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Travel Dates: October 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012

Update October 27, 2011: Walt Disney World has extended the booking window for 2012 dates. For travel during 2011, this offer must be booked by October 29, however, for travel during 2012, this offer must now be booked by December 17, 2011.

The Walt Disney World_® Resort has released a new Free Dining offer to cover dates from October 2, 2011 through March 31, 2012. Only selected dates and resorts are available, many dates are blacked out.

Available Travel Dates:

• October 1 – October 6, 2011
• October 22 – November 3, 2011
• November 12 – November 17, 2011
• November 26 – December 1, 2011
• December 10 – December 15, 2011
• January 8 – January 12, 2012
• January 21 – February 2, 2012
• February 11 – February 16, 2012
• March 3 – March 8, 2012
• March 24 – March 29, 2012

Please note that in order to qualify for the free Disney dining offer, your must check in on one of the available dates above. Your stay can extend into a black out period, you will still receive the free Disney dining for your entire stay. Availability is extremely limited, and not all resorts may be available.

Guests staying at a Walt Disney World_® Resort value resort will receive the Quick Service Dining Plan for free. Guests will be able to upgrade to either the Disney Dining plan or the Deluxe Disney Dining plan by paying the price difference.

Guests staying at a Walt Disney World_® Resort World Moderate, Deluxe or Disney Villa resort will receive the Disney Dining Plan included for free. Disney World guests at moderate, deluxe and villa resorts will also be able to book the “Free Dining”, and upgrade to the Disney Deluxe Dining for the normal price difference, which is $33 for adults and $10 for children three to nine per night of your stay.

Availability is extremely limited, and must be booked by October 29, 2011. Suites at the Walt Disney World_® Resort Deluxe resorts, Campgrounds and 3 bedroom villas have been excluded from this offer. All other Walt Disney World resorts, including value resorts are included in the offer.

Package Requirements:

• Three night minimum stay
• Maximum stay of 14 nights is allowed per reservation.
• Minimum 2 day basic park pass per person per reservation

If you would like to get a quote or more information about these special room only discounts for Walt Disney World, please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation Mouseketrips quote. This offer must be booked by October 29, 2011.

Travel Dates: August 14 – September 28, 2011

Disneyland is now offering a special savings on Disneyland® Resort vacation packages for guests who check in during the travel dates listed above. Guests can save up to $450 off of their package, depending on their resort, plus each guest in the party will receive a free character meal to use during your stay.

Package Savings

• Save $350 when your package includes a stay at Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel
• Save $400 when your package includes a stay at the Disneyland Hotel
• Save $450 when your package includes a stay at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa

Your package must be a minimum of four nights, and must include a minimum three day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Souvenir Ticket. Also, if you check in prior to September 5, you will receive the following special inclusions:

• Two Disney’s FASTPASS tickets for each person in your party per stay, when checking in at one of the three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort from June 3 to Sept. 5, 2011
• Early access to “The Little Mermaid~Ariel’s Undersea Adventure,” 30 minutes prior to the scheduled opening of Disney California Adventure Park, daily from June 4 to Sept. 5, 2011, for Guests of the three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

This package must be booked by September 24, 2011 for travel from August 14 – September 28, 2011. Travel must be completed by October 2, 2011.

For more information, please contact us to receive a no obligation, free Mouseketrips price quote for your Disneyland vacation.

Character meal voucher is valid for one (1) meal (including tax and gratuity) at one (1) of the following: Breakfast in the Park with Minnie and Friends at the Plaza Inn on Main Street, U.S.A.®, Disneyland® Park; Surf’s Up! Breakfast with Mickey & Friends at Disney’s PCH Grill, Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel; Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Critter Breakfast at Storytellers Café, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa; Ariel’s Disney Princess Celebration at Ariel’s Grotto, Disney California Adventure™ Park or Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland® Hotel. Not valid for World of Color Dinner Packages at Ariel’s Grotto or Wine County Trattoria but may be applied up to its retail price at any other Disney owned and operated full-service or counter-service restaurant at the Disneyland® Resort. Not valid for alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, room service, holiday buffets or merchandise. Vouchers are not redeemable for cash and are non-transferable. No change given. Not valid at outdoor carts or restaurants at the Downtown Disney® District. Separate theme park admission may be necessary. Not valid in combination with other discounts or promotions. Restaurant seating is subject to availability – reservations are recommended.

