The Magic of Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort!

All guests at any Walt Disney Resort receive the following:

* Complimentary Magical Express airport transportation and bag pick-up

* Complimentary Disney transportation on-property including all boats, trams, monorails, and busses (no rental car needed)

* Complimentary parking at all parks with your own vehicle ($15 per day value)

* Extra Magic Hours at the parks (morning or evening park hours open only for WDW resort guests)

* Fastpass+ advance attraction scheduling

* Pool games, resort activities, nightly movies under the stars

* Complimentary package delivery to your Disney resort room

* Complimentary resort wheelchairs (first come first serve basis)

* Entrance into the parks on high capacity days (Once full capacity is reached, even resort guests are turned away.) 

Ask Katherine for more details and assistance with any of the included perks of staying at a Walt Disney World Resort.

What Katherine, an authorized Disney Vacation Planner, adds to your vacation:

* The “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” designation is granted by Disney to agencies that demonstrate an ongoing focus and commitment to planning customized, magical trips to the Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line®, and other Disney vacation destinations worldwide.

* Every Authorized Disney Vacation Planner is a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge, an in-depth comprehensive course that allows agents to develop their expertise regarding the Disney destinations.

* Even after you book your vacation, Katherine continuously reviews promotional offers and discounts to ensure that you get the best deal!

* Katherine makes all of your reservations from beginning to end: hotel, ground transfers, theme park tickets, dining reservations, dinner shows, special requests, and more.

* After your initial deposit, payments as low as $20 may be made as you wish with Imagination Vacations' Magical Payment Plan. Balance in full is due 45 days prior to travel for Walt Disney World & Disneyland Resort vacations; payment deadlines for other destinations vary.

* Katherine takes all of the stress out of planning, so you can have fun without worrying about the details.

*  Katherine personalizes a daily itinerary according to your family’s needs: theme park hours, parade & show times, dining reservations, etc.

* Are you an experienced Disney traveler? No worries! Katherine can help with as much or as little as you need! Also, she can assist with planning magical vacations to various Disney destinations as well as cruises!

* Katherine is only a phone call, text, or email away - before, during, and after your vacation.

* Katherine is here to make your Disney dreams come true!

*Best of all, Katherine's personalized vacation planning service is INCLUDED FREE when you book a Disney vacation through her!!!

Walt Disney World Resorts:

Value Resorts:

All-Star Movies

All-Star Sports

All-Star Music

Pop Century

The Art of Animation with Family Suites

Moderate Resorts:

Port Orleans French Quarter

Port Orleans Riverside with Royal Guest/Princess Rooms

Caribbean Beach with Pirate Rooms

Coronado Springs

The Cabins at Ft. Wilderness

Deluxe Resorts and Villas:

Grand Floridian Resort and Spa with Villas

Polynesian Resort with Villas coming soon

Contemporary Resort with Bay Lake Towers Villas

Wilderness Lodge with Villas

Animal Kingdom Lodge with Jambo House or Kidani Village Villas

Boardwalk Resort with Villas

Beach Club Resort with Villas

Yacht Club Resort

Old Key West Resort Villas

Saratoga Springs Resort Villas and Trees houses

by Jeanie Gallo-Ciscon

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Spring 2014 EPCOT Flower Power Concert List: FREE WITH EPCOT ADMISSION!

The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival starts soon! The dates are March 5- May 18, 2014.  The Flower Power Concert Series is just one of the many great festival activities included with Epcot park admission during this time.  Below is a list of the scheduled performers for this year's festival. Book a trip for the dates of your favorites!!

2014 Flower Power Concert Performers INCLUDED WITH EPCOT ADMISSION:

The Guess Who March 7-9

"American Woman"

Gary Lewis and the Playboys March 14-16

"The Diamond Ring"

The Orchestra starring former members of ELO March 21-23

"Don't Bring Me Down"

The Lovin’ Spoonful March 28-30

"Summer in the City"

Paul Revere & The Raiders April 4-6

"Indian Reservation"

The Village People April 11-13

"YMCA"

The Grass Roots April 18-20

"Midnight Confessions"

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone April 26-28

"Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter"

Starship starring Mickey Thomas May 2-4

"We Built This City"

Chubby Checker and the Wildcats May 9-11

"The Twist"

Alan Parsons Live Project May 16-18

"Eye in the Sky"

Concerts are located at the American Gardens Theater. 

Shows are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Showtimes each evening are 5:30, 6:45, and 8:00 PM.

Fun Facts:

*Gary Lewis is the son of comedian/actor Jerry Lewis.

*Gary Lewis and The Playboys were regular performers at Disneyland when they first started.

*During their early career, ELO was billed as "The English guys with the big fiddles".

*The Village People have sold nearly 100 million records worldwide.

*The Grass Roots' original name was spelled as one word Grassroots.

*Chubby Checker was born Ernest Evans.

*Source:Wikipedia

by Jeanie Gallo-Ciscon

You can follow Jeanie on Twitter @JeanieBlue114 or Facebook Page The Princess Papers.

Adventures By Disney: Special Family Trips

Adventures By Disney has announced special departures for this summer, especially for multi-generational groups! Travel with your family to Ireland, Italy, or England & France through Disney's unique tour experiences!

London

Read on to find out more!

