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Adventures by Disney Central Europe Vacation Coming in 2014

New for 2014, Adventures by Disney will offer a vacation to Central Europe. The 9-day, 8-night Adventures by Disney Central Europe vacation invites you to uncover the hidden treasures of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. On this adventure, you will travel off the beaten path in the enchanting cities of Prague, Salzburg, and Vienna. Plus, you will spend three nights at a majestic resort in the Alps. Another new feature for 2014, Adventures by Disney will enhance its current Italy itinerary and add teen-focused activities to existing journeys.

Here’s a sneak peek at the new Central Europe itinerary, beginning in 2014: “Austria, Germany, and Czech Republic”
Some of the exciting cities you will travel to include Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Berchtesgaden, Salzburg, and Vienna! The journey begins in Prague and Cesky Krumlov, where parents and children alike will be able to make their very own marionettes with local craftsmen. Then, embark on a picturesque walking tour of the city’s most historical landmarks. In Germany, you can soak in the scenic Bavarian Alps and visit the Ice Cave of Eishole before slipping into a village bakery where you can make pretzels. Guests will take in the sights and sounds of Salzburg with a tour of Hellbrunn Castle and a performance from Duo Mozart Violinists. When the trip concludes in Vienna, families can partake in private Quadrille lessons, learning the timeless art of waltzing from those who know it best. Finally, guests will enjoy a private dinner at an emperor’s pavilion in the Vienna Zoo.

Across six different continents, Adventures by Disney takes you on vacations you never dreamed possible, fostering an adventurous environment to build everlasting bonds and heartwarming memories.

Are you ready to start planning your 2014 Adventures by Disney Central Europe vacation or any other Adventures by Disney vacation? Email spreadingmagic@gmail.com for more information or your free quote! 

Kick Off Summer with a Disney Parks Monstrous 24-Hour “All-Nighter”

You can prepare yourself for a fun-filled summer of fright, courtesy of the gang from Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University!

Mike and Sulley are stopping by from their “alma monster” to scare up some school spirit at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California.

Come scream the day away—and maybe even an entire night too—at the Disney parks Monstrous 24-Hour “All-Nighter” as you take in the latest and greatest thrills, including a few monstrous surprises!

Enjoy a Monstrous 24-Hour Event
On May 24, 2013, for one day and one night only, you will have the chance to spend 24 whole hours inside select Disney parks!

From 6:00 AM, May 24 to 6:00 AM, May 25, 2013, on each coast, experience monster madness inside the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort, along with Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort. You can experience special entertainment, Monsters-themed merchandise, frightening food, and boo-verages at this “All-Nighter” that is sure to be one scary good time!

A Day and Night at Walt Disney World Resort
You can enjoy the fun when Mike and Sulley take their turn as Grand Marshals of the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade at Magic Kingdom. You can watch along and wave, or even make your way to a special after-dark screening of Disney•Pixar’sMonsters, Inc. in Tomorrowland.

For a fun character encounter, make sure you join the delightful duo of Chip ‘n’ Dale when they drop in to Town Square. Don’t forget to make time to take some pictures, or head inside the Town Square Theater to see Mickey and Minnie.

Would you still like to experience more at Magic Kingdom? Then fill this magical cup of fun all the way to the brim and boogie down at a late night dance party held in and around the courtyard of Cinderella Castle!

Rock Around the Clock at the Disneyland Resort
Over at the Disneyland Resort, you can hit up the dance floor at Disneyland Park! You will be able to get your groove going in Tomorrowland—courtesy of the TLT “Monstrous” Dance Club—or make your way to Mickey’s Toontown, where you can party alongside some of your favorite Disney Characters.

Would you prefer a more royal affair? Then, you should head to the new Fantasy Faire Royal Theatre as it transforms into a late-night dance hall—complete with live music—or you can cross the Esplanade into Disney California Adventure Park, where a variety of memory-making opportunities await!

