New Fantasyland Opened for Soft Openings!

So, as I speak the New Fantasyland is open for a "Dress Rehersal" otherwise known as a soft opening!  I even found a link where you can "ride" the new Little Mermaid ride!!  It's not expected to last long because there are annual passholder previews and cast member previews coming up. 

And so, my anxiety over this begins again!!  Are we going to see it?  I think so since we are staying 1 extra day to be there for the first official "preview" day.  I'm literally going crazy thinking about it!  I'm a little bit obsessed!  This pretty much describes me:

 

Also among my new worries is the stroller dilemma.  Is my everyday umbrella stroller going to be enough or should I rent a better one that reclines and has a little more space.

 

And there is also the insanity of our ADR's which are now (finally) being analyzed by everyone else!  Don't they know how hard it is to change anything now!!!

 

Ok, enough about my craziness!  I want to invite anyone who reads this to please come over to www.facebook.com/fairytaledreamtravels  because I tend to update this quicker than this blog!  :-)

Final Countdown!

Well, we can finally say that we are going to Walt Disney World next month and it feels great!  Especially after dealing with all of the sickness in this house! 
And, guess what?  I'm still planning.  That's right, I'm still trying to get all of our plans nailed down.  As I've learned recently,  it could be very crowded the first couple of days we are there, so I need to be sure to have a really do-able plan. 
I've said in the past that you can always have a good time as long as you have a good plan! 
After all, it doesn't matter when you are surrounded by magic!

All that being said, I am concerned about the crowds.  We will get there early and hope everyone else sleeps in :-)

2013 Disney Deals Out Today for January-March!

Today's the day!!  If you want to go to Walt Disney World on select dates in January- early March, book now for awesome deals!!  There is a room only discount coming out as well as a package discount!
As I've learned from the Free Dining promo, rooms fill up fast so the faster you book the better.  Also, Southwest is having some really great deals on flights, so check it out!
Email me today if you want my help!  kerri@fairytaledreamtravels.com

New Disney Deals for Winter 1/02-3/07/2013!! Play, Stay and Dine and Room Only Discounts!

Anyone want to see the new Fantasyland??

Today was a good day for those who want to go to Walt Disney World this winter!  If you are a Disney Visa Cardholder you can get up to 35% off room rates or a discount off a package that includes room, tickets and dining.  I've seen people get over $600 off their package rates.  This would be similar to free dining- not quite but close!  Dates are 1/02- 3/07/2013. There is a blackout around President's Day.

Even better news is that this will be open to everyone on October 10!!

Email me today if you want me to quote for you kerri@fairytaledreamtravels.com

In other news, I still have sick kids at home, so my Disney planning has come to a hault.  I'll update as soon as I can!

Beast Greeting at new Be Our Guest Restaurant??

Sorry I haven't been writing lately!  Dealing with sick babies and being sick myself is really dragging me down!
However, I had to drop in to say that there are new rumors today that the Beast himself will greet people with DINNER reservations at the new Be Our Guest Restaurant opening in November.  No lunch appearances and no autographs. 
This is exciting news though and I'm sure it will make the crowds bigger. 
I'm just hoping that we can eat lunch there on the first day!

Magic Kingdom No Longer a Dry Park!

News today is that wine will be served with dinner at the new Be Our Guest Restaurant, opening with the new Fantasyland Expansion.  Alchohol has never been served in the Magic Kingdom before.  

For me, this is kind of sad.  I understand why Disney would do this, but the Magic Kingdom has always been the one place where you didn't have to worry about exposing your children to the effects of alcohol.  Believe me, going through Epcot while the Food & Wine Festival is going on can really open your eyes!

Of course I don't drink at all, so my opinion is probably very different than other people who are now rejoicing over this news.  What do you all think?  Good idea or no?

More "Celebrate the Magic" images & more!

Disney just released more info. for the Celebrate the Magic show that is to start in November.  It looks really cool, but I'm still wondering about the Christmas lights on the castle.  No answer as to whether or not this will replace those.

Also, today they announced that there will be more seating for Fantasmic added!  This is really good news because at certain times it can be a long wait for this not to be missed show.  And, as we all know, with a lot of kids waiting can be difficult at best. 

In other news, I'm still working on the itinerary for our trip!  I'm trying to decide if I want to try to switch days around, but that means switching some of our dining ADR's and I'm not sure if I want to do that.