For vacationers, a trip to Disney World is always enticing, but now more than ever, people are clamoring for Disney's vacation packages. Compared to past rates, which were criticized for actually being higher than the cost of buying components of a package individually, today's vacation deals are not only convenient - but economical too.
There are several different vacation packages to choose from for 2006. The 2006 Magic Your Way Vacation Package is the most affordable and it includes accommodations at the Disney Resort, the Magic Your Way Base Ticket (which grants entrance to one theme park per day and can be upgradeable to a "park hopper" ticket as well), and a Magic Plus option or with an extra cost, a No Expiration option.
Likewise, if you (or your travel agent) books a package online, a Disney Photopass will accompany it, and is essentially a voucher for a 5" x 7" photo of you and your fellow vacationers, snapped by a professional photographer. Other goodies that you can qualify for online include a meal voucher for Planet Hollywood Dining and Merchandize. The voucher can be exchanged for an entr้e and non-alcoholic beverage from a select menu.
Another vacation deal is the 2006 Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining and it includes accommodations to Disney owned and operated hotels and the opportunity to experience several unique dining locations across the Walt Disney World Resort. Every day, at participating Walt Disney World restaurants, you can receive one table service meal with an appetizer, entr้e, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage, one counter service meal with entr้e, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage, and one snack (ice cream, popcorn, medium soft drinks, etc).
Disney's Magic Your Way Premium Package is a fancier, deluxe package and includes just about everything: hotel accommodations, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and unlimited access to golf, miniature golf, water sports and other recreations. Also, purchasers of this package are admitted to Cirque du Soleil's exciting La Nouba, and various park tours and the like. As well, children from four to twelve years old can participate in selected resorts at the Disney Children Activity Center.
The grandest package of all is Disney's Magic Your Way Platinum Package. In addition to the benefits of the premium package (like hotel stay, breakfast, lunch, dinner, recreation, and a ticket to Cirque du Soleil), you will also receive a spa treatment, extra recreational opportunities - including private golf lessons, a reserved seat to the exciting fireworks show Fantasmic!, unlimited childcare in the Child Activity Centers, a ride on the Fireworks Cruise, itinerary planning services, in-room child care, the Platinum Plan keepsake, and turndown service.
For groups of eight or more, there is a special package called Grand Gatherings. There are extraordinary benefits offered here that small groups simply can't take part in - special events can be booked, like the International Dinner and Illuminations Desert Reception, Safari Celebration Dinner, Good Morning Gathering, and Magical Fireworks Voyage.
Nevertheless, an important thing to know is that standard full-price Disney vacation packages presented by tour operators are convenient, but there are no "bargain" prices. More often, Disney World packages are to be purchased through Walt Disney Travel Company or the WDTC.
Disneyland Package Deals
Disneyland package deals make traveling simple. Many times Disneyland package deals are actually a good value for the money -- particularly the specially-priced seasonal package offers. When planning your Disneyland package deal, make your travel and hotel reservations as far in advance as possible.
There are many Disneyland package deals available whether online or through your tour agency but finding a cheap Disneyland package deal will need more research. There are a number of exciting Disneyland package deals to choose from, and while choosing the package of your choice, keep in mind the cost of each Disneyland package deal, your itinerary, and so on.
Packages
Packages usually save you money but check prices separately so you know: If you're saving, and If it may make sense to purchase separately. In addition to overall savings, packages may also offer things like 1 or 2 free nights at your hotel, gift cards, early entry to the park, free character breakfasts, autograph books, or other souvenirs. See the discounts that are listed for packages that include tickets, airfare, hotels, and special bonuses. Disneyland packages can be customized to fit your plans and budget.
Hotels
By negotiating special rates with hotels, attractions, and other travel partners, you get the best vacation possible at the lowest price possible. Many hotels include daily continental breakfast and complimentary transportation to the theme parks and many hotels are located on the tourist areas, close to where all the fun is. Besides the convenience, you'll find them to be competitive and to include amenities that will enhance your stay. If hotels aren't your cup of tea, then renting a home for a Disney Vacation can easily be worth the money.
Online
Check with your local travel agent and also be sure to check with online travel agents, as well as with Disney direct as they too offer packages. Also, you really have to dig around online to find out the restrictions and cancellation fees, etc. Once you've selected the vacation package that's right for you, you can Book or Price Your Disneyland® Vacation Online with the assistance of an Authorized Disney Travel Planner.
Services
If you yourself are not familiar with Disneyland and would prefer to contact someone with more knowledge, you can also avail of the services of Disney specialist agencies. Attractions, entertainment and services may vary and are subject to change without notice.
Attractions
With Disneyland® Park and Disney's California Adventure® Park full of attractions and excitement and the Downtown Disney® District for even more shopping and dining opportunities you'll have hours of family fun at this #1 vacation destination. Get your children involved in planning your Disneyland vacation package by giving them a part in the vacation planning such as choosing which attractions they would like to see and in what order they would like to see them. For example, at the Disneyland® Resort, a Disneyland ticket will allow to choose from 85 thrilling attractions, three eye popping parades and 21 spectacular shows.
There are many Disneyland package deals available whether online or through your tour agency but finding a cheap Disneyland package deal will need more research. There are a number of exciting Disneyland package deals to choose from, and while choosing the package of your choice, keep in mind the cost of each Disneyland package deal, your itinerary, and so on.
Packages
Packages usually save you money but check prices separately so you know: If you're saving, and If it may make sense to purchase separately. In addition to overall savings, packages may also offer things like 1 or 2 free nights at your hotel, gift cards, early entry to the park, free character breakfasts, autograph books, or other souvenirs. See the discounts that are listed for packages that include tickets, airfare, hotels, and special bonuses. Disneyland packages can be customized to fit your plans and budget.
Hotels
By negotiating special rates with hotels, attractions, and other travel partners, you get the best vacation possible at the lowest price possible. Many hotels include daily continental breakfast and complimentary transportation to the theme parks and many hotels are located on the tourist areas, close to where all the fun is. Besides the convenience, you'll find them to be competitive and to include amenities that will enhance your stay. If hotels aren't your cup of tea, then renting a home for a Disney Vacation can easily be worth the money.
Online
Check with your local travel agent and also be sure to check with online travel agents, as well as with Disney direct as they too offer packages. Also, you really have to dig around online to find out the restrictions and cancellation fees, etc. Once you've selected the vacation package that's right for you, you can Book or Price Your Disneyland® Vacation Online with the assistance of an Authorized Disney Travel Planner.
Services
If you yourself are not familiar with Disneyland and would prefer to contact someone with more knowledge, you can also avail of the services of Disney specialist agencies. Attractions, entertainment and services may vary and are subject to change without notice.
Attractions
With Disneyland® Park and Disney's California Adventure® Park full of attractions and excitement and the Downtown Disney® District for even more shopping and dining opportunities you'll have hours of family fun at this #1 vacation destination. Get your children involved in planning your Disneyland vacation package by giving them a part in the vacation planning such as choosing which attractions they would like to see and in what order they would like to see them. For example, at the Disneyland® Resort, a Disneyland ticket will allow to choose from 85 thrilling attractions, three eye popping parades and 21 spectacular shows.
Submitted by James Shankle. See How Easily You Can Have A Disney World Vacation For A Fraction Of What Others Pay.
Disney Credit Cards
You can turn your daily purchases into a fabulous Disney vacation. Bank One offers a new Visa Disney credit card that provides you and your family with great Disney rewards in exchange for making your everyday purchases using your travel credit card. You could turn your credit card debt into a fun-filled vacation or even valuable Disney merchandise. What could be better? Simply use your card at all the places you normally shop, including grocery stores, drug stores, and gas stations, and you can earn points that are redeemable for Disney vacations or theme parks. This is a travel credit card for the entire family.
How does it work?
When you buy products or services with your Disney credit card online or in person you automatically earn points, or Disney rewards that accumulate with each purchase. As you earn more and more points, you hit certain point goals that allow you to shop the Disney Store, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, the Disney catalog, or DisneyStore.com for merchandise like DVDs, Disney toys, or other fun Disney items like clothes and collectibles. But as a travel credit card, the Disney card also allows you to trade in your reward points for vacation packages to your favorite Disney theme park, including parking permits, admittance to the park, and discounts on Disney hotels and resorts.
Benefits
* The Disney credit card is a great way to put your credit card debt to work for you. As a travel credit card, the Disney offer makes your credit card balance an asset toward your future planning. In essence you receive a discount on everything you buy. But the discount does not come out of the purchase price of the products or services. Rather, it accumulates in a special reserve, your reward account, for your dream Disney vacation.
* When you wish to redeem your Disney reward dollars for a vacation, you can do so at any time. There are no blackout dates for vacation packages earned.
* A Platinum card comes with an array of specific benefits, all of which are included in the Disney Visa Platinum Card.
* There is no annual fee for the use of your Disney credit card. You can accumulate points, receive great deals on Disney merchandise, and plan for some fun-filled time with your family, all at no extra cost to you.
* The Disney Visa offers a very reasonable interest rate that will vary according to your credit rating.
* One of the best perks of the card is the trial period that Bank One offers where you are charged no interest for six months on several travel packages. This is very advantageous for people with credit card debt already accumulated on their card. They can purchase travel packages without having to add to their balance with interest charges. Instead, they can pay out the cost of the trip interest free.
* When you qualify for a Disney Visa card you will receive opportunities to save on Disney merchandise and travel packages, discounts only available to card members.
To apply for a Disney Visa card, call 1-888-878-7222.
How does it work?
When you buy products or services with your Disney credit card online or in person you automatically earn points, or Disney rewards that accumulate with each purchase. As you earn more and more points, you hit certain point goals that allow you to shop the Disney Store, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, the Disney catalog, or DisneyStore.com for merchandise like DVDs, Disney toys, or other fun Disney items like clothes and collectibles. But as a travel credit card, the Disney card also allows you to trade in your reward points for vacation packages to your favorite Disney theme park, including parking permits, admittance to the park, and discounts on Disney hotels and resorts.
Benefits
* The Disney credit card is a great way to put your credit card debt to work for you. As a travel credit card, the Disney offer makes your credit card balance an asset toward your future planning. In essence you receive a discount on everything you buy. But the discount does not come out of the purchase price of the products or services. Rather, it accumulates in a special reserve, your reward account, for your dream Disney vacation.
* When you wish to redeem your Disney reward dollars for a vacation, you can do so at any time. There are no blackout dates for vacation packages earned.
* A Platinum card comes with an array of specific benefits, all of which are included in the Disney Visa Platinum Card.
* There is no annual fee for the use of your Disney credit card. You can accumulate points, receive great deals on Disney merchandise, and plan for some fun-filled time with your family, all at no extra cost to you.
* The Disney Visa offers a very reasonable interest rate that will vary according to your credit rating.
* One of the best perks of the card is the trial period that Bank One offers where you are charged no interest for six months on several travel packages. This is very advantageous for people with credit card debt already accumulated on their card. They can purchase travel packages without having to add to their balance with interest charges. Instead, they can pay out the cost of the trip interest free.
* When you qualify for a Disney Visa card you will receive opportunities to save on Disney merchandise and travel packages, discounts only available to card members.
To apply for a Disney Visa card, call 1-888-878-7222.
The New Disney Credit Card
What if you could turn your daily purchases into some hands-on Disney magic? Well now you can! Bank One is now offering a new Visa Disney credit card that provides you and your family with Disney rewards each time you use the card. You could turn your credit card debt into a fun-filled vacation for you and your family. The credit card company, Bank One, has partnered with the Walt Disney Company to offer this family-fun card to everyone who qualifies. You will be asked to pass a standard credit check with a major credit bureau before qualifying for the Disney Visa card.
How does it work?
When you make a purchase with your Disney credit card at your local grocery store, mall, or online store, you automatically earn points, or Disney rewards. These reward points accumulate with each purchase. As you earn points, you can shop the Disney Store, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, the Disney catalog, or DisneyStore.com for merchandise like DVD or Disney toys, vacation packages to your favorite Disney theme park, and other featured rewards, including travel and special passes.
Pros
The Disney credit card is a great way to put your credit card debt to good use. The credit card company is essentially giving you back some of what you spend.
There are no blackout dates for vacation packages earned with your Disney reward dollars.
Platinum card benefits
No annual fee
Reasonable interest rate
No interest for six months on several travel packages
Opportunities to save on Disney merchandise and travel packages
Cons
As you accumulate Disney rewards, you also accumulate credit card debt. Unless you are skilled at managing your finances, this type of incentive program could cause you more trouble than itย's worth.
The more you buy, the more rewards you get. But donย't forget that the more you buy, the more interest you pay as well. The credit card company isnย't offering this deal out of charity for their customers. They want to make some money.
