Save Up to 25% on Select 7-Night Disney Cruises this Fall!

Cast off and save on an awe-inspiring 7-night Canada cruise from New York or Quebec City aboard the Disney Magic. Or embark on a relaxing 7-night voyage from Port Canaveral to the sun-swept Caribbean aboard the Disney Fantasy - and save on your cruise fare!  If you want to save on a Disney cruise vacation this Fall, email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com for a free quote (or to answer any questions you may have!) or you can use this fast and easy form to request your free quote! Here are the cruises and sail dates that are available for this once in a lifetime savings promotion:

7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Canada Cruise from New York to Quebec City on the Disney Magic sailing on September 20, 2018: Eligible for 25% off prevailing rates as quoted by Disney Cruise Line for Inside Staterooms with Restrictions (Category IGT).

• Fall in love with the French-Canadian charm, culture and stunning natural splendor of Quebec City, Saguenay, Baie-Comeau and Halifax—and enjoy 2 spook-tacular days at sea filled with frightfully fabulous deck parties, pumpkin carving, tricks, treats and more!
• $1,176 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $188 per person not included.

7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Canada Cruise from Quebec City to New York on the Disney Magic sailing on September 27, 2018. Eligible for 25% off prevailing rates as quoted by Disney Cruise Line for Inside Staterooms with Restrictions (Category IGT).

• Treat the family to spooky surprises at sea. Get in the spirit during stops along the stunning St. Lawrence River that include Quebec City, Saguenay, Halifax and Baie-Comeau. Back on board, discover magical mischief and spellbinding surroundings during 2 days at sea awash with bewitching deck parties and much more.
• $1,176 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $188 per person not included.

7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral aboard the Disney Fantasy on August 11, 2018. Eligible for 20% off prevailing rates as quoted by Disney Cruise Line for Verandah Staterooms with Restrictions (Category VGT)

• Discover a unique blend of white-sand beaches and Disney family fun—with 3 delightful days at sea, a day at Disney Castaway Cay and stops in fabulous Caribbean ports of call. At Castaway Cay, enjoy a barbecue lunch, watersports, games and an adults-only beach. And your home port, Port Canaveral, is just an hour away from Walt Disney World Resort!
• $2,044 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of $96 per person not included.

7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral aboard the Disney Fantasy on September 1, 2018 and September 15, 2018. Eligible for 20% off prevailing rates as quoted by Disney Cruise Line for Verandah Staterooms with Restrictions (Category VGT)

• Surrender to an easy-going state of mind during an idyllic roundtrip voyage from Port Canaveral. On board and ashore, your classic yet contemporary Disney Cruise Line ship is your gateway to endless adventure and entertainment. Drop anchor in sun-swept havens that include Mexico, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Disney’s private island paradise Castaway Cay—plus experience 2 blissful days at sea.
• $1,386 per person, based on double occupancy, for the September 1, 2018 sailing. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of $123 per person not included.  
• $1,358 per person, based on double occupancy, for the September 15, 2018 sailing. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of $123 per person not included.

7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral on September 8, 2018. Eligible for 20% off prevailing rates as quoted by Disney Cruise Line for Verandah Staterooms with Restrictions (Category VGT)

• Celebrate Halloween like never before—aboard an eerie ghost ship filled with treats, tricks and spooky surprises, from elaborate décor to themed entertainment. Then discover a unique blend of cultures, white-sand beaches and Disney family fun, with a day at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay, and stops in 2 more Caribbean ports of call.
• $1,323 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of $93 per person not included.

Important Details on Savings Offer for Inside Staterooms with Restrictions and Verandah Staterooms with Restrictions (Category IGT and VGT):

• Valid for new bookings only
• Full payment is required at the time of booking for all Guests and is non-refundable.
• Full legal names of all Guests are required at time of booking and no name changes are allowed.
• Specific stateroom will be assigned at a later time, based on availability.
• Rate does not include gratuities or Port Adventures.
• Not combinable with Disney Vacation Club Points.
• The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited.
• This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
• Rates are in U.S. dollars.
• Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

If you're ready to set sail and save on a cruise vacation this Fall with Disney Cruise Line, email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com for a free quote (or to answer any questions you may have!) or you can use this fast and easy form to request your free quote!

