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Friday, July 29, 2011

Disney's Youth Education Series in Disneyland

Duffy and I enjoyed following one of the Youth Education Series at Disneyland on Wednesday.

We followed "Disney's World of Physics:  Energy and Waves".  This series is open to 3rd through 5th graders (ages 8-11).

These educational series are in a intimate group setting, where a Disney facilitator creates unique experiences in the Park and attractions.

For this series, the students gained an understanding on how the energy of light and sound come together.  The student's visited the following attractions to reinforce the learning:

1.     Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
2.     Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters
3.     Captain EO.

Through the interaction and demonstrations of the Disney facilitator and park attractions the students were able to gain and appreciate the visual and audio view into science learned in school and see how it all works.

Although the Park was very busy on this day, we were able to visit all attractions with little or no wait time.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique coming to Disney Fantasy

Hey Duffy, did you know that our favorite Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique located inside the World of Disney is coming to the Disney Fantasy?

Located on Deck 5 (mid-ship), the Boutique will offer makeovers for Boys and Girls.

Young princesses-to-be are greeted by their own Fairy Godmother.   With a variety of royal treatment choices, little girl's can choose between:

Disney Diva
Pop Princess
Fairy Tale Princess.

Just imagine wearing hip hairstyles, shimmering makeup and enchanted nails.  Also available, Princess costumes with crown, wand and shoes.

So, Duffy, your probably asking yourself "What about the boys?".  On pirate night, the boutique transforms into a swashbuckler's hideaway where boys, girls and  growns up can get ready for the pirate life.  You'll even get an official pirate name when you check-in.

Kid's and Parents will be sworn into a sacred pirate oath.

There are two pirate packages to choose from.  The first is "first mate" which includes a bandana, facial scars tattoos, fake teeth, earring, eye patch, sword and sheath.

The second option is "Empress" which includes bandana, shimmering makeup, face gem, tattoos, nail polish, earring, eye patch, sword and sheath.

Monday, July 25, 2011

I Spy a Menehune at Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa



Say Duffy, our trip to Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa will be here before you know it.  I cannot wait to swim with the colorful tropical fish in their Rainbow Reef.  Did you know that there are many surprises hidden under the water in the reef?  I have heard that the Disney Imagineers have designed coral in many shapes, some of them look like a turtle, shark, castle, octopus and EELS

Snorkel gear is available or we can bring our own.

I Spy Charles Lindberg's flight pin (dated 1927) from NY to Paris

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Sneak Peak on the Disney Wonder to Alaska (Part 2)

Disney's Passholder Summer Sale starts Saturday, July 23rd

Okay Duffy, let's remind all of our fellow Annual Passholder's one of the great benefits of being a member.  It's Shop till you drop at the World of Disney stores in Walt Disney World and Disneyland, even D23 members are invited to participate in the savings.

Disneyland hours:                  6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Walt Disney World hours:     6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Sneak Peak items:

75% off select Vinylmation
40% off select Disney Parks Dooney & Bourke styles
50% off select apparel for the entire family
50% off select Ear Hats and headwear
50% off select Disney Parks Edition Games (i.e. Monopoly & Operation)
Door busters as low as $1 (plus tax).

Great time to purchase some early holidays gifts for family and friends.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Accredited Educational Programs in the Disney Parks

Hey Duffy, did you know that class is now in session inside the Disney Parks?

Accredited educational programs are available to Students/Children (ages 8 and above).

Students can learn how to enhance their leadership skills, gain confidence and apply problem solving techniques to everyday situations.

There is even a discounted ticket to the Park(s) when your done with class -- How cool is that?

Classes start as little as $33 per student with the option to add on additional classes and/or admission into theme park(s).

This is a great way for Families to enhance their children's experiences in the park with their classmates or while on a Family Vacation!

Call Diane (877) 688-0581 for additional details on the program and optional hotel accommodations.

Goofy's Sky School is now in session...

Garsh Duffy, it was nice to see Bill Farmer at the Grand Opening of Goofy's Sky School.  Did you know that he has been the voice of Goofy for over 24 years?

Better buckle up Duffy, with Goofy as your pilot, this new ride is going to be a little wacky.  Prepare for some surprising twists and turns on this one!

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Walt Disney World Fantasyland Expansion

Did you know that Fantasyland is undergoing some exciting changes?

1.  Scuttles Scavenger hunt -  An interactive game area, where Scuttle will help you seek and find items for your scavenger hunt.

2.  Enchanted Tales with Belle -  Interactive re-telling of the "tale as old as time" picture yourself in Maurice's workshop where you will meet Belle and Lumiere.

3.  Be our Guest Restaurant - Enjoy your quick-service meal by day and table service by night in an elegant ballroom.  With three separate rooms (Ballroom, Westwing and Eastwing), it's going to be hard to decide which one to enjoy.

4.  Princess Fairytale Hall - Put on your Princess dress and come to the royal court to meet and greet, Aurora, Cinderella and Tiana, coming in 2013

5.  The Seven Dwarf's Mine Train - A roller coaster that not only travels forward, but also each train twists and turns while your riding on the track.  Oh my, Duffy... that sound like a lot of fun coming in 2013.

6.  Under the Sea:  Journey of The Little Mermaid - This ride just debuted in Disneyland this past June 2011.  Take a voyage under the sea in a pastel colored clamshell -- sing to many of your favorite turns during your underwater adventure.  All of your favorite movie characters are there...

Have you been "Pinned" lately?

Call Duffy and I today to learn about your exclusive benefit when you book your next Disney vacation with us.  Current pin offer must be booked before July 13, 2011.

Art of Animation - A new Disney Resort coming soon..

Duffy and I are excited to announce a new resort hotel coming to Walt Disney World starting in May 2012.    Families can stay and live in the story line of either Finding Nemo, Cars, Lion King or the Little Mermaid.

The first resort hotel to open will be Finding Nemo, you'll find a giant statue of Crush welcoming you home.  Later, in July the Cars will open, with the Lion King wing in September and the Little Mermaid wing to debut in December 2012.

There will be three swimming pools (the largest is the Finding Nemo pool) and four play courtyards (one for each film).

Standard and Family suites (up to 6 people) are available (call Pixie Diane to book (877) 688-0581).  The Family suites consist of 2 separate bathrooms, a master bedroom and a living and dining space.