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Summer Savings at Walt Disney World

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There’s nothing like summer in Disney World…and now you can sweat it out to some savings! For stays most nights June 15 – Aug. 14, 2012:

  • Save 15% at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort and Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • Save 20% at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Coronado Spring Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Disney’s Fort Wildness Resort & Campground Cabins
  • Save 25% at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, Disney’s BoardWalk, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (standard views only), Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Old Key West Resort.

Book April 2nd to June 14th for travel dates June 15th to August 14th * The number of rooms allocated for these offers is limited. Length of stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per adult charges apply if more than two adults per room. Excludes suites and 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. No group rates or other discounts apply.

Contact Michele@PixieVacations.com for your free no obligation quote or for more information on this offer!

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Is Disney World Free Dining For You?

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Disney World Free Dining is again being offered at Walt Disney World. My family and I have enjoyed this great deal for four years now. When our dining receipts are all tallied up the amount spent for our meals, coupled with the convenience of the plan, have made free dining a truly great deal for us.

During our longer trips, we enjoy the Plus Dining plan which offers high quality food in a unique dining atmosphere, sometimes even with characters. We enjoy sitting down with the family and feasting on succulent steak, authentic area cuisine from around the world, and capping it all off with a decadent creme brulee.

During our shorter trips, we enjoy the Quick Service Plan because of the flexibility and convenience. When trying to cram a week’s worth of park-hopping into a few days, it is convenient to just stop and eat when we get hungry, with no reservation required.

If you are interested in booking a Disney World Free Dining package, here are the details:

  • Travel between August 25, 2012 – September 29, 2012
  • Offer is not valid for Campsites, Art of Animation or All-Star Music Family Suites
  • Minimum 2-day ticket
  • Minimum 3-night stay
  • Book this offer until May 18th
  • Free Plus Dining Plan for moderate and deluxe resorts
  • Free Quick Service Plan for value resorts

Here are a few tips:

  • Remember, if you have an existing reservation and you meet the above criteria, you can add this promotion.
  • Treat this like it’s the only offer you’ll see for this time period. I know some people are waiting for annual passholder discounts or for room discounts (which often work better at the deluxe resorts), but we can’t predict if Disney will release those. Purchase this package now and change it later if something better comes out.

To book, contact me anytime at Brenda@PixieVacations.com.


 

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PixiGLOW Tinkerbell inspired makeup now at Target

IMG 3498 211x300 PixiGLOW Tinkerbell inspired makeup now at Target %tagI don’t know about you, but I have always thought that Tinkerbell was amazingly beautiful! When the new Tinkerbell movies came out I was further convinced that Tink is, perhaps, REALLY the fairest of them all.

So I was thrilled to hear about  Pixi Beauty, a makeup line brand created by Swedish makeup artist Petra Strand, was creating a line devoted to highlighting the natural beauty of Tinkerbell.

Pixi is all about “looking like you, only better, and has created pure, skin-loving formulas and fresh colors that create a naturally radiant and healthy look”.

So Pixi Beauty and Disney have teamed up to bring you some fresh, beautiful, light colors perfect for the Spring and Summer and sold exclusively at Target stores.

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Specifically I have been able to try out the Fairy Face Palette in “Pixi Belle”, Fairy Dust Moonlight Luster, Catching Shadows Eye Crayon, Magic Tink Tint “Happy Thoughts Pink” lip balm, Straight on till Morning eyeliner in “2nd Star Twinkle” , and Pirouette Pink fingernail polish.

When I first saw the box for the Fairy Face Palette I was awed by artist, John Quinn’s, re-imagining of Tinkerbell in a classic, IMG 3499 298x300 PixiGLOW Tinkerbell inspired makeup now at Target %tagvintage-inspired style I think I literally squealed! It is beautiful box, but I was even more excited when I took out the Face Pallet and saw it the art was on the palette itself! So you would get to see that beautiful artwork every single day. Which I say is a bonus. The Kit contains 5 eye colors, 5 lip-creams, and a 3 color blush palette. It also has a duo eye applicator, blush brush, and duo lip applicator.