 As a Disney Vacation Planner, my FREE personalized planning services will help you find a cruise sailing and stateroom that fits your family's needs and budget! I'll also help plan your pre-cruise night stay, port transportation and more! Plus all of my Disney Cruise Line clients get a FREE on-board ship credit for some extra spending money on their vacation plus some extra goodies! Email me today to start planning your cruise vacation today!

Disney Cruise Line Setting Sail for Magical Winter Holidays This Year

‘Tis the season… to come aboard! This winter, unwrap some holiday magic with Disney Cruise Line.

Beginning in early November, the Disney cruise ships will transform into glittering wonderlands as they are “decked out” for another season of Very Merrytime Cruises, special holiday sailings packed with festive events for the whole family!

During the most wonderful time of the year, join Disney Cruise Line for a jolly lineup of winter parties and themed entertainment unlike anything else on land or at sea. Special stem-to-stern holiday events include:

Mickey’s Tree-Lighting Magic, where Mickey and his pals lead carols and the lighting of the ship’s three-deck-tall Christmas tree.

Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball, a magical welcome party for the guests of honor, Santa and Mrs. Claus, featuring Broadway-style entertainment and favorite Disney characters… including a pair of royal sisters whose appearance causes a flurry of “frozen” fun as a magical snowfall overtakes the atrium!

Deck the Deck Holiday Party, a tropical celebration up on deck where Disney friends lead hula hooping, limbo under oversized candy canes and high-energy family dances like the “Yuletide Slide” and a conga line around the pool.

Holiday activities for the whole family, like building gingerbread houses, meeting Santa Claus and singing along with Dickens-inspired carolers. Plus, special activities just for kids include decorating stockings and gingerbread men cookies, making holiday cards and creating holiday animation cells.

Sea-sun’s greetings ashore at Disney’s private island Castaway Cay, where the celebration continues with “snow flurries,” a decked-out Christmas tree, Disney character meet-and-greets and merry island music.

And Guests sailing on each holiday will have even more festivities to enjoy, like Thanksgiving Day feasts and football games on the ship’s jumbo screen, Christmas morning surprises from Santa Claus and daily Hanukkah services.

If you're ready to set sail for a different kind of holiday celebration with Disney Cruise Line, email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com for a free quote (or to answer any questions you may have!) or you can use this fast and easy form to request your free quote!

 As a Disney Vacation Planner, my FREE personalized planning services will help you find a cruise sailing and stateroom that fits your family's needs and budget! I'll also help plan your pre-cruise night stay, port transportation and more! Plus all of my Disney Cruise Line clients get a FREE on-board ship credit for some extra spending money on their vacation plus some extra goodies! Email me today to start planning your cruise vacation today!

“Welcome Back” Offer from Adventures by Disney

Book your next Adventures by Disney® vacation package within 45 days of returning from your most recent Adventures by Disney trip and save $250 per person on select land and river cruise departures or $150 per person on select long weekend, short escape and Disney Cruise Line vacation packages!* This offer is valid on any 2018 or 2019 departures. 

If you want more information on any Adventures by Disney vacation or would like to receive pricing for this "Welcome Back" Offer - just send me an email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com and I'll be sure to fill you in on the details as soon as I get them!

When you book your Adventures by Disney vacation with me - you'll get a free Disney Gift card for booking your Adventure with me! You'll also have me, a Disney vacation specialist, putting my expert knowledge to your benefit and help you plan a magical Disney vacation! Unlike booking your vacation on your own, you’ll get a dedicated travel professional every step of the way to help you get what you want and knows what you want!

