Kids 12 and under sail free on most 3-Night Disney cruises 1/22/09 - 5/28/09 with two full fare Guests in the same stateroom. Government Taxes and Fees not included.

Onboard Disney Cruise Line®, you’ll discover something magical for every member of your crew. With separate areas and activities for kids, teens, adults and families. And don’t forget about Disney’s own private island paradise, Castaway Cay.

Click here to request your Kids Sail Free on Disney Cruise Line quote! 

Offer applies to new bookings only. Offer applies to stateroom categories 4-12 only. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. Other offers, discounts or onboard credits do not apply. See Disney Cruise Line(R) brochure for details and applicable terms and conditions.

Birthdays are sweeter than ever at the Downtown Disney® Marketplace! You can now book an exclusive birthday celebration at Goofy’s Candy Co. for birthdays beginning Dec. 1, 2008. These fun-filled parties include themed goodies and tasty treats to make their celebration unforgettable!

When you celebrate a birthday at Goofy’s Candy Co., you can choose between two exciting themes. Goofy’s Scien-Terrific Birthday Bash will immerse you in exciting science experiments that are tasty enough to eat and drink! Kids of all ages will enjoy crazy glow glasses, a special gooey Goofy treat and much more!

Those who choose Disney’s Perfectly Princess Party will experience a party fit for royalty! Princesses and Princes will create and enjoy a delicious Goofy glacier slushy, decorate a yummy treat, play “royal” games and more.

Both parties include games like the “Licorice Limbo,” “Put the Gem on the Crown” and the “Taffy Dance” along with a private party room, two party hosts, invitations and thank you notes, decorations and delicious treats! Reservations can be made through your Personal Dream Maker at Off to Neverland Travel®. Don’t miss out on this goofy way to celebrate your birthday!

The owner of Off to Neverland Travel® was recently quoted on msnbc.com in a travel article regarding how to tell if your Travel Agent is a crook or not.  Here is an excerpt from the article: (full article here)

“The most important quality in a good agent is destination knowledge, and the ability to match the perfect vacation with each and every client,” says Chet McDoniel, owner of Off to Neverland Travel, which specializes in Disney destinations. “The ability to listen and custom tailor each and every itinerary is crucial to being of service to my clients.”

At Off to Neverland Travel®, we pride ourselves on unmatched knowledge of Disney Destinations combined with our ability to match you with your perfect Disney vacation.  Let us help you plan your next trip by contacting us today with your request.  Click here to get started planning your next Disney vacation.

So, here’s the scenario. You finally find the perfect souvenir for your Walt Disney World® vacation, and you’re ready to buy it. The only problem is that it’s 9:30AM and you really don’t want to carry it around all day in the parks, right? You could take a chance on finding it later on, but what if it’s gone by then or what if you can’t remember which store you found it in? But, then you remember that you’re staying onsite, and you can have your item delivered to your resort’s gift shop for FREE!

All you have to do is to let the cast member at the checkout know that you want it shipped back to your resort. You’ll need to know what resort you’re staying at and your room number. When the package arrives (the next day), you’ll receive a message on your room phone from the resort’s gift shop in regards to your package. You then go to the gift shop and give them your receipt, and they give you your perfect souvenir. It’s that easy! It’s a wonderful way to shop without having the worry of carrying your purchases around all day.

Disney Cruise Line® is eliminating fuel surcharges for all new bookings, effective Dec. 1, 2008. The decision comes as a result of decreasing fuel price trends within the marketplace.

If you have already booked a cruise, the following guidelines have been established for the refund of fuel supplements paid:

• If the closing price on the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange) of West Texas Intermediate fuel is below $70 a barrel two weeks prior to the beginning of the calendar quarter (dates specified below), the company will refund fuel surcharges paid in the form of an onboard credit.
• The quarter that the cruise falls in will be based solely on the sailing date. The entire cruise will be considered to be part of the quarter that the sailing date originates in.

The elimination of the fuel surcharge for new bookings applies to sail dates through the end of 2010.

The company will continue to closely monitor fuel prices. Reinstatement of a fuel surcharge may be necessary in the future.

From all of us at Off to Neverland Travel® to you, Happy Thanksgiving!  May your holidays be filled with pixie dust and a magical time of togetherness.  We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and a wonderful beginning to this holiday season!

Let’s face the facts; no trip to Disney is complete without getting some great photos with the Disney characters. Even for us “older kids”, there’s just something magical when Mickey puts his arm around you, Pluto ruffles your hair, or Stitch tries to pick your nose. The problem is everyone finds that moment special, and pretty soon you might find yourself paying your park entry fee to stand in line to greet the characters. While standing in line can’t be totally avoided when it comes to characters, here are a couple of tips to lessen the time:

1. Book a character meal. I have had the pleasure of eating a few character breakfasts and am pretty impressed with the amount of time each character spends with you and those with you. You can enjoy your meal, and take pictures with the characters when they come to your table. One extra tip for the character meals is to try to book the earliest possible Priority Seating reservation that you can for the meal. In other words, if a character breakfast begins at 7:30AM at a certain restaurant, try to get that time. You’ll have enough time to get your food before the characters show up, and the crowds usually don’t come for an hour or so after opening, so you’ll practically have the characters to yourself. Chip and Dale can make interesting dining companions when they have nobody else to go talk to!
2. Go to a party night at the Magic Kingdom (Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, or Disney’s Pirate and Princess Party). On specially selected nights, the Magic Kingdom stays open for several hours after closing to those with tickets to the party. Characters are in full force on party nights, and are often dressed in special attire. Don’t go see them as soon as they arrive, but wait until about an hour before the night is over. That way, many people have already left, and you will have the characters all to yourself! 

