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Premium Event Registration for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival Open in August

June 18, 2013 by Siera Leave a Comment

Premium event registration for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival begins on August 13! The 18th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, taking place September 27 through November 11, at the Walt Disney World Resort. There will be lots of great events, from the over-the-top Party for the Senses grand tasting experience on select Saturday nights to a new taste of Scottish cuisine.

Here is the list of prices per ticket:

New Scotland, Land of Food And Drink (September 28), $95 or $115
New Spirits Confidential (November 1), $80 or $95
New Parisian Breakfast (Saturdays), $37
New Hibachi Experience (October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5), $120
“3D” Disney’s Dessert Discovery (October 4, 11 and 25), $55 or $90
Epcot Wine Schools (September 29, October 27, November 3), $135 per person
Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining (more than 25 dinners throughout the festival; prices vary)
Mixology Series: Taste, Shake and Indulge Like the French (Saturdays), $65
Kitchen Memories (September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8), from $110-$170
Cheese Seminars (September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9), $80
Party for the Senses (October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2), $145, $180 or $285
Food & Wine Pairings (Tuesdays, Thursdays), $55
Sweet Sundays (September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10), $99
The Discovery of Chocolate (October 13 and 27), $75

There will be additional events including Italian and French pairings and lunches as well as a Mexican tequila lunch. You can also book special festival experiences including daily Culinary Demonstrations ($14), Mixology Seminars ($15) and Wine, Beer or Spirit Seminars ($14).

Inside-the-park festival dining experiences, as well as culinary and beverage programs, require Park admission.

When you book with an authorized Disney vacation planner at Destinations in Florida, you won’t have to get up early or wait on hold to make any of your reservations. So, let me do that for you! Contact Siera to book your Food and Wine Festival vacation today!

When Siera isn’t helping plan Disney vacations or sharing the latest Disney news, you can find her spreading magic on Facebook and Twitter. Are you thinking about a Disney vacation? Siera, an authorized Disney vacation planner, can help you. Plus, can receive up to a $50 in-room credit! Contact her at siera@destinationsinflorida.com or 734-771-1290!

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2014 Disney World Packages May Be Coming Soon!

June 17, 2013 by Siera 2 Comments

Well, it’s getting to be that time of year again when everyone is starting to think about their 2014 Disney World vacation. As of now, only rooms are available for 2014. However, I know many of you are anxiously awaiting to hear when Disney will announce 2014 Disney World packages. We’re all waiting to learn if (or most likely, how much) the cost has increased.

We may be getting closer to the 2014 Disney World packages announcement though! Although Disney has not released park hours into January, they have added 2014 months to their calenders. The next year’s packages have always been announced sometime in the summer, with 2013′s coming out July 11, 2012. The year before though got the news a month earlier than that, June 12, 2011.

Disney already announced their increased ticket prices earlier this month. If you missed it, you can read the full article here.

Would you like to be notified when Disney does officially release the 2014 Disney World packages? Sign up here!

Are you planning a 2014 vacation? Don’t forget about the free in-room credit when you book with Destinations in Florida!

Filed Under: Deals, Disney Deals and Discounts, News, Savings Tagged With: 2014, destinations in florida, Disney Deals, Disney World Packages

Free D23 Membership through the Disney Store

June 17, 2013 by Siera 1 Comment

D23 is The Official Disney Fan Club and right now you can get a free D23 membership! D23 celebrates the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his studio in Hollywood.

A One-Year Free D23 Membership Includes:

Members-Only Website Content: Access to exclusive content on D23.com including interviews with Disney stars and luminaries, behind-the-scenes looks at the latest movies and theme park attractions, vintage film clips, never-before-seen artwork and photography from the Walt Disney Archives and the complete, updated Disney A to Z.
D23 Expo: D23 Members receive a special discount on tickets to the Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Exclusive Merchandise: D23 offers its members access to exclusive, limited-edition merchandise and collectibles
Subscription to weekly D23 FanFare e-newsletter with breaking news, exclusive features and special offers
Special promotional offers and discounts throughout the year
Plus, stay connected to D23 every day at Disney.com/D23, featuring up-to-the-minute Disney news, feature stories, event info, merchandise and more

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is launching a reimagined website with thousands of pages of new content. You can now see some of Walt Disney’s photographs that have been been released before. The new D23 website also features:

Exclusive Audiocast Interviews with Ginnifer Goodwin of Once Upon A Time and the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz of Phineas and Ferb
Disney A to Z – A complete and newly-updated electronic version of the definitive Disney encyclopedia with more than 7,000 entries written by Dave Smith, founder and Chief Archivist Emeritus of the Walt Disney Archives
A selection of new member-exclusive discounts and special events
Disney Legends and the Walt Disney Archives – Two new microsites; Disney Legends will provide a deeper look at those who’ve made significant contributions to the Disney legacy, and the Archives site will open up the doors of this venerable institution so D23 can share more of The Walt Disney Company’s expansive collections.

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Wilderness Explorers Now Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 16, 2013 by Siera Leave a Comment

A new Wilderness Explorers experience is now open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida themed to the Disney•Pixar film, “Up.” Just like in the movie, young Wilderness Explorers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park can complete challenges to earn badge stickers for their Wilderness Explorer Handbook. There ares 30 different challenges in all. Each hands-on activity teaches kids something new about the wild animals and wild places inside the park.

“The wilderness must be explored!”

That’s the pledge of all Wilderness Explorers – and the character of Russell – in the Disney•Pixar film, “Up.” In the movie, Russell, a young Wilderness Explorer, is determined to learn about the outdoors and get that one last Wilderness Explorer badge that will let him earn Senior Wilderness Explorer status.

Participation is included in regular theme park admission. The timing for the experience is dependent on how many badge challenges your children wish to complete.

Learn more in this video!

Will you become a Wilderness Explorer on your next Disney World vacation?

Filed Under: Attractions, Do and See, News, Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney World Tagged With: animal kingdom, Up, Wilderness Explorers

Six-year-old girl is headed to Disney Thanks to Make-a-wish

June 15, 2013 by Siera Leave a Comment

A six-year-old girl is headed to Disney thanks to Make-a-wish foundation. The Dummar family is going to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida in honor of their six-year-old daughter thanks to the Make-A-Wish foundation.

Four years ago, the Dummar’s daughter, Destiny, received a liver transplant. Then, she was diagnosed with cancer lymphoma last year.

“She’s doing great now, everything has been real good,” says Chris Dummar, Destiny’s father.

Her father explained that her recovery is a blessing. Now, their bags are packed, and as a family, they’re headed to Disney World.

“The family has been really looking forward to this trip because it will take a lot of pressure of all of the treatments that she’s had to go through,” says Cynthia Freeman of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Destiny’s wish took approximately six months to plan. The Dummar family’s vacation began with getting dropped off at the airport in a limo. Destiny said that the ride in the limo was “amazing.” The 6-year-old also said that she is looking forward to meeting all the princesses the most.

“This is really a trip of a lifetime,” said Chris Dummar.

Do you know someone that has had the opportunity to go to Disney World thanks to the Make-A-Wish foundation?