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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Main Street Memories 365 - New Disney Cruise Line Itineraries for 2012 and 2013
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Main Street Memories 365 - Disney's Coast to Coast Challenge
Disney's Coast to Coast Challenge:
Do you want the ultimate test in endurance with a Disney twist? Then join the runDisney Coast to Coast Race Challenge! If you complete a runDisney half marathon or marathon at the Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort in the same calendar year, then you will receive an additional medal commemorating your achievement!
1) Complete one of the following runDisney Races at the Walt Disney World® Resort: - Walt Disney World® Marathon | AND | 2) Complete one of the following runDisney Races at Disneyland® Resort: - Tinker Bell Half Marathon |
You are automatically entered into the Coast to Coast Race Challenge when you register and complete the required combination of races. Travel West to East or East to West, you choose how to earn your Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal, but you must complete one race at the Walt Disney World® Resort and one race at the Disneyland® Resort. You must have an official time for each of the events that you complete and each event must be either a half marathon or marathon. You will receive your medal after completing the second leg of your Coast to Coast Race Challenge. Limit one medal per runner per calendar year.
Sign up to start your challenge today!Click here to get started!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Main Street Memories 365 - Help! I'm planning a Disney trip!
Help! I'm planning a Disney Vacation!!!
We often get LOTS of emails, with LOTS Of questions, and sometimes, they are very much the same.
That being said, we KNOW how stressful it can be, and we are here to help! And that's why we love what we do! We can help take some of this stress away, and make YOU feel a little more comfortable about your upcoming vacation.
So, here's a Q&A session we had recently with one of our guests, we thought maybe you could find some helpful info in here:
1. Is Hollywood Studios the same thing as Universal Studios?
No, Hollywood Studios is a Disney Theme Park and Universal is it's own.
2. We really want to do the safari at the Animal Kingdom. Is there different safaris or just one? Is there an additional fee to go on the safari or is it covered by the Hopper ticket? Also, is there a particular time of day that you know when the safari is at its best when the animals are more on the move?
Ok. There is a safari, that is an attraction at Animal Kingdom, included in your ticket, that you can do over and over if you want. Then there is the Guided Tour, the Wild Animal Trek. It is an additional $189 per person. Here's some info on it.
3. What at each park is not covered by the Hopper tickets that we will pay out of pocket for?
Nothing at all. Well, there are some "tours" but those are really things that you would not typically do. I can send you some info on those. But, really, all of the rides, shows, attractions, etc are all included. (food, souvenirs, etc are not!)
4. Do meal vouchers work for every restaurant or are there certain ones that take more than one or do not take one at all? Also, I know you said that it covered a snack, a little meal and a big meal, but what does that cover- drinks, apetizers, etc?
Yes, most every restaurant on Disney property takes the Disney Dining plan. If you are using a Table Service, you would get your entree, drink, and dessert. A Quick Service is the entree, drink and dessert, and then a snack (ice cream bar, popcorn, piece of fruit, bottled water.....LOTS of snack options)
5. Do we need to make reservations for our meals and if so how far in advance? or do you do that for us?
Yes, I can gladly do that for you. You can make dining reservations as early as 180 days prior to your arrival, so as soon as we have a confirmation number, we would want to go ahead and get started on that!
6. Will our car be able to stay parked at the resort when we get there or will we need to drive anywhere?
Yes, you can leave your car the entire time, and you can take Disney transportation if you would like. That being said, you also receive complimentary parking while in a Disney resort.
7. Do shuttles have fees and if so how much?
NO ;)
8. Do you have any strong recommendations for romantic things to do or places we must eat while we are there?
Yes, there are a few dining recommendations that I can give. We can check availability when we start working on that :)
9. What do we do if it rains?
If it rains, you can
A) go back, rest, enjoy the resort
B) roll your pants leg up and enjoy the rain, and enjoy the parks with less crowds, because everyone else chose option A
**I always say, a rainy day at Disney is better than a day at home :)
10. So, if you think of everything what will we have to pay for out of pocket once we get there?
If you have the Disney Dining plan, your tickets and your resort, honestly you will need souvenir $$ and probably a little bit of what I call "snacky" money. You might need to buy a breakfast or 2 out of pocket, or you can take bagels, muffins, granola bars, etc to have in the room. And, alcoholic drinks are not included in any of the dinners.
