The Disney Fantasy Sails March 31, 2012.

The sister ship to the incredible Disney Dream is ready and sailing her maiden voyage on March 31, 2012. The Disney Fantasy is the 4th ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and just like its predecessors the Disney Fantasy will be a reminder of the golden days of cruising but with state-of-the-art features such as virtual portholes in interior staterooms that will showcase real time views of the outside of the ship.

Bringing back a Disney Cruise Line favorite, Animators Palate will also have a new addition called the Animators Magic. Dinner guest will be able to have their art work shown throughout the dinner show. Other great places to eat will be the Enchanted Garden where day turns into night, The Royal Court where elegant French dining is the theme, and for more casual dining you can always head to Cabana's.

 No matter the age every young person will never have a dull moment on the Disney Fantasy. For Pirate night the kids can go to the on board Pirate League where they will get a awe dropping transformation into a pirate. If pirates are not on the the top of your little princess wish list then take her to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique where she will become a beautiful princess.

Just like the other Disney Cruise Line ships the Fantasy has clubs for all ages. They each have their own activities and something unique that makes them special and fun for that age group. And just like her sister ship the Disney Dream, the Fantasy also has the Aqua Duck Water Coaster which is an adventure in itself.

Disney Cruise Line never forgets about the adults. Whether you are traveling with kids or an adults only vacation, you will have many different adult only areas to choose from. Not only do you have an adult only pool you will also have adult only clubs and a adult only private beach on Castaway Cay, you will also have adult only restaurants. Whether you want to relax and have a drink, watch the game, or dance the night away the Fantasy will have you covered.

 The Disney Fantasy will be sailing out of Port Canaveral, Florida on the popular seven-night Caribbean itineraries switching between the Eastern and Western Caribbean. The Disney Fantasy will also be stopping at Disney's own private island Castaway Cay in the Bahamas.

Disney Cruise Line has been rated #1 for family cruising and there is a reason why. Disney takes pride in making sure that you not only have a vacation but that you have an experience. If you would like to find out more about this experience or if you are ready to book your magical 7 day Caribbean Cruise on the Disney Fantasy, contact me at Jill@magicaltravel.com or visit my website at www.jillsmagicaltravel.com





Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

One of my favorite times of the year to visit Walt Disney World is during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV March 7- May 20, 2012. Not only can you see beautiful flowers, unique Disney topiaries, you can also hear some great bands.

This year's theme is Fantasia. You will be in awe as you look at the 8 foot tall floral Sorcerer Mickey topiary standing on top of a 12 foot floral Mountain topiary. Mickey will be directing characters from the Fantasia movie such as the broomstick and alligator also done in beautiful flowers and topiaries.

If you have a green thumb or not you will enjoy getting gardening tips from not only Epcot's gardening experts but this year you will be able to get them from Sabrina Soto and Geneviere Gorder from HGTV just to name a few of the special guest speakers. In addition to the special guest appearances, HGTV will also have twice a day the Gardening at Home series, where guest can join workshops and take home their gardening project.

You will be amazed when you see some of your favorite Disney characters made into topiaries. Be on the look out for Buzz Light Year and some of the cast from Toy Story 3, you may even see Lotso. Your little princess will squeal with delight when she looks and sees Belle from Beauty and the Beast or Tinker Bell made into topiaries. This is just a few of the many characters you will see.

One of the not to miss at the Flower & Garden Festival is the Bambi Butterfly House. Now 3 times larger then the original house you will walk through hundreds of butterflies and see some of your favorite Bambi characters in topiaries.

When you are ready to relax you can take in some music with the Flower Power Concert Series. You can hear some legends perform such as Chubby Checker and Davey Jones.

Schedule of preformers:

March 9-11	Jose Feliciano
March 16-18	Starship Starring Mickey Thomas
March 23-25	The Guess Who
March 30-April 1	The Spinners
April 6-8	Chubby Checker & The Wildcats
April 13-15	Paul Revere & The Raiders
April 20-22	The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie
April 27-29	Chuck Negron Formerly of Three Dog Night
May 4-6	The Orchestra Starring Former Members of ELO
May 11-13	Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
May 18-20	Davy Jones

Whether you are into gardening or not this is a not to be missed event. People of all ages can either learn new gardening tips or just enjoy the scenery.