Special features
The Disney credit card has a unique card design that will delight families: Mickey Mouse on a sparkling red background. The card can be used as a family card by any member to help contribute to future vacation plans or holiday gift times. Consider giving the card to younger members of the family as a starter card that can be used for expenses away from home. The rewards can be enjoyed by the student or by the whole family.
The reward points are much more flexible that with other reward cards. You can use the points to gain entrance to a Disney theme park, access parking privileges, purchase merchandise online or at store locations or from the catalog. You can even use the points to purchase items inside the parks. With Disney Cruise Line, your options are limitless as you use your reward points to buy cruise tickets, entertainment, and the ultimate Disney experience.
To apply for a Disney Visa card, call 1-888-878-7222.
How does it work?
When you make a purchase with your Disney credit card at your local grocery store, mall, or online store, you automatically earn points, or Disney rewards. These reward points accumulate with each purchase. As you earn points, you can shop the Disney Store, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, the Disney catalog, or DisneyStore.com for merchandise like DVD or Disney toys, vacation packages to your favorite Disney theme park, and other featured rewards, including travel and special passes.
Pros
The Disney credit card is a great way to put your credit card debt to good use. The credit card company is essentially giving you back some of what you spend.
There are no blackout dates for vacation packages earned with your Disney reward dollars.
Platinum card benefits
No annual fee
Reasonable interest rate
No interest for six months on several travel packages
Opportunities to save on Disney merchandise and travel packages
Cons
As you accumulate Disney rewards, you also accumulate credit card debt. Unless you are skilled at managing your finances, this type of incentive program could cause you more trouble than itย's worth.
The more you buy, the more rewards you get. But donย't forget that the more you buy, the more interest you pay as well. The credit card company isnย't offering this deal out of charity for their customers. They want to make some money.
Special features
The Disney credit card has a unique card design that will delight families: Mickey Mouse on a sparkling red background. The card can be used as a family card by any member to help contribute to future vacation plans or holiday gift times. Consider giving the card to younger members of the family as a starter card that can be used for expenses away from home. The rewards can be enjoyed by the student or by the whole family.
The reward points are much more flexible that with other reward cards. You can use the points to gain entrance to a Disney theme park, access parking privileges, purchase merchandise online or at store locations or from the catalog. You can even use the points to purchase items inside the parks. With Disney Cruise Line, your options are limitless as you use your reward points to buy cruise tickets, entertainment, and the ultimate Disney experience.
To apply for a Disney Visa card, call 1-888-878-7222.
Vacation Packages - The Best in Travel Value!
Travel and the Economy
The other day I was surfing through classified advertising on the web. I was looking to answer three basic questions:
1. What will an average family or travel group expect to pay for a 5 day/4 night vacation? 2. What will they actually spend? 3. What value do they expect to receive from the experience?
At present, the news media drones on about the sad state of our economy and an out of control unemployment rate of 9.5% (in some parts of the country 15%) and how we are in for a least two more very grim years before our economy recovers. But, somehow the travel industry has not experienced the same downturn.
Travel Industry Growth
According to the latest Tourism Satellite Accounting (TSA) research, world travel and tourism generated close to $8 trillion in 2008, and is expected to rise to approximately $15 trillion over the next ten years while supporting 297 million jobs and 10.5% of global GDP by 2018 (travelindustrywire.com). For any industry this is stellar performance.
Of course the bottom line reason for this success is people still want to "get out of Dodge" and are willing to pay for it. "How much?" and "Why?" were two of the questions that took me to the classifieds.
Back To My Research
In my two-hour surf through the travel classifieds, I found several discount vacations in a major destination from $700 to $1000. The prices were for the hotel stay only. Food and travel were extra and could realistically be expected to double that price. So the price of this 5 day/4 night getaway could easily be between $2000 and $2500. But, then I came across something that was even more interesting and rooted in my third question.
At first read, the three questions seemed to be in order of priority. We would assume that a family or travel group would first come up with a budget and then plan a vacation. Let's find a place in a scenic location away from home. We can cook our own meals to save money. Our budget is based on what we can afford, now what can we get? And the second assumption is the vacation will realistically go over budget by an anticipated percentage. These are fair assumptions, but those assumptions go right out the window when seduced by the entertainment vacation.
An entertainment vacation is a destination vacation to any of the world famous destinations, i.e. theme parks, Las Vegas casinos, International cruises, and the like. Because most families believe the shared experience of going to Disney World is so much greater, they are willing to double, even triple the expense. The stay in a hotel and eat meals in restaurants, even drive a rental car if they flew to the destination. The entertainment vacation promises a lifetime memory that a mundane trip to the beach can't.
But wait... there's more!
A secondary discovery on my journey through the classified ads was the large listings of time share vacations for sale. The selling point of this type of vacation was individual ownership of a particular place and time in the year when you could get away. But, these listings were offering the timeshare for sometimes half of the original purchase price. The primary reason for selling was, "I am no longer using it." There is an apparent shift in vacation value... from being together to experiencing something entertaining together. That shift is the reason the travel industry is experiencing near exponential growth.
If an entertainment vacation could cost the same or less than that trip to the beach, would you do it? The answer to the question is obvious. Of course! If you could save 75% on an entertainment vacation, and 50% on the restaurant meals, would you book it? Again... of course! Because the vacation value of the shared experience is high and the cost is the same or maybe even a little lower.
The Travel and Vacation Package
Over the past fifteen years, several companies are now offering travel and vacation packages that combine the best of both worlds... high value experiences with low cost. These packages are different from a travel agency booking. The package offers a series of discount travel cards and certificates that allow you to book resorts, theme parks, cruises, hotels, campsites, restaurants, and more for 50%-75% off. These are not travel clubs with monthly or annual fees. These packages are offered for a one time price, usually less than the cost of a typical week long vacation. The package usually contains the equivalent of thirty or more vacations, including restaurant discounts, that never expire. Some of them are even transferable. Usually a package will include several bonus vacations that can be given away. Often hotel rooms and condo rentals can be had for the cost of the room tax. While some results may vary, with a travel package the charge for a $200 per night room could be as little as $25 a night... an incredible bargain.
Vacation and travel packages can be found on the internet, but be warned, what I've written about is not a package from a travel agency for a one time vacation. These packages come offered by an association of business people who have negotiated the package through several travel vendors. The business association is NOT a seller of travel and therefore is not licensed to sell travel. What is sold is travel and travel related discount packages that provide discounted access to many travel and travel related companies.
These vacation and travel packages are by far the best in travel value and the shared vacation experience.
The other day I was surfing through classified advertising on the web. I was looking to answer three basic questions:
1. What will an average family or travel group expect to pay for a 5 day/4 night vacation? 2. What will they actually spend? 3. What value do they expect to receive from the experience?
At present, the news media drones on about the sad state of our economy and an out of control unemployment rate of 9.5% (in some parts of the country 15%) and how we are in for a least two more very grim years before our economy recovers. But, somehow the travel industry has not experienced the same downturn.
Travel Industry Growth
According to the latest Tourism Satellite Accounting (TSA) research, world travel and tourism generated close to $8 trillion in 2008, and is expected to rise to approximately $15 trillion over the next ten years while supporting 297 million jobs and 10.5% of global GDP by 2018 (travelindustrywire.com). For any industry this is stellar performance.
Of course the bottom line reason for this success is people still want to "get out of Dodge" and are willing to pay for it. "How much?" and "Why?" were two of the questions that took me to the classifieds.
Back To My Research
In my two-hour surf through the travel classifieds, I found several discount vacations in a major destination from $700 to $1000. The prices were for the hotel stay only. Food and travel were extra and could realistically be expected to double that price. So the price of this 5 day/4 night getaway could easily be between $2000 and $2500. But, then I came across something that was even more interesting and rooted in my third question.
At first read, the three questions seemed to be in order of priority. We would assume that a family or travel group would first come up with a budget and then plan a vacation. Let's find a place in a scenic location away from home. We can cook our own meals to save money. Our budget is based on what we can afford, now what can we get? And the second assumption is the vacation will realistically go over budget by an anticipated percentage. These are fair assumptions, but those assumptions go right out the window when seduced by the entertainment vacation.
An entertainment vacation is a destination vacation to any of the world famous destinations, i.e. theme parks, Las Vegas casinos, International cruises, and the like. Because most families believe the shared experience of going to Disney World is so much greater, they are willing to double, even triple the expense. The stay in a hotel and eat meals in restaurants, even drive a rental car if they flew to the destination. The entertainment vacation promises a lifetime memory that a mundane trip to the beach can't.
But wait... there's more!
A secondary discovery on my journey through the classified ads was the large listings of time share vacations for sale. The selling point of this type of vacation was individual ownership of a particular place and time in the year when you could get away. But, these listings were offering the timeshare for sometimes half of the original purchase price. The primary reason for selling was, "I am no longer using it." There is an apparent shift in vacation value... from being together to experiencing something entertaining together. That shift is the reason the travel industry is experiencing near exponential growth.
If an entertainment vacation could cost the same or less than that trip to the beach, would you do it? The answer to the question is obvious. Of course! If you could save 75% on an entertainment vacation, and 50% on the restaurant meals, would you book it? Again... of course! Because the vacation value of the shared experience is high and the cost is the same or maybe even a little lower.
The Travel and Vacation Package
Over the past fifteen years, several companies are now offering travel and vacation packages that combine the best of both worlds... high value experiences with low cost. These packages are different from a travel agency booking. The package offers a series of discount travel cards and certificates that allow you to book resorts, theme parks, cruises, hotels, campsites, restaurants, and more for 50%-75% off. These are not travel clubs with monthly or annual fees. These packages are offered for a one time price, usually less than the cost of a typical week long vacation. The package usually contains the equivalent of thirty or more vacations, including restaurant discounts, that never expire. Some of them are even transferable. Usually a package will include several bonus vacations that can be given away. Often hotel rooms and condo rentals can be had for the cost of the room tax. While some results may vary, with a travel package the charge for a $200 per night room could be as little as $25 a night... an incredible bargain.
Vacation and travel packages can be found on the internet, but be warned, what I've written about is not a package from a travel agency for a one time vacation. These packages come offered by an association of business people who have negotiated the package through several travel vendors. The business association is NOT a seller of travel and therefore is not licensed to sell travel. What is sold is travel and travel related discount packages that provide discounted access to many travel and travel related companies.
These vacation and travel packages are by far the best in travel value and the shared vacation experience.
William (Wink) Farrand sells vacation and travel packages from Coastal Vacations, a leader in the industry. You can visit his website at http://www.myvacationchoice.com and shop for some of the best bargains in the industry. If you love to travel but hate the cost, a travel package can offer more than 30 vacations for the price of one. If you have questions you can email him at wink@myvacationchoice.com or call 559-840-4014.
You Can Find Great Disney Travel Deals Online
One of the best ways of getting entertainment is Disney World. People always think about enjoyable moments and get total relief from their work. Now this is a great opportunity to enjoy because Cheap Disney World tickets are available. Everyone wants to get relief from their jobs and hard going life, to enjoy some of memorable moments with their families and friends. Finding Disney World tickets in online is a very easy task. Before booking tickets, keep in mind that, you should be able to manage the budget accordingly. Disney World so many offers and it mainly depends upon the cost. For example, lodging, park tickets, meals and also some different kinds of games. It is better to choose a vacation package which will be more beneficial. But blindly upgrading these packages doesn’t provide any advantage and most of the people do this. It is just wastage of money in terms of hundreds of dollars. If you buy a particular package, then you should be able to use all the facilities provided by them. Complying this will certainly give benefits with more entertainment. The area surrounding Disney World is very attractive and you can find very cheap qualitative food with great entertainment facilities. By observing many vacation deals in Disney World, you can plan the budget and get entertainment at affordable prices. This is a great advantage in the Disney World. Hence, anyone can prefer Disney World for entertainment. Gatorland is a home for thousands of crocodiles and alligators. It is very attractive and interesting place for kids to see and enjoy. They will conduct shows regularly and this plays major role in attracting tourists. You can book Gatorland tickets online and make beneficial. It is better to research about this place about the budget and then plan to book tickets. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are the major cartoon characters known globally. Hence the Disney World is creating entertainment with these characters and attracting lot of people. These shows are very popular. To make it easier for the people, Mickey’s Toontown Tickets are available in online and you can book anytime and plan to watch and enjoy these shows.
Buy online Gatorland Tickets and save big amount. Don't miss out the attractive deals on Disney World Tickets and Mickey's Toontown Tickets.
Travel Tips: Know Before You Go Disney Travel
Are Disney travel package deals worth the money?
