Disney Specials - Winemaker Dinners, Taste Food-Wine_Life and Brewmaster Dinner

Disneyland has Disney Specials for Annual Passport Holders... Winemaker Dinners, Taste Food-Wine-Life and Brewmaster Dinner.

For a Limited time only...
Tantalize your "palette" with a kaleidoscope of culinary experiences as the Fifth Annual Disney's California Food & Wine Festival celebrates The Art of Flavor. From April 16 through May 31, Disney's California Adventure® Park and select locations at the Disneyland® Resort will play host to one of the most anticipated events of spring.

Annual Passholders can purchase advance tickets before the general public, at a special discounted rate, to select Signature Events for the Fifth Annual Disney's California Food & Wine Festival.

Annual Passholders receive a special discount to these select events for a limited time

Winemaker Dinners:
Friday Evenings 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Advance purchase price $110 / Person

Taste Food-Wine-Life:
Saturday, May 29 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Advance purchase price $110 / Person

Brewmaster Dinner:
Friday Evenings - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Advance purchase price $90 / Person

Disneyland Specials offer - Get 2 More Nights FREE with a 3-Night, 5-Day Package

Disneyland Specials offer - Get 2 More Nights FREE with a 3-Night, 5-Day Package
Get 2010 off to a magical start with a 5-day stay at the Disneyland® Resort! Enjoy 2 more nights FREE when you buy a 3-night hotel, 5-day ticket package*.

To qualify, buy a 3-night stay at a Disneyland® Resort Hotel or participating Good Neighbor Hotel and a 5-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Souvenir Ticket.

Valid for arrivals through April 29, 2010 with travel completed by May 4, 2010; book by April 1, 2010.

With 2 more nights free and a Park Hopper® ticket that allows you entry into both Theme Parks, enjoy more entertainment, more attractions and take home more memories.

It's a great time to enjoy classic attractions like Matterhorn Bobsleds and Pirates of the Caribbean. And some old favorites are back, too — look on Main Street, U.S.A. for the Disney Gallery and the newly refurbished Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.

In addition to 2 free nights you also receive:

• One Magic Morning** admission into select attractions at Disneyland® Park
• Disney Character Calls – Receive a phone call from Mickey, Minnie or Goofy!
• Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness***, an extra hour in Mickey's Toontown with some of your favorite Disney Characters
• Preferred seating to select shows in Disney's California Adventure® Park****
• Exclusive! Walt Disney Travel Company Collectible Pin & Lanyard (one per person)

Choose to stay in the heart of the magic at a fantastic Disneyland® Resort Hotel or at a nearby Disneyland® Resort Good Neighbor Hotel.

See all the benefits of staying at a Disneyland® Resort Hotel!

As a Guest of a Disneyland® Resort Hotel, in addition to being steps from the thrills and entertainment of the Theme Parks and the Downtown Disney® District, you'll also enjoy:

• Outstanding service, recreation, fitness facilities, dining and self-parking at Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel, the Disneyland® Hotel or Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
• Convenient Theme Park access from all Disneyland® Resort Hotels, including an exclusive entrance into Disney's California Adventure® Park

Several comfortable, conveniently located Good Neighbor Hotels are also available. Choose from an array of tasteful accommodations, from economy level to suites.

Take advantage of this special pricing. Valid for travel through April 29, 2010 when booked by April 1, 2010. Book online now or call your travel agent!

(When booking online, please enter a 5-night stay to receive the travel package with 2 nights free.)

Give a Magical Experience - Disney Dream Makers

Give a Magical Experience
Giving is one of the most magical experiences in the world. But finding the right gift for a birthday, anniversary or even just to say "congratulations" can be difficult. Often people don't even know where to begin.
That's where the Disney Dream Makers can help. When a loved one is visiting the Disneyland® Resort, you can give something from the heart to make the celebration extra special. With their expertise in enchantment, the Dream Makers can help you create a gift experience that your loved one will remember forever.

How the Dream Makers Make Magical Moments and More
Inspired by your ideas and desires, the Disney Dream Makers can help you create the perfect surprise gift for someone you love. The Dream Makers offer three different kinds of gifts:

• Personalized surprise gifts delivered to your Resort Hotel room
• A sensational celebration that takes over your loved one's Disneyland® Resort Hotel room
• A gift card for the experience of your choice

Gifts Galore Brought to Special Locations
From princess tiaras and glass slippers, to pirate booty and fairy favors, the Dream Makers can create gift baskets and bouquets brimming with Disney magic that will be delivered to your loved one's room at the Disneyland® Resort or one of our Good Neighbor Hotels. Each gift is based not just on the occasion, but also on the recipient's interests and favorite Disney characters, and includes a card message from you. Just call the Dream Makers and they will help you choose the most magical gift for the occasion!

