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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors on DVD May 24th

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Great Outdoors on DVD May 24th

For the first time with Digital Copy, this Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD is ready for the summer fun and on-the-go adventure! Available on May 24th, Mickey Mouse and his famous pals (Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Goofy and Daisy) join efforts to inspire preschoolers around the country to enjoy the outdoors by camping, fishing and exploring nature in Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment’s latest DVD release, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors.

As a great value for parents and a fun, portable play set for kids, Disney has packaged Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors to include a DVD, a Digital Copy and a Mickey Mote –making this the ultimate Play Set. The Mickey Mote (a child-friendly handheld remote control) provides hours of interactive fun that allows kids to engage with their favorite Mickey Mouse Clubhouse characters while watching Mickey’s Great Outdoors. And the Digital Copy allows parents to download all the episodes onto a secondary device for easy, portable on-the-go access.

Just in time to kick off the summer, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors features four episodes from the “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” TV show plus one all-new, never-before-seen “Mickey’s Fish Story” episode and comes packaged as a special DVD Play Set (DVD + Digital Copy + Mickey Mote) that will retail nationwide for the suggested price of $29.99 U.S. / $35.99 Canada.

MICKEY’S GREAT OUTDOOR EPISODE LIST:

All-New, Never-Before-Seen Bonus Episode:

  • Mickey’s Fish Story – Daisy wants to find a fishy-friend for her goldfish Goldy – and we help her find other goldfish in the Jungle where we’re aided by the mysterious conga drummin’ Jungle-Pete! Boom-boom-bap-boom!

Episodes From “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” TV Show:

  • Mickey’s Camp Out – Today Mickey and his friends are going to earn Clubhouse “Camp Out Badges” by completing two tasks – setting up camp and fishing for Gummy Fish. Everyone’s planning to camp with a “Tent Buddy”, but Donald decides to camp by himself – and he soon learns that camping with friends is much more fun than camping by yourself.
  • Mickey and Minnie’s Jungle Safari – Minnie is determined to snap a photo of the rare Hula Hibiscus that only blooms once a year. So the sensational gang go off on a jungle safari and explore new territory to find this legendary flower.
  • Daisy in the Sky – On Balloon Day, Daisy grabs a large batch of balloons and gets literally carried away along with Minnie and Pluto, who couldn’t hold her down. Mickey, Donald and Goofy kick into high gear to save their friends: they use a Giant Candy Cane (to rescue Pluto), a Party Horn (to warn animals out of the way), a Piggy Bank (to weigh down one side of an elevator so that Mickey can reach the top of the lighthouse), and a Toy Hammer (to fix the Ferris wheel).
  • Daisy’s Grasshopper – Daisy has a new pet grasshopper named Wilbur, but the playful hoppin’ fella hops away – and we help all our Clubhouse friends hop after him and find him before the end of the day. Boing-boing!
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Disney Interactive Studios Will Take Fans to a New Dimension in Upcoming Phineas and Ferb Video Game

Disney Interactive Studios Will Take Fans to a New Dimension in Upcoming Phineas and Ferb Video Game

Disney Interactive Studios today announced that Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension is currently in development for the Wii™ system, Nintendo DS™ family of handheld systems and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems.

Phineas and Ferb” has been the #1 animated TV series among Tweens 9-14 for the past three years and this lively new video game is inspired by the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie inspired by the series.

Fans can play as their favorite characters including Phineas, Ferb and Agent P as they journey through new dimensions filled with action-packed platforming, in a quest to battle the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz. Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension the video game is slated for release in Summer 2011.

“The antics of the characters and the immersive new worlds of the video game extend the experience fans will encounter in Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension.”

“We collaborated closely with Disney Interactive Studios’ video game development team to ensure that the video game captures the humor and style of our movie,” said Dan Povenmire, Emmy Award-winning Creator/Executive Producer, “Phineas and Ferb.” “The antics of the characters and the immersive new worlds of the video game extend the experience fans will encounter in Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension.

Disney Interactive Studios Will Take Fans to a New Dimension in Upcoming Phineas and Ferb Video Game

The PlayStation®3 system and Wii system versions will allow fans to play as up to 10 characters. Players will have the option to work together in two-player cooperative modes while navigating through an old time 1928-style cartoon world, a lawn gnome land and a gelatin world. In a mission to save the world, players will journey through 25 exciting levels while overcoming obstacles. They also can upgrade cool new gadgets including the Carbonator, which fires carbonated orange soda that can melt enemies and Ninja Gloves, which allows players to stick to walls. Along the way, fans will collect cool items and unlock additional playable characters, including a new OWCA special agent created specifically for the video game. The PlayStation® 3 system version will also be the first time a Phineas and Ferb video game features PlayStation®Move motion controller compatible gameplay.

In the DS version of Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension, fans will play as Phineas, Ferb or Agent P. Players will jump, dodge, race and battle through five outrageous worlds featuring more than 30 levels. Players will work to earn gadget upgrades including a baseball launcher and Agent P’s favorite gadget – the grapple gun, while solving environmental puzzles in an effort to save Alternate Danville.

In addition to lending their voices to the Disney Channel Original Movie, several of the actors from the popular TV series will voice the Wii and PlayStation®3 system versions of the game including Vincent Martella as Phineas, Thomas Sangster as Ferb, Alyson Stoner as Isabella and show creators/executive producers Dan Povenmire as Dr. Doofenshmirtz and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh as Major Francis Monogram.

Published by Disney Interactive Studios, Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension will be released in summer 2011 and is expected to be rated E10+ by the ESRB.

About The Disney Channel Original Movie

In Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension, Phineas and Ferb finally discover that their pet platypus, Perry, is a secret agent who battles the forces of evil almost every day. With the help of their friends, the boys team up with Perry on an adventure through a parallel universe where they must ultimately thwart the disastrous plans of an even more evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

Disney Interactive Studios Will Take Fans to a New Dimension in Upcoming Phineas and Ferb Video Game

Disney’s Have a Laugh: Volumes 3 & 4 on DVD 6/14

Disney's Have a Laugh: Volumes 3 & 4 on DVD 6/14

Set sail for the high seas of hilarity when Mickey, Goofy and Donald go a-whaling and wind up going overboard – literally! Bark with laughter as Pluto is dogged by a pesky gopher who’s making mincemeat of Minnie’s garden. Then, have a ball with Goofy as he hits the links and – BLAM! – his “relaxing” game of golf goes outrageously awry.

Fully restored and remastered, these amazing cartoons also feature a new “Re-MICKS” – a mash-up music video of crazy cartoon clips remixed to the hit song, “I Gotta Feeling” from the Black Eyed Peas. It’s a novel approach to uproarious classic comedy that’ll make you laugh out loud. Bursting at the seams with surprises, Have a Laugh – Volume 3 will tickle your funny bone till it hurts!

Disney's Have a Laugh: Volumes 3 & 4 on DVD 6/14

Have an outrageously g’day with Mickey and Pluto when their adventure Down Under goes way over the top, thanks to a wayward boomerang and a humongous ostrich. Kick up your heels with Donald as his fireside hula dance “heats up” hilariously. Then, ride a tide of laughs with Goofy as he tries to catch a wave and – BLAM! – gets clobbered by his surfboard.

Fully restored and re-mastered, these incredible cartoons also feature a new “Re-MICKS” – a mash-up music video of crazy cartoon clips remixed to the hit song “Play My Music” from Camp Rock. It’s a bold, new approach to classic comedy that’ll make your spirits soar. Overflowing with fun and surprises, Have a Laugh – Volume 4 will paste a permanent smile on your face!

U.S. Release Date: June 14, 2011

Disney's Have a Laugh: Volumes 3 & 4 on DVD 6/14

Classic Disney – Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride

Classic Disney - Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Based on the Disney film “The Wind in the Willows,” Mr. Toad began whipping riders around in 1971. Passengers were driven through Mr. Toad’s world on runaway “jalopies” that made sudden turns and seemed to drive full speed into obstacles. Luckily, through Disney magic, the obstacles would move just in the nick of time. The ride closed with seemingly no logical explanation in 1998, amid much protest by Disney fans. It was replaced with The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

Classic Disney - Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

D23 Eat and Greet Event

D23 Eat and Greet Event

What better way to wake up than with coffee, juice and fresh beignets at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney? And for those participating in AIDS Walk OC at Disneyland on May 1, it’s going to be an early morning! To help you rise and shine, the Jazz Kitchen is hosting a pre-Walk breakfast just for D23 Members and their guests.

Guests will be treated to an unlimited buffet of fresh fruit, cereal and the Jazz Kitchen’s signature delicious beignets! Juice and coffee will also be served at the event to be held inside the restaurant’s beautiful New Orleans-inspired courtyard area.

Event Information
DATE
Sunday, May 1, 2011

LOCATION
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney
Anaheim, California

TIME
5:15 — 6:30 a.m.
(Mickey and Friends parking structure opens at 5 a.m.; Walk begins at 7 a.m.)

COST
$14 per person

TICKETS
Required in advance by calling (714) 563-7261 Monday — Friday 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.
(Full refund available with cancelation by April 25th.)

Click here to learn more.

D23 Eat and Greet Event

The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes on DVD 4/26!

The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes on DVD 4/26!

When the forces of evil are so overwhelming that no single hero can save the world… the Avengers assemble! Featuring Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Hulk, fans can now own the first 13 episodes of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! in two must-have, collectible DVD volumes, available April 26 by The Walt Disney Studios.

”the show unleashes enough action to be plenty mighty with boys”
– Variety Magazine

The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes on DVD 4/26!

The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Volume 1 includes episodes 1-7 plus an exclusive look at the evolving characters and storyline of Season 2, and The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Volume 2 includes episodes 8-13 plus another exclusive sneak peek at Season 2 that reveals what makes the Marvel Super Heroes and Villains so unique.
Featuring your favorite animated Super Heroes – Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, and The Hulk – The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! sees planet Earth threatened by Super Villains, time traveling conquerors, alien invaders, mythical beasts and rampaging robots — all bent on the total destruction of humanity. Unfortunately against these impossible odds, no individual hero has the power to save the world and just when all appears to be hopeless, the most skilled champions in the Marvel universe join forces to form the mightiest Super Hero team in history. The Avengers come to the rescue when the fate of the world rests on their shoulders.

“It’s all about the action, and “The Avengers: World’s Mightiest Heroes” delivers”

– ComicBookResources.com

The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! stars the well-known voice talents of Rick D. Wasserman (Planet Hulk, Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, “House M.D.”) as Thor, Brian Bloom (The A Team, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2) as Captain America, Fred Tatasciore (Tron: Evolution, Hulk Vs., “Wolverine and the X-Men”) as The Hulk, Wally Wingert (“The Family Guy,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”) as Ant Man, and Phil Lamarr (“Mad TV,” “Futurama”) as Jarvis.

EPISODES:
Volume 1 Episodes:
1. Iron Man Is Born!
2. Thor The Mighty
3. Hulk Versus The World
4. Meet Captain America
5. The Man in the Ant Hill
6. Breakout: Part 1
7. Breakout: Part 2
Volume 2 Episodes:
8. Some Assembly Required
9. Living Legend
10. Everything Is Wonderful
11. Panther’s Quest
12. Gamma World: Part1
13. Gamma World: Part 2
DISC SPECIFICIATION:
Street Date: April 26, 2011

Suggested Retail Price: Volume 1 – Single Disc DVD = $19.99 U.S.

Volume 2 – Single Disc DVD = $19.99 U.S.

Rated: TV-Y7 (*Bonus materials not rated)

Run Time: Volume 1 – Approximately 154 minutes (seven 22-minute episodes)

Volume 2 – Approximately 132 minutes (six 22-minute episodes)

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 (16×9 widescreen

Sound: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Sound

The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes on DVD 4/26!

The Incredibles On Bluray/DVD Combo Pack April 12th

The Incredibles On Bluray/DVD Combo Pack April 12th

THE INCREDIBLES, everyone’s favorite family of undercover superheroes and Disney•Pixar’s two time Academy Award®-winning animated feature film (2004 Best Animated Feature Film and Best Achievement in Sound Editing), makes its highly-anticipated Blu-ray™ debut on April 12, 2011. Releasing as a 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (2 Blu-ray Discs + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy), this superset has something for everyone – from the discerning enthusiast who demands nothing less than the highest-quality home entertainment experience, to the family who enjoys the interactive and engaging bonus features that only Blu-ray can provide – making this a “must add” to every home entertainment collection across the nation.

From the creative minds behind the Toy Story films and Ratatouille, comes the hilarious, action-packed animated adventure about a seemingly ordinary family with an incredible secret. Releasing for the first time ever in high-definition and in its original theatrical wide screen version, THE INCREDIBLES has been packed to include fascinating audio commentary by Academy Award®-winning director Brad Bird and his fellow filmmakers, exclusive new bonus features, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes features, hilarious bloopers and much, much more.

An explosion of fun, comedy and action-packed adventure, THE INCREDIBLES 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack will be available at retailers nationwide for the suggested price of $45.99 U.S./$52.99 Canada.

BONUS FEATURES:
Blu-ray:
Includes The Following All-New Bonus Features Plus All The Classic DVD Features:

  • The Incredibles Revisited – A roundtable discussion with Writer/Director Brad Bird, Producer John Walker, Story Supervisor Mark Andrews, Supervising Technical Director Rick Sayre, Production Designer Lou Romano, Character Designer Teddy Newton, and Supervising Animator Tony Fucile.
  • Paths To Pixar: Story Artists – Continuing the popular bonus feature series that viewers have seen onmany other Disney•Pixar releases, this exciting new feature showcases multiple Pixar story artists givingviewers exciting insight into their work, their inspiration and the personal paths that eventually led themto a career at Pixar.
  • Studio Stories: Gary’s Birthday – Trying to make a movie when there are not enough work days and too many birthday parties? This feature showcases how The Incredibles crew solved that problem.
  • Ending With A Bang: Making The End Credits – Interview with Director of Photography Andy Jimenez and Character Designer Teddy Newton about the process of creating the end credits for the film.
  • “The New Nomanisan” Island Redevelopment Plan – A guided tour of Nomanisan Island, post-Syndrome, pitching the island as a vacation resort paradise.

Classic DVD Features:
The DVD in the 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack Includes:

  • The Incredibles feature film
  • The original short film Jack-Jack Attack
  • Pixar’s Academy Award®-nominated short film Boundin’ (2003 Best Animated Short)

BLU-RAY COMBO PACK TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Street Date April 12, 2011
Direct Prebook February 8, 2011
Distributors Prebook February 22, 2011
Suggested Retail Price 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (2 Blu-ray Discs + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy Disc) = $45.99 U.S./$52.99 Canada

Feature Run Time Approximately 115 Minutes

Rated USA: “PG” (For Action Violence); Canada: “G” (For Violence)
*Bonus materials not rated

Technical 2.39 (Presentation Size: 16X9)

Sound English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Sound, Eng 2.0 DVS

Languages English, French and Spanish

Subtitles English SDH, French and Spanish

The Incredibles On Bluray/DVD Combo Pack April 12th

Great Rates on European Cruises

Great Rates on European Cruises

Limited time rates and availability on European itineraries!

Sailing August 20, 2011 for a 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Rates start at $1,150 per person (a family of four can sail for a total voyage fare of $4,600!). Set sail to Rome, Italy, Barcelona, Spain and Monaco, France along the French Riviera.

This is available for categories 11A and 11B on the August 20, 2011 7-night Mediterranean cruise. The number of rooms for this offer is limited, rate doesn’t include Government Taxes and Fees. Other restrictions apply.

Also available: Great rates on 10-Night and 11-Night Mediterranean sailings.

Contact [email protected] for quotes and availability

Don’t delay, these rates won’t last long!

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Great Rates on European Cruises

Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Itineraries and Ports for 2012 – Disney Ships Bound for New York, Galveston and Seattle

Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Itineraries and Ports for 2012 – Disney Ships Bound for New York, Galveston and Seattle

For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will set sail from three new ports in 2012 – New York, Seattle and Galveston, Texas – making the Disney family cruise vacation more accessible to guests around the country. Additionally, the cruise line will offer more choices than ever before with several new itineraries planned.

“In 2012, we’re making it easier than ever for families to enjoy a Disney Cruise Line vacation by offering cruises from a variety of regional homeports,” said Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz.  “Guests can now enjoy a magical, one-of-a-kind Disney cruise experience with the convenience of departures from their own backyard.”

2012 New York Schedule

Beginning May 25, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail a total of 20 cruises from New York – including eight-night cruises to the Bahamas and five-night cruises up the New England coast to Canada plus two-night cruises that will give a sampling of the Disney Cruise Line experience over a weekend:

  • The eight Bahamas cruises will include a day at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay; Nassau, Bahamas; and a stop at Port Canaveral, Fla., giving guests an opportunity to visit the nearby Walt Disney World Resort. As part of this itinerary, each guest will receive a one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper ticket and roundtrip transportation between their Disney ship and the resort.Rates for the new eight-night Bahamian cruise itinerary departing from New York start at $1,240 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
  • The nine five-night cruises up the New England coast will call at Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick. In these popular Canadian ports, guests can soak in splendid natural vistas, explore historic sites, visit quaint cafes and charming shops, and browse Canada’s oldest farmer’s market.Rates for the new five-night Canadian cruise itinerary departing from New York start at $715 per person  for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
  • Three two-night cruises (June 15, July 13 and Aug. 10) out of New York are perfect for families looking for a quick getaway with a day at sea over a weekend. Rates for the new two-night cruises start at $370 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Disney Magic 2012 – New York

Eight-Night Bahamas
5/25, 6/2, 6/22, 6/30,
7/20, 7/28, 8/17, 8/25
Five-Night Canada
6/10, 6/17, 7/8, 7/15, 8/5, 8/12, 9/2, 9/7, 9/12
New York
New York
At Sea
At Sea
At Sea
Halifax
Nassau
Saint John
Castaway Cay
At Sea
Port Canaveral
New York
At Sea
At Sea
New York
2012 Galveston Schedule
Beginning Sept. 22, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail 12 seven-night cruises from the Port of Galveston to the Western Caribbean. Ports of call include Grand Cayman and Mexico’s Costa Maya and Cozumel.
A Caribbean cruise on the Disney Magic offers families a tropical getaway with world-class entertainment and impeccable guest service found only on a Disney Cruise Line vacation. Guests will enjoy three magical days at sea to explore all of the fun aboard the Disney Magic and three days in port to lounge on warm, golden beaches, to swim and snorkel in azure waters or to shop to their heart’s content in exotic marketplaces.

Rates for the seven-night Western Caribbean cruise itinerary departing from Galveston start at $840 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Disney Magic 2012 – Galveston

Seven-Night Western Caribbean
9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8
Galveston
At Sea
At Sea
Grand Cayman
Costa Maya
Cozumel
At Sea
Galveston
2012 Seattle Schedule
Beginning May 28, 2012, the Disney Wonder will sail a total of 14 seven-night cruises from the Port of Seattle to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia.
These cruises will combine the natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska with the unparalleled, family-friendly experience found on a Disney Cruise Line ship. Disney Cruise Line works closely with Alaskan tour operators to create exclusive-to-Disney family-friendly Port Adventures that allow guests to best experience Alaska’s natural beauty and rich history. 

On their Alaskan adventure, guests may catch a glimpse of a brown bear, bald eagle or humpback whale. They can explore magnificent glaciers and fjords in Juneau. In Ketchikan, guests can fish for some of the largest wild salmon in the world and learn about local culture through hand-carved totem poles. In Skagway, Disney Cruise Line guests can traverse panoramic landscapes by railway, or pan for gold like miners from the famous Klondike gold rush.

Rates for the seven-night Alaska cruise itinerary departing from Seattle start at $917 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Disney Wonder 2012 – Seattle
Seven-Night Alaska
5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27
Seattle
At Sea
Tracy Arm
Skagway
Juneau
Ketchikan
Victoria
Seattle
2012 Los Angeles Schedule

The Disney Wonder is scheduled to continue sailing seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles for the majority of the year – throughout winter, spring and fall.

Rates for the seven-night Mexican Riviera itinerary departing from Los Angeles start at $707 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Additionally, the Disney Wonder will sail four seven-night Pacific Coast cruises from Los Angeles (on Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7), calling on San Francisco, San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico.

Rates for the new seven-night Pacific Coast itinerary departing from Los Angeles start at $770 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

For the first time, the Disney Wonder will offer a special 15-night voyage to Hawaii from Los Angeles, calling on Hilo; Kahului, Maui; Honolulu, Oahu; Nawiliwili, Kauai and Ensenada, Mexico.

Rates for the 15-night Hawaiian itinerary (departing April 29, 2012) start at $1,800 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

2012 Port Canaveral Schedule
The Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream will continue to sail a variety of Caribbean and Bahamian itineraries departing from Port Canaveral.
The Disney Fantasy will depart on her maiden voyage March 31, 2012, and will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries – alternating eastern (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and western (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel). Special Eastern Caribbean sailings in November and December 2012 stop at St. Thomas and San Juan, Puerto Rico. All Disney Fantasy itineraries include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. 

Rates for the seven-night Caribbean cruise itineraries on the Disney Fantasy start at $959 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

The Disney Dream will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Five-night itineraries include two stops at Castaway Cay.

Rates for three- and four-night Bahamian cruises on the Disney Dream start at $471 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Until she is repositioned to New York, the Disney Magic will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries and four- and five-night Bahamian cruises.

All pricing reflects a category 11C standard inside stateroom, Government Taxes and Fees not included. Bookings for the entire 2012 schedule open April 8, 2011. 

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500 or contact their travel agent.

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What is Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour?

What is Disney's Keys to the Kingdom Tour?

Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom tour is one of the tour opportunities offered at the Magic Kingdom park. It provides the tour guests with interesting and unknown Disney facts, such as the stories behind the creation of Magic Kingdom park and many stories about the vision, creativity and innovative ideas of Walt Disney. I think this tour is awesome for anyone who loves Disney but doesn’t want to know too much for fear of ruining the magic.

The Keys to the Kingdom tour is a 4.5 hour walking tour.   It is wheelchair accessible and there is also equipment provided for any guests with hearing disabilities. A guest must be at least 16 to experience this tour and Magic Kingdom theme park admission is required but not included in the price of the tour.

Guests will be asked to check in 15 minutes prior to their chosen tour time. Upon arrival, each guest is greeted by a friendly cast member in Guest Services and given a special guest tour pass as well as a cast member pin. Since lunch is provided on the tour, the cast member will show each tour guest a selection of menu choices for Columbia Harbour House in order for the guest to choose his or her lunch selections. Coffee and bottled waters are also offered at check in.

When it is time for the tour to begin, the group will be greeted by a friendly, knowledgeable and generally funny tour guide. He or she will talk a little about themselves and then ask each person in the group to introduce themselves to the rest of the group. You will be with the same people for the entire 4.5 hours so it is a great time to make new Disney friends – and you can never have too many of those.

Guests get to go behind the scenes at the Magic Kingdom, including the famous utilidors – the first level of the Magic Kingdom, long thought to be a tunnel. Guests also receive inside information and special rides on a couple of Disney’s best, such as the Jungle Cruise and Haunted Mansion.

Because the Keys to the Kingdom Tour is an outdoor walking tour, be sure to check the weather report and dress appropriately; especially with comfortable shoes. The cost of the tour is $74.00 per person for guests 16 and up. To schedule this tour, just call (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687. Also, remember that if you have a Disney Rewards Visa Card, you get a 20% discount on the cost of the tour.

I hope you will book a tour for your next trip. It is well worth the money in my opinion. A great experience with some special surprises along the way.

Bluray Review: It’s New! It’s Blu! It’s Incredible!

Bluray Review: It's New! It's Blu! It's Incredible!

Disney’s superhero family comes to life for the first time on Blu-ray with the release of The Incredibles!  Join Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack on a rip-roaring adventure in full 1080p High Definition.  Watch them unite as a family to battle the evil Syndrome and make the world a safer place for humans and supers alike.  Don’t forget to watch for your other favorite supers such as Frozone!

The quality of the Blu-ray is outstanding.  Details are very crisp, and you can really see the painstaking level of artistry put into this film by Pixar.  If you thought this movie was beautiful in the theater and on DVD, wait until you see it on Blu-ray!  The audio master shines with 5.1 surround sound, giving you an immersive experience.