Viva Italia

This 9-day, 8-night trip to Italy departs July 18, 2013 and includes:

• 3 days in Rome, including a city tour and visit to the Vatican City
• a day in the charming village of Orvieto, Umbria
• a day in Tuscany, including a pasta-making class
• a day in Florence
• 2 days in Venice, including a gondola tour and Carnevale mask-making

Rome

Cities of Knights and Lights

This 8-day, 7-night vacation to England and France departs July 22, 2013 and includes:

• 4 days in London, including a double-decker bus tour, and visits to London landmarks, Stonehenge, and Windsor Castle
• Eurostar train ride to Paris
• 4 days in Paris, including visits to Paris landmarks and the Castle of Versailles

Paris

The Emerald Isle

This 8-day, 7-night vacation to Ireland departs August 13, 2013 and includes:

• 2 days in Dublin, including a city tour and a visit to the Guinness Storehouse
• a day exploring the Rock of Cashel, the seat of medieval kings
• 2 days in Killarney, including a ghost walk and visit to Blarney Castle
• 3 days in Dromoland (staying in Dromoland Castle!), including a birds of prey demonstration, medieval banquet, and visit to the Cliffs of Moher

Ireland

Special Inclusions

The multi-generational departures include all of the services that make Adventures By Disney trips special! Plus, there are some additional offerings:

• A professional photographer will be along for the entire tour to capture those special family moments, which you will then be able to compile into a digital portfolio of images.
• A balanced itinerary so that all generations can enjoy the trip!

Conclusion

If you have ever thought of taking a European tour with the extended family, here is your chance! With only one departure date for each tour, spots will fill up fast! Contact me at katherine@enchantedearstravel.com for more information!

Enter the Giveaway!

Enter my Disney gift card giveaway! The more entries we have, the more chances there are for you to win! I will give away one $25 Disney gift card for every 20 people who enter. If you comment on this post (or any other post on the blog), you can earn 2 entries!

The contest ends on February 28!

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Have a magical day! 

Characters in the Parks: Disney Princesses

When visiting a Disney destination, it is always exciting to meet those Disney characters that you have seen on-screen or in books. The easiest way to meet characters is through character meals, and you can read more about those in my previous blog posts:

Meals with the Fab 5, Meals Fit for a Princess, and Other Character Meals. However, you can also find the characters in the parks, along with others that are not available at meals.

Mulan at the China pavilion in Epcot

Over the years, the royal ranks of Disney princesses have grown, and now they can be found at every Walt Disney World theme park. Sometimes it is only a matter of knowing where to look!

Read on to find out more.

Magic Kingdom

The newest Disney princesses can be found at the Magic Kingdom, along with some classic favorite ones. They can be found in several locations, some of them well hidden.

There is a semi-permanent character greeting location for the princesses at Town Square Theater on Main Street. Here you can find several Disney princesses; the specific characters may change, so be careful about telling your little one exactly which princesses will be there. Princesses may include: Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, Snow White, and/or Rapunzel. This is a Fast Pass attraction. This greeting area will eventually be moved to Princess Fairytale Hall in the new Fantasyland.

Rapunzel at Princess Fairytale Hall

The Fairytale Garden is an outdoor theater located on the path to the right around Cinderella Castle, as you are facing the front. This location has been the meet-and-greet area for the newest of the princesses, so it now features Mereda from Brave. While adults hold their little ones' places in line, younger guests are welcome to participate in a variety of activities such as archery lessons and coloring. Then, of course, there is an opportunity to meet Mereda!

Tiana at her Garden Glen in Liberty Square

Various other princesses can often be found in locations that correspond with their characters. Jasmine is often near the Magic Carpets of Aladdin, while Tiana can be found on Liberty Square Bridge. You can also find Ariel in her grotto in the new Fantasyland.

Epcot

Princesses can often be found in the World Showcase in Epcot, in a location pertaining to their character or story. In France, you can often find Aurora and Belle, while Snow White is often in Germany. Jasmine can be found in Morocco and Mulan in China.

Mulan at the China pavilion in Epcot

Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom

Although several princesses can be seen in shows at the Hollywood Studios, you will have more luck at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot if you want to meet the princesses. However, Megara (from

Hercules

) can sometimes be found at the Sorcerer's Hat in Hollywood Studios, while Pocahontas is often found in various locations at Animal Kingdom.

Pocahontas at Rafiki's Planet Watch

General

The most important thing to remember about character greetings is that characters and locations change on a regular basis. Be very careful about guaranteeing a sighting of any specific character. Even in locations such as Town Square Theater, where some character interaction is guaranteed, there may be a change of characters between when you get your Fast Pass or enter the line, and when you actually meet the characters. Don't let this deter you, though; as long as you make no promises, it is always a magical experience!

Be sure to check character greeting times and locations on the Park Times Guide. Even princesses sometimes need a break! This Guide will give you the most accurate information for the day you are visiting. And always keep your eyes open; you never know who may stop by!

If you have a question or have seen a princess in a location not listed, please list it in the comments section!

Enter the Giveaway!

Enter my Disney gift card giveaway! The more entries we have, the more chances there are for you to win! I will give away one $25 Disney gift card for every 20 people who enter. If you comment on this post (or any other post on the blog), you can earn 2 entries!

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Have a magical day!