Disney Castle
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Walt Disney Cartoon
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Disney Travel Tips
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
It's hard to imagine a more exciting, magical, and eagerly anticipated vacation than a Disney theme park adventure.
And because the prospect of the trip is so exciting, the planning process can be half the fun. Here's how to get started planning the trip of a lifetime – for a lot less than you might think.
Order Your Free Disney DVD
One of the first things you'll want to do is take advantage of the free Disney Parks Vacation Planning DVD. This official Disney DVD takes you on a complete tour of both resorts. Go inside the parks and get a bird’s eye view of the Disney complexes in both Florida and Southern California. Preview the water and roller-coaster rides and get tips on where to go and what to do. The DVD also features planning guides, information on affordable places to stay, things to do, and upcoming special events. You can order it on the official Disney Parks website. (Simply do a Google search for "Free Disney Vacation Planning DVD.")
Hotel Deals
The second thing on your list will be to find the best Disneyland and Disneyworld hotel deals.
Keep in mind that you'll pay lower prices on both lodging and park tickets if you book your trip during Disney's off season, which runs from October through April.
Disney resorts have a number of on-site hotels, which bring lots of advantages, including discounted ticket prices and, of course, convenience. But the experience of staying in a resort hotel comes with a price: as much as triple the cost of other hotels.
If cost is the foremost consideration in planning your Disney vacation, begin an online search for hotels near the resort instead. Many of these neighboring hotels offer comfortable, clean lodging and may provide a complimentary shuttle service to the resort.
Accommodations range from value-priced to deluxe, with amenities to match. Make a list of the features that are most important to you and refer to them when deciding on a hotel. If you don’t mind parking your car and walking instead of using the valet, or if you don’t mind limited room service, then you don’t need to pay more for a deluxe hotel stay.
The distances to and from the park can differ, so be sure to ask about the location of the hotel in relation to the park, as well as whether the hotel offers complimentary transportation, such as shuttle bus or monorail service. There are lots of choices and you can find many different package deals depending on your budget and preferences. The Internet has made it so easy to compare Disney area hotels (and their amenities) at a glance.
Saving on Meals
Disney does not allow you to bring food into the park. But you can save money by having breakfast before entering the park and eating dinner after you leave. Lunch prices tend to be quite a bit lower than dinner prices at the restaurants inside the park, so you can experience the magic of a meal in the park for less.
You will be permitted to bring in bottled water, which is much less expensive than buying sodas and bottled water inside the park.
More Disney Travel Tips
- Some hotels and travel agents offer discounts to nurses, teachers and government workers, as well as AAA, AARP and Entertainment Book members.
- Make sure to purchase your tickets before you get to the park, so you don't have to stand in line when you get there.- Read your tickets and passes and make sure you understand what you are paying for. Remember, too, that some rides have certain height requirements for children.
- Walking the parks may be fine for the grown-ups, but you may want to either bring your own stroller or rent one for your child.
- If you have a child who is too small for a particular ride, take advantage of the Disney "Baby Swap" option. All you need to do is tell the attendant. When you reach the front of the line, one parent will be able to ride while the other parent holds the child. When the ride is over, you switch. That way, neither parent has to sit out.
- The weather can be unpredictable so don’t be caught off-guard. Make sure to bring an umbrella, ponchos and some cool weather clothing. Plan ahead for rainy days by having a list of indoor activities you want to do in the area, as well, just in case of an extended downpour.
Though a Disney vacation may seem overwhelming during the planning stage, rest assured that a little bit of planning now will make for a more relaxed, memorable – even magical – vacation that you and your children will remember for a long time to come.
The Best of Walt Disney World
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
So you're headed to Walt Disney World ... but where to start? Disney offers such a wealth of fantastic resorts, restaurants, and top-drawer entertainment experiences it can be difficult to choose which fantasy you wish to indulge. How best can you plan a visit in which each day comes with the finest Disney has to offer? Here are a few tips that can make the difference between a mediocre trip and a fantastic one:
Best Time of Year for a Disney Vacation
If at all possible plan a trip to Disney during the slower seasons of the year when you'll find half-filled parks, little waiting in line, and lower hotel rates. If you can stand the guilt and your children are good students, take them out of school, whatever, to avoid the busiest times of the year. If not, the summer months or holidays are certainly better than nothing and, with a bit of planning and a lot of energy, can be more than enjoyable. These are the least busy times of the year: Just after New Year's Day to the first week of February (avoiding the Martin Luther King holiday weekend in January); the third week of August to the beginning of October; the month of November excluding Thanksgiving weekend; just after Thanksgiving and again the week preceding Christmas week, a special time when the parks and resorts are festively decorated for the holidays.
Best Deluxe Resort
Disney's flagship resort, The Grand Floridian, with its red-gabled roofs and Victorian elegance, draws inspiration from the grand Florida seaside "palace hotels" of 19th-century America's Gilded Age. Just a short monorail ride to the Magic Kingdom, it spreads along the shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon, offering spectacular views of Cinderella's Castle and the Wishes fireworks display.
Best Home Away From Home Property
Disney's Home Away From Home Resorts are a great choice for those who want a vacation with all the amenities including a full kitchen, living room, and a bath for each bedroom. For outstanding atmosphere choose the Villas at Wilderness Lodge with its Bay Lake location and national park character or the new Beach Club Villas conveniently located next door to Epcot's International Gateway. But look for the new Animal Kingdom Villas, now under construction, to boot both of these off the list.
Best Resort For Access to the Parks
Disney's Contemporary, Polynesian, and Grand Floridian Resorts offer monorail access to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and the Transportation & Ticket Center.
