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Our Favorite Highlights from 2014

Does it seem possible that we’re just hours away from 2015? Seems like just yesterday we were recapping our 13 Highlights from 2013!

One of Walt Disney’s famous quotes is:

Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world. ~ Walt Disney

2014 brought many exciting changes to Disney Destinations are we are excited to have been a part of them! Here is a recap of some of our favorites. Follow any of the BLUE links below for additional information!

  • The Frozen frenzy continued to grow inside Disney Parks! Anna and Elsa began meeting guests back in fall of 2013, but this year brought the addition of Frozen Fun attractions inside the Parks. From sing-a-longs to indoor snow play areas, our guests were delighted with the new additions. While these events have been taking place for several months at the Walt Disney World® Resort, Frozen Fun is just beginning at the Disneyland® Resort.
  • Guests of all ages flock to the Walt Disney World® Resort each spring for an event that is simply out-of-this-universe – Star Wars™ Weekends! In 2014, a new option was added that allowed guests to dine with their favorite Star Wars™ characters! We are excited that this event will return in 2015 from May 4-June 14!
  • 2014 was a great year for Magic Kingdom® Park as they welcomed a new daytime parade and brand new attraction! Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade brings the magical stories of New Fantasyland™ onto the streets of Main Street, U.S.A®. Brand new parade floats, costuming, and an original soundtrack highlights the stories of Sleeping Beauty, Dumbo, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Pinocchio, Tangled, Brave, and others. And our guests are loving the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a family-friendly coaster that marked the end of the multi-year New Fantasyland™ expansion.
  • Two special anniversaries were celebrated in 2014! One of Walt’s original attractions, “it’s a small world,” celebrated its 50th Anniversary! On the East Coast, Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue celebrated 40 years of foot-stompin’ fun at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
  • Disney Cruise Line continued to be honored in 2014 with several awards and recognitions – including being named #1 Mega-Ship Cruise Line in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards for Families and honors from Cruise Critic and Condé Nast Traveler.
  • Disney PhotoPass™ Service launched a new Memory Maker package that now includes attraction videos!
  • Walt Disney World® Resort’s MyMagic+ program was enhanced to allow greater flexibility to the FastPass+ system.
  • Just this month, Disneyland® Park launched new viewing options for those guests wishing to end their day by enjoying a performance of Fantasmic!
  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has started a refurbishment that brings both queen beds and accommodations for families of five! The refreshed rooms look great and should be completed in 2015!
  • Disney Cruise Line enhanced their Navigator App to allow guests to use their Smartphones to chat with other friends or family members onboard their cruise! This new functionality is great and is a handy way to stay in touch at sea!

So, what was your favorite change of 2014?

 

By |2017-06-27T10:21:29-05:00December 31st, 2014|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: |0 Comments
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From Our Family to Yours

We’ve Celebrated.

This year Off to Neverland Travel® celebrated our seventh birthday! Right in line with the wild imagination and belief in magic that nearly every seven year old possesses, we continue to make your extraordinary travel dreams come true!

We’ve Added to the Family.

We all know those families that all they seem to do is fight. Every Christmas they argue, fuss and bicker around the table during Christmas dinner. That’s not our family. Our family is pretty awesome. We’re not throwing dinner rolls at each other; we are just unified in our pursuit to make magic for you! This year, as with years past, we’ve continued to grow as more and more Magic Makers® have been welcomed into the family.

We’ve Created Lots of Goodies.

It seems like just yesterday Palm Pilots and Blackberry phones were all the rage. Things sure do move fast, and that’s why we do too! This year we were excited to launch a brand new website with all the bells and whistles…as well as some really cool tech tools that help our Magic Makers® sprinkle a little extra pixie dust on your trip!

We’ve Gone Platinum.

Silver and gold, silver and gold, everyone wishes for silver and gold….except us. We worked for platinum and got it! This year our awesome Magic Makers® and staff lifted Off to Neverland Travel® to the absolute highest recognition that can be achieved within Disney’s Earmarked program by earning our designation as a Platinum Agency.

We Met You.

It has been a fantastic year, with some amazing magic being unwrapped. Yet as we look across our take of the year, by far the most magical gift we’ve received is you. We are thankful you placed your trust in us to create magical experiences for your family, creating a lifetime of memories together.

Merry Christmas from your friends at Off to Neverland Travel®. We look forward to an even brighter 2015 with you!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:29-05:00December 24th, 2014|Categories: Disney News|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Sounds of the Holiday at Walt Disney World® Resort

It doesn’t seem possible that the holidays are upon us, does it?

It’s no surprise that the Walt Disney World® Resort goes all out when it comes to the holidays! With over 1,300 decorated trees, 15 miles of garland and 1,314 wreaths, the entire Vacation Kingdom is transformed into a winter wonderland! But it doesn’t stop with the decorations!

Each of the four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks in addition to some of the Resort hotels provide seasonal entertainment to spread holiday cheer!

We know that all of our clients haven’t been able to visit the Walt Disney World® Resort at the holidays, so we thought it would be fun to bring some of our favorite holiday performances to you – including Mariachi Cobre, Rusty Cutlass Pirate Band, Joyful, The Voices of Liberty and more!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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By |2017-06-27T10:21:29-05:00December 23rd, 2014|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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A Fantasmic! Meal For Families On The Run

This holiday, the dining team over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® has announced they will bring back a to-go option for their Fantasmic! dining packages.

Available Dec. 24 – Dec. 31, 2014, the Taste of Hollywood To Go meals will include reserved seating to that night’s Fantasmic! Based on availability, guests will be able to choose which showing they would like to see.

Five adult and two children options will be available. All 7 meals will qualify as a Quick Service credit on the Disney Dining Plan or are $16.99+tax for adults and $5.49+tax for children. While some walk up meals may be available, we encourage our guests to contact their Magic Makers® so a reservation can be made to secure your spot. Your meal will be available for pickup from 11a-8p at Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner.

Adult selections include:

  • Vegetable Sandwich – served with ginger-marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, quinoa salad and chocolate cake
  • Shrimp Salad – served with pita, ginger-marinated tomatoes and cucumbers and mandarin orange cheesecake
  • Golden Fried Chicken – served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sweet corn and carrots and warm apple crisp
  • Cold-Cut Roast Beef Sandwich – with creamy horseradish served with classic potato salad, grilled asparagus and chocolate cake
  • California Sushi Tuna Roll – served with avocado, orange and tomato salad, ginger-marinated tomatoes and cucumbers and spicy pecan-chocolate cluster

Children can choose from:

  • Power Pack – with strawberry yogurt, apple wedges, carrot sticks with ranch dip, fish crackers, an organic apple cinnamon and oatmeal snack-size sandwich bar
  • Turkey and American Cheese Wrap – with strawberry yogurt, apple wedges, carrots with ranch dip and a seven-layer cookie bar

 

By |2017-06-27T10:21:29-05:00December 15th, 2014|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years

Sometimes your trips to Disney Destinations can’t be frequent enough! To help relieve those “Disney withdrawals” many of us rely on Disney movies, scrolling through your photos from your previous vacations, or even perusing your favorite fan sites. But one amazing way to heal your Disney fever is by attending a Disney Theatrical Production!

Disney Theatrical Productions is currently celebrating 20 years on Broadway! Over the past 20 years, Disney has brought many of your favorite movies to life on stage including “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Mary Poppins,” “Newsies” and “Aladdin.”

As part of the celebration, this video was recently released of the a cappella group VoicePlay mashing up the best of Disney on Broadway with a contemporary twist! Enjoy!

A special called “Backstage with Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years” will air this Sunday December 14 at 7|6c on ABC.

By |2017-06-27T10:21:29-05:00December 10th, 2014|Categories: Disney News|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa: What’s Included?

Recently, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i was named the “Top Family Hotel in the U.S.” by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2014! For any guest that has visited the resort, it is easy to understand how it would receive such accolades. But for someone who has yet to experience Aulani, you may wonder what makes it any different than many of Hawai‘i’s other beautiful resorts.

Located outside of the crowds of Waikiki, Aulani is an island retreat like no other! But it is the immersive Hawaiian traditions and wide range of all-inclusive activities and amenities that make the difference.

Explore just a few of them with this video:

For a limited time you can experience special savings at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. CLICK HERE for more details.

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By |2017-06-27T10:21:29-05:00December 9th, 2014|Categories: Disney News, Other Disney Destinations|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments
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‘Frozen Fun’ Coming to Disneyland® Resort

A host of magical adventures based off of Walt Disney Pictures’ blockbuster film is on the way to the Disneyland® Resort!

Frozen Fun, which is scheduled to officially begin Jan. 7, 2015, will bring guests closer than ever to Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf. Several new offerings will be introduced in addition to some changes to current offerings.

  • Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome
    Anna & Elsa will be making a move on Dec. 20th from their current Fantasyland meet and greet location to a new spot in the Disney Animation building inside Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure® Park. This new location will still feature a return time ticket system (similar to those obtained from Disney FASTPASS® Service) so there will be no standby queue. Because times are limited, we suggest guests arrive to receive their return time ticket early in the morning. Also in the Disney Animation building, guests can learn how to draw Olaf in the Animation Academy.
  • For the First Time in Forever – A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
    Work is currently underway to transform the former Muppet*Vision 3D Theatre into Crown Jewel Theatre of Arendelle. Two historians from Arendelle help to tell the story of Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff using several popular songs from the film. Both return time tickets and a standby queue will be available for this show.
  • Olaf’s Snow Fest
    Inside Stage 17, kids of all ages will enjoy a giant play area with real snow, music from The Tubadors and The Frolicking Fjords, and can even decorate snowman cookies. You never know – you may run into Olaf as well!
  • Freeze the Night! A Family Dance Party
    The former Mad T Party area will now host a family friendly event inspired by the icy environment of Frozen. Get ready for games, music, photo opportunities, an ice sculptor, and specialty food and beverages.
  • Frozen-themed Show at Royal Theatre and Pre-Parade
    Starting Jan. 7, 2015, Mr. Smythe and Mr. Jones will begin telling the Frozen story at the Royal Theatre inside Fantasy Faire at Disneyland® Park. Also on that same date, Anna, Elsa and Olaf will resume their pre-parade appearance before every performance of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade.
  • Frozen Addition to Storybook Land Canal Boats
    When Storybook Land Canal Boats reopens from a refresh later this month, guests will find Arendelle and its miniature locales have been added to the classic attraction.
  • Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink
    Now through Feb. 22, 2015, 60-minute skate sessions are available inside Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink at the Downtown Disney® District. The rink is open 3p-10 p Sun.-Thu. and 3p-11p Fri. and Sat. Additional fees apply.

A special sneak peek of many of these experiences will start on Dec. 20, 2014. All of the Frozen Fun activities inside Disney California Adventure® Park are slated to run through May 15, 2015 with the exception of the Anna & Elsa’s Meet and Greet inside the Disney Animation Building which is expected to remain there permanently. For additional information, please contact your Magic Maker®.

By |2014-12-05T16:03:24-05:00December 5th, 2014|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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Star Wars™-Themed Character Dining at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

Two out-of-this-world dining experiences will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios®! Walt Disney World® Resort has announced the two Star Wars™-themed character dining experiences will once again be available at the 2015 Star Wars™ Weekends.

Details of these new offers are below. Availability is sure to go quickly, so contact your Magic Maker® today to reserve yours!

“Star Wars™ Dine-In Galactic Breakfast”

Where: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
When: Daily May 4 – Jun. 14, 2015  8a-11a
Pricing: $49.99 for adults; $31.99 for children (gratuity not included)
Dining Plan: 2 Table Service entitlements
Characters include:

  • Darth Vader
  • Boba Fett
  • Greedo
  • Jawas
  • Stormtroopers
    Entertainment and Character appearances subject to change

 

“Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars™ Dine at Hollywood & Vine”

Where: Hollywood & Vine
When: Daily May 4 – Jun. 14, 2015 4:15p – 8p
Fantasmic! Dinner Package Pricing: $57.99 for adults; $34.99 for children (gratuity not included)
Dining Plan: 2 Table Service entitlements
Note: Option to add Fantasmic! Dinner package is limited!
Characters include:

  • Jedi Mickey
  • Princess Leia Minnie
  • Darth Vader Goofy
  • Storm Trooper Donald
  • Ewoks Chip ‘n’ Dale
    Entertainment and Character appearances subject to change
By |2017-06-27T10:21:29-05:00December 3rd, 2014|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |1 Comment
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Thankful for Our ‘Family’

At Off to Neverland Travel® our Magic Makers® find a lot of joy in helping make your vacation magical. It is this desire for excellence and passion for Disney Destinations that brought us together; yet it is our time working together that has created a family.