When you hit the road to Hollywood Land, you’ll find the freshly built Monsters University “dorms.” Plus, you can even check out the new Monsters University-themed float leading the popular Pixar Play Parade. Don’t forget to stop by for a monstrous meet up where you can snap some photos with Mike and Sulley. You won’t want to miss capturing these magic moments that will last a lifetime!

Take Home a Sulley-Inspired Ear Hat
Looking to bring home a special souvenir from this all-night event? As part of Limited Time Magic, you can purchase a Sulley-inspired ear hat or a commemorative 24 Hours “It’s Eye-Mazing” T-shirt. Both of these items will be available at select locations, including:

  • Emporium in Magic Kingdom park
  • Emporium in Disneyland Park
  • Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure Park

Are you unable to make it to the parks for the party? You can still take advantage of a special offer to purchase the 24 Hour “It’s Eye-Mazing” T-shirt online, which will be available while supplies last!

And if you’re looking for even more monstrous merchandise, lock your eyes on a few other newly created Monsters-themed items, including some Mike “one eye” glasses!

Sweet Treats to Feed the Monster Within
With all the excitement, you may be craving a tantalizing treat to fend off your ferocious appetite. Whether you’re headed to Disney World or Disneyland, you will find a series of all new sweets just for the special occasion!

Be on the lookout for Monstrous cupcakes, cake pops and green and blue cotton candy, along with some new takes on long-time classics like the Monsters-inspired Mike and Sulley decorative apples.

Be There or Be Scared
With so many delightfully monstrous surprises in store, this 24-Hour “All-Nighter” is sure to be one magical event! No matter where you walk through the gates, you’re sure to find an unforgettable time—all part of Limited Time Magic!

Would you like to make this summer a monstrously fun and unforgettable summer? Start planning your next Disney World vacation and take advantage of some great special offers for travel through September! Contact Siera for your free quote at spreadingmagic@gmail.com! 

Sceptre Tours 2013 Affordable Luxury Scotland Vacation

Sceptre’s 2013 Affordable Luxury Scotland is a 24-karat gold vacation, great for those who don’t want a guided tour!

When you arrive in Glasgow you will pick up your car and head to the 4-star Devere Deluxe Cameron House, located on the bonnie banks of Loch Lommond! Your first night will be spent in this lovely hotel where you will experience the finest in Scottish hospitality. Sumptuous rooms offer guests a relaxing night’s sleep. But first be sure to have a bite to eat at one of the four on-premises hotels as well as a single malt at the Great Scots bar. Day two will see you heading northeast to Auchterarder and the World-famous 5 Star Gleneages Hotel. This award-winning Spa & Golf Resort set within the gentle beauty of 850 acres of Perthshire countryside is home to three championship golf courses, a sparkling, award-winning spa and an exhilarating array of outdoor activities. While you are only there one night the experience will be memorable for the luxury and attention to detail you will experience.

On day three you will make your way further north to the stunning 4-star Atholl Palace in Pitlochry. Here within the wild & rugged Scottish Highlands where the River Tummel flows to the Tay, sits the historic small town of Pitlochry. The Atholl Palace Hotel, the epitome of Scottish Baronial splendour, stands overlooking wooded parkland grounds and the town to the surrounding hills. Originally opened as the Athole Hydropathic in Victorian times, the hotel retains many features of the traditional large country house, with bedroom facilities and standards which often exceed expectations and complement spacious, relaxing public areas. For two nights you will call this amazing property home as you explore the surrounding area’s rustic charm and beauty.

On day 6 you will head northwest to St. Andrews for your final night at the Old Course Hotel. As a regular member of the Best Hotels in the World list and receiver of multiple accolades from Conde Naste and Travel & Leisure, this hotel is the perfect place to relax and organize all of the amazing memories you collected over the previous days. Bordering the renowned 17th ‘Road Hole’ of the Old Course in the Home of Golf, the Old Course Hotel enjoys a spectacular location overlooking the famous links courses, the West Sands beach and the beautiful Scottish coastline. Discover the historic university town of St Andrews, just a short stroll from the resort, and explore the surrounding countryside of the ancient Kingdom of Fife. With a combination of classically elegant and contemporary interiors, the hotel offers quietly confident service, luxurious facilities and a warm welcome in the finest traditions of Scottish hospitality.

