The Disney Difference; Adventures by Disney

Let us introduce you to the many reasons why with Adventures by Disney® Guests are choosing one of the most memorable and carefree vacations available. We call those reasons the Disney Difference.

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Two Disney-trained Adventure Guides
Each tour includes Adventure Guides – experts in the history and culture of the locations you visit – who serve as concierge, guide and storyteller, providing personal attention and historical insight to you and your family throughout your trip.

Our vacation planning experts have traveled the globe crafting fun, immersive, authentic experiences and have hand-selected hotels, activities and restaurants that your entire family is sure to love. Adventures by Disney Adventure Guides will ensure your trip is seamless and, above all, memorable.

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Junior Adventurers
Each trip is designed with your entire family in mind. Children – also known as Junior Adventurers – can embark on a scavenger hunt at the Louvre in France or learn how to make pizza in Italy. Teens will love the archery lessons in South Africa and horseback riding in the Canadian Rockies.

Adults indulge in wine tastings and private dinners as Junior Adventurers enjoy special Disney Movie Nights. By providing fun for everyone – kids, teens, parents and grandparents - Adventures by Disney vacations brings your family closer together during your trip.

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Exclusive VIP Access
When you travel with Adventures by Disney, you’ll receive special perks you just wouldn’t find if you were traveling on your own. Bypass the lines at popular museums and attractions. Enjoy private events and privately guided tours. Gain backstage access at places such as Disneyland® Park. It’s all part of the Adventures by Disney VIP treatment.

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Authentic Experiences & Activities
Although anyone can take you to a place, we’ll bring you closer to it through cultural experiences with local experts, special thrills just for Junior Adventurers, interaction with historical characters and engaging adventures for everyone.

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Storytelling and Surprises
No adventure would be complete without the special Disney touches that bring some of the world’s greatest stories to life. Spend time with the costumed historical figure of Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia or meet Marco Polo in Venice.

Throughout your adventure, you can be sure to expect unique experiences and receive mementos that celebrate the culture and history of the places you visit.

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Disney Service and Convenience
An Adventures by Disney family vacation features the impeccable service, tradition and attention to detail that is the hallmark of Disney the world over. For your convenienceAdventures by Disney takes care of the details – including your luggage and hotel check-in – so that you don’t have to plan anything. Just relax, have fun and enjoy an unforgettable vacation!

Become a Disney Travel Specialist

Magical Memories Travel Mentorship Program

Disney Specialist

 

Becoming a Certified Disney Specialist is just the tip of the iceberg in the training you will need to succeed as a Disney Travel Consultant.  If you are new to this industry, you probably have a million questions and concerns you’d like to discuss with someone who has experience.  Disney’s training is fun and exciting and it prepares you to sell Disney Destinations to your clients, but it doesn’t help you set up or run a successful travel business.  That’s where I come in.

 

I will teach you how and where to find your clients

I will walk you through the booking and invoicing process step-by-step

I will provide on-demand assistance during office hours – 1 hour call back window any other time

I will teach you how to provide the concierge level services your clients will demand

I will give you tips and information for how to structure and set-up your business

I will help you plan group cruises aboardDisney Cruise Line

I will help you establish a web presence and use social media to promote your business

 

Although we specialize in Disney, you will be able to sell any travel product a client demands

You’ll have access to Disney Agent Rate specials (when offered) for your own travel

 

The up-front fee for my services is $400.00; this includes:

 

Establishing you as an independent contractor affiliated with a host agency

Weekly phone training sessions

On demand access to help and support

E and O insurance as provided by host

 

 

The commission split for the first year, or until you’ve generated $75,000.00 in sales, is 50/50; this split is after 10% service fee is paid to host. After meeting this goal, or completing one year of training, you can choose to operate without further training or mentorship, thereby keeping all commissions to which you’re entitled after establishing yourself with the host agency of your choice, or you can elect to remain with Magical Memories with a commission split of 70/30 (70 for you, 30 for us) and we will continue to cover the above costs and fees associated with running your business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aulani – And $500.00 Disney Gift Card!