Sensational Resort Room Celebrations
The Dream Makers can also arrange for a celebration that takes over your loved one's Resort room with decorations and gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to say "Welcome!" Imagine your loved one's surprise to discover an exclusive bash just waiting on the other side of the resort room door. Select from spectacular options for imaginative gift experiences. It will appear as if Mickey and the Gang have prepared the room themselves!

Give the Convenience of a Disney Gift Card
A Disney Gift Card is a convenient way to give an experience that can be scheduled at the recipient's leisure. Whether it's dinner at Napa Rose or a princess makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, it's a wonderful way to give a magical moment that your loved one can arrange at any point during a Disneyland® Resort getaway. You can even tuck a gift card in one of our gift baskets to add an extra bit of magic.

Call the Dream Makers to purchase a personalized gift card that will be available upon arrival. Or simply order a traditional gift card online. Both ways can create a magical memory that will last a lifetime!

Call the Disney Dream Makers
If you can dream it, a Disney Dream Maker can do it! Call (714) 781-GIFT(781-4438). Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.

With so many ways to celebrate, the possibilities—and dreams—are endless!

Call at least 72 hours in advance of your loved one's arrival at the Disneyland® Resort to ensure timely delivery.

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SoCal Residents Save Up to 38% on a 2-Night Offer with Tickets!

It's an especially festive time to visit during Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort! Don't miss this chance to stay in the middle of the magic at a Disneyland® Resort Hotel while receiving world-class Disney hospitality.

When visiting between October 1 and December 22, 2009, Southern California residents can save* when staying at the Disneyland® Resort for 2 nights and enjoy two 2-Day Park Hopper® tickets — all starting at only $490**! Be sure to book your getaway between September 14 and December 21, 2009.

It's the season for big fun and big savings! Starting at just $490 for two adults, Southern California residents can enjoy the Disneyland® Resort while the days may be cooler and the atmosphere is especially spirited.

Holidays
And starting November 13, gather together for Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort, in a glistening dream land of Yuletide splendor. Delight in spectacular entertainment and snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. as the holidays shine even brighter!

Our unique Resort hotels offer pure Disney magic from the ground up with their themed pools, imaginative artistry and that world-famous Disney service:

• Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel: Have some Southern California fun in these affordable accommodations with a state-of-the-art health club and scenic rooftop pool.
• Disneyland® Hotel: Raise the roof in this classic high-rise that radiates magic with a 5,000 square foot Never Land Pool. It's just next door to exciting shopping and dining in the Downtown Disney® District.
• Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa: Indulge in elegance and luxury as you stay just steps away from both the Downtown Disney® District and both Theme Parks. These premium accommodations include the award-winning cuisine of the Napa Rose restaurant. Then melt under the soothing touch of the Mandara spa as you pamper yourself with one of its many relaxing treatments.

Your travel party will also enjoy these benefits:

• One Magic Morning*** admission into select attractions at Disneyland® Park.
• Meet 'n' greet opportunities at the Disneyland® Hotel, unique character dining experiences and character wake-up calls.
• Friendly VIP service from Cast Members at your Hotel.
• Convenience of being within walking distance from the fun. Whenever you want to hit the Parks or the Downtown Disney® District, you're always minutes away!
• Nonstop magic because you never have to leave the enchantment of the Disneyland® Resort.

Disney Cruise Specials - Kids Sail Free on Select Cruises

Disney has some great Disney Cruise Specials. With the economy down, Disney is no exception and is hurting as well. This is good news for us since they are offering great deals to entice more customers.

Here is the details from the Disney site on their Kids Sail Free on Select Cruises.
Bahamian Cruises
Kids age 17 and under can sail free on most 3- and 4-night Bahamian cruises from January 7 to April 15, 2010, when traveling with 2 full-fare Guests in the same stateroom. Government taxes and fees not included.
Discover the unparalleled personal service that can only be found aboard a Disney ship as you set sail for the Bahamas, renowned for sunbathing, snorkeling and breathtaking beaches. Enjoy Broadway-style shows and onboard activities for the whole family on your tropical cruise, which includes a stop in Nassau and one on Disney's private island paradise, Castaway Cay.
Book online at disneycruise.com, call (800) 951-3532 or contact your Travel Agent. Be sure to indicate booking code "KFO" at time of booking. Guests under 18 years of age must have their parent or guardian call this number.

