The Year of a Million Dreams Continues Through December 2008!   Live out Disney dreams like never before during The Year of a Million Dreams. Imagine spending the night right in the heart of Disneyland ® Park!  Now that dream can come true as one of the "money can't buy" experiences being awarded in the 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway!  The Disneyland ® Dream Suite, originally envisioned as a private, luxury apartment for Walt Disney, his family, friends and honored guests, has now been realized in New Orleans Square , overlooking the Rivers of America. Elegant and enchanting, each room in the Disneyland ® Dream Suite is themed to a different one of the Park's Lands and is filled with artwork and other items that provided inspiration for Walt's creation. Guests will be inspired by the Suite's many incredible features, including a private balcony, magical special effects, as well as an unforgettable "Good Night Moment". And in true Disney style, this dream-come-true prize comes complete with a host of special privileges-like dinner at a Disneyland ® Resort restaurant and VIP viewing of a Disneyland ® parade, plus a performance of either a fireworks spectacular or Fantasmic! (when available). It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can only happen at the place where dreams come true-and only during the 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway, part of The Year of a Million Dreams ! The 2008 Disney Dreams Giveaway features more than one million extra special dreams to be awarded through a random process at Disneyland ® Resort in California and Walt Disney World ® Resort in Florida and to eligible mail in participants. In addition to Guest's favorites from the current giveaway, Disney will grant even more one-of-a-kind, money-can't buy experiences. Make sure you're part of the MAGIC! ^ Top of Page     Disney's MGM Studio Has Changed Their Name! The Park you've always known as MGM Studios - has changed it's Name! Introducing Disney's Hollywood Studios™! The Park still looks the same and has all the same rides, attractions and restaurant - BUT Coming soon (around the middle of March) The Disney Stars and Cars Parade will no longer be part of the parade line up! All NEW Block Party Bash parade will debut on March 14th! Those of you who are familiar with Disney's California Adventure Park may already have enjoyed this fun and energetic parade. ^ Top of Page

