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Who Wants to Be a Mouseketeer?

Are you ready to test your Disney knowledge? Who Wants to Be a Mouseketeer is the Disney version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Who Wants to Be a Mouseketeer is one of the family activities onboard Disney Cruise Line so everyone is welcome to attend. Guests are randomly selected from the audience to play the game. Contestants are given two life lines including 50/50 and asking the audience. If a contestant is able to answer five questions correctly then they become an official Mouseketeer. Just like the game show the questions start off really easy and then gradually become more difficult as you get closer to becoming a Mouseketeer. The difficulty level is also based on whether the contestant is a kid or adult. Here are some examples of questions asked in the game: What year did the Mickey Mouse Club start? What object does the Beast use to see the outside world? When is Mickey’s birthday? Chip and Dale is to acorns as Winnie the Pooh is to what? Of course everyone wins a prize on Disney Cruise Line so even if you don’t become a Mouseketeer you won’t leave empty handed. Winners receive a cruise ship paper weight and a pin. Some guests have also received a photo frame as well. If you think you’re ready to sit in the hot seat then book your Disney Cruise vacation today.

Written by Shante Carson — Shante is a Disney Cruise Expert with ten cruises taken on the Disney Dream, Disney Wonder, and Disney Fantasy. Bon Voyage! Shante is ready to help you plan your magical Disney Cruise vacation. Book your next vacation with Shante at 252-917-0497 or shante@destinationsinflorida.com.

Treat Yourself to a Disney Dining Plan

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If you are planning to vacation at a Disney World Resort hotel, you might be considering whether or not you want to add a Dining Plan to your reservation. Choosing a Disney Dining Plan is a very simple way to make the dining experience more enjoyable during your vacation

By selecting a Disney Dining plan, you are actually paying for your food in advance and saving money at the same time! Depending on the plan you choose, you are allotted a certain number of meals and snacks each day at a variety of locations.

How do they Work?

When you book a vacation, purchase a package that includes one of the Disney Dining plans.
While vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort, choose from over 100 select restaurants available.
Let your server or cashier know you are using a Disney Dining Plan prior to ordering. Your Magic Band bracelet electronically monitors your party’s allocated meals.
Track your meals with the easy-to-read receipt your server will provide you, displaying your remaining meal balance.
Redeem your meals in any order throughout your stay until each person’s meal total is complete.

Your Magic Band works like a credit card that is only good for the time you are at Disney. It also serves as the key to your hotel room, park tickets and Fastpasses. Dining credits are loaded onto the Magic Band.

Most plans include quick-service meals and table-service meals. A quick-service meal is one where you order from a counter. There are many great options available. Don’t be fooled by the myth that you’re limited to burgers and hot dogs! Table service is just as it sounds—a sit-down restaurant with a server. The choices for table services are incredible with options including character and signature dining.

Try a Disney Dining Plan if you possibly can. Sure, you can bring sandwiches, granola bars and fruit from home—and yes, you can take these into the parks! If you do, you might save a little money but you’ll miss out on incredible dining adventures. Shouldn’t you treat yourself to something special on your vacation?

Written by Sheri Morris, “Main Street Morris” Sheri is a proud grandmother with a keen eye for detail. She specializes in Disney Travel for adults and RV travel. Book your next vacation with Sheri at 804 405 5005 or at sheri@destinationsinflorida.com.

Dine in your Stateroom

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Did you know that you can eat in your stateroom and it is included with the cruise fare? You can! After a long day at Castaway Cay, many guests just want to relax in their stateroom. Disney Cruise Line Room Service is available 24 hours a day. Gratuity is not included and there is a charge for certain snacks and beverages. A sample Room Service Menu is listed below. Since Disney has such extraordinary customer service, they will also take special requests. So if you’re dying to have a Mickey bar all you have to do is ask!!

Salads and Appetizers

Southwestern Caesar Salad

Blacked Chicken Quesadilla Salad

Mexican Tortilla Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

All Hands on Deck (assorted cheeses)

Fresh Fruit Bowl

Sandwich Island

BLT

Ham/Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

Focaccia Sandwich

Tuna Salad

Chicken Fajita

Steak Sandwich

All-American Fare

Cheeseburger

Hot Dog

Macaroni & Cheese

Chef’s Specialties

Mexican Fiesta Pizza

Vegetarian Delight Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza

Meat of Veggie Lasagna

Dessert

Cake at Sea

Big Island Cookie

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Written by Shante Carson — Shante is a Disney Cruise Expert with ten cruises taken on the Disney Dream, Disney Wonder, and Disney Fantasy. Bon Voyage! Shante is ready to help you plan your magical Disney Cruise vacation. Book your next vacation with Shante at 252-917-0497 or shante@destinationsinflorida.com.

Don’t Let a Rainy Day Spoil Your Disney World Vacation

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Have you ever heard the terms “Sunny Florida” or “The Sunshine State”? Don’t let the nicknames fool you! Florida weather is unpredictable. You can expect an afternoon thunderstorm most days, especially in the summer. Some days are just plain cloudy & rainy.