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i
Buy 4 Nights in Paradise, Get the 5th Night Free!
Plus a Limited Time Offer of a $500 Disney Gift Card for Your family!

With this Special Grand Opening Offer, your family can experience Aulani – the newest Disney Resort – and enjoy your most magical vacation yet when you stay 4 nights and get your 5th consecutive night free! In addition to this great special,  for a limited time, a $500 Disney Gift Card with a minimum 5 night stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i will be yours! The Disney Gift Card may be used for dining, spa treatments, family recreation activities and at the front desk upon checkout.

For information or booking:

rhonda@magicalmemoriestravel.net

866-610-0499

 

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Aulani 5th Night Free Grand Opening Offer!
Standard room: 5 nights from $780 per person
Other categories are also available on this special offer
Travel 11/27 – 12/24/11, 01/04 – 01/31/12 (blackouts may apply), book 10/14/11 – 12/16/11

Adventures by Disney – Egypt

Adventures by Disney® Egypt itineraries allow your family to discover the spirit of a land of ancient history and timeless mysteries.

The adventure begins in the heart of fabled Cairo where you will encounter phenomenal treasures at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and stroll through the bustling Khan Khalili marketplace. A ride of a lifetime awaits your family in Giza as you embark on camelback ride past the Great Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx. In Aswan,  board the M/S Tulip for a three-day cruise down the Nile River to majestic Luxor. Once on the West Bank of the Nile, you will visit the Valley of the Kings where you will delve into the secrets of Tutankhamen’s Tomb and explore the fascinating world of the pharaohs. Finally, your family will enjoy seaside fun while snorkeling the vibrant reefs of the Red Sea at Ras Mohammed National Park.

These 7- and 9-night itineraries offer an unforgettable encounter with one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. Just see for yourself!

For more information on Adventures by Disney‘s Egyptian itinerary, or other Adventures by Disney Destinations, please contact  me:

rhonda@magicalmemoriestravel.net

866-610-0499

****Adventures by Disney has been named the World’s leading Luxury Tour Operator and North America’s Best Luxury tour Operator by the 2009 and 2010 World Travel Awards.

The Grand Floridian

 

 

In my series on luxury options when vacation with Disney I’d be remiss not to include the Grand Floridian.  Spectacular in every way!   Monorail service,  stunning view of the Magic Kingdom, indulgent guest services in whimsical setting on the edge of the lagoon.  Offering the ultimate in luxury, elegance and sophistication, this Victorian-inspired Resort pays homage to the golden era of the “Sunshine State.”

The sample pricing and inclusions below are based on a five night stay; January 2012 arrival for a family of four; 2 adults and 2 children ages 8 and 10.   Accommodations are Suite in the Outer Lodge and ticket/dining/entertainment package is Platinum.

OuterBuildingSuites provide access to Concierge service at the Royal Palm Club and Sugarloaf Club, which includes personalized Front Desk and Guest Services, turndown service and a lounge with continental breakfast,middaysnacks, afternoon tea, evening wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres, and late night cordials and desserts. The Outer Lodge 2-Bedroom Suites have a master bedroom with king-size bed, second bedroom with 2 queen-size beds, parlor area with queen-size sleeper sofa, conference table, 3 baths and 2 balconies. All suites are non-smoking. Amenities include DVD player, in-room safe, high-speed Internet access (additional fee), voice mail, phone in bath area, make-up mirror, robes, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, refrigerator and coffeemaker. A crib is available upon request. These suites are located in Outer Buildings and offer views of the Courtyard Pool or the Seven Seas Lagoon.

Experience the ultimate vacation with the Magic Your Way Platinum Dining and Entertainment package which provides three meals and two snacks per person per night, unlimited use of select recreation including golf, admission to Cirque du Soleil La Nouba, a dazzling fireworks cruise, reserved seating at Fantasmic!, a select spa treatment, turndown service and more!

And yes, dinner at Victoria and Albert’s for the adults is included!

Total cost:  $9,067.50.

