Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail for Alaska

It’s a Disney Cruise Line® first! The Disney Wonder® Cruise
Ship is sailing to Alaska for afour-month season of 7-night cruises
in 2011. Departing out of Vancouver, B.C., the ship will call on popular
ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway.

The first Alaskan cruise sets sail on May 3, 2011, with the last cruise of the season scheduled for Aug. 30, 2011.

Bookings open on Sept. 28, 2009

Mexican Riviera Cruises
Book-ending the 2011 summer season in Alaska, the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship will sail 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.

Repositioning Cruises
Disney Cruise Line will offer a number of repositioning cruises and special sailings in 2011, including a 15-night Panama Canal crossing; two 14-night transatlantic voyages; a 6-night cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver, B.C.; a 5-night cruise from Vancouver, B.C., to Los Angeles; and 10- and 11-night holiday sailings to the Mexican Riviera and the eastern Caribbean.

Summer Nightastic!

The “Main Street Electrical Parade” will light up the Magic Kingdom® Park and headline “Summer Nightastic!”, a season of after-dark excitement coming to all four Theme Parks at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

With floats and characters appearing for the first time at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” will return to the Magic Kingdom Park in early June 2010 with its joyous sights and sounds. Marking its first engagement in Florida since 2001, the cherished parade will be led by Tinker Bell waving from the basket of a magical balloon aboard a new float. Pinocchio and Snow White also join the parade this summer, aboard bright new floats.

Your Clients visiting the Magic Kingdom Park this summer also will be treated to a special limited-time fireworks spectacular. The night sky will explode in vivid colors and brilliant visual effects as whimsical music fills the air.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, “The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror” will welcome “drop-ins” this summer with even more pulse-racing surprises. New lighting effects and surprises, created especially for “Summer Nightastic!”, will bring unexpected frights to your Clients who step into that infamous service elevator – if they dare.

The return of the “Sounds Like Summer” concert series to Epcot® and extended evening hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park several times a week will add up to summer fun as only Disney can do.

The Disney Dream® – The Newest in Disney Cruise Line® Fleet Family-Friendly Innovations

The Disney Dream™ will introduce a number of cruise-industry firsts and family-friendly innovations designed to make your experience even more magical. Among the highlights:

• AquaDuck — Disney Cruise Line® debuts the first-ever shipboard water coaster! This exhilarating high-speed flume ride featuring twists, turns, drops, uphill acceleration and river rapids — all while traversing the upper decks of the ship.
• Virtual Porthole – A cruise-industry first for all inside staterooms! Virtual Portholes offer a "window" to the world with a real-time view outside the ship using high-definition cameras. As Guests observe the view, you may glimpse a magical surprise: animated characters like Mickey Mouse may pop by the Virtual Porthole.
• Enchanted Art — Around the atrium lobby and throughout the ship, Enchanted Art will immerse you in Disney storytelling in a completely new way. Enchanted Art magically comes alive as Guests pause to admire individual pieces.
• Living Characters — In youth spaces, Disney Characters come to life and interact with children in one-of-a-kind experiences. Crush, the animated sea turtle from the Disney•Pixar motion picture "Finding Nemo," or the mischievous animated alien Stitch make scheduled appearances to chat, play and joke with kids in live, unrehearsed conversations.

Staterooms and Suites

Catering to the unique vacation needs of families, Disney Dream™ staterooms offer comfort and style synonymous throughout the Disney fleet.

• 150 inside staterooms featuring Virtual Portholes, a cruise-industry first.
• 1,100 outside staterooms
  • 860 verandahs
  • 199 ocean views
  • 20 concierge family ocean view suites with verandah
  • 19 concierge one-bedroom suites with verandah
  • 2 concierge royal suites

To accommodate larger families and groups traveling together, there are 500 connecting doors adjoining staterooms. Most staterooms feature a split-bath — a concept that Disney introduced to the cruise industry.

Dining on the Dream

Elaborately themed restaurants, distinctly Disney touches and world-class cuisine will please the palate and satisfy all of the senses — making dining aboard the Disney Dream™ a memorable experience for you and your family.