Mediterranean Cruises
Kids ages 17 and under traveling with 2 full-fare Guests in the same stateroom sail free on select Mediterranean cruises from April 24 through May 26, 2010 —. Government taxes and fees not included.
Experience the magic of the Mediterranean during a Disney 10-Night or 11-Night Mediterranean Cruise and enjoy the unparalleled Guest experience that can only be found aboard a Disney ship. Explore some of the world's most esteemed cultural wonders amid such timeless cities and ports of call as:

• Ajaccio, Corsica
• Barcelona, Spain
• Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome)
• La Spezia, Italy (Florence, Pisa)
• Naples, Italy
• Tunis, Tunisia
• Valletta, Malta
• Villefranche, France (Monte Carlo, Cannes, Nice)

This offer is available for the following sail dates:
April 24, 2010
May 5, 2010
May 15, 2010
May 26, 2010

To take advantage of this offer, book online at disneycruise.com, call (800) 951-3532 or contact your Travel Agent. Be sure to indicate booking code "KFO" at time of booking. Guests under 18 years of age must have their parent or guardian call this number.

Important Details

These special offers apply to new bookings only and are non-transferable. These offers apply to stateroom categories 4 through 12 only; the number of staterooms allocated for these offers are limited. Other special offers, discounts or onboard credits do not apply. Additional Terms and Conditions may apply.

Specials Disney - Disneyland 2009 Resort Package and upto $50 in Disney Gift Cards

The ‘Disneyland Resort Package’ is designed for guests who want to experience the ‘magic’ of a Disneyland Resort Hotel. The Disneyland Resort Hotels (Disney's Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel) offer easy access to the parks and Downtown Disney along with those special ‘Disney touches’ throughout the hotels.

The Disneyland Resort Packages includes a minimum two (2) night stay with a minimum 2 Day Park Hopper Ticket. Other Resort Package offerings include Magic Morning at Disneyland Park on select days, Admission to Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness – Interactive Guest and Character Experience valid for one morning throughout the length of your ticket, Preferred Seating at select shows in Disney's California Adventure, and souvenir lanyard. Guests will also receive a phone call from Mickey, Minnie or Goofy (Not available for all packages. Ask your Travel Agent for details) and a Downtown Disney District Fun Card with special values for shopping, dining and entertainment.

During select times (usually during the fall and winter months), Disneyland offers discounts and specials on its Resort Magic Packages. Discounts have included 4th Night Free, Kids Free Park Hopper Tickets with paying Adult, Adults for the price of Kids Park Hopper Tickets, Kids Fly Free and Resort Gift Cards.

You can get upto $50 in Disney gift cards if you purchase this package through http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com .

Here's how our free Disney Gift Card offer works:Book your Disneyland Resort Magic or Good Neighbor Dream vacation package with Dreams Unlimited Travel, and receive a free Disney Gift Card to use on your vacation.

And now for a limited time, you can DOUBLE that amount by booking a Disneyland Southern California Dream package that includes a stay in Disneyland followed by a stay in Hollywood, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach or San Diego.

In addition to the offer from Dreams Unlimited Travel you can also receive up to a $200.00 Gift Card from Walt Disney Travel Company also.

Disney Specials - SoCal Residents Save Up to 38% on a 2-Night Offer with Tickets!

Disneyland has this great offer for Southern California Residents to stay 2 nights. This is a great deal since you save up to 38%. Here are the offer details from Disney site..

It's an especially festive time to visit during Halloween and the Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort! Don't miss this chance to stay in the middle of the magic at a Disneyland® Resort Hotel while receiving world-class Disney hospitality. When visiting between October 1 and December 22, 2009, Southern California residents can save* when staying at the Disneyland® Resort for 2 nights and enjoy two 2-Day Park Hopper® tickets — all starting at only $490**! Be sure to book your getaway between September 14 and December 21, 2009.

Our unique Resort hotels offer pure Disney magic from the ground up with their themed pools, imaginative artistry and that world-famous Disney service:

• Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel: Have some Southern California fun in these affordable accommodations with a state-of-the-art health club and scenic rooftop pool.
• Disneyland® Hotel: Raise the roof in this classic high-rise that radiates magic with a 5,000 square foot Never Land Pool. It's just next door to exciting shopping and dining in the Downtown Disney® District.
• Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa: Indulge in elegance and luxury as you stay just steps away from both the Downtown Disney® District and both Theme Parks. These premium accommodations include the award-winning cuisine of the Napa Rose restaurant. Then melt under the soothing touch of the Mandara spa as you pamper yourself with one of its many relaxing treatments.