2008 Vacation Packages Add-Ons! New!  Magic Your Packages add to their already impressive line up of flexible vacation packages! New! Magic Your Way Package Plus Deluxe Dining Includes Three Meals (ANY combination of Quick Service or Table Service), Two Snacks per person/ per night, and One Resort refillable drink mug per person/ per package. Save up to 30% per person on dining! New! Wine & Dine Plan Add the Wine & Dine Plan to any Magic Your Way Package that includes dining for $39.99 per night per room. This plan includes: Your choice of one bottle of wine per night per room from a designated wine list.  Available at select locations at the Walt Disney World ® Resort. New! Water Park Fun & More Ticket Option has changed for even more fun! The Water Park Fun & More Option admissions now match the ticket duration for 2+ Day tickets. Check out our Walt Disney World® Resort packages page for further package details. Call Magic Itineraries, 610-754-1511, or go to "Request A Quote" to get information to book Your Disney Dream Vacation! ^ Top of Page     Disney's California Food & Wine Festival Celebrate the palate pleasing flavors of California cuisine and spirits as Disney's California Adventure® Park plays host to a food-lover's festival that showcases the diverse tastes of the Golden State. Join celebrity chefs, noted sommeliers and fellow culinary connoisseurs in a series of demonstrations, seminars, and epicurean adventures that will have your mouth watering. Over multiple weekends, guests can experience a diverse choice of food and wine, attend wine seminars and culinary demonstrations, or visit the Festival Marketplaces celebrating California wines and cuisine. Tempt your taste buds with appetizer-sized treats, watch the pros sauté, fillet or flambé in a complimentary cooking demonstration or simply satisfy your curiosity about wine, beer or spirits by attending a seminar. *In accordance with California state law you must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. All events, seminars, prices, menus, food options, services, age ranges, locations, dates, times, participating chefs and presenters are subject to restrictions and may change without notice. 2008 EVENT DATES: April 11 – May 4, 2008 2008 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Taste of California Marketplace Guest will enjoy festival foods such as delicious tapas-sized tastings, along with expertly paired wines and beers in the Pacific Warf area. Taste Wine Like An Expert Master sommelier Michael Jordan, of the award-winning Napa Rose restaurant, will share his passion for wine in this class that introduces guests to the joys of wine tasting.  For a fee and with advanced registration, each class will offer a basic training in the different types, varieties and blends, taste, structure, and characteristics found in wine servings. (Sundays) Winemaker Dinners Disneyland® Resort chefs will partner with premiere California Winemakers to prepare outstanding culinary delights at these exclusive dinners. (Friday Evenings) Napa Rose Cooking School Executive Chef Andrew Sutton will lead hands-on classes to create a themed meal paired with wines, and at the conclusion of the course, each guest will receive a Napa Rose Cooking School chef coat to commemorate the experience. (Saturdays) New! Sparkling Bar Located in the upper terrace of Golden Vine Winery, this luxurious bar will feature champagne and sparkling wines by the glass, paired with wine country tapas. Taste—Food, Wine, Life The Festival’s grand finale, this event will be held on Saturday May 3, offering guests a delicious celebration of the culinary talents of numerous chefs.  “Taste will also feature specially selected beer, wine, and spirits, along with entertainment throughout the evening. ^ Top of Page     Disneyland Resort Expansion Announced The Disneyland® Resort expansion will bring new entertainment and major family-oriented attractions to Disney's California Adventure ® Park, including an entirely new Cars Land inspired by the hit Disney Pixar animated film "Cars." Disney Imagineers will be bringing more of Walt Disney into Disney's California Adventure Park, celebrating the hope and optimism of California that attracted Walt to this land of opportunity in the 1920s. Guests entering the new Plaza will be instantly immersed in the world that inspired Walt during his early days as an animation pioneer. The new, interactive Walt Disney Story attraction will set the stage for the unfolding story of Walt that will permeate the park. Coming to Disney's California Adventure Over the Next Several Years Cars Land A 12-acre addition immersing you into a world inspired by the hit Disney Pixar movie, "Cars," playing to America 's love affair with automobiles. Radiator Springs Racers , a major "E-ticket" attraction, places you right in the middle of the amazingly detailed, dimensional "Cars" world of Mater, Lightning McQueen, Doc and Sally. You get a quick race briefing from Doc and Lightning, and suddenly find yourself in the midst of a race around hairpin turns and steep banks. Cars Land increases capacity to the park with two additional immersive family rides, featuring Luigi and Mater from the movie. Paradise Pier Paradise Pier will host major new attractions beginning next summer with the opening of Toy Story Mania! , a ride-through, interactive adventure where you ride into a high-energy 4-D carnival midway hosted by "Toy Story" characters. Woody, Jessie, Buzz, Hamm and the gang come to life in amazing ways, immersing you in the rich stories of the Pixar blockbuster "Toy Story" films. A major ride based on Disney's classic "The Little Mermaid" comes to the park's Paradise Pier with leading-edge animation and special effects. You will dive into the magnificent scenes and magical songs from the movie. A Mermaid Grotto area with a fountain and sand castle will offer new play experiences for children. Unique Nighttime Spectacular The dramatic and unique Disney's World of Color will bring new nighttime excitement to Paradise Pier . This nightly panorama of spectacular water effects, colorful lighting and music will bring Disney animation to life with an entirely new creative and technical approach. The 9,000-person viewing area offers prime waterside viewing of the show - and provides a site for live entertainment, music festivals, and outdoor film premieres. Entry Plaza and Gateway The totally new gateway to Disney's California Adventure Park welcomes you into an immersive world of historic California streets as Walt experienced them as a young artist arriving with big dreams.  A new visual icon in the tradition of Los Angeles , California 's great entertainment palaces will draw you into the heart of the attractions. This new facility, which was inspired by Los Angeles ' historic Carthay Circle Theatre that premiered "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in 1937,  will house a next generation Walt Disney Story featuring an interactive tribute to Walt's California experiences, and his entertainment legacy that continues world-wide today. Red Car trolleys reminiscent of the old Pacific Electric Railway will travel up and down the main street.  New dining and shopping experiences and a slate of unique, live entertainment will bring energy to the Walt Disney Plaza . Hollywood Pictures Backlot Hollywood Pictures Backlot will be a new home for a slate of special ticketed events and chances to hear first hand from innovative directors, writers and animators. An update of the popular family show "Playhouse Disney" will provide an experience for younger children. Golden State The " Golden State " area of the park will see the addition of numerous new dining opportunities tied to the incredible bounty of California 's farmland and its rich ethnically diverse food heritage. Food and wine festivals that celebrate the seasons, tastes and cultures of the dynamic communities of the Golden State will entertain you, bringing unique one-of-a-kind experiences. Preview Center A Preview Center located on San Francisco Street in the Golden State region of the park will feature models, Imagineering concepts - giving park guests a sneak peek at the excitement that lies ahead. The Preview Center is scheduled to open in late 2008. Of course Disney's California Adventure Park is already home to some of the Disneyland Resort's highest-rated attractions and shows, including: Soarin' Over California , California Screamin' , The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Broadway-caliber show, Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular . Don't miss out on all the Fun! Call magic Itineraries today to book your Disney Dream Vacation! 610-754-1511   Disney can take you places you may have only dreamed of, or perhaps want to explore again. Whether you want to tour the Disneyland ® Resort, or combine the magic of Disney with another beautiful Southern California destination, Magic Itineraries can help you create the most memorable vacation. PLUS! Enjoy the benefits, conveniences and knowledge that only Disney can provide! ^ Top of Page

Disneyland® Resort Paris

Party on – The Celebration continues… big time!
Wow! What a year! Disneyland® Resort Paris 15th Anniversary is worth celebrating… even longer. They’re continuing to party until March 2009 – Big time with new spectacular surprises: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™1 – one of the most popular rides ever launched at a Disney theme park; Stitch Live – a first-of-its-kind, interactive animated experience for the whole family; and the all singing, all dancing High School Musical on Tour show2 – inspired by the blockbuster movie.

