New Changes Coming to Disneyland

There are some exciting changes coming to The Disneyland Parks this year. 

One of which are changes to some of the Disneyland restaurants. 
The Carnation Cafe, will once again offer indoor seating.  Giving guests more options to enjoy this iconic restaurant. 
The Blue Ribbon Bakery is closing to make room for the new Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. 

The boundaries of Fantasyland will transform into the Fantasy Faire Experience.  Guests will travel through a village square that's surrounded by fairy tale cottages and pavilions.  This area will offer guests the chance to interact with their favorite hero or heroine as their stories come alive. 

Buena Vista Street is opening at Disney's California Adventure.  New shops will offer guests the chance to purchase their favorite Cars merchandise at Oswalds.
 A circus - themed toy store called Big Top Toys will have shelves lined with innovative and interactive toys. 

Of course we can't forget about Cars Land scheduled to open Summer of this year.  One of the major attractions include Radiator Springs Racers located of course in the town of Radiator Springs. 

Experience a psychedelic party and fall into the Rabbit Hole in the Mad T Party.  Live bands, signature foods, and dancing will let guests experience an upside down world. 

If you'd like to plan your vacation and be a part of these new and exciting changes, message me for your free quote!

Disney PIN Codes Released

Disney PIN codes are being released! Everyone gets so excited when that little flyer is delivered by the postal carrier or that e-mail appears in the inbox, but what, exactly, is a Disney PIN and how does it work?

Disney PIN codes are sent out to past guests in the hopes of getting them to book again. These Disney PINs are special offers that will allow guests to save on a Disney vacation. The offers can be anything from Free Dining to a certain percentage off the room rate. These offers can be booked directly through Disney or with your favorite travel agent.

Who Can Use The PIN?

Disney PIN codes are specific to the guest to whom they were sent. Before booking a Disney PIN offer, the agent will have to verify the name of the guest, address and ZIP code. If these do not match, then the PIN is not valid. Disney makes no exceptions to this.

Most Disney PIN codes are valid for up to three rooms. This means that if you’d like to take along friends or family, they can take advantage of the discount, too! The PIN code holder must be the lead guest on one of the three reservations.

I am a past guest, but I didn’t get a Disney PIN. What do I do?

Call Disney or your travel agent! They can check to see if a PIN is available to you. Oftentimes, people either don’t receive or accidentally discard their Disney PIN offer. However, the offer is still in the Disney system and can still be accessed and used.

I checked, but there is no PIN available to me. Why? I am a past guest.

Being a past guest does not guarantee that a Disney PIN will be assigned to you. The PIN codes are not offered to all guests. Don’t take it personally. Disney’s marketing folks offer the PINs based on your past reservations.

If you took advantage of Free Dining before, they may offer it again. If you love to stay at the Polynesian, they may send you the offer for 40% off Deluxe Resorts.

Just because you were not offered the current Disney PIN doesn’t mean you won’t be offered the next one! Keep your eyes open and check back as new codes are released.

Can I use my Disney PIN with other discounts?

You cannot use your Disney PIN with other Disney discounts. Disney allows only one discount per reservation. If you book through Disney, you get one discount. However, travel agents may offer an additional discount on top of the Disney PIN.

This is one of the occasions where booking through an agent can save you more than booking through Disney directly.

I’ve never been to Disney before so I won’t get a Disney PIN. What can I do to save?

Don’t despair! Often, a few months after the PIN is released, Disney releases a similar discount to the general public. Again, here is where a travel agent can help. Your agent will let you know about new Disney discounts as they are released. Many times, the best discounts are not advertised by Disney!

The truth is that there is almost always a Disney discount available whether or not you have a Disney PIN. You just have to know where to look!

Contact me today to save twice with your Disney PIN or to book the guaranteed best deal available to you!

515-720-5220  kimwvacations@gmail.com

January Giveaway

Here is your chance 

 To Win This Authentic Disney Park

Striped Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Purse!

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Making the Most of Your Disney Days

Once your trip is finally planned some of the anxiety wears off, but if you are not a frequent traveler to Walt Disney World,  thinking about how to spend you time can be overwhelming.

You may have questions like;

-Where do I eat?
-What time should I arrive at the parks?
-What time should I leave my resort?
-What are Extra Magic Hours?
-Whats the best time to ride Splash Mountain?

Many of these questions are very common and you are not alone. 

But...don't worry.  I'm here to help.  Itinerary planning is one thing I will provide for you on your vacation.  It's part of my services when you book a vacation package with me. 

I LOVE Disney World.  I've traveled there many times when my kids were different ages as well as alone with my spouse.  The experiences are different every time, but we make the most of our days following some simple plans and just being prepared.

Do we stray from our plan occasionally?  Of course.  We have 3 children.  But overall, by having our plan and where we want to eat, makes our days go much smoother. 

If you are planning a trip, don't worry.  I will give you some itineraries for you to follow. I'll even make your dining reservations.  If you have questions when you arrive?  Please call or email me.  I'll be happy to help you or give you some suggestions. 

It's good to have a plan, but you do need to be flexible as well. 

If I can't answer your questions, I have lots of great resources to find your answer. 

My goal is to make your vacation Magical!

Email me for your free quote and take advantage of some great deals going on now at WDW. 

kimwvacations@gmail.com

Solo Traveling at Walt Disney World?

Sometimes, we have no choice, but we are just forced to head to Walt Disney World on our own.

Bummer huh?

Well NO!  You can have just as much fun on your own taking advantage of these ideas and still have an amazing time with the 1000's of other Disney fans.


Sometimes we have to go for business or even by our own idea, but you can still have a memorable time.

* If you find yourself with some extra time, take a behind the scenes tour.  How about the Wild          Africa Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom.  This 3 hour adventure is a guided safari that takes you through the jungle, over a savanna and up-close encounters with some of the animals.

* You won't have to feel alone while dining at some of the finer restaurants.  Many offer counters to  sit and eat where you can enjoy the company of others.

* You can even enjoy shorter wait times on some of the attractions.  Test Track at EPCOT is one that offers 'single rider' lines that will get you through faster.

* Other opportunities might include horseback riding at Fort Wilderness, parasailing at The Contemporary, and even suiting up for an intense spin in a racecar at the Richard Petty Driving Experience. 

Whatever your reason for traveling solo, you can be sure to still have an amazing experience and you'll be back to your family and friends before you know it.

Let me know if I can help you plan your next trip!

Disney's New Deal

Disney just announced some exciting news if you are considering a trip. 

You can enjoy one more day and night of Disney magic FREE when you buy a 3-night, 3-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Co. room and ticket package at select Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort hotels before Jan. 31, 2012 (for arrivals most nights Feb. 26 – March 10, 2012).
You don't have much time to book and rooms will fill up fast, so it's good to take advantage
of this great offer right away!

Who wouldn't want an extra day of Magic for FREE??  Plus these dates are before Spring Break
so you can enjoy lighter crowds and beautiful weather. 

You could combine this with another Disney offer.  Both, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland will be open for 24 hours on February 29, 2012.  Leapyear day.... or Leapday?

You could go back to the hotel, get a couple hours of rest, and head back in at 2am!  I bet the crowds will be low at that time.  How fun. 

Wouldn't you like to be there? 

Remember, all my planning services are free.  Contact me for a free quote.

kimwvacations@gmail.com