Save Up to $500 on Adventures by Disney

The promotions just keep rolling in this week from Disney. Today Disney released Early Booking Rate savings on select Adventures by Disney itineraries. 

You can book early and save up to $500 per person on select Adventures by Disney 2017 departures! Book now through June 18, 2016 for departures Jan. 1 – Dec. 10, 2017 (excluding July 1-31, 2017):

So what is Adventures by Disney you ask? It is a tour guided customized trip featuring the excellent customer service you know and love from the Disney brand. Itineraries take you all over the US, as well as Europe, Asia, Africa, and more. It is the only way to travel internationally.

As someone who personally loves to travel I want to see all that this world has to offer, however, it's intimidating book a trip internationally, especially when you have never been there. 

Adventures by Disney takes that intimidation away and throws it right out the window, replacing it with faith, trust, and pixie dust. You never have to worry about accommodations, food, or seeing the sights on these guided tours. You are also treated like a VIP from booking to return. 

It is my preferred method of international travel for sure and now that ABD is offering such steep discounts its a great way to book a VIP trip and save money too!!

Comment below and tell me where your dream destination is?

QUOTE TUESDAY Featuring Awaken Summer Promotion

‪#‎QUOTETUESDAY‬ SHARE WITH FRIENDS OR SAVE!!!

Featuring the Awaken Summer Deal!

2 Adults + 2 Children (Ages 8 & 10)

Check In: 7/31/16 - 8/4/16

5 Days/4 Nights at Port Orleans Riverside Moderate Resort with Garden View

5 Day Theme Park Tickets

Free Transportation to and from resort to parks and Disney Springs

Movies on the Lawn + Nightly Campfire and more

3 Fastpass+ per person, per day

3 Awaken Summer Magic Bands + Magical Extras

Total Package: $2,221.18

**receive a special “Awaken Summer” MagicBand per person included in the same package. This one-of-a-kind band will activate a special sound and lighting feature at select touch points throughout the Walt Disney World Resort for valid travel dates during this special offer.

Ready to book? Let's Chat today!! My services are 100% free to utilize.

QUOTE TUESDAY: Featuring Universal Studios

#‎QuoteTuesday‬ featuring Universal Studios!!

2 Adults + 2 Children (Ages 10 & 8)

6/5/16 - 6/10/16

5 Days/4 Nights at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando - Standard Room - Sleeps 5 Adults

4 Day Park to Park Tickets 

City Walk Party Pass

Early Park Admission

Free Universal Express Unlimited Ride Access (skip the line)

Total Package: $2303.64

Ready to book or want to customize your vacation? Let's chat now! My services are always 100% free to use and I can usually save you some money on your vacation as well as some added perks. smile emoticon

Breaking: Walt Disney World tickets increase at midnight

Breaking news from the Disney executives and confirmed by cast members at Disney's Reservation Center. 

As we all have heard it has been rumored that Walt Disney world tickets will increase effective tomorrow. The price increase comes after Universal increased their prices just last week upping the price $5 more per day.

Now what you may have not heard is when the ticket increase announcement finally makes its debut it will be a shock to most of us. Disney is revealing a new tiered system in order to maintain crowd control and also get people on vacation at slower times.

Here is the information we have obtained so far:

Three tiers will be offered for ticket prices with the first ticket price the lowest of the increases.

Value 

Regular 

Peak

We do not yet know how much the tickets will jump but many are expecting a one day Magic Kingdom ticket to cost upwards of $125 per day whereas it is now $105. 

Stay tuned here for any news we receive. Also, if any of you are planning a trip down to WDW during 2016 or early 2017; I encourage you to put a deposit down on your reservation now to lock in those current cheaper rates. Tomorrow you may find a higher cost for your magical vacation.

Email me now if you need to book a trip or have been on the fence. I'm happy to help and get those rates locked in.

Carnival Cruise Lines

You know we here at Disney traveling are all about Disney destinations. However, every once in a while I like to highlight amazing deals I find outside of the Disney bubble. 

Today those deals happen to come from our friends over at Carnival Cruise Lines. Right now Carnival is offering up some amazing deals with reduced deposits and cruising starting at $499 per person for a 5 day cruise. 