Your travel party will also enjoy these benefits:

• One Magic Morning*** admission into select attractions at Disneyland® Park.
• Meet 'n' greet opportunities at the Disneyland® Hotel, unique character dining experiences and character wake-up calls.
• Friendly VIP service from Cast Members at your Hotel.
• Convenience of being within walking distance from the fun. Whenever you want to hit the Parks or the Downtown Disney® District, you're always minutes away!
• Nonstop magic because you never have to leave the enchantment of the Disneyland® Resort.

Click here to visit the page in Disneyland!

Costco - 2009 Southern California CityPass

The Southern California 2009 Disney CityPass from Costco is a great deal for anyone visiting Southern California for a week or more. The Southern California CityPass® gets you six days of admission to the area’s most popular attractions – all at one price! CityPass® delivers a savings of over 29% and 14 days to take it all in. All you have to do is simply present your ticket card at each of the attractions for admission.

Adult Ticket price is $227 (Ages 10 and up)
Child Ticket price is $192 (Ages 3 to 9)

Here is the info from the Costco website...
Southern California CityPass® Information:
Ages: 10 and up (Adult)
Ages: 3 - 9 (Child)
Valid November 17, 2008 - January 4, 2010
Admission to the following six attractions:
3-day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Bonus Ticket* valid for admission to both Disneyland® Park and Disney’s California Adventure® Park
1-day admission ticket to SeaWorld Adventure Park® San Diego
1-day admission ticket to the San Diego Zoo® or San Diego Zoo® Wild Animal Park
1-day admission ticket to Universal Studios Hollywood™©
Ticket Card expires 14 days past date of first use
First day of use must occur by January 4, 2010

*Park Hopper® Bonus Tickets included as a bonus one Magic Morning admission into a designated Disneyland® Resort theme park. A Magic Morning admission allows access to a designated Disneyland® Resort theme park before the park opens to the general public. While not available daily, the feature will be available multiple times per week. Subject to capacity and other restrictions. Applicable theme park, days and times of operation and all other elements including, but not limited to, operation of attractions, entertainment, stores and restaurants and appearances of characters may vary and are subject to change without notice.

The Southern California CityPass® is a “pay one price” ticket providing admissions to multiple local attractions discounted off of retail prices. Guests who purchase the Southern California CityPass® will have 13 days from the date of first use to use all of the admissions for the applicable theme parks and amusement parks. First day of use of the Southern California CityPass® must occur by January 4, 2010. Southern California CityPass® ticket card must be presented for admission at each applicable theme park or amusement park. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. All information including, but not limited to, features of tickets, attractions, pricing and entertainment subject to change without notice. Limit of 5 Adult/5 Child's tickets per member per day. Other restrictions may apply, visit www.citypass.com for more details.

Click here to go to the Costco Website!

Specials Disney – Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat party

This October, Disneyland has the Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat party for the kids which sounds like a lot of fun for kids. I know my daughter would just be thrilled to dress up and go trick-or-treating in Disneyland to meet up all the Disney Characters. Here are the details from the Disney site….

Dress up and trick-or-treat in the ultimate Disney neighborhood! Excited Guests wear their Halloween best and make Disney's California Adventure® Park their playground at this amazing party! Treat yourselves to a night of fun with friendly, costumed Disney Characters and such delights as trick-or-treat stations, live music, entertainment and more on select dates throughout October. Save on ticket costs with advance purchase of select dates.

Ticket Prices and Event Dates*
Advanced Purchase Ticket Prices
$32 Regular Admission Price for These Dates — October 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29
$26 Special Passholder Discount for These Dates: October 2, 8, 15, 21, 22, 28
Day-of-Event Ticket Prices
$39 If Purchased and Used on These Dates — October 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29
$42 If Purchased and Used on These Dates — October 30 and 31

Ages Two and Under: No Charge

Event Times
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday and Halloween Night — 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Details:
Mickey's Trick-Or-Treat Party promises not-so-scary fun for the littlest trick-or-treaters as well as adults! Throughout the spookiest month of the year, Disney's California Adventure® Park hosts an exciting event where Guests experience Disney's unique spin on Halloween.

Don't miss out on:

• Memorable Disney Characters decked out in colorful costumes
• Trick-or-treat stations offering both candy and healthy treats
• Live entertainment for getting into the groove — alongside some familiar faces
• Festive crafts perfect for the whole family
• Spooktacular activities befitting the evening's spirit
• The wondrously gigantic candy corn in Candy Corn Acres

You'll also enjoy complimentary parking for one vehicle at the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure. Larger vehicles may require an additional fee.

Specials Disney – 3 Days of summer fun for $99

Save this summer when you buy the Summer Fun Pass! Available for a limited time only to Southern California residents, the Pass lets you into both Disneyland® Park and Disney's California Adventure® Park for three days for $99. And for just $35 more, you can upgrade your Summer Fun Pass to an Annual Pass!

