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Walt Disney World® Resort has just released their annual FREE dining promotion for select check-in dates (Aug. 28-Oct. 2, Oct. 25-31, Nov. 8-19, Dec. 15-21, 2015). You must "check-in" on one of the above dates, and your stay can extend into one of the black out dates. You will still have free dining for the length of your stay. You must book at minimum of a 3-night resort  hotel stay packaged with a minimum 2-day park hopper or water park and more ticket to qualify for the free dining offer. Availability is extremely limited and must be booked by July 10, 2015. 

*The following resorts or rooms are excluded from this offer:
All Suites, Ft. Wilderness campsites, 3-bdrom Villas, Little Mermaid standard rooms at the Art of Animation, All-Star Movies, Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the villas & bungalows at the Polynesian Village Resort. 

For more information or a no-obligation quote contact us here.
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Have you always wanted to learn how to surf? At Typhoon Lagoon, guests 8yrs and up can learn how to surf in the gigantic wave pool. No matter if you are an excited beginner wanting to learn the basics or a more experienced surfer wanting to amp up your skills like a pro, you will be sure to get the assistance needed by the professional surf instructors. Experienced riders can hang ten in the largest outdoor wave pool before the park opens or after it closes. This is  your chance to spend some time on the water without the crowds...just you, your instructor and the water. 

Each session has up to 100 waves broken into sets of 25, so there's LOTS of opportunity to show your new skills! Lessons are offered on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, early in the morning before the park opens or after the park closes and has a maximum of 25 surfers per session. Times may vary by season and are subject to change. Each lesson lasts 2.5hrs and includes:  
                     *2 professional instructors
                     *Soft-sided surfboard for use during the lesson
                     *Instruction on land first
                     *Opportunity to ride waves up to 6ft tall


Price: $165 per person
*Reservations in advance are required. Please let your Disney travel                              specialist know if you would like to try your hand at learning to surf. This can 
   be added onto your Disney vacation package. 
**Water park general admission ticket is "not" required in addition to the cost
     per person for your lesson. However, if you do not have an admission ticket you      will be escorted to the exit after your lesson is over. 

Are you ready to reserve your 100 waves? 
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Tickets for both Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are now on sale for 2015! This is considered to be a "special event" and does require a special hard ticket to enter the party in Magic Kingdom. There are two options to purchase the special party ticket, either in advance (which your Disney travel planner can handle for you) or at the guest services window at Magic Kingdom for a slightly higher cost per ticket. Popular dates, like October 31st, do tend to sell out so I definitely recommend buying tickets for this event in advance to avoid being turned away on the day of due to it being sold out. The only exception to this would be for military members and their families because they are required to purchase these tickets for certain dates directly guest services at Magic Kingdom. 

If you plan to spend the day at Magic Kingdom, you will need a park ticket in addition to your party ticket to enter the park. Both special ticketed events begin at 7:00pm, but you are allowed to enter the park as early as 4:00pm with just your party ticket. If you prefer to not spend the whole day in Magic Kingdom, this is a great way to save a few dollars (since the party ticket does not cost as much as a normal one day park ticket) and you still get to take advantage of all the attractions as well as the specially themed parades, shows and fireworks! Those that do not have a ticket for the party will be directed to exit the park promptly by 7:00pm. This typically reduces the crowds and also shortens the lines for attractions making it a great opportunity to do something you may not have had a FastPass+ for  or that you would just like to ride again. 

Here's a look at what you can expect at this year's events.

Mickey's Not-S0-Scary Halloween Party
People of all ages are encouraged to grab your favorite costume and join in the Halloween fun! There are be trick-or-treat trails located around the park, and cast members have treat bags free to anyone that needs one. The festivities will begin with Mickey's "Boo to You" Halloween party that is led by the ride of the Headless Horseman followed by your favorite Disney characters, your favorite characters from the Haunted Mansion attraction and other villains all in their Halloween costumes. With the use of special lighting, music and themed decorations parts of the Magic Kingdom are transformed into a "Not So Scary" happy haunting full of fun for children and adults alike.  The evening is culminated by the a special Hallo-Wishes fireworks show. 
Sept. 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27; Oct. 1, 2015
Ticket Prices: Advance Purchase $68 + tax (Adults) or $63 + tax (Children
                          Day of Event: $74 +tax (Adults) or $69 +tax (Children)


Oct. 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29; Nov. 1, 2015
Ticket Prices: Advance Purchase $74 +tax (Adults) & $69 + tax (Children)
                           Day of Event: $79 + tax (Adults) & $74 + tax (Children)
October 31, 2015: $87 + tax (Adults) & $82 + tax (Children)

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party includes the following:
*Mickey's Once Upon a Time Christmas parade
*Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Season special fireworks show
*Celebrate the Season show
*Castle Dream Lights: See the castle transform into beautiful holiday lights
*See the snow fall on Main Street U.S.A.
*Enjoy free Christmas cookies and hot cocoa
*Meet & Greets with some of your favorite Disney characters around the park
Nov. 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19; Dec. 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 2015
Ticket Prices: Advance Purchase: $74 +tax (Adults) & $69 + tax (Children)
                           Day of Event: $79 + tax (Adults) & $74 + tax (Children)

Nov. 20, 29; Dec. 4, 12, 17, 2015 
Ticket Prices:  $79 + tax (Adults) & $74 + tax (Children)

Dec. 18, 2015
Ticket Prices: $79 + tax (Adults) & $77 + tax (Children)


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Disney Cruise Line has just announced that "Tangled: The Musical" will be the newest addition to the live stage show productions on board the Disney Magic beginning November 2015. 


"Tangled: The Musical" will immerse guests in Rapunzel's fairytale world through lavish production numbers and spellbinding music. Three new songs created exclusively for this show by Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Glenn Slater will bring the story to life on stage. 


This new live stage show will feature elaborate costumes, groundbreaking puppetry and stunning set designs. The show will stay trueto the storyline from the hit film-with-a few special twists to create a live staged production.


"Tangled: The Musical" complements the line-up of Disney Cruise Line-exclusive live entertainment performed every voyage aboard the Disney Magic, joining "Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story" and "Disney Dreams...An Enchanted Classic," which will feature a new segment from the blockbuster animated hit "FROZEN" beginning in summer 2015.


The new show will premier during the November 11, 2015 4-night Bahamian sailing aboard the Disney Magic, which will sail 4-night Bahamian and 5-night Western Caribbean cruises from Miami beginning Sept. 30, 2015 through the new year.