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The Walt Disney Travel Company offers some of the best travel insurance that is comprehensive to protect you and your travel investment.

Not only is the cost of your Walt Disney Vacation covered, but also non-refundable, pre-paid airfare regardless of whether it was purchased through the Walt Disney Travel Company, travel agent or on your own.

The insurance plan includes a 24 hour direct service hotline is staffed by trained travel counselors who will help you find medical care, obtain a cash advance or replace a lost prescription.

Trip cancellation coverage includes employee termination or layoff, being called into active military duty, or having leave revoked.

Trip delay, baggage delay and coverage for lost or stolen items are also included in the insurance along with the standard medical and emergency coverage.  These are just the highlights of the travel insurance offered by The Walt Disney Travel Company.  Talk to your travel agent for more details.

Should you purchase insurance for your Disney trip?  If the reasons above are not enough, consider how much you are paying for your magical vacation.  Insurance is a flat rate per traveling adult over 18 years old and children 17 and under are covered for free. (Current rate $75.95 per traveling adult)


Travel Tip

A good travel agent will not charge you a service, processing, or membership.  Professional travel agents are paid by the vendor they use to book the trip. For example Carnival pays the travel agency a commission for booking a Carnival Cruise.  A good travel professional will work with you to find the right vacation for your expectations and budget.

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The Storybook Circus in Fantasyland at Walt Disney World Florida recently opened.   This is the first of several phase expansions that will eventually double the size of Fantasyland.

I think one of the best features of the Storybook Circus is the addition of another Dumbo the Flying Elephant rides.  Yeah TWO Dumbo rides!  I know from experience that line moves slow and the target audience of riders makes the line even slower.  I'm sure a second ride will stay just as full.  While in the Big Top, enjoy some time together and play a family theme circus game.

The Fantasy land Station is the newest addition to the Walt Disney Railroad and restrooms are located at the train station.  The Walt Disney Railroad is a great way to get from one corner of the park to another while enjoying the scenery and resting your feet!  Need to occupy sometime waiting for the train?  Splash around in the circus theme Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station just outside the train station.

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You can now book your 2013 vacation at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida!  Plan ahead to reserve the perfect magical vacation for your family.  All it takes is a $200 deposit per reservation and the resort of your choice is secure.

Our travel agency recommends booking early to secure your resort and room of choice.  Of course this far out, Disney is not offering extra discounts or free dining but if they become available for your selected vacation time, we will gladly add any applicable deals or discounts to your reservation.

By the way, Disney is offering FREE DINING for select travel dates in 2012.  Check your dates, you may be eligible for some free Disney food!  Clients who book through our agency will be upgraded to the free dining option if applicable.

Travel Tip

Traveling for the sport?  Instead of shipping sports equipment such as skis or golf clubs, it may be cheaper to rent them once you arrive. The benefit of renting is that you may end up with better equipment or at least get a chance to try out a different brand or style.  
Many all inclusive resorts such as the Iberostar Paraiso Beach Hotel in Riviera Maya include free golf and club rental with a minimum stay.  

The Royal Hideaway


Reception area and check in
 Located inside a beautiful private gated area of Riviera Maya, the Royal Hideaway Playacar is a luxurious adult only all inclusive resort situated on the newly expanded beaches of Riviera Maya. The magnificent villa style accommodations and attentive concierge  service blends world class style with impeccable service.  


Quiet place
Stepping out of the car and gliding into the marble lined reception area is just the beginning of a luxurious vacation in this serene upscale resort.  The soothing atmosphere almost instantly relaxes you with a private welcoming sensation.  
View of the Beach from one
of the beach front restaurants


In addition to the beautiful setting and surroundings, Royal Hideaway Playacar is nestled on one of the most beautiful beaches along the Yucatan.  The beach was recently rebuilt and extends far the from the beach front a la carte restaurants.  The oceanfront solarium decks as well as the beach are perfect for lounging in the sun.  Small gazebos, hot tubs, and quite spaces are strategically placed through out the resort for quiet time alone or a place to meet up with others.
Mexican Night at the Dinner Theater


The resort features six very different a la carte specialty restaurants (reservations required), 24 hour in-room dining, chef;s dinner table (surcharge) and a dinner theater at least twice a week featuring different shows. Reservations are not required for the shows, so get there a little early have a glass of wine and meet some of the other guests staying at the resort. Daily and evening activities are offered every day and a private concierge service is available in each villa.
Beach Front Dining


In my opinion, The Royal Hideaway Playacar is one of the Occidental Hotel Resorts finer upscale resorts.  It is a nice small to mid size resorts, spread out so that it feels like a smaller resort.  The attention to deal and excellent attentive service truly makes this a perfect get away for the couple who need down time and pampering.  
Marble staircase to the Spa


An all inclusive resort compared to a cruise is really apples to oranges.  However comparing amenities, service and over all quality of the resort I would compare it to a Holland American or River Cruise.  This is not to say the demographics are the same, but feel, aesthetics, mood are very comparable.  