Disney Packages can be overpriced during the busy season, but during the off-peak periods, your travel agent can get great discounts on packages at WDW hotels. They include hotel, all meals, and theme park tickets - for about the same price as an offsite hotel room without all the extras. Packages also include free perks like Character Breakfasts, and a choice of nice restaurants.
Avoiding long lines
Crowds are inevitable during the busy season at Walt Disney World (WDW), but there are tricks that will help. Guests at WDW hotels get early admission to the theme parks. Be sure to double check opening time upon arrival, because Disney fluctuates opening times during the year, often with little notice. Usually the park staff will actually let you in up to half an hour before the 'stated' opening time, to avoid bottlenecks. Suppose official opening is 10 am for the public and 9 am for WDW hotel guests. If you're there at 8:30 am you'll get in. Take advantage of this quirk to maximize your fun!
Which Disney World character meals are the best?
The character meals at the 'Ohana at the Polynesian Resort and Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary resort include parades of Characters and children singing and waving napkins, and other mayhem. They are the most fun.
How can you save money at Disney hotels?
More money-saving tips from FAQ Farmers:
• Book the "room only" during peak period. Although off-peak Disney packages are frequently a good deal, during the busy season the package price is frequently more than purchasing each item separately. This is because Disney frequently discounts passes, meals, etc. Deposit and cancellation fees are higher with packages, too.
• Use discount codes to get reduced prices. Some are for special groups like residents of Florida or Annual Pass holders, but others are available for anyone. Disney uses discount codes to unload rooms at reduced rates during slower periods. Normally they are not available until 2-6 months prior to arrival.
• Be flexible. If you insist on the Grand Floridian Hotel during peak season, you will pay a fortune for it. If you aren't fussy about which Disney hotel you use, you'll save up to 40%.
Does Disney World allow pets?
Pets aren't allowed inside any of the parks. But, leaving your pet in a hot car in the Florida sun (even with a window cracked) can be fatal.
More Disney Travel Tips
- Some hotels and travel agents offer discounts to nurses, teachers and government workers, as well as AAA, AARP and Entertainment Book members.
- Make sure to purchase your tickets before you get to the park, so you don't have to stand in line when you get there.
- Read your tickets and passes and make sure you understand what you are paying for. Remember, too, that some rides have certain height requirements for children.
- Walking the parks may be fine for the grown-ups, but you may want to either bring your own stroller or rent one for your child.
- If you have a child who is too small for a particular ride, take advantage of the Disney "Baby Swap" option. All you need to do is tell the attendant. When you reach the front of the line, one parent will be able to ride while the other parent holds the child. When the ride is over, you switch. That way, neither parent has to sit out.
- The weather can be unpredictable so don't be caught off-guard. Make sure to bring an umbrella, ponchos and some cool weather clothing. Plan ahead for rainy days by having a list of indoor activities you want to do in the area, as well, just in case of an extended downpour.
Though a Disney vacation may seem overwhelming during the planning stage, rest assured that a little bit of planning now will make for a more relaxed, memorable - even magical - vacation that you and your children will remember for a long time to come.
Disney Packages can be overpriced during the busy season, but during the off-peak periods, your travel agent can get great discounts on packages at WDW hotels. They include hotel, all meals, and theme park tickets - for about the same price as an offsite hotel room without all the extras. Packages also include free perks like Character Breakfasts, and a choice of nice restaurants.
Avoiding long lines
Crowds are inevitable during the busy season at Walt Disney World (WDW), but there are tricks that will help. Guests at WDW hotels get early admission to the theme parks. Be sure to double check opening time upon arrival, because Disney fluctuates opening times during the year, often with little notice. Usually the park staff will actually let you in up to half an hour before the 'stated' opening time, to avoid bottlenecks. Suppose official opening is 10 am for the public and 9 am for WDW hotel guests. If you're there at 8:30 am you'll get in. Take advantage of this quirk to maximize your fun!
Which Disney World character meals are the best?
The character meals at the 'Ohana at the Polynesian Resort and Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary resort include parades of Characters and children singing and waving napkins, and other mayhem. They are the most fun.
How can you save money at Disney hotels?
More money-saving tips from FAQ Farmers:
• Book the "room only" during peak period. Although off-peak Disney packages are frequently a good deal, during the busy season the package price is frequently more than purchasing each item separately. This is because Disney frequently discounts passes, meals, etc. Deposit and cancellation fees are higher with packages, too.
• Use discount codes to get reduced prices. Some are for special groups like residents of Florida or Annual Pass holders, but others are available for anyone. Disney uses discount codes to unload rooms at reduced rates during slower periods. Normally they are not available until 2-6 months prior to arrival.
• Be flexible. If you insist on the Grand Floridian Hotel during peak season, you will pay a fortune for it. If you aren't fussy about which Disney hotel you use, you'll save up to 40%.
Does Disney World allow pets?
Pets aren't allowed inside any of the parks. But, leaving your pet in a hot car in the Florida sun (even with a window cracked) can be fatal.
More Disney Travel Tips
- Some hotels and travel agents offer discounts to nurses, teachers and government workers, as well as AAA, AARP and Entertainment Book members.
- Make sure to purchase your tickets before you get to the park, so you don't have to stand in line when you get there.
- Read your tickets and passes and make sure you understand what you are paying for. Remember, too, that some rides have certain height requirements for children.
- Walking the parks may be fine for the grown-ups, but you may want to either bring your own stroller or rent one for your child.
- If you have a child who is too small for a particular ride, take advantage of the Disney "Baby Swap" option. All you need to do is tell the attendant. When you reach the front of the line, one parent will be able to ride while the other parent holds the child. When the ride is over, you switch. That way, neither parent has to sit out.
- The weather can be unpredictable so don't be caught off-guard. Make sure to bring an umbrella, ponchos and some cool weather clothing. Plan ahead for rainy days by having a list of indoor activities you want to do in the area, as well, just in case of an extended downpour.
Though a Disney vacation may seem overwhelming during the planning stage, rest assured that a little bit of planning now will make for a more relaxed, memorable - even magical - vacation that you and your children will remember for a long time to come.
Melcher Media to publish "MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGNS: The Art of the Everyday Object," the first book in an ambitious new illustrated book publishing program
New York, NY April 9, 2004 -- In recent years, thanks to the commercial success of his landmark collaboration with Target Storesโ€"a partnership that recently marked its five-year anniversaryโ€"Michael Graves has become a household name, equivalent in the public eye with the very concept of โ€œgood design.โ€ In this new book he states, โ€œIn designing everyday objects, I want to encourage the impression of familiarity and also allow those objects to be seen in a slightly different way.โ€ In four original essaysโ€"Figurative Design, Domesticity, Color, Scaleโ€"Graves describes the thinking and themes behind his work, illuminating his unparalleled ability to create eye-catching, witty, and formally beautiful products with popular appeal.
Generously illustrated with more than 200 color images, MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGNS surveys a fascinating career in design and retail. Featured are instantly recognizable projects with the Walt Disney Company and the Italian tableware manufacturer Alessi, maker of Graves' playful and sophisticated chrome โ€œSinging Birdโ€ teakettle. Since 1985, a staggering amount of two million of these teakettles has been sold worldwide. Also seen are projects with Sunar, Steuben, Belvedere Studio, and Dansk, among others.
And of course, this book documents the Graves-Target phenomenon. Presented are toasters, jewelry, clocks, watches, packaging, telephones, frames, fans, games, a wireless computer mouse, and even a prefabricated modular home. Also included are examples of Target's whimsical advertising campaigns and Graves' architectural renderings of store displays. As Paul Goldberger recently wrote in Metropolis, โ€œGraves' work for Target may be his most enduring legacyโ€ฆthanks to mass merchandising, a tiny piece of an architect's oeuvre is within the reach of everyone. There is also a look, a feel, to the products that is consistent, which comes largely from Graves' own aesthetic. His objects have a playfulness and warmth to them. And almost all of them do something that is wonderful for any object to do, which is make you smile.โ€
Graves' relationship with Target began when the company contributed to the Graves-designed scaffolding that enveloped the Washington Monument during its historic restoration in 1998. Both structural and stunning, the scaffolding provided the proper support and gravitas for this important project, which is also featured in this new book.
MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGNS is bound in a special high-tech rubberlike blue material, called Shadow and manufactured by Fibermark. When Graves determined the color scheme for the Target kitchen appliancesโ€"blue for touch and yellow accents for dialsโ€"the โ€œGraves blueโ€ not only corresponded to the products' cool and comfortable handles and knobs, but also became a signature color familiar to millions of shoppers.
Among the book's illustrations are technical drawings, product models and prototypes, rare examples of personal sketches, and specially commissioned photographs that give a behind-the-scenes look at Graves' Princeton, New Jersey offices. All of these elements, and the book's affordable price, make MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGNS a must-have for the professional, student, and general consumer alike.
MORE ABOUT MICHAEL GRAVES
Born in Indiana in 1934, Graves' father was a cattle dealer and his mother was a nurse. When a young Graves told his mother that he wanted to be an artist, she said, โ€œIf you are not as good as Picasso, you will starve,โ€ and suggested that he become an architect or engineer. When he learned what an engineer did, he said he'd become an architect and started making sketches of the houses in the neighborhood.
Graves graduated with a degree in architecture from the University of Cincinnati in1958. He then went on to the Harvard Graduate School of Design, which had become a center for modernist thinking in the United States under the leadership of Walter Gropius, the former director of the Bauhaus. After receiving his masters degree, he worked in the office of designer George Nelson, famed for his tables and sofas for Herman Miller and his playful Atomic and Ball clocks. In 1960, Graves won the coveted Prix de Rome, which brought him to the American Academy of Rome for two years.
Upon returning to America, he became a professor of architecture at Princeton Universityโ€"where he taught from 1962 to 2001, and where currently he is professor emeritusโ€"and set up his own architectural practice. Since 1964, Michael Graves & Associates has undertaken a wide variety of architectural projects worldwide, including multi-use urban developments, corporate headquarters, hotels, libraries, theaters, museums, academic buildings, healthcare facilities, sports and recreational facilities, and housing and private residences. Located in two former houses across the street from one another, the architectural practice takes place in one and the product design division, established in 1991, in the other. In 1994, he opened his own store to display and sell his products. In 2003, the Michael Graves Design Group became an independent company within the larger practice.
Graves' first major public commission was the Portland Office Building in 1982. This was followed by the Humana Building in Louisville, Kentucky (1982), the Team Disney Building in Burbank, California (1986), the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Hotels in Lake Buena Vista, Florida (1987), and the Denver Central Library (1991).
Recent honors include the National Medal of Arts, presented by President Clinton in 1999, and the A.I.A. (American Institute of Architects) Gold Medal in 2001. About the A.I.A. award, Robert Ivy, Editor in Chief of Architectural Record, wrote, โ€œFor Michael Graves, an architect, teacher, and industrial designer, selection as the Gold Medallist brought peer recognition to a man who has elevated the visibility of architecture and architects around the world. His wildly successful foray into product design has proved that design intelligence can breed value for the larger culture.โ€
Graves' award-winning work for Target was showcased in the exhibit US Design 1975-2000 at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York in 2003.
ABOUT PHIL PATTON
Phil Patton is the author of BUG: The Strange Mutations of the World's Most Famous Automobile, DREAMLAND: Travels Inside Roswell and Area 51, MADE IN USA: The Secret Histories of the Things that Made America, OPEN ROAD: A Celebration of the American Highway, and the recently reissued VOYAGER, the official story of the world's first around-the-world un-refueled airplane flight.
He writes regularly for the โ€œDesign Notebook,โ€ โ€œPublic Eye,โ€ and automotive columns of The New York Times and is a contributing editor of ID magazine, Wired, and Esquire, for which he writes on design and automobiles. He also has written for The New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, Artforum, Vogue, and many other publications.
He has contributed to catalogs and developed exhibitions at museums around the United States, notably Different Roads: Automobiles for the Next Century, the landmark 1999 exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art for which he was curatorial consultant, and On The Job: Design and the American Office at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. He has served as a commentator for CBS News, the History Channel, and several public television series.
He has taught and lectured at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism in New York, Montclair State University in New Jersey, California College of the Arts in San Francisco, and the School of Visual Arts in New York. He has spoken at the Aspen Design Conference, the IDSA (Industrial Design Society of America) national conference, American Center for Design's โ€œLiving Surfacesโ€ conference, the Design Institute at the University of Minnesota, the Cranbrook Academy of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and other venues.
ABOUT PENTAGRAM
Pentagram is an award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm with offices in London, New York, San Francisco, Austin, and Berlin. One of the world's most respected and prestigious firms, Pentagram's range of clients includes multi-national corporations and museums, book and magazine publishers, restaurants, and airlines, among others. They work on design graphics, exhibitions, products, packaging, environments, buildings, and communications programs.