* Book any available departure of an Adventures by Disney itinerary at the non-discounted prevailing price as quoted on AdventuresByDisney.com on the date of booking (the “Regular Rate”) no later than 45 days following the end of your Adventures by Disney trip and receive either: (i) $250 per person off the Regular Rate of any available Adventures by Disney land package other than an Adventures by Disney Long Weekend land package or Short Escape, (ii) $250 per person off the Regular Rate of any available Adventures by Disney River Cruise package, excluding suites and category A, AA, AB, AP, BA and E staterooms, or (iii) $150 per person off the Regular Rate of any available Adventures by Disney Long Weekend land package or Short Escape.  Adventures by Disney Long Weekends are shorter land packages (5 days/4 nights or shorter) and identified as Long Weekends on AdventuresByDisney.com.  Adventures by Disney Short Escapes are shorter land packages (4 days/3 nights or shorter) and identified as Short Escapes on AdventuresByDisney.com.  Regular Rates vary depending on departure date and time of booking and are subject to change.  To take advantage of this offer, each guest of the booking party must have traveled on an Adventures by Disney trip within 45 days of booking.  Guests must travel within 24 months after the date the original booking was made.  Valid on new bookings made through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. only.  Savings not applicable toward deposit amount.  Trips are subject to availability.  Offer not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part.  Void where prohibited.  Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions.  Offer valid for U.S. Residents only.  Offer is subject to change without notice.  Bookings subject to restrictions and Adventures by Disney's standard terms and conditions.

Donald's Dino-Bash! at Disney's Animal Kingdom

DinoLand, U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park is playing host to Donald’s Dino-Bash!, during the Incredible Summer event! This dinosaur-themed party celebrates Donald Duck’s discovery that his bird ancestors were actually dinosaurs.

As a part of the celebration, DinoLand, U.S.A. features colorful new décor and playful character greetings with rarely seen pals like Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad McQuack and more. A DJ-powered dance party also mixes tunes from the truck-o-saurus stage, capping the nighttime festivities.

Don't forget that when you stay in the middle of the magic will help make a Walt Disney World Resort vacation even more super! With the Incredible Summer Room offer, you can save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights May 28 through August 30, 2018 when you book by August 1, 2018!

Book your Walt Disney World vacation with me, Lauren Gonding - A Disney Vacation Planner, and get my planning services for FREE! Email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com. Or answer a few questions to request a free, no obligation quote! You can also call me at 800-883-1535 x 46.

As a Disney Vacation Planner, I'll help you plan the most magical vacation - all for free! You won't pay one penny more by booking with me but you'll get personalized help and advice from someone that will get to know you, your wants and your travel plans (which you’re not going to get if you book on your own or direct with Disney)!  Just a few of the few things I'll do for FREE:

• Help to find you the perfect Walt Disney World Resort; 
• I'll make your Advance Dining Reservations (no early mornings for you!);
• I'll make your Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Reservations; 
• I'll make your FastPass+ selections (once gain no early mornings for you!); 
• Book any tours or unique experiences; 
• Send you tips and tricks to get the most out of your vacation investment; AND
• Plus my clients that book a vacation package get a FREE DISNEY GIFT CARD and more! 

With all of these perks from me, you're bound to have a magical vacation!

Disney Springs Spotlight: World of Disney

Disney Springs™ will be welcoming over 30 new tenants in its Town Center, the fourth and final neighborhood, this summer.  As we look forward to these new retailers, we can't forget about our favorite stores that have been at Disney Springs. One of my favorite stores at Disney Springs is World of Disney.

Featuring over 12,000 different items, World of Disney – the largest Disney merchandise store in the world – is a dream-come-true for Disney fans. From Minnie Mouse ears to Stitch plush, Alex and Ani bangles to Star Wars t-shirts, the assortment seems endless.

And, this popular merchandise location was recently transformed into a larger, more spacious shopping experience. With an additional 6,000 square feet of retail space, World of Disney now features a new entrance, centralized registers, a new information desk and other interior changes.