Offer Details:
Get two great offers* in one! Buy a Summer Fun Pass for $99 and enjoy both Disneyland® Park and Disney's California Adventure® Park for three days. And at any time during those three days, you can take your pass to the Ticket Booth and upgrade it to an Annual Pass for just $35. Do more in the Parks for less!

• Thrill to the musical spectacular of Fantasmic!
• Revel in the stunning pyrotechnics of "Remember...Dreams Come True" Fireworks
• Delight in the dazzling display of Disney's Electrical Parade
• Shoot 'em up on the range at Toy Story Mania!

The Fineprint:
Ticket is blocked out on 7/4/09. Tickets valid for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000-93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP codes 21000-22999. Proof of residency required for admission. The Disneyland® Resort Summer Fun Pass is valid for three days of admission at both Disneyland® park and Disney's California Adventure® park, including visits to both parks on the same day. Tickets are valid 45 days from first use. First use must occur between 6/1/09 through 8/23/09. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. Limit 8 tickets per person per day with valid ID. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. Offer may not be combined with other discounts or promotions. This ticket may be upgraded to any Annual Passport so long as such upgrade occurs on or before the last valid day of ticket usage. Ticket not valid before 6/1/09. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. All offers, events, tickets, age ranges, services, attractions and entertainment may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice. ©Disney

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Specials Disney - Park Hopper® Bonus Ticket (2 Days Free)

6-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Bonus Ticket for the Price of 4 Days (From $164) 2 Days FREE!
Enjoy 6 days of Disneyland® Resort Theme Park admission for the price of only 4 days.
Valid for use from April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009.

Click here to purchase them!

5-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Bonus Ticket for the Price of 3 Days (From $149) 2 Days FREE!
Enjoy 5 days of Disneyland® Resort Theme Park admission for the price of only 3 days.
Valid for use from April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009.

Click here to purchase them!

Specials Disney – Disneyland announces Summer promotion Stay 3, Get 2 free

This is a new promotion from Disneyland for this summer. This promotion offers 5 nights at a Disneyland Resort or Good Neighbor Hotel and 5 days of theme park admission for the price of three. This is one of the best summer offers ever at the Disneyland Resort!

This promotion is valid for travel from April 1st through September 26th, 2009, though the discounts do not apply to Good Neighbor Hotels until May 1st.

The ticket-only offer gives you 2 extra days of park admission when you purchase a 3-Day or longer Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket. This means your 3-day ticket becomes a 5-day ticket, or your 4-day ticket becomes a 5-day ticket. These tickets must be purchased before your trip, either through the Disneyland Web site or as part of your vacation package. You cannot purchase this promotional ticket from the Disneyland Resort ticket booths, so plan ahead!

The Disneyland Resort Hotel offer gives you 2 free nights when you book 3 or more nights between April 1st - September 26th, 2009 at the Disneyland Hotel, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel or the Paradise Pier Hotel.

The Good Neighbor Hotel offer gives you 2 free nights when you 3 or more nights between May 1st - September 26th, 2009 at a participating Good Neighbor Hotel.

As with any offer, there's a lot of fine print:
Offer is valid for bookings from 3/24/09 through 8/11/09 and for arrivals from 5/1/09 though 9/26/09 with travel being completed by 10/1/09. Upon the purchase of a 3-night package, with 3-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® souvenir tickets, at a participating hotel, two (2) consecutive free nights will be added to the hotel stay and two (2) days added to the tickets. Limited to two (2) free nights per package/reservation and not valid for previously booked rooms. Check for offers associated with longer night stays. The Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® souvenir tickets expire 13 days after first day of use or 10/13/09, whichever occurs first, and each day of use constitutes one full day of use. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial purposes. Offers subject to availability and blockout dates; advance reservations required. Not valid with any other discount or promotion. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. ©Disney

Specials Disney – FREE Disney Dining plan

Disney is now hurting for business…not as much as others but they are still hurting. Disney is now offering free Dining plan. This is an awesome deal. When you purchase one of these 5-night/6-day Magic Your Way hotel and theme park ticket packages, your family will enjoy the Disney Dining Plan, Free. That's a savings of $654 for a family of four. Valid for stays most nights 8/16/09 to 10/03/09. It's the Disney vacation you've been dreaming of.

