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Video: The Magic is in the Details – The Food

One thing cruises have always been known for is their food! From buffets to table service meals, there is always another opportunity to eat!

Disney Cruise Line® sails above the industry standards when it comes to dining. Each of their four ships has uniquely themed restaurants that are as delightful as they are delicious. Disney Cruise Line® pioneered the rotational dining experience. Guests will “rotate” to a different restaurant each night of their sailing, giving them an opportunity to appreciate all the tastes and experiences on board. The best part is that your servers “rotate” with you, providing you with familiar and personalized service each night! Having crew members that already know your dining preferences and dietary restrictions makes for a much more enjoyable dining experience. And outside of the restaurants, guests have access to buffets, quick service locations, and 24-hour room service which is included in their fare.

When will you experience “The Disney Difference?” Explore the current promotions and then contact your Magic Maker® today to start planning your Disney Cruise Line® vacation!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2025-10-09T14:58:27-05:00May 8th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

‘Carbon-Freeze Me’ Returns to Star Wars Weekends

Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios® during Star Wars Weekend can once again take part in the Star Wars – D-Tech Me experience.

Using the world’s highest-resolution 3D face scanner, the experience captures an image of the guest that will be later turned into a figurine using a 3D printer (which guests receive 7-8 weeks later at their home). Last years option to “cast yourself in Carbonite” will be offered again this year along with a new option to turn yourself into a Stormtrooper.

The experience takes place inside Darth’s Mall (near Rock ‘n Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith). Cost is $99.95 plus shipping and tax and includes either a Carbon-Freeze Me light-up band or a collector button. As this is a limited experience that can only accommodate a certain number of guests, advance reservations are highly suggested so contact your Magic Maker® today. The experience will only be available during Star Wars Weekends which runs just Friday – Sunday from May 17 to June 9, 2013.

Separate theme park admission required for Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Guests must be at least three (3) years of age to participate. A valid accepted credit card number is required at time of booking. No-shows or in the event a reservation is cancelled within 48 hours of scheduled experience will result in such credit card being charged a $25 cancellation fee. The experience, due to its personalized nature, is non-refundable and not eligible for an exchange. Children must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older during the entire experience. Certain restrictions may apply. All prices, components and information are subject to change without notice.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00May 7th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|Tags: Carbon-Freeze Me, Star Wars Weekend, Star Wars Weekends|0 Comments

‘Limited Time Magic’ Celebrates Cinco de Mayo and a New Princess

Disney Parks has announced “Limited Time Magic” events for next week that celebrate Cinco de Mayo, welcome a new Disney Princess, and light up the sky of the Disneyland® Park. Here’s a look at some “Limited Time Magic” you won’t want to miss!

Walt Disney World® Resort

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with ¡Fiesta!– This is a week long fiesta you won’t soon forget! From May 5-11, 2013, Epcot® Mexico Pavilion will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo and Día de los Niños with a special event called ¡Fiesta! Guests will have the opportunity to meet The Three Caballeros, enjoy entertainment from south of the border, and feast on Mexican eats from special Cinco de Mayo menus. Valid theme park admission is required.
Welcome Merida as an Official Disney Princess – A regal celebration will take place Saturday, May 11 inside the Magic Kingdom® Park when the 10 current Disney Princesses join to christen Merida into the Disney Princess Royal Court. The ceremony begins at 9:30a in front of Cinderella Castle. Valid theme park admission is required.
Spring Trolley Show on Main Street, U.S.A.® – Spring is in the air and the citizens of Main Street, U.S.A.® inside Magic Kingdom® Park can’t contain their excitement! Join them daily through May 12, 2013 as they celebrate with a Spring Trolley Show. Their performance of a few new songs will be as bright as their colorful pastel outfits and the horse-drawn trolley they arrived on! Please refer to your Times Guide for show information. Valid theme park admission is required.
Monstrous Summer All-Nighter – On May 24, 2013, kick off Summer at Magic Kingdom® Park with a 24-hour monstrous celebration! Valid theme park admission required. Click here for more details

Disneyland® Resort

Glow with the “Magical” Show – Starting on May 5, “Glow with the Show” ears will interact with the fireworks spectacular at Disneyland® Park – Magical. And for a limited time, guests wearing their “Glow with the Show” ears can enjoy a reserved viewing area along Main Street, U.S.A.® on May 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19. Space is limited and will be first-come first-served. Valid theme park admission is required.
Monstrous Summer All-Nighter – There’s no better place to kick off Summer than at Disneyland® Park or Disney California Adventure® Park! Enjoy 24-hours of this monstrous celebration! Valid theme park admission required. Click here for more details

And the Year of the Ear continues with new Fashionista Hats (available at Emporium at Magic Kingdom® Park, Main Street Mad Hatter at Disneyland® Park, or World of Disney® Stores in Downtown Disney®) or Mechanical Kingdom Vinylmation (available at D Street in Downtown Disney®) while supplies last! To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a special Ear hat will be available at Mad Hatter at Disneyland® Park or inside the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot®.

Keep checking back as Off to Neverland Travel® will continue to bring you details on future ”Limited Time Magic” events as they become available!

All events and characters are subject to change. Theme park admission may be required for some events.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00May 3rd, 2013|Categories: Disney News|Tags: Limited Time Magic, Limited Time Magic 2013|0 Comments

‘Opa! A Celebration of Greece’ Coming to Disneyland® Resort

it's a small world Disneyland Park On May 25-27, 2013, guests visiting the Disneyland® Resort in Southern California will be able to experience an odyssey of authentic Greek experiences. A first-of-its-kind event, “Opa! A Celebration of Greece” immerses both children and adults into the traditions, music, dance, and flavors of Greece.

Activities will take place in both Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park. Festivities include:

A special Meet & Greet opportunity with Mickey Mouse dressed in traditional fustanella attire
Chance to learn Olympic events like discus and javelin from Hercules
Traditional performances by Greek musicians and dancers — and the opportunity for you to take part in a Kalamatianó line dance.
Games and crafts
Special Greek-inspired treats will be available at:
- Carnation Café
- Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port
- Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Special vending carts in the “it’s a small world” Mall
- Special vending carts in Paradise Gardens

Please refer to your daily times guide for additional information and event locations.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00May 2nd, 2013|Categories: Disney News|Tags: Greece, Opa|0 Comments

Video: The Magic is in the Details – Onboard Shows

Aboard every Disney Cruise Line® sailing, guests get to see their beloved Disney characters come to life on stage at the Walt Disney Theatre. Each night of your sailing, Disney Cruise Line® features some form of world-class family entertainment inside the Theatre – ranging from comedians and magicians to the popular Broadway-style shows. Guests of all ages will be delighted by the extraordinary singing, dancing, costumes, special effects, and sheer magic displayed on stage.

See what past Disney Cruise Line® guests have to say about the amazing entertainment included in your cruise fare.

When will you experience “The Disney Difference?” Explore the current promotions and then contact your Magic Maker® today to start planning your Disney Cruise Line® vacation!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 30th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

‘Splashtacular Fun’ Coming to Disney Magic®

Disney Magic from Tender Last Friday, Disney Cruise Line® announced plans for a major refurbishment of their original ship, Disney Magic®. From stem to stern, the vessel will be updated with new adventures and features for its guests to enjoy. Click here for a summary of all the changes that will take place this fall.

The upper decks of the Disney Magic® will be redesigned to provide “splashtacular fun” for guests of all ages! The biggest addition (and the one that is getting the most ‘buzz’) is the AquaDunk, a three-story body slide that begins with a surprise launch. It all starts when the rider steps into a translucent tube to await a near-vertical launch when the floor beneath them gives way. Their wet and wild ride from deck 13 to deck 10 even takes them 20 feet over the side of the ship, allowing a glimpse at the ocean 112 feet below! It will be a totally new and unique experience from the AquaDuck which is available on the Disney Dream® and the Disney Fantasy®. Safety precautions will require guests to be over 48″ to experience the AquaDunk.

The former Mickey’s Pool area will be transformed into the AquaLab, an interactive water playground similar to the one found on the Disney Fantasy®. Open to children ages 3 and up, the AquaLab features pop jets, geysers, and bubblers to ensure everyone gets their share of wetness! For sailors between 38″ and 64″ tall, a new Twist n’ Spout slide will be installed.

Also being reimagined is Mickey’s Splash Zone, which will become Nephews’ Splash Zone. Available exclusively for guests up to age 3, it is an area themed after Donald Duck’s nephews – Huey, Dewey, and Louie – and will provide a place for tots to cool off!

