 (Gene Duncan, photographer) Disney Hollywood Studios is now offering a new character greeting opportunity! Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz, from Disney's newest animated adventure comedy "Wreck-It Ralph," make their debut at The Magic of Disney Animation attraction inside Disney's Hollywood Studios. Guests are invited to step through Game Central Station, a key location from the film, where they'll catch glimpses into various game worlds on their way to a meeting with Ralph and Vanellope in the candy-coated cart racing game, "Sugar Rush." Contact White Glove Destinations at 281-380-3437 or visit us online now to learn more about this and other character greeting opportunities at Walt Disney World
 Well friends we usually stick to what we know best here-- planning amazing Disney and family-focused vacations-- but sometimes something so big happens in the "real world" that it can impact the future of our travel world. One of those happened today as the Walt Disney Company announced the purchase of Lucas Films-- owner of entertainment properties like Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Lucas Film properties are seen throughout the Disney Parks experience. Fan favorites like Star Tours at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Disney World and Indiana Jones at Disneyland Park in Anaheim are perennial fan favorites. In recent years the love for Lucas Film fan-favorite Star Wars has spawned the increasingly popular Star Wars Weekend each spring in Walt Disney World. If you are a fan of Lucas Films than this offers plenty of opportunities to further infuse amazing entertainment franchises into Disney Parks... And you may even get a new Star Wars film out of the deal! To experience any of the amazing Lucas Films experiences at a Disney Park contact us today for a free, no obligation quote.
 Walt Disney World Resort boasts 9 theme park attractions for which guests board boats for a floating adventure. Here are the 9 boat rides with a few honorable mentions:1. Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom2. Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom3. Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom4. Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom5. It’s a small world at Magic Kingdom6. Norway’s Maelstrom at Epcot7. Living With the Land at Epcot 8. Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros and 9. Kali River Rapids at Animal Kingdom Park Also notable: a raft ride across the Rivers of America to Tom Sawyer Island, and the flying pirate ships of Peter Pan’s Flight. Which is your floating adventure at Walt Disney World? Contact White Glove Destinations at 281-380-3437 or visit us online now to learn more about these and other adventures at Walt Disney World in Florida!
 We understand what traveling with a preschooler is all about. Discover ways we make traveling with little ones easy and fun. Helpful Tips to Plan Ahead: - Little Guests under 3 years of age get free entry into Disney Theme Parks and Disney Water Parks.
- Disney Resort Guests enjoy extended Disney park hours, known as Extra Magic Hours, which offer a rare and unique opportunity to enjoy additional time in Walt Disney World® Theme Parks—above and beyond the standard operating schedule—at no extra charge.
- Disney's FASTPASS reservation system, which reduces time spent in line, is available at select Disney Theme Park attractions. The following "Fun for Little Ones" attractions use Disney's FASTPASS system:
- Magic Kingdom® Park
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Mickey′s PhilharMagic
Peter Pan′s Flight
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - Disney's Hollywood Studios®
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Toy Story Mania! - Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Services Just for Little Ones: - A Rider Swap option is available at select Disney Theme Park attractions. Rider Swap is when Guests take turns waiting with youngsters too small to ride a certain attraction, then "swap" with another adult Guest from their party to experience the ride without standing in line twice. See a Cast Member at the attraction for additional information.
- Single-day and multi-day stroller rentals are available at Disney Theme Parks. Look for the stroller symbol on each Disney Theme Park Guidemap, available at the Park entrance.
- Baby Care Centers, hosted by Nestle Good Start, can be found in Disney Theme Parks and offer private rooms with rocking chairs for nursing mothers, diaper-changing rooms and rooms with highchairs. Diapers, formula and teethers are available for purchase. Look for the pacifier symbol on each Disney Theme Park Guidemap, available at the Park entrance.
- Many restaurants at Disney Resort hotels and Disney Theme Parks feature balanced, healthy and fun children's menus. Some restaurants host Character Dining experiences, which may require advance reservations.
- Cribs, bed guardrails, baby-sitting services and child-care programs are available.