Deposits are starting out at just $49 per person which in itself is a steal as deposits are normally $200 per person to reserve. Carnival has more than 4 deals going on right now with each varying in promotion. 

The deal we have attached below is the most promising but it closes on Monday unfortunately. It is unknown if Carnival will extend this amazing offer. 

Cruises are currently being offered in the Western Caribbean where you can visit Ochos Rios, Jamaica which is absolutely beautiful. Or you can cruise over the amazing islands of Mexico or Hawaii as well. 

Treat yourself and find out how awesome a Carnival Cruise is. Many of the ships offer grand suites for little cost in upgrades. You will not want to miss out on these deals. 

Let's chat now so we can get you cruising in the next few months or even next year. 

Quote Tuesday! Featuring the Kid Size Package at Walt Disney World

Happy Tuesday friends!! I hope everyone had a good long weekend for those of us that 

were off yesterday. Boy are we paying for it today, right? As always, I am bringing you 

another great offer from Disney today for our #quotetuesday. This week brings us 

back to Walt Disney World and features the Kid Size Package that Disney is currently 

offering up. 

QUOTE TUESDAY!! Featuring the Kid Size Package at WDW

2 Adults + 1 Child (Age 6)

Check in: 6/5/16 - 6/10/16

6 Days/5 Nights at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort - Standard Pirate Room

5 Day Park Tickets (includes 5th day free)

3 Magic Bands + 3 FastPass+ Per Person, Per Day

Access to on site transportation to and from resort to parks and Disney Springs

Nightly activities at resort including Campfire with Smores, and Movies under the Stars

Total Package: $2104.86

Ready to book or want to customize a quote for you or your family? Let's chat today!! My services are always 100% free. 
S.Marx@magicalvacationplanner.com

Daily Ticket Prices Increase

As expected Universal Studios hiked their daily admission tickets yesterday for 2016. 

While the annual passholder prices remain the untouched, we cannot say the same for park to park and single day park tickets. 

A day at Universal Orlando will now set you back $105 before taxes for adults, this is an increase of $3 per day as the 2015 rate was $102. 

A child's ticket also increased $3 from $97 to $100 per day. 

The park to park option where you can hop from Universal Studios to Islands of Adventure will set you back $155 per day, and increase of $8 as it was $147 for adults. A child's ticket is now $150 as opposed to the 2015 ticket price of $142 per day.

Just like in years past we can expect Walt Disney World to increase their daily ticket prices as well in the coming weeks. If you have been on the fence about a Disney or Universal vacation, now is the time to book. Remember a $200 deposit is all it takes to lock in the current ticket prices at Disney. 

If you are ready to make the jump contact me today so we can save you some money! My services are always 100% free to utilize and I can help plan your vacation from start to finish. 

QUOTE TUESDAY!! Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

QUOTE TUESDAY!! Featuring Royal Caribbean Cruise Line! Royal Caribbean has just released some amazing cruise deals with the offer below. 

Cruises are starting out at just $450! I know I'll be cruising this summer, what about you?

Royal Caribbean International

BOGO GETTER - Buy One Guest, Get Second Guest 50% Off,

Up to $300 per stateroom OBC, and 50% reduced deposit.

Plus, 25% Savings for 3/4 guests. BONUS: Select beverage package for 1/2 guests.

Cruises to the Caribbean start out at just $450, contact me today and let's get you cruising!!

BW: 1/4/16 – 2/15/16

Contact me today and let's talk about your upcoming vacation needs. I work one on one with each of my clients and as always my services are 100% free!

A Review: Port Orleans French Quarter

Situated along the Sassagoula River you will find a New Orleans/Mardi Gras themed hotel named Port Orleans French Quarter. This hotel is the sister hotel to it's neighbor Port Orleans Riverside. You can travel by boat to Port Orleans Riverside or even down to Disney Springs. 

Port Orleans French Quarter boasts 1,000 guest rooms and 3 types of rooms. There is a standard view rooms which face the parking lot, the garden view rooms which face the inner walkways of the hotel, and the water view which could face the river or the pool. All of the rooms were recently redecorated in the Summer of 2011. 946 rooms feature 2 queen beds and 62 rooms offer a king bed. They also have 75 disabled and/or accessible rooms with 50 having wheel in showers. 