The kit is literally almost your entire face in one 4×6 compact as the gloss and shadow are sliders that allow you make the compact more “compact”. For my face I’d only need mascara, foundation, and powder to make it all complete. I will tell you honestly that I find it hard to get open. No way could I get it open with one hand and I have to kind of pry with two hands.IMG 3500 284x300 PixiGLOW Tinkerbell inspired makeup now at Target %tag

The colors themselves are beautiful and light, but very pink and berry. I normally wear darker colors than this since I’m half Italian and have a yellow under-tone, however people that have pink undertones or even dark skin I’m sure it would be even prettier. I loved the eye shadow combination! The kit seems to have three different blush colors but I have no idea how you could get only one unless you used a different brush than the one included. However the combination of those three were beautiful.Everything has a light shimmer to it. Pixi-esque I suppose!

After getting the shadows on I applied the “Straight on till Morning Liner”. The “second star to the right” liner IMG 3502 300x225 PixiGLOW Tinkerbell inspired makeup now at Target %tagis a jade green with a subtle glitter. The liner goes on extremely smoothly and is waterproof, hypoallergenic, paraben and mineral oil free. It does have to be sharpened though.

 

 

 

 

 

I then opened the Catching Shadows Crayon. Let me be honest and say I had no idea whatsoever this thing did. I tried applying it under my eyes like a concealer, over my IMG 3505 300x225 PixiGLOW Tinkerbell inspired makeup now at Target %tageyes near my eyebrows like a highlighter and still wasn’t sure. So I went to their website. Directions state “Sweep over eyelids, blending quickly to create an awakened eye lift in seconds.” I still don’t know if this step happens before, after, or instead of the eye shadow step. I will tell you that it looked nice as a highlighter/ brightener under the eyebrow.

 

 

 

 

Next came the Fairy Dust! If you love to sparkle; can’t stand a day without a little shimmer, this loose powder pigment can be applied to eyes, skin, or even lips. I personally use it right above my blush so that its reflective of the light and gives my skin a dewy look.

IMG 3503 300x225 PixiGLOW Tinkerbell inspired makeup now at Target %tagThe applicator is built into the item, and although it looks a little awkward it works great. I would caution, however, if you were to apply it on top of lipstick it would likely change the color of your applicator and you may end up with some lipstick somewhere you don’t want it next application.

 

 

 

 

I tried on all the lip creams in the pallet, which are extremely light , so I wiped them off to try the Magic Tink Tint in “Happy thoughts Pink”.

IMG 3504 300x225 PixiGLOW Tinkerbell inspired makeup now at Target %tagEven my husband mentioned my lips looked pinker than usual (he didn’t know I had been messing around with the makeup). It is smooth smooth smooth! It feels like lipbalm and really felt nourishing to my lips. The box states that this “magic balm glides on to lips, teasing out your own unique perfect pink hue”. I will tell you when I “colored” it on my hand later it was completely clear. So its likely perfect for those people who just need or want a little lip tint.

 

 

 

Finally we tried out the PINK fingernail polish. I say we because I let my five-year-old daughter put it on instead of me. It is as pink as the bottle shows it to be. Serious pink. I know bright colors are coming “in” tIMG 3501 225x300 PixiGLOW Tinkerbell inspired makeup now at Target %taghough so many of you might love this.

 

 

The Pixi website also shows all the different hues of these products available if you’d like to look them up before you head over to Target to purchase them.

 

 

 

I tell you honestly that I think this might be the PERFECT “first makeup” to your pre-teen or teenager who you want to look natural and not older than she should be. It’s a hint of color, a hint of shimmer and all about brining out the beauty in you.

It’s also great for the mom on the go who only has a little time to get put together and the woman who doesn’t like to wear a lot of makeup. It is very light, pixi light if you will, and so it is unlikely to bother you.

So rush out to Target Tinkerbelle fans and find this beautiful makeup that is sure to leave you feeling “Pixi Perfect”!

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Double Down on Disney Cruise Line Discounts!

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Repeat cruisers know that booking your next cruise while still onboard has it’s perks. Currently Disney Cruise Line is reducing your cruise deposit to 10% (as opposed to the standard 20%) and offering an Onboard Credit when you book your next cruise before your current cruise ends.

The onboard credit amount varies by your Castaway Club status (you are automatically entered into the Castaway Club after your first Disney cruise) and are as follows:

Silver Castaway Club Members (1-5 cruises):

  • $100 for a 3-6 night cruise
  • $200 for a 7-night or longer cruise

Gold Castaway Club Members (6-10 cruises):

  • $150 for 2-6 night cruise
  • $275 for a 7-night or longer cruise

Platinum Castaway Club Members (11+ cruises):

  • $200 for a 3-6 night cruise
  • $350 for a 7-night or longer cruise

The stipulations are that you must book onboard, it applies to new bookings only and it’s not combinable with any group discount offers through travel agencies.