ABOUT MELCHER MEDIA
Founded in 1994 by Charles Melcher and based in New York, Melcher Media is a content producer and packager with more than 40 titles and 4.5 million books in print. With a reputation for extending the craft of bookmaking and pushing the genres of traditional publishing, Melcher Media combines innovative ideas with exceptional design.
Melcher Media has created successful books for a variety of companies and institutions, such as HBO, MTV, Comedy Central, VH-1, National Geographic, the Smithsonian Institution, Lexus, and Nike for a range of publishers, including Broadway Books, Crown, HarperCollins, Penguin Putnam, Pocket Books, St. Martin's Press, Virgin Publishing, Miramax Books, William-Morrow & Company, Alfred A. Knopf, and Chronicle.
In 2003, Melcher Media produced two hugely popular books, in collaboration with two of today's most successful and favorite magazines: SECRETS OF STYLE: InStyle's Complete Guide to Dressing Your Best Every Day and THE LUCKY SHOPPING MANUAL: Building and Improving Your Wardrobe Piece by Piece, which appeared on The New York Times bestseller list. Another recent top seller was 100 YEARS OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON, part of a larger publishing program Melcher Media developed exclusively for the iconic motor company. And the most playfully perverse genre-bending titles to date, THE POP-UP BOOK OF PHOBIAS and THE POP-UP BOOK OF NIGHTMARES, have become cult classics.
MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGNS: The Art of the Everyday Object is the first book to be published solely under the Melcher Media imprint. In fall 2004, the company will launch a new list of original titles.
Generously illustrated with more than 200 color images, MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGNS surveys a fascinating career in design and retail. Featured are instantly recognizable projects with the Walt Disney Company and the Italian tableware manufacturer Alessi, maker of Graves' playful and sophisticated chrome โ€œSinging Birdโ€ teakettle. Since 1985, a staggering amount of two million of these teakettles has been sold worldwide. Also seen are projects with Sunar, Steuben, Belvedere Studio, and Dansk, among others.
And of course, this book documents the Graves-Target phenomenon. Presented are toasters, jewelry, clocks, watches, packaging, telephones, frames, fans, games, a wireless computer mouse, and even a prefabricated modular home. Also included are examples of Target's whimsical advertising campaigns and Graves' architectural renderings of store displays. As Paul Goldberger recently wrote in Metropolis, โ€œGraves' work for Target may be his most enduring legacyโ€ฆthanks to mass merchandising, a tiny piece of an architect's oeuvre is within the reach of everyone. There is also a look, a feel, to the products that is consistent, which comes largely from Graves' own aesthetic. His objects have a playfulness and warmth to them. And almost all of them do something that is wonderful for any object to do, which is make you smile.โ€
Graves' relationship with Target began when the company contributed to the Graves-designed scaffolding that enveloped the Washington Monument during its historic restoration in 1998. Both structural and stunning, the scaffolding provided the proper support and gravitas for this important project, which is also featured in this new book.
MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGNS is bound in a special high-tech rubberlike blue material, called Shadow and manufactured by Fibermark. When Graves determined the color scheme for the Target kitchen appliancesโ€"blue for touch and yellow accents for dialsโ€"the โ€œGraves blueโ€ not only corresponded to the products' cool and comfortable handles and knobs, but also became a signature color familiar to millions of shoppers.
Among the book's illustrations are technical drawings, product models and prototypes, rare examples of personal sketches, and specially commissioned photographs that give a behind-the-scenes look at Graves' Princeton, New Jersey offices. All of these elements, and the book's affordable price, make MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGNS a must-have for the professional, student, and general consumer alike.
MORE ABOUT MICHAEL GRAVES
Born in Indiana in 1934, Graves' father was a cattle dealer and his mother was a nurse. When a young Graves told his mother that he wanted to be an artist, she said, โ€œIf you are not as good as Picasso, you will starve,โ€ and suggested that he become an architect or engineer. When he learned what an engineer did, he said he'd become an architect and started making sketches of the houses in the neighborhood.
Graves graduated with a degree in architecture from the University of Cincinnati in1958. He then went on to the Harvard Graduate School of Design, which had become a center for modernist thinking in the United States under the leadership of Walter Gropius, the former director of the Bauhaus. After receiving his masters degree, he worked in the office of designer George Nelson, famed for his tables and sofas for Herman Miller and his playful Atomic and Ball clocks. In 1960, Graves won the coveted Prix de Rome, which brought him to the American Academy of Rome for two years.
Upon returning to America, he became a professor of architecture at Princeton Universityโ€"where he taught from 1962 to 2001, and where currently he is professor emeritusโ€"and set up his own architectural practice. Since 1964, Michael Graves & Associates has undertaken a wide variety of architectural projects worldwide, including multi-use urban developments, corporate headquarters, hotels, libraries, theaters, museums, academic buildings, healthcare facilities, sports and recreational facilities, and housing and private residences. Located in two former houses across the street from one another, the architectural practice takes place in one and the product design division, established in 1991, in the other. In 1994, he opened his own store to display and sell his products. In 2003, the Michael Graves Design Group became an independent company within the larger practice.
Graves' first major public commission was the Portland Office Building in 1982. This was followed by the Humana Building in Louisville, Kentucky (1982), the Team Disney Building in Burbank, California (1986), the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Hotels in Lake Buena Vista, Florida (1987), and the Denver Central Library (1991).
Recent honors include the National Medal of Arts, presented by President Clinton in 1999, and the A.I.A. (American Institute of Architects) Gold Medal in 2001. About the A.I.A. award, Robert Ivy, Editor in Chief of Architectural Record, wrote, โ€œFor Michael Graves, an architect, teacher, and industrial designer, selection as the Gold Medallist brought peer recognition to a man who has elevated the visibility of architecture and architects around the world. His wildly successful foray into product design has proved that design intelligence can breed value for the larger culture.โ€
Graves' award-winning work for Target was showcased in the exhibit US Design 1975-2000 at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York in 2003.
ABOUT PHIL PATTON
Phil Patton is the author of BUG: The Strange Mutations of the World's Most Famous Automobile, DREAMLAND: Travels Inside Roswell and Area 51, MADE IN USA: The Secret Histories of the Things that Made America, OPEN ROAD: A Celebration of the American Highway, and the recently reissued VOYAGER, the official story of the world's first around-the-world un-refueled airplane flight.
He writes regularly for the โ€œDesign Notebook,โ€ โ€œPublic Eye,โ€ and automotive columns of The New York Times and is a contributing editor of ID magazine, Wired, and Esquire, for which he writes on design and automobiles. He also has written for The New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, Artforum, Vogue, and many other publications.
He has contributed to catalogs and developed exhibitions at museums around the United States, notably Different Roads: Automobiles for the Next Century, the landmark 1999 exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art for which he was curatorial consultant, and On The Job: Design and the American Office at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. He has served as a commentator for CBS News, the History Channel, and several public television series.
He has taught and lectured at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism in New York, Montclair State University in New Jersey, California College of the Arts in San Francisco, and the School of Visual Arts in New York. He has spoken at the Aspen Design Conference, the IDSA (Industrial Design Society of America) national conference, American Center for Design's โ€œLiving Surfacesโ€ conference, the Design Institute at the University of Minnesota, the Cranbrook Academy of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and other venues.
ABOUT PENTAGRAM
Pentagram is an award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm with offices in London, New York, San Francisco, Austin, and Berlin. One of the world's most respected and prestigious firms, Pentagram's range of clients includes multi-national corporations and museums, book and magazine publishers, restaurants, and airlines, among others. They work on design graphics, exhibitions, products, packaging, environments, buildings, and communications programs.
ABOUT MELCHER MEDIA
Founded in 1994 by Charles Melcher and based in New York, Melcher Media is a content producer and packager with more than 40 titles and 4.5 million books in print. With a reputation for extending the craft of bookmaking and pushing the genres of traditional publishing, Melcher Media combines innovative ideas with exceptional design.
Melcher Media has created successful books for a variety of companies and institutions, such as HBO, MTV, Comedy Central, VH-1, National Geographic, the Smithsonian Institution, Lexus, and Nike for a range of publishers, including Broadway Books, Crown, HarperCollins, Penguin Putnam, Pocket Books, St. Martin's Press, Virgin Publishing, Miramax Books, William-Morrow & Company, Alfred A. Knopf, and Chronicle.
In 2003, Melcher Media produced two hugely popular books, in collaboration with two of today's most successful and favorite magazines: SECRETS OF STYLE: InStyle's Complete Guide to Dressing Your Best Every Day and THE LUCKY SHOPPING MANUAL: Building and Improving Your Wardrobe Piece by Piece, which appeared on The New York Times bestseller list. Another recent top seller was 100 YEARS OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON, part of a larger publishing program Melcher Media developed exclusively for the iconic motor company. And the most playfully perverse genre-bending titles to date, THE POP-UP BOOK OF PHOBIAS and THE POP-UP BOOK OF NIGHTMARES, have become cult classics.
MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGNS: The Art of the Everyday Object is the first book to be published solely under the Melcher Media imprint. In fall 2004, the company will launch a new list of original titles.
Aimee J. Ricca of Bonne Amie Travel is Part of New Travel Channel Series
September 15, 2004 -- Aimee J. Ricca, CTA, ACC, DS, owner of Bonne Amie Travel, has been cast as one of nine travel experts in the Travel Channel's new flagship series, VACATION CHALLENGE.
VACATION CHALLENGE features three completely different and exciting getaways that are presented by professional travel experts to a family or group of friends needing a vacation. Throughout these presentations, the planners give travel tips and insider information that anyone can use when they're planning a getaway.
โ€œAimee is an invaluable asset to VACATION CHALLENGE,โ€ said Laura Netscher, Senior Producer of the show. โ€œShe is not only a fantastic on-camera personality but is a first-rate travel expert, first and foremost. Aimee and nine others were selected, out of hundreds of candidates, for this series because of their professionalism and expertise.โ€
VACATION CHALLENGE features three completely different and exciting getaways that are presented by professional travel experts to a family or group of friends needing a vacation. Throughout these presentations, the experts give travel tips and insider information that anyone can use when they're planning a getaway.
โ€œThe series is a great showcase for travel agents,โ€ said Ricca. โ€œIt is the first time a television series will feature travel agents and it really demonstrates how we add value to a vacation.โ€
According to Ricca, the series focuses on the level of service a professional travel expert provides.
โ€œWe put together entire vacation packages, including restaurant reservations, activity planning, and have the right connections to have our clients treated as VIP's anywhere they go,โ€ explained Ricca. โ€œTravel agents have relationships with wholesalers that do not take bookings from consumers - This is where the best pricing is. Using these wholesalers, my pricing is often lower than the same exact package priced on the popular Internet travel sites. Plus, when you book with a travel agent, you receive service and support that are unmatched on the Internet.โ€
Once the travelers have been presented with the three choices, from three different experts, they choose the vacation they like best. The camera follows the travelers on their vacation and viewers at home get to see the destination through the traveler's eyes.
โ€œIt's pretty exciting to see the travelers actually take the trip,โ€ explained Ricca. โ€œI'm used to planning the trip and getting feedback...but, it's nice to see be able to see the travelers actually enjoying their trip for a change.โ€
The series began airing, in prime time, on the Travel Channel beginning Monday, September 6. The first three episodes featured the Los Angeles and Chicago casts of travel experts. The first episode to feature Ricca, and the rest of the East Coast cast, will air on Monday, September 27 at 8pm. The episode will feature a โ€œBachelorette Vacation.โ€
The Travel Channel has a broad audience of over 78 million viewers. As part of Discovery Networks, the Travel Channel is known for its successful and highly educated viewership. โ€œVacation Challengeโ€ is produced by Martin-Calvert Productions which has also produced series such as Travel Channel's "Secrets", the "Best of..." and "Top Ten."
Ricca received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from William Paterson University of New Jersey. She has also been certified by a number of associations and tourist boards. Among her many certifications are: Certified Travel Associate, Accredited Cruise Counsellor, Caribbean Destination Specialist, ASTA Family Travel Specialist, ASTA Niche Travel Specialist, Disney Specialist, Florida Specialist, Cayman Islands Specialist, Puerto Rico Travel Expert, Hawaii Destination Specialist, and Aruba Certified Expert.
Ricca's highly regarded expertise has resulted in being featured by Cruise Trade magazine and quoted by various media outlets including: Travel Trade, Travel Weekly, New York Newsday, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, American Way (American Airlines in-flight magazine) Journey Magazine (America West in-flight magazine), Associated Press, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, and The Camden Herald. She is also the Cruise Expert for InetVacation, answering readers cruise questions. Her agency is also recommended in Brenda Elwell's book The Single Parent Travel Handbook.