Don’t let a forecast of rain spoil your Disney day! You’ve paid good money for your trip. With a bit of planning, you can make this one of your best vacation days ever! You will find lower crowds on a rainy day because locals may make other plans and there are people that don’t realize how much you can see and do without getting wet. You might throw in a towel but don’t throw in the towel on a great opportunity!

Arrive at the park early. Most Florida showers pop up in the afternoon. If you get there early, you can enjoy a less crowded park and take in lots of attractions before the storms.

Pack smart. Sure, you can purchase a poncho in the park and they are cute. However, they’re costly and are heavier than the ones you can get at a Dollar Store beforehand. It’s smart to bring an extra pair of socks and a ziplock bag for your electronics. If you are traveling with family, it’s a great idea to rent a locker to store a change of clothes for everyone.

Concentrate on one area at a time. Epcot, for example has pavilions that feature many attractions under one roof. You can spend several hours in one building and not get wet. Just think, in the Land Pavilion, you can ride Soarin’, see the Circle of Life, experience Living with the Land, dine at Seasons or The Garden Grill and even take a Behind the Seeds Tour.

There are so many possibilities for rainy day fun. Consider, resort hopping, Disney Quest, a movie or shopping at Downtown Disney or an afternoon of bowling at Splitsville. Of course, you’ll want to be safe. Avoid lightning and extreme wind. Don’t wear slippery shoes. Whatever you do, don’t let the rain spoil your Disney vacation!

Written by Sheri Morris, “Main Street Morris” — Sheri is proud grandmother with a keen eye for detail. She specializes in Disney Travel for adults and RV travel. Book your next vacation with Sheri at 804 405 5005 or at sheri@destinationsinflorida.com.

Summer in Venice on the Disney Magic

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Disney Magic will have three Mediterranean Cruises departing from Venice, Italy this summer. Guests can choose 9 or 12 nights. Disney Cruise Line has arranged for some fantastic excursions while you are in Venice. Visit St. Mark’s Square and tour Doge’s Palace. Visit a venetian mask shop or take an evening cruise by gondola. The Mediterranean Cruises have spectacular ports of call on each itinerary. Whether you prefer history, architecture, beaches, or general sightseeing there’s an excursion for you. You can even add an Adventures by Disney tour to your cruise vacation for a unique VIP experience of Europe. This is truly the vacation of a lifetime. Here’s the itinerary for the 12 night cruise from Venice:

Venice, Italy
At Sea
At Sea
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Rhodes, Greece (Greek Isles)
Heraklion (Crete), Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Santorini, Greece
At Sea
Valleta, Malta
At Sea
Barcelona, Spain

Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid

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Little Mermaid fans rejoice! There is a fun indoor attraction in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World just for you! Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid is a slow moving ride and the perfect attraction for Ariel fans of all ages!

Prince Eric’s Castle is the place to see Ariel and all her friends in Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid. You will enter through a rather dark cavern and climb aboard the cutest little colorful clamshell ever! See whozits and whatzits galore as you glide through scenes featuring classic songs from the popular animated feature film, The Little Mermaid. Along the journey, you’ll see all the well-loved characters from the film, including Ariel, Prince Eric, King Triton, Sebastian, Flounder and Ursula! Little ones might be slightly intimidated by Ursula. She’s huge, at 7 ½ feet tall and 12 feet wide!

The scenes are filled with delightful music led by Sebastian. You’ll watch the “newt play the flute and the carp play the harp”! Be sure to look at all the “stuff” in Ariel’s gadget-filled grotto because it’s really neat! At the grand finale of the ride Ariel and Prince Eric exchange romantic glances and the wedding is celebrated!

Afterwards, be sure to continue your journey “under the sea” with a nearby meet-and-greet with Ariel at Ariel’s Grotto. Be sure to take time to experience Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid during your next Disney World vacation!

Trade in your Bib for a Deck Chair

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Alright runDisney fans, you just finished a race at the Walt Disney World Resort. What are you going to do next? I’m going on a Disney Cruise!! There’s no better way to celebrate your accomplishment than on one of Disney’s fantastic cruise ships. After months and months of training and hard work you deserve a relaxing getaway. Disney Cruise Line provides runners with ample opportunity to relax and rejuvenate. Guests can pamper themselves in the Vista Spa on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Senses Spa offers world class treatments on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Relax on deck or rent a cabana at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. If you’re still in the mood to run guests can participate in the Castaway Cay 5K before enjoying the rest of your day at the beach. The next runDisney event is the Expedition Everest Challenge on Saturday, May 3, 2014. If you want more of a challenge you can attend the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Miler Weekend on October 3-4, 2014 or the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend on November 8-9, 2014. Now is the perfect time to start planning your cruise celebration! Contact me for details on how to create the perfect runDisney vacation package for your family.

