~Random Disney Picture Thursday~

Nothing like a sister's love! This was taken at Hollywood Studios in front of the Sorcerer Hat.

New Disney Candies!

You can now get your favorite chocolate candy personalized with Disney characters! There are 9 different blends: Mickey Mouse, Disney Babies, Princess, Princess Wedding, Disney-Pixar Cars, Fairies, Toy Story, Pooh, and High School Musical. Get your candies now!

Buy your Favorite Park Items At Home!

You can now buy your favorite Disney Parks item from home! Have you wanted to get an autograph book for your upcoming trip, but could not find it in your local Disney store? Well now you can order merchandise from a Disney Park conveniently from your own home.

Here are some codes to help you save!

• DMRSUMMER : $15.00 off with $100.00 purchase (EXP May 19th)
• SHIPTODAY : $5.00 shipping with $89.00 purchase (EXP May 31st)
• DRVCMEMBER : 10% off purchase using Disney Visa Card (EXP Sept 2009)

http://www.disneystore.com/disney-parks/c/70992/

~Random Disney Picture Thursday~

I decided to add a new feature to this blog. Random Disney Picture Thursdays. One of my all time favorite places to take a picture is in front of the Castle. With Disney's Photopass they digitally put Tinkerbelle in your hands. It is a cute picture and one of my all time favorites.

Summer Discounts

Disney has released the latest in Summer Discounts. All discounts are availble most nights from 6/7/09-8/8/09. Must book by 6/6

• TCM : Room Only. Availability is limited and some dates during this span are blocked out. Sample Rates: $89 Value - $119 Mods - $204 Saratoga Springs


• MZY : special 35% discount offer for some Club Level rooms. Sample Rate: $299 Yacht Club Garden View, Club Level

Summer at Sea Sweepstakes

Kodak and Disney are coming together for the Summer at Sea sweepstakes! This is an awesome sweepstakes that you can enter once a day every day!

http://www.disney.go.com/summeratsea/?cmp=dcom_EMC_SUMSEA_fob_0511_Extl

MNSSHP and MVMCP ON SALE NOW!

I can't believe we are already thinking this far ahead, but it's here! Mickey's Not So Scary Holiday Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are on sale now! Here is some extra in for for each.

• Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2009 Event Dates & Tickets:
  Friday, Sept. 4* Monday, Oct. 12*
  Sept. 11* Tuesday, Oct. 13*
  Tuesday, Sept. 15* Thursday, Oct. 15
  Friday, Sept. 18* Sunday, Oct. 18*
  Tuesday, Sept. 22* Tuesday, Oct. 20*
  Friday, Sept. 25* Thursday, Oct. 22*
  Tuesday, Sept. 29* Friday, Oct. 23
  Thursday, Oct. 1* Sunday, Oct. 25*
  Friday, Oct. 2* Tuesday, Oct. 27*
  Tuesday, Oct. 6* Saturday, Oct. 31**
  Thursday, Oct. 8* Friday, Oct. 9


• 
  Ticket Pricing: Advance Prices*: $52 USD + tax (Ages 10+), $46 USD + tax (Ages 3 - 9)*Advance Purchase Price Available on these select nights when purchased prior to the day of the event.
  Day-Of Event Prices: $59 USD + tax (Ages 10+), $53 USD + tax (Ages 3 - 9)
  Halloween (10/31) Prices**: $64 USD + tax (Ages 10+), $58 USD + tax (Ages 3 - 9)


• Entertainment Highlights: (subject to change without notice)
  Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade!
  Trick-or-treating throughout Magic Kingdom® Park at numerous locations
  Happy HalloWishes fireworks spectacular — where the Disney Villains go trick-or-treating in the sky!
  Characters decked out in their favorite costumes — so wear yours, too.
  Some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions.

• Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2009 Dates: November 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 29 December 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18


• Ticket Pricing: Advance Prices: $52 USD+ tax (Ages 10+), $46 USD + tax (Ages 3 – 9)Advance Purchase Price Available on these select nights when purchased prior to the day of the event: 11/10, 11/12, 11/13, 11/17, 11/19, 11/20, 12/1, 12/6, 12/8, 12/10, 12/13, 12/15
  Premium Event Prices: $59 USD + tax (Ages 10+), $53 USD + tax (Ages 3 – 9)Premium Event Prices on these select nights: 11/29, 12/4, 12/11, 12/17, 12/18
  Day of Event Prices: $59 USD + tax (Ages 10+), $53 USD + tax (Ages 3 – 9)Day of Event Prices on these select nights: 11/10, 11/12, 11/13, 11/17, 11/19, 11/20, 11/29, 12/1, 12/4, 12/6, 12/8, 12/10, 12/11, 12/13, 12/15, 12/17, 12/18


• Entertainment Highlights (subject to change without notice)
  Castle Dreamlights!
  Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
  Holiday Wishes - Celebrate the Spirit of the Season Fireworks
  Live Disney Character stage shows
  Character greetings throughout the Park
  "Snow" on Main Street, U.S.A.
  Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa
  Use of some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions

Both are super fun and if you can get a chance to go I highly recommend it.

Idol Rocks Ford Rolls Sweepstakes!

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Hey everyone!!!! I need your help! Remember that house party I got picked to host? Well I could possibly win a Ford Fusion! All I need is for you to vote for me. The more votes I have the better chance I have and the big plus....If I win YOU WIN TOO! So if you could please take a few minutes out of your day to vote for me I would definitely appreciate it. Here's the link!!! Thanks again and I will keep bringing you more ways to save and earn money here on the blog!

ARRGH! Pirates League coming to Disney World!

Are you a fan of The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, but wish there was something for boys? Well the Pirate League Experience is coming in June to Magic Kingdom's Adventureland! Boys OR Girls can sign up for this new swashbuckling adventure where instead of a Fairy Godmother you get your own Veteran Pirate who will transform you into a pirate. There will be a few different packages to choose from just like at the boutique. Plus you get your very own Pirate name and have to unlock clues and have access to the "Treasure Room". More information will be updated as I get it. Guest can start booking this adventure After May 11.

Happy Earth Day!!!!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Earth Day yesterday!!!

Star Wars Weekends

Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios

May 22, 2009 - May 24, 2009

Ray Park (Darth Maul – Episode I)
Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok – Episode VI)
James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Clone Wars) will appear at Behind the Force

May 29, 2009 - May 31, 2009

Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca – Episodes III-VI)
Matthew Wood (Sound Editor for Episodes I-III and The Clone Wars; voice of General Grievous in Episode II)

June 5, 2009 - June 7, 2009

Jeremy Bulloch (Bobba Fett – Episodes V&VI)
David Prowse (Darth Vader – Episodes IV-VI)
Matt Lanter (voice of Anakin Skywalker in The Clone Wars) will appear at Behind the Force

June 12, 2009 - June 15, 2009

Dave Filoni (Creative Force and Supervising Director of The Clone Wars)
Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett – Episodes II&III)

Can't you hear the famous music?

With Ewoks, Wookies, Storm Troopers, Jawas and more invading Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, young Padawan Learners and their parents would be wise to have their cameras ready. Star Wars Weekends take place only once a year, so check back for the next event dates and plan your trip early. Do or do not, there is no try!

Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park admission is required. Star Wars Weekends events are included with admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. Availability is limited for some events. Events or Characters may be cancelled at any time.

~Remy at Les Chefs De France~

There's a new rat in town.....literally. One of Disney Imagineering's latest in their awesome Living Character initiative. Remy is the famous rat who went on an exciting culinary adventure in Disney Pixar's "Ratatouille." The Living Character initiative is one of the best ways Disney uses some of the newest technologies to let us interact with characters like never before.

A Maître d’ come to your table with a seemingly normal food cart. He then raises the lid off what seems to be a cheese plate and then there is Remy! Remy comes to life and interacts with guests in his playful banter and even dances!

If you are looking for a fun and different type of character meal then book your Advanced Dining Reservations at Les Chefs De France in Epcot. Not only is the french cuisine wonderful, but you may catch a glimpse of Remy!

