Magical Strides for Kendall

Lisa Curnuck is an Agent for WDWTravels. Her daughter, Kendall, has been in the fight of and for her life against Leukemia. Please join us in our efforts to help Kendall in her fight against Leukemia!

“Magical Strides for Kendall”
It’s a Walk-A-Thon!
When: April 2nd, 2011
Where: Rockville Centre, New York at Southside Middle School Track (Or anywhere across the U.S.!)
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

If you know the Curnucks, but you can’t make it – you can still join us!

There are many of us, from New York to California, that will be walking on our treadmill, in our parks, and elsewhere…be creative to help raise money for Kendall!

If you are interested please contact:
Angie 269-762-8330 or angie@wdwtravels.com for more details.

Please stop by the website www.magicalstridesforkendall.com

Facebook: Magical Strides For Kendall

Please return packets to the event by Saturday April 2nd, 2011 (day of the Walk).

Or Mail to: Curnuck Family, PO BOX 647 Rockville Centre, NY 11570

You can also make donations through PayPal >> kendall@magicalstirdesforkendall.com

There will also be a Comedy for a Cure April 2nd at 6:30 & 9:30pm (Kid-friendly!)
Go to http://www.comedytogoinc.com/4211.htm to purchase tickets!

There will be lots of fun, raffles and laughs, so please get your tickets today!

Thank you for supporting Magical Strides for Kendall!!

December Dreams!

Disney Cruise Line has been very popular this year with full cruises over spring break and all summer! There is still availability in December, but it is filling up - especially for this cruise (Pre-holiday rates but a time when schools are out is unusual with Disney!) We are crusin' again this December on the Dream! Join us if you can. Here are the details:

Sunday, December 18 - December 22

Day 1 Port Canaveral, Florida — 3:45 p.m.
Day 2 Nassau 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Day 3 Castaway Cay 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Day 4 At Sea — —
Day 5 Port Canaveral, Florida 7:30 a.m. —

Prices on this cruise are off season rates! Our school is out on December 16th! The ship will be decorated for Christmas.

Ok, I know the next question will be what are the rates:

I posted in January:
Prices as of 1-21-2011

• One adult – inside room $1,393.72 to one bedroom concierge suite for $5,168.72



• Two person room: inside room $1,737.44 to one bedroom concierge suite for $5,337.44



• Two adults one child (I priced out age 6): inside room $2,316.16 44 to one bedroom concierge suite for $6,056.16



• Two adults two children (I priced out age...s 6 & 10) Lowest cabin available had a veranda for $3,414.88 to one bedroom concierge suite for $6,774.88



• Two adults and three children (I priced out ages 6, 10 & 12) Deluxe Family with Veranda for $4,333.60to one bedroom concierge suite for $ $7,493.60

Now the only availabitily showing is the Veranda rooms! As of today, March 8th, it is averaging around $1,309.00 per person for the first two and around $600 per person for the third, fourth, and fifth person in a room. I really don't expect prices to go down since the ship is filling up.

You can hold a room free for 5 days and reserve it for a 20% deposit. Final payment is due 45 days before your cruise.

Also, if you are wanting to go to Walt Disney World over the holiday time, we will be there from December 22 - 29th. It looks like we will have enough for a Grand Gathering, which means some wonderful opportunities like an international buffet at EPCOT with characters and a great spot for Illuminations or a Safari ride with a character meal at the end of the day at Animal Kingdom - in addition to the magic of being at Disney for the holiday time! Let me know if you would like to join us! Availability looks good at this point for all resort levels - I would be happy to put a package together for you to look at prices!

Royal Dining!

Many people book as early as possible to be able to eat in a castle with princesses - and will spend a lot of money to do so! We have enjoyed dining at Cinderella's Royal Table for both lunch and dinner (two different experiences) but personally I think if you are wanting to dine with royalty, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is a better choice:

- you do give up eating in Cinderella's castle, but you still dine in a castle and see many of the same princesses for about half the price and I also think the food quality and choices are better! Especially now, during the Fantasy Land construction phase, I would recommend Akershus!


Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, part of the Norway Pavilion within Epcot theme park World Showcase, provides a Disney Princess Storybook Dining experience in a medieval castle-themed restaurant. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall showcases American cuisine for breakfast and authentic Norwegian cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Start the day with a breakfast of American favorites served family style. For lunch and dinner, take an adventurous "taste of Norway" with an impressive Norwegian buffet (koldtbord) of cold dishes and hot entrees available à la carte.

The rotating menu and buffet selections includes Mustard Glazed Salmon, Sauteed Chicken Breast, Vegetable Stuffed Pasta, and Braised Lamb and Cabbage. Or try the Scandinavian special meatball dish made of pork, beef and capers called kjottkaker. Across the koldtbord is a grand selection of prepared salads, sliced meats and cheeses. Children's menu choices are more familiar: pizza, pasta, hot dogs and grilled chicken.

Princess Storybook Dining

Feel like royalty while you dine in Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. High-beamed ceilings, decorative leaded-glass windows and sweeping archways contribute to the authentic castle atmosphere.

Adding to the regal scene are the Disney Princesses, leading ladies and friends who visit diners at their tables to share a smile, give autographs and pose for pictures.

Delectable Desserts

For a sweet fairytale ending to a meal at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, share tasty treats from the dessert sampler that includes Majesty Cake filled with lingonberries, Traditional Rice Cream and Cappuccino Chocolate Cheesecake.