To book your vacation to see this amazing even contact Jill at jill@magicaltravel.com or visit my website at www.jillsmagicaltravel.com

Test Track gets a new look.

Walt Disney has announced they will be making changes to the Future World attraction, Test Track. The very popular ride will be closing in April 2012 to get ready for the new experience.

Coming this fall guest will no longer be testing out safety features, instead guest will be testing out design elements. Even though the name will more then likely stay the ride will be geared more around guest taking on the role of car designer and make their own custom vehicles. Once the guest has completed their design they will get into a six person simcar and test out their new design on the test track.

After the ride there will be a new show area that will have some neat special effects and show the guest their score on how well their car design did.

Disney and General Motors has renewed a multi-year corporate alliance to make this all happen. The companies have worked together for over 30 years.

As sad as I am to see the original Test Track go, I have no doubts that the new and revised Test Track will be even more exciting.

Camping at Walt Disney World

Did you know that you can camp at Walt Disney World? It is true. Fort Wilderness Resort is Disney’s camp ground. Whether you want to get back to nature in a tent, live a little bit more comfortable in an RV, or relax in a Cabin, Disney has made it possible to have the best of two different vacations in one.


Camp out under the stars Disney style! Bring your RV or rent a tent and relax amid 750 acres of cypress and pine woods bordered by lush greenery and a sparkling lake. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort offers 4 different types of campsites: Tent/Pop-up Campsite, Full Hook-up, Full Hook-Up Campsite, Preferred Hook-Up Campsite, and Premium Campsite. Campsites range from 25 to 65 feet in length and differ in amenities; each has a maximum occupancy of 10 Guests. All include privacy, water, cable television and electrical hook-ups, a picnic table and a charcoal grill. Air-conditioned Comfort Stations throughout the campsite loops feature private toilets and showers, laundry facilities, telephones and ice machines.

If you want to be near nature but want the comforts of home then the Fort Wilderness Resort Cabins are for you. Nestled among towering pines and native cypress, each peaceful cabin sleeps up to six and features a large private deck and BBQ grill. The kitchen is fully equipped - and Disney does the dishes! Special touches include vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and convenient private parking.
Don’t think that you will be losing any of the amenities at the campground that you would have at one of the other Walt Disney Resorts. Not only will you have the same amenities such as pools, arcade, and transportation to the parks but you will have some extra fun right at the resort:

Tri-circle D Ranch- Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground offers guided tours on horseback, carriage, or wagon through the lush natural wilderness of Central Florida.
Chip 'n' Dale's Campfire Sing-a-Long & Movie- Every evening, Resort Guests can gather around the campfire for songs and fun (including roasting marshmallows) hosted by Disney's famous chipmunk pals, then watch a classic Disney movie under the stars.
Bay Lake Beach- Soak up the sun or kick up the sand on a white-sand beach along tranquil Bay Lake.
Electric Water Pageant-This magical aquatic parade of multi-colored fish, turtles, whales and Americana like stars and flags drifts past Fort Wilderness beach at 9:45 p.m. nightly.
Fishing- Go down to the marina and reserve a fun-filled, catch-and-release fishing trip for the entire family. (Fee applies.) You may also fish in the many canals running through Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort.
Trails- Run the 2.3-mile rugged Fort Wilderness Exercise Trail.
Dog Park- Guests staying in pet-designated campsite loops can let their canine pals roam and romp off leash in Waggin' Trails Dog Park. Pet walk areas are also located throughout the campground.
Wilderness Back Trail Adventures- offer tours of the stunning surroundings of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort on a Segway Personal Transporter. Guests must be at least 16 years of age for this 2-hour tour. Fee applies.
Bike and Watercraft Rentals- Rent a bike and cruise around the wilderness. Or, spend time on Bay Lake in a pontoon boat, canopy boat or Sea Raycer. You can also sign up for professional waterskiing or wake boarding instruction at Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre. (fees apply)


If you are interested in experiencing a new side of Disney give me a call or email me and I will be happy to tell you more and book you an exciting camping trip to the most magical place on earth. I can also help you rent an RV if that is what you are looking for.

www.jillsmagicaltravel.com

Free Disney Gift Card!