Hassle-Free Travel: - Disney's Magical Express offers complimentary shuttle and luggage service from the Orlando airport to their Disney Resort.
- Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort enjoy free transportation and free parking at the Theme Parks.
- When staying at a Disney Resort, it's a short trip back to the room for a nap before returning to the Park to watch fireworks at night!
- Disney Gifts or souvenirs purchased within Walt Disney World Resort can be delivered to the front of the Theme Park or to a Disney Resort for free.
Wanna learn more about traveling to Walt Disney World with little ones? Contact White Glove Destinations now at 281-380-3437 or visit online for your free Disney vacation quote!
 Room for the whole family at Walt Disney World! Discover an array of spacious accommodations for parties with 5 or more people at Walt Disney World® Resort. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning a family reunion, enjoying a special occasion—or just want some extra room and privacy for your children, you can find a Disney Resort Hotel with just the size and space that's right for you. Here are 4 great options: Value Resort Hotel - Sleeps Up to 6 Guests Opening in the summer of 2012, Disney's Art of Animation Resort invites you to step into the story with spacious suites inspired by classic Walt Disney and Disney·Pixar animated films. Each suite sleeps up to 6 Guests and features 2 separate bathrooms and 3 separate sleeping areas, including a private master bedroom. - Finding Nemo Family Suites - Opening May 31, 2012
- Cars Family Suites - Opening June 18, 2012
- The Lion King Family Suites - Opening August 10, 2012
- The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms (accommodates up to 4 guests plus 1 infant)- Opening September 15, 2012
Jazz it up at Disney's All-Star Music Resort, a Resort Hotel located near Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. This Disney Resort Hotel's family suites, which sleep up to 6 Guests, have a separate bedroom, pull-out sofas in the living room, 2 bathrooms and a kitchenette. Moderate Resort Hotel - Sleeps Up to 6 Guests Spread out and relax in the home-style comfort at The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort! The spacious, secluded Wilderness Cabins sleep up to 6 Guests and feature more than 500 square feet of living, dining and sleeping area, as well as a private patio with BBQ grill and picnic table. The kitchen is fully equipped, but don't worry about the dishes—we'll do them for you! Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels - Sleeps Up to 8 Guests Relish the roominess of Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels, which include one and two-bedroom villas. Each two-bedroom villa sleeps up to 8 Guests and includes home-like amenities such as a full kitchen, a whirlpool tub, DVD player, washer and dryer. Choose from locations in 8 delightful Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels: Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Disney's Beach Club Villas Disney's BoardWalk Villas Disney's Old Key West Resort Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa - Sleeps Up to 9 The Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa are stand-alone Disney Deluxe Villas nestled in natural forest glens just around the river bend from the bustling Downtown Disney® Area. The 60 three-bedroom vacation homes-elevated 10 feet off the ground on pedestals and beams designed to blend into the lush wilderness environment-sleep 9 Guests and feature modern luxuries such as cathedral ceilings, granite countertops and flat-panel TVs. Contact White Glove Destinations at 281-380-3437 to learn more about these accommodations or receive your free quote online now!
Capture more memories than ever with Disney PhotoPass+! With Disney PhotoPass+ you can have all your Disney’s PhotoPass Photographer photos PLUS select Attraction photos AND Dining Print Packages – All for one price. Product Details: - PhotoPass+ will be sold at PhotoPass view stations located throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
- With PhotoPass+ you will have digital files of all your PhotoPass photos, Attraction photos, and Dining photos taken within a 14 day visit to Walt Disney as well as Print Packages at select Dining locations.
- Once you arrive home from your vacation, you can view your photos and order a PhotoCD with all the high resolution photos plus a limited license agreement, which allows you to print photos at any local photo processing center.