So, until we start seeing FastPass machines at the Meet & Greet areas, follow the above suggestions to be able to see the Disney gang without obligatory wait in line.

Planning a trip to Disney World with health conditions can be complex and time consuming. To simplify the process, two companies that specialize in supporting travelers with special needs have come together. Stephen Ashley, author of Walt Disney World with Disabilities and head writer of the Walt Disney World with Health Conditions® website (Diz-Abled.com) had been looking for a travel agency that would cater to his readers for nearly a year. “I was so excited to learn about Off to Neverland Travel®. After chatting with the owner, Chet McDoniel, I realized that they have the knowledge to help plan a smooth vacation, but perhaps more importantly, they have the heart to bend over backwards for their clients who have extra needs.”

Chet McDoniel was excited to find Walt Disney World with Health Conditions®.  ”We felt that the resources on Diz-Abled.com and the Walt Disney World with Disabilities guide book are a perfect complement to our services. We plan to make the book available to our clients and to send them to Diz-Abled.com, which is full of very helpful free resources and articles,” said McDoniel. 

Chet McDoniel is uniquely experienced in dealing with health issues while visiting World. McDoniel has no arms and he must ride an electric wheelchair when long distances are involved, such as in the Disney parks.  Stephen Ashley said “I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Chet, and I’ve been so impressed. Despite his physical challenges, he is a person who has a busy, normal life.  He doesn’t seem to let his physical challenges get in the way of living life to the fullest.  His friendly, upbeat personality makes you feel comfortable right away.”  Concerning his agency’s services, Ashley said “It seems they’ll go far beyond what most other travel agencies will do to help their special needs clients plan a dream trip. 

 Some of the services Off to Neverland Travel® offers include:  

• Advice and planning assistance with details regarding air transportation
• Advice and planning assistance with choosing the right resort for your special needs
• Park touring details and advice when visiting with special needs
• Dining reservations and advice for guests with special dietary needs
• Overall vacation planning assistance with special needs being the focus

Ashley’s book, Walt Disney World® with Disabilities has extensive information on the services Disney offers it’s guests with health needs, how to get your needs met in the parks, resorts & restaurants, details on handling medication & medical equipment, dietary needs, transportation, wheelchair use and suggestions for dealing with specific conditions in the parks & resorts, and much more. It also has in-depth descriptions of the physical and emotional feel and experience of Disney rides and attractions.  The book is written to support guests with “minor” to major health and emotional issues, and is available on the web through the official website: www.Diz-Abled.com. It can also be purchased on Amazon.com.  For bulk purchase and group discounts contact the publisher at (954) 432-1274. 

www.Diz-Abled.com includes free content to complement the book such as Disney World restaurant menus, the special dietary needs policies of each restaurant and a variety of articles designed to help travelers with health and emotional issues plan for Disney.

Disney Cruise Line
Tropical Weather Update
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, 2:00 p.m. EST

Disney Cruise Line® continues to monitor the current weather conditions in the Caribbean through the National Weather Service. Due to the anticipated path of Hurricane Paloma, we have made minor modifications to the itinerary of the Disney Magic® commencing Nov. 8, 2008. Guests will receive notification of the following itinerary adjustments at check-in:

Disney Magic

Saturday, Nov. 8 - Port Canaveral, Florida
Sunday, Nov. 9 - Day at Sea
Monday, Nov. 10 - Costa Maya, Mexico
Tuesday, Nov. 11 - Cozumel, Mexico
Wednesday, Nov. 12 - Grand Cayman, The Cayman Islands
Thursday, Nov. 13 - Day at Sea
Friday, Nov. 14 - Castaway Cay, The Bahamas
Saturday, Nov. 15 - Port Canaveral, Florida

Disney Wonder

The Nov. 9, 2008 voyage of the Disney Wonder® will sail from Port Canaveral as scheduled. We continue to monitor the storm’s progress and have not made an itinerary change at this time.

Should weather conditions change, our Captains can alter the ships’ courses or itineraries for the safety and well being of our Guests and Crew Members.

The new year is right around the corner and your next Disney vacation could be too! With this special offer, you’ll be able to kick-off 2009 with a Walt Disney World® Resort vacation at a rate so incredible, you won’t want to pass it up.

Through Dec. 20, 2008, when you purchase a 4-night, 4-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company Magic Your Way package you’ll get three additional nights (with tickets) free. This offer is valid for stays most nights Jan. 4 - April 4 and April 19 - June 27, 2009.

Plus, if you travel on this package between Jan. 4 and March 29, 2009, you’ll also receive a Disney Gift Card worth $200 that you can choose to spend at the Walt Disney World® Resort during your stay.

What are you waiting for? This can’t-miss opportunity to kick-off 2009 with a Walt Disney World® Resort vacation and get three days free won’t last forever! You must book this offer by Dec. 20, 2008.

Click here for a quote for this incredible special!