Rooms fill up fast. Book through June 21, 2009. Sample pricing:

• $58 per person per day for family of 4 at select Disney Value Resorts - in a standard room. Total package price $1,390.
• $74 per person per day for family of 4 at select Disney Moderate Resorts - in a standard room. Total package price $1,764.
• $95 per person per day for family of 4 at select Disney Deluxe Resorts - in a standard room at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge & Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Total package price $2,276.
• $108 per person per day for family of 4 at select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts - in a studio room at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney's Old Key West Resort. Total package price $2,586.

Save $654 for a family of four.
Prices based on 2 adults, 1 junior and 1 child. The number of rooms available at these rates is limited. Savings based on non-discounted price for the same package. Tickets are for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Excludes gratuities for Disney Dining Plan

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Specials Disney – Save Money

Family with kids always loves Disney. And while Disney is fun - that doesn't mean they have to be at a park every second of your vacation. So, this idea is for people who've rented a car or drove to the park.

Don't get the park hopper. Several parks in one day? That's a recipe for crankiness and problems. Instead, go to the park first thing in the morning and figure out which rides you REALLY want to ride. If you can ride - go, otherwise, get your FastPass and hit the other stuff.

When the kids are tuckered out or are ready to go to the second park, go back to the hotel and play in the pool. Disney's pools are awesome. No matter what age, your kids will love the GIANT pools with slides and fountains - definitely worth it.

If you haven't decided where to stay yet, check out the Nickelodeon Hotel just outside Disney property. That's another great hotel with stuff to do towards the end of the day so you can avoid the Park Hopper.

On Day 2 take the family to the beach. Other than the drive - that's free. Who doesn't love the beach and world famous Cocoa Beach is 45 minutes away. Great places to body surf, build sand castles, eat lunch, suntan - it's the best. And even better you'll pass a Wal-Mart on the way there. Wal-Mart has tons of cool Disney stuff for 25% of the price. Hats, shirts, mugs - whatever you were planning on buying at the park. At the end of the day, head back to the Disney and splurge on one of their property restaurants. It'll be fun.

On Day 3 take them to another park. This way they'll feel like they got the true Disney experience, but also had a great vacation and you didn't spend a fortune.

Specials Disney – Food and Wine festival at Disney’s California Adventure

This year, Disneyland has announced the schedules and dates of the Food and Wine Festival at the California Adventure park. The festival is for 6 weeks starting April 24th through June 6th.

This is the official information from Disney’ website…

Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival Celebrates Flavors of the World in 2009
Tickets for Premier Events Go On Sale Beginning Feb. 24

Hundreds of Culinary and Tasting Experiences Are Complimentary

ANAHEIM, Calif., February 19, 2009 — Disney's California Food and Wine Festival will celebrate the international cultures, people, food and traditions that have made California one of the most diverse culinary destinations in the world. With a theme of “World Celebration,” the Festival expands to six weeks in 2009 – April 24 through June 7 – featuring daily complimentary demonstrations and premier ticketed events at Disney’s California Adventure park and throughout the Resort.

Tickets for the premier events - which include unique opportunities to go “Behind the Scenes With …” celebrity chefs and winemakers - go on sale beginning Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Disneyland Resort - Food And Wine Festival Web Site

More than 600 complimentary experiences will be available at the fourth annual Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival, including culinary demonstrations, children’s programs and wine and spirits seminars. In addition, food and wine aficionados will get tips from Disneyland Resort chefs, mingle with noted winemakers and celebrate at the spectacular ticketed events, including the gala Festival finale “Taste Food-Wine-Life.”

“The 2009 Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival will take guests on a delicious journey around the globe,” said Gary Maggetti, director of food and beverage for Disneyland Resort theme parks. “We invite guests to celebrate their favorite foods and wines with our great variety of events, and to explore new tastes and flavors with our outstanding chefs and wine experts.

”Food & Wine Festival events held in Disney's California Adventure require park admission, which is not included in the event price. Some events may require an additional fee and pre-registration.

Featured celebrity chefs, including Guy Fieri of the Food Network, along with nearly 100 Disneyland Resort chefs will conduct cooking demonstrations that showcase their talents and an international mix of delectable dishes. Guests will collect cooking tips while they watch the pros in action, discovering new twists on timeless classics and sampling the festival cuisine. Guests will also taste delicious festival-inspired dishes at the Wine Country Trattoria, Pacific Wharf Café, Farmer’s Market and other eateries inside Disney’s California Adventure park.

New Events for 2009

Guests will enjoy several new signature events this year.