• Animator's Palate — A re-imagined version of the signature Disney Cruise Line® restaurant will bring the magic of Disney animation into the dining room for a one-of-a-kind experience that will captivate the entire family.
• Royal Palace — An elegant restaurant inspired by classic Disney films such as "Cinderella" and "Beauty and the Beast." Splendid décor includes ornate marble floors and luxurious carpets plus a magnificent, hand-blown chandelier made of glass slippers.
• Enchanted Garden — A whimsical, casual restaurant inspired by the gardens of Versailles. You will feel as though you've arrived at a lovely conservatory, with white trellises, custom glass "flower" light fixtures and cascading fountain. The dining environment will magically transform from day to night during the meal.

Magical Youth Spaces

Disney Cruise Line® revolutionized the cruise industry with elaborately themed youth areas. On the new Disney Dream™, the celebration of children's creativity rises to a new level with extraordinary youth spaces designed to inspire, entertain and spark the imagination of children in nearly an entire deck created just for them.

• Andy's Room — The world of the Disney•Pixar "Toy Story" films comes to life. Kids experience the feeling of being toy-sized as they play among larger-than-life characters from the animated film.
• Monster's Academy — A fun, interactive space fashioned after the scare floor from the Disney•Pixar film "Monsters, Inc."
• Pixie Hollow — Children are transported to the enchanted land inhabited by Tinker Bell and her fairy friends, complete with a pixie tree, twinkling lights and fairy houses.
• Explorer Pod — Inspired by the Disney•Pixar animated film "Finding Nemo," a bright blue and yellow submarine surfaces in the center of the room, offering an interactive play area for children.
• It's a Small World Nursery — Infants and toddlers are welcomed by cheerful, three-dimensional facades and artwork inspired by the classic Disney Theme Park attraction.
• Edge — Located inside the forward funnel, this lounge is just for tweens ages 11 - 13 and is filled with a multitude of hi-tech entertainment including the ability to create and star in photo postcards and video karaoke.
• Vibe — A "teens-only" swipe card provides access to this trendy, indoor/outdoor space created especially for teens ages 14 - 17.

Disney Villains Cast a Comical Spell on New Stage Spectacular Aboard Disney Cruise Line Ships

The malevolent world of the Disney villains takes a comical spin in “Villains Tonight!,” a musical spectacular that Disney Cruise Line® is premiering in spring 2010. The revue-style show will debut during the March 27, 2010, voyage aboard the Disney Magic® and will delight Guests sailing aboard the new Disney Dream™ cruise ship in early 2011.

“Villains Tonight!” is the first full-scale musical production dedicated to the Disney villains. The show is a family-friendly, fun-filled musical extravaganza that places these famous evil-doers in some irreverent funny moments.

The show begins as Hades and his faithful sidekicks, Pain and Panic (from Disney’s “Hercules”), welcome new souls (the audience) to the Underworld. But instead of a frightening realm, Guests will discover that Hades has turned the Underworld into an upbeat and happier place. The lively fun comes to a halt when The Fates arrive and predict that Hades will lose his position as Lord of the Underworld if he doesn’t ramp up the evil factor.

Worried by the news, Hades comes up with a plan: He’ll conjure up the very best of the worst – the most powerful Disney villains – to help him replenish the world of evil. What ensues is a comical journey as Hades, Pain and Panic embark on a quest filled with wacky antics and amusing musical numbers featuring everyone’s favorite Disney villains and their sidekicks.

“Villains Tonight!” features a “Who’s Who” of the Disney villains, including Disney’s newest crook, Dr. Facilier from “The Princess and the Frog.”
“Villains Tonight!” joins the lineup of shipboard stage musicals as the Disney Magic® gets ready to embark on an unprecedented five-month season of Mediterranean and Northern European cruises. Departing from Barcelona, Spain, Mediterranean cruises go from April 24 to May 26 and Aug. 7 to Sept. 8, 2010, visiting popular ports in Italy, France and North Africa. Departing out of Dover, England, the Northern European cruises will sail from June 12 to July 18, 2010, visiting St. Petersburg, Oslo, Copenhagen and other enchanting ports.

2010 Gateway Collection

Amazing Family Vacations for a great value!

Adventures by Disney proudly presents the Gateway Collection, which takes you to Italy, London, Paris and Costa Rica! This new vacation option makes select trips more accessible while keeping what you love most about Adventures by Disney vacations – magical destinations with exclusive, immersive experiences for the whole family. Your Adventure Guides provide concierge service every step of the way, ensuring that you have what you need before you even know you need it! The Gateway vacations include plenty of time on your own so that you can enjoy the convenience of guided travel yet still see and do what interests you most.

