New Shorter Options for Holiday Cruises with Disney Cruise Lines...

While I am not an enthusiastic advocate of Disney vacations at Christmas/New Year (particularly at Walt Disney World, due to the larger-than-usual crowds and higher-than-usual prices), cruising with Disney Cruise Line at that time only has one of those minor drawbacks. (The ships usually sail at full capacity anyway, so the crowds are not very different on a holiday sailing...)

Here's a new development from Disney Cruise Line that they recently announced to us...
 

Based on feedback from Guests, Disney Cruise Line® has modified its holiday sailing schedule, replacing a 10-night sailing on Dec. 29, 2010, with two 5-night sailings. This provides you new opportunities to help Clients celebrate the holidays at sea with sailings departing Dec. 29, 2010, and Jan. 3, 2011.

If you are interested in booking one of these cruises, please contact us!

Kids Sail Free in Northern Europe - hurry though, sail dates are fast approaching!

Many of you know that two of our agents have sailed with Disney Cruise Lines. Their cruises are a family vacation experience like no other.

To be absolutely frank with you, probably the only downside to a Disney Cruise vacation is the fact that they tend to be on the expensive side. So, when your kids get to travel for free - it makes sense to check out how that might work for you...

This summer, for the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line sets sail on an enchanting 12-night cruise of Northern European Capitals, including Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and St. Petersburg, Russia. You can be part of this historic voyage - and save too - when you book this family-friendly offer.

To find out much more...

• Offer Details:
  Kids ages 17 and under can sail free* on select Northern European cruises departing June 12 and June 24, 2010, when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom. This offer applies to stateroom Categories 8-11. Government Taxes and Fees not included. 
• Travel Window:
  June 12, 2010 (itinerary includes Helsinki, Finland)
  June 24, 2010 (itinerary includes Tallinn, Estonia) 
• Onboard Credit:
  You would receive a US $25 onboard credit when you book through us. 
• Additional Details:
  Verification of age is required within 48 hours of booking for children who will be 17 years old by the sail date.

For more info check out this flier (Adobe PDF).

Also, don't forget great rates are still available on select Mediterranean cruises departing in August and September 2010.

*Government Taxes and Fees and Port Adventures not included. This offer applies to new bookings only and is non-transferable. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. Other offers, discounts or onboard credits do not apply (including without limitation the Mediterranean Thank You Onboard Credit offer). Changes to the vacation date or category may result in a loss of any offer. Offer is only available to U.S. and Canada residents. See Disney Cruise Line website for applicable details and Terms and Conditions.
Ships' Registry: The Bahamas

Other specials still on at Walt Disney World - late summer room-discounts

There's even one more!! For the same dates as the Free Dining offer, there is also a reduced room rate special which could actually be better value for some people. With room-discounts up to 40% off the rack rate, the smaller your party size and the longer your stay, the more likely this promotion will work for you...

If you are getting bamboozled, wondering which promotion would work best for you - please contact us...

Late Summer Room Offer
You can stay at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and save up to 40%* with special room-only rates.

• Offer Details:
• You can save 40% off the non-discounted price when you stay at select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts for stays most nights Aug. 15 - Oct. 2, 2010. Plus, there are other great savings at other resort categories.
• Booking Window:
  May 3 - Oct. 2, 2010
• Sample Pricing:
  * 30% savings at select Disney Value Resorts; book for as little as US $58 per night (plus tax) in a standard room for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights Aug. 15 - Sept. 30, 2010.
  * 30% savings at select Disney Moderate Resorts; book for as little as US $108 per night (plus tax) in a standard room for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights Aug. 15 - Sept. 30, 2010.
  * 40% savings at select Disney Deluxe Resorts; book for as little as US $144 per night (plus tax) in a standard room for stays most nights Aug. 15 - Sept. 30, 2010.
  * 40% savings at select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts; book for as little as US $177 per night (plus tax) in a studio room for stays most nights Aug. 15 - Sept. 30, 2010.

*The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Minimum length-of-stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per-adult charges apply if more than two adults per room. This offer excludes suites and 3-bedroom villas. No group rates or other discounts apply.

Other specials still on at Walt Disney World - up to 30% off the room rate

Another promotion is still on for travel in the summer too. This one can actually provide a saving that is as good as the Free Dining promotion (if you intend staying for a somewhat extended stay at a Deluxe Category resort, for example) as it is based on a 20%, 25% or 30% saving off the prevailing room rates.