FREE Gift Card with Jan-June 2010 Packages

With this special offer, get a FREE Disney Gift Card when you book a full-price Walt Disney World vacation package (including accommodations and tickets) for a minimum of 5 nights/5 days between 1/3/10-6/3/10 (some dates are not available, and rooms are limited and subject to availability).
Stay at a Disney Value resort and get a $300 Disney Gift Card with your 5-night or longer vacation package.
Stay at a Disney Moderate resort and get a $500 Disney Gift Card with your 5-night or longer vacation package.
Stay at a Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resort and get a $750 Disney Gift Card with your 5-night or longer vacation package.
The Disney Gift Card can be used for almost anything at Walt Disney World, including souvenirs, tours, spa treatments, watercraft rental, gratuities, alcoholic beverages or meals.
You can add the Quick Service Dining Plan, the regular Dining Plan or the Deluxe Dining Plan to this package.
The package includes standard Magic Your Way Base Tickets. You can pay extra to upgrade them with the Park Hopper, Water Parks & More and/or No Expiration option(s) if you choose.
This offer cannot be applied to the Premium or Platinum packages or to "split stays" (for example, 2 nights at one hotel, 3 nights at another).
Note that if you need only a 4-day ticket and you have an undiscounted package, it may be worthwhile to switch to this package (which requires a minimum of a 5-day ticket) because the cost of that extra day on your ticket is low compared with the value of the gift card.
Also note that if you've already booked the "7 Nights for the Price of 4" or "7 Nights for the Price of 5" package (now discontinued) and are staying at least 7 nights, it is a better deal than this new offer. If you have one of those packages with only a 6-night stay in a Value resort, the new package may be a better deal.

You must book this special package by 3/27/10.

Please contact me at jill@magicaltravel.com to find out more information or to get a price quote.

The New Disney Dream

Inspired by her sister ships, Disney Magic® and Disney Wonder®, the classic design of Disney Dream™ celebrates the grandeur of classic ocean liners. Our newest ship features innovations, imagination and wonders that will make dreams come true in brand-new ways—a true, one-of-a-kind Disney Cruise Line® experience. At just over 1,115 feet long, and 14 decks tall, Disney Dream™ offers immense-level enchantment never seen before on the sea.

Families thrill to the first water coaster at sea, the AquaDuck! A wild, watery blast, this 765-foot long winding attraction splashes you up, down and around the top deck, through one of the ship’s funnels, over the edge and down a full four-deck drop.

Kids enjoy new, enhanced spaces designed to delight and ignite their imagination like never before. Pixie Hollow and Andy’s Room, (inspired by Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story films) are just two of the new creations that will transport kids to new realms of wonder.

Kids from 11–13 take control of the forward funnel with their own private club called The Edge.

While the entire onboard experience for Teens from 14–17 has been completely re-imagined with Vibe, an exclusive indoor escape and outdoor hang out area—that reaches out to the bow of the ship.

Adults can savor new indulgences and a brand-new take on a Disney cruise classic. Sail away in the Senses Spa & Salon with couple’s villas and an all-new Rainforest Room. The amazing nighttime entertainment district features five distinct clubs, including: Pink, an elegant champagne bar that just might be made of bubbles; and the Skyline bar that offers a spectacular new city view each evening. While, high up on deck, everyone’s favorite romantic escape, Palo, enjoys a brand-new look, al fresco dining and more.

To fin out more go to http://www.disneytravelagents.com/disneydream/minisite/ If you would like to book a Disney Vacation, please visit my website at http://www.jillsmagicaltravel.com/

Disney Visa Rewards Offer

Book now and enjoy 40%* off room rates at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. Take your family on a fairy tale journey and, as a Disney Rewards® Cardmember, you can save 40% on select Walt Disney World® Resort room rates. Plus, with this special offer, you can make a fantastic vacation even more magical.

Please contact Jill's Magical Travel to help you book this magical Disney Visa Offer at

1(800) 883-1535 ext.35 or at jillsmagicaltravel.com