More Custom Designs for Disney

I have one more Designer to talk about and her name is Jennifer. She was very professional and even when there was a snag in shipping she fixed it right away. Check her out when you get a chance.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6745174

Remember I am seeling all of our Disney Customs on ebay! http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/southern*bella*boutique

Some Custom Outfits for Disney

Have you seen those adorable custom made outfits when you were at Disney? I love them! We have ordered quite a few and have had a chance to work with some wonderful Designers. This past trip we got to work with a few fabulous Designers.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5218998

Lyssa was GREAT to work with. She was kind and just a fun person to get to know and her talent. WOW. I so recommendher for and of your twirl skirt sets. Her applique work is unbelievable! My daughter went to Alice's Wonderland Tea Party and got SOOO many compliments. Her is a picture of my daughter wearing her.

My son is wearing a shirt from a cute t-shirt applique designer. She has many options for you to choose from. Alot I had never seen before. My son went on the Pirate Cruise and got a ton of compliments. We recommend her for all your t-shirt needs!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5561614

Also I'm selling all of our customs that we wore in Disney. Check them out!

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/southern*bella*boutique

FREE DINING IS HERE!

Well the Rumour was TRUE! Free Dining is back! Here are the details:

Disney Booking Codes:
RYH - Basic Dining
UGR -Deluxe Dining
KEU - Free with Wine
NZZ - Deluxe Dining with Wine

When you purchase one of these 5-night/6-day Magic Your Way hotel and theme park ticket packages, your family will enjoy the Disney Dining Plan, Free. Valid for stays most nights 8/16/09 to 10/03/09. It's the Disney vacation you've been dreaming of. Rooms fill up fast. Book through June 21, 2009. Sample pricing:

$58 per person per day for family of 4 at select Disney Value Resorts - in a standard room. Total package price $1,390.
$74 per person per day for family of 4 at select Disney Moderate Resorts - in a standard room. Total package price $1,764.
$95 per person per day for family of 4 at select Disney Deluxe Resorts - in a standard room at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge & Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Total package price $2,276.
$108 per person per day for family of 4 at select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts - in a studio room at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney's Old Key West Resort. Total package price $2,586.

Save $654 for a family of four.

Prices based on 2 adults, 1 junior and 1 child. The number of rooms available at these rates is limited. Savings based on non-discounted price for the same package. Tickets are for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Excludes gratuities for Disney Dining Plan.

We just got back and we are already planning ANOTHER trip in October! Hurry and book as these goes FAST! Have any questions or need extra information? Just comment or email and check back with Magical Adventures for the latest Disney information.

I'm Back!

Just wanted everyone to know we are back! I'll be posting pictures and telling you all about our trip.

~Vacation~

Just wanted everyone to know I will be out of touch for the next 9 days. Have a wonderful Spring Break and we'll come back with even MORE Magic and LOTS of Pictures!

***FREE Dining Rumour Alert***

First this is JUST a rumour, but a VERY reliable one! It has been said there WILL be FREE Dining this year from August 15 - September 30, 2009! Booking would begin on March 30th. This is one of the most popular Disney Deals. So mark your calendars and keep a watch out here on our blog for the latest confirmations.

What Will YOU Celebrate?

Right now Disney is in the middle of their newest promotion. What Will YOU Celebrate? From birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, to just about anything the time to celebrate is now.

They have many activities and extras to help you celebrate. One of my favorites is FREE admission on your birthday to any one of theme parks on your special day. That's right FREE admission. It can't get better than that right?

But, hey this is the most magical place on Earth we are talking about right? Of COURSE it can get better. There are so many ways to help celebrate your special occasion that we can't even list them all here on Magical Adventures. So here is a link directly to the disney website explaining more about their current promotion. Let us know in comments or emails what you celebrated and who knows maybe it will wind up here on our blog!

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/celebrations/

Getting in the mood for Disney...

With this picture I created it using 2 pictures, some brushes, some action, and the erase tool a lot. :) I was going for an in the Disney forest look and am ok with how it turned out, but it could be better. If you have any specific question about what I used just ask. Now on to the pic. Click on it for the full view.