Infinity Pool


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Want to maximize your fun in Disney’s Magical Theme Parks? Stay on site at a Disney Resort Hotel and be surrounded by Disney Magic 24 hours a day. Each day you can enter a different Theme Park 1 hour early. On select nights stay up to 3 hours after closing time at the Magic Kingdom. When the crowds become too much during the day, take a break at your resort pool, rest up and clean up before returning to the parks for the evening.

Want to try a different resort?  The Disney Art of Animation Resort opened in May 2012 and offers a new complete Disney experience.

Enjoy free complimentary Disney transportation throughout the Walt Disney World Resort including Downtown Disney, Blizzard Beach and the ESPN Wild World of Sports Complex. Buses run from all the resorts to the different parks and complexes. Catch a water taxi from Disney World to Epoct or jump on the monorail for an overview of the beautiful complex.

Playacar Palace Resort


Playacar Palace is perfectly located on the beautiful white sand beaches of Playa del Carmen, 1 block off Fifth Avenue and next to the Cozumel Ferry this is a wonderful bright clean modern all inclusive resort is perfect for romantic honeymoons, beautiful weddings, family vacations and working meetings. 


This all inclusive resort includes 208 guest rooms and suites, most with balconies and ocean views of the Caribbean.  In room amenities include a double Jacuzzi in every room, 24 hour room service, luxurious bath products, free phone call to the US and Canada, and free internet just to mention a few. Great for the vacationer that needs to stay in touch at home.

Enjoy sensational international dining with unlimited wine by the bottle and name brand liquor throughout the resort.   





Hop on the Cozumel Ferry for a visit to the Cozumel Palace.  Palace Resorts offer exchange privileges among its other resort.



Infinity pool above a beautiful be





   

 Right now Palace Resorts are offering up to $1500 resort credit for a seven-night stay.  Resort credit?  You thought this was an all inclusive?  Yes, Playacar Palace is an All Inclusive Resort – all drinks, in-room stocked bar, all food, room service, resort entertainment and non motorized water sports.  What is not is not included are services in the state-of-the-art spa and green fee on the Robert Van Hagge world-class 18-hole golf course.  Guests can also use the resort credit for tours in the area including Tulume, Xcaret, and snorkeling.

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Disney Magical Express is complimentary transportation from the Orlando International Airport to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel.  You must sign up for the Disney Magical Express prior to arrival whether you book your flights with Disney or on your own. 


Upon arrival, take the tram from your gate to the main Terminal and proceed to the Disney Welcome Center which is located on the B Side on Level 1 and bypass baggage claim. If you arrive on the A Side, please proceed to the B Side before taking the elevator or escalator down to Level 1. Follow the airport signs to Ground Transportation. At the Disney Welcome Center, confirm the number of bags checked and your outbound flight information before boarding a complimentary motor coach that will take you to your resort. Your motor coach may make up to 3 stops before arriving at your resort.
Once you arrive at Orlando International Airport, you have two options.


1) You can pick up your luggage at baggage claim and proceed directly to the Disney’s Welcome Center. You will be responsible for taking your luggage with you on the motor coach.
2) Or you may proceed directly to the Disney’s Welcome Center. You do not need to claim your luggage. Disney will gather your claim check numbers and a brief description of your luggage at the Welcome Center. They then collect and deliver it to your resort room. Your luggage may take up to 3 hours after you check-in to be delivered. You do not need to be in your room to receive your luggage. Remember to pack any valuables, medications or anything needed immediately upon arrival into Orlando in a carry-on bag. If you will be attending a function the day of arrival, we recommend that you pack any items needed for that function in your carry-on bag as well.


Returning home
You will receive a Transportation Notice the day prior to check-out advising you of your motor coach pick-up time and other general information. Your motor coach pick-up time is based on your flight departure and will be approximately 3 hours prior to that time to allow for multiple stops by the motor coach


Resort Airline Check-In Service
Upon departure, you may take advantage of Disney’s complimentary Resort Airline Check-In service for participating airlines. You can check your luggage and receive your airline boarding pass at your Disney Resort hotel so there is no need to check-in at the airport. At this time, the service is available for guests flying domestically on these airlines: Alaska, American, Continental, Delta (including Song), JetBlue, Northwest and United (including Ted).

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