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The most over-looked table service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom has got to be The Plaza Restaurant on Main Street. Most people do not even know it is there! The Plaza sits on the corner of Main Street facing the castle and right next to the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. It is quaint and old-fashioned with Victorian accents throughout the restaurant. The menu consists of the standard fare, burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, but the desserts are what stand out the most here. On a recent visit, our group had one of everything! The brownie sundae was AMAZING and one of my favorite desserts of the week. No one in our party of 6 had any problems finding something enticing on the menu and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. At The Plaza, the portions are huge and the prices are low. This is a great option for anyone not on the dining plan. For just a few dollars more than counter service, you can have a great meal and a break from the heat as The Plaza is well air-conditioned.

Celebrations are plentiful at The Plaza. During our visit, there were several birthdays and anniversaries that were given much fan-fare, including decorated tables with pixie dust. The cast members were wonderful and treated each celebration as if it were the most important event that day.

One never knows what will happen when at Disney World and we experienced this first hand. Unbeknownst to us, a cast member had been talking to our son Jacob, 8, during our meal and we thought she was just being friendly but apparently she was on a mission! Jacob was surprised when he heard his name being called out by a man decorated with a sash and an old fashioned hat. He was given the honorary distinction of Junior Mayor of the Magic Kingdom for the day by none other than the Mayor himself. He received a ribbon, a certificate and a fast pass for 6 to be used anywhere in the Magic Kingdom that day! The look on his face when he realized what was happening is a memory that we will remember forever!

Sample Menu items include:

Angus Chuck Cheeseburger - Served on a flour-dusted Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Choose from the following toppings: Cheddar, American cheese, bacon, grilled mushrooms, or grilled onions. Served with your choice of broccoli slaw, homemade chips, or French fries. Veggie Burger available upon request. - $11.99

Grilled Reuben - Thinly sliced corned beef on grilled marble rye with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing. Served with your choice of broccoli slaw, homemade chips, or French fries. - $10.49

Chicken Strawberry Salad - Fresh garden greens, grilled chicken breast, fresh strawberries, and Gorgonzola tossed in a White Zinfandel Vinaigrette dressing. - $12.99

Vegetarian Sandwich - Fresh mozzarella, hummus, basil pesto, cucumber, roasted red pepper, tomato, and lettuce on freshly baked focaccia. Served with your choice of broccoli slaw, homemade chips, or French fries. - $10.49

Brownie Sundae - Vanilla ice cream and a fudge brownie toped with hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry. - $5.99

Original Banana Split - Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream topped with hot fudge, strawberry sauce, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, whipped cream, and a cherry - $6.49

Creamy Hand-Dipped Milk Shakes - Ice cream flavors: Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, mint chocolate chip, no sugar added raspberry sherbet, no sugar added butter pecan, or nonfat chocolate-vanilla swirl. - $4.69
Ice Cream Float - Vanilla ice cream served with choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, or Root beer. - $4.49

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CELEBRATING HOLIDAY MAGIC AT WALT DISNEY WORLD

Now that were are into early November, the holiday season is once again upon us. Celebrating any holiday at Walt Disney World is special, but celebrating Christmastime there is extraordinary. As a Florida resident and longtime annual passholder, I've had the opportunity to experience a lot of great events at Disney, from Star Wars Weekends to Epcot's Food and Wine Festival, but I can easily say that the Christmas season is my favorite time of year to travel to Walt Disney World, as an already magical place transforms into something even more so.

From about Thanksgiving until just about the first few days of January, the parks and resorts are decorated in holiday colors and lights, and there are numerous things to see and special events to partake in. It can seem overwhelming -especially if this is your first holiday visit, or even better, your first visit! So, let me highlight the “must do” and “must see” things.

First up is the Magic Kingdom, and it won't disappoint. Of course you'll get a full dose of holiday cheer just walking down Main Street, seeing all the colorful lights, bows, garland and Christmas trees. Even more impressive is that the majority of the park is decorated in just 3 days, at night, after the park closes! But the highlight to the Magic Kingdom is the “Castle Dream Lights”. Cinderella's Castle is adorned with over 200,000 lights. When on, the castle appears to glisten like ice, and the effect is amazing. I'll admit I shed a tear the first time I saw it. There's a cute show that goes along with the lighting of the castle that happens around dusk, so be sure to check show times so you don't miss it. The castle lighting happens every night during the holidays, and is included with park admission.

For an extra dose of holiday magic at the Magic Kingdom, you might want to attend “Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.” This special separately ticketed event takes place following regular Magic Kingdom park hours. Beginning at 7 p.m., and running until midnight, guests with tickets to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party can enjoy a holiday celebration featuring festive live stage shows, the famous "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade," Disney characters in their holiday best for meet-and-greets and the nighttime spectacular "Holiday Wishes--Celebrate the Spirit of the Season," a winter wonderland of dazzling fireworks set to classic holiday tunes.

No holiday celebration would be complete without snow -- even in Florida, where the weather outside is delightful! At Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party there is a 100 percent chance of flurries on Main Street, U.S.A each party night. And to really put you in that “Winter Wonderland” frame of mind, complimentary hot cocoa and cookies are served. In addition to the holiday fun, guests can enjoy many of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions.

If Christmas lights are your thing, and you just can't get enough of them, then you need to be sure to check out the “Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights” at Disney's Hollywood Studios. No, not that Osborne family. This holiday tradition began more than 20 years ago, when Jennings Osborne strung a thousand lights on his house as a Christmas gift to his daughter. Every year, he kept adding more and more lights, until over a million lights adorned his property After the home exhibit grew larger over several years, the Arkansas Supreme Court ordered the display to be turned off.

The million-light display was transported to Disney Hollywood Studios in 1995, where the spectacle continues to grow larger and brighter each year. In fact, it's up to 6 million lights now! And you thought decorating your house was tough. Some of Osborne's original creations still sparkling brightly at the park today are a giant Mickey Mouse light, dozens of flying angels and Santa Claus light designs. You can see this awe inspiring (and very bright) display on the back lot of Hollywood studios. Just follow the crowds all heading in the same direction.