Best Resort For Nature Lovers
Wilderness Lodge is Disney's dramatic depiction of an early 1900s national park resort. In its awesome eight-story lobby are walls of ponderosa pine logs, a massive 82-foot tall fireplace, and two authentic 55-foot Pacific Northwest totem poles. Outside is a breathtaking scene of sparkling waterfalls, rushing creeks, towering pines, and Disney's very own geyser. And it's all only a boat ride away from the Magic Kingdom.
Best Resort Pool
Stormalong Bay, the eye-popping free form, mini-water park complex at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club, is simply divine. Three acres of winding, watery delight, it offers sandy bottom pools, a giant "shipwreck" water slide, a tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a kiddie pool with its own slide next to the beach, and enough waterway to float lazily in inner tubes to your heart's content.
Best Resort Lounge
California Grill Lounge on the 15th floor at Disney's Contemporary Resort offers unrivaled views of the Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon along with cocktails, sushi, and a view of the Wishes fireworks display. NOTE: If you're only coming for drinks it can be difficult to get a seat around fireworks time. You'll need to check in first at the second-floor podium.
Best Disney Attractions For Thrill Seekers
For a shot of adrenaline head to Disney Hollywood Studios, where thrill junkies beeline it to the Tower of Terror for a 13-story bungee-style plummet. Next-door is the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster that rockets from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds then loops and corkscrews in the dark through a Hollywood night. It's a scream come true!
Best Way to Spend an Evening Without the Kids
If you're a registered guest of a Disney resort, drop off the kids at one of their child care centers where they are given dinner along with classic Disney movies, arts and crafts, and video games. If your child is under 4 or not potty trained, call Kid's Nite Out at 407-827-5444 for in-room childcare. Then head to one of Disney's world-class restaurants. For fine dining in a stunning setting combined with virtually flawless service choose Victoria and Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. Here you'll dine on white linen covered tables set with Royal Doulton china and crystal wine glasses to the strains of enchanting harp music.
Best Way to Spend an Evening Away From the Parks
The addition of the West Side and Pleasure Island to Disney Marketplace created what is now known as the wildly successful Downtown Disney, a combination of over 70 scene-setting restaurants, shops, and nightclubs. During the day it's a perfect getaway from the parks, but at night after the parks close, Downtown Disney comes alive. At Disney Marketplace you'll find A-plus shopping, the largest Disney Store in the world, and the volcano-smoking Rainforest Cafe. Pleasure Island is a nighttime mecca with 8 clubs and a nightly New Year's Eve celebration. And then there's the West Side, loaded with dining and entertainment venues including Wolfgang Puck Cafe, House of Blues, Gloria Estefan's Bongos, Cirque du Soleil, and Disney Quest.
Best Restaurant For Kids
Dine among crashing waterfalls, lush tropical foliage, and dripping vines while being bombarded with thunderstorms and noisy Audio-Animatronic wildlife at the Rainforest Cafe. Or head to the Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney's Wilderness Lodge for an all-you-care-to-eat blow-out of rib-stickin' barbecue served piping hot in iron skillets accompanied by plenty of hootin' and hollerin'. Kids love the crazy show put on by the hobby horse-racing waiters outfitted in western attire who can't resist making a huge production out of serving food, birthday celebrations, and those unfortunate enough to leave for the restroom.
Best Disney Resort Restaurant
The California Grill on the 15th floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort is a definite highlight for any connoisseur of cutting-edge cuisine. The immense windows present an unbeatable panorama of the Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon and on many nights picture-perfect views of the Wishes fireworks show. From pristinely fresh sushi to the exceptional New American Cuisine to sensational desserts and the outstanding California wine list, this place has it all.
Best Theme Park Restaurant
In Epcot's France Pavilion is Bistro de Paris, a charming Belle Époque dining room with an air of exclusivity. Filled with gilded mirrors and crimson banquettes, its billowy white drapes frame windows that overlook the World Showcase Lagoon. Servers with delicious French accents roll out sensational dishes prepared with only the freshest ingredients. Afterward order a dessert of crepes prepared and flamed at your table while lingering over cordials and coffee in anticipation of the nightly Illuminations spectacle.
Best Way to View the Epcot Fireworks Presentation
Each evening boatloads of visitors depart from the docks of Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Disney's Yacht Club headed for Epcot where, from a prime position under the bridge between the United Kingdom and France, is a view of the Illuminations fireworks spectacular that can't be beat. Cruises are offered nightly with your choice of either a pontoon boat seating 10 or a beautiful reproduction of a 1930s Chris Craft accommodating 6-7 people. Call 407-WDW-PLAY.
Best Way to Spend a Lazy Afternoon
When your muscles are aching and your body is screaming for rest after days at the parks, sooth your jangled nerves at Disney's Grand Floridian Spa. Immerse yourself in luxury with one or two feel-good treatments guaranteed to rejuvenate and swiftly get you back on your feet and ready for another long day of walking. For the ultimate in romance consider the Grand Romantic Evening where, in a candle-lit couple's room, each person receives an aromatherapy massage.
Cheap Disney Vacation Packages
One of the most popular theme park destinations in the world is Disney World. Every year, Disney World attracts millions of visitors and is often the dream vacation destination for kids. There are many Disney vacation packages available whether online or through your tour agency but finding a cheap Disney vacation package will need more research. Here are a few tips on finding the best deal for your Disney vacation.
Before finding a cheap Disney vacation package, you will first need to determine
your budget. Unless you know how much you are willing to pay, it is difficult and confusing to choose a Disney package as there is such a wide variety of Disney vacation packages available.One way to do this is to estimate the total cost. This will include lodging and food. Other factors to take into consideration are park admissions, souvenirs and park rides, car rental if you need to rent a car as well as some extra cash for miscellaneous expenses. Then mark up the expenses by at least 20 percent as the stuffs in Disney world is not cheap.
