News Archive - August 2006

August 25, 2006

Options Added During "Free Dining" Dates
 
To accommodate the additional guests vacationing during the 2006 "Free Dining" promotion period, Disney is making a number of changes to their Dining Operations and the Disney Dining Plan. Through October 1, 2006 Disney will be offering extended hours at various restaurant locations, the new Tomorrowland Terrace Café will offer a special dinner buffet, Chef Mickey’s will be serving lunch, additional Dinner shows on select dates and dining plan guests can trade in one Table-Service credit for one Counter-Service Meal credit and one of three alternative credit options. The free dining promotion is part of the “Stay, Play & Dine” package announced in May and had to be booked by June 25, 2006. 

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August 17, 2006

"Seasons of Dreams" Package Special
 
Walt Disney World has announced a "Season of Dreams" package special for guests vacationing between October 1 - December 23, 2006. Enjoy a 5-night, 6-day package for as little as $355 per adult, $217 per junior (ages 10-17) and $176 per child (ages 3-9), based on adult double occupancy at a select Disney Value Resort, standard room. This Magic Your Way Package includes accommodations and theme park tickets and must be booked by September 30, 2006. The number of rooms available at these rates are limited, so be sure to visit INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journey's web site today and fill out a quote form or call (570)785-3283 for more details.

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August 16, 2006

Annual Passholder Discounts Announced
 
Disney has released room-only discounts, at select resorts, for Annual Passholders vacationing between October 1 - December 23, 2006.  This code gives you a flat discount off from rack rates; $20 off Value resorts, $40 savings on Moderate resorts and  a $75 savings on Deluxe and Home Away From Home resorts. The number of rooms offered at these rates is limited. Ask for code FBZ. For details contact INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their web site and fill out a quote form.

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August 14, 2006

Walt Disney World Package Specials Released For Disney Visa Cardholders
 
Disney has released discount rates on Magic Your Way packages for Disney Visa Cardholders vacationing at Walt Disney World between October 1 - December 23, 2006. Ask for code ZBC for Magic Your Way or code ZBD for Magic Your Way Plus Dining. Reservations must be booked by  September 30, 2006. For details on these and other special rates call INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their website and fill out a quote form.

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August 8, 2006

New Fall Entertainment at Magic Kingdom

As part of the "Year of a Million Dreams" celebration this fall, Disney is planning to bring new outdoor shows to Magic Kingdom. New entertainment includes; "High School Musical Pep Rally," a "Royal Court Academy," a "Woody's Cowboy Camp," a yet-to-be-named castle forecourt show and morning parade along Main Street U.S.A.. Year of a Million Dreams begins October 1, 2006. Official dates for the new shows have not been announced. Stay tuned to the News forum for further details as they are released.

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August 7, 2006

Changes to Disney World Dinner Shows in 2007

Beginning January 1, 2007 new pricing and tiered seating will be available at Disney’s Spirit of Aloha and Pioneer Hall Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue. Guests can now select the area where they will be seated based on table availability. Advanced Dining Reservation for the Luau and Hoop-Dee-Doo will follow the 180 days booking policy.  Reservations for 2007 opened August 6, 2006.Currently there are no announced changes to Mickey’s Back Yard BBQ show or pricing.

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August 6, 2006

2007 Disney World Packages Now Available

Disney has released the details and prices for the 2007 Vacation Packages. Some of the significant changes for 2007 are; Packages can now be booked for up to 14 days, the price of the dining add-on went up $1 per day for adults and will include a round of miniature golf and Premium & Platinum plans can get Magic Your Way Base Tickets, and get them for as little as one day. For additional details, and to book your vacation for 2007, contact INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency, Magical Journeys at 1-570-785-3283, or visit their web site and fill out a quote form.

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August 5, 2006

Walt Disney World Ticket Price Increase!

Disney has announced that ticket prices for its four parks in Orlando will be increasing, effective August 6, 2006. A basic one-day, one-park ticket will cost $67 plus tax, up from $63. Pass prices for Florida residents and Annual Passholders will be going up as well. This is the second price increase this year. The new ticket and admission prices can be found here.

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August 4, 2006

Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced

The Narrators for the 2006 Candlelight Processional have been released. The list of celebrities this year include; Cuba Gooding Jr., Steven Curtis Chapman, Kirk Cameron and Gary Sinese. Dinner packages go on sale August 15. The packages for the Candlelight Processional include a meal at a select Epcot restaurant and special reserved seating at the American Gardens Theater. There will be three daily showings from November 24 through December 30 at 5:00, 6:45 & 8:30 PM.

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August 1, 2006

Park Calendar Released for February 2007

The Walt Disney World Resort has released it's Extra Magic Hours, Operating and Event schedules for February 2007. For guests visiting during this time, you will want to visit the Park Hours and Events pages to aid in planning your trip. Remember, all times and schedules are subject to change, so check back often.