 

For booking of information:

rhonda@magicalmemoriestravel.net

866-610-0499

 

 

 

 

 

Disneyland Resort Hotel Offer

Now, your famil can save up to 30%* on a stay at one of the Hotels of the Disneyland® Resort, for arrivals most nights Oct. 2 – Dec. 24, 2011.

Offer Details:
Save up to 30%* off a room-only reservation at Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel.
Save up to 25%* off a room-only reservation at the Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa.

Booking & Travel Windows:
Book this offer Sept. 13 – Oct. 15, 2011, for a broader selection of travel dates, with arrivals most nights Oct. 2 – Dec. 24, 2011.

Book this offer Oct. 16 – Dec. 10, 2011, for arrivals most nights Nov. 1 – Dec. 24, 2011.

This offer is not available for travel Nov. 23-25, 2011, and travel on this offer must be completed by Dec. 25, 2011.

 

This offer applies only to hotel bookings, so what about park tickets you ask?

Of course I can add these to your hotel stay, we can even add dining customizing your entire trip … and you still save 25 – 30% on your resort accommodations!

For information or booking:

rhonda@magicalmemoriestravel.net

866-610-0499

Alauni Facts and Details

Resort Overview Aulani is relaxed yet regal with detailed touches of Disneymagic. The white sandy beach, tropical gardens, turquoise lagoons and sparkling waterfalls are just a few highlights of this balmy paradise. Inside the Resort, lava rock rises up through the floor of the grand lobby as dual pools of water cross the expanse: one gently flows with lilies while the other rushes wildly through. This Hawaiian philosophy of balance – bright and shadowy, brisk and slow, delicate and coarse – resonates deeply throughout the resort. It reflects not only the nature of the islands, but the spirit of its people.Add to this the exhilarating enchantment of Disney through its family entertainment and recreation, and you’ll find a world of fun at your fingertips! Location Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, is part of the Ko Olina Resort Community & Marina, which is located on the western shore of O’ahu about 17 miles from the Honolulu International Airport in Hawai’i. Aulani rests on 21 acres of beachfront property in the Ko Olina Resort & Marina development. Address Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai’i 92-1185 Ali’inui Drive Kapolei, HI 96707 Basic Resort Facts 21 acres 460 Villas, including 12 Grand Villas 359 hotel rooms, including 16 suites 4 restaurants 2 lounges 10 recreation facilities (see below) 23,000-square-foot spa includes both indoor (18,000 sq ft) and outdoor (5,000 sq ft) space. Includes 15 treatment rooms and Mikimiki Fitness Center. 4 whirlpool spas 14,545-square-foot conference center 36,695 square feet of outdoor venues Storytelling fire pit Features Spa & fitness center Kids club (Aunty’s Beach House) Conference center Restaurants Shopping Weddings Recreation Facilities Waikolohe Stream Conservation Pool Menehune Adventure Trail Waikolohe Pool Wailana Pool Menehune Bridge Rainbow Reef (snorkel lagoon) Aunty’s Beach House Pau Hana Room Beach Entertainment Pool parties Fire pit storytelling Resort tours Character meet ‘n’ greets Wellness activities Sunset ceremonies Lawn parties And more! Opening Dates Phase 1 – Fall 2011 Transportation The primary forms of transportation used in O’ahu are: Rentals: Cars, mopeds and motorcycles are all available to rent if you wish to explore O’ahu on your own. If you want to have a rental car during your stay, it’s best to reserve a car in advance at the Honolulu International Airport. Taxi: Taxis are a great way to get around town. Taxi stands are located at most malls, in the business district or at the airport. You can also call to have a taxi pick you up. The Bus: Known as TheBus, this public transportation option offers extensive routes and destinations, with special visitor passes for multiple day use. The nearest bus stop is 1 mile from Aulani. Trolley: While its coverage is not as extensive as the Bus, the trolley does go to the most popular tourist destinations and offers special tickets with unlimited rides over a number of days. Weather Averages With clear skies and warm temperatures, Hawai’i boasts some of the best weather in the world. Keep in mind, however, that weather conditions can vary depending on which side of the island you are visiting and at what altitude, with temperatures dropping the higher up you travel into the mountains. Time Zone The Hawai’i-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) is 5 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST) and 2 hours behind Pacific Standard Time (PST). Hawai’i does not recognize daylight savings time. Therefore, during those months add an extra hour to EST and PST times. < Return to top

The Disney Magic

Disney Magic: Welcome Home Soon, the Disney Magic will bid “adieu” to Europe and receive a warm “welcome home” in Florida. But, the homecoming won’t last long. Beginning next May, the ship embarks on a new journey – Disney’s first-ever cruises sailing from New York and Galveston.