It’s also always good to plan in advance so that you have ample time to research and find the best Disney vacation packages online. Also, try to plan your Disney vacation during the off peak season as you can save as much as 40 percent off.
When choosing a Disney vacation package, make sure you read and ask anything that isn’t clear or is not stated. Most Disney packages will cover lodging and park tickets to some of the most popular attractions in Disney world. Other will cover your meals as well. However, some packages only cover lodging and Disney world admission only.
Often first timers to Disney world will find too many attractions to visit with not enough time to visit them all. So pick and choose only a few attractions you want in your Disney vacation package. You might want to ask the tour agency for recommendations as well. Too often people will not actually visit all the attractions covered in their Disney vacation because of a lack of time or they are too tired.walt disney pictures
Friday, April 24, 2009
Walt Disney World
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Walt Disney World ranks as one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, so it's quite surprising that many people think that it's just a theme park. If you are comparing Walt Disney World to Six Flags then you would be forgiven for wondering why people spend thousands of dollars to spend their vacation time there. But of course the Walt Disney World Resort is so much more than just a theme park!The Resort itself encompasses a massive 43 square miles, that means it's twice the size of Manhattan Island! Once you pass through the gates onto Disney property you'll find the four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Hollywood Studios. But that's not all. You'll also find two water parks, a shopping village, a movie theatre, a sports complex, several golf courses, more than 100 restaurants, hotels, a campground, four lakes, four-lane highways, an elevated monorail system and a network of canals. Still think it's just a theme park?
The Theme Parks
The Magic Kingdom - the cause of the confusion is that when most people think of Walt Disney World they picture The Magic Kingdom. This park features the iconic Cinderella Castle as well as Disney characters, attractions, rides and shows. It was the first park to be built in the Resort and is sub-divided into seven lands. When you enter the Park you find yourself 
on Main Street USA and from here you can access Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Mickey's Toontown Fair. The Magic Kingdom is loved by children and adults alike and could be considered as the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort. For the ultimate convenience on your vacation three hotels, the Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian are connected directly to the park entrance by Monorail.
Epcot - this park is twice the size of The Magic Kingdom and was opened back in October 1982. It is divided into two main areas; Future World and World Showcase. The park represents a permanent World's Fair and visitors will experience pavilions about human creativity and technological advancements as well as the ability to travel the world in an afternoon, experiencing almost a dozen countries and there social and cultural heritages. Disney's Yacht Club, Boardwalk Inn and Villas Resort and the Beach Club Resort and Villas are all within a five to 15 minute walk of the International Gateway entrance to the park.
Disney's Hollywood Studios - the park opened in 1989 as the Disney-MGM Studios but has recently been renamed. Here visitors immerse themselves in the movies with stunt demonstrations, movie-based attractions and high-tech rides. Movie-buffs will enjoy the backlot tour which takes guests through the working motion-picture and television production facility. This park is connected to the rest of the Resort by highway and canal but not by monorail. Guests staying at the nearby Epcot hotels can walk to the Studios, or arrive by boat.
Disney Word
Saturday, April 11, 2009
10 Best Children's Activities at Walt Disney World
I'm sure you all know about Disney World's amazing theme parks, but are you familiar with the myriad of fascinating activities for children offered throughout Walt Disney World that are either complimentary or offered for a reasonable fee to Disney resort guests? Here are some of the best:
• Snag a Bass On a Kid's Fishing Excursion. 1-hour angling trips just for children are available from the resort marinas of Disney's Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, and Yacht Club. For miles of shore fishing head over to Disney's Ft. Wilderness where cane poles and rods and reels may be rented at the Bike Barn in the Meadow Recreation Area. Call 407-WDW-PLAY for reservations.
• Enjoy the Old West. Hayrides depart each evening from Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness for a 45-minute trip. Very tame, cowboy-guided trail rides are also offered, or younger children can opt for a $2 pony ride at the Fort Wilderness Petting Farm. Make reservations in advance by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.
• Sing-Along in Front of the Campfire. Families gather round the campfire each evening at Ft. Wilderness for a sing-along, marshmallow roast, and a Disney animated movie. Complimentary to all Walt Disney World resort guests.
• Watch the Electrical Water Pageant Parade. Nightly on the Seven Seas Lagoon is a delightful 1000-foot string of illuminated barges featuring King Neptune and his court of whales, sea serpents, and other deep-sea creatures. The free show can be seen from the beaches of Disney's Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contemporary, and Wilderness Lodge Resorts.
• Ride Up Front with the Monorail Driver. Simply ask the Cast Member on duty. They will be happy to oblige as long as the front car is empty.
• Take a Spin on a Watermouse Boat. Rent one of these two-seater mini-power boats and zip around one of Disney's lakes at 22 miles per hour. Kids absolutely love them! Available at the Contemporary, Polynesian, Grand Floridian, the Yacht and Beach Club, Downtown Disney, and the Wilderness Lodge.
• Dive into One of Disney's Fabulous Themed Pools. You can't do much better than a dip in one of Disney's wonderful swimming pools. Children's favorites: the Volcano Pool at Disney's Polynesian Resort featuring a smoking volcano slide, underwater music, and sparkling waterfall, all with a superb view of the Seven Seas Lagoon; the Wilderness Lodge's boulder-lined pool featuring waterfalls, rocky overlooks, water slide, and a nearby geyser; the eye-popping Stormalong Bay, a mini-water park complex that meanders between the Yacht and Beach Club, offering three acres of winding, watery delight including sandy bottom pools, a giant "shipwreck" waterslide, a tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a kiddie pool with its own slide next to the beach, and enough length to float lazily in inner tubes to your heart's delight.
• Search for Buried Treasure on a Pirate's Cruise. Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday children sail from the dock of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort on a 2-hour supervised trip to a deserted island. A similar Albatross Treasure Cruise departs from the Yacht Club Marina each Wednesday and Friday. Call 407-WDW-DINE for reservations.