Some people consider Epcot to be an “adult” park but there's plenty to see and do for the whole family there during the holidays. Around the World Showcase, guests can hear from different story tellers in various countries talk about their country's holiday traditions and celebrations, and even meet Santa Claus at the American Pavillion. While you're there, check out the world's largest gingerbread house, too. Kwanza and Hannukah are also observed as you make your way around the showcase. For the gift shopper, Epcot is a great place to find creative and special gifts from different parts of the world, too. Your evening is topped off with Epcot's nightly fireworks show, “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” , which adds in a holiday finale.

Of course, what makes Epcot really stand out during the holidays in the famed Candlelight Processional. This extremely popular nightly spectacle treats guests to a grand musical performance by a mass choir (over 400 people strong) and 50-piece orchestra who are joined by celebrity narrators in retelling of the beloved story of Christmas.

This years celebrity narrators include Isabella Rossellini, Whoopi Goldberg, Steven Curtis Chapman and Brad Garrett, among many others. Note that the Candlelight Processional does have religious overtones, and some guests have described it as “being in church.” The music you will hear is traditional, non-secular. Think “O Holy Night” and not “Jingle Bells.” Despite this, I think any guest would be doing themselves a disservice if they didn't at least see it once. I don't consider myself religious, but even I was blown away by the beauty of the processional. Insider tip: Although the Candlelight Processional is included with park admission, its popularity means getting a seat often means standing in line for over an hour. For this reason, consider booking a “Candlelight Processional Dinner Package” which includes a great meal at one of Epcot's dining establishments and reserved seating.

You wouldn't think that a jungle themed park would get in on the holiday magic, but you'd be wrong, because Animal Kingdom is all about the holidays! A luminous 65-foot tree sparkling at the park's entrance sets the stage for what's to come. The “Jammin Jungle” parade becomes Mickey's “Jingle Jungle” parade during the holidays. The parade runs daily and features all your favorite characters.

Speaking of characters, at Camp Minnie-Mickey, guests can meet Disney characters dressed in their holiday best while carolers fill the air with renditions of favorite seasonal classics at Santa Goofy's Holiday Village. There's plenty of holiday spirit and great photo opportunities to be had, so bring your autograph book and camera and get in on the fun.

Had your fill of the parks for the day? Then you might head to Downtown Disney for some great holiday shopping. All the stores are beautifully decorated with garland, ornaments and lights. You can even have your picture taken with Santa Claus outside of the World of Disney Store. But get there early, because the line gets long, and stays long throughout the day. Oh, and no trip to Downtown Disney is complete during the holidays without a cup of famous hot chocolate (topped with whipped cream -yummy!) from Ghiradelli's Ice Cream Shop. Even if it's 80 degrees out, you owe it to yourself to have a taste of this hot chocolate, because it's that good.

Alright, so you've seen the parks, you've filled you bags with toys and gifts at Downtown Disney, and you're feeling like you've seen all that Walt Disney World has to offer for the holidays, right? Wrong. You can't head home without taking a tour of some of the resorts and seeing them all decked out for the holidays. Sure, every Disney resort is beautifully decorated for the holidays. But some go all out, and the effect is breathtaking. My two favorites are the Grand Floridian and Wilderness Lodge. At the Grand Floridian, prepare to be amazed at the HUGE Christmas tree in the lobby. And, if you can take your eyes off of that, you'll notice another life size gingerbread house inside, where you can even purchase your own gingerbread houses and cookies!

The Wilderness Lodge to me, IS the holidays. There's just something about a lodge adorned in holiday decorations, yet another huge tree in the lobby, and a roaring fireplace. It's easy to stand there and just for a minute or two, and forget you're in Florida, forget you're in Walt Disney World -at least until a guy goes walking by you in flip-flops and shorts wearing Mickey ears.

Honorable mentions in the “well dressed” resort category that you shouldn't miss while at Walt Disney World for the holidays include the Contemporary Resort, Boardwalk, and Yacht and Beach Club Resort, with its life size gingerbread carousel.

Okay, so now you've seen the parks, you've seen the resorts, you may have even done the Christmas party over at the Magic Kingdom, and you think you've seen and done everything there is at Walt Disney World during the holidays, right? Nope. There's plenty more where that came from. But to find out what else there is to see and do, when to go during the holidays, or where a person finds Christmas dinner at the parks, you'll have to contact me.

Wishing you all a very safe and happy holiday season!

Bob Angelo is a travel consultant with Pixie Vacations and veteran of WDW, having visited over 100 times.

He can be reached at (941) 1347 or at Bob@pixievacations.com

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Walt Disney World’s Epcot resort offers many unique experiences to understand the world we live in. There are many activities that occur daily that immerse you into different cultures. The fall season gives us an even more hands on experience in what the different lands have to offer. During the months of October- November, Epcot provokes the senses with the Food and Wine Festival. Taste delectable offering of foods native to the different lands and also partake in wines from all over the world.

The festival has 27 marketplaces in which to try ethnic foods. Foods from Italy, New Zealand, Argentina, China, Ireland, and more! You can use your snack option on the Disney Dining Plan to purchase most food items offered. Guests can attend low priced or free seminars and demonstrations which include tastings of the cuisines. To attend signature or special events call 407-WDW-Fest (939-3378).

There are other special events that you can purchase separately. On select Thursday and Friday nights you can attend the “3D” Disney Desserts Discovery. The price is $45 a person. You get to sample different desserts then get a V.I.P viewing of Illuminations. There are tequila tastings, food and wine pairings, cheese seminars, food showcases, and dessert seminars. These will broaden your culinary horizons and allow you to enhance your taste buds and maybe bring the chef out in you.

Along with culinary treasures, Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival also has great music. The Eat to the Beat Concert series includes acts such Boys II Men, Jon Secada, Taylor Dane, Sugar Ray, Hanson, and more. These concerts occur at 5:15, 6:30, and 7:45 daily at the USA Pavilion.

Many different ales, beers, wines, and cocktails are offered. You can stop and have a Conga Fruit Punch in Mexico, Chopin Strawberry Balsamic Chiller from Poland, Bacardi Frozen Limón Mojito from Puerto Rico. There really are many opportunities to try different drink and food combinations.