11. How far away is the Pop Century resort from the parks? How far would we have to walk if we needed to go back to the room?
Oh, you would not be able to walk to the Pop Century. You would take the Disney Transportation buses back to the resort. They are at the front of each park, and they run about every 10 minutes back to Pop Century.
12. I know you said that we needed to put down a $200 deposit, how exactly would we do that? And the rest of the money, does that have to be in one bulk payment or do we do that in small payments?
You can pay your deposit however you choose. You can pay via credit/debit card, or you can mail a check. And then on the balance, it is due in full approx 45 days prior to your arrival. And you can make as many or as few payments, as often as you want before then.
13. With Hopper passes, does it matter how many times we go in and out of the parks? Ex. if on day one we stay half a day at the Animal Kingdom and 1/2 day at Magic Kingdom, can we re-enter those parks on a diferent day? I guess just kind of wanting to know how the passes work, do we just present them at the front gates and they take one away from us or how exactly does that work?
You are absolutely correct! As long as you have the hopper option on your tickets, you can go in and out of each Disney Theme park as often as you want, every day, all day!
14. One more question, I know I should have probably asked this before but the last travel agent we had for our honeymoon we did not pay him anything, the resort paid him once we reserved the trip, is that how it works with ya'll or do we have to pay you a fee?
Yes, you do not pay a fee for my service! No fees at all.
We often get LOTS of emails, with LOTS Of questions, and sometimes, they are very much the same.
That being said, we KNOW how stressful it can be, and we are here to help! And that's why we love what we do! We can help take some of this stress away, and make YOU feel a little more comfortable about your upcoming vacation.
So, here's a Q&A session we had recently with one of our guests, we thought maybe you could find some helpful info in here:
1. Is Hollywood Studios the same thing as Universal Studios?
No, Hollywood Studios is a Disney Theme Park and Universal is it's own.
2. We really want to do the safari at the Animal Kingdom. Is there different safaris or just one? Is there an additional fee to go on the safari or is it covered by the Hopper ticket? Also, is there a particular time of day that you know when the safari is at its best when the animals are more on the move?
Ok. There is a safari, that is an attraction at Animal Kingdom, included in your ticket, that you can do over and over if you want. Then there is the Guided Tour, the Wild Animal Trek. It is an additional $189 per person. Here's some info on it.
3. What at each park is not covered by the Hopper tickets that we will pay out of pocket for?
Nothing at all. Well, there are some "tours" but those are really things that you would not typically do. I can send you some info on those. But, really, all of the rides, shows, attractions, etc are all included. (food, souvenirs, etc are not!)
4. Do meal vouchers work for every restaurant or are there certain ones that take more than one or do not take one at all? Also, I know you said that it covered a snack, a little meal and a big meal, but what does that cover- drinks, apetizers, etc?
Yes, most every restaurant on Disney property takes the Disney Dining plan. If you are using a Table Service, you would get your entree, drink, and dessert. A Quick Service is the entree, drink and dessert, and then a snack (ice cream bar, popcorn, piece of fruit, bottled water.....LOTS of snack options)
5. Do we need to make reservations for our meals and if so how far in advance? or do you do that for us?
Yes, I can gladly do that for you. You can make dining reservations as early as 180 days prior to your arrival, so as soon as we have a confirmation number, we would want to go ahead and get started on that!
6. Will our car be able to stay parked at the resort when we get there or will we need to drive anywhere?
Yes, you can leave your car the entire time, and you can take Disney transportation if you would like. That being said, you also receive complimentary parking while in a Disney resort.
7. Do shuttles have fees and if so how much?
NO ;)
8. Do you have any strong recommendations for romantic things to do or places we must eat while we are there?
Yes, there are a few dining recommendations that I can give. We can check availability when we start working on that :)
9. What do we do if it rains?
If it rains, you can
A) go back, rest, enjoy the resort
B) roll your pants leg up and enjoy the rain, and enjoy the parks with less crowds, because everyone else chose option A
**I always say, a rainy day at Disney is better than a day at home :)
10. So, if you think of everything what will we have to pay for out of pocket once we get there?
If you have the Disney Dining plan, your tickets and your resort, honestly you will need souvenir $$ and probably a little bit of what I call "snacky" money. You might need to buy a breakfast or 2 out of pocket, or you can take bagels, muffins, granola bars, etc to have in the room. And, alcoholic drinks are not included in any of the dinners.