For more information or to book a cruise aboard this classic ocean liner:

rhonda@magicalmemoriestravel.net

866-610-0499

Disney For Adults Only!

ADVENTURES BY DISNEY

Adult Exclusive Departures

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Offering all of the benefits of an Adventures by Disney® vacation with an added twist of sophistication these unique departures include entertainment, dining, local expert presentations and VIP experiences designed specifically for adult travelers.

So celebrate an anniversary. Take that long overdue girls’ trip. Make your honeymoon plans. Or set off on the adventure you and your best friend have always dreamed of going on.

Adventures by Disney Adult Exclusive trips are a complete departure from the everyday vacation.

 

Adventures by Disney is the number one rated luxury tour company in the world!

 

For information including departure dates, rates and itineraries please call or email:

 

rhonda@magicalmemoriestravel.net

866-610-0499

2012 Booking Now!

The 2012 Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, vacation packages are now available to book. Featuring magical elements for families, the packages are valid for arrivals beginning January 2012.

 

Here are some 2012 updates:

Walt Disney World Resort

At the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, each 2012 Magic Your Way* Package from Walt Disney Travel Company come with “Magical Extras” benefits that will help your family explore Disney beyond the Theme Parks.

“Magical Extras” include an array of activities like a15% discount on most spa services of 50 minutes or greater at many Niki Bryan Spa locations throughout the Resort, discounts giving guests 15% off the regular price of any boat rental and 15% off the regular price of select Guided Bass Fishing Excursions at participating Walt Disney World marina locations, and a 15% discount on the regular hourly rate at a Children’s Activity Center at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel.

Walt Disney Travel Company vacation packages also may include a dining plan. The Magic Your Way Package plus Dining allows your family to experience a wide variety of select restaurants, connect with the family at a Table-service restaurant, dine with Disney characters, take in a dinner show and now includes a refillable drink mug. Detailed dining plan brochures are available on upon request.  rhonda@magicalmemoriestravel.net

Disneyland Resort

At the Disneyland® Resort in California, every Walt Disney Travel Company vacation package includes the chance to interact with some Disney Characters in Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness** one hour before Mickey’s Toontown opens to the general public.

All 3-day or longer Walt Disney Travel Company vacation packages include a souvenir Disneyland Resort Park Hopper® ticket which is for admission to both Theme Parks and preferred seating at select attractions in Disney California Adventure™ Park. Included in this ticket is one Magic Morning admission in Disneyland® Park before the Park opens to the public!

Walt Disney Travel Company vacation packages also include an exclusive collectible pin, lanyard and luggage tag for each member of the family, as well as a “Welcome” phone call from a Disney Character.

There are lots of great reasons to visit in 2012, including exciting new additions to Disney California Adventure Park, such as Cars Land. All around you, the sights and sounds of Radiator Springs bring the hit Disney·Pixar Cars movies to life – with 12 acres of supercharged entertainment and attractions to get your motor running!

The Disneyland Resort vacation package provides the magic of Disney from check-in to check-out at one of three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort: Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel, Disneyland® Hotel or Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa.

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai’i

Walt Disney Travel Company 2012 packages to Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, are also now available to book. Information about room pricing, ground transportation, travel insurance and air options is available; rhonda@magicalmemoriestravel.net

Aulani, which opens on Aug. 29, 2011, offers your family a new way to vacation in Hawai’i, complete with luxurious accommodations in an idyllic ocean setting.

 

Call or email for further information!

 

866-610-0499

 

rhonda@magicalmemoriestravel.net