We are truly thankful for our family of Magic Makers®, and to be honest, we think you should know just how awesome they are.

To help you get to know the amazing men and women that make up our Off to Neverland Travel® Magic Maker® team we are excited to launch an ongoing series of posts celebrating the lives behind the magic!

We hope that these posts will give you a more intimate look at just how awesome our team is!

This week, we celebrated with Magic Maker® Jennifer Hyland (TX) as her son’s 5th grade football team went undefeated and brought home the championship! Way to go Hyland Family! The Hyland’s weren’t the only ones celebrating their children this week, as Magic Maker® Courtney Agnello’s (NJ) children brought home two report cards with all A’s! We wouldn’t expect anything else from Courtney’s children! We are truly excited for Magic Maker® Robin Kellogg’s (TX) family as their High School senior is entertaining a lot of great academic and athletic offers for college!

We know many of you experienced the extreme snow that hit Buffalo, NY; for Magic Maker® Lisa Krueger (NY) it was an opportunity to enjoy 4 snow days together with her family! While Lisa was in the snow, Magic Maker® Heather Rodgers was in the middle of an amazing family trip to Hawaii! You’ll have the opportunity to read about her trip soon!

It was also a big week for Magic Maker® Megan Paradiso (NJ) who started a MOMpreneurs group earlier this year; she recently reached 150 members! Megan is striving to help mom’s find a good work/life/mom balance! Magic Maker® Mandy Girven (NC) also had big week as she just started a new position at a private college near her home and Magic Maker® Natalie Corey (AL) found herself busy at a fun and successful neighborhood event, a ladies night sip and shop!

Magic Maker® Julie Paolino (NY) just welcomed a niece into the world, on Mickey Mouse’s birthday! It sounds like we have a new Magic Maker® in the making! Not only was new life welcomed into the world, Magic Maker® Marcie Munoz (TX) celebrated 18 years of marriage with her hubby and Magic Maker® Melissa Ludwig (OR) and her husband just closed on their first house! Magic Maker® Lisa Gillissen (OH) gathered a group together to pack shoeboxes for Project Christmas Child; we are so excited about Lisa’s passion to make a difference in the lives of others!

Professionally, Magic Makers® Clydene Rogers (CA), Tara Radulski (MS), Ginger Carnell (CO), and Kim Bowers (GA) all  reported in with fantastic weeks planning amazing experiences and hearing glowing reports from many of their clients!

And how could we forget to celebrate with Magic Maker® Amanda Harris (TX), whose foster hound hasn’t wet the carpet in days! Now THAT is reason to celebrate!

As you can see, we have a lot to be thankful for in our Off to Neverland Travel® family…and this isn’t even the whole crew!

At the end of the day, we are all real people, with real lives, planning magical experiences for you!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:29-05:00November 27th, 2014|Categories: Off to Neverland News|0 Comments
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Walt Disney World® Resort: New Year’s Eve 2015

Here is an overview of entertainment options available to our guests who will be ringing in 2015 at the Walt Disney World® Resort!

Magic Kingdom® Park

Park Hours: 8:00a – 2:00a
Extra Magic Hours: 7:00a – 8:00a

  • Wishes nighttime spectacular: 7:30p
  • Fantasy in the Sky fireworks spectacular: 11:50p
    (Fantasy in the Sky fireworks will also be performed 12/30)

Epcot®

Park Hours: 8:00a – 1:00a

  • IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth: 6p, 11:40p
    (followed by a countdown and pyrotechnic salute to the new year)
  • Unique entertainment at the Future World Fountain Stage, in China Pavilion, United Kingdom Pavilion, Italy Pavilion, and on the America Gardens Stage

Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

Park Hours: 8:00a – midnight
Extra Magic Hours: Midnight – 2:00a

  • Fantasmic!: 6:30p, 8:00p, & 10:00p
  • Lights! Camera! Happy New Year! fireworks display featuring Mulch, Sweat & Shears: 11:50p

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Park Hours: 8:00a – 8:00p
Extra Magic Hours: 7:00a – 8:00a

By |2014-11-25T09:55:28-05:00November 25th, 2014|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments
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