Check out the itineraries for the Gateway vacations below. Or compare them to our Classic Vacations and discover how the Gateway Collection offers great trips at an even greater value!

Gateway to Italy Family Vacation
Travel through time to explore Italy, from ancient Rome to the Venetian Renaissance. Explore the Venice canals by gondola, learn to make pizzas in Florence and marvel at the beauty of the Sistine Chapel. It's an experience for all ages. 

Gateway to London and Paris Family Vacation
The adventure begins in jolly old England with a visit to Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. It then crosses the English Channel to Paris for a scavenger hunt in the Louvre and a family lunch in the Eiffel Tower. Oh la la! 

Gateway to Costa Rica Family Vacation
Delve into the natural wonders and wildlife of the country's vibrant forests, such as the lush and stunning Tortuguero. Enjoy the extremes - from zip lining above the rainforest canopy to touring ancient forests filled with exotic creatures. It's the world's ultimate eco-adventure destination! 

The Adventure Disney Cruise Collection: Mediterranean Magic

Disney Cruise Line® and Adventures by Disney are proud to present a new way for you to experience the Mediterranean: now, you can enhance your 10- or 11-night Mediterranean Disney Cruise vacation with the extra magic of Adventures by Disney.

This add-on package brings an exquisite selection of special onboard activities and privately guided port experiences that will immerse you in the cultures and sights of the Mediterranean region.

Guests on this package will enjoy a small-group guided tour experience that begins onboard the Disney Magic® and includes special adventures in each Mediterranean port of call. You won’t need to arrange any shore excursions on your own– you can leave all the planning and details to Disney.

And, as part of the Disney Difference for which Adventures by Disney is known, Adventure Guides will oversee every aspect of your journey, so all you’ll have to do is relax and have the time of your life.

Each evening, and during days at sea between destinations, you will enjoy exclusive special activities and the dedicated VIP service of two Adventure Guides traveling with the group onboard the ship.

Then, you will explore the ports of call with the same two Adventure Guides. Destinations will come to life in the most imaginative and personal way possible through the storytelling of renowned local experts, special access and VIP entrances to major sites, unique story-based meals, and special surprises that only Disney would think of.

By adding the personal service of an Adventures by Disney guided tour with the magic of a Disney cruise, this package is the ultimate way for you to experience the Mediterranean. Your only responsibilities will be to relax, have fun and soak up the culture of Europe’s most captivating cities.

Departure Dates
The Mediterranean Magic Cruise is available on select 10- and 11-night Mediterranean Disney Cruise Line voyages to eight legendary ports including Barcelona, Naples, Civitavecchia (the gateway to Rome), Malta, Tunis and the French Riviera.

• 10-night sailings: May 5 and 26, Aug. 18 and Sept. 8, 2010
• 11-night sailings: May 15, Aug. 7 and 28, 2010

"Captain EO" Starring Michael Jackson

Enjoy the music of Michael Jackson, combined with the visual effects magic of some of Hollywood’s best, as “Captain EO” returns to Disneyland® Park.

The 17-minute interactive film stars Michael Jackson as “Captain EO” on his quest to change the world. With show-stopping musical numbers written by Michael Jackson, and stunning effects orchestrated by executive producer George Lucas and director Francis Ford Coppola, “Captain EO” is a sight and sound spectacular with an enduring message.

Screening in the same Tomorrowland® theater in which it debuted, “Captain EO” now features a new 70mm print and improved sound, thanks to acoustical enhancements made to the theater in recent years. A dazzling blend of music and images, “Captain EO” will take a new generation of Guests on a journey to the stars.

More Magic at Castaway Cay

Disney's private island paradise, Castaway Cay, is getting an extra dose of pixie dust! New enhancements include an expanded family beach, new water features and play areas, private beach cabanas and more. Completion is scheduled for summer 2010.

Castaway Cay is consistently rated by Disney Cruise Line® Guests as their favorite port of call - the ultimate private island escape for adventure, relaxation and quality time with family.

Expanded Family Beach

• This popular area is being extended by more than 700 feet so that your Clients have more room to enjoy the pristine white sand, relax under an umbrella or take a dip in the warm, azure waters of the lagoon.
• As an added convenience, the area also will include a new family lunch-buffet location, a new beach bar, and additional beach rental and merchandise locations.