Participating Attractions: - Space Mountain
- Splash Mountain
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Rock ‘n Roller Coaster
- Expedition Everest
- Dinosaur
Participating Character Dining Locations: - 1900 Park Fare
- Ohana (Breakfast only)
- Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
- Chef Mickey’s
- Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Tusker House Restaurant (Breakfast only)
- Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue
- Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Disney PhotoPass+ Includes: - PhotoPass+ Card and Lanyard
- A gallery CD with over 400 stock photos
- A unique code to create and order a PhotoCD with all your photos online at DisneyPhotoPass.com
- Print Packages at select Dining locations
- Digital Downloads of select Attractions
All for $199.95 Frequently Asked Questions: Q. I pre-purchased a PhotoCD online before my vacation, can I upgrade toPhotoPass+? R. Yes, if you pre-purchased a PhotoCD online before your trip you may upgrade your PhotoCD to PhotoPass+ at PhotoPass view stations throughout the Walt Disney World Parks, Downtown Disney, and select Resorts. You will need the name, phone number, and email address that was used to purchase the PhotoCD. Q. Can I pre-order PhotoPass+? R. At this time PhotoPass+ will only be available for purchase at the PhotoPass View Stations located throughout Walt Disney World and is not available online or for pre-purchase. Q. I have a large family—how many PhotoPass+ cards will I receive? R. Only one PhotoPass+ card will be provided with each purchase. However, multiple PhotoPass cards can be accumulated during your visit, and all of those photos can be added to your account. In order to receive your Attraction and Dining photos, the PhotoPass+ card holder must be present at the time of photo capture. Q. PhotoPass+ is not the right product for me at this time. Will the PhotoCD still be available for purchase? R. Yes – if you decide that PhotoPass+ is not the right product for you at this time, you can still purchase the PhotoCD. Q. Can I add attraction and dining photos that were taken before I purchasedPhotoPass+? R. Unfortunately we cannot add photos previously taken to the PhotoPass+ product. Only photos taken within the 14 day window, which begins on the date of purchase, will be included in your PhotoPass+ package and available for you to add to your PhotoCD. Contact White Glove Destinations at 281-380-3437 or visit us online to learn more about this and other money saving opportunities at Walt Disney World.
As a Disney vacation specialist, one of the most frequently asked question I receive is, "When is the best time to visit Disney World?" Below are some answers to frequently asked questions on this subject:
What are the busiest and least busy times of the year? Although special events, promotions and other unpredictable factors may influence Theme Park attendance levels, the following list highlights historic attendance trends throughout the year. Note: All holiday reference is specific to the United States (U.S.) Lowest Attendance: - January (except New Year's Day) until just prior to Presidents' week in February (third Monday)
- The week following Labor Day until just prior to Thanksgiving (U.S.) week
- The week following Thanksgiving (U.S.) until the week prior to Christmas
Moderate Attendance: - After Presidents' week in February (third Monday) through early March
- Late April through early June (except Memorial Day weekend)
- The first part of Thanksgiving (U.S.) week
Highest Attendance: - Presidents' week in February (third Monday)
- Mid-March through Late April ("Spring Break")
- Memorial Day weekend
- Mid-June through Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day (US) and weekend
- Christmas week through New Year's Day
During regular attendance periods, the Theme Parks tend to be the busiest on the following days: - Magic Kingdom® Park: Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Epcot®: Tuesday and Friday
- Disney's Hollywood Studios™: Sunday and Wednesday
- Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
What will the weather be like during my Walt Disney World® Resort vacation? Although we cannot tell you exactly what weather to expect during your vacation, here are the average high/low temperatures, followed by the average rainfall in inches for the Orlando, Florida area during the three-month periods indicated. All Guests are encouraged to review upcoming forecasts for the Orlando area prior to departure. - January - March 74/51ºF 2.1 in.
- April - June* 88/66ºF 2.7 in.
- July - September* 91/73ºF 3 in.
- October - December 78/58ºF 3 in.
*The summer months generally have high humidity. Maybe you are thinking, "but the only time I can visit Disney World is during the busiest times of the year".....No worries! When you book with White Glove Destinations we will provide you with an itinerary plan for free! This service will show you which theme parks to visit each day so you can get the most out of your vacation. Our itinerary plan will help reduce wait times for rides/attractions at Walt Disney World too! Plus, we will continually track your reservation to ensure you are receiving the lowest available rate for your travel dates, even after you have booked! Contact White Glove Destinations at 281-380-3437 to learn more or visit us online now for your free Disney vacation quote!
