Disney Fantasy 2012 cruises for under $200/month!

Posted on February 17, 2011 by visitmickey

The best possible pricing on a Disney Cruise is available as soon as the sailing is released for booking. Here is your chance to grab a stateroom on the Disney Fantasy at some amazing rates!

You can now book the Disney Fantasy for September through December 2012.

A family of 4 booking a 7 night Caribbean cruise in an inside or oceanview stateroom for September 2012 cruise would only need to save less than $200 per month between now and final payment next year to pay off their cruise!

Sail the Western Caribbean with stops in Grand Cayman, Costa Maya,
Cozumel and Castaway Cay on the following dates in 2012:
September 01, 15, 29
October 13, 27
November 10, 23
December 8, 22

Or visit the Eastern Caribbean with stops in St. Maarten, St. Thomas
and Castaway Cay departing on
September 8, 22
October 6

An alternate Eastern Caribbean itinerary with calls to St. Thomas, San
Juan and Castaway Cay is available for the following dates:
October 20
November 3, 17
December 1, 15, 29

Reserve your stateroom now before the prices start to increase!

Sample pricing for September 15, 2012 sailing:

Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children ages 5 and 9) in a cat 11A standard inside stateroom: $3643.80.
Deposit: $692
Final Payment due by 7/2/12: $2951.80
Monthly savings required: $174

Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children ages 5 and 9) in a cat 9B deluxe oceanview stateroom: $3671.80.
Deposit $697
Final Payment due by 7/2/12: $2974.60
Monthly savings required: $175

See ‘ya real soon!

Lori Hardegree
@DisneyMomATL
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First Impressions of the Disney Dream

Posted on February 1, 2011 by visitmickey

As I struggle to catch up on the work that piled up while I was on vacation – or rather “conducting field research” last week, I wanted to take a second to share my impression of the Disney Dream. WOW! This ship is spectacular! Disney managed to strike a perfect balance between “state of the art” and timeless elegance.

The ship itself is beautiful. From the gorgeous chandelier in the atrium to the elegant dining rooms and the classic colors used throughout the ship, the impression it leaves is one that is reminiscent of a classic ocean liner. There are countless Disney touches around the ship, but they are understated. The theme of Mickey and friends is whispered quietly throughout the ship but it doesn’t scream Mickey Mouse, a fact that will likely please adults travelling sans children.

You can’t sail on this ship without acknowledging that Disney is first and foremost and entertainment company. It shows in countless ways on the Dream. This is a big part of what sets Disney apart from competing lines. The shows are magnificent and broadway caliber, you won’t find anything lik this on another cruise line. Entertainment doesn’t stop at the shows. even the art on the ship gets on to the act. Many of the pictures on board are what they refer to as “interactive art.” what appears to be a regular picture comes to life when you stop to look at it.

Let’s not forget the long awaited AquaDuck! I think this was the #1 thing my sons were looking forward to. It was overcast, windy and not even 70 degrees when we boarded the Dream for our preview cruise and yet the moment we boarded they looked at me with eyes filled with excitement and said “can we put on our bathing suits and go try the AquaDuck?!?” my oldest clocked in 20 rides on the first day alone and totaled almost 40 for the entire cruise. I’ll let my kids speak for themselves with their review of the AquaDuck:

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Between all of the Magical Memories Travel agents who were inboard the Magical Preview Cruise for Disney’s EarMarked conference we have over 2500 photos of the Dream! We are working hard to edit them and prepare them to share with you very soon.

Lori Hardegree
Magical Memories Travel

Is the “Disney Difference” Really Worth the Price Difference?

Posted on January 16, 2011 by visitmickey

Disney’s Cruise Line is on the “wish list” for many families but quite often when they begin to look in to the possibility, they are faced with a bit of sticker shock. Yes, Disney’s cruise prices are often higher than those of other cruise line and the question most families ask is “do you think it’s really worth the difference in price?” My answer is most definitely, yes!

