JUST ANNOUNCED: NEW DISNEY CRUISE LINE 2012 ITINERARIES

For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will set sail from three new U.S. ports beginning in 2012....New York, Seattle, and Galveston, providing even more exciting options for guests to enjoy a Disney cruise vacation. There are also more itinerary choices than ever before!!!

New York Sailings

Beginning May 25, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail a total of 20 cruises from New York, including:

• 8-night Bahamian Cruises, which will include a day at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay, as well as a stop at Port Canaveral, allowing for a day to spend at Walt Disney World. As part of this itinerary, you will receive a one-day Park Hopper ticket and round trip transportation between the ship and the Walt Disney World resort.


• 5-night Canadian/New England Cruises, which will visit Halifax, Nova Scotia. and Saint John, New Brunswick


• 2-night cruises, perfect for a weekend getaway at sea

Seattle Sailings

Beginning May 28, 2012, the Disney Wonder will sail a total of 14 cruises to Alaska from the Port of Seattle, Washington.

• 7-night Alaskan Cruises, visiting Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan, as well as Victoria, British Columbia

Galveston Sailings

Beginning September 22, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail a total of 12 cruises from the Port of Galveston, Texas.

• 7-night Western Caribbean Cruises, which will visit Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico, as well as Grand Cayman

Los Angeles Sailings

In addition to the 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises, the Disney Wonder will set sail on Disney's first-ever voyage to Hawaii on April 29, 2012.

• 15-night Hawaiian Cruise, departing from the Port of Los Angeles and including stops at Hilo; Kahului, Maui; Honolulu, Oahu; Nawiliwili, Kauai, and Ensenada, Mexico.


• 7-night Pacific Coast Cruises, visiting San Francisco, San Diego, and Ensenada, Mexico.

The Disney Dream will continue to sail 3, 4, and 5-night Bahamian cruises. The brand new Disney Fantasy will offer Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, beginning with her maiden voyage on March 31, 2012.

Bookings for these 2012 itineraries can be made beginning Thursday, April 7, 2012.

Via Napoli---Pizza By The Slice!!

Great News!! Via Napoli in the Italy pavilion at Epcot is now selling pizza by the slice (full pizzas are not available) now through May 28, 2011.

You may place your order at the podium to the left of the restaurant's main entrance.

Items on this limited edition Menu are:
Cheese Pizza, $4.50
Pepperoni Pizza, $5.25
Mini Cannoli, $3.50
Soda – Coke, Sprite and Diet Coke, $2.50
Dasani Water, $2.50

For a limited time, this location will be treated as a quick-service restaurant option on the Disney Dining Plan.

Hours of operation: noon-8 p.m., except on Fridays during Extra Magic Hours (EMH) when the pizza window will be open noon-9 p.m.

Dress your kiddos in adorable Disney clothes!!

We are excited to share with you about a fabulous find for your upcoming Disney trip. Check out the links over at the right, and you'll find Mollygram.

Mollygram is a full-service custom children's clothing company specializing in applique shirts of all kinds. With hundreds of fabrics and appliques available, Mollygram can create a custom outfit for your next Disney World, Disneyland, or Disney Cruise vacation. Currently, they have over 40 different Disney-themed designs available on their website, with more planned for the future.

Check out Mollygram to see what cutie pie Disney things she can make for you and your kiddos. Even if you're not planning a trip just yet....or you just returned from one.....you'll still find great ideas for birthday parties, gifts, or just some Disney fun.

And be sure to tell her Main Street Memories sent you!!!

Bring Main Street Treats to YOUR HOUSE!

Ok, here's the deal! I love the Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie Treats.

No......I mean. I LOVE....totally LOVE....like...get super happy.....LOVE them!

So, when I saw this pan at Wal-Mart....I nearly flipped my lid!

I have been saving this little craft for Spring Break...and was so happy to have a "down day" with nothing planned.....and as I type...it is 2:43 pm and we are all 3 still in our pj's.....and I am totally cool with that!

So, let's get started!

Easy! Melt your butter and your marshmallows together. ON LOW. Do not burn them.
While you are waiting on these to melt, go ahead and get everything else ready.

You will need 6 cups of Rice Krispies measured out and ready.
Then, spray the pan. I love this Crisco cooking spray. It sprays so easy...and does not have a "taste" to it! Easy!

When your marshmallow/butter mixture is ready.....and I mean VERY melty......go ahead and add your Rice Krispies.

STIR QUICKLY.....and then putting them into the sprayed pan.

This needs to happen fast (this is why it is important to have it all ready....)


It's hard to believe.....but the ENTIRE recipe will fit into this one pan! Yes, this is pure Mickey Mouse goodness!

Now, don't worry, if it mounds over, while you are putting it into the pan. This is good.

You want it to mound over, so that you can "pack" it in there.....so it will take a good, solid shape!

Like this:

Ok, then, let it sit for about 10-15 minutes, so it can become a little more "solid".....let the Rice Krispies become one :)

Flip the pan over (I recommend onto wax paper)
And, tada!!! MAGIC!!!!


How fun in the world are these!!!!

**And, note....this thing is HUGE!!! My little helper LOVED them :) Can you tell!

(Spring Break at it's finest...messy hair, and shirt on inside out)

And if you are wild, you can dip it in chocolate!!!

Recipe:
3 Tablespoons Butter
1 Package (10 oz. or 40 marshmallows)
6 Cups Rice Krispies

Melt butter on low. Add Marshmallows until completely melted.

*While melting, prepare pan with butter or cooking spray.

Quickly add Rice Krispies.

Pour into prepared pan.

Have a Magical Treat!

The little-er people can now ride the Aqua Duck!

This is a super fun announcement!

Disney Cruise Line has made a "minor" adjustment (pun completely intended) to its height requirements for the AquaDuck on the Dream. The minimum height requirement for kids will drop from 48 inches to 42 inches. To ride alone, however, the height requirement increases from 48 inches to 54 inches. Also, kids must be at least 7 years old to ride alone. Children under seven must ride with someone who is at least 14 years old.

A fun note: the reason for the change is mostly because the "too little weight" can sometimes slow down or stop the raft in the ride tube.

**Oh, if all of our problems were that we had "too little weight" :)

Fastpass with Mickey!!!

Later this spring, face-to-face meetings with Mickey Mouse will move into a permanent new location at Town Square Theater, located inside the current Exposition Hall area at the entrance of Magic Kingdom® Park.

You will be able to obtain a Disney's FASTPASS® ticket specifying a one-hour window when you can return to see the popular character for hugs, photos and autographs -- without waiting in the standby queue. This marks the first time the complimentary, computerized service has been utilized for a character meet-and-greet at any Disney Park.

Inspired by animated shorts such as The Nifty Nineties and Mickey's Grand Opera, this building befits Mickey's stardom -- with a grand-Victorian-theater elevation, including a marquee that glistens with gold-leaf trim and sparkles with lights. Inside, there's a mosaic floor, lush curtains with gold rope tie-backs and polished-brass chandeliers.

Imagineers are creating new elements and surprises for your Clients, including an interactive queue -- with an extra touch of Disney magic -- and highly themed retail shops.

The Countdown Calendar

So, we have had tons of people asking about having a Countdown Calendar for their upcoming trip, so here's a little something that we whipped up :)

We would LOVE to see it if you make one, and where you post it, or how you use it!

This is just an example of what it will look like!!! Just print it out...cut it out...and fill in the days!!!!

So, here's the link to get yours NOW!

CLICK HERE to get your Countdown Calendar

**But, please do us a favor, if you share it...make sure to give us credit..and not use it as your own!