For more information on these 2012 Disney Cruise Itineraries, or to book a Disney Cruise, please contact our fantastic sponsor Mouseketrips. Disney Cruise Line announced today their expanded itineraries for the 2012 cruising season. The Disney Dream was introduced in 2011, and her sister ship, the Disney Fantasy, will come onboard in March, 2012. With the doubling of the Disney Cruise fleet, this allows Disney to use the two older ships to sail to destinations never before accessible to the … [Read more...]
Disney Fantasy Maiden Voyage Update
Based on updated forecasts for the delivery of the Disney Fantasy, the maiden voyage has moved one week earlier than originally announced – from April 7, 2012, to March 31, 2012. As previously released, the ship will sail a 7-night Western Caribbean itinerary visiting Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Costa Maya. If you’ve booked a cruise on the April 7, 2012 voyage, you’ll be contacted and offered first chance to re-book your reservation on the new March 31, 2012 maiden voyage, in the same stateroom … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Deposit Changes
Effective today (October 5, 2010), Disney Cruise has changed their deposit policy on all cruises (except for the Disney Dream Maiden Voyage and all Group reservations). For all bookings which require a deposit, the amount due is 20% of the cruise fare (including all taxes and port fees). This deposit policy applies to all stateroom Guests (including children under age 3). This change is only effective on new Disney Cruise reservations, existing reservations retain deposit requirements in place … [Read more...]
Let the Memories Begin
Disney Parks has announced their new marketing theme for 2011, Let the Memories Begin. Disney Parks commercials will feature guest memories of the parks, including videos and photos. Other special events include: ‘Memories in the Making’ to be Shared on Disney Park Icons Beginning in January 2011, some Disney parks guests will find that the memory they just made has become a larger-than-life image during a “Let the Memories Begin” nighttime experience. At Walt Disney World Resort, the guest … [Read more...]
2011 Disney World Dining Plans
Update 10/16/10 - WDW has released free dining for many dates in 2011! Update 12/15/10 - New Dining Plan Brochures added including all restaurants previously included in Downtown Disney and Epcot, plus Via Napoli and La Hacienda. This should be the last update on the brochures for 2011. Walt Disney World has announced 2011 dining plans, which include some small changes. Please find below a quick overview of all the available dining plans for Walt Disney World along with a downloadable brochure … [Read more...]
Disney “Travel Plans” coming soon?
In the Spring issue of Disney Files, the Disney Vacation Club quarterly magazine, there was an interesting article entitled Wishes Coming True. The subject of the article was upcoming changes that will be made to the DVC booking system, which will be called Wishes. However, the article also gives us some interesting information about Lilo, the upcoming system to be used at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World for regular guest reservations. The new system will better incorporate some of the … [Read more...]
Disney Premier Passport
This morning, Disney confirmed the existence of the long rumored annual pass good for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Dubbed the Disney Premier Pass, it will go on sale starting tomorrow, Thursday, March 11, at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World ticket windows. The cost will be $700, plus applicable sales tax. This pass could be a great deal for some people, but probably not most. It includes: … [Read more...]
Disney Dream
On October 29, 2009, Disney Cruise Line announced additional information about the newest Disney cruise ship, the Disney Dream. Considerably larger than the Disney Magic and Wonder, the Disney Dream has a few surprises in store. A few of our observations: Staterooms The Disney Dream deck plan follows the changes made last month to the Disney Magic and Wonder, with subcategories for each stateroom type. … [Read more...]
2010 Disney Give a Day, Get a Disney Day
In 2009, Disney parks gave guests free admission on their birthday. For 2010, this offer has not been extended, but a new offer will gain you another free day of admission. The 2010 Give a Day, Get a Disney Day program allows you to spend a day volunteering, and in doing so, you qualify for a free day at one of the Disney parks. We want to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities. So we’re celebrating their good works by … [Read more...]