Only your next Walt Disney World vacation be sure to stop by Disney Springs and check out World of Disney.

World of Disney at Disney Springs

If you're interested in visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, email me - lauren@magicaltravel.com - for a FREE, no obligation vacation quote!  Or simply fill out the Disney Vacation Quote form found below or click here to open in a new window!  As a Disney vacation specialist, let me put my expert knowledge to your benefit and help you plan a magical vacation!

“Zootopia,” Characters Nick Wilde & Judy Hopps Debut at Magic Kingdom Park

Did you enjoy the new Disney movie 'Zootopia' as much as I did? If you did, you can now acatch Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps, from the film, in the Magic Kingdom's daily “Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It!” Street Party.

Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps join Magic Kingdom's Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Street Party Parade!

In the film, Judy Hopps works hard to become the first-ever bunny cop on the Zootopia Police Department.  Her first assignment brings about an unlikely partnership with a smart fox, Nick Wilde, who helps her crack the case open and save the city of Zootopia.

Be sure to check the My Disney Experience App or the Magic Kingdom Theme park’s Times Guide for street party times.

If you're interested in visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, email me - lauren@magicaltravel.com - for a FREE, no obligation vacation quote!  Or simply fill out the Disney Vacation Quote form found below or click here to open in a new window!  As a Disney vacation specialist, let me put my expert knowledge to your benefit and help you plan a magical vacation!

Step Inside Be Our Guest Restaurant

Be Our Guest Restaurant, in New Fantasyland at the Walt Disney World Resort, features a lavish dining experience in the elegant ballroom, delicate Rose Gallery and mysterious "West Wing" of the Beast's Castle. The magnificent space offers "great food fast" lunch service by day and full-service table dining at night.  Be Our Guest is also now open for a Quick-Service style breakfast!  All three dining experiences — themed to the story of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" — feature French-inspired cuisine.






Be Our Guest Restaurant is also one of the hardest Advance Dining Reservations to get. However, if you use me to book your next Walt Disney World vacation, I will use all my available resources to try and get you at least one dining exepierence at Be Our Guest! Email me - lauren@magicaltravel.com - for a FREE, no obligation vacation quote today! Or use the handy form below! 

Disney Cruise Line Staterooms

Did you know that the spacious staterooms of the Disney Cruise Line ships are designed with families in mind? Whichever you chose, you’ll enjoy personal space to share – and of course, spectacular Disney service. Watch this video to discover the different stateroom styles and categories available for your next Disney cruise.




If you're interested in going on a Disney Cruise, email me - lauren@magicaltravel.com - for a FREE, no obligation vacation quote!  Or simply fill out the form below! As a Disney vacation specialist, let me put my expert knowledge to your benefit and help you plan a magical vacation!

Why Should I Book your Disney Trip with Me

The number one question I get as a travel agent is "Why should I book my Disney trip with you?" And I normally have a few minutes with someone to try and convince them that they should book with me.  And then I thought of all of the internet traffic that I might be getting, where people are asking the same question but I dont have the opportunity to answer.  So here are my answers to that questions - why you should book your Disney vacation with me.

1. Same quoted price, more Pixie Dust.  I'm going to quote you the same price the Walt Disney Travel Company is going to quote you if you were to booked your Disney trip yourself.  However, I am paid my commission from the Walt Disney Travel Company - never, ever from my clients.  Because Walt Disney Travel Company pays me, I am able to extend some Pixie Dust to my clients and make their vacations a bit more affordable if you book with me.