Imaging Package

Guests at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall receive one professional Imaging Package per group of up to 4 paying Guests, 2 packages for groups of 5 to 8 Guests, and 3 packages for groups of 9 to 12 Guests. Photo is taken with one of the beautiful Disney Princesses upon arrival.

Location: Norway Pavilion
Cuisine: Norwegian
BreakfastExperience: Character Dining
Service: Family-style
Price Level: $$ ($15 to $35.99)
LunchExperience: Character Dining
Service: Family-style
Price Level: $$ ($15 to $35.99)
DinnerExperience: Character Dining
Service: Family-style
Price Level: $$$ ($36 to $59.99)

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

As we are packing up to go camping this weekend, I wanted to tell you about Disney's Fort Wilderness!

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is a themed camping resort within Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The site officially opened on November 19, 1971.

Fort Wilderness is designed with a rustic theme with tree-lined winding roads which loop around to the various regions. Part of the resort is filled with campsites, where visitors with tents or recreational vehicles can stay. The remainder of the lodging area is filled with cabins, which are designed to look like log cabins.

From 1973 through to 1980, Fort Wilderness featured a 3½-mile long steam-powered railroad (titled the "Fort Wilderness Railroad") that provided transportation around the resort grounds to campers and guests visiting the nearby River Country water park. The railroad was removed in the early 1980s. Some of the track is still in place around outlying areas of the campground.

The resort hosts two dinner shows, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and Mickey's Backyard BBQ. Other amenities include playgrounds, two heated swimming pools, a buffet, the Trail's End Restaurant, as well as other activities, such as fishing, horseback riding, and a 2.3 mile paved and sand exercise trail that runs from the petting farm to the Wilderness Lodge. There are showers, a laundry room, restrooms, and a newspaper outlet located in the Comfort Station on every loop

The campground features a free nightly Campfire Sing-Along with Chip 'n Dale where a Disney Cast Member leads songs in an outdoor amphitheater while the characters Chip 'n Dale go to seated audience members, signing autographs and posing for photos. Two firepits are available for roasting marshmallows and making S'mores. Guests may bring their own marshmallows and roasting sticks or kits can be purchased at the snack shop. Following the sing-along, a Disney children's movie is shown on an outdoor screen. Also at night the Electrical Water Pageant passes the beach and marina.


Cabins and Campsite
Magic Kingdom Resort Area

• Opened - November 19, 1971


• Theme - Rustic Woods Camping


• Areas - Campsites, Cabins


• Rooms - 800 campsites, 409 cabins (Cabins sleep 6)


• Address - 4510 N. Fort Wilderness Drive Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000
  

LEGOLAND Florida Opening Date

LEGOLAND® Florida will be the biggest LEGOLAND® Park ever at opening and will offer a unique mix of more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, including spectacular LEGO® models and other interactive elements for the whole family to enjoy together.

Passporter writes that while no official announcement has been made by LEGOLAND Florida regarding the exact opening date of its new park (other than just "October 2011"), a search of the Winter Haven, FL public records reveals some information. The city planning commission noted at a meeting last year that the opening date would be October 15, 2011. Nothing is official until LEGOLAND makes a more formal announcement, but this information (and source) appear solid. In other news, LEGOLAND Florida now has a Construction Cam, and is posting progress photos on their Facebook page.

‘Disney Junior – Live on Stage!’ Debuts at Disney Parks in 2011

posted on November 9th, 2010 by Heather Hust Rivera, Manager, Social Media, Disneyland Resort

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Disney California Adventure park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida will celebrate the premiere of Disney Channel’s new multiplatform brand, Disney Junior, with “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” next year. The lively show in the Parks will debut with new characters, some new adventures and a new marquee.

Children and parents who now enjoy the popular “Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage!” at both Parks can look forward to sharing this new production, which brings back three audience favorites (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny and Little Einsteins) and also introduces a brand new segment based on Disney Junior’s newest series that will debut in February 2011, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”

“Jake and the Never Land Pirates” will air on Disney Junior in February 2011 and will share the magical and adventurous world of Never Land with preschoolers. Children will be drawn to the main character Jake, an enthusiastic young boy who leads a team of kid pirates (Cubby and Izzy, along with their faithful pirate parrot, Skully) in fun adventures that encourage interactive responses from young viewers. The clever premise provides kids and families with a fun way to learn teamwork.

Stories from the show will come to life in the Parks with colorful, puppet versions of some of the most popular Disney Junior characters, bright visuals, whimsical scenery that fills the stage, catchy songs and interactive moments.

“Disney Junior – Live on Stage” is scheduled to debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure park in March 2011.

Star Tours–The Adventures Continue Opens May 20

On May 20, 2011, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney will combine once again to create an unforgettable new Star Wars™ adventure: Star Tours®–The Adventures Continue–now in 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®!

While visiting that “galaxy far, far away,” you will experience a new story, plus a chance to fly with some of their favorite characters like C-3PO, R2-D2, Princess Leia and even Darth Vader! You’ll never know which of these classic characters will appear during this flight to the furthest reaches of the universe.

Plus, you’ll travel the galaxy like never before in the all-new Starspeeder 1000!

Glide among the trees with Wookiees on Kashyyyk, kick up some sand across the desert in a podrace on Tatooine and even submerge into the lake waters of Naboo. Or, weave through the busy city planet of Coruscant, blast through the blizzards of Hoth and even explore the trenches of the Death Star! With multiple ways to experience each flight, you will never know where the Force might take you! And with each adventure, you can see the Star Wars™ universe in an all new way…in 3D!