Here are some of the foods offered:

Roasted Corn and Cheese Empanada- Argentina

Shrimp Stew with Coconut and Lime- Brazil

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup- Canada

Crème Brulée au Chocolate au Lait - France

Bison Chili with Wild Mushrooms, Cabernet, and Pepper Jack Cheese- USA

Angelica Hawkins
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La Nouba Mesmerizes Audiences of All Ages at Walt Disney World

For the past 12 years Cirque Du Soleil’s La Nouba, located in Walt Disney World Resort’s Downtown Disney West Side, has entertained audiences with its kaleidoscopic pageantry and exhilarating acrobatic acts. This truly one of a kind show offers its viewers a chance to step into a new world full of unique characters and musical styles. If you are looking for some of Walt Disney World’s most renowned entertainment, La Nouba is sure to exceed your expectations.

La Nouba opened in Downtown Disney’s West Side in 1998 to high flying reviews. The show is one of several produced by Cirque Du Soleil, a company known for its uniquely designed performances that are created to “invoke the imagination, provoke the senses, and evoke the emotions of audience members around the world.”

The premise for La Nouba is a look at what happens when the world of dreams and reality collide with one another. In the world of La Nouba, the ordinary mixes with the extraordinary to create a new dimension rich with color, vibrant with music, and dazzling with talents never before showcased.

The vast array or unusual characters and spectacular performers include two Charlie Chaplin-like clowns, a lovable and whacky pantomime, a dark and sinister strongman, a breathtaking group of young Asian yo-yoists, and many more. With so many characters and acts to display, there is simply not a dull moment in this spectacular stage show.

The arena itself is designed after the classic big top tents, but inside you will find a clean and comfortable theatre setting containing over 1,500 seats. Tickets are available at 5 different price points and start at $57.00 each and can go up to $124.00 for the front and center tickets. While this price may seem high, let me assure you that this spectacular performance is something worth every penny. It should also be said that there are no bad seats in the house; no matter where you sit, you will be guaranteed a direct view of all the action.

In its past 12 years of performances, La Nouba has dazzled and exceeded all expectations for those who have seen it. Next time you are looking for a little something extra out of your Walt Disney World vacation grab a ticket and leap, skip, and jump to La Nouba. I guarantee you an amazing experience that will make your next trip to Disney even more magical.

Angela Westphal

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Veteran Walt Disney World visitors know what a FASTPASS is and use it to their advantage. It is the saving grace for our trips especially during peak seasons or busier times of year. I am all about being prepared for a trip to Disney World and am still amazed at the number of new visitors that have no clue what a Fastpass is or that it's free of charge. So here is my rundown on the fastpass!

This fastpass was one we got on our last trip to Disney World. In order you can see from the top down:

• The attraction and FASTPASS right underneath.
• The first time is the opening of your window to return to the attraction.
• The bottom time is the end of the window (more on that below).
• The next area explains that you can get a fastpass for another attraction after this time.
• The very bottom shows the time at which you received your fastpass.

A few important tips for the new users of fastpass. The most important thing to know is that your fastpass doesn't automatically expire after the window of time on the pass. My experience and that of many others has been you can use your fastpass later but they won't let you into the line one minute before the start of your return window. So if you show up with the above fastpass at 10:24 you will be waiting for 10:25 before they let you in line. I have collected fastpasses in the morning and used them in the evening on the same day with no issue. All fastpass expires the end of the day of issue.

The neat thing about fastpass is although you feel like you are going to the front of the line what's actually happening is your fastpass is saving your spot in line so that you can tour the parks or eat lunch and then come back and get into your spot in line. There is no cost for fastpass and any guest weather staying on property or not can utilize this system. Not every attraction offers fastpass and you can find out which do by checking your park map.

Sometimes you might receive a 'Surprise Fastpass'. There is no rhyme or reason to when you'll get one or from what attraction. You'll notice that all the information on this type of fastpass is the same as a regular fastpass. We got this suprise fastpass while getting our Peter Pan's Flight fastpasses. I have never had to use or even thought of using a fastpass for Mickey's PhilharMagic even during Thanksgiving. The suprise passes seem to more often than not point guests to other attractions in the same area that aren't as popular. This kind of gets it on your radar by spitting out the extra pass. These suprise fastpasses do not count against you getting another fastpass they are just an extra and you can choose to use them or not.

You may even get a pass for a ride like Carousel of Progress in Tommorowland that doesn't even have a fastpass system and is always a walk on. This is again showcasing under utilized attractions.

Spreading pixiedust at the parks is something I try and do each trip. One of my favorite ways to do it is giving fastpasses to others when we know we aren't going to use ours. I have received some funny looks and a lot of smiles. Our last trip we gave 4 passes to some teenagers for Expedition Everest. Sometimes I've had to explain they can use them until the end of the day even if the end return time has come and gone. If you use the fastpass system to your advantage you will never have to wait in massive lines again and be able to tour and enjoy your park days more!

Angela is a Disney Vacation Specialist with Pixie Vacations
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We are putting together some Disney Group Cruises for our Disney Fans. By booking these as a group we can offer you some extras that you would not normally get by booking a single cabin. The best part is the on board ship credit that you will get to spend on the ship. It's free money, so take a special excursion, get a massage, or have drinks on us.

Our first Disney Group Cruise is set for Feb. 2011. It is a 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise on the Disney Magic.

Disney Cruise Line Special

Sail on the Disney Magic - 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Book By October 31, 2010 and Get up to a $250 On-Board Ship Credit.

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Sail Date: February. 19 -26, 2011

Sample Stateroom Rates:

Category: 10C - Deluxe Inside Stateroom (These are Total Prices and not the prices per person.)
2 People $2,425.00
3 People $3,478.00
4 People $4,530.00

Category: 9C - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom
2 People $2,745.00
3 People $3,888.00
4 People $5,030.00

Category: 5C - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
2 People $4,085.00
3 People $5,288.00
4 People $6,490.00

Category: 4 B - Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
2 People $5,425.00
3 People $6,628.00
4 People $7,830.00
5 People $9,033.00

For a free no-obligation quote please contact Pixie Vacations for this Disney Fan Group Cruise Special.

