We just got back from an amazing trip to Disneyland where our family had the chance to enjoy many of the unique rides and attractions you only see out west.

For the first time I rode the Matterhorn Bobsleds and LOVED them!  Check out our quick ride through video below we pulled together during the ride.

~Jenn

Last night, our team at White Glove Destinations had the opportunity to meet with some wonderful folks at Adventures by Disney to learn more about what these amazing escorted tours offer. We learned so much and are excited to share some things with you that perhaps you didn't know about an Adventures by Disney vacation!



Did you know?

• Adventures by Disney started in 2006!

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• All Adventures by Disney escorted tours offer 2 tour guides plus a local expert and a wonderful driver (if traveling by motorcoach) at your destination!
  

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• The maximum capacity for any one tour is 40 guests total!
  

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• Adventures by Disney offers guided tours to Asia, Africa, Australia, Central & South America, Europe and North America!
  

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• Every tour offers VIP treatment such as hotel pre-check in, luggage service and meals at incredible locations. All the details are taken care of for you, just sit back and enjoy your guided tour experience!

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• Adventures by Disney offers family tours, multi-generational tours, adult only tours and tours that offer special junior activities! There are even specially designed tours for families with teens!
  

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• Guests that have returned from an Adventures by Disney vacation, develop life long relationships with the other guests they were traveling with! You share a special bond on these incredible tours!
  

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• On your Adventures by Disney tour, you will receive Insider Access to places that are nearly impossible to get access to.  For example, in Rome, you will not only receive access to the Vatican and Sistine Chapel, but you will get an after hours experience that no one else will receive! And in Ireland, you get to sleep in a real castle!

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• Most all your meals are included in your Adventures by Disney tour package!

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• We can book your 2014 Adventures by Disney vacation package now which will give you time to pay for vacation!
  

Did you know?

• When you book with White Glove Destinations you will receive a Visa Gift Card for up to $600 plus you will receive our concierge services for FREE!

Contact us at 877-899-8912 or visit us online now to learn more about Adventures by Disney today!

Heidi Marlowe is a Disney College of Knowledge Graduate and CLIA Accredited Cruise Counselor, but most importantly a wife and mother of two daughters.  She has been experiencing Disney vacations since her childhood and has taken her family on magical Disney vacations since her daughters were little princesses themselves.  Heidi specializes in providing best-in-class service to clients seeking vacations to Disney Destinations, cruises and Hawaii.  Follow her on Twitter at @Disney_Diva and contact her at Heidi@WhiteGloveDestinations.com.

Disney Cruise Line® keeps stepping up there game as they announce more options aboard the soon to be re-imagined Disney Magic!

Disney Cruise Line® has added two new sail dates – Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 2013 – to its onboard credit and half-off deposit offer for final voyages from Galveston, Texas.

Clients can receive a $100 onboard credit for an Inside Stateroom, a $150 onboard credit for Oceanview Stateroom, or a $200 onboard credit for a Verandah stateroom – and half-off deposit – if booked through June 30, 2013.


Book Disney Cruise from Galveston today 
by calling 877-899-8912 or Request a Quote

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse now welcome Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests to their new exploration headquarters, Adventurers Outpost, on Discovery Island. The all-new indoor retreat is the perfect spot for guests to meet the globetrotting duo as they get ready to set off on their next adventure. -

Contact White Glove Destinations at 877-899-8912 or visit us online now to learn more about this and other character greetings!

Today we are continuing our series on those secrets to getting the best views at Walt Disney World!  In this post we will focus on Disney's Hollywood Studios.   Check out our tips on getting the best views at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park here. 

To get the most out of your vacation, here are a few inside secrets to getting better views at Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park:

• MuppetVision 3D: The best view will be in the back third of the theater due to the 3D effects.  During the pre-show, stand back and allow plenty of guests to walk in front of you. This will help position you towards the back third of the theater and seated in the middle of the row. 

• Voyage of the Little Mermaid: Again, best views will be in the center of the row and towards the back of the theater.  Enter the doors to the left and allow about 20 guests to enter before you. This will help position you in the middle of the row towards the back.

• Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular:  The first 10 rows in the center are the best seats but if these are not available, try sitting on the right side as you face the stage.  The big finale scene uses the entire right side.

• Lights, Motor, Action! Stunt Show:  Further back is best to view this show. Try to sit as high up as possible.

• Fantasmic!: The best seats are actually in the back....this is where celebrities are usually seated so that should be a good clue! Or, take advantage of the Fantasmic Dining Package to receive priority seating...dine first at either Mama Melrose, Hollywood Brown Derby or Hollywood and Vine and then receive special seating to watch Fantasmic that same night.  The Fantasmic Dining Package is popular so you will want to book this well in advance, or better yet, use our free services and we will take care of all those little details!
  

Most importantly, DON'T STRESS if you don't get the best view! You will still have a magical time, trust me, it's all in your attitude!

Do you have a best view tips?  Leave us a comment and share your experiences! 

For more information on this or to book your next Disney vacation, contact White Glove Destinations at 877-899-8912 or visit us online now!

Heidi Marlowe is a Disney College of Knowledge Graduate and CLIA Accredited Cruise Counselor, but most importantly a wife and mother of two daughters.  She has been experiencing Disney vacations since her childhood and has taken her family on magical Disney vacations since her daughters were little princesses themselves.  Heidi specializes in providing best-in-class service to clients seeking vacations to Disney Destinations, cruises and Hawaii.  Follow her on Twitter at @Disney_Diva and contact her at Heidi@WhiteGloveDestinations.com.

We told you all about one of our favorite events of the year at Walt Disney World-- the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival.  One of the best features is the amazing entertainment that is included with your park admission to Epcot during the festival... The Eat to the Beat Concert Series.

Taking center stage inside Epcot's World Showcase, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series features great musical act from the 1970's to today.  R&B, rock, pop and maybe even a little bit of "MMMMbop" will come to you every night at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival.


Check out the line up:

Food and wine lover's paradise awaits you at Walt Disney World® this fall with the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival!

There's something to satisfy most every taste and interest. In addition to the attractions Guests already enjoy at Epcot®, this annual autumn event features an array of offerings, including:

• International marketplaces featuring tasty tapas and refreshing beverages
• Cooking demonstrations and dining events-including experiences with celebrity chefs!
• Mixology classes and wine tastings
• Live musical performances by popular hit-makers.

Enjoy all this—and more—when this annual event returns to Epcot September 27th through November 11th. Dine your way around the world. Cultivate your cooking skills. Savor a rare vintage. Enjoy an exhilarating outdoor concert. Make magical memories to last a lifetime at Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival.

Adventures by Disney® is adding exciting new vacations for 2014.

On the new family trip to Austria, Germany & Czech Republic, your Clients will spend 9 days immersed in the treasures and hidden stories of Prague, Salzburg, Vienna and the Bavarian Alps. The newly enhanced Italy vacation includes added VIP experiences from Rome to the Tuscan countryside. Also, there will be specialty departures for families traveling with teenagers on trips to Peru, Costa Rica and the American Southwest.

Save the date! Tomorrow May 22, Adventures by Disney® will announce new 2014 departures!


We'll be ready to update you as soon as we know what new trips are available through Adventures by Disney-- so stay tuned to our blog for the latest details and a limited time offer we will be making available!