Monday, September 28, 2009

It's Not Official But It's Here!

Disney is once again offering Buy 4 Nights Get 3 Nights FREE! This has not been officially announced but it is available for most nights beginning Nov. 1st thru March 27th.
This is a great opportunity to try moderate and deluxe resorts if you haven't yet tried them.
For the value resorts, you can buy 5 nights and get 2 nights free.
I took advantage of this promotion last year and stayed at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club, a resort I would never pay full price rates for. But the promotion was a great way for me to try a resort I wanted at a discounted price.
And if you are considering a value resort, check the difference with another night free at the moderate resort. The price difference is small and I would always recommend staying at a moderate instead of a value if the price difference is small.
Moderate resorts have a spa located near the main pool. And that's a great place to soak tired Disney legs! Moderates also have more elaborately themed pools and food courts.
If you're considering a Disney trip in 2010, you will save significantly if you book to travel and take advantage of this promotion.
Just remember that Disney only allows a certain number of rooms at each resort for this promotion so you have to book early!
For more information e-mail me at spohns@libertytravel.com

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Disney Plans to Expand

Can you ever get too much of a good thing? I don't think so and neither does Disney.
According to a recent article in the Orlando Sentinel, Disney is planning to expand and double the size of Fantasyland making it the largest expansion in the theme park's history!
The plans include an expansion of the Dumbo ride, a new Little Mermaid ride, which will take passengers through Ariel's underwater world.
There will be much focus on princesses in the new expansion with areas that will be created specifically for interaction with Disney pricesses and other Disney characters.
A Beast's Castle will be built and include a 3-room themed restaurant.
Disney announced the plans over the weekend during it's D-23 Conference in California. Disney officials would not divulge the cost of the expansion but it will be completed in in two phases, the first of which will be completed in 2012 with the remaining opening in 2013.
To read the full story in the Orlando Sentinel visit: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/orl-bk-new-fantasyland-disney-world-magic-kingdom,0,7274675.story