Disney Dream Christening Photos

Some of the WDWTravels, LLC agents went on the Disney Dream Christening Cruise. Here are some photos:

Disney Dream in December Cruise

We are crusin' again this December on the Dream! Join us if you can. Here are the details:

Sunday, December 18 - December 22

Day 1 Port Canaveral, Florida — 3:45 p.m.
Day 2 Nassau 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Day 3 Castaway Cay 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Day 4 At Sea — —
Day 5 Port Canaveral, Florida 7:30 a.m. —

Prices on this cruise are off season rates! Our school is out on December 16th! The ship will be decorated for Christmas.

Ok, I know the next question will be what are the rates:

Prices as of 1-21-2011

• One adult – inside room $1,393.72 to one bedroom concierge suite for $5,168.72


• Two person room: inside room $1,737.44 to one bedroom concierge suite for $5,337.44


• Two adults one child (I priced out age 6): inside room $2,316.16 44 to one bedroom concierge suite for $6,056.16


• Two adults two children (I priced out age...s 6 & 10) Lowest cabin available had a veranda for $3,414.88 to one bedroom concierge suite for $6,774.88


• Two adults and three children (I priced out ages 6, 10 & 12) Deluxe Family with Veranda for $4,333.60to one bedroom concierge suite for $ $7,493.60

You can hold a room free for 5 days and reserve it for a 20% deposit. Final payment is due 45 days before your cruise.

Magic, Memories and You World Premiere

This video is amazing! I can't wait to see this in person!

Largest Expansion in Magic Kingdom Park History Will Nearly Double the Size of Fantasyland

The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom® Park history is underway, a project that will nearly double the size of Fantasyland and deliver a new home for Ariel, new ways to interact with favorite Disney princesses, an exciting new family coaster, a double dose of Dumbo and more.

Scheduled to open in phases beginning in late 2012, the new Fantasyland will immerse your Clients in Disney stories as never before. Among the highlights planned:

•Under the Sea: Journey of The Little Mermaid, a major, all-new attraction during which guests will travel with Ariel and her friends through their exciting adventures above and below the waves – all against a musical backdrop of songs from the classic film.

•The castle of the Beast, standing majestically upon a hill just across an old stone bridge from Ariel’s new home. The Be Our Guest Restaurant will feature a lavish dining experience in the elegant ballroom, gallery, and mysterious “West Wing” of the castle. With seating for 550, this magnificent facility will offer “great food fast” service by day and full table service dining in the evening. Nearby in Belle's Village, guests will find the rousing Gaston's Tavern and Bonjour! Village Gifts.

•Just outside the village is Belle’s cottage and Enchanted Tales with Belle. The adventure begins in Maurice’s workshop, where a magical mirror is the doorway to a captivating new kind of storytelling experience: Guests are transported to the Beast’s library to meet Belle and Lumiere, and share in a lively, interactive, re-telling of the "tale as old as time.”
But that’s just the beginning of what your Clients will discover when the multi-phase project is completed. Here’s more of what’s in store:

•The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will take guests on a rollicking, musical ride into the mine “where a million diamonds shine.” The coaster will feature a first-of-its kind ride system with a train of ride vehicles that swing back and forth, responding to every twist and turn of the track. The journey will be accompanied by music from the classic Disney film and animated figures of Snow White and the Dwarfs.

•In Princess Fairytale Hall, Aurora, Cinderella and other Disney princesses, such as Tiana and Rapunzel, will greet guests in their new home, an elegant royal court on the site where Snow White’s Scary Adventures stands today.

• The sound of the calliope will lead guests to the brand new Storybook Circus and not one but two circling carousels of airborne pachyderms on Dumbo the Flying Elephant! Before taking to the skies on this Fantasyland favorite, guests can experience an array of fun-filled family games and interactive wonders for kids of all ages inside the Big Top.

•Next door in Storybook Circus, the classic Barnstormer gets a bright new look as well, featuring Goofy as The Great Goofini. It’s a twisting, turning roller coaster “flight” high above the circus fun.

Disney Dream™ Christening Event

Disney Cruise Line® is proud to welcome the Disney Dream™ to the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Beginning with a maiden voyage on January 26, the Disney Dream will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas, calling Port Canaveral home.

Accommodating up to 4,000 guests, the 130,000-ton Disney Dream takes Disney’s special brand of family cruising to a whole new level with industry firsts. All of the ship’s new features – combined with Disney quality entertainment, unique dining experiences and age-specific areas for children, teens and adults – create an unforgettable cruise experience for the entire family.

Disney Dream™ Christening Event

Watch the official Disney Dream™ christening event at Port Canaveral, Florida on January 19, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. EST. It's an event you won't want to miss, filled with magic, enchantment and a few surprises along the way—including Honorary Godmother, Academy Award® winning performer, Jennifer Hudson, whose own dreams of stardom began back in 2003 when she was a performer on Disney Wonder®.

Be sure to bookmark and visit us in the morning to watch this spectacular event live! Visit disneycruise.com/dream.

Saint Thomas

On Disney's Eastern Caribbean route, Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea and with the islands of Saint John and Saint Croix, a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States. Located on the island is the territorial capital and port of Charlotte Amalie. As of the 2000 census, the population of Saint Thomas was 51,181 about 47% of the US Virgin Island total. The district has a land area of 31.24 square miles. This tropical paradise averages 72 - 90 degrees F year round.

Since Saint Thomas is US owned, the dollar is the currency and English is the main language. I was also interested to find that some cell phone plans cover this island without roaming charges!

There are endless things to do on Saint Thomas. The sea is very clear and it is easy to view ocean life around the islands. This is the best shopping stop on this route with great deals on diamonds and lace. It is very picturesque walking along the streets and the beaches are incredible.

National Geographic Magazine has named Magens Bay one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world because of its beautiful heart shape and white sandy beach. Magens Bay beach is also St. Thomas most popular beach for locals and tourist. Magens Bay has restaurant, bars, water sports, and equipment rentals.

Cozy, gorgeous, kid-friendly Coki Beach adjoins Coral World Ocean Park and offers hair braiders, a sensational dollar-a-minute massage for mom, dad, or the cranky teen, and opportunities to snorkel, kayak, parasail, and "snuba" (deep-down snorkeling, no experience necessary). Althea of Ocean Front Rentals takes care of cranky parents by offering discounts to families on renting chairs and snorkel gear. She also has lockers and a better-than-nothing bathroom/shower stand if the government-owned version is closed. Topping it off -- frozen drinks will gladly be brought to your chair. Inhale the view and enjoy!

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DizFanatic "Ears On Ears" Podcast

Days of the Week has guest writers on each day of the week to talk about a section of Disney they love. Here's the link: http://www.fromscreentotheme.com/DaysoftheWeek.aspx

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