New! Walt Disney World Summer Savings Offer

2012 Disney World Summer Savings Promotion

For most nights from June 15 – August 14, 2012 – Must book by June 14, 2012

Save 5% - 25% on your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel with the Summer Savings Offer.

Disney has released a new Discount Promotion for Summer 2012.   You can save on the room portion of your Disney World vacation for most arrivals from June 15 – August 14, 2012.

Some Sample Savings:

• Save 5% at Disney’s All-Star Movies, Pop Century and Port Orleans French Quarter Resorts. 
• Save 15% at Disney’s All-Star Sports and All-Star Music Resorts.
• Save 20% at Disney’s Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Coronado Springs, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside Resorts and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground.
• Save 25% at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club, BoardWalk, Animal Kingdom Lodge (standard views only, Saratoga Springs, and Old Key West Resorts.
• Other rates may be available for other Disney World Resort Hotels.

Travel Window: Book April 2 – June 14, 2012, for stays most nights June 15 – Aug. 14, 2012

Existing Reservations: This promotion can be applied to existing reservations but you’ll need to contact Disney or your travel agent and request the offer – it will not be automatically applied to your existing reservation.

Contact us today to book your Disney World Summer Vacation!

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Disney World Free Dining Promotion Announced for Aug. 25 – Sept. 29, 2012

 Free Disney Dining Promotion Released to the General Public

Disney currently has a great money saving free-dining promotion for guests booking a qualifying Disney World Vacation Package between August 25 – September 29, 2012.

Book a qualifying vacation package at a Disney moderate or deluxe resort and receive the Standard / Plus Dining Plan at no extra cost. This dining plan includes 1 counter-service meal credit, 1 table-service meal credit, and 1 snack credit per person, per night of stay. Receiving this dining plan free of charge saves a family of four at least $107 per night of stay, based on the regular cost of this dining plan. You can upgrade to the Deluxe dining plan and just pay the difference between the standard and the deluxe plans. Contact us for details.

Book a qualifying vacation package at a Disney Value Resort (All-Star or Pop Century resorts) and receive the Disney Quick-Service Dining plan at no extra cost. The quick-service plan provides two quick/counter-service meals + 1 snack per person, per night of stay. Receiving this plan at no extra cost saves a family of four about $85 per night of stay. You can upgrade to the Standard or Deluxe dining plans by paying the difference between the quick service dining plan (received at no additional cost) and your preferred dining plan. Contact us for details.

2012 Free Dining Promotion – Travel Dates: August 25 – September 29, 2012.

Minimum Requirements: Must purchase a package that includes three (3) Consecutive nights stay at a Disney Resort + at least 2-Day Disney Magic Your Way theme park Tickets.

Must book by May 18, 2012.

There are a limited number of promotional packages available at each resort so book early to get your first choice in resort.

You must pay the $200 deposit at the time of booking with the balance due 45 days prior to arrival. Deposit is fully refundable up to 46 days prior to arrival.

Suites and campsites are excluded from this offer. The Cabins at the Fort Wilderness campground are included in the promotion.

If you do not have us book this for you, be sure to tell the booking agent that you want the free dining promotion. They do not automatically apply promotions to new or existing reservations – you must specifically ask for the discount.

Existing reservations falling within these days can be altered (subject to availability) to reflect the free dining promotion. Call and ask to have the discount applied – it will not happen automatically.

Dining Reservations – Book your dining reservations immediately. The free dining promotion has a serious impact on the number of available dining reservations and some restaurants may already be fully booked at certain times. Remember that we book dining reservations on your behalf (subject to availability) when you book your Disney vacation through Build A Better Mouse Trip.

In addition to the free dining promotions, you can receive vacation planning help at no additional cost when you book your Disney vacation through Build A Better Mouse Trip. We help with establishing a “Best Days” itinerary, help with dining reservations, and provide either a subscription to Tour Guide Mike, TouringPlans.com or a new edition of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World (guidebook) to help you with touring plans that keep you ahead of the crowds and out of the long lines. Contact us today to book your vacation.

To book your free dining promotion

• Use our online form: http://www.buildabettermousetrip.com/Ordering.php  

Thank you,

Stephen

Build A Better Mouse Trip
www.buildabettermousetrip.com
Toll free: 877-815-6515

Free Dining Promotion Released to The General Public

 Disney is once again offering this great money saving promotion to guests booking a Disney “Memories” Vacation Package between August 28 – September 24, 2011.

Book a qualifying vacation package at a Disney moderate or deluxe resort and receive the Standard / Plus Dining Plan at no extra cost.   This dining plan includes 1 counter-service meal credit, 1 table-service meal credit, and 1 snack credit per person, per night of stay.   Receiving this dining plan free of charge saves a family of four at least $107 per night of stay, based on the regular cost of this dining plan. You can upgrade to the Deluxe dining plan and just pay the difference between the standard and the deluxe plans.  Contact us for details.