Additional poolside fun will be available on Deck Nine for families at Goofy’s Pool and for adults at the Quiet Cove Pool.

Whether your definition of “fun in the sun” consists of a tranquil day lounging poolside in a deck chair or an exhilarating ride in the new AquaDunk, it will all be waiting for you on the Upper Decks of the newly reimagined Disney Magic® when it debuts Oct. 10, 2013!

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Contact your Magic Maker today to start planning your family memories at sea!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 29th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|Tags: Disney Magic, Disney Magic reimagination|0 Comments

Schedule of ‘Star Wars™ Day’ Special Events

Jedi Training Academy This Saturday, May 4th, Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will be celebrating Star Wars™ Day with some “Limited Time Magic!”

“May the Fourth Be With You!”

Our guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios® on Saturday will enjoy special Star Wars™ entertainment, characters, commemorative merchandise, a Star Wars™ dance party, and a special Star Wars™ fireworks show to end the night. Here are details on Saturday’s schedule:

Saturday, May 4, 2013
Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
Star Wars™ Day “Limited Time Magic” Events

Park Hours: 9a – midnight
Extra Magic Hours (exclusively for Walt Disney World® Resort Hotel Guests): 8a-9a

Star Wars™ Character Meet and Greets: varied schedules throughout the day
Special Edition – Jedi Training Academy: every half hour 9a-10:30a, Noon – 5:30p, 6:30p-7:30p
For the first time ever, parents can join their Padawans up on stage during the Jedi Training Academy. *If you would like to participate, be sure to register first thing in the morning.
DJ Lobot’s Dance Party (at Sorcerer Hat): 6p-7p, 7:45 – Park closing
“Symphony in the Stars” – A Star Wars™ Fireworks Spectacular: 9:45p

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 28th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

New Daytime Parade Marching into Magic Kingdom® Park in 2014

There is something magical about seeing the 3 o’clock parade at Magic Kingdom® Park! Whether young or old, no visit would be complete without watching it.

The Walt Disney World® Resort has announced that in Spring of 2014, the Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade will be replaced by Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade. The new daytime parade will bring the magical stories of New Fantasyland™ onto the streets of Main Street, U.S.A®. Brand new parade floats, costuming, and an original soundtrack will highlight the stories of Sleeping Beauty, Dumbo, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Pinocchio, Tangled, Brave, and others.

We will bring you more details about Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade as they become available. In the meantime, enjoy these concept renderings of three of the floats.

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By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 27th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

How’d They Do That? – Spaceship Earth Transformation

Last night at the Walt Disney World® Resort, Disney Parks called upon the help of Mike Wazowski to announce their upcoming Monstrous Summer All-Nighter on May 24, 2013. But in typical Disney fashion, the announcement had to be huge – 188 feet huge to be exact!

The result was the transformation of the beloved Epcot® icon, Spaceship Earth, into an “Eye-Con” created specifically for this “Eye-nnouncement.” Enjoy this video explaining how it all came together!

For more information on the Monstrous Summer All-Nighter, click here.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 26th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

runDisney Adds 10K to Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

runDisney has announced the addition of a 10K and a new two-race challenge to the lineup for the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Taking place Feb. 20-23, 2014, the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend consists of several other events including a health and fitness expo, kids races, and a family fun run 5K. The Princess 10K will take place on Saturday and gives more advanced runners an opportunity to run through Walt Disney World® Resort theme parks. Those runners looking for a bigger challenge can sign up for the 10K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday and earn the inaugural Disney Glass Slipper Challenge Medal for their 19.3 miles in total in addition to the medals for each individual race. For those taking part in both the 2014 Tinker Bell Half Marathon at the Disneyland® Resort and the Princess Half Marathon, they will receive a special runDisney Coast-to-Coast Race Challenge Medal (featuring Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse with a pink overlay).

Registration for the 2014 Princess Half Marathon opens June 11. Contact your Magic Maker® today for more details!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:21:45-05:00April 26th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

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Contact your Magic Maker today to start planning your family memories at sea!

“May the Fourth Be With You!”

Saturday, May 4, 2013 Disney’s Hollywood Studios® Star Wars™ Day “Limited Time Magic” Events

Saturday, May 4, 2013
Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
Star Wars™ Day “Limited Time Magic” Events