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Call Pixie Vacations Today to hold a cabin. These are group rates and the rates will go up as it gets closer to the cruise sail date. If you think you might be interested you can hold a cabin at the group rate today while you take a few days to decide.

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In December, my parents announced that they were taking my family to Disney World in October. It would be my kids first trip to Disney. My oldest was 8 at the time and the twins were 6. They were excited but they really did not understand what to expect. They kept making comparisons to Six Flags which seemed silly but what could they compare it to? Not much compares to the Disney World experience so it was time to introduce them to all to the Disney magic.

First, I went onto the Walt Disney World vacation planning site and selected customized maps. Here I chose all of my favorite attractions to be highlighted on the maps. I made one for each park - the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Disney will send you the set of customized maps once every 6 months. Of course, having three kids I needed three sets. So, I repeated this at my parent's house and at my in-laws. A couple of weeks later all three sets arrived and I was ready to give them to the kids. The maps are beautiful - written on thick parchment paper they resemble old fashioned treasure maps. The kids went wild over them. They each sat down pouring over the maps and asking what each of the rides were that I had marked. Also included was a map of the whole Disney World complex. They were finally beginning to comprehend how big the whole place was.

I had also ordered from the Disney World website a current Disney World Vacation Planning DVD. As a family, we all sat down to watch it. And not for the vacation planning information - that was done already. But now the kids could put the pictures and sights to the names they had seen on the maps. Certain parts were watched a couple of times and now they were really starting to feel the magic and the excitement.

Next, I bought Birnbaum's Walt Disney World for Kids - basically a travel book aimed at kids for them to read. I started by reading aloud from it before bed to all three kids. They really liked all the descriptions of the rides. It rated them by fun factors and scariness and gave any height restrictions. Soon, my oldest took over the book reading it every night before bed. He even did a book report for school on it. By the time we left for vacation, he had everything he wanted to see memorized. (He still won't give up that book.)

As the summer progressed, I dug out all the old Disney cds that I had played for them when they were little. We would listen to them in the car and the kids would have to guess which movie the song was from and who was singing. It was a great way to get familiar with all the classic characters. We also started re-watching all the Disney movies. My oldest is still disappointed that I can't find a copy of Song of the South to watch.

The last thing I did was order matching Disney t-shirts for everybody. The kids had heard all about the Disney trip that my extended family had taken when I was in high school. 20 people all wearing the same red shirts. This time I found matching Mickey & Minnie Mouse t-shirts for everyone. Armed with autograph books, pens, maps and all that information in their heads they were ready to meet Mickey Mouse. And I knew all the prep time was worth it, when we walked on to Main Street for the first time and R.J. said, "Lets go left to Adventure Land."

Jennifer Webster
jennifer@pixievacations.com
847-909-4575

Are you looking for a Disney World Resort with a little more room to spread out? Do you like the convenience of a full kitchen and daily maid service? Would you like a tranquil peaceful setting, instead of the hustle and bustle of a hotel? And would you like all this at a very moderate price? If so, then The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness are just what you are looking for.

Each individual cabin sleeps six people comfortably. In the bedroom are a twin bunk bed, a double bed, dresser and television. The living room contains a pull down double bed, sofa, dining table that seats six and television. The kitchen is full sized and fully stocked with all the glassware, dishes, silverware and pots & pans you might need. There are no storage containers though so if you tend to have any leftovers you might want to remember to bring ziploc bags or plastic wrap. The refrigerator is full sized complete with ice trays and there is even a dishwasher. Don't worry though, the maid service will load and run it for you. Outside you will find your own patio, picnic table and charcoal grill. At the cabins, you will find more privacy then in a typical hotel room. They are spaced apart enough so that you don't know if you neighbor is home or not.

From each cabin, you can walk to a bus stop. There are three different colored buses that run throughout the Fort Wilderness resort that will take you to the three main destinations on the resort grounds: The Meadow Recreation Area, The Reception Outpost and the Settlement. These buses run about every 20 minutes and will get you anywhere on the resort that you want to go but after a long day at one of the parks waiting for another bus was not fun with three kids. And even the short trek from the bus stop to the cabin was an ordeal. So, on the second day we did break down and rent a golf cart. The golf cart was great, we could speed around the resort wherever and whenever we wanted. Each area had spots to park the golf carts and plug them in for charging. This small luxury was well worth the price.


The Reception Outpost contains the resort's main lobby for checking in and out, airline check in, guest services, golf cart rentals and any Disney information or help you may need. In this area, you will also find The Wilderness Corral Trail Rides, a kennel and most importantly, the bus station. This bus station is where guests can catch a bus to any Disney World park, resort and Downtown Disney.

The Meadow Recreation area contains the resort's main pool complete with water slide, Daniel Boone's Wilderness Arcade, tennis courts, and a snack bar. This pool has the new water slide and hot tub. The kids did their late night swimming here and it was never crowded. Pool was well lit at night, though the slide does close down when the lifeguards go off duty. At 10:00 they warned everybody it was swim at your own risk time. There is one other small pool, the Wilderness Pool. It was near our cabin though and always pretty empty. The kids enjoyed playing here and cooling off during our breaks from the parks. The Meadow Recreation area is also where Chip N Dale's campfire sing-a-long takes place along with a marshmallow roast and the outdoor showing of Disney classic movies. You will also find the Meadow Trading Post here where you can find the typical Disney souvenirs along with a decent selection of convenience foods and kitchen staples. Prices are very high on all the grocery items. So, if you wanted to use the kitchen to save money, bypass buying your food here. In your cabin, is the number for a local grocery store that will deliver the groceries right to your cabin.