Book a qualifying vacation package at a Disney Value Resort (All-Star or Pop Century resorts) and receive the Disney Quick-Service Dining plan at no extra cost.  The quick-service plan provides two quick/counter-service meals + 2 snacks per person, per night of stay.   Receiving this plan at no extra cost saves a family of four about $85 per night of stay.   You can upgrade to the Standard or Deluxe dining plans by paying the difference between the quick service dining plan (received at no additional cost) and your preferred dining plan.  Contact us for details.

Travel Dates:  August 28 – September 24, 2011.

Minimum Requirements:  Must purchase a package that includes three (3) Consecutive nights stay at a Disney Resort + at least 2-Day Disney Magic Your Way theme park Tickets.

“Memories” Vacation Package  includes a Disney’s PhotoPass® Photo Book.  Choose from a variety of layouts and page designs and customize with your favorite photos! This 20-page book is printed on archival paper to preserve it for years to come.  (Note:  Online registration required. There is no charge to use Disney’s PhotoPass^® Service to capture, view or share your photos. Prints and other products are available for purchase. Photos must be claimed within 30 days of being taken. Once claimed, they will be available for 30 days from claim date. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos.)

Must book by August 27^th, 2011.   There are a limited number of promotional packages available at each resort so book early to get your first choice in travel dates and resort.

You must pay the $200 deposit at the time of booking with the balance due 45 days prior to arrival.   Deposit is fully refundable up to 46 days prior to arrival.

Suites and campsites are excluded from this offer.  The Cabins at the Fort Wilderness campground are included in the promotion.

If you do not have us book this for you, be sure to tell the booking agent that you want the free dining promotion.   They do not automatically apply promotions to new or existing reservations – you must specifically ask for the discount.

Existing reservations falling within these days can be altered (subject to availability) to reflect the free dining promotion.  Call and ask to have the discount applied – it will not happen automatically. 

Trip Insurance – The travel dates for this promotion fall within Florida’s hurricane season; consider purchasing trip insurance (either through Disney, your airline, or another insurance provider), especially if you have non-refundable, non-transferable airline tickets. Trip insurance is not usually a good value if you are driving.

Dining Reservations – Book your dining reservations immediately.  The free dining promotion has a serious impact on the number of available dining reservations and some restaurants may already be fully booked at certain times.    Remember that we book dining reservations on your behalf (subject to availability) when you book your Disney vacation through Build  A Better Mouse Trip.

In addition to the free dining promotions, you can receive vacation planning help at no additional cost when you book your Disney vacation through Build  A Better Mouse Trip.  We help with establishing a “Best Days” itinerary, help with dining reservations, and provide either a subscription to www.tourguidemike.com, www.touringplans.com, or a 2011 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World (guidebook) to help you with touring plans that keep you ahead of the crowds and out of the long lines.  Contact us today to book your vacation.   

For more information on the vacation planning services we provide, see our Build A Better Mouse Trip free dining quote and ordering page

Thank you,

Stephen

Build A Better Mouse Trip
www.buildabettermousetrip.com
Toll free:  877-815-6515         

Note: Build A Better Mouse Trip is an independent travel agency specializing in Disney World vacations.  We are not employees of Walt Disney World Resort or the Disney Travel Company.

Walt Disney World Resort in August 2010 – Crowd warnings, special events, ride closures and refurbishments

The first two weeks of August are still busy at Walt Disney World but crowd levels slowly decrease through the second half of August as kids head back to school. The weather can be hot and humid but, by doing a little advance planning, you can still plan on having a great time on your WDW summer vacation.

Crowd Warnings for Your August 2010 Trip to Walt Disney World Resort

1.)     Summer Vacation means lines and crowds. Sure, people are worried about the economy but Disney responded by offering some great promotions. Families will still be flocking to Walt Disney and the first two weeks of August will see peak crowds (an 8- 10 on a crowd scale of 1-to-10). A good touring plan will keep you ahead of the crowds and out of the long lines.

2.)    Fantasmic! (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) -This great show is no longer presented every night. It will be offered August 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29. This is a very popular show and we highly recommend it – arrive at least 60 minutes early, if you do not have a Fantasmic! Dinner package. Warning: When there are limited performances, you know Disney’s Hollywood Studios is going to be busier on days featuring a Fantasmic! show. Afternoons will be especially busy as those with Park Hopper tickets come over to see the show. You’ll probably want to catch Fantasmic! so be sure you have a good touring plan that will help you manage the crowds and you’ll be fine. Warning: This show is excellent but it does feature villains for a good 8-10 minutes. The scene is fairly intense and can be frightening to small children.