Bonne Amie Travel has been in business since 2001 and specializes in luxury vacations and cruises, serving clients nationwide. Bonne Amie Travel is a member of the Cruise Lines International Association, American Society of Travel Agents, Association of Retail Travel Agents, Platinum Luxury Society, Network of Entrepreneurs Selling Travel, Better Business Bureau, and designated as California Seller of Travel (CST 2064669-40).
For vacation consultations, call toll-free 1-866-302-0036. Bonne Amie Travel may also be contacted via its website: www.bonneamietravel.com
VACATION CHALLENGE features three completely different and exciting getaways that are presented by professional travel experts to a family or group of friends needing a vacation. Throughout these presentations, the planners give travel tips and insider information that anyone can use when they're planning a getaway.
โ€œAimee is an invaluable asset to VACATION CHALLENGE,โ€ said Laura Netscher, Senior Producer of the show. โ€œShe is not only a fantastic on-camera personality but is a first-rate travel expert, first and foremost. Aimee and nine others were selected, out of hundreds of candidates, for this series because of their professionalism and expertise.โ€
VACATION CHALLENGE features three completely different and exciting getaways that are presented by professional travel experts to a family or group of friends needing a vacation. Throughout these presentations, the experts give travel tips and insider information that anyone can use when they're planning a getaway.
โ€œThe series is a great showcase for travel agents,โ€ said Ricca. โ€œIt is the first time a television series will feature travel agents and it really demonstrates how we add value to a vacation.โ€
According to Ricca, the series focuses on the level of service a professional travel expert provides.
โ€œWe put together entire vacation packages, including restaurant reservations, activity planning, and have the right connections to have our clients treated as VIP's anywhere they go,โ€ explained Ricca. โ€œTravel agents have relationships with wholesalers that do not take bookings from consumers - This is where the best pricing is. Using these wholesalers, my pricing is often lower than the same exact package priced on the popular Internet travel sites. Plus, when you book with a travel agent, you receive service and support that are unmatched on the Internet.โ€
Once the travelers have been presented with the three choices, from three different experts, they choose the vacation they like best. The camera follows the travelers on their vacation and viewers at home get to see the destination through the traveler's eyes.
โ€œIt's pretty exciting to see the travelers actually take the trip,โ€ explained Ricca. โ€œI'm used to planning the trip and getting feedback...but, it's nice to see be able to see the travelers actually enjoying their trip for a change.โ€
The series began airing, in prime time, on the Travel Channel beginning Monday, September 6. The first three episodes featured the Los Angeles and Chicago casts of travel experts. The first episode to feature Ricca, and the rest of the East Coast cast, will air on Monday, September 27 at 8pm. The episode will feature a โ€œBachelorette Vacation.โ€
The Travel Channel has a broad audience of over 78 million viewers. As part of Discovery Networks, the Travel Channel is known for its successful and highly educated viewership. โ€œVacation Challengeโ€ is produced by Martin-Calvert Productions which has also produced series such as Travel Channel's "Secrets", the "Best of..." and "Top Ten."
Ricca received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from William Paterson University of New Jersey. She has also been certified by a number of associations and tourist boards. Among her many certifications are: Certified Travel Associate, Accredited Cruise Counsellor, Caribbean Destination Specialist, ASTA Family Travel Specialist, ASTA Niche Travel Specialist, Disney Specialist, Florida Specialist, Cayman Islands Specialist, Puerto Rico Travel Expert, Hawaii Destination Specialist, and Aruba Certified Expert.
Ricca's highly regarded expertise has resulted in being featured by Cruise Trade magazine and quoted by various media outlets including: Travel Trade, Travel Weekly, New York Newsday, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, American Way (American Airlines in-flight magazine) Journey Magazine (America West in-flight magazine), Associated Press, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, and The Camden Herald. She is also the Cruise Expert for InetVacation, answering readers cruise questions. Her agency is also recommended in Brenda Elwell's book The Single Parent Travel Handbook.
Bonne Amie Travel has been in business since 2001 and specializes in luxury vacations and cruises, serving clients nationwide. Bonne Amie Travel is a member of the Cruise Lines International Association, American Society of Travel Agents, Association of Retail Travel Agents, Platinum Luxury Society, Network of Entrepreneurs Selling Travel, Better Business Bureau, and designated as California Seller of Travel (CST 2064669-40).
For vacation consultations, call toll-free 1-866-302-0036. Bonne Amie Travel may also be contacted via its website: www.bonneamietravel.com
Coastal Vacations Club - "Live" Travel & Business Opportunity Seminar Will be presented by Former Youth Pastor, Jeff Mills, in a Fall Tour to Florida, California, and Hawaii.
Twin Cities, MN September 19, 2004 -- Former Youth Pastor Jeff Mills, has turned himself into a travel enthusiast and will help anyone who wants to learn how to save up to 75% off all the vacations they will take for life discover the secrets of money saving travel deals with Coastal Vacation Club.
He will show his guests how to potentially make money at his live Coastal Vacation Travel and Vacation Seminar coming many cities in the fall.
If you are in the local area, Jeff invites you to attend his Seminar, free of charge!
September 29, Orlando Clarion Universal Hotel.
October 20, San Diego County, California, Location to be determined
October 21, Los Angeles Airport Area, California, Location yet to be determined
November 3, Waukon, Iowa - Location to be determined
November 10, Honolulu, Hawaii, location to be determined
November 17, Lahaina Area, Maui, location to be determined
If the reader is in the area or would like to travel to the vicinity, you are invited to experience a seminar like no other, and Jeff Mills is prepared to give you a free meal and also a complimentary vacation certificate good for 4 nights and 5 days near the Disney World resort, which includes ONE FREE Disney world pass to everyone who registers before up to 3 days before the events begin. Register early, as these events will be completely booked.
No walk-ups are allowed, and everyone must Pre-register ONLINE to get a seat. Space is extremely limited, so register immediately.
All one has to do, to learn more, is simply register their attendance, along with ONE guest (optional) at Jeff's website:
http://www.coastalvacationseminar.com
If you would like Jeff to come and host a seminar for your guests, or even a small breakfast or lunch group, Jeff can show you how it can profit $5000-$25,000 for only 2 hours of your time.
Jeff also will show the audience the mathematical certainty that will allow for one to simply make over $1 Million dollars in one year by following his seminar techniques and teachings. For those less ambitious, Jeff Mills will also show you how easy it is to make a part-time or full-time income of $2000-$10000 a month, if that is all you are looking for.
Don't take the writer's word for it! Check it out Jeff's events for yourself.
Please visit: http://www.coastalvacationseminar.com.
"My name is Jeff Mills, and I am happy to help you enjoy travel, save money, and also share with you a story of how to have more money, more free time and all the joys of a home based business. Our home based business opportunity is simple to work and makes many people happy. I have already saved over $6500 just using my packages and made a fortune. I can show you how I did it, and how you can duplicate it too," said Jeff.
One Coastal Vacations Retail member, Adam Bistodeau, had this to say about his Coastal Vacation package, "Using the Coastal Vacation package, I was able to travel last minute to Orlando, where I booked a One Bedroom Luxury Condo at a resort for only $107 for 8 days and 7 nights! I was so stoked, I used my package to stay in another resort the following week, and got the same rate, for the same amount of time! I got two weeks in Orlando, Florida, at luxurious resorts, with no timeshare presenations, and it only cost me $214 out of my pocket....show me a retail vacation wholesale membership which can match two weeks in Orlando for only $214?"
If the readers are looking for a simple, fun and effective 9 year old company to work with, then please visit: http://www.travelbusinesscareer.com for more info about Jeff's unique business opportunity, which allows you to work from home.
Jeff is also available as a warm and friendly talk show guest for radio or television, and would love to come on a professional show to talk about the joys of working at home and making money with the power of the internet, as well as showing your audience, how they can save up to 75% off on all the vacations they will take for the rest of their life.
Fore More Info, Jeff can be reached at:
Jeffrey R. Mills
CEO & President
Goldmills Marketing LLC
http://www.Homebusinesstravel.com
http://www.coastalvacationseminar.com
http://www.coastalcdkit.com
Jeff@whoisjeffmills.com
651-769-2189 (home office)
612-518-2410 (mobile)
651-204-0236 (fax)
1-888-264-5744 (voicemail)
7393 Isleton Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
He will show his guests how to potentially make money at his live Coastal Vacation Travel and Vacation Seminar coming many cities in the fall.
If you are in the local area, Jeff invites you to attend his Seminar, free of charge!
September 29, Orlando Clarion Universal Hotel.
October 20, San Diego County, California, Location to be determined
October 21, Los Angeles Airport Area, California, Location yet to be determined
November 3, Waukon, Iowa - Location to be determined
November 10, Honolulu, Hawaii, location to be determined
November 17, Lahaina Area, Maui, location to be determined
If the reader is in the area or would like to travel to the vicinity, you are invited to experience a seminar like no other, and Jeff Mills is prepared to give you a free meal and also a complimentary vacation certificate good for 4 nights and 5 days near the Disney World resort, which includes ONE FREE Disney world pass to everyone who registers before up to 3 days before the events begin. Register early, as these events will be completely booked.
No walk-ups are allowed, and everyone must Pre-register ONLINE to get a seat. Space is extremely limited, so register immediately.
All one has to do, to learn more, is simply register their attendance, along with ONE guest (optional) at Jeff's website:
http://www.coastalvacationseminar.com
If you would like Jeff to come and host a seminar for your guests, or even a small breakfast or lunch group, Jeff can show you how it can profit $5000-$25,000 for only 2 hours of your time.
Jeff also will show the audience the mathematical certainty that will allow for one to simply make over $1 Million dollars in one year by following his seminar techniques and teachings. For those less ambitious, Jeff Mills will also show you how easy it is to make a part-time or full-time income of $2000-$10000 a month, if that is all you are looking for.
Don't take the writer's word for it! Check it out Jeff's events for yourself.
Please visit: http://www.coastalvacationseminar.com.
"My name is Jeff Mills, and I am happy to help you enjoy travel, save money, and also share with you a story of how to have more money, more free time and all the joys of a home based business. Our home based business opportunity is simple to work and makes many people happy. I have already saved over $6500 just using my packages and made a fortune. I can show you how I did it, and how you can duplicate it too," said Jeff.
One Coastal Vacations Retail member, Adam Bistodeau, had this to say about his Coastal Vacation package, "Using the Coastal Vacation package, I was able to travel last minute to Orlando, where I booked a One Bedroom Luxury Condo at a resort for only $107 for 8 days and 7 nights! I was so stoked, I used my package to stay in another resort the following week, and got the same rate, for the same amount of time! I got two weeks in Orlando, Florida, at luxurious resorts, with no timeshare presenations, and it only cost me $214 out of my pocket....show me a retail vacation wholesale membership which can match two weeks in Orlando for only $214?"
If the readers are looking for a simple, fun and effective 9 year old company to work with, then please visit: http://www.travelbusinesscareer.com for more info about Jeff's unique business opportunity, which allows you to work from home.
Jeff is also available as a warm and friendly talk show guest for radio or television, and would love to come on a professional show to talk about the joys of working at home and making money with the power of the internet, as well as showing your audience, how they can save up to 75% off on all the vacations they will take for the rest of their life.
Fore More Info, Jeff can be reached at:
Jeffrey R. Mills
CEO & President
Goldmills Marketing LLC
http://www.Homebusinesstravel.com
http://www.coastalvacationseminar.com
http://www.coastalcdkit.com
Jeff@whoisjeffmills.com
651-769-2189 (home office)
612-518-2410 (mobile)
651-204-0236 (fax)
1-888-264-5744 (voicemail)
7393 Isleton Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Do you Love Disney and Kids? Opt for the Disney Rewards Visa Card From Chase
The Walt Disney Company, Chase and Visa have come up with the Disney Rewards Visa Card from Chase. This credit card allows its customers to transform their daily purchases into magical Disney rewards, which include much-liked Disney toys the latest Disney DVDs and entertaining Disney vacations.
Benefits of the Card
Disney's Visa® Credit Card from Chase gives you the opportunity to earn as well as redeem Disney rewards easily and quickly. The other vital features of the card that make it one among today's most competitive rewards cards are the exclusive flexibility, attractive interest rate and absence of blackout dates.
The Disney Rewards Visa Card from Chase also provides platinum card benefits and competitive interest rates. The credit card is a low cost visa card offering the cardholder fabulous deals on Disney products that include merchandise and vacations.
