Unbelievable news about free dining at Walt Disney World

In what is a completely unprecedented move (in my 11-year memory at least!) Disney seem to have gone nuts and are offering free dining right through select dates in SEPTEMBER 2011! Yes, you read that right - more than a year of potential free dining dates to book!

We already knew that the free dining promotion was valid for arrivals most nights most dates up to the end of December this year:

•  Oct. 1-7, Oct. 22-28, Nov. 12-18, Nov. 27 — Dec. 2 and Dec. 10-21, 2010,

But here are the new dates for 2011...

• Jan. 1-5, 
• Jan. 9-13, 
• Jan. 21 — Feb. 3, 
• Feb. 11-17, 
• Feb. 25 — March 3, 
• May 27 — June 2 and 
• Aug. 19 — Sept. 29, 2011.

CRAZY!!!

Booking window is from today through 20th December, but, as always with the Free dining promos, the number of rooms is limited, so it is better to book earlier. There is no down side to booking early...

And that's not all.

In subsequent posts, I'll summarise a couple of more limited offers also announced today, that also may appeal to you. Although these other offers cannot be combined with the free dining, they fill in some of the dates that are not offered with free dining.

"Adventures by Disney" 2011 Packages Now Available to Book

Still relatively unknown (especially in Candada, where there has been no real consumer advertising that I have encountered) is the latest travel offering from Disney - Adventures by Disney.

Now in its 5th year of operations, this niche product has grown from small beginnings to offering 25 fantastic worldwide tours done as only Disney can do it! And the 2011 tours are available to book as of yesterday (21st July).

New this year - Egypt!

Check out the website - Adventures by Disney... (you may need to turn your speakers down!)

The Value of Adventures by Disney

It’s all included.
Travel with Adventures by Disney and get more than you’d ever imagine. More than you’d expect. And more reasons why the only way to see the world, is to see it with Disney.

VIP Experiences

* Private events and privately guided tours
* Backstage access
* Entertainment and special performances
* Bypass the lines at popular museums and attractions
* Fun surprises and gifts throughout your vacation

Immersive Events and Activities

* Disney-trained Adventure Guides
* Activities with local experts
* Special thrills for Junior Adventurers
* Interaction with historical character
* Immersive activities for everyone

Dining and Resorts

* Outstanding accommodations
* Most meals
* Dinner or movie night especially for kids
* Adult dining experience with wine tasting
* Taxes and gratuities

Hassle-Free Travel

* Airport meet and greet and transfers to/from hotel
* Transportation within your trip
(including flights, trains, etc.)
* Snacks and refreshments en route
* Luggage service
* Concierge service to help plan free time
* Travel taxes

Admissions

* National and regional park entrance
* Tickets and admission to events and attractions
* Nature and wildlife educational programs

Contact me for more info, or to book your tour. There is availability on 2010 tours too, and don't forget the new "gateway" tours which offer a little bit less, for a lower price...

New cruise ship the "Disney Dream" 2011 itineraries - to be announced October 29th?? Maybe??

Rumour? Possibly.

Don't forget about booking the new 2011 Disney Cruise Itineraries - starting 28th September

I was just speaking with one of the Disney Cruise Line booking agents about the new Alaska itineraries. While these go on sale to the general public next Monday, "Gold and Platinum" castaway club members (people that have cruised with Disney more than 5 times and 10 times, respectively) were able to start booking today. The interest was steady and sustained all day - at some points 140 phone lines were in the queue (which is pretty busy)! As well as the new Alaskan itineraries, the repositioning cruises were also doing brisk business. Still, as of close of business, there is still availability on everything. I would hope so! So if you are interested in snagging a new Alaskan Disney cruise for 2011, then mark Monday on your calendar (or contact me this week to get in the line up for you!)

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Disney Cruise announcment - live blog part 3

The Disney Magic - what is it up to?

From Port Canaveral -

• 7 night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries in January to May, and 
• September to December.

And back by popular demand, it will reposition to

• the Mediterranean in the summer, for a season of 
• 10 and 11 night itineraries out of Barcelona, Spain.

Hightlights:

10-night cruise departs on:
June 8, Jun 29th, Jul 20th, Aug 10, Aug 31st 2011

• Wed - Bacelona, Spain 
• Thu - at sea
• Fri - Valetta, Malta
• Sat - Tunis, Tunisia
• Sun - Naples, Italy
• Mon - Citavecchia (Rome), Italy
• Tue - La Spezia (Florence/Pisa), Italy
• Wed - Ajaccio, Corsica
• Thu - Villefranche (Monte Carlo, Nice, Cannes), France
• Fri - at sea
• Sat - Barcelona, Spain
  

11-night cruise offers 5 sailing dates between May and Aug 2011, offering all the same ports as the 10 night cruise, with an additional day at sea.

There are two 14-night trans-Atlantic repositioning cruises
Port Canaveral to Barcelona (May 14th, 2011)

• 8 days at sea, 
• ports of call: Castaway Cay, Madiera (Portugal), Cadiz (Spain), Gibraltar (UK)
  

Barcelona to Port Canaveral (Sept 10, 2011)

• 8 days at sea, 
• ports of call: Gibraltar, Madeira, St. Maarten, Tortola, Castaway Cay
  

Disney Cruise Line - BIG announcement - THIS FRIDAY!

This Friday - Sept 11th - at noon EST, Disney Cruises will be making an exciting announcement about all their new 2011 itineraries for the Disney Magic, the Disney Wonder AND the BRAND NEW Disney Dream cruise ships!

The announcement will be made via webcast, and I plan to attend. I will be "live-blogging" - whoo-hoo!! - so all your Disney Cruise Line nerds fans set your alarm clocks and join me on Friday!



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