Don’t get me wrong, you can have a fantastic cruise vacation on another cruise line, but when it comes to family cruises Disney stands head, shoulders and mouse ears above the rest. Disney is proud of the little things they call the “Disney Difference” that sets them apart from the other cruise options out there. “Disney Difference” translates loosely into “the things Disney does right.” It’s those little details that helped earn them the distinction of being named the #1 cruise experience by the Annual Readers’ Choice Awards for Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Those little details also keep Disney Cruise Line in high demand. With only 3 ships (as of January 26th with the addition of the Disney Dream), the supply of staterooms is relatively small for any given week. High demand, small supply…you do the math!

So what specifically is it that makes a Disney Cruise vacation worth the higher price? Continue reading →

New Disney Cruise Line Stateroom Categories Help Save You Money!

Posted on January 14, 2011 by visitmickey

Beginning later this month, Disney Cruise Line will offer new stateroom categories for last-minute sailings (90 days or less from sail date).

These new categories may not be available on all sailings however if you are lucky enough to score one, they can save you a fair amount on your cruise fare! Here are some examples of these categories:

Inside Stateroom with Restrictions (GTY IGT)
Oceanview Stateroom with Restrictions (GTY OGT)
Verandah Stateroom with Restrictions (GTY VGT)

While these categories may present a great lead-in rate for cruisers who are flexible with their stateroom location, it is important to that you fully understand each and every restriction before offering the associated rate or confirming a reservation. Make sure your travel agent explains these conditions to you thoroughly. Continue reading →

Travel Insurance: Do I Need It and If So, What Kind?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by visitmickey

This morning I came across an article about the different types of travel insurance and their pros and cons. It is important to consider what type of travel insurance you are purchasing before determining if it is right for you. There are two main types of travel insurance: cancellation insurance and medical insurance. Cancellation insurance will protect you should you have to cancel your Disney vacation due to illness, injury, death in the family, loss of your job or other covered reasons. Cancellation insurance is the most common type of travel insurance. Medical travel insurance is designed to supplement your health insurance should you become sick or injured on your vacation. This type of coverage is geared more towards those travelling to exotic destinations where local health care options may not be desirable or for adventure travel.

”Should I opt for the travel insurance or save the extra $134?” is a frequent question guests have when booking their Disney vacations. Ask yourself a few questions and do some checking before you purchase. Continue reading →

The Dream is Home and Ready for Disney Cruise Vacations!

Posted on January 9, 2011 by visitmickey

Fireworks, water pageantry and cheering fans greeted the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line® fleet as it arrived for the first time at Port Canaveral, Fla., on Jan. 4, 2011.

Hundreds of people lined the shores to welcome the Disney Dream™ to its new home. The 4,000-passenger luxury liner cruised into the newly expanded, state-of-the-art port facility at sunrise accompanied by a flotilla of watercraft.

The arrival of the Disney Dream in Florida will allow Disney’s existing ships to depart for adventures to other parts of the world. On January 6th, the Disney Wonder departed for West Coast-based itineraries including the Mexican Riviera and our first-ever cruises to Alaska. This summer, the Disney Magic will return to Europe for visits to popular ports in Italy, France and Spain, plus stops in Tunis in northern Africa and the island nation of Malta. The Disney Dream will sail 3-, 4- and 5-night cruises to the Bahamas beginning with its maiden voyage on Jan. 26, 2011.

The Disney Dream, and in 2012 her sister ship, the Disney Fantasy, are exciting additions to the Disney Cruise Line fleets. The Dream will boast several cruise industry firsts including virtual portholes in a all inside staterooms and the AquaDuck, the first water coaster at sea

My family will have the pleasure of checking out the Disney dream during a Magical Preview Cruise on January 23rd for Disney’s EarMarked conference. Check back the week of 1/23/11 for photos and my impressions of the ship!

See ya real soon!

Lori Hardegree
Magical Memories Travel
lori@magicalmemoriestravel.com

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