Again, the travel dates available on this special are very wide - from now 'til August 14th (when the free dining kicks in...)

For more details...

Summertime is Family Time!

You can stay at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and save up to
30%* with special room-only rates.

Just add Theme Park tickets to take advantage of all the summer fun, including the return of Main Street Electrical Parade, which is now more dazzling than ever.

Offer Details:

• You can save 30% off the non-discounted price when you stay at select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts for stays most nights May 2 - Aug. 14, 2010. Plus, there are more great savings at other resort categories.
• Booking Window:
  March 29 - Aug. 14, 201
• Sample Pricing:
  * 15% savings at select Disney Value Resorts - Book for as little as US $90 per night, plus tax in a standard room for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights May 2 - June 3, 2010.
  * 20% savings at select Disney Moderate Resorts - Book for as little as US $140 per night, plus tax in a standard room for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights May 2 - June 3, 2010.
  * 25% savings at select Disney Deluxe Resorts - Book for as little as US $180 per night, plus tax in a standard room for stays most nights July 18 - Aug. 14, 2010.
  * 30% savings at select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts - Book for as little as US $207 per night, plus tax in a studio room for stays most nights July 18 - Aug. 14, 2010.

*The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Minimum length of stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per adult charges apply if more than two adults per room. Excludes suites and 3-bedroom villas. No group rates or other discounts apply.

* Download this flier (Adobe PDF 3.17MB) for more details.

Other specials still on at Walt Disney World - Kids Stay Free

There's been a fair bit of hoop-la over the super-popular 'Free Dining' promotion which was announced recently for late summer this year. Because of that you may have missed that there is also another promotion (not so spectacular, but offered over a much wider range of dates throughout the Spring and Summer) if travel after August 15th is not on the cards for you this year...

Families Stay and Play for Less

Kids ages 3-9 stay and play FREE* when you purchase a 4-night, 5-day Magic Your Way vacation package at a select Disney Value Resort at the Walt Disney World® Resort for stays most nights May 2 - October 2, 2010.

For full details...

Offer Details:

• This Walt Disney Travel Company package includes accommodations at a select Disney Value Resort and Walt Disney World Resort theme park tickets.
• Booking Window:
  April 8 - August 14, 2010
• Travel Window:
  May 2 - October 2, 2010

Sample Pricing:
US $499 per adult, based on adult double occupancy for this 4-night, 5-day Magic Your Way Package, at a select Disney Value Resort in a standard room for stays most nights May 2 - June 3, 2010.

*The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Tickets valid for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Child must stay in same room with adult. Maximum of four Guests per room. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required.


Ask about other select Walt Disney World Resort hotels and packages for other lengths of stay.

Free Dining is Back at Walt Disney World!

Well we've been waiting for a while to see if Disney would put the "Free Dining" offer back on - and they just did!
As usual, I'll be changing over my clients' files (those that qualify) - just as soon as I get through to Disney! For the first time that I can remember I have only been able to get a busy signal on the Disney Travel Company phone lines!

For more details of this year's offer...

Buy this Walt Disney World Resort vacation package with hotel and Theme Park tickets and get a Disney Dining Plan FREE!

• If you prefer to purchase a 5-night, 6-day Magic Your Way Package with accommodations at a select Disney Value Resort you would get a free Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan.

Booking and Travel Window:

• Booking Window: May 3 - Aug. 14, 2010

• Travel Window: Valid for stays most nights Aug. 15 - Oct. 2, 2010

Sample Pricing:

• US $1,843 for a family of four*, staying in a standard room at a select Disney Moderate Resort. That's like paying US $77 per person, per day! 

• US $1,440 for a family of four*, staying in a standard room at a select Disney Value Resort. That's like paying US $60 per person, per day!

Ask about packages for other lengths of stay and accommodations at other select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels.
For more details download this flier (Adobe PDF - 1MB)
* Price based on 2 Adults, 1 Junior and 1 Child. The number of packages available at these rates is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same package. Tickets are for 1 theme park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. No group rates or other discounts apply. Offer is nontransferable. Advance reservations required.

** Excludes gratuities and alcoholic beverages. Children ages 3-9 must order from the children's menu if available. Some table-service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase.