age, there is something for EVERYONE at any Disney Destination, so just call on your Magic Makerยฎ to help uncover that hidden treasure!

Breaking The Myths โ€“ Disneyโ€™s FASTPASSยฎ and FastPass+ Services

It is no surprise that as the use of social media increases, the amount of myths or โ€œhalf truthsโ€ also increases. As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Off to Neverland Travelยฎ receives questions every day from our clients asking for clarification on a wide range of topics related to their upcoming vacation.

Today we are going to provide some clarification on Disneyโ€™s FASTPASSยฎ Service at the Disneylandยฎ Resort and Disney FastPass+ service available exclusively at the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort. Since itโ€™s debut in 1999, Disneyโ€™s FASTPASSยฎ Service allows guests to skip the wait of the normal queue at select attractions inside the theme parks. If the guests decide to utilize the FASTPASSยฎ Service, they will be given an hour-long time to return and experience the attraction with little to no wait. In 2013, Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort introduced Disney FastPass+ service which allows guests to schedule similar hour-long return windows 30-60 days in advance of their visit.

  1. Myth: You have to pay to use Disneyโ€™s FASTPASSยฎ Service
    While other theme parks charge their guests for similar services, both Disneyโ€™s FASTPASSยฎ and Disney FastPass+ services are complimentary for all park guests! At the Disneylandยฎ Resort, youโ€™ll just simply use your theme park ticket to retrieve your FASTPASSยฎ from the machine. At the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort, youโ€™ll use My Disney Experience to schedule your FastPass+ in advance and then utilize your MagicBand or park ticket to access the attraction at your selected time.
  2. Myth: At Disneylandยฎ Resort, you can obtain more than one FASTPASSยฎ at a time
    Guests are able to get several FASTPASSยฎ tickets during a single day in Disneylandยฎ Park or Disney California Adventureยฎ Park. However, they cannot immediately obtain multiple FASTPASSยฎ tickets. While you typically have to wait 2 hours, it sometimes varies. Your current FASTPASSยฎ ticket will always list the time you can obtain your next. There are sometimes select attractions that you are able to โ€œdouble upโ€ on FASTPASSยฎ tickets, so be sure to ask your Magic Makerยฎ about those.
  3. Myth: Donโ€™t worry about the time listed on the FASTPASSยฎ or FastPass+, you can return at any time after what is listed
    While at one point this was true, it is no longer the case. FASTPASSยฎ and FastPass+ return times are now being strictly enforced with little to no exceptions made for being late. Guests a few minutes late will typically be admitted, but we suggest you stick to your scheduled time!
  4. Myth: You are only able to get (3) FastPass+ per day
    When you are making advanced FastPass+ choices for the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort, you will be limited to up to (3) selections in your choice of (1) park per day of your stay. However, each day of your visit after you have used your first (3) selections, you are able to choose a 4th selection based off of what is currently available in the system. Then after using that 4th choice, you may repeat that process and continue to make (1) additional selection as availability exists. So while initially you are limited to only (3) selections, itโ€™s possible to make more during your visit.

This is just the first of a series of โ€œBreaking the Mythsโ€ articles. We hope you will follow along with us!

Late 2016 Savings at the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

Why wait to Create Family Memories at the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort?

Now is the time to make new family memories at โ€œThe Most Magical Place on Earth!โ€ From uncovering the new nighttime experiences at Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdomยฎ theme park to enjoying all the season has to offer at  Magic Kingdomยฎ Park, thereโ€™s truly something for everyone inside this magical Vacation Kingdom! When you pair these experiences with some special savings, itโ€™s the perfect time to work with our Magic Makersยฎ to plan the storybook vacation of your dreams!

For a limited time, you can save up to 20% at select Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort hotels for stays most nights Nov. 6 โ€“ Dec. 23, 2016. Plus, when you upgrade to a Magic Your Wayยฎ room and ticket packages, your stay will also include an array of special Disney touches and magical extras that only on-property guests receive.

Travel Dates:

  • Save up to 20% most nights Nov. 6-10, Nov.13-22, and Nov. 26-Dec. 23, 2016 (when booked before Oct. 8, 2016).

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ today for pricing and availability!

Request a Quote

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes The Villas at Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake Tower at Disneyโ€™s Contemporary Resort, campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Bungalows at Disneyโ€™s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and Disneyโ€™s Art of Animation Resortโ€”The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms. 20% savings for select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings may be available for other Resort hotels.

โ€˜Be Our VIP Guestโ€™ Contest

Off to Neverland Travelยฎ takes pride in the hard work our Magic Makersยฎ put into planning once-in-a-lifetime vacations for their clients. Our industry-leading services ensure all of our clients experience a vacation full of magical memories. But sometimes our clients want exclusivity and the highest level of service inside the parks of the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort. When that happens, nothing can compare to being accompanied by a Private Tour Guide from Disney VIP Tour Services. This pairing provides the ultimate in concierge services before and during your vacation!

Weโ€™re sure youโ€™ll enjoy working with our Magic Makersยฎ! So sure, in fact, that weโ€™re asking you to โ€˜Be Our Guest and put our service to the test!โ€™


โ€˜Be Our VIP Guestsโ€™ Contest

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New Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Location Now Open at Disney Springsโ„ข

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has moved to a new location near Once Upon a Toy in the Disney Springsโ„ข Marketplace. This new location allowed for a expansion of the popular salon โ€“ now five times larger than its former location inside World of Disneyยฎ!

Inspired by Walt Disneyโ€™s Cinderella, we think our clients are going to fall in love with the new location! With new interactive elements and dรฉcor, thereโ€™s so much to explore!

Take a peek inside the new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique:

Please contact your Magic Makerยฎ to check availability at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney Springsโ„ข or inside Cinderella Castle!

The โ€˜Disney VIP Tour Serviceโ€™ Experience

Every day, our Magic Makersยฎ are hard at work planning once-in-a-lifetime vacations for their clients. With some tips and tricks in your back pocket and an itinerary planned to fit your familyโ€™s needs, youโ€™re on your way to a vacation full of magical memories. But when our clients want exclusivity and the highest level of service inside the parks of the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort, nothing tops a Private Tour from Disney VIP Tour Services.

Click below to explore Disney VIP Tour Services:

Personal VIP Tour Guide

Personal VIP Tour Guide

These arenโ€™t just another Cast Member. Your Disney VIP Tour Guide was specially selected and expertly trained to ensure your visit is everything you want it to be!

Best Seats in the House

Best Seats in the House

Special viewing areas for dazzling parades, sensational live shows and splendid nighttime spectaculars are reserved for Disney VIP Tour Guide guests.

Maximize Your Time

Maximize Your Time

From experiencing as many attractions as possible to riding your favorites โ€œjust once more,โ€ your TourGuide will maximize your time in the Theme Parks by providing direct Disney FastPass+ access for everyone in your party.

Door-to-Magic Transportation

Door-to-Magic Transportation

Get from Point A to Point B in a snap. Your VIP Guide will pick you up in a private vehicle at your resort and transport you to special locations that offer convenient access to the Theme Parks. This makes Park Hopping Easy!

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ today for additional information or to book your Disney VIP Tour Service!

While Disney VIP Tour Services will make every effort to accommodate a selection of the most popular experiences, actual attractions visited are subject to change before and during the tour depending upon group size, schedules, transportation, refurbishments, closures, availability, weather and other conditions. Up to 10 Guests per VIP Tour Guide. Additional Guides available at the current rate.

New Tastes and Events Coming to Epcotยฎ Food & Wine Festival

This fall, Epcotยฎ will celebrate 62 delicious days of sipping and savoring when they host their International Food & Wine Festival from Sep. 14-Nov. 14, 2016! Loyal festival fans and first-timers will enjoy more than 30 outdoor marketplaces, nightly concerts, signature dinners and feature tasting events.

While Cast Members are still hard at work planning all of the details, we have a preview of whatโ€™s in store:

  • โ€œMix It, Make It, Celebrate It!โ€ hands-on workshops inside the Festival Center will offer a chance to โ€œsharpen upโ€ your culinary skills from chefs, bakers, mixologists and other pros.
  • Culinary icons like Cat Cora, Norman Van Aken, Masaharu Morimoto, Elizabeth Falkner, Buddy Valastro and Jamie Deen will entertain foodies and inspire their palates at new and returning premium events that include reimagined Party for the Senses grand tastings with new concepts and themes.
  • Pair wines, beers and ciders with savory and sweet dishes as you stroll the World Showcase Promenade using your complimentary festival passports as a guide.
  • New marketplace menus debut and some of your festival favorites return! Choose a favorite hard soda to mix with vanilla ice cream for a sweet treat at Desserts & Champagne marketplace. Or try the new savory dishes making at the Greece and Farm Fresh marketplaces.
  • Multiple new Eat to the Beat concert acts debut while fan favorites return to play a total of 186 festival concerts! New Acts include Wang Chung, Delta Rae, and Toad The Wet Sprocket. Confirmed favorites include Wilson Phillips, Boyz II Men and Jeffrey Osbourne.
  • The Festival Center will once again host the complimentary Back to Basics weekend series featuring epicurean tips and tricks from the pros, book and bottle signings and The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar, hosted by Ghirardelli and offering guest samples.
  • Chase will once again offer their lounge for debit and credit card members featuring complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments, a charging station and comfortable seating for a relaxing break inside American Adventure.
  • Rockinโ€™ Burger Block Party and Party for the Senses grand tasting events will showcase creative bites and palate-pleasing sips from eminent chefs and beverage experts plus new live entertainment. And new resort premium events will include a Grand Floridian brunch with a twist and a new cooking school experience.

It looks like the 21st Annual Epcotยฎ International Food & Wine Festival is going to be great!

Many events and activities are included with regular Epcotยฎ admission including Back to Basics series, special book signings, Eat to the Beat concerts, cultural adventures, Marketplace Passport and all attractions and park entertainment. The Party for the Senses grand tasting events, signature dinners and other special wine and culinary programs require reservations and separate event admission. Reservation bookings for premium events will be available later this summer.

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