The top of the resort is called the Settlement. This is where you will find Pioneer Hall, home of the famous Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. If you've never seen this show or even if you have, don't miss this high energy, hilarious show. Kids and adults of all ages will enjoy. Also in Pioneer Hall, you will find Trail's End Restaurant and Crockett's Tavern. Next door is the Tri-Circle D Ranch where you can take a carriage ride, wagon ride or even pony rides for the kids. There is a Settlement Trading Post which is slightly smaller then the Meadow Trading Post and contains basically the same items at the same high prices. A children's playground is also here right before you reach the beach and the marina and boat launch. Here you can rent watercraft, join in on fishing excursions and yes, take the ferry boat to the Magic Kingdom. Nothing quite beats the feeling of riding the ferry to the Magic Kingdom for the first time. Boats also can take you to Wilderness Lodge, the Contemporary, and the Polynesian resorts.

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness is an expansive resort with lots of recreation opportunities. If you never left the resort in a week, you still wouldn't have done everything and seen everything the resort has to offer. Its moderate pricing gives a family room to spread out without breaking the bank. And its peaceful and tranquil setting offers a quiet place to unwind after a busy day among the crowds and bright lights of the parks. The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness is one of Disney's best family resorts and has a little something for everyone.

Jennifer Webster

Please contact me to help you plan your magical Disney vacation.

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Enjoy the taste of Southern European cuisine at Citricos, located inside Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Inside this signature restaurant, the master chefs rotate dinner selections frequently with American dishes inspired by the cuisine of Provençe, Tuscany and the Spanish Riviera. My wife and I have eaten here three times in the last year, and each time, the menu ha been different. Menu choices including steak, pastas, and seafood, depending on the season, but every dish is unique, and every dish is delicious. You can also choose from the extensive and award winning wine list featuring a number of international wines that are available both by the glass or the bottle.

Located on the second floor, the restaurant overlooks the courtyard and pool area, and if you are enjoying a later dinner, you might even catch a view of the fireworks from the Magic Kingdom (though the music is not piped in). Other tables overlook the bustling kitchen where you can admire the chefs bring their creations to life. Although the dining room is large and seats numerous guests, it still feels very intimate and is a wonderful setting for a romantic dinner. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable.

For even more of an intimate setting, guests may elect the Chef's Domain, where guests can order off the traditional menu or have the chef create a menu in a private dining room.

Citricos is a signature restaurant and costs two table service credits on Disney's Dining Plan. For guests not on the plan, Citricos also accepts the Tables in Wonderland card.

Photo courtesy of Disney.

Bob Angelo
Pixie Vacations
(941) 840-1347
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It’s That Time of Year Again

It’s that time of year again when the kids head back to school, the weather gets cooler, and of course, Disney pulls out some deep discounts. You wonder why Disney the most “kid friendly” place on earth offers great deals when the kids are in school. (I have wondered this for years) These discounts are so tempting – do you pull the kids out of school and head for the most magical place on earth? Well, here is an option that may allow you to do just that. Did you know that most school districts will approve an educational leave for a trip to see the Big Cheese? Yes, you read correctly. You can take the kids to see Mickey and get a discount too!!!

I bet you never thought of Mickey Mouse and Cinderella as educational. But, Walt Disney World has educational opportunities beyond belief – hands on learning that could never take place in a classroom. Let’s look at this in a more in depth perspective:

The Magic Kingdom: This is the world where make believe and storytelling comes to life. This where children can use their imagination to transform them into the story books that they have read prior to their arrival such as Cinderella, Winnie the Pooh, Pinocchio, and Dumbo. I don’t think any classroom can allow a child to become a part of a story quite like a trip to Walt Disney World. Don’t forget the hall of presidents. This is an exhibit like none other. Where else can you see all of our presidents in one place?

Epcot: WOW!! The education prospects here are endless. Let’s start with a trip to The World Showcase. Can you imagine touring 11 countries in one day? It can be done here! You can visit and dine with natives of the countries, buy merchandise exclusive to the particular country, and see special shows related to each country. Now, tell me that’s not educational! Another part of Epcot is Future World. I think the name says it all. Here a child can see what concepts are out there for the future, whether it is a future automobile, a new way to grow plants, or exciting futuristic communicational devices.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Here children can learn the magic of movie making, the lights, the sounds, and the stunts. They can also learn how their favorite cartoons come to life through animation. This is the perfect place for an aspiring little actress or actor. Where else can you see the Hollywood lights without traveling to Hollywood?

Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Imagine a 500 acre animal sanctuary. This has got to be the most educational experience of all that Disney has to offer. Here children can learn about hundreds of different species of animals. How they are cared for and where they are native to. Disney’s Animal Kingdom also boasts two countries much like Epcot where you can have one on one experiences unique to each country. If you have a dinosaur fanatic you can also visit Dino Land to explore these enormous creatures of the past.

So, you may ask, if I have personally taken advantage of the deep discounts and taken my children to Walt Disney World during the school year? Well, I am for the first time this September. Not only taking my daughter who is in kindergarten, I am taking my two nieces who are 15 and 11. I have contacted the schools principals and am in the process of completing the paperwork. The paperwork in my district consists of a letter outlining what we will be doing each day and what role it will play in the educational experience. Also, ways that they can share their Disney experiences with their classmates. Yes, it will require some extra effort on your part. But, it will pay off in the end when you see your child light up at the sight of Mickey Mouse and his/her classmates when he/she shares the magical experience. Not to mention the little extra cash the discounts will leave in your pocket!


Natalie is a travel agent with Pixie Vacations. She would be more than happy to guide you to deep Disney discounts and assist you with an educational leave for your children. You may contact her at Natalie@PixieVacations.com, 304-784-5705, or find her on facebook – Natalie Pixie Vacations.

Pin trading is a fun activity the whole family can participate in. For our family it has added a new dimension of fun to our Disney World vacation both at the parks and beyond! Never done it? Here are some tips from my personal experience to help you get started.

You’ll need a lanyard to get you started. Lanyards can be bought ahead of time online at the Disney Store or they can be bought at most stores gift shops and stores on Walt Disney World Property. If you are looking for a unique or a hard to find lanyard buying on Ebay can be an option too. Starter lanyards can be purchased with pins already attached and this is an easy way to get started.



