Adventures by Disney proudly presents the Gateway Collection, the newest vacation option offers families flexibility via expanded free time, so they have more time to visit places of interest, and an affordable way to see some of the world’s most desirable locales.
Travel to Italy, London & Paris or Costa Rica with no more than 50 Guests, stay in comfortable lodging, enjoy the service of two Disney-trained Adventure Guides, VIP access to things difficult to arrange on your own, special fun for the kids and now, expanded free time, so you have the flexibility to visit the venues that interest you most, all with the attention to detail that only Disney can provide. 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 Adventure by Disney Gateway vacations below.
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.
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!
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!
We specialize in family vacations, and would be excited to help you plan the perfect getaway.
For the next few weeks, we are going to feature several blogs on family vacations. We’ll talk about affordable destinations with lots of activities for families.
Costa Rica is a destintion with endless possibilities. It’s a land full of lush rainforests, mighty volcanoes, natural hote springs, shimmering oceans and captivting nightlife.
For the adventurous, there’s snorkeling, suba diving, surfing, hiking around the majestic Arenal volanco, river rafting or ziplining through the rain forest.
For the wildlife lover, there’s Tortuguero National park. As a matter of fact, 27 percent of Costa Rica is protected land with more than 20 natural parks and eight biological reserves. Discover 850 bird species, 1,400 tree species and a host of exotic butterflies.
Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose, is a metropolis in the middle of an untouched wildneress, embracing the modern, but surrounded by majestic mountains and nature.
You can combine the best of Costa Rica in as little as Six Days on a trip called A Volcano, a Rainforest and a Beach from just $1,399 pp. This 6-day Privately Guided Tour with 6 meals, includes the choice of Arenal adventure, a river float trip, and on-tour transportation with a private car & driver.
Also popular is the Costa Rica Eco Adventure trip. Each day of this travel experience brings you up close to the lush rainforests and exotic wildlife of beautiful, tranquil Costa Rica. Explore popular Tortuguero National Park and the peaceful Monteverde Cloud Forest. Adults rates start from $1,375 pp and children receive 10% off.
Nature’s Classroom is the perfect Costa Rica family vacation… it is a privately guided trip for just your family. You customize the travel dates and have your own car and driver. The itinerary offers a myriad activities for active bodies as well as curious minds. Learning and thrills abound as you explore nature and geology while horseback riding, river rafting or hiking through the rainforest. With the included signature flexible sightseeing, you can tailor this vacation to your family’s interests and taste for adventure – from mild to wild! Priced from $1,699 per adult. Families can save from $50 to $150 depending on how many are traveling together.
The highly anticipated NCL Epic cruise ship will feature Nickelodeon-themed family entertainment and programming all year long including character meet and greets; interactive game shows including SlimeTime LIVE! with Nick’s signature slime (yes, someone will get slimed!) and Nick Live! Poolside entertainment; live family shows; Nick-themed dance parties; themed cruises and much more. Nickelodeon entertainment will also be featured on Norwegian Jewel beginning in April.
With Trafalgar family tours you can experience a myriad of amazing destinations, magical countries and enchanting cities on ten first class family experiences across Europe, the United States and Canada.
Everything is taken care of… hotel accommodations, transportation, most meals & included family-friendly activities like pizza making in Rome and flamenco dancing in Spain. A Trafalgar tour travel experience is hassle-free, memorable and above all, fun for the entire family.
Considered “America’s best idea,” National Parks around the world provide travelers preserved views of natural wonder as far as the eye can see. An American invention, they give us a unique backyard vacation oasis where postcard views meet real, life-altering experiences. And, it’s this transparent beauty, exploration and enrichment combined with the accessibility of North American National Parks that make them a popular vacation choice.
According to the National Park Service, trips to National Parks are on the rise. “National Parks are idyllic vacation ‘hot spots’ perfect for relaxation and introspection, wild life exploration or adventure, depending on the traveler,” said Scott Nisbet, president and CEO for the Globus family of brands.
A wide range of experiences can be had at National Parks including everything from snorkeling, rafting and hiking to learning about the environment, geology and wild life. They also provide a perfect retreat for those hoping to reconnect with themselves or nature.