Contact spreadingmagic@gmail.com for more information on your affordable luxury Scotland vacation!

Walt Disney Travel Company Luggage Tags by American Tourister

 

Samsonite, the world’s leading luggage brand, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, making American Tourister the “Official Luggage of the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts.” As part of the agreement, American Tourister will receive branding on the luggage tags included in Walt Disney Travel Company Florida and California Guest Documents. Your luggage tags now feature fun, Disney-themed artwork, as well as the American Tourister logo.

When you book a 2013 Magic Your Way package at Disney World, each guest on the reservation will receive one of these souvenir Disney keepsake luggage tags. The Magic Your Way package includes resort accommodations at the hotel of your choice as well as a customizable Magic Your Way theme park tickets.

There are many other features included in Magic Your Way packages:

  • Walt Disney World marina discounts
  • Disney’s miniature golf experience
  • Disney Quest indoor interactive theme park admission ticket
  • Planet Hollywood $15 meal voucher and souvenir keepsake
  • Arcade game card
  • Children’s activity centers discount
  • Spa discount
  • Guided fishing excursion discount
  • Sammy Duvall’s water sport discount
  • Splitsville Luxury Lanes discount
Of course, you’ll also receive all the other great perks of staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.

Have you received these new Walt Disney Company luggage tags by American Tourister? What do you think of them?

Email spreadingmagic@gmail.com today to book your Walt Disney World vacation!

2013 Tuscan Experience Tour with Sceptre Tours

Sceptre Tours is a great option for the best in unique custom luxury vacations to Italy!

Are you looking to go to Italy, but not sure you want to tackle a foreign county and foreign language on your own? Why don’t you consider a 2013 Tuscan Experience tour with Sceptre tours?

The Tuscan region of Italy is truly a celebration of the senses. Known for its scenic beauty, rich history, priceless art, culinary pleasures and fine wines, Tuscany reminds us that life is to be enjoyed. And there may be no better way to enjoy a visit to this region than with Sceptre Tours “Tuscan Experience,” a unique, yet affordable escorted tour ideal for small or large groups. In fact, because all departures are guaranteed, there’s no risk of this tour being cancelled; even for groups as small as 2! Guests traveling on the Tuscan Experience Tour will be reminded of just how beautiful life can be when they allow their senses to be heightened by the tastes, aromas, beauty and laughter that await them on this magnificent adventure. Guests on the Tuscan Experience will spend 5 nights at Villa Casagrande, a 14th century villa located in the heart of Pienza, and where each glorious day will begin. From wine tastings, Tuscan feasts, a 3-hour Tuscan cooking class and opportunities to sample some of the world’s finest hams, cheeses and salami, to strolls through ancient villages with their majestic squares, medieval and Renaissance architecture, cobblestone streets, beautiful fountains, and of course local artisans and shops, this itinerary delivers the full Tuscan experience. And because life is best enjoyed when we are rested, the itinerary was designed to allow you plenty of free time to spend as you wish- whether that means shopping, dining, strolling or enjoying an afternoon nap.

Would like more information on planning your 2013 Tuscan Experience tour? Contact me at spreadingmagic@gmail.com!

Three Disney Theme Parks will stay open for 24 hours

Monsters

Three Disney Theme Parks will stay open for 24 hours during Memorial Day Weekend to kick off a Monstrous Summer on both coasts. This first-ever, three-park all-night party is happening at the Magic Kingdom Park in Florida, and Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in California. The Parks will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24 to 6 a.m., May 25, 2013, local time.