Now that you have some pins and a lanyard to wear them on where can you trade for pins? Any cast member wearing pins are happy to trade with you. This includes the parks as well as resorts, restaurants and Downtown Disney. Kids have a few extra opportunities to trade as cast members wearing green lanyards at Walt Disney World and those wearing teal lanyards at Disneyland only trade with the littlest guests between ages 3-12. Remember not to interrupt a cast member when they are doing their job to trade pins, wait your turn and they are always happy to let you look at their pins.

Pin etiquette is something you should be aware of before trading but most of this is common sense, if you forget what to do just ask the cast member.
1. Always ask the cast member to see their pins, never reach for or grab their pin pouch or lanyard.
2. You can’t trade a cast member for a pin they already have.
3. You can’t trade more than 2 pins with one cast member.
4. You can’t buy a pin from a cast member you can only trade for the pin you want.

Now that you’ve got all these pins what do you do with them when you get home? My family purchased a pin binder when we first got into pin trading. This book is a great way to keep all your pins together and in a book where you can easily store it and share it with friends and family. If you have some really special pins you can display them in a shadow box and hang it on the wall. Another neat idea is displaying your pins on a framed cork board. Just hang the board up and stick your pins on it. You can get as creative as you want with this and it’s all personal preference. We love pin trading at Disney and although it can become an expensive habit the thrill of finding the pin you’re looking for can be magical!

Angela is a Disney Vacation Specialist with Pixie Vacations
Contact: Angela@PixieVacations.com or 865-247-5462
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Christmas at Disney World 2010 (Dec 19 event open to everyone)

What's better than some Christmas cheer? Christmas at Walt Disney World, that's what's better! Come join us to say hello to your fellow Facebook, Blog and Disney fans and enjoy the Holiday decorations at the Happiest Place on Earth. We would love to meet everyone and talk Disney, and we will be planning some fun surprises.

Date: Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Location: Contempo Cafe, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World (4th Floor of the resort)

We will be keeping a name / contact list. So please RSVP here on Facebook or by email to Steve@PixieVacations.com

Check back here for updates and some fun surprises.

The first person to write a review of the New Via Napoli, Restaurant in Epcot's Italy will win a personalized monogrammed Disney Beach Tote from Pixie Vacations. You must include photos of the restaurant, you eating there, and photos of the food items you ordered in your review. If it was great or horrible, please tell us.

The first person to Email their full and complete review with photos to Steve@PixieVacations.com will win and their review will be posted at http://planthemagic.blogspot.com/ and sent to Chip and Co.

Like WDW Vacations on Facebook and you will be automatically entered into the August Giveaway.

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There is nothing more magical than a Disney vacation. Except maybe for a Disney Wedding! Did you know that you can get married at the most magical place on earth? Just like with everything else Disney goes the extra mile to make your special day more magical. From rehearsal dinners to honeymoons, Disney Fairytale Weddings and Honeymoons offers everything from small intimate affairs to over the top extravaganzas.

There are three packages to choose from to make all of you Disney wedding wishes come true!

First off is the Escape collection which is the most intimate option meant for just the two of you or up to 18 guests. You can chose from dozens of locations around the property with the most popular being the Wedding Pavilion. This chapel located on Bay Lake Adjacent to the Grand Floridian Resort offers breathtaking views of Cinderella Castle as you say your vows. After your Magical Ceremony you and your guest will enjoy a champagne toast and wedding cake. Follow up the wedding with a magical Disney Honeymoon.

Next on the list is the Wishes package meant to fulfill your Wedding desires. Be whisked to your wedding destination by limo, or is horse drawn carriage more your style?

Have you ever wanted to be married in front of Cinderella Castle? That can be arranged. How about at sunrise in Epcot? Underneath a firework filled sky? All of these options can be attained with this very customizable option. Afterward party into the night surrounded with all of your special guests. Minnie and Mickey could even show up for a visit. Keep in mind however that there is a minimum spending limit in order to book a Wishes Package.

And Last but not least there is the Couture package. Meant to be whatever your heart desires the Couture package is just that, the ultimate in customization. Fine tune all the details from what location to have the ceremony to the design of your wedding cake. This is the epitome of luxury where you will be assigned a wedding team trained by wedding planner David Tutera in order to make sure that your every wish is fulfilled. They give you the options you decide what is right for you!

Whether you have the most lavish wedding surrounded by 500 of your nearest and dearest or want an intimate ceremony with just you and your loved one Walt Disney world can make it happen and make sure you have the magical wedding that you have always dreamed of For more information on Disney Weddings call the Disney Wedding Team at 321-939-4610 and request a Brochure.

For help planning you Disney Honeymoon or any Disney World Vacation Contact- Kari Boyle at 484-415-0373 or Email me at Kari@PixieVacations.com

When we arrived at WDW, we weren't sure what to expect from this resort. I have only ever stayed at Moderate resorts. I was worried that this hotel would not live up to my expectations. I changed my mind as soon as we pulled into the parking lot.

As we drove through the Resort area we could see All Star Music and Sports first, the Movies resort was in the back. We arrived at Cinema Hall at about 2pm, check in only took about 15 minutes. We grabbed our welcome packet and went directly to our hotel room. As we came to our area of the Resort, I realized we were lucky enough to get the Toy Story section. My son Gavin was in awe over the massive Buzz Lightyear and the green army men on top of the building.

Once we arrived in our room, i noticed it was a little small. The room had double beds, a dresser/tv stand, a vanity area outside the bathroom, and a small bathroom with a shower/tub. The room was decorated with star lights mounted on the wall above the beds, the bedding was in theme with the resort donning the Mighty Ducks, Cruella De vil, and much more.

We went exploring the area once we were done putting our clothes away. There was a playground area near our room, a laundry mat was by the Fantasia pool, near Cinema Hall there was Silver Screen Spirits Bar,we checked out the other themed areas and took many pictures.

We ate many times at the World Premier Food Court, and the food was delicious. We had the Dining plan so we took advantage of having a close Counter service meal. One time we bought ice cream sundaes from there for our snack. These were well worth the money. They were huge!! None of us could finish them and you could add pretty much whatever you pleased on them.

Transportation time for the buses was rather slow. Because we had to stop at All Star Music and Sports to pick up those guests it took a longer time than some of the other resorts. One good thing is that these resorts are very close to the Animal Kingdom so you won't be spending as much time on the bus to go there.