Travel Dates: October 23 – December 18, 2011

Olé! Southern California residents save 25% off prevailing rates on most Mexican Riviera sailings on the Disney Wonder from October 23 – December 18, 2011.

Shimmering waters, sun-kissed beaches and colorful coastal towns beckon you to explore the legendary Mexican Riviera. From sailing and snorkeling to shopping and historic sightseeing, a variety of amusements await. The fun continues aboard the Disney Wonder, which offers engaging activities, soothing amenities and delightful Disney touches at every turn.

Whether you wish to embark on an energizing adventure or simply relax amid spectacular seaside scenery, Southern California residents can expect an extraordinary vacation at a very special price on the Disney Wonder.

There are a few restrictions on this special offer:

• This offer is only available for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000 – 93599.
• This offer is valid for stateroom Categories 9A – 9D (0cean view staterooms).

Availability is limited, especially on the cruises around holidays. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. There is an existing Kids Sail Free offer for most of the same dates. Proof of residency will be required within 48 hours of booking reservation.

If you would like more information on this special Southern California Disney Cruise discount, please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation Mouseketrips quote.

Travel Dates: October 23 – December 18, 2011

Disney Cruise has announced a special Kids Sail Free on select Mexican Riviera Disney Cruises during the travel dates listed above. Book a verandah or ocean view stateroom and kids ages 17 and under, traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom, sail FREE on most 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises from October 23 – December 18, 2011. These cruises sail out of Los Angeles, California.

Not all cruises may be available, and availability is extremely limited. The last kids sail free offer sold out completely in a few days, so act quickly if you are interested. This offer is only available in veranda staterooms category 4A – 9D.

If you would like to get a quote for this fantastic Disney Cruise discount, please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation Mouseketrips quote.

Travel Dates: June 19 – August 13, 2011

Disneyland is now offering special room only rates for the three Disneyland Resort Hotels. Stay at the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier or Disney’s Grand Californian and receive these specially discounted prices. You can save 25% at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and 20% at the Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian.

Some Sample Nightly Rates

• Disney’s Grand Californian, standard view room: $356 – $408 per night
• Disneyland Hotel, standard view room: $296 – $332 per night
• Disney’s Paradise Pier Resort, standard view room: $218 – $237 per night

These prices are per night, and do not include the room tax. Travel must be completed by August 14, 2011. These discounted prices can also be used to make a package that includes your Disneyland theme park passes.

This Summer, all Disneyland Resort Hotel guests receive the following special inclusions:

• Two Disney’s FASTPASS tickets for each person in your party per stay, when checking in at one of the three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort from June 3 to Sept. 5, 2011
• Early access to “The Little Mermaid~Ariel’s Undersea Adventure,” 30 minutes prior to the scheduled opening of Disney California Adventure Park, daily from June 4 to Sept. 5, 2011, for Guests of the three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

This package must be booked by June 18, 2011 for travel from June 18 -August 13, 2011. Book by July 23, 2011 for travel July 17 -August 13, 2011.

For more information, please contact us to receive a no obligation, free Mouseketrips price quote for your Disneyland vacation.

Travel Dates: August 14 – October 1, 2011

Walt Disney World has released new room only discounts for the general public for travel during the travel dates listed above. Walt Disney World guests can save up to 30% off the non-discounted price when booking a room at Walt Disney World for stays most nights August 14 – October 1, 2011. Only the nights that are within the travel dates will be discounted. You must check in during the travel dates listed above, however, your reservation can extend past the end date of October 1, but only the nights during the available periods will be discounted. Rates may not be available all nights, and weekend nights may be higher priced.

Some Sample Nightly Rates:

• Pop Century, standard room: $69
• Caribbean Beach, standard view room: $129
• Caribbean Beach, standard view pirate room: $159
• Disney’s Fort Wilderness, wilderness cabin: $229
• Wilderness Lodge, standard view room: $189
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Arusha savanna view room – $259
• Beach Club, garden view room – $229
• Disney’s Polynesian, garden view room – $289
• Disney’s Grand Floridian, garden view room – $319
• Boardwalk Villas, 1 bedroom villa $349
• Old Key West, 2 bedroom villa – $399

At this point, it does not appear that any nights are blacked out. These prices are for the room only, and do not include the 12.5% room tax. Weekend nights may be more expensive that weekday nights.

You are able to add Magic Your Way park passes and any of the Disney Dining plans to these discounted room rates, making the reservation a Magic Your Way package. Neither the park passes or dining plans are discounted. You must add park passes to the reservation on order to book one of the Disney Dining plans.

If you would like to get a quote or more information about these special room only discounts for Walt Disney World, please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation Mouseketrips quote. This offer must be booked by August 13, 2011.

Travel Dates: August 28 – September 24, 2011

Walt Disney World has once again announced the “Free Dining” discount. With the “Free Dining” promotion, Disney resort guests who book a Magic Your Way package that includes both your Disney resort room and your Magic Your Way park passes, will receive one of the Disney Dining plan add-on for free for all guest three and older in their party. There are a few requirements:

• You must book at least a three night stay, and your stay cannot be longer than 14 nights
• You must include at least a two day Magic Your Way base ticket
• As part of the package, you will also receive one 20 page Photopass photo book (pre-paid at $99)

Guests staying at a Disney World value resort will receive the Quick Service Dining Plan for free. Guests will be able to upgrade to either the Disney Dining plan or the Deluxe Disney Dining plan by paying the price difference. To upgrade to the Disney Dining Plan, the increased cost will be $11 per adult per night, kids are free to upgrade. To upgrade to the Disney Deluxe Dining plan, guests will pay $44 per adult and $10 per child per night of your stay.

Guests staying at a Disney World Moderate, Deluxe or Disney Villa resort will receive the Disney Dining Plan included for free. Disney World guests at moderate, deluxe and villa resorts will also be able to book the “Free Dining”, and upgrade to the Disney Deluxe Dining for the normal price difference, which is $33 for adults and $10 for children three to nine. The Wine and Dine option is also available at full price to add onto either the Basic or Deluxe dining plans.

Availability is extremely limited, and must be booked by August 27, 2011. It appears that all Disney Resorts have been included, though there is very limited availability at some. Suites at the deluxe resorts and Coronado Springs are excluded, though the family suites at All-Star Music are included.

The last day to check in and receive the free dining for your entire stay is September 24, 2011.

If you would like to get a quote or more information about these special room only discounts for Walt Disney World, please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation Mouseketrips quote. This offer must be booked by August 27, 2011.

Travel Dates: August 28 – September 24, 2011

Walt Disney World has announced the “Free Dining” discount. Currently, the discount is only available to Disney VISA cardholders, though it will be released to the general public starting on Monday, May 2, 2011. With the “Free Dining” promotion, Disney resort guests who book a Magic Your Way package that includes both your Disney resort room and your Magic Your Way park passes, will receive one of the Disney Dining plan add-on for free for all guest three and older in their party. There are a few requirements:

• You must book at least a three night stay, and your stay cannot be longer than 10 nights
• You must include at least a two day Magic Your Way base ticket
• You must pay your $200 per room deposit at time of booking, you cannot “hold” a reservation
• As part of the package, you will also receive one 20 page Photopass photo book

Guests staying at a Disney World value resort will receive the Quick Service Dining Plan for free. Guests will be able to upgrade to either the Disney Dining plan or the Deluxe Disney Dining plan by paying the price difference. To upgrade to the Disney Dining Plan, the increased cost will be $11 per adult per night, kids are free to upgrade. To upgrade to the Disney Deluxe Dining plan, guests will pay $44 per adult and $10 per child per night of your stay.

Guests staying at a Disney World Moderate, Deluxe or Disney Villa resort will receive the Disney Dining Plan included for free. Disney World guests at moderate, deluxe and villa resorts will also be able to book the “Free Dining”, and upgrade to the Disney Deluxe Dining for the normal price difference, which is $33 for adults and $10 for children three to nine. The Wine and Dine option is also available at full price to add onto either the Basic or Deluxe dining plans.