  • In Florida, Magic Kingdom Park will feature a “Monsters University” theme where Mike and Sulley will be the Grand Marshals of the “Celebrate a Dream Come True” day parade and make appearances in Tomorrowland. There will be extra entertainment throughout the day and night, including characters in their pajamas in Town Square during the late night and early morning, and late-night dance parties in and around the courtyard of Cinderella Castle.
  • In California, your Clients will be able to party the night away at both parks with special entertainment including: a “Monsters University” “TLT Monstrous” Dance Club and Star Wars characters in Tomorrowland and late-night Character Pajama Party in Mickey’s ToonTown at Disneyland Park. The new Fantasy Faire Royal Theatre atDisneyland Park will become a Royal Dance Hall late at night with a live band and dancing; and Guests of Disney California Adventure Park will find Monstrous photo opportunities with new “Monsters University” “Dorms” in Hollywood Land and a new “Monsters University” float leading the Pixar Play Parade.

Beyond Memorial Day Weekend, it’s shaping up to be a Monstrous Summer at Disney Parks, with a colossal lineup of unforgettable experiences, including entertainment enhancements celebrating the characters of “Monsters University.”

  • Mike and Sulley are dropping in from MU to scare up fun all summer long. Some of the monstrous surprises in store include all-new, collegiate settings in which your Clients can meet their favorite aspiring scarers. On the Backlot atDisney’s Hollywood Studios, Guests will find the Monsters University Student Union, complete with a view of the campus. Meanwhile, at Disney California Adventure Park, Mike and Sulley can be found right outside the university dorms, recreated in Hollywood Land.
  • Also at Disney California Adventure Park, Mike and Sulley show their MU spirit as they lead daily performances of thePixar Play Parade, and at Magic Kingdom Park, your Clients will chuckle along with the gang at the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, where they’ve been studying new jokes and are ready to graduate to new comedic bits in honor of their alma mater.

It may be summer vacation, but Monsters University will be in session all season at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts!

Originally posted by Disney Parks Blog

Adventures by Disney Launches Tours Specifically for Multi-Generational Families

In 2013, Adventures by Disney encourages you to bring the whole family along on multi-generational departures to Italy, London/Paris and Ireland.

While all Adventures by Disney tours are designed for families, these specialized adventures are specifically tailored to support the needs of groups traveling with multiple generations.

Each departure features a professional photographer on-hand throughout the adventure to capture memory-making moments. And, you will experience the Disney Differences that Adventures by Disney is known for, including dedicated Adventure Guides, knowledgeable local experts, hands-on educational activities, VIP privileges, private ground transportation and extraordinary accommodations.

With all of the details planned in advance, it’s easy for grandparents and parents to relax and immerse themselves in the most valuable experience of all –quality time with their family.

Adventures by Disney presents three multi-generational departures, created with the whole family in mind:

The Emerald Isle

Aug. 13, 2013 – 8 Days/7 Nights

Dublin, Cashel, Killarney and Newmarket-on-Fergus

Families will feel like they have reached a pot of gold as they discover the treasures of Ireland with Adventures by Disney. With excursions through legendary castles and authentic Irish dancing lessons, one can’t help but embrace the luck of the Irish.

Cities of Knights and Lights

July 22, 2013 – 8 Days/7 Nights

London, Windsor, Stonehenge, Paris and Versailles

Your Clients will step into the stories of fairy tale characters and kings in two of the most magical cities in Europe. From Buckingham Palace to the Eiffel Tower, Westminster Abbey to the Notre Dame Cathedral, they will experience unforgettable sites through hands-on experiences designed just for families.

Viva Italia

July 18, 2013 – 9 Days/8 Nights

Rome, Orvieto, Tuscany, Artimino, Florence and Venice

From exploring the masterpieces of Rome to pasta-making with an Italian chef and floating along the grand canals of Venice, you will experience the spirit of Italy from the moment they arrive.

 

Email spreadingmagic@gmail.com today for more information or to book your Adventures by Disney vacation!