New Water Areas

• Guests can slide, splash and plunge at a new water feature called Pelican Plunge. The 2,400-square-foot floating platform, located within swimming distance of shore, features two corkscrew water slides.
• A new water play area called Spring-a-Leak lets parents and kids cool off. There’s also a new water play area just for the youngsters at Scuttle's Cove.

New Beach Cabanas

• Guests can have a little piece of paradise all to yourselves at one of 20 new private cabanas. The premium rental cabanas provide the privacy and luxury of a deluxe beach retreat with an option to add the personalized service of a cabana host.
• Most private cabanas are located on the far side of the Family Beach, but a handful of private cabanas are situated on Serenity Bay Beach, exclusively for adults.

Disney Cruise Line sails to Castaway Cay on all itineraries originating from Port Canaveral, Fla.

Kids Can Choose Their Own Adventure on Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line® is once again reinventing onboard children’s experiences. Through an entirely new approach to youth activities, kids can let their imaginations set sail by customizing their cruise vacation. More youth activities than ever before are available, and children choose experiences based on their interests, not their age.

Exciting new youth activities and dedicated children’s spaces are available now on the Disney Magic® and the Disney Wonder®, and are coming to the Disney Dream™ beginning with the ship’s maiden voyage in January 2011.

While Disney Cruise Line will continue to recommend activities that appeal to specific maturity levels and ages, the entire menu of offerings is open to every child. With this revolutionary approach to shipboard youth activities, children and parents choose programs based on the specific interests of each child to create a customized and very personalized experience. Best of all, children of different ages -- siblings, extended family and friends -- can participate in youth activities together throughout their cruise.

The majority of children’s events and free-time activities occur within dedicated youth spaces on the ship and on Castaway Cay. As always, Disney Cruise Line youth activities are supervised by specially trained, experienced counselors.

Specific program information is available to your Clients on the day of check-in at the Youth Activities registration desk located in the Disney Cruise Line terminal building prior to boarding, or onboard in Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab.
With more than 100 activities, events and programs, and with all youth activities open to all ages, children have more choices than ever before on Disney Cruise Line.

Have You Used Online Check-in Service?

By using Online Check-In Service, you can simplify your arrival at the Walt Disney World Resort by going online to provide key information in advance of your upcoming stay. Online Check-In Service is available up to 10 days prior to your arrival date. (Guests on  Disney Cruise Vacations may access the service up to 45 days prior to their arrival date.)
You may visit mydisneyreservation.com/guest on the Web to access Online Check-In Service.
You will need the following information to access Online Check-In Service:

• Reservation number
• Last name of the primary Guest on the reservation
• Resort name
• Check-in date

During the process, the following information will be requested:

• A credit card for any incidental charges
• Your anticipated arrival time
• Your anticipated departure time
• Names of all members in your traveling party
• Any room requests (Please note: room requests are subject to availability)
• Your home address
• A contact phone number for you while you’re on vacation

Please remember that you will need to present a valid photo ID at arrival to pick up your welcome folder and Key to the World card, and complete the check-in process.

Get FastPass Wait Times on Your Phone

Disney Mobile Magic, a new application available to Verizon Wireless subscribers, provides valuable information to Guests such as attraction wait times for the Park they are currently in, Disney’s FASTPASS® Service return times and the ability to locate your favorite Characters using your mobile device. The application’s GPS technology also displays Park maps that pinpoint a Guest’s location and can provide suggestions on what to visit next, based on what is nearby.

The application offers live competitive trivia games, videos, Character stories, and other surprises to keep Guests entertained while waiting in line at the Park. The application also provides specific services for a Guest while planning a Disney vacation from home.

Additionally, a new, separate mobile website, Disney Mobile Web, allows any Guest with a browser-enabled phone to access useful information such as Park hours, entertainment schedules and dining information at no charge*.

A soft launch of Disney Mobile Magic is now available for purchase. The application will officially launch in January 2010.

*Data rates may apply. Check with your wireless service provider for details.

Curtains Up at The American Idol Experience

With all the thrills and suspense that have made it a television and pop culture phenomenon, “American Idol” has come to Walt Disney World® Resort in a groundbreaking, new attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™.

