FREE Disney Gift Card and our World Famous Services at no cost to you

Posted on December 26, 2011 by BeOurGuestDest

If you booked your Disney World Package online at DisneyWorld.com or through Disney Reservations, we can take over your reservation (also called a reservation transfer). When you transfer your reservation to us, you will receive a free Disney Gift Card to spend during your vacation. You will also receive our world famous services and free gifts…all at no cost to you!

We have received recognitions including 2009 Disney Destinations Top Sales Performer and 2010 Universal Studios Travel Agency of the Year. All of our agents are Disney College of Knowledge Graduates and Universal Specialists. Our agents are present and past Disney Cast Members (employees), past Universal Park employees, Sea World tour guides, and even Disney World book authors. We truly are the best of the best in planning Disney & Orlando vacations.

Frequently Asked Questions on Transfer Reservations

How Much is the Disney Gift Card? The amount of the free Disney Gift Card varies based on your Disney World package total.

Package Total Gift Card Amount

$1500-2000 FREE $50 Disney Gift Card

$2001-3000 FREE $75 Disney Gift Card

$3001-4500 FREE $100 Disney Gift Card

$4501-5500 FREE $150 Disney Gift Card

$5501-Up FREE $200 Disney Gift Card

How Do I Transfer a Disney Reservation? We will email you a form that you sign and fax to Disney. It takes about 3 business days for Disney to transfer a reservation to us. Your package stays exactly the same, Disney only adds our name as the agency helping you plan your vacation. We will then mail you a Disney World Planning Pack, including your free Disney Gift Card as a thank you!

Does Anything Change on My Reservation? Everything on your reservation stays exactly the same. The only change is our agency is added to your reservation.

Can I Transfer a Reservation from a Travel Agent or AAA? As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Disney allows us to take over a reservations, because Disney knows we will take exceptional care of their guests. Our guests are much happier and better prepared for their vacation than a guest that books directly with Disney! For this reason, Disney allows us to take over your reservation.

As a professional courtesy, we do not take over travel agent bookings. Travel Agents are not paid and only make money on commissions from the destination. If you have been working with a travel agent, they worked hard to help you plan your trip so we do not take over bookings from fellow travel agents.

Are There Fees to Transfer My Disney Reservation? There are no fees to transfer your reservation to us. This is done at no cost to you. Disney pays us directly to take over your reservation. You only get excellent service and some free gifts for transferring your reservation to us!

When Do I Get My Disney Gift Card? Once you are paid in full, you will receive your Disney Gift Card with your final package documents. If your are arriving soon and have already received your package documents, we will immediately mail you the Disney Gift Card or have it waiting for you at check in. Since we are a local travel agency, we can easily have the Disney Gift Card dropped off at your Front Desk for check in.

Why Transfer Your Disney & Orlando Vacation to Us?

Save Money – Transfer your reservation to us and receive a FREE Disney Gift Card! We also help you save money (even after you booked your vacation) with discount watching. If a better discount comes along after you booked, we will let you know about. Imagine saving money after you bought and paid for your vacation – it happens all of the time with our guests!

Save Time – Our guests save up to 4 hours a day in line at the Orlando Theme Parks! What is your time worth? Imagine your own personal assistant to help make your vacation more magical with itinerary planning (valued at $149), dining suggestions/dining reservations (valued at $60), driving directions, and much more. We help you with all of the details to plan your vacation and all for FREE!

To transfer your Disney World reservation at no cost to you, email heather@destinationsinflorida.com or call (800)796-6240 today.

Disney Dining Plan 2012

Posted on December 19, 2011 by BeOurGuestDest

Disney has updated the Disney Dining Plan for 2012! The great news is that they have added more restaurants giving you even more options.

Here are the additions to the 2012 Disney Dining Plan:

New Table Service Dining Locations Include:

Bongos Cuban Cafe at Downtown Disney
House of Blue at Downtown Disney
Paradiso 37 at Downtown Disney
Portobello at Downtown Disney
Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
T-Rex at Downtown Disney
Fulton’s Crab House at Downtown Disney-requires 2 table service dining credits
Bistro de Paris at Epcot-World Showcase at France-requires 2 table service dining credits
Wolfgang Puck Cafe: The Dining Room at Downtown Disney-requires 2 table service dining credits

New Quick-Service Dining Locations Include:

Landscapes Cafe at the new Art of Animation Resort
The Paddock Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Katsura Grill at Epcot-World Showcase at Japan
Bongo’s Cuban Sandwich Window at Downtown Disney
Marketplace Snacks at Downtown Disney

The Disney Dining Plan saves 30% over the cost of paying for your meals out of pocket. Now, you can enjoy even more dining experiences.