Overall, this resort was wonderful. It fit our needs and didn't break the bank. The rooms were on the small side, but we really didn't spend that much time in the room, so it didn't bother me. A major plus to staying at a Value Resort is being on property and experiencing the magic the whole vacation. We will most likely stay at this resort again and I highly recommend it to anyone with small children!

Angelica Hawkins
Phone: 812-604-1618
Email: Angelica@PixieVacations.com

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Pixie Vacations is now working with Autism on the Seas.

This program is a free service which goes the extra mile for autistic passengers. I was made aware of this service through my sister-in-law and her husband. They have a 6 year old son who is autistic, and another sister-in-law has a 9 year old daughter who is autistic- so these are things we want to keep in mind as we plan a family reunion. This will make the trip easier for the kids, as well as the parents if we have these services.

They arrange for all your needs: diet, dinner seating, priority boarding and disembarkation, extra assistance at pier, and any special equipment needed.

You may opt to cruise on one of their group cruises which are set up dates, otherwise you can go on your own schedule and have some of these extras for your family.

They work with many different cruise lines- Royal Caribbean, Disney, Norwegian, Celebrity and Carnival.

These services are specific to Royal Caribbean and Carnival:

* Autism awareness cruise staff
* Special nametags
* Service animal needs
* Pre-cruise questionnaire so they can make sure they have all needs covered
* Cruise PECS
* Social story- printable pages to share with your family member what will happen and what to expect
* Private muster drill area
* Special gifts
* Exemption from dinner dress codes
* Any other special requests made at time of booking

How to book:
If you are interested in this service, I can help you get your booking and deposit set up (group or individual), then I will contact Autism on the Seas for their services once we have a confirmation number. As long as you haven't applied full payment, Autism on the Seas is happy to take your request.

Linds is a Disney vacation specialist with Pixie Vacations
Contact: Linds@PixieVacations.com or 1-678-3PIXIE9
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Disney’s All Star Movies resort is a value resort which offers Disney movie themed buildings. The resorts are decorated in Toy Story, 101 Dalmatians, Fantasia, The Love Bug, and Mighty Ducks.


The Toy Story area has a big checker board, a door to Andy’s Room, a 25 foot tall Woody complete with cowboy hat, and 35 ft. tall Buzz Lightyear. There is a large RC sitting near a walkway that provides great photo opportunities.

The 101 Dalmatians area is decorated in bones, paw prints, and fire hydrants. The Dalmatians are seen throughout the area, pups are all over the railings. Perdita and Pongo stand larger than life keeping a watchful eye over the little ones.

The Fantasia area has brooms, buckets, sorcerer’s hat, nutcrackers, and ballerina shoes. There is a Fantasia inspired pool there as well. Sorcerer Mickey is at the end of the pool shooting water out of his fingers.

Hockey pucks, hockey sticks, masks, and more decorate the Mighty Ducks buildings. This area is great for sports fans! Goofy stands as Goalie at the Mighty Ducks pool. This pool is in between the 101 Dalmatians and Mighty Ducks sections.





Cinema Hall is where you check in this area has an arcade, shops, a food court, and more. World Premier Food Court offers 5 different marquee venues in which to eat. This quick service dining area offers things such as pizza, hamburgers, ice cream sundaes, ribs, and more! Room Service can be used as well. There is also Silver Screen Spirits, a Poolside bar that offers spirits and snacks.

There are 2 room options: Standard or Preferred. Preferred locations offer rooms close to the pools, parking lot, or guest service locations. Standard rooms are in other areas throughout the resort.

Other info:

1920 guest rooms
Check in is at 4pm check out is 11am
Offers child care services
Refrigerator rentals
High Speed Internet
Daily Maid Service
Express Check Out
Laundry Facilities
Handicap accessible rooms
Playground
Disney Transportation to and from the parks
And more!!

Angelica Hawkins

I have traveled to Disney World with my family as a child, my friends, my husband, my husband and children and with the entire rest of our family which usually consists of approximately 25 people. When my family travels as a large group we always set up a Grand Gathering. Sure you could just call your travel agent and book a room, but there are several things you would be missing out on.

For instance, when you book rooms as a Grand Gathering, Disney gives some preferences in trying to keep you as close together as possible within your hotel. Now if you are with your entire family some of you may not want to be so close as you will be with them all day and may want to get away from them, but at the end of the day, it is nice when you can be around each other for the whole experience.

The other great thing about being a Grand Gathering is that when you book your dining reservations and place them under your Grand Gathering number they will do everything they can to keep you together in the restaurant. I do suggest with a Grand Gathering that if you are making dinning reservations you do so at the 180 day mark if you can – it will be easier to book the reservations together. Not that you will not be able to do after that time, it is just easier.

I have planned Grand Gatherings for my family year after year and I find that if you make a tentative itinerary for each day while your there everyone has a place to start their day from, but usually will at least meet up later on for a nice sit down dinner and finish out the night together. Also, this makes it easier for people to meet up during different points in the day.

The last thing that many people do not realize is that there are Grand Gathering Experiences available at Disney World. As of today they are several different Grand Gathering Experiences available, they are: Good Morning Character Breakfast in the Magic Kingdom at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant; Safari Celebration Dinner in the Animal Kingdom for an end of day tour of the safari and then dinner in the Tusker House Restaurant; and International Dinner & Illuminations Dessert Reception in Epcot for dinner family style and musical entertainment and storytelling activities and after all of that you are escorted to a reserved lagoon area to view Illuminations and enjoy a dessert buffet. There are extra charges per person for these experiences, but as a group you can enjoy something exciting and new.

So which way is better, just booking a room or booking as a Grand Gathering? Well there is no extra cost to book as a Grand Gathering so the benefits are that they will always try to keep you together in your hotel and dining. In addition, you open yourself up to try some new experiences that you might have otherwise missed.

While it can be complex to plan a Grand Gathering, having the right agent handle all of the details for you will make it that much simpler so that you can enjoy your Grand Gathering stress free with no extra cost to you.