The American Idol Experience* captures the energy and excitement of the TV series, with some Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios auditioning to take the spotlight onstage, while fellow Guests cheer them on from the audience and vote for their favorite singer with instant results.

The attraction, which opened on Feb. 14, 2009, was developed by Walt Disney Imagineering in conjunction with FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) and 19 TV Ltd. It is based on the smash-hit television show “American Idol” – produced by 19 TV Ltd. and FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) – and is designed to immerse park Guests into the authentic feel of a live television production.

Each show takes place in a 1,000 seat, indoor theater that features the neon signs and a multi-layered backdrop inspired by the actual “American Idol” set in California. Building on its hallmark of attention to detail, Walt Disney Imagineering worked with the Hollywood set designer who designed the actual TV show set for “American Idol.”

The newly designed venue is the most technologically advanced theater found at Walt Disney World Resort.

Designed to reflect the best and brightest elements of the TV show, The American Idol Experience includes an audition process open to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guests 14 and older (audition slots are limited and interested Guests are encouraged to arrive early). These Guests perform live in front of a Disney’s Hollywood Studios casting director for the opportunity to be cast in one of the preliminary Theme Park shows that same day.

If a Guest shows that special “star quality” during the multi-step audition process, they move on to performance training with a vocal coach, hair and make-up. Then, it’s showtime for the singers in front of an audience comprised of Theme Park Guests, plus a panel of three expert judges.

Performers with the highest votes during the preliminary shows will return for a high-energy, grand finale show that same evening. After their encore performances, the big moment arrives. It’s a super-charged, eye-popping scene as the audience votes are tallied, the other performers drop off, music builds and the spotlight shines down, amid a blizzard of confetti, on the day’s top singer. In addition to their new-found Theme Park fame, the top vote-getter will receive The American Idol Experience Dream Ticket, which allows an eligible holder to schedule a front-of-the-line audition to a future regional audition for the “American Idol” television show.

he American Idol Experience is the newest attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The showbiz-inspired Theme Park immerses Guests in the glamour of show business with thrilling attractions, Broadway-style shows, world-class atmosphere entertainment and interactive film, music, television and radio production facilities.

* AMERICAN IDOL® is a registered trademark of 19 TV Ltd. and FremantleMedia North America, Inc.

Newest Adventure at Epcot

Visiting Epcot® at the Walt Disney World® Resort now can enjoy a brand-new, ultra-interactive attraction inspired by the Disney Channel animated series, “Kim Possible.”

Using the latest technology, Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure invites Guests of all ages to become secret agents, teaming up with members of “Team Possible” to save the world from various comical villains and their mad inventions.

Embark on this international adventure, and you will receive an official “Kimmunicator.” This handheld wireless device will help you maneuver through the mission. Using state-of-the-art technology, the interactive device connects Guests with a variety of characters from “Kim Possible” who provide clues to stop villains from taking over the world. These devices also allow Guests to control top-secret equipment hidden inside World Showcase pavilions, creating an adventure jam-packed with mystery and excitement.

Guests can play Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure in seven World Showcase pavilions: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Japan, France and United Kingdom. Each pavilion features a unique mission including distinctive visual events and a different super-villain from the animated series.

Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure is included in Epcot admission.

New Attractions And Experiences Unveiled

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts recently announced detailed plans for future attractions andadventures that will be delighting Guests for years tocome.

A new 3-D version of the tremendously popular "Star Tours" attraction will debut in 2011 at bothDisneyland® Park at the Disneyland® Resort and Disney's Hollywood Studios™ at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Based on the iconic Lucasfilm "Star Wars" films, the attraction will include new immersive and interactive elements that will take Guests to familiar places in the Star Wars galaxy.

Next, plans were announced for the largest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom® Park at the Walt Disney World® Resort, nearly doubling the size of the Fantasyland® Area by 2013. Guests soon will be able to:

• Visit their favorite Disney Princess in her castle, cottage or chateau to share a dance with Cinderella; celebrate Sleeping Beauty's birthday with the Good Fairies; or join Belle in an enchanting story performance in the Beast's castle library.
• "Be Our Guest" and dine in one of three enchanted rooms inside the Beast's castle.
• Fly with Dumbo high above brand new circus grounds, twice the size of the existing attraction with a new interactive, three-ring circus tent.
• Journey under the sea with Ariel (from Disney’s "The Little Mermaid") in her very own attraction.
• Meet Tinker Bell and her friends in the magical world of Pixie Hollow.

