2009 E-Brochures now available! Click on the links below to view, they are fantastic!
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Sorry folks, I’ve been unable to accept new clients for the past week or two but now I’m almost back to 100%! I’ve had a bad run of bronchitis and a variety of other unlucky events (husband threw his back out, daughter sick) that had run me down. I’m working through those problems and getting ready to start working with new clients!
Disney recently released fabulous new package deals for 2009:
Through Dec. 20, 2008, when you purchase a 4-night, 4-day non-discounted Walt Disney Magic Your Way package you’ll get three additional nights (with tickets) free. This offer is valid for stays most nights Jan. 4 – April 4 and April 19 – June 27, 2009. Plus, if you travel on this package between Jan. 4 and March 29, 2009, you’ll also receive a Disney Gift Card worth $200 that you can choose to spend at the Walt Disney World Resort during your stay.
Disney has announced their ‘theme’ for 2009: “What will you celebrate?”
Birthdays, anniversaries, personal triumphs – there’s so much in life worth celebrating!
Guests who visit one of the Theme Parks at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida or Disneyland® Resort in California on their birthday in 2009 can get in free.* You will receive one of the following:
- A birthday fun card in an amount equal to the price of a Walt Disney World Resort 1-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket** or a Disneyland Resort 1-Day/1-Park Ticket** for use on your birthday for merchandise, recreation or fun activities, as applicable, at select participating locations at the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort; or
- A special birthday FASTPASS badge*** for certain attractions at the Theme Park you visit on your birthday; or
- A Walt Disney World Resort 1-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket* or a Disneyland Resort 1-Day/1-Park Ticket for you to use any time until your next birthday.
It all begins when you visit disneybirthdaytreat.com and register your birthday!
*No cash refunds or credits will be given. Valid ID, including proof of birth date, required at gate or ticket booth. Guests should visit disneybirthdaytreat.com for details and to register their birthday.
**Based on ticket price of Walt Disney World Resort 1-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket at the gate, excluding tax, or ticket price of Disneyland Resort 1-Day/1-Park Ticket at the Main Entrance ticket booth. Adults receive card in the amount of an Adult ticket, children (3-9) receive card in the amount of a Child ticket. For terms and conditions of the card and details on participating locations and applicable activities and services that may be purchased with the card, visit disneyparks.com/birthdayfuncard.
***The number of birthday FASTPASS badges issued is limited and may not be available after 11 a.m. Valid Theme Park admission required. FASTPASS badge for birthday celebrant and up to 5 members of his/her party.
The 2009 packages for Walt Disney World® Resort vacations have been announced! The most significant change seems to be a slight increase in the cost of the dining plans as well as the addition of a new plan focusing on quick service meals.
Contact us for all of your Walt Disney World® Resort reservation needs!
Contact us today for tickets before the price increase takes effect on Sunday, August 3rd!
Visit the Orlando Sentinel’s website at this link: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/orl-disney-price-increase-080108,0,286532.story for more on the increases.
There are 23 exciting adventures awaiting you and your family in 2009! Bookings begin August 1, 2008.
New for 2009: South Africa, Northern California (San Francisco and Yosemite), Alaska (Fairbanks and Denali), Northeast US (Boston and NYC), US/Southwest Canada (Northern Rockies), Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, European Alps, Italy (Sorrento and Florence)
Returning adventures: Spain, Austria and the Czech Republic, China, Australia, Peru, Southern California, Costa Rica, Ireland, England, Italy, Germany, France, Mid-Atlantic US (Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Williamsburg), Wyoming (Yellowstone)
Also offered in 2009 on select dates for the South Africa and Northern California adventures are ’signature trips’. Signature trips are the ultimate in luxury with a variety of VIP upgrades. Treat yourself!
Contact us today for early booking rates before they’re all spoken for! These adventures are unlike any other and definitely well worth the money. The Disney experience, quality and safety make these a must-do, especially for international destinations!
UPDATED!
The current word is that the 90-day reservation window that has been in effect is permanent. Stay tuned!
The Walt Disney World® Resort is in the process of setting up a new system for making dining and other recreational reservations. During the change from happening through sometime in late November 2008, you will only be able to make dining reservations for meals through mid-late March 2009. In late November, the reservation process will return to the 180-day window that is currently in place. The exceptions to the interim change are Victoria and Albert’s Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and Chef Mickey’s Restaurant, all of which will maintain the current 180-day reservation process.
Disney reports that in the future, dining reservations will be able to be made online but they haven’t released a date for when that change will take effect. That is exciting news!
Remember that GototheMouse.com will gladly suggest and reserve all of your table service (aka sit-down meals) for you, at no charge, when you make your Disney travel reservations with us. Why spend your valuable time and money on the phone when we are here to take care of those details for you?
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Disney is planning to close the six nightclubs that are currently located at Pleasure Island in the Downtown Disney® area. The closures are to take place after 9/27/08. The plans reportedly include replacing those clubs with additional retail and restaurant locations. Visit this link to the article at the Orlando Sentinel website for additional details.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/orl-disney2808jun28,0,2367595.story
Prices have increased at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, home of fabulous makeovers for girls and boys (over 3 years old). There are three packages for girls to choose from: Coach, Crown and Castle. The Coach package now starts at $49.95 plus tax and includes hair style and make-up. The Crown package now starts at $54.95 plus tax and includes hair, make-up and nail polishing. The Castle package now starts at $189.95 plus tax and includes a photo package, hair, make-up, nail polishing and a complete costume of your choice plus accessories. Also available are Hannah Montana makeovers!
Boys aren’t excluded from the fun! Boys can get a Cool Dudes package which includes hair gel and confetti for $7.50 plus tax!
My daughter has experienced the Crown package and it was a complete joy to watch her magical transformation! She had a wonderful time and we took a lot of great photos! You get to keep the make-up and nail polish used as well so we’ve been able to experience several mini-makeovers since we’ve returned home!
Reservations for these services are strongly recommended with a credit card guarantee required. There are two locations to serve your prince or princess, the Downtown Disney® area and the Magic Kingdom® Park.
Let GototheMouse.com reserve your makeover as a part of our personalized vacation planning service!
Prices and availability subject to change without notice.
The Walt Disney World® Resort has announced an increase in the rental price of strollers at the Theme Parks effective 4/6/08. The rental price for single strollers is now $15 per day (previously $10 per day). Double strollers are now $31 per day (up from $18). Multi-day rental discounts are still available for a slight reduction in cost per day (single strollers $13/day and double $27/day). As always, you are still allowed to bring in your own stroller during your visit. There are also umbrella-type strollers available for purchase at various locations for around $40 plus tax.
Prices subject to change without prior notice.
