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Disney Magic® Kicks Off Inaugural Season Sailing From Texas

Just two weeks ago today, the Disney Magic® arrived at the Port of Galveston to kick off Disney Cruise Line’s® inaugural season of sailing from the Lone Star State. From Galveston, the Disney Magic® will sail 4-, 6-, 7-, and 8-night Western Caribbean itineraries along with an 8-night Bahamian itinerary through May of 2013.

The Disney Magic® made her first appearance in Texas with a large cowboy hat on the funnel! The hat was 19-feet tall and 14-feet wide! If a real cowboy was to wear this hat, he would need to be about 43 feet tall! Along with many locals, Houston’s Ghostriders, the official rodeo drill team of Texas, were on hand to welcome Disney Cruise Line® to the neighborhood.

The cowboy hat was actually just a printed polypoplene cover that was attached to a frame that covered the existing Disney Cruise Line® emblem on the funnel!

Photos: Step Inside Pete’s Silly Sideshow

Pete’s Silly Sideshow, the new meet and greet area inside Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom® Park welcomed its first guests yesterday. Inside, guests can choose to take one of two paths. The first will lead them to The Astounding Donaldo, the most charming of snake charmers, and The Great Goofini, circus stuntman extraordinaire. On the second path you will find Madame Daisy Fortuna, a mysterious gypsy fortuneteller, and the Parisian poodle trainer, Minnie Magnifique!

Take a peek inside the circus sideshow!

By |2012-10-05T10:05:50-05:00October 5th, 2012|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Photos: Step Inside Pete’s Silly Sideshow

Pete’s Silly Sideshow, the new meet and greet area inside Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom® Park welcomed its first guests yesterday. Inside, guests can choose to take one of two paths. The first will lead them to The Astounding Donaldo, the most charming of snake charmers, and The Great Goofini, circus stuntman extraordinaire. On the second path you will find Madame Daisy Fortuna, a mysterious gypsy fortuneteller, and the Parisian poodle trainer, Minnie Magnifique!

Take a peek inside the circus sideshow!

Two Ways for Disney’s Visa® Cardmembers to Save Jan – Mar 2013

This offer has transitioned into a General Release promotion. Please click here for more details.

Two special promotions were released exclusively to Disney’s Visa® Cardmembers this morning. Regardless of which one you choose, you will be surprised by the savings! No worries – our Magic Makers® will run the numbers and see which promotion is best for you!

Disney’s Visa® Package Promotion

Now’s your chance to save on a 3-night/4-day or longer Walt Disney World® Magic Your Way® Package with Dining for stays most nights 1/2/13 – 3/7/13 at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels.

Booking Window:

Now – 12/31/2012

Request a Quote

Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same package. Tickets must be used within 14 days of first use. No group or other discounts apply. Offers can not be combined or transferred. Advanced reservations required. To qualify for the promotion, a minimum of a 3-night stay with a 2-day Magic Your Way® Base Ticket is required. Offer excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. This promotion is subject to change without notice. Deposit must be made at the time of booking with your Disney’s Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card.

Disney’s Visa® Room Discount Promotion

Stay in the middle of the Magic! With this promotion, save up to 35% when you stay at a select Walt Disney World® Resort hotel most nights 1/02/13 – 1/17/13 and 1/21/13 – 3/07/13.

Booking Window:

Now – 12/31/2012

Request a Quote

Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same room. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Excludes 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid standard rooms. Deposit must be made at the time of booking with your Disney’s Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:18-05:00October 4th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Two Ways for Disney’s Visa® Cardmembers to Save Jan – Mar 2013

This offer has transitioned into a General Release promotion. Please click here for more details.

Two special promotions were released exclusively to Disney’s Visa® Cardmembers this morning. Regardless of which one you choose, you will be surprised by the savings! No worries – our Magic Makers® will run the numbers and see which promotion is best for you!

Disney’s Visa® Package Promotion

Now’s your chance to save on a 3-night/4-day or longer Walt Disney World® Magic Your Way® Package with Dining for stays most nights 1/2/13 – 3/7/13 at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels.

Booking Window:

Now – 12/31/2012

Request a Quote

Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same package. Tickets must be used within 14 days of first use. No group or other discounts apply. Offers can not be combined or transferred. Advanced reservations required. To qualify for the promotion, a minimum of a 3-night stay with a 2-day Magic Your Way® Base Ticket is required. Offer excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. This promotion is subject to change without notice. Deposit must be made at the time of booking with your Disney’s Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card.

Disney’s Visa® Room Discount Promotion

Stay in the middle of the Magic! With this promotion, save up to 35% when you stay at a select Walt Disney World® Resort hotel most nights 1/02/13 – 1/17/13 and 1/21/13 – 3/07/13.

Booking Window:

Now – 12/31/2012

Request a Quote

Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same room. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Excludes 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid standard rooms. Deposit must be made at the time of booking with your Disney’s Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card.

Discounted Room Rates for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Ladies, here’s your chance to prove you have the commitment, perseverance, and determination to be a true princess! runDisney’s women’s focused half marathon course will take you through the Magic Kingdom® and Epcot® Theme Parks on your quest for royalty in the “Most Magical Place on Earth!” Whether running solo or with a group of your closest friends and family, past runDisney participants will agree that every mile ran in a race at the Walt Disney World® Resort is a magical one!

But don’t let that royal treatment end at the finish line! Stay at one of the Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels and enjoy accommodations fit for any queen or princess! Just a few of the onsite benefits include Disney’s Magical Express® Airport Transportation, Extra Magic Hours, and legendary Disney hospitality.

And as an extra bonus, Off to Neverland Travel is offering discounted room rates at select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Availability of these discounts are limited, so contact your Magic Maker® today to reserve your spot.

Booking Window:

Oct. 5, 2012 – Jan. 14, 2013 (or while availability lasts)

Offer Details:

Save 10%-25% on your stay for  Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend at select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels. Available Resorts include:

  • Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Disney’s Beach Club Resort
  • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Stays may be extended to arrive before or depart after Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, but are based on Resort availability.

Be sure to ask your Magic Maker® how you can save by adding discounted tickets and one of Disney’s Dining Packages. Not participating in the Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend? No problem! You can still enjoy the magic of the Walt Disney World® Resort with these discounted rates.

Request a Quote

Discount Terms: All rates are subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined with another offer or discount. Advance reservations required. Additional room types may be available at a discounted rate, but are based off of availability. Each room containing more than 2 adults (ages 18+) may be subject to an additional fee of $10-$25 per person per night. Deposit amount equal to one night’s stay plus taxes will be due at the time of booking. Disney Dining Plan and Discounted Ticket options are available for an additional fee – please ask your Magic Maker® for more details. Any cancellations made after booking will incur a $50 cancellation fee, per room, on top of any fees charged by the supplier.  Ask your Magic Maker for exact details as cancellation fees from the supplier vary based on type of room/package booked.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:18-05:00October 4th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Discounted Room Rates for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Ladies, here’s your chance to prove you have the commitment, perseverance, and determination to be a true princess! runDisney’s women’s focused half marathon course will take you through the Magic Kingdom® and Epcot® Theme Parks on your quest for royalty in the “Most Magical Place on Earth!” Whether running solo or with a group of your closest friends and family, past runDisney participants will agree that every mile ran in a race at the Walt Disney World® Resort is a magical one!

But don’t let that royal treatment end at the finish line! Stay at one of the Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels and enjoy accommodations fit for any queen or princess! Just a few of the onsite benefits include Disney’s Magical Express® Airport Transportation, Extra Magic Hours, and legendary Disney hospitality.

And as an extra bonus, Off to Neverland Travel is offering discounted room rates at select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Availability of these discounts are limited, so contact your Magic Maker® today to reserve your spot.

Booking Window:

Oct. 5, 2012 – Jan. 14, 2013 (or while availability lasts)

Offer Details:

Save 10%-25% on your stay for  Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend at select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels. Available Resorts include:

  • Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Disney’s Beach Club Resort
  • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Stays may be extended to arrive before or depart after Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, but are based on Resort availability.

Be sure to ask your Magic Maker® how you can save by adding discounted tickets and one of Disney’s Dining Packages. Not participating in the Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend? No problem! You can still enjoy the magic of the Walt Disney World® Resort with these discounted rates.

Request a Quote

Discount Terms: All rates are subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined with another offer or discount. Advance reservations required. Additional room types may be available at a discounted rate, but are based off of availability. Each room containing more than 2 adults (ages 18+) may be subject to an additional fee of $10-$25 per person per night. Deposit amount equal to one night’s stay plus taxes will be due at the time of booking. Disney Dining Plan and Discounted Ticket options are available for an additional fee – please ask your Magic Maker® for more details. Any cancellations made after booking will incur a $50 cancellation fee, per room, on top of any fees charged by the supplier.  Ask your Magic Maker for exact details as cancellation fees from the supplier vary based on type of room/package booked.

‘Big Top Souvenirs’ Opens as ‘Pete’s Silly Side Show’ Nears Completion

The Storybook Circus area of the New Fantasyland® Expansion at Magic Kingdom® Park is almost complete!

Big Top Souvenirs, a merchandise and food location, opened this past Sunday. Inside, guests will find a selection of Disney circus-themed items for sale like clothing and housewares, along with a variety of merchandise already available in other locations. Guests will also find Big Top Treats in the center of the tent. Expect to find some amazing circus snacks there like cotton candy, caramel and other specialty apples, and some themed baked goods!

Imagineers are just putting the finishing touches on Pete’s Silly Side Show as it is expected to soft open within the next couple days. Here guests will get an opportunity to meet four of the world’s most amazing curiosities – The Great Goofini, The Astounding Donaldo, Minnie Magnifique and Madame Daisy Fortuna. More details on Pete’s Silly Side Show can be found here.

Also worth noting, Fastpass® Distribution for Dumbo the Flying Elephant® and Barnstormer – Starring the Great Goofini Attractions has been moved into the yellow tent near Pete’s Silly Side Show.

Disney’s Visa® Cardmembers Get Special Access to the Chase Lounge at Epcot®

Disney’s Visa® Cardmembers have a place to call their own this year at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival.

Chase has opened a special lounge available exclusively to their debit and credit cardholders, which includes guests with the Disney’s Visa®. The Chase Lounge is open daily 9am-7pm inside the Festival Center.

This VIP location gives you and your Guests a chance to rest and relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage during the Festival. Couches, tvs, iPads, charging stations, and restrooms can all be found inside the lounge.

On select days, Chase customers can also get preferred seating for the Eat to the Beat concerts as well as access to a special viewing area for IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Availability for both of these opportunities is limited, so be sure to visit the lounge early in the day to take advantage of them.

The Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival runs through Nov. 12, 2012.

By |2012-10-02T12:26:33-05:00October 2nd, 2012|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Disney’s Visa® Cardmembers Get Special Access to the Chase Lounge at Epcot®

Disney’s Visa® Cardmembers have a place to call their own this year at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival.

Chase has opened a special lounge available exclusively to their debit and credit cardholders, which includes guests with the Disney’s Visa®. The Chase Lounge is open daily 9am-7pm inside the Festival Center.

This VIP location gives you and your Guests a chance to rest and relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage during the Festival. Couches, tvs, iPads, charging stations, and restrooms can all be found inside the lounge.

On select days, Chase customers can also get preferred seating for the Eat to the Beat concerts as well as access to a special viewing area for IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Availability for both of these opportunities is limited, so be sure to visit the lounge early in the day to take advantage of them.

The Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival runs through Nov. 12, 2012.

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