The Rewards Program of the card will enable you to obtain a 1% rebate on all your purchases. The 1% rebate is then converted into Disney Reward Dollars, at the rate of 1 reward dollar for spending every $100 on purchases. You can then redeem your reward dollars for obtaining Disney products, like Disney branded toys, clothing, DVDs and more.
The reward dollars can be further utilized for visiting Disney theme parks and for over night staying at Disney restaurants and hotels. However, there is a preset limit of earning 750 Disney Reward Dollars per year. It is also very vital that you use all the earned reward dollars within a five-year duration.
Other Benefits
The Disney Rewards Visa Card from Chase also provides facilities like a zero percent interest rate on the qualified purchases of Disney Vacations package for the initial six months. After the expiry of the introductory period, the annual percentage rate (APR) remains reasonable. The new cardholders will also receive a $15 gift card from the Disney store after making their first purchase. There is no annual fee. Furthermore, the card will also holds the promise for special savings and discounts at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
The card offers the platinum card benefits, like travel accident insurance, emergency card and cash replacement, auto rental insurance and other emergency assistant services. The card also provides purchase protection and extended warranties on select purchases. You can also enjoy direct access to your account information for transactional operations over the Internet.
However, the card is unfavorable for you if you have plans for carrying an occasional large revolving balance, as the card determines finance charges in the 'Two Cycles Average Daily Balance' method, which is costly in comparison to the 'Average Daily Balance' method used by most of the credit card issuers.
Added Perks
The Disney Rewards Visa Card from Chase provides benefits like many Internet account related services, lost as well as stolen card reporting, a financial statement at the end of the year, and no liability for unauthorized transactions.
You will surely love this card if you enjoy Disney, are a child at heart or have kids. Nonetheless, you should carefully examine the applicable restrictions, exclusions and limitations. Prior to opening an account, you must go through the Guide to Benefits for detailed information.
How To Find Cheap Disney Tickets
Did you know that there are plenty of opportunities out there for cheap Disney tickets? Many people do not realize that they do have the ability to get a great price on these theme parks. If you take a bit of time, though, you really can find a good deal. There are several things you need to consider here. Tickets for the park's admission, discounts on hotels and lodging, and discounts on food are three areas that you can save a great deal if you invest a bit of time in finding them.
To find any discounts on any or all of these products, consider these options.
• Sign up for websites that sponsor notifications, discount travel and other opportunities. You will be surprised to learn that Disney almost always has something great happening in the way of discounts. Being aware of what is happening is essential.
• Family packs. You can often save a great deal of money on Disney tickets by working with family packs. There are also season tickets that are quite beneficial if you plan to make it down to the parks more than one time per year. Consider these if they fit your specific needs.
• Deals galore! Disney has plenty of great deals in line for those that want them. For example, if you go during the off season times, even just a few weeks after school is back in session, you can save thousands of dollars with things like dining packages that are free (yes, you eat free the time that you are there!) and discounts on lodging.
• Work with a highly skilled and honest travel agent. The good news is that Disney employs many of these Disney specific agents. That means that they are not going to be telling you about all the expensive stuff, but they will work with you to get you the best deals and the cheap Disney tickets you are after. They can often tell you when you should go, how to go, and help you to find discounts to match all that you are doing while you are there.
Learning how to save on your Disney vacation happens when you spend the time researching what you want to do and how you will do it. You can save money on admission tickets simply by knowing when is the right time to travel. You can save money on your airline tickets, your lodging, and your meals. For example, if you plan to stay at the Disney resort, you may qualify for a package deal that drastically lowers the cost. If you plan to stay off of the resort itself, you may be able to save on things such as transportation and lodging.
Take the time to learn what is offered to you. You will quickly see that there are plenty of options available to those that are considering a great vacation without spending a whole lot of their cash just to walk in the door. Being flexible and doing your online research will save you in the long run.
Planning a Disney World Vacation - Early Tips
Before you even think about buying your tickets for your Disney World trip, you need to do some legwork to make sure that your family can get the most out of the vacation. No one wants to spend the kind of money you will spend for a Disney vacation only wait in line after line for a week. With the right planning, everyone can have a blast on a vacation to Orlando!
Get Some Help
The first place to go to get help planning your vacation is a travel agent who specializes in Walt Disney World vacations. These agents will be able help you locate the most affordable tickets. For instance, you can use a "Park Hopper" pass to see more than one of the four parks in the same day, but you may not know about this feature without the help of a specialized travel agent. You may even be able to save some money by booking a package that combines tickets, airfare, hotels, and even meals through your travel agent.
Deciding When to Go
When you visit the parks is important as you plan your Disney trip. Most people visit during the summer when the kids are out of school. This means the summer is the most crowded season at the parks, second only to Christmas. It is also the hottest time of year in Florida, which means that you will be hot and tired while waiting in extensive lines. If you can, try to plan a trip in the early spring or fall. These are slow times, and you will also enjoy the weather quite a bit more.
Choose the Right Park Ticket
Buying tickets to Walt Disney World parks is not as simple as you might think. The tickets are called "Magic Your Way," and this is because you can customize them with a variety of features. The basic ticket only allows you to visit one park per day for a set number of days, and you must use the tickets within 14 days of using it the first time. You can add a "no expiration" feature for an additional fee. This will allow you to use the ticket at another trip to Orlando if you are, for some reason, unable to use all of the days you purchased on your first trip.
The "Park Hopper" addition allows you to travel from park to park in the same day. This is a great feature, especially when you realize that Animal Kingdom closes at 6 P.M., yet there is still plenty of time to see something else after 6. Finally, you can add the "Water Park Fun & More" feature to your tickets. This allows you to visit other Disney attractions like DisneyQuest, the water parks, the Wide World of Sports, and Pleasure Island.
Once You Arrive
There are many tips and tricks you can use to make your trip to Walt Disney World more enjoyable. Before you head out, pick up a guidebook that will help you plan out your trip to the parks. Each park has busy and slow days during the week, and these guidebooks will help you visit the parks on their slower days. They will also help you map out a route that avoids the crowds. For instance, if you hit some of the more popular rides during a parade, you will avoid the long lines.
Be sure to take advantage of Disney's Fast Pass system. This allows you to get a ticket for a popular ride that has a time stamped on it. You carry the ticket with you while you ride other rides, and return to the popular attraction at the stamped time. You can then bypass the line and ride. You have basically spent your "waiting in line" time riding other rides! A good Disney guidebook will help you find all of these tips and tricks to make your family's Disney trip the vacation of a lifetime!
Water Adventures at Disney’s Sea World and Wet N Wild
Sea World represents the unique features of theme park. The most significant features include thrilling rides and roller coasters. Sea World is an ideal place to enjoy vacation. The coasters like Kraken will take you upside down several times and finally you will reach to the height of 15 stories. Further you can experience face to face encounter with sea creatures in shark encounter. The great shows namely Blue Horizons and Believe are the shows where the killer wheel Shamu can be seen. Aquatica is the new water park filled with slides, dolphin pool and lazy rivers. Acquire the Sea World Tickets and walk around the numerous sandy beaches in the park.
The world's leading Water Park Wet n Wild was honored by Amusement Business Magazine. Fun lovers will definitely enjoy the great water pool like the Surf Lagoon. Wet N Wild Tickets can be availed online from the websites. Wild One and Disco H2O are also among the list of entertainment venues. During summer people come here to experience the cool wet water adventures. The adventures like the tubes filled with air are the most exciting experience that you can have in wet n wild water park. Wet n wild has hosted millions of tourist since its opening in 1977. George Millay, the creator of Sea World is the founder of Wet n Wild water park which is considered as the first major Water Park in the United States.
Disney World is the prime attraction of Orlando, Florida. The four theme parks of Walt Disney World Resort such as Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, the Universal Studios, and MGM Studios are the theme parks that one should not miss. Apart from these theme parks there are other amusing parks that lure the visitors enormously. Internet is the best place where you can start searching Disney World Tickets. Finally, you will come up with various options along Florida travel packages.
Discount Disneyland Vacation Packages
It seems like you have decided on a vacation spot for you and your family. Disneyland it is. You will find that after searching on the Internet that many times the Discount Disneyland Vacation Packages are the best deal.
You can probably get the best value with a vacation package. You will find that many of these packages can be booked through the Internet at Disneyland.com. Some people, however, find this method to be clunky and confusing. You must also take your time and dig around on the various sites to see what restrictions and cancellation fees are, etc.
Discount Disneyland Vacation Packages
It seems like you have decided on a vacation spot for you and your family. Disneyland it is. You will find that after searching on the Internet that many times the discount Disneyland vacation packages are the best deal.
You can probably get the best value with a vacation package. You will find that many of these packages can be booked through the Internet. Some people, however, find this method to be clunky and confusing. You must also take your time and dig around on the various sites to see what restrictions and cancellation fees are, etc.
If you plan to spend your money on one of the many Discount Disneyland Vacation Packages, then it would be strongly recommended that you use a travel agent who is specializing in Disney travel. It certainly doesn't cost you anything and you will be able to sit back, relax, and let someone else shoulder the burden of finding a Disneyland vacation package that will suit your needs.
"5 Nights for the Price of 3"
If you plan to stay at one of the resorts from April 1 through September 26, 2009, you will get 2 extra nights at the hotel and 2 extra days of admission to the Theme Park free when you buy 3-nights or longer of a Resort vacation package.
You will get the following with each package:
• 5 nights of accommodations
• A souvenir ticket of a 5-day Resort Park Hopper at California Dreams
• Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness – You will be able to enjoy lots of fun and games with Mickey Mouse and his friends an hour before Toontown is open to the public
• You will also get a fun card to Downtown Disney District – This will add a boatload of fun to your dining, shopping and entertainment experiences that has special offers (one per person)
• Sometimes you will get preferred seating – This will be available at select attractions when you visit California Adventure
You will have to make reservations by August 11, 2009. When you make the purchase of not only a 3-night package with a 3-day Park Hopper, you will get two consecutive free nights at a participating hotel. You will also get 2 free days for touring and having loads of fun.
The souvenir tickets for the Resort Park Hopper will expire thirteen days after you use them on the first day or October 13, 2009, whichever comes first. Each day that you use the ticket will constitute one full day of use. You must not sell the tickets or transfer them for commercial purposes. Offers for Discount Disneyland Vacation Packages are subject to availability and to blockout dates; advanced registration is required. This package is not valid with any other promotion or discount. This offer is subject to restrictions as well as change without notice.
This is really a deal that can't be beat! Your whole family will regard you as a hero when they find out you are taking them to Disneyland. Happy vacationing!
10 Tips for Saving on Your Disney Vacation – How to Find an Affordable Disney World Rental and Much More
For many families, visiting Disney World is the ultimate vacation. However, many people assume that they can't afford to go, unaware of the fact that there are a number of ways to have a Disney vacation without breaking bank.
It is possible to save significantly on your Disney vacation without sacrificing your family's enjoyment if you start preparing for your trip early on. Follow these tips to find the best deals and save money throughout your vacation.
- Check online and with travel agencies to find out if they have all-inclusive Disney vacation packages. It is possible to save more money if you get a package that includes airfare, a rental car, accommodations, and tickets to the theme park.
- Don't buy merchandise in the theme park because it is more expensive. Factory outlet stores in the area sell the same merchandise for a fraction of what it costs at the park.
- If you are planning to have meals at the theme park, make it lunch instead of dinner. Prices for lunch at the restaurants in the theme park are a lot lower than prices for dinner.
- Take advantage of the free activities available in the theme park. For example, you can go window shopping in Downtown Disney or hike through the Disney Wilderness Preserve. The boardwalk is also a nice area to take a stroll with your family.
- Schedule your vacation during the off season. Avoid vacationing during times like spring break and holiday weekends because airfares and hotel rates are much higher.
- If you want to take your family out to a nice feast at a restaurant without spending a fortune, take them to one of the many all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants just outside of the theme park. Some options in the area include Sizzler, Bill Wong's Famous Buffet, and Golden Corral.
- If you want to save on accommodations, don't stay in the theme park. You can find a beautiful and affordable Disney world rental to stay in online. Find a website that allows you to book online or over the phone instantly so you don't have to deal with the hassle of calling the owner directly or sending payments by mail.
- Visiting the theme park with children? Be sure to bring along some juice boxes and snacks in case they get hungry throughout the day. It is very expensive to purchase food in the theme park.
- Bring your own water bottles with you to the theme park and fill them up throughout the day at the water fountains there. The cost of buying water bottles can add up fast!
- Make sure to stay in a hotel or Disney world rental that has a kitchen so you can save on food costs. It is a lot more affordable to cook your own food and it is more relaxing to dine in your own quiet, private rental than in a crowded, busy restaurant.