Why Should You Book Your Disney Reservation with Us?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by BeOurGuestDest

What Should You Expect to Pay to have a Disney Specialist Plan your Disney Reservation? Nothing!

You get the services of a Disney and Universal Studios Specialist at no cost to you. Book your Disney Reservation with us and we will handle every detail of your vacation leaving you free to anticipate the journey. Our goal is to offer personalized Concierge Services free to our guests. We are here to insure that you get the best deal on your Disney Reservation, while enjoying the most stress-free travel planning you’ve ever known.

Why Book Your Disney & Orlando Vacation with Us?

Save Money – *We guarantee the lowest package prices on Disney World & Universal Studios Packages, with an extra discount courtesy of Destinations in Florida. We even offer this discount during the week of Christmas. This is our gift to you!

We also help you save money (even after you booked your vacation) with Discount Watching. If a better discount comes along after you booked, we will let you know about. Imagine saving money after you bought and paid for your vacation – it happens all of the time with our guests!

Save Time – Our guests save up to 4 hours a day in line at the Orlando Theme Parks! Over the Christmas Holidays, we save our guests up to 6 hours a day waiting in lines! What is your time worth? Imagine your own personal assistant to help make your vacation more magical with itinerary planning (valued at $149), dining suggestions/dining reservations (valued at $60), driving directions, and much more. We help you with all of the details to plan your vacation and all for FREE!

Extra Magic – Only with our company can you make those magical moments happen with autograph books for the kids, itinerary planning, and much more with your Disney World Package. As a local agency, we even know all of the holiday activities at Disney and around Orlando to make your vacation even more magical. This is only magic that we offer our guests!

Experience the freedom of having someone else do all of the planning, while you have all of the fun! Call us at 800-796-6240 to book your Disney Reservations today!

Disney World Discount Packages

Free Disney Gift Cards for Disney Transfers – Are you booked directly with Disney? You can transfer your Disney World Package to us and get a free Disney Gift Card ($75-200).

December Disney World Package – It is still time to book your Disney World holiday vacation and save money. We are the only company that offers a discount during the popular week from Christmas through New Year’s. Call us at 800-272-7739 to book your Disney World Holiday Package.

Florida Residents/Annual Passholders – If you live in the Sunshine State or are regular’s to Walt Disney World, take advantage of savings up to 40% off the Disney Resorts. You can even make it a Disney World Package for even more savings.

Military Discounts – If you are active or retired military, you can save up to 40% off the Disney Resorts with a special discount. Plus, add the Basic Dining Plan to save even more money on your visit. The military discounts are good through 2012.

With all of the Disney World Package discounts, like those from Bookit Orlando Vacations, we know it can be tough to decide what discount is best for you. Our agents ALWAYS price the best possible discount for your vacation, even if it is not the discount you requested. We guarantee it!

For more information about WDW, Disney Cruise Ship, Disney Reservations, or other Disney Destinations, email Heather at heather@destinationsinflorida.com. We look forward to helping you plan your hassle free vacation!

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Go On Vacation and Support the Adult Congenital Heart Association!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by BeOurGuestDest

For each vacation booked through Be Our Guest Destinations, a donation will be made to the Adult Congenital Heart Association(ACHA). This organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and extending the lives of adults with congenital heart defects(CHD). ACHA serves and supports the more than one million adults with congenital heart defects, their families and the medical community—working with them to address the unmet needs of the long-term survivors of congenital heart defects through education, outreach, advocacy, and promotion of ACHD research. For more information about ACHA or to find an Adult Congenital Heart specialist near you, please visit www.achaheart.org.

Enjoy our free services and help support children and adults living with #1 birth defect at the same time! We book all destinations and cruise lines AND we guarantee the best pricing on all Walt Disney World and Universal Studios vacation packages! You get the best possible deal and you help a great non-profit organization! Be sure to send your friends our way too!