11. How far away is the Pop Century resort from the parks? How far would we have to walk if we needed to go back to the room?
Oh, you would not be able to walk to the Pop Century. You would take the Disney Transportation buses back to the resort. They are at the front of each park, and they run about every 10 minutes back to Pop Century.
12. I know you said that we needed to put down a $200 deposit, how exactly would we do that? And the rest of the money, does that have to be in one bulk payment or do we do that in small payments?
You can pay your deposit however you choose. You can pay via credit/debit card, or you can mail a check. And then on the balance, it is due in full approx 45 days prior to your arrival. And you can make as many or as few payments, as often as you want before then.
13. With Hopper passes, does it matter how many times we go in and out of the parks? Ex. if on day one we stay half a day at the Animal Kingdom and 1/2 day at Magic Kingdom, can we re-enter those parks on a diferent day? I guess just kind of wanting to know how the passes work, do we just present them at the front gates and they take one away from us or how exactly does that work?
You are absolutely correct! As long as you have the hopper option on your tickets, you can go in and out of each Disney Theme park as often as you want, every day, all day!
14. One more question, I know I should have probably asked this before but the last travel agent we had for our honeymoon we did not pay him anything, the resort paid him once we reserved the trip, is that how it works with ya'll or do we have to pay you a fee?
Yes, you do not pay a fee for my service! No fees at all.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Main Street Memories 365 - DisneyBaby
Introducing DisneyBaby.com
If you have a special mom or baby in your life to celebrate, Disney Baby has the perfect gift that will make any new mom say "Awwww".Check them out today at DisneyBaby.com
And the fun part is, they want your memories too!
We're proud as new parents about our special Disney Baby Magical Moments feature and can't wait to share it with you. Moms, dads, family and friends will love sharing their photos and special stories about baby... everything from that first giggle to first steps to the messiest of moments. Every moment is magical! Take a second and share a moment now.
Go ahead, add your moment now!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Main Street Memories 365 - Bedtime Stories at Walt Disney World Resort
Did you know you could treat your little ones to a bedtime story at the Walt Disney World Resort?
If you are staying at one of the Walt Disney World Resorts, there is a channel on your in-room television where you can tune in to hear a nightly bedtime story featuring none other than Duffy the Disney bear....Mickey's very own teddy bear! Stories begin nightly every 15 minutes until 10pm.
What a perfect way to end a magical day and send your little ones off for some much-needed slumber!!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Main Street Memories 365 - Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
Visitors to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World will soon have a new interactive experience to enjoy. Cast Members have begun to test a new interactive experience called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Featuring unprecedented interaction with animated characters, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom transforms Adventureland into an immersive game enabling fans to cast spells. In this role-playing, trading card game, players try to defeat the Disney Villains who are working to take over the Magic Kingdom. Armed with magic spells in the form of special cards, players must search for the magic symbols that lead them to the animated villains’ hiding places. By casting different magical spell cards, these Sorcerers can do battle with Yzma, Kronk and other ne’er do wells hiding throughout the land. From fireballs to frantic frogs and cyclones, there are spells to bring down each and every villain, with a simple flick of the wrist. While still in its testing phase, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is expected to be available to Guests early 2012. Playing the game will be included as part of park admission.
If you are part of the testing of this exciting new opportunity, let us know what you think!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Main Street Memories 365 - Disneyland Disney Visa Offer
Day 12
Disneyland has released a new room only special for Disney VISA cardholders only. This deal will become available for the general public to book on January 17, 2012. A Disney VISA card is required at this point to book this deal, and typically, you must pay your deposit with the Disney VISA card at time of booking.
Sample Savings:
Disney’s Grand Californian: 20% off
Disneyland Hotel: 20% off
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel: 25%
While the savings is on the hotel portion only, guests can add specially priced park passes to the room to make it a package, which would then include all the Disneyland extras including Magic Mornings.
Travel must be completed by April 15, 2012. Applies only to standard and concierge level rooms and not valid with previously booked rooms. Excludes applicable taxes and fees. Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and five (5) people maximum per room. Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers.
This offer must be booked by March 11, 2012.
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