Follow these money-saving ideas if you want to have a vacation that is enjoyable yet economical. Contrary to popular belief, a Disney vacation doesn't have to cost you a fortune in order to provide fun for the whole family!
Disneyland Package Deals
Disneyland package deals make traveling simple. Many times Disneyland package deals are actually a good value for the money -- particularly the specially-priced seasonal package offers. When planning your Disneyland package deal, make your travel and hotel reservations as far in advance as possible. There are many Disneyland package deals available whether online or through your tour agency but finding a cheap Disneyland package deal will need more research. There are a number of exciting Disneyland package deals to choose from, and while choosing the package of your choice, keep in mind the cost of each Disneyland package deal, your itinerary, and so on.
Packages
Packages usually save you money but check prices separately so you know: If youre saving, and If it may make sense to purchase separately. In addition to overall savings, packages may also offer things like 1 or 2 free nights at your hotel, gift cards, early entry to the park, free character breakfasts, autograph books, or other souvenirs. See the discounts that are listed for packages that include tickets, airfare, hotels, and special bonuses. Disneyland packages can be customized to fit your plans and budget.
Hotels
By negotiating special rates with hotels, attractions, and other travel partners, you get the best vacation possible at the lowest price possible. Many hotels include daily continental breakfast and complimentary transportation to the theme parks and many hotels are located on the tourist areas, close to where all the fun is. Besides the convenience, you'll find them to be competitive and to include amenities that will enhance your stay. If hotels aren't your cup of tea, then renting a home for a Disney Vacation can easily be worth the money.
Online
Check with your local travel agent and also be sure to check with online travel agents, as well as with Disney direct as they too offer packages. Also, you really have to dig around online to find out the restrictions and cancellation fees, etc. Once you've selected the vacation package that's right for you, you can Book or Price Your Disneyland® Vacation Online with the assistance of an Authorized Disney Travel Planner.
Services
If you yourself are not familiar with Disneyland and would prefer to contact someone with more knowledge, you can also avail of the services of Disney specialist agencies. Attractions, entertainment and services may vary and are subject to change without notice.
Attractions
With Disneyland® Park and Disney's California Adventure® Park full of attractions and excitement and the Downtown Disney® District for even more shopping and dining opportunities you'll have hours of family fun at this #1 vacation destination. Get your children involved in planning your Disneyland vacation package by giving them a part in the vacation planning such as choosing which attractions they would like to see and in what order they would like to see them. For example, at the Disneyland® Resort, a Disneyland ticket will allow to choose from 85 thrilling attractions, three eye popping parades and 21 spectacular shows.
Super Exciting World Travel Experiences
If you are thinking about taking a trip in the near future, there are many areas that you should consider. There are places in North America with lots of history and sights, but there are so many other places abroad that can be much more interesting and historically significant. There are many places in the world that you may never think of to travel on your vacation, but they may be just the relaxing getaway you have been in search of. We have put together some ideas for world travel to help you decide where you want to travel on your next vacation.
If you like the beach scene, there are many beaches to sample here in the states. Cities such as Miami, Dayton, Jacksonville, Malibu, and many cities in Hawaii offer great beaches for sunning and swimming. If you prefer leaving the country, you could always try South America. Rio de Janeiro has very nice beaches, however, the bathing suits are somewhat skimpy if existent at all. The Bahamas and other Caribbean Islands have wonderful beaches that beckon American tourists on a daily basis. Their beaches promise us palm trees and sandy shores as well as warm breezes and days of laziness and relaxation.
If you are a history buff, you may find that Pompeii is the place that tops your desired list of foreign locales. This location in Italy is the site of the great eruption of Mt Vesuvius some 2000 years ago. The city was completely destroyed, yet perfectly preserved by the lava that filled the city streets in an instant after the eruption. Seeing the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum (also destroyed in the same manner) is like stepping back in time to a place that time forgot. The history that lies there is more than we as Americans can ever experience in our home country. Also, while in Italy, you would have to stop by Rome and see the rich history of the Roman civilization and the emperors that once ruled the known world.
If you live for adventure, then and African Safari is probably tops on your list of things to do before you die. An African safari offers excitement and adventure, especially for those of us used to only seeing those types of animals on television. There are tour groups to take you on the safari and explain the animals and surroundings to the group. On a safari, you can see such animals as lions, elephants, monkeys and zebra in their natural habitat. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are just a few of the places that offer an authentic African Safari.
If you are more into winter sports such as snow skiing, then a trip to the mountains of Europe may be right up your alley. The advancement in safety over the last several years have made snow skiing safer and more enjoyable for professionals and novices alike. Downhill skiing may seem too advanced for some, and if so, cross country skiing may be more the thing for you. There are resorts and parks all over the world that offer trails for cross country skiers of all ages.
With all of these ideas for world travel, you are sure to find something to tempt your thoughts for your next vacation.
Vacation Incentives- Giveaway Travel Certificates And Earn Money Now
Everybody likes to travel. Everyone dreams of their ideal vacation and grand times. And simply, no other enterprise can be that rewarding as travel business opportunities. Every businessman is in a continuous search for the perfect and most profitable type of business he or she must engage into. And one recommendation would be putting up a travel agency. Prior the present economic turmoil, people are indulging into travel and vacation that they would be more than willing to let go of their money for vacation rather than spending on stuffs. Vacation is always fun- filled and uplifting at that. There's no other fulfilling feeling than having a memorable vacation with your family and loved ones. However, while the world is experiencing economic downfall, travel agencies must look for suitable ways to speed up their sales despite the crunch. Unlike other business enterprises, travel companies can more likely survive the economic mishap. They can as well increase their sales significantly by initiating or promoting vacation incentives for travelers. But do vacation incentives really work?
Vacation incentives are the most suitable solution if a businessman is being sandwiched into an unconditioned financial business status. The best way to attract customers is through likable vacation incentives. Most travel companies compete with this kind of strategy to magnet more and more consumers. Though people may not indulge into spending nowadays, you are assured that they would most likely want to spend in more important things. And one of these important and unconditional things is traveling. According to a recent survey, it showed that despite the economic crisis, a large percentage of respondents still are willing to spend for vacation. And that is nice news for travel business owners. But in regulation to overhead expenses, people would just go for cheaper alternatives on traveling. They would rather look for cheaper and more affordable packages. And sometimes those affordable packages may not be meeting their budgets and they tend to back- out.
To prevent them from stepping back, vacation incentives are used for encouraging them to avail one. One use of vacation incentives is to offer them free services included in a travel package and the like. You, as the businessman may also offer free trial offers in line with the vacation incentive. But in your part, weigh the options. You can send your customers on free travel but not in first- class destinations. You might know some affordable places where you can send your consumers. And if they liked it, their probability of coming back is positive.
These companies are not just merely for travel certificates alone. They can also offer benefits for exclusive members. Vacation incentives might be the savior of your business. Travel companies extract ways on how to effectively outlay plans on travel incentives. Apart from giving free trial periods, they would also include gift incentives in travel packages such as a voucher to play golf or pamper yourself in a spa. Members get the most out of these incentives. More and more people are being recruited to apply for memebership through referrals and effective advertisement of the company as well.
What Is A Vacation Package And How Does It Save Me Money?
When searching for a vacation or even a short time get away, there's lots of talk about "Vacation Packages." These vacation packages are available for almost any popular destination including Florida, Disney and other Entertainment type resorts, cities like Las Vegas, shipboard Caribbean Cruising, Hawaii, and even Europe. Still, what exactly is a vacation package.
There are many types of travel packages available with some handling all the details down to meals and tips. Trip packages can be either basic or comprehensive depending on the offering. Let's look at the most basic packaging with the understanding that some provide a much more comprehensive offer.
Most trip packages include 3 basic items. Travel or airfare to and from the destination, transportation while visiting and the hotel. Just these 3 items however have a wide variety of options that may be offered. Some packaged vacations have transportation to and from the hotel via bus with hotel transportation provided around town. Others simply offer a discounted rental car. The value in these types of vacations is in the convenience, the extras that may be offered, and the pricing.
Pricing of a package is based on time of year and the ability of the travel agency or travel group to obtain discounts. These discounts are offered to increase visitors to the destination. So a hotel, in a slow season may offer discounts of 30-50% or more depending on the days visiting. This is then coupled with a discounted airfare obtained through a consolidator. A consolidator is simply a company that commits to buying a certain number of seats on commercial flights. Due to the bulk purchase, they're able to lower the cost per seat.
The convenience factor shouldn't be ignored however. A vacation package allows you to spend your time planning your vacation instead of trying to find the best price on airline tickets and then the hotel and then the transportation details. A quick look through the package offerings and the major details of your vacation can be completed.
Lastly, travel packages often have a number of discounts or perks included. A Las Vegas hotel may offer a free dinner at their top restaurant. Entertainment destinations may offer souvenirs or extended times to visit. Many all inclusive packages may also offer information and discounts on popular attractions around town when you visit. Cruise ships may offer a welcome picture or other momento.
All in all, a travel package can be a good deal. The savings and convenience factors allow you to spend your time planning to enjoy a vacation instead of worrying about the travel details. Vacation packages can be a great way to save money.
Have you Heard About Discount Vacation Packages?
Anyone who thinks the days of getting something for nothing are over probably hasn't yet taken advantage of discount vacation packages. Besides getting great deals on airfare, resorts, hotels, cruises, amusement tickets, attractions and more, you'll find that many discount vacation packages sweeten the deal even more by including freebies.
Lots of free stuff!
What sort of freebies? Well, definitely not the kind you get from fast food restaurants, that's for sure. The freebies being offered along with today's discount vacation packages are items of real value. Free dinner tickets, free tickets to water parks, free amusement tickets to big-name places like bush gardens, and even free overnight stays at top-rated hotels and resorts in popular travel destinations are not unheard of.
If you know anything about the types of freebies listed above you know they can amount to a huge savings. If you're unsure, go online and take a look at the regular admission price to bush gardens or any amusement park, golf course, or water parks in the area where you plan to travel. At the low end, tickets go for $30 and from there go up as high as $70 or more.
Savings galore!
Now consider what you'd pay to stay at top-rated hotels and resorts and the savings jump well over $100 – per night! And it's rare to find regular-priced dinner tickets to those places that include entertainment along with a 4-course dinner for anything less than $50. But when they're free, you pay nothing. Incredibly, as valuable as these items are, they're the types of freebies being offered in conjunction with today's discount vacation packages.
If you've taken time off from travel because you're too busy, because you're trying to save fuel, or because you think vacation packages are unaffordable, you have no idea the fun times you and your travel companions are missing out on. If you're tired of saying no to vacation travel or if you need a quick escape to someplace relaxing where golfing, biking, fishing, sightseeing and all sorts of other leisurely activities are the norm, it's time to check out the vacation packages – discount and otherwise – being offered to destinations all over the world.
Discount Vacation Packages are easy to find
The best part of all is that you don't have go to further than your computer to find discount hotels, resorts, travel, amusement tickets, airfare and entire vacation packages. If you have a destination in mind, start searching for discount vacation packages to that area. If you know you're in the mood for some serious golfing, search for golf discount vacation packages and choose the destination offering the best deal.
But if you've no idea where you want to travel or you don't know whether you want to go biking, fishing or splashing at water parks, don't worry. With a bit of creative cyberspace searching you're practically guaranteed to find one or more vacation travel packages to suit your every need.
What's New at Disney World for 2008
An incredible array of new attractions, live entertainment and special events is on tap at Walt Disney World Resort during the upcoming year as Disney extends its Year of a Million Dream celebration throughout 2008. As part of the 2008 Year of a Million Dreams celebration, Disney will also award more than one million more dreams through the Disney Dreams Giveaway.
As an encore to the successful 2007 Year of a Million Dreams, Disney promises that the 2008 Year of a Million Dreams will boast "more dreams," "even bigger dreams, "more dreams money can't buy" and "more dreams that only Disney can make true." For example, the 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway will include such "over-the-top experiences" as a New Year's Eve night stay inside Cinderella Castle Suite at Disney's Magic Kingdom, a star-studded trip to the "High School Musical 3" film premiere, a flight in a a hot air balloon high above a Disney World theme park and a private day at Disney's tropical island paradise, Castaway Cay.
During the 2008 Year of a Million Dreams, Disney will also award hundreds of thousands of other dreams in various shapes and sizes such as Dream FASTPASS badges, special viewing for Disney parades, Disney shopping sprees, gourmet Disney dining packages, special Dream Mouse Ears, Dream pin sets and additional hours (known as Dream Times) for chosen guests to enjoy a Disney theme park.
In addition to the 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway, Walt Disney World Resort will add the following new attractions and live entertainment:
Toy Story Mania!
