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Question:

We have reservations for the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue while we are at the Walt Disney World® Resort. What is the easiest way to get there?

Answer:

This is a great question!  The easiest way to get there is by boat. Take a bus/monorail to the Magic Kingdom® Park’s front gates and then look for the boat launch for Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Once getting off the boat at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, it is a short walk to Pioneer Hall – the home of the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. My suggestion is to allow at least 60 – 90 minutes for total transfer time.

If you are coming from either Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ or Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, you can take the bus directly to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Once at the resort, you will have to transfer to an internal shuttle to get to North end of the grounds.

The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is a personal favorite. Enjoy the show!

Kip Dennis, Navigator

Mediterranean cruises starting from $999*
Great rates are still available per person based on double occupancy.
For 10 or 11 night Mediterranean sailings on August 28 and September 8, 2010.

Come explore favorite ports in Europe and venture to incredible places. Combine this with the outstanding personal service, enchanting experiences and unmatched entertainment that is distinctive to Disney Cruise Line®.

*Rates are in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy and valid for a standard inside stateroom Category 12. Government Taxes and Fees and Port Adventures not included. This special offer applies to new bookings only and is non-transferable. Rates, dates and availability are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. See Disney Cruise Line website for applicable Terms and Conditions.
Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas

This summer, for the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line® sets sail on an enchanting 12-night cruise of Northern European Capitals, including Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and St. Petersburg, Russia.  Be part of this historic voyage with this family-friendly offer.

Offer Details:
Kids ages 17 and under can sail free* on select Northern European cruises departing June 12 and June 24, 2010, when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom. This offer applies to stateroom Categories 8-11. Government Taxes and Fees not included.

Travel Window:

• June 12, 2010 (itinerary includes Helsinki, Finland)
• June 24, 2010 (itinerary includes Tallinn, Estonia)

Additional Details:

• Verification of age is required within 48 hours of booking for children who will be 17 years old by the sail date.
• A deposit is not required and cancellation fees are not assessed for kids with this offer.

Remember, great rates are still available on select Mediterranean cruises departing in August and September 2010, so talk to your Magic Maker® today about sailing with Disney Cruise Line!

*Government Taxes and Fees and Port Adventures not included. This offer applies to new bookings only and is non-transferable. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. Other offers, discounts or onboard credits do not apply (including without limitation the Mediterranean Thank You Onboard Credit offer). Changes to the vacation date or category may result in a loss of any offer. Offer is only available to U.S. and Canada residents. SeeDisney Cruise Line website for applicable details and Terms and Conditions.
Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas

By Magic Maker® Ceciley Sircy

If you know Disney vacations, you know that the magic begins right when you start planning your vacation, and it doesn’t stop there.  The magic is everywhere, including at the Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels.  They each have their own magic and special touches adding even more memories to your vacation experience.  The Walt Disney World® Resort has twenty-two onsite resort hotels that meet any budget and offer wonderful benefits.

Extra Magic Hours are an essential part of staying onsite.  They allow you and your family to enjoy every aspect of the Walt Disney World® theme parks by allowing you to maximize your time.  Extra Magic Hours are rotated among the four theme parks and two water parks allowing either an extra hour in the morning before the park opens or up to three hours extra at night after park closing.  This gives you extra time at the parks without all the crowds so your wait time in line for your favorite attraction is reduced!

Another great benefit is the transportation between your resort and the theme parks.  No matter if you travel by monorail, bus, or boat, your ride to the parks is never more than a twenty minute wait.  There is no hassle in trying to find a parking spot or walking long distances to your vehicle.  In addition, you can have all of your souvenirs sent to your resort, so you do not have to carry them at the theme parks.

Activities at the resorts create more great experiences for the entire family.  Each resort has food courts/restaurants, arcade room, pools and gift shops that bring the magic from the theme parks to your resort.  Your family can also experience other activities at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels such as boat rentals, carriage rides, fishing and much more.  So if you are looking for a relaxing day at a Disney resort, there are plenty of activities to entertain everyone in your family.

No matter where you stay onsite, the magic of Disney is all around making your trip to the Walt Disney World® Resort one to remember!

Click here to learn more about the Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels!

Question:

I’m confused about character dining with my 2 year old daughter.  She is not old enough to qualify for the Disney Dining Plans.  Will we have to pay for her at the meals with a character experience?

Answer:

Character meals are a great relaxing and delicious way to introduce children to the characters!  Even better, children under the age of 3 eat free at all buffets at the Walt Disney World® Resort!  Your daughter can meet the characters, eat whatever she wants, and make memories to last a lifetime!

Theresa Dougherty, Navigator