Port Orleans French Quarter is a moderate hotel and offers a few different perks. However, please note that many times POFQ is excluded from Disney promotions. 

A standard view room costs anywhere from $160 - $230

Pool and River Views start at $187 - $261

King Bed Rooms start at $187 - $270

Garden View Rooms start at $170 - $240

POFQ is the perfect place for any family traveling with children. They offer a playground, huge pool with water dragon slide, as well as an arcade. POFQ also offers in-room babysitting so Mom and Dad can have a night out to theirselves.

 

POFQ is also perfect for the couple without kids as it can be a very romantic setting, especially if you book a king bed room. 

POFQ has refrigerators in all of the rooms as well as a full service food court onsite. For those interested in a more formal dining experience POFQ has two lounges on site. Scat Cat's Club is open from 4pm to 12am most nights and offers up a great selection of food and draft beer as well as live music. This is more of an adult only place so leave the kiddies in the room with a babysitter. 

Also on site is Mardi Grogs, another great lounge on site. This lounge is right by the huge pool and the great thing about Mardi Grogs is you can take your drinks to go and have a stroll along the Sassagoula River while relaxing with a drink in your hand. 

Now for some fun adventures for the entire family while on your stay at POFQ. Each night the hotel hosts a cajun campfire for the resort guests. This a great fun event for all as you hang out by the fire and roast marshmallows with your friends and family. After you get your fill of marshmallows head on over to the main lawn where each night the resort hosts "Movies Under the Stars." A different Disney movie is featured each night of your stay and complimentary towels are provided. Bring some snacks and enjoy a movie under the stars. You may want to bring bug spray too, it is Florida after all. :)

For a minor fee these fun activities are available as well. 

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride

Pirate Adventure Cruise

Bike Rentals

Surrey Bike Rentals

Fishing

This is a great resort and no matter if you are out at the parks all day or taking a rest day there is plenty of fun to be had right off the steps of your resort room.

Interested in taking a vacation? Ready to book? Let's chat!! I'm an earmarked authorized Disney vacation planner and my services are always 100% free to utilize. Let me help make your vacation dreams come true. 

50% Off Deposit Sale - Disney Cruise Line

NEW PROMO!!! 50% OFF REQUIRED DISNEY CRUISE DEPOSIT - SHARE WITH FRIENDS!!

Take half off the required deposit when you book a Disney cruise of 7 nights or longer that's scheduled to set sail between August and December 2016.

Book a tropical 7-night Disney cruise to the Caribbean or Bahamas—or choose from one of the other fun-filled itineraries throughout Europe, Alaska and beyond. With departures from a variety of ports, there are so many convenient options!

Booking Window: Book by March 27, 2016.

Travel Window: Valid for new reservations on cruises that set sail between August and December 2016.

Booking Information: Contact me at 901-606-5397 or at s.marx@magicalvacationplanner.com
Important Details:

Valid on all 7-night or longer sailings that do not require final payment at time of booking and take place between August and December 2016.

The remainder of your required deposit and your remaining balance will be due at final payment.
Valid for new bookings only booked by March 27, 2016.

Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

For a no obligation, FREE Quote with new bookings contact me by calling: 901-606-5397
Or s.marx@magicalvacationplanner.com

QUOTE TUESDAY!!! 3 Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Cruise Line

How many of my readers have ever wanted to go on a Disney cruise with their family? Or better yet how many of my readers are avid cruises and love the Disney Cruise Line? 

Whether you are just starting to look or are an avid cruiser this quote today is especially for you! I'm always amazed at how Disney Cruises just keep getting more and more affordable! These magical ships have been voted the best cruise line year after year and it's no wonder why. Take a look at the quote below and see if it's something you'd be interested in. If it is then shoot me an email and let's start planning your vacation today!! 

QUOTE TUESDAY featuring Disney Cruise Line!!
2 adults + 2 Children ages 9 & 7
3 Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral

Standard Inside Stateroom - Upgrade to an Oceanview Stateroom for just $3 per person
Second Seating Dining - all meals are included
Access to pools, on board activities, and kids activity centers
Character interactions and nightly entertainment

Disney Premier Service and Excellence that no one else has! 

Access to Castaway Cay - Disney's exclusive island only for DCL cruisers. 