The newest attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios), Toy Story Mania! will make its debut during the summer of 2008. Inspired by the classic Disney-Pixar animated film, Toy Story, Toy Story Mania! features state-of-the-art, 3-D technology to create an interactive ride-through video game. Using spring-action "shooters," guests score points by launching darts at balloons, throwing eggs at barnyard targets and tossing rings at aliens.
Block Party Bash
Disney's Hollywood Studios will also introduce an all-new Disney"Pixar-inspired parade, Block Party Bash, which will allow guests to dance along with their favorite characters from such hit Disney animated films as Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille and Monsters, Inc.
High School Musical 2: School's Out!
Catch "Wildcat fever" as the High School Musical 2: School's Out interactive show makes its debut at Walt Disney World Resort with a high-energy cast that sings and dances to hit tunes from the incredibly successful Disney Channel original film, "High School Musical 2: School's Out!" This lively show will be presented multiple times daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Jedi Training Academy
Learn the "Ways of the Force" at Jedi Training Academy, an intergalactic entertainment experience where young Jedi students can learn lightsaber moves from a Jedi Master before facing off in the ultimate test against the evil Darth Vader from the Star Wars films. Jedi Training Academy will take place several times daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Play House Disney-Live on Stage!
The revamped Play House Disney show at Disney's Hollywood Studios will come alive with a whole new group of characters from popular Disney Channel programs such as "Little Einsteins," "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Handy Manny" and much more.
Pirates of the Caribbean Skill Tests
Captain Jack Sparrow, the star of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean films, and his band of buccaneers lead a series of pirate "skill tests" to find honorary crew members at Disney's Magic Kingdom.
Woody's Cowboy Camp!
A "rootin' tootin' good time" for all ages, Woody's Cowboy Camp! features favorite characters from the Disney-Pixar film, Toy Story 2, such as Woody, Jessie and Bullseye. Test your skills on an Old West obstacle course, as well as sing and dance with all of the cowpokes at Woody's Cowboy Camp!
Magical Main Street, U.S.A. Parade
Parade down Main Street, U.S.A. in Disney's Magic Kingdom alongside your favorite Disney characters in this star-studded interactive parade! The Magical Main Street, U.S.A. Parade will feature colorful parade floats, a marching band and old-time fire truck.
"With the extension of the Year of a Million Dreams celebration into 2008 and all of the great new attractions and live shows planned at Disney World for the upcoming year, it's essential that you plan ahead to get the most out of your Disney World vacation getaway," said Kyle Collins, Director of Interactive Marketing at HotelsCorp.com. "By booking your Disney World vacation online today, you will enjoy incredible savings on Disney hotels, theme park tickets and vacation packages."
Disney Vacations: Plan it the Right Way
A vacation to Walt Disney appeals not only to children but adults as well. It can become a memorable experience for everyone since there is always something for everyone and this is probably the biggest reason for its popularity as well as why the families continue to visit there even after being there several times over the years. It is essential not only to reduce the resulting financial burden but also to ensure that you get the most out of the time there while on Disney vacations. You have to consider doing a plan well in advance if you are seriously thinking of Walt Disney vacation. To help you understand what a Walt Disney vacation is all about you can do a research online. Walt Disney World Vacations are very pricey and it is an important thing to keep in mind. However the prices differ depending on the time of year you want to travel and Disney is busier at certain particular times of the year than others.
You should choose to go to Disneyland or Disney World during the off-season and this way you can also book a vacation right on Disney's website. Special Disney vacation packages which include airfare and hotels are offered by the other online travel sites. There is always a good deal to be found for a bargain hunter regardless of whether you travel during peak seasons or not since Disney land and Disney world are such hot vacation spots. However it is better to travel during the less busy times whenever possible.
The feeling of Disney vacations always remains unique every time even though you have visited there a number of times. You can also keep a lookout for Disney anniversary specials and with just a little planning you can enjoy great saving deals on your next Disney vacation as well.
How to Realize A Discount Disney Vacation
A Disney vacation is at the top of the list for many families with children. Disney vacations are also a great way to enjoy friends. While there will be a great deal of fun for the entire family and friends, a Disney vacation can be rather financially stressful at the same time. Without proper financial planning, a Disney vacation will sink families finances very quickly. To achieved a discounted Disney vacation, one must have a strategy.
There are seven areas to be considered when planning a discount Disney vacation, and each of these areas should be considered individually.
- Time of Year
Choose to go during the least expensive times and avoid the major tourist seasons. If you can avoid those busy times, you will most likely find better deals on travel and accommodations. This, of course, depends very much on your schedule and if you have children. Those with children will have to take the schedule of school terms, etc.
- Traveling
Saving money on getting there is a top priority. Taking a flight is the most convenient and common means of transportation for those living far away. To reduce your expenses and save a little more on traveling expenses, you might want to consider driving to Orlando or Anaheim if at all possible. Packing everything into a rented minivan along with the kids can save you several hundred dollars alone even taking into account high gas prices.
- Accommodations
Around the Disney resort area, your lodging choices are numerous. You can stay on-site at Disney Hotels and still get some pretty good discounts. Or if you wish to stay off-site, there are hotel rooms, villas and timeshares just minutes from the Disney area. Staying off-site may help to cut cost but is time consuming as you will have to travel back and forth from the parks and your hotel. There is also the parking costs which can multiple by the days you intend to spend at Disney theme park.
- Ticketing
Like accommodations, Disney ticketing options are just as numerous. If you want to get the best deal, do not purchase at the front gates. Saving money on admission tickets is one of the keys to get a discount Disney vacation as the costs are multiplied by the number of people in your group. The best money saving strategy is to purchase Disney Park Hopper passes at a discount BEFORE you arrive in Orlando.
- Food
The price, variety, and quality of food at Disney can be overwhelming. Without proper budgeting and planning, the total costs of meals can balloon out of your budget. Plan your budget, and by keeping your budget in mind, you can avoid overspending on meals.
- Scheduling
As this may be your a once in a lifetime experience, you must make the most out of your Disney vacation and investment. Do not try to do or see all things. Plan what you want to see and when to do it. You may wish to consider a discount Disney vacation package that offers a good deal.
- Souvenirs
You may be able to find discounted items in your own town so purchase souvenirs ahead of time because souvenirs can be very expensive inside the park.
A discount Disney vacation is possible if you know your budget and plan well in advance. Start planning now and you will find that your discount Disney vacation can be just as enjoyable and fun!
Find Awesome Travel Specials for the Spring and Summer of 2009
As the recession sets in, commercial enterprise begins the struggle of staying afloat during an economic downtown. The days of profit taking are now in the rear-view mirror as businesses strive to stay economically viable, while the economy works to right itself. Even the most profitable, most stable companies of yesteryear are finding these times tough. We have all heard the struggles of companies such as Ford, Chevrolet and Chrysler, but other known companies such as Disney, Marriott, and United Airlines are working hard to weather this economic storm.
As a consumer, you and I will begin to see special offers thrown at us, in an effort to attract our dollars to these major travel industry providers. To date, one of the more aggressive companies in the travel discount offers has been the Walt Disney corporation. Whether you are seeking to travel to Disney Land in California or Walt Disney World in Florida, you will find a large variety of discount specials designed to attract your vacation dollars to Disney properties.
Disney World Specials
One such special currently being offered by Walt Disney World is a Buy 4 Get 3 For Free special. We originally mentioned this special in December of 2008, and the special was originally slated to end in December, but now in February of 2009, that special is still ongoing. With this package, if you buy four nights at Disney World, you will get three more nights for free. That is a wonderful special offer.
If you live near an AirTran Airways hub airport, you can get significant air travel discounts for your seven days at Walt Disney World Resorts, when you order your air travel with your Disney vacation. AirTran serves has routes into and out of airports mostly on the East Coast, but also in the Midwest and Plain states, as well as a few western airports. Visit the AirTran website to learn more specific information about the routes that they serve.
If you are planning for a Spring Break getaway, select Walt Disney Resorts are also offering a $74 per night special.
Now, my kids are too young for those dream Disney vacation deals, so I have to look elsewhere for my travel specials. My kids love visiting zoos and animal parks, so that is what we usually do on vacation.
San Diego Zoo Specials
To find the kinds of travel deals I look for, visit any of the zoo websites and you could be very impressed by the travel specials that they offer. For example, the San Diego Zoo is offering wonderful family travel packages. You can get three days and two nights for a family of four, complete with hotel rooms and zoo tickets, for only $144. This package is regularly priced at $534.
For the San Diego Wild Animal Park Safari, you can get the same three days and two nights in a hotel with tickets to the Safari, for only $164. This package also normally retails for $534.
Given that the San Diego Zoo is offering their packages for two-thirds off the regular rate, it is clear that the Zoo is willing to throw away a lot of profits, just to keep the cash registers ringing.
Don't Be Afraid To Shop Around
Many of the travel destinations that you and I would like to visit, have an online presence in the form of a website dedicated to share information about a given destination.
If you have a travel destination that you would like to visit this summer, don't be shy about seeing if they have a website. If you do, you might just find that the destination is offering some pretty handsome travel deals this spring and summer.
Author's note: This article was originally published at http://www.shoppingtraveldeals.com/blog/2009/02/23/spring-2009-travel-specials/
Cheap Disney Vacation Packages
Its that time of year, and once again families are planning their vacations. Popular on the list of places kids and adults both want to go is Disneyland and Disney World. With the economy being the way that it is, I'm sure that you will want to save as much money as possible if a Disney amusement park is on your list of possible destinations, and that you will be looking to find if there are any Cheap Disney Vacation Packages available to you.
Putting together a cost effective vacation plan requires good negotiating skill. Travel agencies are experience an all time decline in sales, and they are being very competitive to earn your business. You should visit more than one travel agency, and possibly as many as three. After you have received a variety of options and prices from the different agencies, call back the two most expensive and tell them about the lower price you received. They will scramble to get you a lower price. Yes, like cars there is markup in vacation packages. One thing you should never do is lie about the other prices you have been given. IF a price seems to be too off base by the travel agent, he or she will suspect you are lying and they will not be willing to negotiate further.
Once you have decided on which travel agent to use, ask him for an itemized sheet that prices everything from tickets to hotel rooms. If you see anything on the list that you don't need, ask them to take it off. This way you can make a cheap Disney vacation package even cheaper!
You should visit the travel agencies well in advance of making the trip. During the times when business is slow you will be able to get a better deal. Also, if something unexpected happens which causes you to cancel the trip, you will have a better chance of getting a refund. You should always ask about the refund policy before purchasing a Disney Vacation Package.
You should also go to the Disneyland and Disney World websites and check out what direct packages they have available. This will help you in your negotiations with the travel agencies, and it will also give you an idea on what a Disney vacation should cost you. Buying the package directly from Disney may be cheaper in some cases, but it might not always be the case because travel agencies often have deals with different hotels than the ones that Disney uses in their package.
So in closing you should remember that finding a cheap Disney vacation package takes a little research as well as a little negotiating skill. Don't feel bad or embarrassed by asking for a lower price, travel agents expect you to do this, and they will not be offended by it. It is also okay to shop around for the best price overall. Money is hard earned, and you should keep a hold of as much it as possible. Once you have the price that you want, enjoy your Disney vacation!
Cheap Disney World Vacation Packages
Going to Disneyland is the greatest dream every child or even an adult could ever wish for. Disneyland is one of the coolest vacation destinations and is the most famous theme park around the world.
If you are a traveler then finding for cheap Disney World vacation packages is definitely your main goal in searching for ways in going to that world-renowned park at a cheaper rate.
Fortunately, a lot of travel agencies have provided different packages exclusively for those who want to feel the Disneyland experience. However, cost effective fees and packages going to Disneyland entails extensive research.
Also, you need to identify how much you are willing to spend; this means stretching your financial budget for the whole trip. Being in Disneyland would really require you to spent a great deal of money.
One way of doing this is through proper analysis of the total cost of cheap Disney vacation packages. This mainly comprise of food allowances, lodging and a pocket money for shopping souvenirs and other unexpected expenses.
Another good way to find cheap Disney world package deals is to go online. Many online travel sites will often have promotions from time and time and some of the Disney vacation packages are actually a lot cheaper than what you can bargain for in travel agencies.
Formulating a good plan prior to your trip is necessary. This means figuring out which attractions you want to visit before your trip and determine the cost as well. Most online travel sites provides an overview of the various attractions and the entrance fees.
Going off-season is a lot cheaper and economical compared to peak seasons. Therefore, I highly recommend going during off season peaks if possible
Most importantly, looking for cheap Disney vacation packages need not be strenuous for this is the best time to relax and enjoy a once in a lifetime experience.
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