It's Sail Away Time!
Where do your Disney Dream's take you?

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Diane & Duffy sail the Disney Wonder for the Holidays!

Hello everyone, Duffy and I are very excited to be sailing the beautiful Disney Wonder.  We will return with some "insider" information to share along with our review.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Pixie Diane suggests having a "Hearty breakfast before heading into the Disneyland Parks"


Before heading into the Disneyland Parks, come to Downtown Disney early and enjoy a tasty breakfast at La Brea Bakery Express located right across from the shuttle drop of and outside the main entrance to Disneyland and California Adventure.
We enjoyed the Egg &  Bagel Breakfast entree with orange juice.  The oversized onion bagel was panini grilled offering a little extra crunch and texture.  The warmed and grilled fresh tomato was a nice touch bringing a little moistness to the generous helping of scrambled egg.  This dish was accompanied with a side of freshly fried potatoes cut into square chunks.
We enjoyed the ambience of  being outside in the morning sun and people watching those making their way into the Parks.
We were entertained by local sparrows as they made their way around to search for crumbs.
This was a very relaxing beginning to our day at the Disneyland Parks.
Breakfast served until 11:00 a.m.
Please let us know if I can assist you in your future Disney vacation planning
Pixie Diane

Pixie Diane will ask you: Are 10 Scoops of Ice Cream enough?



We were a large group enjoying lunch at the Whispering  Canyon Cafe.  The Whispering Canyon Cafe is located just to the left as you enter the lobby of Disney's Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World.
After enjoying several Canyon Skillets (all-you-care-to-enjoy) with smoked pork ribs and oven roasted chicken, pork sausage served with will all of the fixin's,(cowboy beans, corn on the cob, creamy coleslaw, mashed potatoes, and fresh baked cornbread).  Our server brought out this huge platter of peach and berry cobbler with 10  scoops of vanilla ice cream on top.
Are 10 scoops of ice cream enough?
You be the judge.

Pixie Diane says "So this is love....Mmmmmmmmm"


Let me make your advanced reservation to Cafe Orleans, located in New Orleans Square and order the Three Cheese Monte Cristo (Mozzarella, swiss and brie). This dish is also available with the traditional ham for those interested in a un-vegan dish. Do not recommend ordering the Pommes Frites with the Monte Crisco as it will be too much of a fried experience. The La Salade de Maison (House salad) would be a nice pairing.
When my Monte Cristo arrived, it was not what I expected. I had envisioned layered cheese on sliced bread, batter dipped and fried to perfection. What I received was a crusty with soft dough of cheesy warm goodness in a log shaped form sliced into four (4) portions that reminded me of a hearty buttermilk donut. This dish is lightly dusted with powdered sugar, so when you bite into the warm and crunchy and cheesy goodness you'll taste the sweetness of sugar at the end.
Thankfully, the berry dipping sauce is less sweet and comes on the side in a small ramekin. Strawberries and red grapes will mostly likely accompany your Cristo which seems innocent enough, but will in essence bring additional sugar content onto your plate in an un-guilty sort of way.
I enjoyed this dish so much, that I woke up the next day wondering when I would return to Cafe Orleans at Disneyland!
For more information about planning your next Disney Destination, please contact Pixie Diane of Pixie Vacations.  http://www.PixieDiane.com

Pixie Diane's Top News: Disneyland's Resort Scholarship Program is now accepting applications

I was wondering Duffy, did you know that the Disneyland resort Scholarship program has awarded more than $300,00 in scholarships since 2006?

They are currently accepting applications for the 2011-2011 year.  The first lucky 200 applicants will receive two (2)  - 1 Day Park Hopper Tickets to the Disneyland Resort!

Some of the Criteria:

Resident of Orange County, California
Currently attending an Orange County public or private high school
Graduating high school senior pursuing higher education
Have volunteered 100 hours or more between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011 to name a few.

Anyone wishing for additional information, contact us.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Military Discounts for Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Hey Duffy, did you know that the Walt Disney Co. offers special Military discounts?

Who is eligible?
Active or Retired members of the U.S. military (National Guard, reservists and the U.S. Coast Guard, and permanently disabled veterans).

Spouses of eligible members are able to participate without the member being present.


What is Discounted?

Significant discounts on multi-day theme park tickets and on resort hotel rooms.

There are some restrictions, below are the blackout dates for Disneyland tickets:

December 24-January 2012
February 17-19, 2012
April 2-14, 2012
July 4, 2012

Not Eligible:
Unaccompanied dependents, prior service members who did not retire, foreign military members, Department of Defense civilians.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Pixie Diane says...it's back Kid's sail FREE to the Mexican Riviera ($50.00 onboard credit)

Just Released today!

Kid's 17 and under sail FREE* when traveling with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom.

Sailings:  January 8- March 4, 2012.

Contact Pixie Diane for additional information and a free courtesy quote.  

$50.00 on board credit offer is available for all sailings in 2012.  


Pixie Diane's Meetings at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Combine business and a one-of-a-kind Hawaiian experience at Aulani (ow-lani).

Aulani is defined at "the place that speaks for the great ones... the ancestors; the place that speaks with deep messages".  What will be your message to your conference attendees?

Consider a pristine oceanside location in O'ahu offering a whole new world of possibilities for meetings and incentive programs.

Resort Facts:

Over 14,545 square feet of indoor conference space
Over 36,695 square feet of outdoor venues

Combined Space:  over 50,000 square feet.

Capacity Ranges:

10-50
5-100
100-500
500-1000

Types of Meeting Space:

Kaiona Ballroom    (4,680 square feet)              
Boardrooms
Outdoor Areas
Pre-function Areas

Total number of guest rooms:  359
Total number of suite  rooms:   16

Island-Inspired Restaurants
Themed pools, relaxing whirlpool areas and water slides
18,000 square foot Laniwai Spa with full-service fitness center
More than a mile of seashore pathways
Adjacent to Ko Olina Golf Club, home to LPGA Fields Open

Magical Group Space on the Disney Dream with Pixie Diane of Pixie Vacations

Pixie Diane of Pixie Vacations is holding group space on the September 20th departure on the beautiful Disney Dream.  This is a 3 Night Bahamian Cruise departing Port Canaveral, visiting Nassau in the Bahamas and Disney's Castaway Cay.

Deposits as low as $25 per person (call for details).  Balance is due July 7, 2012.

For more details and specific pricing for your family and cabin category, contact me today!