New Fantasyland Grand Opening Set for Dec. 6, 2012, at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort!

The grand opening for the New Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort will take place on Dec. 6, 2012! Attractions included in this opening are Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel’s Grotto, Gaston’s Tavern and Bonjour! Village Gifts.

Previews of these attractions will begin earlier, on Nov. 19.

As previously planned, the New Fantasyland expansion will continue with the opening of Princess Fairytale Hall in 2013 and the debut of a new Disney “mountain” in the form of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in 2014.

The Storybook Circus section of the New Fantasyland expansion, which includes Barnstormer – Starring the Great Goofini, the Casey Jr. Splash & Soak Station, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant, opened to Guests in July.

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Free Dining Plan Offer at the Walt Disney World Resort

Now through Sept. 29, 2012, buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way Base Package for 6 nights and 7 days at select Disney Moderate, Disney Deluxe or Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts at the Walt Disney World® Resort for arrivals most nights Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, Oct. 19 – Nov. 1, Nov. 9-15, Nov. 23-29 and Dec. 10-13, 2012, and get the Disney Dining Plan FREE!*

Or, buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way Base Package for 6 nights and 7 days at select Disney Value Resorts for arrivals most nights Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, Oct. 19 – Nov. 1, Nov. 9-15, Nov. 23-29 and Dec. 10-13, 2012, and get a FREE Quick-Service Dining Plan.

Booking Window:
July 12 – Sept. 29, 2012

Travel Window:
For arrivals most nights Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, Oct. 19 – Nov. 1, Nov. 9-15, Nov. 23-29 and Dec. 10-13, 2012

 

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U.S. Military Personnel and Florida Residents can experience a magical Disney cruise vacation for less. Embark on an unforgettable cruise to the Bahamas and Caribbean on select dates and take advantage of special savings – available for a limited time only.

Military Rates
Special military rates are offered for Active and Retired members of the US Armed Forces Personnel in the following branches.

Activated members of the U.S. National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve must also show active duty orders. Active duty papers must be dated as of January 1st of the previous year to qualify.

  • Air Force
  • Marines
  • Army (including Army National Guard)
  • Navy
  • Coast Guard
  • Reservists (for all branches listed above)
  • 100% Permanently Disabled Veterans
  • Department of Defense, which includes:
    • FBI
    • CIA
    • National Security Agency (this does not include Homeland Security)
    • Secret Service
  • Family members classified as ‘active deceased’
  • NASA Kennedy Space Center
  • NASA Johnson Space Center
  • Department of Health and Human Services

The active or retired military personnel must travel in order to receive this offer.

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Late Summer Offer – Save Up To 30%
on Rooms at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Your  can save up to 30% at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels during the late summer period.
Book through Aug. 14, 2012, for stays most nights Aug. 15 – Sept. 29, 2012.

For example, you can stay in a standard room at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort starting at just $70 per night, plus tax, for most Sunday through Thursday nights Aug. 15 – Sept. 27, 2012.
That’s a savings of 20%!

Offer Details:

For stays most nights Aug. 15 – Sept. 29, 2012:

  • Save up to 20% at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Resort
  • Save up to 25% at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Cabins
  • Save up to 30% at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Disney’s BoardWalk, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort (standard view),
    Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney’s Old Key West Resort
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Beginning in September, Disney Cruise Line® is sailing from Galveston, Texas!

And, for a limited time, your Clients can take advantage of a special offer on select sailings from this new departure port.

Offer Details:
Book a verandah stateroom (categories 5A-7A) for the price of an oceanview stateroom (categories 9A-9D) on most 7-night Western Caribbean sailings from Galveston, Texas, Sept. 22 – Dec. 21, 2012.*

Additional Details:

This special offer is only valid for new bookings.
Rates valid for Galveston sailings Sept. 22 – Dec. 21, 2012, for Categories 05A-07A.
This offer is only available to residents of the U.S. and Canada.
Government Taxes and Fees, Gratuities and Port Adventures are not included.
Government Taxes and Fees are an additional $55 per person (subject to change).
Offer excludes IGT, OGT and VGT Categories with Restrictions.
Must mention booking code VER
The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited.
This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.
* Offer excludes 11/17/12 sailing.

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Free Dining at Walt Disney World

Now through May 18, 2012, buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way Base Package for 5 nights and 6 days at select Disney Moderate, Disney Deluxe or Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts at the Walt Disney World® Resort for arrivals most nights Aug. 25 – Sept. 29 and get the Disney Dining Plan FREE!*

Or, buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way Base Package for 5 nights and 6 days at select Disney Value Resorts for arrivals most nights Aug. 25 – Sept. 29 and get a FREE Quick-Service Dining Plan.

Booking Window:
March 5 – May 18, 2012

Travel Window:
For arrivals most nights Aug. 25 – Sept. 29, 2012

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The newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line® fleet is on its way home! Disney Fantasy set sail from Germany on Feb. 16, beginning a historic voyage across the Atlantic and down the Eastern Seaboard before reaching its homeport in Florida.
Ed Fouché, Senior Vice President of Travel Industry Sales Americas, has joined the Cast and Crew on board. Below is the first report from his journey:

Today we took the bus from Bremen, Germany to the Port of Bremerhaven to board Disney Fantasy. As we drove through port, we came around a curve in the road, and out of the dense fog the Disney Fantasy appeared. The first glimpse of our gorgeous new ship was a moment my family and I will always remember. Once on board we settled into our staterooms and started checking out our brand-new ship. She is beautiful in every aspect, and we can’t wait to get started on our adventure crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

The sendoff for Disney Fantasy from the people of Bremerhaven was nothing short of spectacular. As we pulled away, the dock was lined with people standing in the cold, waving lighted torches and cheering. Then over the loud speaker, they played songs from Andrea Bocelli and Frank Sinatra, wishing us a safe voyage to New York. As we got underway, the city unleashed a fireworks display worthy of a Disney theme park! We’re now on rolling seas and headed to the Azores, then New York.

Until tomorrow, bon voyage!

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On Jan. 8, 2012 Disney Fantasy floated out of the Shipyard in Germany on it’s way to its new home at Port Canaveral. Disney Fantasy’s Maiden Voyage will be March 31, 2012. Keep watching for more updates on this beautiful ship!

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