Pixie Dust comes in small packages

2. Experience. I was trained by The Walt Disney Travel Company to learn their product, and a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge.  By graduating from this College of Disney knowledge means I’ve joined an elite group of travel industry professionals who have attained a special knowledge of the Disneyland® Resort, WaltDisney World® Resort, Disney Cruise Line®, Adventures by Disney®, and Aulani, aDisney Resort & Spa.  I've been to Walt Disney World many times and have gone on many Disney vacations to know what I am selling to my clients.  This is beneficial to you because I know the questions to your answers.  Questions like: What should I pack? What should I do if I'm not going to a theme park?  Where's the closest bathroom to this?  I need to rent a stroller/wheelchair/reclining chair, where do I get that from?  We are celebrating a birthday, how do I order a cake to show up at dinner?  I'm going with a baby for the first time, any tips? and many more questions I'm able to answer because of my extensive Disney knowledge and experience.

I'm a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge.

3. Honesty.   I've always been told that honesty is the best policy and this is something I take very seriously as a travel agent.  I'm going to tell you my honest opinion and let you decide what is best for you.  Most travel agents will paint you a perfect picture - not me because that isn't what I would want, I would want to know the truth when planning my vacation.  I'm going to tell you if I think you should or should not stay in a certain room or stateroom category based on your family's needs.  I'm going to let you know if the restaurant you want to eat serves good food and has good service.  I'm also going to let you know if a certain ride or attraction is going to be worth the FastPass+ reservation or if you should use it elsewhere. Why? Because you're spending your hard-earned money to go on this vacation and I think it should be the best it can be - plus I would want to know the truth.

4. Save you time and money.  Planning a Disney trip takes a lot of time.  From looking for discounts, to waking up at very early hours to reserve your Advance Dining Reservations and  staying up late into the night to make FastPass+ selections - a Disney trip takes a lot of your time.  If you book your trip with me, you don't have to worry about it! I am going to look for the best deal for your vacation - at least daily thus saving you time and money.  I'm going to wake up early, so you don't have to, and make your dining reservations.  I'm going to stay up late to make your FastPass+ reservations so you don't have to!  Want to change something? Simply let me know and I'll make the changes for you.  Not only will I be saving you time and money, I'll be simplifying the Disney vacation for you.

5. More Pixie Dust.  I want your vacation to be as magical as possible and I want you to start being excited about it the moment you place your deposit.  Thus you will start receiving Pixie Dust from me the day you book!  If you book with Walt Disney Travel Company or other travel agents, the Pixie Dust doesn't start happening until your final payment or even later.

Every Disney trip needs Pixie Dust!

Email me - lauren@magicaltravel.com - for a FREE, no obligation Disney vacation quote today! Or use the form at the bottom of the page and I'll be more than glad help you plan the most magical Disney vacation!

Disney Characters Temporarily Move for Dinner from Goofy's Kitchen to PCH Grill at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel

Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland® Hotel is temporarily closing to get a fresh new look. In the meantime, the Disney characters are headed to PCH Grill at Disney's Paradise PierHotel for dinner from Jan. 19 – Feb. 9, 2016.

The restaurant’s beachy, laid-back atmosphere is a fun spot for the new Beach Side Bonfire Dinner Buffet with Mickey & Friends featuring classic California dishes — smoked tri-tip, baby back ribs, fish tacos, sautéed shrimp, steamed clams, mac-n-cheese, fried chicken and mini hamburgers and hot dogs right off the grill.  Cap off your meal with a sweet ending and “perpetual summer” beverages, including watermelon lemonade and our signature peach-and-blood-orange tea.

The PCH Grill’s popular Surf’s Up Breakfast with Mickey & Friends continues – an all-you-care-to-enjoy spread that includes an omelet station, flatbreads, Mickey waffles, banana-caramel French toast, parfaits, smoothies, beef chilaquiles, smoked salmon and more. And it’s perfect for little ones with Mickey waffles, a build-your-own-omelet station, hot and cold cereals, bacon, sausage and seasonal fresh fruit.

Want to visit Disneyland Resort? Email me, lauren@magicaltravel.com and I’ll be glad to help you plan your vacation! As a Disney travel agent, I know the best time to visit, where to stay, what to do and more! Plus, all my services are FREE to my clients! Don’t wait and email me today!