• Behind the Scenes With… – Unique opportunities to share food, wine and conversation with cooking personalities from popular television programs and celebrity winemakers. The stars include Guy Fieri (“Guy’s Big Bite”), Keegan Geerhard (“Food Network Challenge), Tommy Lasorda (Lasorda Wines), and John and Nancy Lasseter (Lasseter Family Winery). The evenings begin with tasty appetizers and exquisite wines, followed by question-and-answer sessions hosted by Chef Jamie Gwen.
• Sweet Sundays – The sweetest of all events features a light buffet breakfast and sparkling wine at the Golden Vine Winery at Disney’s California Adventure. Guests will see demonstrations and taste three signature desserts created by acclaimed pastry chefs, including chefs from Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. in San Diego and Cake Monkey Bakery in Los Angeles.
• Festival Wine Walks - Guests will explore wines of the world, or a single region, when they purchase a tasting passport and select up to four tastes of spectacular wines. A tasting tour that features craft brews will also be available. Delicious wine country tapas that complement the beer and wine will be available at The Lounge at the Golden Vine Winery.
• World Celebration Dinners – Disneyland Resort chefs will create an elegant menu that blends the food, wine and celebrations of regions around the world. France, Japan, Korea, Italy and Spain will be featured.
• Master Sommelier Michael Jordan, of the award-winning Napa Rose restaurant, will add a new class to his “Introduction to Wine Tasting.” The “Advanced Wine Class” includes three two-hour sessions that take guests to the next level in their knowledge of wine regions, varietals, growing and harvesting style. Both entertaining classes will offer training as well as a blind tasting to test the participants’ skills.

Popular Returning Events

Events returning for 2009 feature Disneyland Resort chefs and premier winemakers.

• Winemaker Dinners - Disneyland Resort chefs will partner with premier California winemakers to prepare outstanding culinary delights at six exclusive “Winemaker Dinners,” on selected Friday nights. Each Festival meal will be paired with award-winning vintages and served at Steakhouse 55, inside the Disneyland Hotel.
• Napa Rose Cooking School - Disney Executive Chef Andrew Sutton will once again lead this hands-on course that sells out quickly. Each class will create and enjoy a themed meal paired with wines and each class member will go home with an official chef’s coat to commemorate the experience. This amazing opportunity takes place in the show kitchen of the renowned Napa Rose restaurant at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Guests must be at least 18 years of age and advance reservations are required.
• Festival Wine Receptions – Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy a beautiful sunset and weekend evening under the stars, on the patio of the Golden Vine Winery inside Disney’s California Adventure park. While sampling from a variety of selected wines and enjoying hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, guests will meet fellow wine enthusiasts, make new friends and discover new favorite wines.

For more details and pricing information, visit http://www.disneyland.com/foodandwine

Specials Disney – Alaska – Voyage of the Glaciers princess cruise from $399

For families with kids that would like to take a cruise, the Disney’s princess cruise is a no-brainer. These ships have very elegant atmosphere with a lot of Disney characters (Your kids will love them), family friendly, roomier than average staterooms. The casual Dining and specialty restaurants in these ships are really better than the other cruise lines. The Snacks are just cut above the rest of the cruise liners.

Junior cruisers ages 3 to 17 can enjoy a boatload of exciting onboard activities. They have dedicated youth centers with trained counselors, who are ready to ensure that our kids stay happy all day long. On all Vessels except Tahitian and Pacific Princess you'll find completely equipped Youth & Teen Centers. There's everything from arts and crafts corners, games tables, movies, and splash pool area. They have Fun Zone Activities for kids between 3 and 12 (Ages 3 to 7 go in the Princess pelicans group and Ages 8 to 12 goes in the Shockwaves group).

These programs offer activities such as

• Arts and crafts
• Discos
• Movies and Cartoons
• Exclusive Kids Only Dining
• Video Games
• Edutainment Programs
• Scavenger Hunts
• Karaoke and talent shows
• Afternoon Ice Cream Parties
• Pizza Parties
• Hall of Fame Tournaments
• Shipboard Olympics
• T-Shirt Coloring
• Pajama Parties
• Theme parties

They also have kid sitting for about $5 an hour, so you could have your personal time as well. Their TV programs are of course fabulous for kids with cartoons, movies and shows.

Right now, Disney princess is offering the “Alaska – Voyage of the Glaciers” tours starting from $399 per person. These are absolutely great deals. I know times are tough now, but if you have the money for a vacation, this is definitely one to consider. The While family will have great fun.

Check out their prices at http://www.princess.com/escapetheeconomy.page - Alaska

Specials Disney – Cheap hotels near Disneyland

Disneyland is a heaven on Earth. It is an amazing place to spend time with kids and the entire family but it is so big that even if you spend a few days, you may not be able to see the entire thing. It definitely cannot be seen in one day, so you will have to stay a few nights in hotel to truly enjoy Disneyland.