Enjoy a Delicious Lunch at Be Our Guest

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Be Our Guest is a 550-seat restaurant located inside the Beast’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The name of this enchanting restaurant was inspired by the song “Be Our Guest” from the film, Beauty & the Beast. French-inspired items are included on the menu as well as some traditional fare. This restaurant is a little different from others at Walt Disney World. During lunch hours, it serves as a quick service location but for dinner, it transforms to a table service restaurant.

As you enter the castle, you will see that the lighting is dim. There is a long hallway with stained glass windows and suites of armor guard. Listen carefully and you might hear them carrying on a conversation! Each dining room has distinct features. The beautiful Ballroom has high ceilings, The West Wing, is an almost sinister room that showcases the Enchanted Rose, and The Rose Gallery, which showcases artwork of Belle and Beast.

Ordering is done by a touch screen terminal. Cashiers are available to assist you if needed. Once your order is placed, you will be given a magic rose to put on your table. The rose is programmed so the wait staff will be able to deliver your lunch to your table. Even though this is considered quick service, your meal is served on real china and flatware!

Highlights of the lunch menu include carved turkey sandwich, carved roast beef or croquet-monsieur sandwich; all served with pommes frites (fries). Some other options are a tuna Nicoise salad, a quinoa salad or a vegetable quiche. French Onion and potato leek soups are also available. Kids will love the Mickey meatloaf or the whole grain macaroni among other offerings. Scrumptious desserts include lemon-raspberry, chocolate and tropical fruit cream puffs or lemon meringue, triple chocolate or strawberry cream cheese cupcakes. For a really special treat, you could choose the Master’s cupcake. It’s topped with “The Grey Stuff”. Try it –it really is delicious!

Get in line early for a delicious lunch you won’t soon forget! Who wouldn’t want to dine in the Beast’s Castle?!!

Water Fun on Disney Cruise Line

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Disney Cruise Line is overflowing with water fun for everyone. Mickey’s Pool, Donald’s Pool, and Goofy’s Pool are the family pool areas on the Disney ships. Adults can lounge around the Quiet Cove Pool or hop into one of the whirlpool spas. Let’s explore some of the thrill rides and water play areas available on Disney Cruise Line.

AquaDunk is the newest addition to Disney Cruise Line’s water works. AquaDunk is a 3 story body slide on the Disney Magic. Once you step into ride, the countdown begins, and all of sudden the floor drops and down you go through the 212 foot long tube.

AquaLab is a water area for families on the Disney Fantasy. There are pop jets, geysers and bubblers all created by Huey, Dewey, and Louie. There are water experiments all around for hours of fun on Deck 12 Aft. The nephews have also inspired a new water playground for kids 3 and under on the Disney Magic. Nephews Splash Zone is located on Deck 9 Aft.

My favorite water feature on Disney Cruise Line is the AquaDuck. AquaDuck is the first water coaster on any cruise ship. The AquaDuck is a thrilling tube water coaster that spans four decks on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Guests ride through 765 feet of tube even going off the side of the ship splashing into a lazy river. This ride is fun for all ages but you must be 42 inches or taller to ride. Once you’ve been on the AquaDuck you will be back. One ride is never enough!

Be the Star of Your Vacation at Disney’s All Star Movies Resort

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Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is one of the value priced resorts located near Disney’s All-Star Sports and All-Star Music Resorts. All are in close proximity to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort features huge decorative icons and fun décor that’s all related to movies. This resort will allow you to take pleasure in all the benefits of staying at a Disney Resort with value pricing. It has a TON of kid appeal!

As you stroll around this resort, you’ll see enormous, colorful icons including Herbie-The Love Bug, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, hockey sticks & hockey masks, Pongo & Perdita dalmatians (there are exactly 101 Dalmatians!), jack-in-the-box, sorcerer hats, brooms & buckets and much more!

Two heated outdoor swimming pools, Fantasia and Duck Pond are perfect for a relaxing afternoon away from the theme parks. There’s also a kiddie pool located near the Fantasia themed pool. The Fantasia pool has a very cool Sorcerer Mickey that sprays water. Other recreational opportunities include a jogging trail, Reel Fun Arcade, movies under the stars and a playground.

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort has ten three-story buildings with outside corridors and elevators. There are five sections of rooms:

Mighty Ducks
101 Dalmatians
Toy Story
Fantasia
The Love Bug

Standard rooms are relatively small but adequate for 4 people at 260 square feet. Each has two double beds, a vanity area and a table with 2 chairs, television, free wi-fi and a small refrigerator.

World Premiere Food Court has 5 cinema-themed stations to choose from. It opens at 6 am serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks until midnight. There will be no problem finding something tasty for everyone here! There’s also a poolside bar and pizza delivery. You’ll find fun Disney souvenirs and a small grocery section at Donald’s Double Feature gift shop.

For a Walt Disney World vacation that’s affordable to most everyone, consider Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Your kids will love you forever!