“Our National Park-focused tours offer an inclusive-style of travel with incomparable exploration and enrichment opportunities,” said Nisbet. “With a wide range of National Park destinations, hotels and price points, coupled with unparalleled service and storytelling, we create experiences for travelers they couldn’t produce on their own.”
Together, Globus, Cosmos and Monograms offer travelers more than 35 National Park-focused tours and packaged vacations from which to choose an ideal getaway. The most popular National Park-focused escapes for 2010 are:
“Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” Earlier this year, Disney Parks launched a program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.” Disney hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities through this first-of-its-kind program. One million people who perform volunteer service for a participating organization in 2010 will receive a free one-day admission ticket to a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park. Guests can learn more about the program and how to get their free one-day admission ticket by visiting www.DisneyParks.com To enable people to sign up for an eligible volunteer project, Disney is working with HandsOn Network, the nation’s largest volunteer network. Part of Points of Light Institute, HandsOn Network has 250 on-the-ground volunteer action centers across the country and connects volunteers to more than 70,000 nonprofit agencies that need their help.
Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex will be “re-themed” with the ESPN brand, providing guests with an immersive ESPN experience that will be unique to the complex.
New dining experiences are underway for Epcot. In Italy, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria will open in the fall. The casual pizzeria will feature wood-burning ovens – and use water from a source that most resembles the water in Naples, Italy, home of some of the world’s best pizza dough. In Mexico, the popular Cantina de San Angel is expending to offer 400 seats al fresco for lunch.
A luxury pet resort will open later this year offering doggy day camp, nature walks and playgroups, as well as pampering services for pets while you enjoy the parks. The hotel will be operated by Best Friends Pet Care.
Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Expansion to be completed by 2012: The largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom will vastly increase the size of Fantasyland. Guests will be able to:
· Visit a 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, the Little Mermaid, in her very own attraction.
Four Seasons to Anchor New Disney Luxury Resort (date to be announced) – Also announced as part of the Walt Disney World expansion for the next decade: a 900-acre luxury resort anchored by the prestigious Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. The development, along the northeast border of the property, will include a luxury hotel, 18-hole championship golf course, single- and multi-family vacation homes and fractional ownership vacation homes.
As of today, you can take advantage of lower priced air-inclusive Disney vacation packages due to a partnership with JetBlue Airways. JetBlue Airways offers competitive published airfare and convenient service from dozens of U.S. cities. This is a great opportunity for you to get convenient one-stop shopping when booking a trip to Walt Disney and Disneyland Resorts.
Travelers who book a stay at the Walt Disney World® Resort now can make the most out of their vacation using a FREE Disney Gift Card worth up to $750!
Offer Details:
When you purchase a 5-night/6-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels you’ll get a FREE Disney Gift Card.
You can use this Disney Gift Card at participating locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort for merchandise, recreation and dining.
This Magic Your Way Package Includes:
Accommodations for 5 nights right in the middle of the magic
A 6-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket, with admission to one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks for each day of your stay
FREE $300 Disney Gift Card for stays at a select Disney Value Resort, OR
FREE $500 Disney Gift Card for stays at a select Disney Moderate Resort, OR
FREE $750 Disney Gift Card for stays at a select Disney Deluxe Resort or a select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort
Booking Window:
Dec. 21, 2009 – March 27, 2010
Travel Window:
Valid for stays most nights:
Jan. 3, Jan.10-12, Jan. 18 - March 27 and April 11 - June 3, 2010 at select Disney Value Resorts
Jan. 3, Jan.10-12, Jan. 18 – March 27 and April 11 – June 3, 2010 at select Disney Moderate Resorts
Jan. 3-11, Jan. 19 – March 27 and April 11 – June 3, 2010 at select Disney Deluxe Resorts
Jan. 3 – March 27 and April 11 – June 3, 2010 at select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Tickets must be used within 14 days of first use. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Excludes suites and campsites.
Booking Information: To get this offer, mention “Gift Card Offer” at the time of booking.