So, how do you double down and stack your onboard credits for your next Disney Cruise? It’s easy…book your next cruise at the Future Cruise Sales desk while you’re still onboard and take advantage of the Disney Cruise Line  onboard credit perks and then transfer your reservation to an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Inquire about discounts and other booking incentives with the individual agent and then stack your credits and incentives and shop till you drop on your upcoming cruise!

The “takeover” is Authorized by Disney…they actually even give us an official form for it, and it changes nothing on your existing reservation except adding the travel agent to your reservation.

Use your onboard credits to book spa treatments, purchase items in the gift shop, drinks at the bar and much much more! The possibilities are endless and every little bit helps!

The Future Cruise Booklet actually leaves a place for you to write in an agency/agent name when you book your cruise onboard so if you already have an agent you know and trust, write their name down but be sure to follow up with them when you get home to let them know a reservation is coming their way. If you don’t already have a travel agent you can write down: Michele Dakho/Pixie Vacations (*wink wink,* nudge nudge) and i’ll make sure you’re taken care of! If you have questions about Disney Cruise Line feel free to contact me! Michele@PixieVacations.com

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Benefits of staying on Disney World Property

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“It’s just a place to sleep” is the theory of hotel choice for many traveling families; including those traveling to Walt Disney World. On the heels of the increase in ticket price you may be tempted to start re-analyzing your Disney vacation and seeing where you can cut costs…the bulk of which lies in your accommodations. Before you grab your red pen and calculator, consider the benefits of staying on property, you might be surprised to find they often outweigh the cost!

Let’s take a look at what the benefits of being on “property” have to offer you!

Parks – Disney Resort hotels are right in the middle of the action. You are close the major theme parks which decreases your travel time so you can spend more time in the parks and less time getting there.

Rates - Disney runs promotions on their resort properties which can often be turned into packages. Current resort promotions include Free Dining and Late Summer Room Offers. Pixie Vacations also has exclusive rates for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival and Late Summer Travel.

Options - Disney has something for everyone and its accommodations are no exception. Disney Value Resort Hotels, Disney Moderate Resort Hotels and Disney Deluxe & Villa Resort Hotels resorts offer a range of options from budget conscious to plush tastes. There are over 20 resorts to choose from, be transported to a Caribbean Island, a Hawaiian Paradise or a Mansion on the Bayou.

Package deliveryShop till you drop and never carry a thing! During your purchase ask about package delivery and all you’ll carry is a green receipt. Your package will arrive a day or two later and you will be notified via voicemail on your room phone that your package is available in your resort gift shop.

Extra Magic Hours – Resort guests can take advantage of lower crowds during Extra Magical Hours, which rotate daily and offer you either early admission into the parks or extended stay after the park closes. Extra Magical Hours are a great way to experience the parks without the crowds, and the Florida heat!

Resort Services -  Your customized Magic Your Way Package is placed on your Key To the World Card at check-in. Your “room key” serves as your dining plan (if you selected one), your park admission, and your room key. You can also opt to add charging privileges to your card and eliminate the need to carry cash. Charging privileges can be customized, so if you don’t want your children going on a shopping spree you can choose to have your credit card linked to the adults cards only. Disney cast members are available 24/7 to make sure your having a magical experience. Visit the front desk for park hours, time guides and maps or stop over at the concierge desk to rearrange dining reservations. The phone in your room can connect you to any major department with the touch of a button, so Disney service is always at your disposal.

TransportationDisney’s Magical Express is a complimentary service for Disney Resort guests that includes round trip ground transportation from airport to resort. The Magical Express bus will pick you up at the airport and take you to your resort. You don’t even have to worry about your luggage, place the provided yellow luggage tags on your checked baggage and Disney will take care of the rest. No standing in line at baggage claim, waiting then loading and unloading. Just walk to your Magical Express bus and your luggage will magically arrive at your resort at a later time. The transportation doesn’t end when you arrive at your resort. Transportation options include buses, monorails and boats to take you to the theme parks, you can also utilize them to get to other resorts.

Yes you need to stay on property. If you haven’t experienced the benefits of being on property now is the time! Take advantage of one of these great promotions or ask your Disney travel agent for more details about the resorts and what would work for you. We started off talking about money and where to cut costs, can you afford NOT to stay on property?

What’s your favorite thing about staying on property, tell us below!

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