Depending on the hotel you stay at, visiting this park can be quite expensive already so here are some cheaper hotels that will save you some money.

Motel 6 at the Anaheim Main Gate
This hotel is located in Walt Disney Way in Anaheim, California. This hotel is close to the main gate of Disneyland resort. The hotel offers complete facilities needed. They have heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Motel 6 is a pet-friendly hotel.

The hotel offers abundant dining place, shopping malls and theme parks providing fun for all the families.

They offer free local call services to all their visitors. Internet access is available at a price.

Specials Disney – Florida residents 2 days for $99

Walt Disney World Resort is offering a special discount to Florida residents from February 1st through May 21st, 2009. Adults can enjoy 2 one Park/one day admissions to any of the 4 Walt Disney World® Theme Parks for just $99 plus tax.

2 Days for $99 Ticket Offer Details

• Adult Florida Residents pay $99 plus tax for 2-day Magic Your Way Base ticket.
  Child (ages 3 to 9) Florida Residents pay $83 plus tax for 2-day Magic Your Way Base ticket.
• Ticket must be purchased between February 1 and May 20, 2009.
• Ticket expires May 21, 2009
• Ticket cannot be used during the following block out dates: April 4 to April 18, 2009.
• Ticket is valid for one theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use, or by May 21, 2009, whichever comes first

Check it out at the Disney Site

Specials Disney – Disney Cruise Line Discounts

These are the best discounts for Disney Cruise Lines. The best cruise ship to take a cruise on if you have kids is Disney Cruise line. The last time we took our kids, our kids had a blast and so did we. Disney Cruise lines has two ships: the Disney Magic, which was launched in 1998 and mainly used for 7-night cruises and special itineraries; and the Disney Wonder, which was launched in 1999 and is primarily used for 3- and 4-night cruises.

I know times are tough now and everyone is trying to save a little. Here are some discounts that may save you a few dollars on your Disney Cruise…

50% Off This Spring for Kids in Disney Cruise Lines
Kids 12 and under sail at 50% off on most 3-, 4- and 7-night sailings from March 26 through May 14, 2009, with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom. Government taxes and fees are not included.

Two paying passengers must be in the stateroom. You can have up to 3 children in the stateroom at 50% off (if you choose a stateroom with that capacity).

This offer applies to new reservations only. No refunds apply to anyone already paid in full and within cancellation penalty period. Anyone outside of the penalty period would have to be rebooked at current rates. Money can be transferred from the existing reservation to the new one. However, you may lose your stateroom and dining time.

$25 Onboard Credit for Booking Online
When you or your travel agent book your Disney cruise online, you'll receive a $25 onboard credit per stateroom. You can use your credit toward souvenirs or a wide array of onboard activities such as spa treatments or a meal at Palo.This offer is combinable with other offers. Available for new bookings only. Available to guests who book online as well as guests booking through a travel agent (travel agent is required to book online). Good on all Disney Cruise Line itineraries and any sail date booked. Non-refundable and non-transferable.

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder $50 Credit
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can get a $50 stateroom credit for any cruise sailing June 7 - August 9, 2009.
You must book by 3/1/09. Offer applies to Categories 4-12 only. A copy of the Annual Pass must be faxed to Disney Cruise Line by final payment due date

Specials Disney Cruise Discounts for Florida Residents
There are some special discounts for Florida Residents in Disney Cruises.Good luck with your Disney Cruise.

And yes, Normally Expedia has some great deals on Disney cruises as well. They have some really good last minute deals as well.

Specials Disney –The best deal to get an Annual pass

This is absolutely the best way to get Disney Annual Pass! I have searched everywhere for Specials Disney tickets to try and get a good deal on Disneyland Annual Passport and this is the best way I have found so far. The Disneyland Deluxe Passport has a lot of black out dates in summer.

For those who live in Southern California, this is what you do to get the best Specials Disney annual passports.

• Go to Costco and buy a Disneyland Resort play 4 Days exchange certificate ($139)
• Use it for 4 days in the summer
• On the 4th day, exchange it for a Southern California Annual passport and pay only the difference ($35)

For those who live outside Southern California, this is what you do to get the best Specials Disney annual passports.

• Go to Costco and buy a Disneyland Resort play 4 Days exchange certificate ($139)
• Use it for 4 days in the summer
• On the 4th day, exchange it for a Deluxe Annual passport and pay only the difference ($130)

This way, you get to go in the summer for 4 days, which is blacked out by the Annual passport, and at the same time enjoy the non-summer days with an Annual passport. Hope the Specials Disney strategy of getting a good value on the Disney passports works for you!