Not sure if your group is the right size to be considered a Grand Gathering? As long as you are a party of 8 or more ages 3 and up you would qualify. If you would like more information on booking a Grand Gathering or on a Disney Vacation in general, please contact me at Lauren@PixieVacations.com or 732-961-3079 for a free quote!

Great Rates on Fall Bahamian Cruises

Consistently rated by Disney Cruise Line® Guests as their favorite port of call, Castaway Cay is the ultimate private island paradise in the Bahamas designed with one-of-a-kind areas and activities for every member of the family.

3-Night Bahamian Cruises

* Starting at $399* per person, double occupancy
* Available most sail dates Sept. 9 – Dec. 16, 2010

4-Night Bahamian Cruises

* Starting at $499* per person, double occupancy
* Available most sail dates Sept. 26 – Nov. 14 and Nov. 28 – Dec. 5, 2010.


*Rate valid for Category 11 stateroom. Government Taxes and Fees and excursions are not included. Rates in U.S. dollars. Subject to availability. See Disney Cruise Line website for applicable Terms and Conditions.

Ships' Registry: The Bahamas

Contact our sponsor PixieVacations.com to book this special before it is gone.

Booking and Travel Window:

* Booking Window: May 3 – Aug. 14, 2010
* Travel Window: Valid for stays most nights Aug. 15 – Oct. 7, 2010, Oct. 22 – Oct. 28, 2010, Nov. 12 – Nov. 18, 2010, Nov. 27 – Dec. 2, 2010 and
Dec. 10 – Dec. 21, 2010

Buy this Walt Disney World Resort vacation package with hotel and Theme Park tickets and get a Disney Dining Plan FREE!

Are you hungry for some fun? At this affordable price, you can enjoy meals included for every night of your visit! What a delicious way to enjoy their Walt Disney World® Resort vacation.

Offer Details:

When you purchase a 5-night, 6-day Walt Disney package that includes accommodations for five nights at a select Disney Moderate Resort and a 6-day Magic Your Way Base Ticket, they’ll get the Disney Dining Plan free**.

Those who purchase a 5-night, 6-day Magic Your Way Package with accommodations at a select Disney Value Resort get a free Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan.

Sample Pricing:

$1,843 for a family of four*, staying in a standard room at a select Disney Moderate Resort. That’s like paying $77 per person, per day!

$1,440 for a family of four*, staying in a standard room at a select Disney Value Resort. That’s like paying $60 per person, per day!

Ask about packages for other lengths of stay and accommodations at other select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels.

Booking Information:

When calling or email Pixie Vacations, please ask for package code WG7 for FREE Dine or NF3 for FREE Quick Dine.

* Price based on 2 Adults, 1 Junior and 1 Child. The number of packages available at these rates is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same package. Tickets are for 1 theme park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. No group rates or other discounts apply. Offer is nontransferable. Advance reservations required.

** Excludes gratuities and alcoholic beverages. Children ages 3-9 must order from the children’s menu if available. Some table-service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase.

Contact:
Pixie Vacations
www.PixieVacations.com

Disney's new Hawaii resort, Aulani, will be taking it's first hotel reservations on August 2, 2010 for travel starting on August 29, 2011.

The 360 hotel room/481 multi-bedroom vacation villa resort, designed for family travel, has been under construction since last summer on 21 acres of beachfront at West Oahu’s Ko Olina Resort & Marina.

Walt Disney Parks & Resorts first announced the Hawaii resort project in October 2007, shortly after purchasing the Ko Olina acreage. Ground was broken on the project—then called Disney Vacation Club Resort Hawaii—in November 2008.



Disney’s design plans for the Aulani Resort & Spa include 48,685-square-feet of outdoor features, including a centerpiece “wonderland of water” featuring snorkeling lagoons, river pools, sunset-facing hot tubs, waterfalls, water slides, fishponds, pathways and tide pools stocked with native sea life. The resort will also include an 18,000-foot family-friendly spa, two restaurants, kids clubs, wedding lawn and a 14,545-square-foot convention and banquet facility. The resort also claims one of the man-made crescent lagoons along the Ko Olina shoreline.

Disney has said that it plans to market the Hawaii resort toward luxury family travel.

Hotel rooms available to book: August 2, 2010

Resort Open for Hotel guest stays: August 29, 2011

Call Pixie Vacations to plan your Disney Aulani Vacation 678-815-1584
Or contact one of our agents at PixieVacations.com

Book any Disney Cruise and get the lowest possible rate and a $25 on board ship credit.

Good for all sail dates.

Must book by July 30, 2010.

Contact Pixie Vacations for this Disney Cruise Line Special.
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When using Disney's Magical Express, your Disney experience begins right at the airport. After debarking from the plane, there is no need to stop and collect your luggage. All you have to do is head straight to the Disney's Magical Express Welcome Center. Once there, friendly cast members will check you in and direct you to the right bus for your resort. Some buses will stop at more then one resort. The bus driver will stow away any carry on luggage and you can climb aboard. The luxurious bus has wide comfortable seating, a t.v. monitor every rows, and to the kids delight a restroom in the back of the bus.

Once all the passengers are on board and the bus starts moving, the monitor starts playing a Disney video previewing all the wonderful things everyone will be able to do on their Disney world vacation. This vacation video plays until your destination is reached. The bus drops you off at your chosen resort and unloads you at the main lobby ready to check in. No parking hassles with this service.

The night before departure you can use the Resort Airline check in service at your resort's lobby. The desk confirmed the departure time of Disney's Magical Express for the return trip to the airport. It leaves approximately 3 hours before your flight is due to take off. Again on the return trip, the video plays thanking you for staying at a Disney resort and welcoming you for a return trip. The bus makes several stops dropping everyone off at the right gate.

Disney's Magical Express provided first class round trip service from the airport to your chosen Disney resort. And all for the very low price - of free! Yes, this service is provided free to all guests of a Disney World Resort. No one can go wrong using Disney's Magical Express.

Jennifer Webster

Please contact me to help you plan your very own Disney Dream Vacation!

Phone: 847-909-9387
e-mail: jennifer@pixievacations.com
website: pixievacations.com