With more than 50 lounges in Walt Disney World hotels and three of the theme parks (no alcohol is served in Magic Kingdom), you can sip beers and wines from around the globe, French champagnes and bartenders' specialty drinks like a Watermelon Martini at Crew's Cup Lounge at Disney's Yacht Club Resort.Here are some favorites: Victoria Falls at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Down a flight of stairs from the lobby, this mezzanine lounge serves wine and spirits imported from Africa, including Windhoek beer from Namibia and Imoya Brandy from South Africa. The specialty drink is a Victoria Falls Mist, with tangerine, melon and banana liqueurs. There's also Kenyan coffee and hand-picked loose teas from Asia, Africa and Europe.
Mizner's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. A live orchestra plays nostalgic Big Band sounds just outside the doors of this lounge tucked away on the second floor of the hotel. The lounge's namesake is architect Addison Mizner, whose designs launched a "Florida Renaissance" in the 1920s, so the sophisticated drinks are apropos: champagnes, caipirinhas, mint juleps and cosmopolitans, along with nine vodkas, seven different single malt scotch whiskeys and after-dinner cognacs and ports.
Kimonos at the Walt Disney World Swan. Elegantly decorated in dark teak with silk kimonos on the walls, you can sample more than 15 kinds of sake along with beer and wine. The sushi bar is a five-star attraction, but you also can order tempura, teriyaki and other Japanese starters. The real fun begins with karaoke at 9 p.m. nightly.
Beers are the center of attention at Crew's Cup at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, with more than 30 on the menu, from Red Stripe from Jamaica to Guinness Draught from Ireland and Yuengling Lager from Pottsville, Pa. Signature martinis and coffee drinks laced with spirits are popular, too. The lounge has a limited menu for a light dinner.
At Epcot World Showcase, you can sip your way around the world, with favorites that include imported beers at Rose & Crown Pub in United Kingdom and at Sommerfest at Germany, margaritas in Mexico, and Grand Marnier orange slush in France.
Tune-In at Disney's Hollywood Studios, next door to 50's Prime Time Cafe, looks like a family den from the '50s, with black-and-white TVs and campy retro furniture. You can choose kitschy drinks from "Dad's Liquor Cabinet" like Uncle Tim's Melon Margarita, Scooter's Long Island Iced Tea or an Electric Lemonade. Beer and wine is offered, too.
Dawa Bar adjacent to Tusker House Restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Sit in the shade and sip a hard-to-find Tusker Beer from Africa or Safari Amber, brewed just for Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. South African wines are on the drink menu, too, along with cocktails like Lost on Safari with rum and fruit juices.Rix Lounge, a nightclub venue at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, features house music, specialty drinks, tapas-style appetizers and rotating entertainment. State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems create a first-class, fresh, contemporary and sophisticated ambiance. The menu features an array of signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas.Contact us to learn more about Disney for grown-ups or to book your Disney vacation package!
 Characters Phineas and Ferb from the hit Disney Channel series “Phineas and Ferb” now greet guests of all ages in a new interactive meet-and-play experience at Disney’s Holllywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The characters appear near Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in the theme park. (Gene Duncan, photographer) Contact us to learn more about character interactions at Walt Disney World or to book your Disney vacation package online!
Yes, you read that right! Disney World actually has a cake hotline you can call to order a speciality cake to help you celebrate your special occasion. Much like the Cake Boss or Charm City Cakes, Disney bakers will whip up extraordinaire cakes with amazing fondant decor and toppers. During my recent visit to Walt Disney World, I pre-ordered what Disney calls their Cinderella Slipper Dessert, for my mom's 70th birthday celebration at Cinderella's Royal Table. The slipper is made from your choice of white or milk chocolate with a filling of chocolate mousse. For only $12.95 this is a great way to add a little magic to your celebration. Disney also offers pre-made celebratory cakes at most of the sit down restaurants on property. These pre-made cakes can be ordered right at the podium of the restaurant with no advance notice!To contact Disney's Cake Hotline, call 1-407-827-CAKE or Contact Us for more information!
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