Total Package Cost: $3,445.48

Contact me today to book your trip or for a free quote!
s.marx@magicalvacationplanner.com

Royal Caribbean 100 Hour Sale

I know here at Traveling through Disney we always talk about all the exciting things going on at Disney but I wanted to switch gears for a second and focus on another one of my favorite traveling companies, Royal Caribbean! I love going cruising with them on the off chance that I get an adult trip to myself. Of course if the kids are involved we are always going with Disney cruise lines, hands down! But sometimes I like to relax with my husband or friends and do adult things and that is what I like about Royal Caribbean. They cater to everyone but you will most likely encounter more couples and adults on this cruise line. 

So today I thought I would share with you the current promotion they are offering. All bookings between now and January 26th qualify for this offer and you can travel almost anytime throughout the year which makes this deal even sweeter. Most cruises start out at the low price of just $549 a person which is an amazing price considering they are sweetening the deal even further by offering up to $350 on board credit!

I don't know about you but I love a good deal with some perks included. I posted a video below to showcase one of the ships that cruises quite regularly - Freedom of the Seas. This is a beautiful ship and offers so many perks you are sure to never get bored! On ship casino, spa, activity centers for the kids, pools, bars, and a nightly theatre showcase. There is no end to the fun on a Royal Caribbean cruise!! 

So take a look at the video below and if a Royal Caribbean cruise is in your future then definitely shoot me an email or comment below! If you've been on the fence about cruising let's chat! I'll give you all the knowledge you need to make your decision for your next vacation! 

Contact me now for your free quote or to book! 

S.marx@magicalvacationplanner.com

QUOTE TUESDAY! Walt Disney World Spring Vacation Offer

QUOTE TUESDAY!!
Walt Disney World Spring Vacation Offer
2 Adults + 2 Children (ages 5 & 8)
Check In: 5/29/16 - 6/4/16
7 Days/6 Nights at Disney's Pop Century Resort - Standard Pool View

5 Day Theme Park Tickets
Free Transportation to and from Resort to Parks and Disney Springs
4 Magic Bands + 3 Fastpass+ per person per day

Total Package: $2100.22

Contact me today for your FREE customized quote! A $200 deposit reserves your spot. Let's make Magic together!

Inside Look: Newly Renovated Polynesian Resort Expansion

I know there are some Polynesian Resort fans among us and maybe you've never even been to mouseland and are just interested in seeing the inside of each hotel. Well you are in for a treat no matter which side of the fence you fall on. Each week I'm going to be delving into a different resort on Disney property and giving you the inside look at the resort. In this new series, we will talk about all the rooms available, restaurants on-site, fun things to do on the resort, and much more! We will focus in on the Walt Disney World resorts first and then make our way to Disneyland. 

For our 2nd week we are looking at the newly renovated Disney's Polynesian Resort at Walt Disney World. In fact, some renovations are still currently going on, but should be finished by early 2016. Read on below to find out more!

Disney's Polynesian Resort was one of the two very first resorts on Disney World property. The resort opened with Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971 and has been a fan favorite ever since. As you can imagine from the name the theme is tropical with Southern Pacific flair. The resort has undergone many renovations and changes since it first opened and that still rings true today. 



The resort is situated on Seven Seas Lagoons and features 218 Villas and the newly added 20 Bungalows. The bungalows are situated right on the lake giving guests an experience unlike anything else on Walt Disney World property. There are also several "longhouses" that feature standard rooms, club level rooms, and suites. The main building on the property is call The Great Ceremonial House and is very colorful and tropical looking. It is three stories and greets guests when they arrive for check-in. Let's look at the rooms shall we? 

Standard Rooms:
Sleeps 5 Adults
331 Garden View Rooms
19 Lagoon View Rooms
26 Magic Kingdom View Rooms

Club Level Rooms: 

Most rooms sleep 5 adults except the Honeymoon suite which is 2

57 Garden View 
20 Lagoon View
25 Theme Park View 
1 Honeymoon Room
1 1 Bedroom Suite
1 Princess Suite 

Waterside Bungalows:

Sleeps up to 8 Guests

20 Waterside Bungalows

Dining at Polynesian Village Resort

Some of the most delicious restaurants are here at the Polynesian. When the renovation took place some new restaurants were added and they have seen an outpouring of guests lined up at opening just to get a seat inside. 