Have you already booked a Disney vacation, Universal Studios trip or cruise (any company)? You may still be able to help out ACHA. Call us today for details!

Donations are based on the total price of the trip with the minimum donation being $75. All donations are delivered on behalf of your party the month after you travel.

Get the best possible travel deals, free concierge services AND help ACHA! Everybody wins!

To book your magical vacation, contact Heather today at heather@destinationsinflorida.com or (800)796-6240.

You get the services of a Disney Authorized Vacation Planner and Universal Studios Specialist at no cost to you. Book your Disney Reservation with us and we will handle every detail of your vacation leaving you free to anticipate the journey. Our goal is to offer personalized Concierge Services free to our guests. We are here to insure that you get the best deal on yourDisney Reservation, while enjoying the most stress-free travel planning you’ve ever known.

Why Book Your Disney Reservation with Us?

Best Pricing – We guarantee that we will beat Disney prices!

Discount Watching – We will watch for new WDW discounts that could reduce your cost. We can add these to your Disney World Reservation, even after you trip is booked and paid in full.

Itinerary Planning – Let us show you how to make the most of your time at Disney World. You want to relax and enjoy your WDW vacation, not wait in lines. Let us help you plan your visit to get the most of your vacation.

Disney Dining Reservations – Booking your Disney Dining Reservations insures that you will be able to experience the best dining Disney has to offer. We will make suggestions on the best Disney World Resorts for your visit, plus we will book your restaurant reservations for you.

Experienced Agents – We are agents with Destinations to Explore, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. We are licensed, insured, and bonded for your protection.

Experience the freedom of having someone else do all of the planning, while you have all of the fun! Call us at 800-796-6240 to book your trip today!

Spring Discounts at Disneyworld Resorts!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by BeOurGuestDest

Save up to 30% through June 14^th, 2012!

During select dates you can save 15%- 30% on your Disneyworld Resorts room.

Combine this great deal at Disneyworld Resorts with tickets to the theme parks and a dining package and you have the perfect Disney World vacation at an amazing price!

Rooms available at these great prices are limited.

Book by January 22nd for select nights Feb 21st through March 31st.

Book by February 28th for select nights April 13- June 14th.

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Don’t wait!

These great offers won’t be around forever…

To book your Disneyworld Resorts discount, contact us today!

Give us a call at 800-796-6240 x 700 or e-mail us at heather@destinationsinflorida.com

Enter To Win A $150 Disney Gift Card Just In Time For The Holidays!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by BeOurGuestDest

Make Your Holidays Brighter With A FREE Disney Gift Card!

From December 1st through December 10th enter to win a $150 Disney Gift card to spend as you like — online at the Disney Store or in person a the Disney Parks or onboard a Disney Cruise! Entering is easy and free!

How to Enter

This giveaway is being run using the Rafflecopter form, which will appear when you click the link below to our sister site, Magical Mouse Plans. Just click to enter! If you are having trouble viewing the Rafflecopter form, here’s a checklist to help you out:

Try refreshing your browser or viewing it from a different browser.
Make sure you have JavaScript enabled on your computer.
You may need to clear your cache.

To enter the contest, please click here: http://magicalmouseplans.com/enter-win-150-disney-gift-card-time-holidays/2011/11/30/

Giveaway Rules

The Mandatory Entries must be completed. Other methods of following are there for extra entries, but are optional.
Each entry must be entered exactly as it is stated.
Make sure to leave a VALID email address in the email field so I can contact you if you win.
If you already follow/like someone via Twitter or Facebook the entries still count.
No cheating–I make sure the winner’s entries are done correctly. If they’re not, then a new winner is selected.

Now that you’re in the running to win a great prize, why not check out a Disney vacation or cruise? Contact us at 800-796-6240 by e-mail at heather@destinationsinflorida.com

Candlelight Processional at EPCOT

Posted on November 28, 2011 by BeOurGuestDest

Heading to Walt Disney World for the holidays? Don’t forget to celebrate in a special and unique way at the Candlelight Processional at Epcot! Each night at the America Gardens Theatre in the World Showcase, the Candlelight Processional retells the stirring story of Christmas with a special celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir. The show occurs three times each night at 5:00pm, 6:45pm and 8:15pm. It is an event not to be missed!