3.)    Main Street Electric Parade & SpectroMagic Parades (Magic Kingdom) - The Main Street Electric Parade is offered every night through August 14th. The SpectroMagic Parade will be presented on August 15 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24,26, 27, 28, 30. The following dates do not have a nighttime parade: August 22, 25, 29, 31.

4.)    Extra Magic Hours – (Special hours only available to Disney resort hotel guest)! We recommend that everyone avoid the Extra Magic Hour park of the day during the peak summer travel season. Disney has 33,000 hotel rooms and no one goes to Disney alone – that means too many people are pointed in the same direction at the same time. You’ll have a much nicer time by going to a less busy park. This is doubly important if you are not staying at a Disney resort – you don’t want to get to the theme park and find a bunch of Disney guests in line in front of you.

5.)    Free Dining Promotion – this promotion is offered to keep guests coming during hurricane season and after school is back in session. The crowds in the parks are moderate but this promotion really impacts the availability of dining reservations. Book your dining reservations right away.

 Special Events at Disneyworld in August 2010

1.)     Summer Nightastic! Special events in the Disney theme parks through August 14th. Magic Kingdom Theme Park – the “Main Street Electrical Parade” and the “Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular”, led by Tinker Bell, is offered nightly. Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will have new lighting effects created especially for Summer Nighastic!. “Rock N’ Glow Dance Party” in the courtyard near the Rock’n Roller Coaster.

2.)     Last Tour To Endor - August 14th, 2010 / 8:00PM – 1:00AM (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) – The Star Tours attraction will be undergoing a major re-imagineering and will reopen in 2011 but before it does, there will be a special event on August 14th with specially themed intergalactic party zones, Star WArs shows, Death Star Disco, and a Stars Wars fireworks spectacular called “Symphony in the Stars”. Costumes are encouraged. Event tickets are $75 each. For tickets: http://www.starwarscelebration.com/en/Events/Disney-Event/

3.)    DREAM OUR DREAMS – A Musical Tribute to the Legacy of Disney Benefit Concert- August 6,7 & 8 @ 8PM. Matinee performance at 2:00PM on August 8th (Epcot). Encore! Cast choir & Orchestra will perform in Epcot’s World Showplace. This special concert is a benefit for the “Make A Wish Foundation” and requires a special ticket. Tickets are $15 each, if purchased in advance through the website at http://encorecentral.org/  . Tickets are $20 (cash only) at the door.

 Temporary Ride & Attraction Closures and refurbishments at Walt Disney World in August

• Pooh’s Playful Spot & Ariel’s Grotto (Magic Kingdom) have closed for the Fantasyland Expansion.
• “it’s a small world” (Magic Kingdom) will be closed August 1 – October 22nd.
• Liberty Square Riverboat (Magic Kingdom) will be closed August 16 – 25, 2010.
• Cantina de San Angel (Restaurant – Epcot / Mexico Pavilion) is closed for a major refurbishment until September 2010.
• Toy Story Mania! (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) will be closed for refurbishment from August 16th – 28th, 2010.
• Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) will be closed for refurbishment from August 16th – November 2, 2010.
• Power Rangers (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) are leaving Disney (They’ve been sold back to the original owner) but will continue with Meet-&-greet appearances through August 7th, 2010.
• Disney’s Palm Golf Course – closed August 2 – 8, 2010.
• Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course – closed August 9 – 15, 2010.
• Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course – closed August 16 – 22, 2010.
• Disney’s Osprey Ridge Golf Course – closed August 23 – 29, 2010.
• Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course – closed August 30 – September 3, 2010.
• Disney’s Magical Express (Airport Shuttle Service) – New luggage procedure for late night arrivals. Luggage service will no longer be available for arrivals to Orlando International Airport after 10:00PM. Collect your luggage at baggage claim and take with you to the Disney’s Magical Express check-in desk

August 2010 Walt Disney World Discounts & Promotions 
1.) Summer Magic Promotion – this promotion provides a discount on your room rate for “Room Only” and vacation package reservations. Are you staying at a Disney Deluxe resort? Compare this with the “Free Dining” promotion to see which offer provides the better value.

2) Free Dining Promotion – August 15 – December 21, 2010. Receive one of the Disney dining plans at no extra cost when you book a “Magic Your Way” vacation package of at least three nights, with 2-day or longer admission tickets. Blackout dates apply – promotional rate subject to availability.  For more information, see: http://www.buildabettermousetrip.com/freedining.php 

Contact us today to book your Disney vacation.

Free Walt Disney World Theme Park Touring Plans and Itineraries for Your WDW Vacation  

If you find this report helpful, please consider using us to book your vacation reservations or for custom theme park touring plans. We are authorized Walt Disney World Vacation Planners and book directly with Disney so you never pay more than if you booked the reservation yourself. Then we provide lots of help and advice designed to take the stress out of vacation planning.