In this Blu-ray/DVD combo release, Disney and Pixar have done the movie justice.  Though the DVD has been out for a while, the Blu-ray quality and extra value such as High Definition bonus features make this upgrade a must have for any Disney/Pixar film fan.

This release packs a punch with a ton of discs and bonuses!  It includes a Blu-ray of the movie with bonus features, a DVD of the movie including bonus features, an extra Blu-ray full of bonus features and interactive content, and finally a Disney Digital Copy disc!

Some of the outstanding bonus features include the following:

  • Pixar Short Film “Boundin'” – A cute little Pixar story about a sheep and a jack-a-lope and how life can be full of challenges, but you can always look on the bright side.  Creator commentary is an option for this feature.
  • Jack-Jack Attack” Short Film – A short film sure to be appreciated by any new set of parents or babysitters.  This film gives you a more in-depth look at Jack-Jack, his powers and the babysitter’s ordeal from the movie.  There is also the option for watching this with commentary.
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Easter Eggs – Awesome, bite-sized clips that are sure to be fun (and funny) for the whole family.
  • Paths to Pixar: Story Artists – An introspective look at the film provided by the creators of story-boards for your favorite Pixar films.
  • In-Depth look at Ending Credits – A wonderful piece on how the ending credits were developed.
  • Studio Stories: Gary’s Birthday – A cute little story about how the “studio family” came together when it comes to birthday celebrations.  It shows a rare insight into the employees of Pixar.
  • “The New Nomanisan” Island Redevelopment Plan – An interactive video and map of the evil Syndrome’s island.  This bonus feature shows how the island has been redeveloped into a new resort destination!  Join in the fun by selecting one of the many island amenities such as “The Shooting Gallery.”  If you are a fan of the old “How-To” Goofy cartoons, this bonus feature will be right up your alley.

Details:

Format: Blu-ray (1080p), DVD

Release Date: April 12th, 2011

Discs: 4

Running Time: 115 minutes

Bluray Review: It's New! It's Blu! It's Incredible!

Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t Panic It’s Going To Be O.K.!!!

Disney World Quick Tips - Don't Panic It's Going To Be O.K.!!!

Whether you are an experienced Walt Disney World visitor or making your first visit (newbie) you have probably done a LOT of research, asked a lot of questions, queried all of your friends, read a few books, and spent an inordinate amount of time on Chip and Company. No one can fault you for that because a vacation to the #1 vacation destination in the world not only requires a lot of planning it is also very expensive. You have probably subscribed to at least one website that makes crowd predictions and that’s a good thing, that’s valuable information. If you are within 180 days of your visit you have probably even made your Advance Dining Reservations (ADR’s). That’s right, you’re done and ready to go.

Now that you have accomplished all of this and you are rightfully proud of your efforts and confident in the results you just go for it. That would be nice but from personal experience it doesn’t happen that way, you see operating hour adjustments and minor changes in crowd predictions as you get closer and closer and you begin to lose faith in your plans. When this happens you want to begin making changes, shuffling park days, and changing ADR’s. I know this because I have fallen victim to my own self doubt and made the last minute changes. Once you have started making changes the old fashioned “Domino Effect” takes over and scrambles all of your plans, not just the one or two (or three or four) changes you wanted to make but the rest of them as well.

Disney does make schedule changes but they almost always add rather than subtract (hours, parades, shows, etc.) and this has very little effect on attendance. When extra Magic Hours (EMH’s) are set, they pretty much stay static. That’s important because with everyone staying on site eligible for EMH’s, the Cast Members have to be scheduled and that has a major effect on thousands of Cast Members. Please remember, the one thing that has the largest attendance impact from day to day are the EMH’s, that’s why they almost never change once they are established.

The entire point of everything mentioned above is to reassure you that if you have done your research and taken the time to properly plan your vacation, Disney will not make any last minute changes that will destroy your plans. The difference between crowds when a day goes from “green” to “yellow” is barely noticeable for the folks in the park. Have confidence in your efforts and don’t make yourself crazy trying to make sure everything is PERFECT – you can’t do it. Making last minute major changes could throw your vacation into chaos so please don’t. As always, enjoy your visit to Walt Disney World!!

Ken