• Attend a Children's Tea Party. A "Wonderland Tea Party" happens Mon-Fri at 1:30 P.M. in 1900 Park Fare at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. Hosted by characters from Alice in Wonderland, the little ones play games, listen to stories, and drink apple "tea". $28. Strictly for children ages 3-10. Call 407-WDW-DINE for reservations.
• Take in a Character Meal. These extremely popular dining opportunities, offered at both the Disney theme parks and resort hotels, are a perfect way for your children to spend extra time with favorite Disney characters. Meals are offered in three ways depending on the restaurant: buffet-style, family-style, or pre-plated meals; regardless, it's essentially all-you-can-eat. Characters work the room, stopping at each table to interact with guests, pose for photos, and sign autographs. Book Advance Dining Reservation early, particularly for Cinderella's Royal Table, Epcot's Princess Breakfast in Norway, and Chef Mickey's by calling 407-WDW-DINE.
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Fun Theme Ideas For Kid's Birthday Parties
Having trouble figuring out a theme for your child's birthday party? Look no further, here are some ideas to get you started:
There's a wide array of classic choices for any girl's birthday party, consider a princess theme, cowgirl theme, fashion, ladybug, butterfly or beading party.
For boy's there are themes centered around trucks, cars, fire trucks, cowboys, construction, kung fu among many other themes.
Music
Music themed parties have skyrocketed in popularity thanks to Disney channel movies like High School Musical and Camp Rock. More music themes include Hannah Montana well as Elvis and other musical groups.
Movies
Movie themes have been popular for a while. Popular movie themes include Iron Man, Spiderman, Batman, Wall-E, Madagascar, Star Wars, Pirate of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, Kung Fu Panda and many others.
Sports
Sports is a popular theme as many kids love sports. Any sport that the child likes can be used as a theme, including baseball, basketball, soccer, football, tennis, even car racing, bowling and other sports. There are now official party supplies for many teams and drivers in the NFL, MLB, NASCAR as well as other sports. Due to the popularity and wide availability of official team party supplies for the Superbowl, World Series and other major events, it's easier than ever to theme a party after your child's favorite sports team or sports hero.
Sleepover or Slumber Party
A fun theme for girl's between certain ages is to have a sleepover party. Girls can have fun stargazing, telling stories, watching movies, making popcorn and snacks and generally have a good time.
Crafts
Crafts can be a great theme for kid's parties. You can choose many crafts or concentrate on certain types of crafts. For instance, a baking party can include the baking of cookies, cupcakes and other treats. A painting party can include the painting of mugs, clothing, hats as well as other painting activities like finger painting, face painting and sidewalk chalk painting.
You can also theme your party by the child's interests. Does you child love space? How about dinosaurs? Or the ocean, wildlife, tractors, fire fighters, fashion, horses, trains, the circus or cats? Virtually any interest can be turned into a birthday theme. Does you child love to read? Even reading can be turned into a theme by choosing a favorite book to use as a theme.
Prices For Disney World Vacations
Saturday, March 14, 2009Here are some actionable tips that will help you to analyze prices for Disney World vacations so that you can save on extra dollars:
- Airfare
The most expensive part of your Disney vacation is probably the airfare. When planning your budget, you should know that airfares to Orlando are the cheapest from mid-January until February and September through October. You may also search online for the cheapest possible amount on airfares.
The Disney resorts offer free roundtrip transportation from the airport. This is something you can take advantage of for your budget travel. In addition, guests on budget travel can make use of Disney buses, ferries and the monorail system when visit theme and water parks, and Downtown Disney.
-Accommodation
There are numerous choices when come to lodging. Choose an accommodation that is suitable for your budget travel. There are available resort and campground facilities that can go as low as $41 a night. For your budget travel, you can also take pleasure to travel during the seasons when Disney has what it calls the Value Rates. These offer rooms for rates as cheap as $82 a night. Meanwhile, rooms at moderate resorts start at $145. If you are able to get stay at Disney premises and being treated to extra hours with Disney wonders, you are indeed making the most out of you budget travel.
If you are on budget travel, you may also want to consider the various Disney vacation packages. Pick a good deal that meet your budget.
- Downtown Disney
If you are a parent on budget travel, you can consider bringing your kids to Disney Marketplace in Downtown Disney for authentic Disney visual cuisine without incurring too high a cost. The shopping mall offers shopping, entertainment and hands-on activities for kids in one place at reasonable rates. Your budget travel will take a more interesting turn as you stroll through Downtown Disney where you watch resort boats, shop, look at sculptures and animation cells on display
Budget travel does not have to mean lower class. A well-planned budget Disney vacation can be just as enjoyable for families and friends. It is always wise to analyze the prices of Disney World vacations so that you will not rack up a huge debt after your trip.
The Walt Disney World And Disney Stores
Get married in the Disney World but for real. A custom wedding with a more flexible package and with more than 10 guests, ceremony and personalized reception will cost you from $7,500. Not cheap but why not start your marriage in the world of fantasy.
You can also start your day early at the Magic Kingdom as each morning one of Disney's theme parks opens an hour early only for guests staying at a Disney resort. If you are a registered guest of a Disney resort, you can drop off the kids at one of their child care centers for around $10 an hour per child where they are given dinner along with classic Disney movies, arts and crafts, and video games.
There is plenty of buzz surrounding the Bluezoo, this dreamy outpost at the Walt Disney World Dolphin where it really is worth the cost of dinner just to check out the stunning, underwater like fantasy land dining room adorned with air bubble light fixtures, shimmery silver-blue organza curtains, and carpeting mimicking an expanding drop of water.
If the idea of returning to Disney locations over many years to come then you might want to consider joining the Disney Vacation Club. You can also be connected to the Disney World on the Internet where you also find information about the Disney Stores.
There is another Orlando, a city full of unexpected smaller attractions, that you might want to take in when you want something a little different or just a break from the crowds at Disney World. To find a location that is centrally located to all the attractions you want to experience and accommodates all of your needs while away from home is easy. The Home Away From Home Resorts are a great choice for those who want a vacation with all the amenities including a full kitchen, living room, and a bath for each bedroom.
It is a fact that Walt Disney World is one of the biggest draws to Central Florida for families all over the world and finding lodging near the theme parks is a number one priority to many, especially finding budget lodging. If you want to conduct your own searches and finding some great sites and specials for your family lodging you can be sure to find them on the Internet. There you will also find information about Disney Stores. If you choose Walt Disney World you will learn that they offer some of the best lodging you will come across in your lifetime.
Prepare for the Florida weather and a and also make plans with some built in flexibility, then you will have a wonderful vacation in the Disney World even at the height of summer. When you are planning a Disney holiday then you will sure want to find out the insider information that the official sites tend to gloss over.
Whatever your budget and dining preferences, Disney World is more than just theme parks, it is an all encompassing vacation destination that lets you do, whatever it is you desire to do.
Disney Base Tickets: Maximum Enjoyment in Just One Pass
Disney World has popular theme parks which offer unique attractions and rides. To enjoy these Disney attractions in full bloom you need to have information about Disney World Tickets. Like Disney’s Magic Kingdom, that offers various attractions and is one of the most popular amusement parks of the world. Some popular attractions of Magic Kingdom are Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Tom Sawyer Island, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and many others. EPCOT is another popular theme park of Disney World which is basically dedicated to the Innovation and future world. This theme park is comprised of two circular sections, Future World and the World Showcase. The two sections of EPCOT offer various popular rides and attractions. MGM Studios where you can enjoy various animation films produce by Disney and also know more about film making techniques. Animal Kingdom is the latest developed theme park which deals with environment and animal life. There are various wonderful attractions and rides which make it very popular theme park among other Disney theme parks. To enjoy these Disney attractions in full bloom you need to have information about Disney World Tickets.
The Disney World Tickets makes your trip more smoothing and comfortable. There are several Disney World Tickets categories which promise comfy tour in Disney World. Disney Base Tickets is one such category which provides a facility to admission in one theme park per day. Disney Base Ticket expires in 14 days and after first use it will be valid for next 14 days, during these days you can visit one park per day. It dose not include park hopping or admission to other gated attractions like Disney’s Water Parks or Pleasure Island, only main theme parks of Disney World. These Disney Base Tickets can be purchased from some fixed outlets in Florida, Walt Disney World or through some good online Disney websites. So buy this Disney World Ticket category and enjoy your Disney world tour.
Shopping in London in 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
There are excellent bargains to be had at the moment! Huge discounts are available in many shops who are struggling to stay afloat in these difficult trading times.
Apart from these sales which have been brought on by the effects of the credit crunch, there are the regular January sales, most notable of which is the Harrods sale. Every year, eager shoppers sleep on the pavement outside the shop waiting for the doors to open so that they can dash in and grab a fistful of bargains. Harrods offers amazing discounts on their finest products from food to furniture and everything in between. Fur coats, crockery, cutlery etc. You name it, it is offer in the annual Harrods sale.
Oxford Street is home of the popular Selfridges department store and a whole host of other well-known shops all offering bargains at knockdown prices. This is your chance to update your wardrobe for 2009 with a fantastic collection of clothes at very reasonable prices.
Regent Street is a perennial favourite for families with children. Enjoy Hamleys, the biggest toyshop in London, is a veritable Aladdin’s cave for the kids. Warner Brothers and Disney are also popular. You can wander along Regent Street and enjoy the beautiful architecture while browing the beautiful shops.
Top of the range stylist clothes are being offered at greatly reduced prices in Bond Street, home of the designers. Bond Street is situated just off Oxford Street.
Whilst in Oxford Circus and Regent Street, a visit to Carnaby Street is highly recommended. It was the mecca for young Londoners in the 1960’s and still thrives today. Carnaby Street is a lovely place to shop with its eclectic mix of vintage shops offerig an amazing array of shoes, clothes, memorabilia etc.
If you are looking for electrical or electronic bargains then Tottenham Court Road is the place to shop. Situated at the end of Oxford Street, you can buy the latest innovations at knockdown prices.
Covent Garden is also a must while you are in London. With its street performers providing entertainment in the plaza while you shop, Covent Garden hosts a unique range of shops, boutiques and market stalls offering an eclectic mix of things to buy. Charming restaurants abound in Covent Garden where you can rest your weary feet and enjoy a good meal.
Another place to enjoy a feast is Chinatown. Just behind Piccadilly circus, there is a plethora of good, inexpensive Chinese restaurants all offering an excellent selection of traditional Chinese food. You can then wander along to Leicester Square and enjoy the many street artists performing for your entertainment and maybe take in a film at one of the world famous London cinemas.
Disney Credit Card
Sunday, February 15, 2009Instant credit card companies have partnered with the Walt Disney Company and such cards are being provided to all those clients who qualify for it. According to this qualification requirement you have to pass a kind of credit check test. Before qualifying for the Disney Visa card a major credit bureau will go through your credit reports.
The system of these credit cards is that when you make purchases for buying anything you will earn points or Disney rewards at each purchase. These cards can be used at your local grocery store, mall or online store. These points will enable you to shop at the Disney Stores, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, the Disney catalog, DisneyStore.com for DVD or Disney toys or vacation packages to your favorite Disney theme park.
There are a lot of benefits that can be earned by one by going for these credit cards. Certain such benefits are:
· Get some of your money what you spend through rewards
· There are no blackout dates for vacation packages
· Platinum card benefits
· No annual fee
· Reasonable interest rate
· No interest for six months on several travel packages
· Opportunities to save on Disney merchandise and travel packages
But one thing you must remember that the more you buy the more interest charges will be made on you. So, for getting the Disney rewards you should not loose control over the use of your credit card. So, get the Disney credit cards enjoy with your family by fun shopping and other lots of fun rewards.
Do you Love Disney and Kids? Opt for the Disney Rewards Visa Card From Chase
Author: Richard GillilandThe Walt Disney Company, Chase and Visa have come up with the Disney Rewards Visa Card from Chase. This credit card allows its customers to transform their daily purchases into magical Disney rewards, which include much-liked Disney toys the latest Disney DVDs and entertaining Disney vacations.
Benefits of the Card
Disney’s Visa® Credit Card from Chase gives you the opportunity to earn as well as redeem Disney rewards easily and quickly. The other vital features of the card that make it one among today’s most competitive rewards cards are the exclusive flexibility, attractive interest rate and absence of blackout dates.
The Disney Rewards Visa Card from Chase also provides platinum card benefits and competitive interest rates. The credit card is a low cost visa card offering the cardholder fabulous deals on Disney products that include merchandise and vacations.
The Rewards Program of the card will enable you to obtain a 1% rebate on all your purchases. The 1% rebate is then converted into Disney Reward Dollars, at the rate of 1 reward dollar for spending every $100 on purchases. You can then redeem your reward dollars for obtaining Disney products, like Disney branded toys, clothing, DVDs and more.
The reward dollars can be further utilized for visiting Disney theme parks and for over night staying at Disney restaurants and hotels. However, there is a preset limit of earning 750 Disney Reward Dollars per year. It is also very vital that you use all the earned reward dollars within a five-year duration.
Other Benefits
The Disney Rewards Visa Card from Chase also provides facilities like a zero percent interest rate on the qualified purchases of Disney Vacations package for the initial six months. After the expiry of the introductory period, the annual percentage rate (APR) remains reasonable. The new cardholders will also receive a $15 gift card from the Disney store after making their first purchase. There is no annual fee. Furthermore, the card will also holds the promise for special savings and discounts at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
The card offers the platinum card benefits, like travel accident insurance, emergency card and cash replacement, auto rental insurance and other emergency assistant services. The card also provides purchase protection and extended warranties on select purchases. You can also enjoy direct access to your account information for transactional operations over the Internet.
However, the card is unfavorable for you if you have plans for carrying an occasional large revolving balance, as the card determines finance charges in the 'Two Cycles Average Daily Balance' method, which is costly in comparison to the 'Average Daily Balance' method used by most of the credit card issuers.
Added Perks
The Disney Rewards Visa Card from Chase provides benefits like many Internet account related services, lost as well as stolen card reporting, a financial statement at the end of the year, and no liability for unauthorized transactions.
You will surely love this card if you enjoy Disney, are a child at heart or have kids. Nonetheless, you should carefully examine the applicable restrictions, exclusions and limitations. Prior to opening an account, you must go through the Guide to Benefits for detailed information.
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What's New at Disney World for 2007
Tuesday, February 10, 2009What's New at Disney World for 2007
Author: Ryan WisemanA magical lineup of new attractions, live entertainment and special events will make their debut at Walt Disney World Resort as part of Disney’s “Year of a Million Dreams” celebration, which lasts until December 31, 2007. To top it all off, Disney cast members will award “a million dreams” to guests selected through a random process daily during the “Disney Dreams Giveaway.”
New “Year of a Million Dreams” attractions at Disney World include Finding Nemo – The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot. Based on Disney’s animated classic, the Broadway-style Finding Nemo – The Musical boasts music, dance, acrobatics, puppetry and incredible animated backdrops. Finding Nemo – The Musical takes place at the state-of-the-art Theater in the Wild. The Sea with Nemo & Friends allows you to ride aboard a “clamobile” and revisit all of your favorite Finding Nemo characters, including Nemo, Dory, Marlin and Crush. The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion (formerly The Living Seas Pavilion) boasts a 5.7-million-gallon saltwater aquarium.
Other special events and attractions that will take place at Disney World during the “Year of a Million Dreams” include Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial (Adventureland), The Happily Ever After Party (Cinderella Castle), Woody’s Cowboy Camp (Frontierland), High School Musical Pep Rally (Tomorrowland), the Dream Along With Mickey stage show (Cinderella Castle), Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club (Tomorrowland) and Main Street Family Fun Day Parade (Main Street, U.S.A.).
In addition to the “Year of a Million Dreams,” Disney will introduce a new after-hours event for 2007, Disney’s Pirate & Princess Party, which enables children to dress up as their favorite princess or pirate and seek out royal beads and chocolate doubloons, explore pirate coves and take part in princess courts, as well as enjoy a variety of great activities throughout Disney’s Magic Kingdom such as Disney’s Enchanted Adventures Parade and the “Magic, Music and Mayhem” fireworks display.
Disney’s Pirate & Princess Party runs during select days during January, February and March from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Advance ticket prices are $36.95 plus tax for ages 10 and over and $29.95 plus tax for ages 3 through 9.
Visitors to Downtown Disney will also notice some new changes and a few construction projects underway for 2007. One popular addition to Pleasure Island is Raglan Road, a lively Irish pub that features authentic Irish cuisine and four bars, as well as live Irish music and dance. Within The World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney Marketplace lies the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a “magical salon” that offers princess makeovers by “Fairy Godmothers-in-Training.” Finally, construction is scheduled to begin in late 2007 on the T-Rex Café, “A Prehistoric Family Adventure” that boasts life-size dinosaurs, waterfalls, geysers, a fossil dig site and much more. The T-Rex Café will be located next to the McDonald’s in Downtown Disney Marketplace.