1. Help with building a Best Days Itinerary – a daily schedule that puts you in the best park for each day of your trip
2. Help with dining reservations (subject to availability)
3. Theme park touring plans that keep you ahead of the crowds and out of the long lines. We will provide a subscription to Tour Guide Mike, a subscription to touringplans.com or the newest edition of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World (guidebook) at no extra cost to you when you book your Disney vacation through Build A Better Mouse Trip.

At Build A Better Mouse Trip, we are convinced that everyone can benefit with good touring plans. During busy times, a good plan will absolutely keep you ahead of the crowds and out of the lines – our clients typically wait less than 20 minutes for rides, even thrill rides and headliners. During less crowded times, a good plan factors in shorter park hours and fewer performance times. But the most important benefit of a good plan is that everyone gets to ride and see the things that they are looking forward to because everyone’s priorities are included in a plan that tours the parks efficiently and effectively. We book directly through Disney so you never pay more than if you booked the trip yourself – you just receive more expert help to make your vacation the best it can be.  For more information, see: http://www.buildabettermousetrip.com/freetouringplans.php 

Thank you,

Stephen

Build A Better Mouse Trip
http://www.buildabettermousetrip.com
Toll free: 877-815-6515

2010 Disney Free Dining Promotion Extended Through December 21, 2010

Limited Availability & Black-out Dates Apply

Disney has extended this year’s Free Dining Promotion to guests booking a Disney vacation package on select dates for check-ins through December 21, 2010.  There are a lot of blackout dates but this is a great deal, if you are able to arrive within the promotional dates.  Your departure date can extend into the blackout dates.

Book a qualifying vacation package at a Disney moderate or deluxe resort and receive the Standard / Plus Dining Plan at no extra cost.   This dining plan includes 1 counter-service meal credit, 1 table-service meal credit, and 1 snack credit per person, per night of stay.   Receiving this dining plan free of charge saves a family of four about $107 per night of stay, based on the regular cost of this dining plan. You can upgrade to the Deluxe dining plan and just pay the difference between the standard and the deluxe plans.  Contact us for details.

Book a qualifying vacation package at a Disney Value Resort (All-Star or Pop Century resorts) and receive the Disney Quick-Service Dining plan at no extra cost.  The quick-service plan provides two quick/counter-service meals + 2 snacks per person, per night of stay.   Receiving this plan at no extra cost saves a family of four about $85 per night of stay.   You can upgrade to the Standard or Deluxe dining plans by paying the difference between the quick service dining plan and your preferred dining plan.  Contact us for details.

• Travel Dates:  August 15 – October 7, 2010 / October 22 – 28 / November 12 – 18 / November 27 – December 2 / December 10 – 22, 2010.
• Minimum Requirements:  Must purchase a package that includes three (3) Consecutive nights stay at a Disney Resort + at least 2-Day Disney Magic Your Way theme park Tickets.
• Must book by August 14^th, 2010.   There are a limited number of promotional packages available at each resort so book early to get your first choice in travel dates and resort.
• You must pay the $200 deposit at the time of booking with the balance due 45 days prior to arrival.
• Suites and campsites are excluded from this offer.  The Cabins at the Fort Wilderness campground are included in the promotion.
• If you do not have us book this for you, be sure to tell the booking agent that you want the free dining promotion.   They do not automatically apply promotions to new or existing reservations – you must specifically ask for the discount.
• Existing reservations falling within these days can be altered (subject to availability) to reflect the free dining promotion.  Call and ask to have the discount applied – it will not happen automatically. 
• Trip Insurance – The travel dates for this promotion fall within Florida’s hurricane season; consider purchasing trip insurance (either through Disney, your airline, or another insurance provider), especially if you have non-refundable, non-transferable airline tickets. Trip insurance is not usually a good value if you are driving.
• Dining Reservations – Book your dining reservations immediately.  The free dining promotion has a serious impact on the number of available dining reservations and some restaurants may already be fully booked at certain times.    Remember that we book dining reservations on your behalf (subject to availability) when you book your Disney vacation through Build  A Better Mouse Trip.
• In addition to the free dining promotions, you can receive vacation planning help at no additional cost when you book your Disney vacation through Build  A Better Mouse Trip.  We help with establishing a “Best Days” itinerary, help with dining reservations, and provide either a subscription to www.tourguidemike.com, www.touringplans.com, or a 2010 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World (guidebook) to help you with touring plans that keep you ahead of the crowds and out of the long lines.  Contact us today to book your vacation.   

For more information on the vacation planning services we provide, see our Build A Better Mouse Trip free dining quote and ordering page

Thank you,

Stephen

Build A Better Mouse Trip
www.buildabettermousetrip.com
Toll free:  877-815-6515