There’s MAGIC in the AIR!!!

New Treehouse Villas Open for Booking

The Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa are now taking reservations. Elevated 10 feet off the ground, all 60 stand-alone Treehouse Villas are set among the treetops to offer families an intimate retreat that sleeps nine, while providing all the modern comforts you desire.

Nestled in natural forest glens, the Treehouse Villas mark the newest phase of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The Treehouse Villas opened in 1975 as the first stand-alone accommodations on Walt Disney World Resort property, and became a "well kept secret" for returning Guests who loved their seclusion and charm.

Now, at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, the new, larger homes are designed and built to create an unforgettable experience. The villas promise to rekindle fond memories of past vacations, while providing 21st century amenities and comforts. All stand-alone, three-bedroom homes, elevated 10 feet off the ground on pedestals and beams designed to blend into the forest environment, will sleep nine and offer modern luxuries such as cathedral ceilings, granite countertops and flat-screen TVs, all presented in a style dubbed "cabin casual."

Each three-bedroom, 1,074-square-foot Treehouse Villa features the following:

• 3 bedrooms - sleeps up to nine
  • 1 queen-size bed in the master bedroom
• 1 queen-size bed in the 2nd bedroom
• 1 set of bunk beds in the 3rd bedroom
• 1 queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room
• 1 sleeper chair in living room
• Flat panel TV in living room and each bedroom, DVD player in living room
• Master bathroom with whirlpool tub
• 2nd bathroom
• Full kitchen includes the following: coffee maker, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, microwave, toaster, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher
• Laundry area with stacked washer and dryer
• Ceiling fan in living room and master bedroom
• Private deck at the top of the stairs near the entry door to the villa

A treehouse brings a sense of adventure, making kids feel more like grownups, and grownups feel more like kids. Now, at the Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, any family can fulfill this childhood longing, with an added dash of luxury and comfort.

Enjoy a Picnic in the Park at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

If your on the Disney Dining Plan, now you have a new way to use their Quick Service Meal entitlements at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: The new Picnic in the Park option lets you you’re your adventure a step further by dining in the wild!

Each Picnic in the Park is packaged in an "Every Tree Has Character" reusable bag, and includes plates and utensils so Guests may enjoy their meal at one of the many picnic spots in the Park. Meals include a choice of entrées, side dishes, desserts and bottled water. You may select your entrées from one of two tiers:

• Tier 1 features a choice of chicken wrap, ham grinder, tuna pita or turkey focaccia sandwich for each member of the party.
• Tier 2 offers a choice of rotisserie chicken or ham.

Depending on the number in the party, you may select from one or more the following side dishes: chips, coleslaw, corn medley, green beans, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, orzo pasta, oven-roasted potato wedges, seasonal fruit salad, or tomato and  cucumber salad.

Dessert options include an apple, orange, brownie, cookie, cornbread or crisped rice treat.

Guests may order a Picnic in the Park at a podium located at Guest Relations in the front of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, or at Tusker House Restaurant. Picnic in the Park is available for same-day orders only. Orders must be placed at least two hours prior to the desired pick-up time. Payment will be due upon pick-up of the order at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery in the Africa region of the Park.

Pricing for Tier 1 begins at $24.99 USD plus tax for three Guests. Pricing for Tier 2 begins at $29.99 USD plus tax for three Guests. Prices vary by party size. Guests on the Disney Dining Plan will need to use one adult Quick Service Meal entitlement per Guest (e.g., a meal for three requires three adult entitlements).

A New Stage Spectacular

“Toy Story – The Musical” will take over Hyperion Theatre in Disney’s California Adventure® Park in early 2011. The characters and playful plot from the original Disney-Pixar film, “Toy Story,” will come to life in this dazzling, musical stage spectacular where Guests will be treated to a unique “toys’ eye view” of life in Andy’s room.

The stage show will feature larger-than-life set design, new songs, vivid projected backgrounds and elaborate costumes. The journey follows Buzz Lightyear and Woody as they transform from jealous adversaries to best friends with an unbreakable bond. The 50-minute musical preserves the humor and heart of the original film.

To make way for this exciting addition, “Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” will close on Aug. 15, 2010. If you are visiting the Disneyland® Resort, you won’t want to miss the chance to catch this great show before its exit.