They’re big additions to the already fantastic line-up of shows, characters and attractions introduced during they’re 15th Anniversary: Candleabration – a daily birthday ceremony with Characters, Disney’s Once Upon A Dream Parade, Disney Characters’ Express and Crush’s Coaster3 and Cars Race Rally4 attractions.

And, hey, remember, kids under 7 still get to Stay & Play for FREE5! Now that’s big!
Paris is only 35 minutes away on the direct RER A Metro line, taking your from the gates of Disneyland® Resort Paris to the heart of the city. You can discover this romantic city and take in some or all of the famous landmarks: the Marais district, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Place de la Concorde, Avenue des Champs Elysées, the Eiffel Tower and a one-hour boat cruise on the Seine. It's up to you!

Magic Itineraries can easily help you add a Paris excursion on to your Disneyland® Resort Paris vacation!  Call 1-403-945-9374

In 2008, Adventures by Disney will be spanning the globe to offer more destination options than ever before. With an extraordinary 18 different itineraries, the greatest stories of the world can become your stories. Each adventure has been hand-selected and thoroughly scouted by Disney to present the very best of the world's most amazing destinations. And beginning Aug. 1, 2007, you can  save the date  and reserve space on your favorite itinerary.

And remember, Adventures by Disney vacations are designed to delight the whole family. To make sure kids get as much out of the adventure as the adults, we've crafted special activities with the Junior Adventurers in mind.

To secure your space now on a vacation of a lifetime, all you need is a $300 per person*, fully-refundable deposit to SAVE YOUR DATE and we'll take care of all of the planning! Don't miss your chance to see the world with Disney.

Space is limited to save your  2008 itinerary , so call Magic Itineraries at 610-754-1511 to save your date beginning August 1, 2007 !

See More of the World for Less with this Special Spring Offer

Splendid sites for a great price! This spring, plan a family vacation to some of the world's greatest destinations - and help save money too.

For a limited time, Adventures by Disney is offering savings on select departures. You can save up to $650 per adult and $600 per child off the regular rate on these select Adventures by Disney itineraries*:
Grande Espana, Backstage Magic, Spirit of America, Path to Pura Vida, Imperial Cities and Taste of Tuscany. Just be sure to call Magic Itineraries to book by May 31, 2008 and the world will be at your fingertips!

ALL NEW & EXCITING!       Disney Land & Sea Vacations

The ultimate Disney Cruise Line ® land and sea vacation just got even more appetizing! Beginning now, the Disney Dining Plan is available for the land portion of 2008 7-Night Land and Sea Vacations

Whether you've already booked your 2008 7-Night Land and Sea Vacation or you're making plans now, you will surely appreciate the convenience and savings of the Disney Dining Plan, valid at select restaurants throughout the Walt Disney World ® Resort. This package add-on includes one table service meal, one quick service meal and one snack per person per night of your Client's Walt Disney World Resort stay*.

As you know, the Disney Cruise Line 7-Night Land and Sea Vacation is the perfect balance of legendary service, incredible adventures and pure Disney magic. And now, the new Disney Dining Plan add-on option is a great addition to your dream Disney Cruise experience.
*Restrictions apply.

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Disney Cruise Line® Returns to West Coast this summer

Although the 14-night Panama Canal Cruises have no availability - there are still some staterooms available for the 7-night Mexican Riviera Cruises

7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise

2008 Departure Dates:
May 25; June 1; June 8; June 15; June 22; June 29; July 6; July 13; July 20; July 27; August 3; August 10.

Ports of Call:
Los Angeles,  Cabo San Lucas ,  Mazatlán ,  Puerto Vallarta

2008 Calendar of Events for Walt Disney World® Resort

Pirate and Princess Party
April  23; May 2, 9, 16, 21, 26, 31; June 4, 2008 MAGIC KINGDOM
_ Pirate Coves and Princess Courts
_ Enchanted Adventure Parade
_ Magic, Music and Mayhem fireworks Spectacular

Epcot Flower and Garden Show
March 19 - June 1, 2008 EPCOT
_ Flower Power Concert Series
_ Mother's Day Brunch
_ Festival Center Programs

Star Wars Weekends      MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!
EVENT DATES:
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
June 6 - 29, 2008                                                                                                                                                                                   
Admission to Disney's Hollywood StudiosTM required

Characters
Encounter over 50 Star Wars characters from the entire saga.  From Darth Vader to Darth Maul and Anakin to Chewbacca, you’ll find heroes and villains from throughout the galaxy.

Jedi Training Academy
Each young Padawan who is chosen will learn a lightsaber combination as they prepare to fact the dark side!

Behind the Force
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the films!

Star Tours Attraction
Blast your starspeeder through the ultimate Star Wars adventure.

Padawan Mind Challenge
Kids under 12 can test their wits before the Jedi Council!

Hyperspace Hoopla
Star Wars characters and Guests gather for an entertaining conclusion to each day’s events.

ABC Super Soap Weekend
Dates To Be Announced DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIO

All event dates and entertainment subject to change.