This year’s scheduled narrators are:

11/25–11/27 — Mira Sorvino
11/28–12/01 — Michael W. Smith
12/02–12/03 — Geena Davis
12/04–12/06 — Edward James Olmos (6:45 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. shows only)
12/07–12/09 — Isabella Rossellini
12/10–12/12 — Neil Patrick Harris
12/13–12/15 — Lorraine Bracco
12/16–12/18 — To Be Announced
12/19–12/21 — Trace Adkins
12/22–12/24 — Susan Lucci
12/25–12/27 — Blair Underwood
12/28–12/30 — Marlee Matlin

The Candlelight Processional is a very popular event. Arrive at least an hour before show time in order to get seats. If you want to guarantee seating and enjoy a wonderful meal, purchase a Candlelight Processional Lunch or Dinner Package.

Lunch Packages range from $32.99–$53.99 for Guests 10+, and $12.99–$17.99 for Guests 3–9

Participating restaurants include: Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Les Chefs de France, Nine Dragons Restaurant, Restaurant Marrakesh, Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, San Angel Inn, Teppan Edo, Tokyo Dining, Tutto Italia Ristorante and Via Napoli.

Dinner Packages range from $49.99–$64.99 for Guests 10+, and $15.99–$26.99 for Guests 3–9

Participating restaurants include: Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, The Garden Grill Restaurant, La Hacienda de San Angel, Les Chefs de France, Nine Dragons Restaurant, Restaurant Marrakesh, Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, San Angel Inn, Teppan Edo, Tokyo Dining, Tutto Italia Ristorante and Via Napoli.

Your lunch and dinner package includes:

Appetizer
Entree
Dessert
Non-alcoholic beverage
(OR full buffet where applicable)
Guaranteed seating at the Candlelight Processional show
Pre-arranged Illuminations Viewing Area

For more information about planning your Disney World vacation contact us at 800-796-6240 ext. 700 or by e-mail at heather@destinationsinflorida.com.

Save on Universal Orlando Packages for the Holidays!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by BeOurGuestDest

Visiting Walt Disney World this holiday season? Don’t forget to include a few days at Universal Studios! 3-day Universal Orlando Packages for the Holidays start at just $249 per adult for a Universal Partner Hotel and $509 per adult for an on-site hotel. Universal Orlando Packages are a great way to experience Macys Holiday Parade, Grinchmas and select Friday and Saturday nights in December, the timeless holiday music of Mannheim Steamroller! Plus the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Citywalk and more!

To book Universal Orlando Packages for the holidays, contact Heather at heather@destinationsinflorida.com or (800)796-6240 x 700.

Amazing Disney Cruise Line Discounts for Florida Residents!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by BeOurGuestDest

Now through November 13, Florida residents can score some incredible deals on Disney Cruise Line! This deal is limited to only 50 rooms per stateroom category so limited quantities are available! This is a great way for Florida residents to experience the Disney magic in a different way by taking a trip on Disney Cruise Line. Hurry and book now before it’s too late!

Click here for the complete list of discounted staterooms: http://destinationsinflorida.com/floridaresident.pdf

To book your discounted Disney Cruise Line vacation, please contact Heather today at heather@destinationsinflorida.com or (800)796-6240 x 700.

Save up to $500 on Disneyland Resort Packages!

Posted on November 2, 2011 by BeOurGuestDest

Save up to $500 on Disneyland Resort Packages when you book a 4-night hotel stay and a 4-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper® souvenir ticket. Enjoy two amazing Theme Parks filled with favorite attractions, shows and more! Travel to sunny Southern California and enjoy Disney magic while enjoying great evening shows like Fantasmic and World of Color.

Book Disneyland Resort Packages from Nov. 1, 2011 – Feb. 26, 2012, for arrivals most nights Jan. 2 – Feb. 26, 2012. Travel on this offer must be completed by March 1, 2012.

Looking for a shorter stay? Save up to 35% on a stay at one of the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, for arrivals most Sunday-Thursday nights, Jan. 2 – Feb. 29, 2012. Book this offer Nov. 1, 2011 – Feb. 29, 2012. Travel on this offer must be completed by March 1, 2012.

To book Disneyland Resort Packages or discounted Room Only rates, email heather@destinationsinflorida.com or call (800)796-6240 x 700.