Disney News

While the Disney Magic® is in dry dock from Sept. 6-24, 2008, the ship will undergo a series of upgrades that will benefit Guests of all ages. Here is an overview of the exciting enhancements to take place aboard the 2,700 passenger cruise ship:

Indulgence and Relaxation
Quiet Cove Pool, the serene retreat reserved for the enjoyment of adults, will undergo a makeover including upgrades to Cove Café, the pool and the deck area. Cove Café, the ship’s sophisticated coffee lounge, will incorporate a new seating area with plush, comfortable chairs providing the perfect venue to relax while sipping a cup of gourmet coffee. Meanwhile, the adult pool will be outfitted with soothing, cascading waterfalls from the two hot tubs. Teak deck and lounge chairs with plush cushions will line the pool, creating an inviting, stylish ambiance in line with the Vista Spa and Salon.

Fun for the Little Ones
For more efficient and hassle-free check-ins, there will be new registration areas for Disney’s Oceaneer Club, a Neverland-themed play space for children ages three to seven, and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab, a whacky and interactive laboratory exclusively for children ages eight to twelve. This sets the stage for incorporating Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in the youth activity areas later this year. With RFID tags embedded on wristbands, children will simply tap a sensor to check in and out of the clubs.

Even the youngest cruisers will have a “splashtacular” time at the new Mickey’s Splash Zone, a toddler water playground inspired by “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” from Disney’s Fantasia. This 385-square-foot extension to the Mickey’s Pool on Deck 9 will feature star- and moon-shaped interactive fountains, a soft play surface and whimsical splash zones for an inviting environment for children not yet toilet trained and in swim diapers.

New Conveniences
The Guest Staterooms onboard the Disney Magic® are receiving an infusion of technology with the installation of LCD flat-screen television sets. The new 22-inch units will be mounted on a swivel arm to allow easy viewing from multiple locations within the stateroom.

During The Year of a Million Dreams, guests of the Disney Parks have the opportunity to win one-of-a-kind dreams and experiences.  Winning is simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time.  While the celebration is winding down, you still have a chance of winning throughout the rest of 2008.  Off to Neverland Travel® owners, Chet and Joni McDoniel, recently spent their vacation at the Walt Disney World® Resort, and they were the recepients of a Disney Dream.  Here is their story:

“While waiting in line for Turtle Talk with Crush, we were greated by three Disney Dream Squad members.  They explained to us that we were simply in the right place at the right time, and we were winners of a Dream FastPass.  The Dream FastPass, unlike normal FastPasses, gives you the opportunity to visit each of FastPass attractions, in the park where you won, once during the day you won, at a time of YOUR choosing.  We felt very special to have won a Disney Dream, and while Dream FastPasses do have great time saving value, our 6 month old found a new value in winning…apparently, those Dream FastPasses sure do taste good as you can see in the picture above!”

Want your chance to win a Disney Dream?  You need to get your trip booked with us as soon as possible!  Click here to start planning your Walt Disney World® Vacation.

Birthdays, anniversaries, personal triumphs – there’s so much in life worth celebrating! So starting January 2009, you can celebrate all of life’s milestones at the place where dreams come true.

Guests who visit one of the Theme Parks at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida or Disneyland® Resort in California on their birthday in 2009 can get in free.*

What if I’ve booked a package with tickets from Off to Neverland Travel®?
If you purchase a vacation package that includes a multi-day ticket that you use on your birthday, you can choose one of the following birthday treats instead:

• A birthday fun card in an amount equal to the price of a Walt Disney World Resort 1-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket** or a Disneyland Resort 1-Day/1-Park Ticket** for you to use on your birthday for merchandise, recreation or fun activities, as applicable, at select participating locations at the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort; or
• A special birthday FASTPASS badge*** for certain attractions at the Theme Park they visit on your birthday; or
• A Walt Disney World Resort 1-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket* or a Disneyland Resort 1-Day/1-Park Ticket for you to use any time until your next birthday.

So, the question remains…What will you celebrate?  Start planning your vacation, today!

*No cash refunds or credits will be given. Valid ID, including proof of birth date, required at gate or ticket booth. Clients should visit disneybirthdaytreat.com for details and to register their birthday.
**Based on ticket price of Walt Disney World Resort 1-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket at the gate, excluding tax, or ticket price of Disneyland Resort 1-Day/1-Park Ticket at the Main Entrance ticket booth. Adults receive card in the amount of an Adult ticket, children (3-9) receive card in the amount of a Child ticket. For terms and conditions of the card and details on participating locations and applicable activities and services that may be purchased with the card, visit disneyparks.com/birthdayfuncard.
***The number of birthday FASTPASS badges issued is limited and may not be available after 11 a.m. Valid Theme Park admission required. FASTPASS badge for birthday celebrant and up to 5 members of his/her party.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has announced two new properties for the Walt Disney World® Resort.  Bay Lake Tower, which is positioned very close to Disney’s Contemporary Resort will allow for a first in Disney Vacation Club history.  DVC members will now have the option of staying within walking distance to the Magic Kingdom® park.  DVC also announced the Treehouse Villas, which will be a rebuild of some older villas near Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa.  The two new properties will give DVC members even more flexibility in terms of choices for their stay.

You don’t have to be a DVC member to book these resorts.  Contact your Personal Magic Maker™ to learn more about the Disney properties.  Your Magic Maker® will guide you through the process and make sure you get the perfect resort for your family.

Off to Neverland Travel® is pleased to announce a brand new partnership with Disney Community of Tomorrow (D-CoT).  Disney Community of Tomorrow (D-CoT) began with one simple idea: Disney Social Networking. Not only does the site serve the purpose of great Disney information, but you can meet other Disney fanatics and network with them. You can also listen to your favorite Disney theme park music anytime you wish on the D-CoT Jukebox. Stream over 500 songs and create a customized playlist.

In addition to the partnership, you will notice a new section in D-CoT’s forums called “Travel”. Here is where you can post trip planning questions for the Off to Neverland Travel® dream team. We will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding your Disney Vacations.

We are very pleased to be a partner with Disney Community of Tomorrow (D-CoT), and we are excited to get involved with the Disney community in this way.