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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of May 31, 2010

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My favorite post of the week: A collection of the blog posts around the Disney “world” that were the most interesting and/or fun for me this week. I hope you enjoy them as well!

Meltdown Free Disney always has an interesting perspective on traveling to Disney World. This week she discusses why you may find that your two-year-old is the “perfect age” for Disney: From Terrible Twos To Terrific Time To Go.

If you have a Disney World vacation planned for summer or the fall, then you will want to read this article from the Orlando Sentinel The Daily Disney and learn How will a possible hurricane affect your Disney visit?

The Disney Driven Life discusses this week what it is like to visit DISNEY WITH A TEEN AND TWEEN (hint: It’s a little different from what you are used to with little ones!)

I absolutely loved this post from The Resourceful Mommy about what is wonderful in each of The Four Seasons of Disney

The Disney Food Blog shares thoughts on one of the more interesting restaurants in World Showcase in her Restaurant Marrakesh Review

As usual, Chip and Co. had tons of great articles this week. Two that I thought would be especially helpful for you were this discussion of the Top Eats – Magic Kingdom Casual Dining Restaurants and You CAN do the Disney Parks with an infant!

(And of course, here’s my weekly shameless plug for my posts at Chip and Co. as well: Ten Tips for Staying Cool at Disney World This Summer and my Disney Vacation Checklist: Tips for Saving Money and Time at Disney World) 🙂

Alrighty, that’s it for this time. Have a magical weekend everyone! See you on Monday!!!

Friday Disney Savings Round-Up for 6/4/2010

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In This week’s Disney Savings Round-Up:

All of the current promotions for Walt Disney World are noted below. In addition, be sure to check out the sales at DisneyStore.com and both Hotels.com and  Travelocity still have their sales on Orlando hotels.

DisneyStore.com Savings and Promotions

Buying Disney items at home BEFORE your Disney trip is a great way to save money.

DisneyStore.com has a Special Offers page that lists some great deals that may be perfect for some pre-trip “souvenirs”. Be sure to check it out. 🙂 Remember to also take a look at the discounts on all kinds of Disney items at the official Disney Outlet online.

And you can still save $25 when you become a Disney Rewards Visa Cardmember at DisneyStore.com (** See special Disney promotion below for Disney Visa cardmembers!)

Travelocity Special Promotions

Travelocity is still running their special promotion in the Orlando area. You might want to take a look to see if this is a savings for you!  Top Hotel Deals in Orlando

They also have a great deal on car rentals: Get up to 33% off Weekend Rentals from National! Offer ends 6/30!

Also, AirTran is having a nationwide Sale: One-Way Flights From $44+  Offer ends 6/10!

Hotels.com Special Promotions

Hotels.com is also having a special deal on Orlando hotels. Note that this special ends on June 8, 2010.

Orlando on Sale: Save up to 40% on hotels!

Walt Disney World Savings and Promotions

  • Book a Disney Vacation Package and Get FREE Dining!  Now available for everyone!: Travel between August 15 and Oct. 2. Stay at a Value Resort and receive Free Quick Service Dining Plan. Receive Free Basic Dining when you stay at a Moderate or Deluxe Resort. Minimum 3 night stay, with 2 day ticket.  You must book by August 14. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Stay through August 14, 2010 Get a 15%-30% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book by 8/14. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Stay August 15, 2010 through Oct. 2, 2010 Get a 30%-40% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book by 10/2. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • “Kids Stay and Play for Free“: This special offer has been extended and is now valid for stays most nights May 2 – Oct. 2, 2010. Purchase a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package (room and theme park tickets) and a child (age 3-9) stays in the room and gets a 5 day park pass for Free. This is basically providing free tickets for one child of this age…or two if there are two adults in the room…which can be a substantial savings! To receive the package deal, you must book by August 14, 2010. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Disney Visa Card members can book the “Kids Stay, Play, and Dine Free” package. This special offer has been extended and is now valid for most nights through Oct. 2. It includes a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package with room, park tickets, and the Quick Service Dining Plan is included for free. You have until June 30 to book this offer. To book, call 407-934-7639 or your travel agent. (**Don’t have a Disney Visa card yet? See the special promotion below through DisneyStore.com.)
  • Military Discount of up to 40% on select Disney Resort rooms, for stays most nights through Sept. 30, 2010. You must book through July 31, 2010. In addition, active or retired members of the military can get a 4 day park ticket for $99. For more information visit the Military Special Offer page on disneyworld.com.

Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of May 24, 2010

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One of my favorite posts to do each week is this one, where I have the chance to share some of the fantastic blog posts that I come across each week in the Disney “world”. In no particular order, here are a few that caught my eye this past week:

Once again, we were thrilled to be a part of the Disney Blog Carnival #4. Be sure to check it out to see lots of great Disney blogs!

The Disney Food Blog provided a couple of interesting posts this week. In 5 Best Quick-Service Dining Plan Values AJ discusses some favorite Quick Service places to eat. And she also lets us know about all of the Changes to Disney World’s Online Dining Reservation System

Over at Chip and Co. Chris had a very helpful post: Ask a Disney Question: Resort Options and Park Hoppers for Children with Autism? and also provided some great advice for saving quite a bit of money on accommodations in Ask a Disney Question: How do I get a pin code?

Our friends at The Disney Driven Life provided some interesting DISNEY COASTER NEWS

Since Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, I especially loved this post from the The Disney Blog about an important summer food: Top Five Places to Enjoy Ice Cream at Walt Disney World

As a family without young children, I could relate to this post from the Disney College Blog where she discusses Character Meet and Greets: Can You Be Too Old? (For the record, no I don’t think you can! 🙂 )

Finally, my weekly shameless plug of my posts at Chip and Co.this week: Is Renting a Vacation Home at Disney the Right Choice for You? and Discovering the Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin: Two Cool Buildings with Some Heavenly Benefits

OK, that’s it for this week! Have a magical….and safe….Memorial Day weekend!

Friday Disney Savings Round-Up for 5/28/2010

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This week’s Disney Savings Round-Up:

Disney continues some great promotions: in case you need to see them again, the details are below. In addition, there are a few new sales at DisneyStore.com and both Hotels.com and  Travelocity are running some pretty decent sales on Orlando hotels.

DisneyStore.com Savings and Promotions

Are you looking for some special Disney items that you can buy BEFORE your Disney trip to save money? Here are a few special promotions that you may want to take advantage of:

Ship your entire order for FREE when you spend $89 or more  with Promo Code: SHIP89.

Take 25% off of purchases of $100+ or 15% off purchases of $50+  with Promo Code: MEMDAY

Please note that both of the above offers expire Monday, May 31.

Save $25 when you become a Disney Rewards Visa Cardmember at DisneyStore.com (** See special Disney promotion below for Disney Visa cardmembers!)

Lastly, don’t forget that you can always find super discounts on all kinds of Disney items at the official Disney Outlet online. These could be great Disney World “souvenirs” that you bring from home to surprise your children with. :)

Travelocity Special Promotions

Travelocity is still running their special promotion in the Orlando area. You might want to take a look to see if this is a savings for you!  Top Hotel Deals in Orlando

Hotels.com Special Promotions

Hotels.com is also having a special deal on Orlando hotels. Note that this special runs until June 8, 2010.

Orlando on Sale: Save up to 40% on hotels!

Walt Disney World Savings and Promotions

  • Book a Disney Vacation Package and Get FREE Dining!  Now available for everyone!: Travel between August 15 and Oct. 2. Stay at a Value Resort and receive Free Quick Service Dining Plan. Receive Free Basic Dining when you stay at a Moderate or Deluxe Resort. Minimum 3 night stay, with 2 day ticket.  You must book by August 14. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Stay through August 14, 2010 Get a 15%-30% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book by 8/14. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Stay August 15, 2010 through Oct. 2, 2010 Get a 30%-40% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book by 10/2. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • “Kids Stay and Play for Free“: This special offer has been extended and is now valid for stays most nights May 2 – Oct. 2, 2010. Purchase a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package (room and theme park tickets) and a child (age 3-9) stays in the room and gets a 5 day park pass for Free. This is basically providing free tickets for one child of this age…or two if there are two adults in the room…which can be a substantial savings! To receive the package deal, you must book by August 14, 2010. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Disney Visa Card members can book the “Kids Stay, Play, and Dine Free” package. This special offer has been extended and is now valid for most nights through Oct. 2. It includes a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package with room, park tickets, and the Quick Service Dining Plan is included for free. You have until June 30 to book this offer. To book, call 407-934-7639 or your travel agent. (**Don’t have a Disney Visa card yet? See the special promotion below through DisneyStore.com.)
  • Military Discount of up to 40% on select Disney Resort rooms, for stays most nights through Sept. 30, 2010. You must book through July 31, 2010. In addition, active or retired members of the military can get a 4 day park ticket for $99. For more information visit the Military Special Offer page on disneyworld.com.