Availability is extremely limited, and must be booked by August 27, 2011 It appears that all suites have been excluded from this offer, though all resorts, including value resorts are included (All-Star Family Suites are included). To receive the Disney VISA cardholder discount, you must pay your deposit at time of booking with your Disney VISA. As a reminder, this exact discount should be released on May 2 to the general public without the Disney VISA requirements.

The last day to check in and receive the free dining for your entire stay is September 24, 2011.

If you would like to get a quote or more information about these special room only discounts for Walt Disney World, please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation Mouseketrips quote.

Travel Dates: June 3 – August 13, 2011

Walt Disney World has released special Summer room only discounts for Annual Passholders. You must check in during the travel dates, however, you can extend your stay past August 13, 2011. Only the nights included in the travel dates listed above will be discounted. Availability is limited, though all resorts and most room types are available. Some nights may not be discounted, and weekend prices may be slightly higher. The savings are as follows:

• Save 25% at Disney Value Resorts
• Save 30% at Disney Moderate Resorts
• Save 35% at Disney Deluxe Resorts
• Save 40% at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts

Some Sample Nightly Rates:

• Pop Century, standard room: $99 per night
• Caribbean Beach, standard view room: $148 per night
• Wilderness Lodge, standard view room: $217
• Animal Kingdom Lodge, Arusha savanna view room: $297 per night
• Beach Club, standard view room: $257
• Polynesian, garden view room: $311 per night
• Grand Floridian, theme park view room: $396 per night
• Saratoga Springs, 2 bedroom villa: $411 per night

The prices above are per night, and do not include the 12.5% room tax. All of the dates covered are during Summer season at WDW, except at the deluxe and deluxe villa resorts, which switch to value season starting July 17, 2011.

Annual Passholders can also book a package that include these special nightly rates, and a Disney Dining plan, which is not discounted. An active annual passport will be required at check in to receive the discount.

If you would like to get a quote or more information about these special free dining discounts for Walt Disney World, please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation Mouseketrips quote.

For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will set sail from three new ports in 2012 – New York, Seattle and Galveston – making the Disney family cruise vacation more accessible to your Clients around the country. There are also more itinerary choices than ever before, including one special voyage to Hawai‘i.

New York Sailings

Beginning May 25, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail a total of 20 cruises from New York.

• 8-night Bahamian cruises include a day at Disney’s Castaway Cay and a stop at Port Canaveral, gateway to the Walt Disney World Resort. As part of this itinerary, your Client will receive a one-day Park Hopper® Ticket and roundtrip transportation between the ship and resort.
• 5-night Canadian/New England cruises will visit Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick.
• 2-night cruises are perfect for Clients looking for a quick getaway at sea over a weekend.

Seattle Sailings

Beginning May 28, 2012, the Disney Wonder will sail a total of 14 cruises to Alaska from the Port of Seattle, Washington.

• 7-night Alaskan cruises will call on Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan plus Victoria, British Columbia.

Galveston Sailings

Beginning Sept. 22, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail 12 cruises from the Port of Galveston, Texas.
7-night Western Caribbean cruises will visit Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico, as well as Grand Cayman.

Los Angeles Sailings

In addition to 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises, the Disney Wonder will set sail on Disney’s first-ever voyage to Hawai‘i on April 29, 2012.

• 15-night Hawaiian cruise departs from the Port of Los Angeles and includes stops at Hilo; Kahului, Maui; Honolulu, Oahu; Nawiliwili, Kauai and Ensenada, Mexico.
• 7-night Pacific Coast cruises will call on San Francisco, San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico.

The Disney Dream will continue to sail 3-, 4- and 5-night Bahamian cruises. The new Disney Fantasy will offer Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, beginning with the maiden voyage on March 31, 2012. Sail dates for both ships are now available through December 2012.

Bookings for these new Disney Cruises will be available starting on April 8, 2011. If you happen to be a Disney Cruise Platinum or Gold Castaway Club member, you can make reservations starting on April 7, 2011.

If you would like to get a quote for this fantastic Disney Cruisees, please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation Mouseketrips quote.