“With Disney World’s constantly evolving entertainment options, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead and craft your itinerary so you will get the most out of your Disney vacation,” said Kyle Collins, Director of Interactive Marketing at HotelsCorp.com. “By seeking out discount Disney World theme park tickets, accommodations convenient to Disney attractions and individually tailored Disney vacation packages before you arrive in Orlando, you will enjoy significant savings when you treat the whole family to a once-in-a-lifetime getaway to Walt Disney World Resort.”
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What's New at Disney World for 2008
As an encore to the successful 2007 Year of a Million Dreams, Disney promises that the 2008 Year of a Million Dreams will boast "more dreams," "even bigger dreams, "more dreams money can't buy" and "more dreams that only Disney can make true." For example, the 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway will include such "over-the-top experiences" as a New Year's Eve night stay inside Cinderella Castle Suite at Disney's Magic Kingdom, a star-studded trip to the "High School Musical 3" film premiere, a flight in a a hot air balloon high above a Disney World theme park and a private day at Disney's tropical island paradise, Castaway Cay.
During the 2008 Year of a Million Dreams, Disney will also award hundreds of thousands of other dreams in various shapes and sizes such as Dream FASTPASS badges, special viewing for Disney parades, Disney shopping sprees, gourmet Disney dining packages, special Dream Mouse Ears, Dream pin sets and additional hours (known as Dream Times) for chosen guests to enjoy a Disney theme park.
In addition to the 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway, Walt Disney World Resort will add the following new attractions and live entertainment:
Toy Story Mania!
The newest attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios), Toy Story Mania! will make its debut during the summer of 2008. Inspired by the classic Disney•Pixar animated film, Toy Story, Toy Story Mania! features state-of-the-art, 3-D technology to create an interactive ride-through video game. Using spring-action "shooters," guests score points by launching darts at balloons, throwing eggs at barnyard targets and tossing rings at aliens.
Disney World Events in November
Sunday, February 1, 2009Disney World Events in November
Author: Jose NegronThe year-ending holiday season is the best time to pay a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. There are more season-specific events during this time than any other. This is great news for you if you happen to be traveling to Orlando in the upcoming month, but the number of events can be a bit overwhelming and daunting to keep up with so we have outlined the latest happenings at the Walt Disney World Resort for your convenience.
First up in November is the Festival of the Masters at the Downtown Disney Marketplace. Here you will find one of the most eclectic and critically acclaimed open air art festivals in the United States. Young children may not be too excited to pay a visit here but don't worry, just a few steps away is the World of Disney store. The largest Disney store in the country will keep the young ones entertained while teenagers and adults enjoy the art festival. The festival runs from November 11-13, 2005.
During the weekend of November 12, the biggest soap opera stars gather at the Disney-MGM Studios for ABC Super Soap Weekend. Fans of various ABC daytime dramas will be able to meet and greet dozens of popular stars in person, including Susan Lucci.
Also showing at the Disney-MGM Studios, beginning on Monday November 14, is The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. This brilliant display of Christmas lights and decorations is not to be missed. Come out and marvel at the sight of over 5 million lights adorning the New York Street district of the Disney-MGM Studios. Insider fact: This event requires the use of 32 miles of extension cables and 66 snow machines!
For more holiday fun, head back to the Downtown Disney Marketplace for the Festival of the Seasons. The festive atmosphere during this event is very infectious and beams of holiday cheer. Stroll through and visit the various shops and enjoy the Disney-themed nighttime entertainment. This month-long festival runs from November 19 to December 24.
The EPCOT Center also joins in the holiday cheer with Holidays Around The World. Circle the vast World Showcase lagoon and celebrate the holiday season as you indulge in music, characters, and food from around the world. This is certainly something the entire family can enjoy. Holidays Around The World can be experienced from November 25 to December 30.
At last, towards the end of November, you will find Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney's Magic Kingdom. This is Disney World's cornerstone holiday celebration, so if you are visiting the resort during November 27 to December 20, you will surely not want to miss this event. The celebration is complete with a special parade, a new fireworks spectacular, and cheerful stage shows.
At Walt Disney World, the holiday season is truly "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year".
Article source: Orlando VacationAbout the Author:Jose M. Negron has been a resident of Orlando, FL for the past 17 years and is a copywriter and web programmer for Affordable Travel, LLC and http://www.orlandovacation.com Feel free to visit to read more articles by this author or contact him directly: jose@orlandovacation.com
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Disney World Events in November
Disney World Events in November
Author: Jose NegronThe year-ending holiday season is the best time to pay a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. There are more season-specific events during this time than any other. This is great news for you if you happen to be traveling to Orlando in the upcoming month, but the number of events can be a bit overwhelming and daunting to keep up with so we have outlined the latest happenings at the Walt Disney World Resort for your convenience.
First up in November is the Festival of the Masters at the Downtown Disney Marketplace. Here you will find one of the most eclectic and critically acclaimed open air art festivals in the United States. Young children may not be too excited to pay a visit here but don't worry, just a few steps away is the World of Disney store. The largest Disney store in the country will keep the young ones entertained while teenagers and adults enjoy the art festival. The festival runs from November 11-13, 2005.
During the weekend of November 12, the biggest soap opera stars gather at the Disney-MGM Studios for ABC Super Soap Weekend. Fans of various ABC daytime dramas will be able to meet and greet dozens of popular stars in person, including Susan Lucci.
Also showing at the Disney-MGM Studios, beginning on Monday November 14, is The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. This brilliant display of Christmas lights and decorations is not to be missed. Come out and marvel at the sight of over 5 million lights adorning the New York Street district of the Disney-MGM Studios. Insider fact: This event requires the use of 32 miles of extension cables and 66 snow machines!