Destination Wedding at Couples Resorts in Jamaica or Barbados

Are you thinking about a destination wedding? These are perfect for small, intimate gatherings and low-stress weddings! Check out what you could have with a destination wedding at Couples Resorts in either Jamaica or Barbados!

Dreams come true when you celebrate your destination wedding at Couples Resorts.

At Couples Resorts, your life together begins in one of the most idyllic settings in the world. On that very special day, Couples Resorts promises to make sure everything is absolutely perfect.

From vibrant bridal bouquets to gourmet menus to thrilling live entertainment—their staff pays meticulous attention to every detail to create an unforgettable occasion. Your dedicated wedding planner will make all the arrangements according to your specific instructions—leaving you free to enjoy the moment with your loved ones.

Catering to a range of styles and budgets, their personalized wedding packages offer fabulous choices. Whether exchanging vows on the white sand beach or on your own private island, hosting intimate outdoor dinners or memorable receptions with sumptuous buffets, you will find everything you ever dreamed of at Couples Resorts.

Every exquisite wedding celebration at Couples Resorts includes the following:

  • On Property Wedding Coordinator
  • Wedding Officiant
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Celebratory T-shirts for Bride & Groom
  • Designer Wedding Cake, Fresh Floral Arrangements, Sparkling Wine
  • Dock for MP3 Player/iPod
  • Exclusive Wedding/Honeymoon registry
  • Professional Photo Shoot
  • Automated Online Wedding Calendar

Would you like more information on a destination wedding at Couples Resorts? Contact Siera at spreadingmagic@gmail.com!

Disney Store Deals as of April 27, 2013

Here is a list of the latest special offers you can take advantage from at the Disney Store!

Free Shipping on Orders of $75 or more with code: SHIPTODAY

$12 Soft Dolls

$10 Disney Princess Costume Accessory Set with a Purchase of $25 or more

Up to 50% Off Vinylmation

$8 each when you buy 2 or more Mini Bean Bag Plush

$16 each when you buy 2 or more Medium Plush

$12 each when you buy 2 or more Small Plush

$10 each when you buy 2 or more Classic Dolls

$10 each when you buy 2 or more Figure Sets

$6 each when you buy 2 or more Die Cast Cars

25% off Adult Style Favorites

Fairy Tale Sale

$11 each when you buy 2 or more Baby Cuddly Bodysuits

$10 each when you buy 2 or more Kids Graphic Tees

$10 each when you buy 2 or more Baby Graphic Tees

$15 each when you buy 2 or more Adult Graphic Tees

$18 each when you buy 2 or more Adult Graphic Tees- Plus Sizes

Mix and Match Plush Pillows are 2 for $49.95

2 for $15 MiniMousekeEars

$6 each when you buy 2 or more Kids Meal Time Magic

$9 each when you buy 2 or more Adult Drinkware

Buy Two Movies, Get One Free Plus Free Shipping on select titles with code: GOODNESS

2 for $25 Personalized Books- Standard Format

2 for $30 Personalized Books- Large Format

Welcome to Spreading Magic!

Welcome to Spreading Magic! My name is Siera and I am a travel agent with Destinations to Explore. I love to travel and my goal is to help spread the magic of travel! My favorite place in the whole world is the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. I even had my very own Disney Fairytale Wedding and Honeymoon there. It was everything I had ever dreamed of and then some!

I have also had the opportunity to do some traveling throughout the world though, too. I have been thirteen different countires on four continents, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. I have also been able to see much of the United States, including the Hawaii islands. I love seeing new places and learning about other parts of the world.

I have many certifications and specialties including being an authorized Disney vacation planner as well as a Disney College of Knowledge graduate, a Universal Parks and Resorts specialist, cruises, Caribbean destinations, all-inclusives, and so much more. I also belong to an exclusive group specializing in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons. You can look forward to posts sharing information including planning tips and tricks, travel news, and travel deals.

You can contact me at spreadingmagic@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like a free, no obligation quote for an upcoming vacation!