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Art of Animation – Lion King suites

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The third phase of the Art of Animation resort is now open! Disney’s newest value resort has welcomed the Lion King!

Finding Nemo, The Lion King and the Cars buildings feature family suites that have a bedroom with a queen-sized bed. The living room area has a kitchenette, table that converts to an Innova-bed, and a sleeper sofa. The family suites are 565 square feet.

The themes are carried out in pure Disney magic! The Lion king area is no different with everything from themed carpet to a boneyard play area!

Be sure to check out this video for an inside look into the resort and the Lion King area!

The final area to open will be the Little Mermaid! Contact us today to book your next trip to this amazing resort!

Disney With Toddlers

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So you’ve decided it’s time to take your little one to Disney! With our helpful hints, we will do all we can make your trip as peaceful and worry free as possible but it is important to prepare before you leave home!

There is always the stroller debate! To rent, to bring, what to do?

I always recommend bringing your own. Your child is comfortable and familiar with it and it is far easier than a rental. If you have a long ride, no room or don’t want to lug the cargo there are options! You can rent strollers, singles or doubles, at any of the parks as well as Downtown Disney. You will get a name tag that you can keep and use to identify your stroller. If you park hop just keep your receipt and pick up your stroller at each park! If you decide that you would rather rent a stroller for your length of stay there are a few stroller company’s you can rent from that will deliver the stroller to your hotel. These are also strollers that you can take with you out of the parks.

Packing: What to bring! The age old travel question….

I find it easiest to pack by outfit – the whole outfit from shorts to socks and jackets if need be. I even like to pack my outfits in ziplock bags and label them so all I have to do it grab that days bag to get the kids dressed. No searching for a random sock or missing hair bow! Florida is hot most of the year but I would suggest a jacket starting in late September thru early May. In the winter it can get cold, it can be hard to believe but you might want to bring some pants and long shirts! Be sure to check the weather! Don’t forget sunscreen the Florida sun is hot!

Plan a park schedule ahead of time!

Matthew is amazing at this and is happy to help – you can contact him thru the site! He sends all the information you will need including height requirements, ride descriptions from the DRCP, a complete packing list that includes trip, park and water park packing lists and a photo itinerary that the kids can follow. With Between The Ears Travel you will always have a plan!

A nice thing to know about the parks is that there are baby care centers for your convenience. These are great air conditioned retreats for you and your little one! They have changing tables, rockers and anything you might need from diapers to Tylenol to food! A tip for parents potty training the baby care center has “toddler sized” potties that all kids find fun!

Be sure to take breaks! Toddlers and parents can get tired! Vacations should feel like vacation! Don’t rush thru the parks just to get everything done! Take advantage of all the wonderful pools the Disney resorts have to offer or
quiet nap time in the room! It is much easier to enjoy yourself if you avoid the heat and crowds using our touring plans!

Make memories, take tons of pictures and enjoy Disney thru your little ones eyes! There is nothing more magical!

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FREE DINING PLAN OFFER AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT

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Now through Sept. 29, 2012, buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way Base Package for 6 nights and 7 days at select Disney Moderate, Disney Deluxe or Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts at the Walt Disney World® Resort for arrivals most nights Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, Oct. 19 – Nov. 1, Nov. 9-15, Nov. 23-29 and Dec. 10-13, 2012, and get the Disney Dining Plan FREE!*

Or, buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way Base Package for 6 nights and 7 days at select Disney Value Resorts for arrivals most nights Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, Oct. 19 – Nov. 1, Nov. 9-15, Nov. 23-29 and Dec. 10-13, 2012, and get a FREE Quick-Service Dining Plan.

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$100 Gift Card Part II

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Between The Ears Travel has reached 200 Twitter followers and to celebrate this we are extending our $100 giveaway offer to ALL of our Twitter followers and Facebook fans!! The same rules apply as the first offer. If you are the first one of our Twitter followers or Facebook fans to book your Disney vacation with us, add us as a travel pro to your existing reservation, or refer a friend to book with Between The Ears Travel, you get a $100 Disney gift card AND all of our usual fun gifts! That’s it!!

I want to thank all of you for following us and supporting what we do. As always it is our goal to give you the best Disney experience possible and keep you up to date on all that is happening. Please take the time to follow this blog and check out our fan pages if you haven’t already! There are some fun things in the works and trust me, you’ll want to be a part of it.

Wishing all of you a very magical day!’

The Importance of Planning Ahead

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Every parent of young children knows what it’s like to try to leave the house on any given day. Whether it’s to get them to school or daycare in the morning, or even just to make a quick run to the store, it can be a challenge to get out the door. It usually doesn’t take too long to figure out that planning ahead and preparing are the best ways to combat those everyday challenges and it’s no different when you are thinking about a Disney vacation, here is a brief overview.

Planning step one: Do your research! Explore all that the resort has to offer! Being an avid Disney fan myself, planning a trip is half the fun. In the several trips I’ve planned for my family, I always discover new things along the way. There are 33 hotels and counting on Disney property which means there’s practically something for every taste and budget. Disney has categorized and themed their resorts so it makes choosing one simpler. Check out all four theme parks and their attractions. Map out the ones that interest you and your family. Finally, discover all your dining options. Disney World has some fantastic dining options in all categories. Involve your travel party if you are able, get their opinions and make it fun.

Planning step two: Reserve things early! Things book fast at the Walt Disney World Resort especially during peak season, so make sure you get those reservations done early, especially for dining. Dining reservations can be booked up to 180 days in advance and some of the most popular restaurants will book quickly once that window opens up. In order to avoid dinner with your little ones at 9pm, or missing out on that reservation all together be sure to book things early. You can always change or cancel your reservations within 24 hours so you are better safe than sorry.

Planning step three: Pack smart! You may not be packing for a Safari (or are you?!), but you sure will be walking a ton and mostly at your hotel to sleep or take an afternoon break so packing is just as important as planning to get there. When packing for trips with my family I like to pack for each day like I plan each day. I have small backpacks for everyone that serves as both a carryon for the plane ride and later supplies for inside the parks. There are stores at each resort where you can purchase something you may forget, but they are expensive, so make lists and check off your essentials.

Finally: Sprinkle that pixie dust and be on your way! You’ll feel great knowing that everything is planned and you’ve come prepared. Enjoy the sights around you because it truly is magical.

$100 Disney Gift Card Giveaway

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Hello followers!

To commemorate reaching 100 followers on Twitter, Between The Ears Travel is giving away a $100 Disney gift card. How do you get it? If you are the first one of the original 101 Twitter followers to book your Disney vacation, or refer a friend to book with Between The Ears Travel, you get it! That’s it. You go on a Disney vacation with $100 in your pocket (or your friend goes to Disney and you keep the $100). I will also repeat this offer if we reach 100 “likes” on Facebook and 100 followers of this blog.

It is wonderful to be a part of the Disney community and to have such generous people as friends. I look forward to a time when I can meet all of you in “The Happiest Place on Earth”!

Offer applies to Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Walt Disney World Magic Your Way packages of at least 5 nights in length. Click on the “Contact Us” tab above to get started.