For more holiday fun, head back to the Downtown Disney Marketplace for the Festival of the Seasons. The festive atmosphere during this event is very infectious and beams of holiday cheer. Stroll through and visit the various shops and enjoy the Disney-themed nighttime entertainment. This month-long festival runs from November 19 to December 24.
The EPCOT Center also joins in the holiday cheer with Holidays Around The World. Circle the vast World Showcase lagoon and celebrate the holiday season as you indulge in music, characters, and food from around the world. This is certainly something the entire family can enjoy. Holidays Around The World can be experienced from November 25 to December 30.
At last, towards the end of November, you will find Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney's Magic Kingdom. This is Disney World's cornerstone holiday celebration, so if you are visiting the resort during November 27 to December 20, you will surely not want to miss this event. The celebration is complete with a special parade, a new fireworks spectacular, and cheerful stage shows.
At Walt Disney World, the holiday season is truly "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year".
Article source: Orlando VacationAbout the Author:Jose M. Negron has been a resident of Orlando, FL for the past 17 years and is a copywriter and web programmer for Affordable Travel, LLC and http://www.orlandovacation.com Feel free to visit to read more articles by this author or contact him directly: jose@orlandovacation.com
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Visiting Disney
Friday, January 30, 2009
So you decided to go to Disney Land Park? Great decision. Holidays at Disney are always a great way to spend the festivities and have a lovely time with
your family. As may already know Disney is a big corporation and you can find many different disney parks. From Disney land to Disney world, you can choose many locations around the world. I have to confess I'm a disney land fanatic, I love it , and if you are going with your kdis, you will have a lovely time.
Disney is one of that parks that many times adults enjoy more and even the kids.
The Walt Disney World And Disney Stores
Food can be outrageously expensive at Walt Disney World and sometimes, of poor quality. There are also great things with Disney World, like a great way to get rejuvenated and re-energized for the next busy day is to take advantage of one of the luxurious spas that are located at the deluxe resorts from Walt Disney World. Those are actually the only products of his prodigious and rich creativity.
Get married in the Disney World but for real. A custom wedding with a more flexible package and with more than 10 guests, ceremony and personalized reception will cost you from $7,500. Not cheap but why not start your marriage in the world of fantasy.
The Best of Walt Disney World
Monday, January 19, 2009If at all possible plan a trip to Disney during the slower seasons of the year when you’ll find half-filled parks, little waiting in line, and lower hotel rates. If you can stand the guilt and your children are good students, take them out of school, whatever, to avoid the busiest times of the year. If not, the summer months or holidays are certainly better than nothing and, with a bit of planning and a lot of energy, can be more than enjoyable. These are the least busy times of the year: Just after New Year’s Day to the first week of February (avoiding the Martin Luther King holiday weekend in January); the third week of August to the beginning of October; the month of November excluding Thanksgiving weekend; just after Thanksgiving and again the week preceding Christmas week, a special time when the parks and resorts are festively decorated for the holidays.
Best Deluxe Resort
Disney’s flagship resort, The Grand Floridian, with its red-gabled roofs and Victorian elegance, draws inspiration from the grand Florida seaside “palace hotels” of 19th-century America’s Gilded Age. Just a short monorail ride to the Magic Kingdom, it spreads along the shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon, offering spectacular views of Cinderella’s Castle and the Wishes fireworks display.
Best Home Away From Home Property
Disney’s Home Away From Home Resorts are a great choice for those who want a vacation with all the amenities including a full kitchen, living room, and a bath for each bedroom. For outstanding atmosphere choose the Villas at Wilderness Lodge with its Bay Lake location and national park character or the new Beach Club Villas conveniently located next-door to Epcot’s International Gateway. But look for the new Animal Kingdom Villas, now under construction, to boot both of these off the list.
Best Resort For Access to the Parks
Disney’s Contemporary, Polynesian, and Grand Floridian Resorts offer monorail access to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and the Ticket & Transportation Center.
Best Resort For Nature Lovers
Wilderness Lodge is Disney’s dramatic depiction of an early 1900s national park resort. In its awesome eight-story lobby are walls of ponderosa pine logs, a massive 82-foot tall fireplace, and two authentic 55-foot Pacific Northwest totem poles. Outside is a breathtaking scene of sparkling waterfalls, rushing creeks, towering pines, and Disney’s very own geyser. And it’s all only a boat ride away from the Magic Kingdom.
Best Resort Pool
Stormalong Bay, the eye-popping free form, mini-water park complex at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club, is simply divine. Three acres of winding, watery delight, it offers sandy bottom pools, a giant “shipwreck” water slide, a tidal whirlpool, bubbling hot tubs, a kiddie pool with its own slide next to the beach, and enough waterway to float lazily in inner tubes to your heart’s content.
The Walt Disney World And Disney Stores
Thursday, January 15, 2009Get married in the Disney World but for real. A custom wedding with a more flexible package and with more than 10 guests, ceremony and personalized reception will cost you from $7,500. Not cheap but why not start your marriage in the world of fantasy.
You can also start your day early at the Magic Kingdom as each morning one of Disney's theme parks opens an hour early only for guests staying at a Disney resort. If you are a registered guest of a Disney resort, you can drop off the kids at one of their child care centers for around $10 an hour per child where they are given dinner along with classic Disney movies, arts and crafts, and video games.
There is plenty of buzz surrounding the Bluezoo, this dreamy outpost at the Walt Disney World Dolphin where it really is worth the cost of dinner just to check out the stunning, underwater like fantasy land dining room adorned with air bubble light fixtures, shimmery silver-blue organza curtains, and carpeting mimicking an expanding drop of water.
If the idea of returning to Disney locations over many years to come then you might want to consider joining the Disney Vacation Club. You can also be connected to the Disney World on the Internet where you also find information about the Disney Stores.