Character Dining

O'Hana's Best Friends Breakfast - Breakfast with Lilo & Stitch

Dinner Show: 

Disney's Spirit of Aloha Show - a nightly family feast style buffet with fire and hula dancing. 

Unique Dining:

Kona Cafe - A relaxed cafe with American fare but also featuring an onstage sushi kitchen. 

Lounge:

Trader Sam's Grog Grotto - This new restaurant is all the rage right now. It opens daily at 4 and people start lining up at 2 just to get a seat inside. Take a look at the video below for an inside look. 

What are your thoughts about this amazing resort? Would you like to stay here? Or maybe just visit? 

If you are ready to book your Disney World vacation contact me today for your free quote! As always, my services are 100% free to utilize and you will receive excellent Disney service and all the benefits of having a personal concierge with you from booking to your trip. 

Disney Cruise Line - New Promotions Released!!!

Happy Thursday readers!! While we were sleeping Disney released some great promotions on most of their Disney Cruise Lines. 

Read below to see if any of these promotions will benefit you and your family. 

Disney Cruise Line is one of the best cruise lines out there and because of such they hardly ever offer promotions. This deal won't last long rest assured. 

To take advantage of most of these promotions you have to book your reservation by 1/31/16.

 Now remember with Disney most reservations can be booked with a small deposit so you are not on the hook for the entire vacation right out of the gate. 

Also, when you cruise on DCL your meals, kid's clubs, pools, on-board accommodations, and most on-board activities are included in your price. Plus you are able to visit multiple places whereas if you chose one destination for your vacation you would just be there and not experiencing multiple places. 

Bahamian Cruises: 

3-Night Bahamian Cruise (Port Canaveral, Florida) from $678* per person 

Based on double occupancy 

Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of approximately $72 per person not included 

For 01/20/2017 and 01/27/2017 sailings aboard Disney Dream 

Category 5A Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah 

4-Night Bahamian Cruise (Port Canaveral, Florida) from $904* per person 

Based on double occupancy 

Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of approximately $72 per person not included 

Available most sail dates 01/16/2017 – 01/30/2017 aboard Disney Dream 

Category 5A Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah 

4-Night Bahamian Cruise (Port Canaveral, Florida) from $652* per person 

Based on double occupancy 

Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of approximately $77 per person not included 

For 01/29/2017 sailing aboard Disney Wonder 

Category 9C Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom 

3-Night Bahamian Cruise (Port Canaveral, Florida) from $507* per person 

Based on double occupancy 

Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of approximately $78 per person not included 

For 02/02/2017 and 02/09/2017 sailings aboard Disney Wonder 

Category 9C Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom 

4-Night Bahamian Cruise (Port Canaveral, Florida) from $700* per person 

Based on double occupancy 

Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of approximately $77 per person not included 

For 02/05/2017 and 02/12/2017 sailings aboard Disney Wonder 

Category 9C Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom

Caribbean Cruises: 

7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise (Port Canaveral, Florida) from $1,260* per person 

Based on double occupancy 

Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of approximately $106 per person not included 

For 05/08/2016 sailing aboard Disney Magic 

Category 11B Standard Inside Stateroom European Cruises: 

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise (Barcelona, Spain) from $1,337* per person 

Based on double occupancy 

Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of approximately $138 per person not included 

For 09/03/2016 sailing aboard Disney Magic 

Category 11B Standard Inside Stateroom 

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise (Barcelona, Spain) from $1,575* per person 

Based on double occupancy 

Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of approximately $138 per person not included 

For 09/10/2016 sailing aboard Disney Magic

Category 9C Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom

Unique Cruises: 

14-Night Transatlantic Cruise (Port Canaveral, Florida) from $3,038* per person 

Based on double occupancy 

Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of approximately $160 per person not included 

For 05/15/2016 sailing aboard Disney Magic 

Category 5C Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

With all these amazing offers are you ready to book your vacation? If so, call or email me now so we can get you a FREE customized quote. As always, my services are 100% free to utilize. Using a travel agent means you get all the amazing customer service you know and love from Disney as well as having someone take the stress of planning off of you. Let me help today!