*One gift card per room provided at check-in. The Disney Gift Card can be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line®, Disney Store locations in the US and Disneystore.com. It is not redeemable for cash, will not be replaced if lost or stolen without required proof of purchase and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Disney Gift Card Program. The Disney Gift Card is issued by Disney Gift Card Services, Inc. Gift cards may not be used toward the purchase of any Disney Dollars or Disney Gift Cards. Other restrictions may apply. Use of gift card is acceptance of its terms and conditions. Visit DisneyGiftCard.com for more information about the Disney Gift Card program.
Disney is expanding their resort operations to Hawaii with a new hotel currently under construction. The first section is expected to open in the fall of 2011. Disney has announced the name of the hotel will be Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina having selected a Hawaiian name to show their commitment to honoring Hawaiian culture and traditions throughout the resort.
The property will sit on 21 acres of oceanfront land in the Ko Olina Resort and Marina development, about 30 minutes from Waikiki. Ko Olina was a sacred place of renewal for Kamehameha the Great and his wife, Ka`ahumanu. Known for its sandy beaches, majestic seascapes and snorkeling, Ko Olina is home to many islanders who make their living from the rich agricultural tradition and fishing in the area.
The 360 hotel rooms and 481 time-share villas will include an 18,000 square foot spa, 2 restaurants, kids’ club, designated area for meetings and banquets, as well as a wedding lawn.
Disney is, of course, synonymous with family entertainment. We don’t have all the details at this time, but we know the children’s programs will engage children in fun-filled Hawaiian-themed activities like creating crafts from local materials and interacting with touch tables that will offer children a more in depth look into Hawaii. There will be several pools, waterslides, a sparkling inland saltwater lagoon for snorkeling, and a river running through a specially designed volcanic outcropping for tubing. The resort is sure to have extra touches that will make this resort uniquely Disney.
I find this resort to be an interesting move, as Disney recently dropped their Hawaii tours from their Adventures by Disney family tour product. There’s also a lot of competition in Hawaii with upscale resorts that offer family programs, and Disney is usually quite expensive. Will travelers be willing to spend more to stay at a Disney resort? Time will tell.
It’s Family Time — Times Two! Family time is more important than ever. And for a limited time you can receive a free* Disney Cruise Line® 3-Night Bahamian cruise with the purchase of select 2010 season Adventures by Disney departures if you book by Jan. 15, 2010 — family time together on two unbelievable Disney getaways.
Dream Staterooms: Luxury and Pixie Dust Bookings are now open for all 2011 sailings aboard the Disney Dream™, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line® fleet. Designed specifically with families in mind, staterooms on the new ship are luxurious, spacious and sprinkled with a little extra pixie dust.
Walt Disney World is always a magical place…travel around the holidays and you’ll see blinking, twinkling lights. Twirling carousels. Holiday jingles. Santa and his reindeer and more!
This is your chance to celebrate the holiday season with your favorite Disney characters. Each year, the Walt Disney World Resorts comes alive with a dazzling array of festive decor and enchanting entertainment. Special events include Holidays Around the World at Epcot featuring holiday traditions of food, fun and entertainment from across the globe and a joyous retelling of the Christmas Story; The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; and Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Six night hotel stay with park passes, as low as $522 pp, dbl occ. Valid most nights 11/29-12/17/o9. Restrictions may apply.
Call 800-846-7913 today to experience your most magical holiday season ever!
Exclusive offer: Receive 2 Disney Themed watched with any reservation made before November 15, 2009.
Adventures by Disney proudly presents the Gateway Collection, the newest vacation option offers families flexibility via expanded free time, so they have more time to visit places of interest, and an affordable way to see some of the world’s most desirable locales.
For the next few weeks, we are going to feature several blogs on 
You can combine the best of Costa Rica in as little as Six Days on a trip called 
The highly anticipated 
Considered “America’s best idea,” National Parks around the world provide travelers preserved views of natural wonder as far as the eye can see. An American invention, they give us a unique backyard vacation oasis where postcard views meet real, life-altering experiences. And, it’s this transparent beauty, exploration and enrichment combined with the accessibility of North American National Parks that make them a popular vacation choice.
“Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” Earlier this year, Disney Parks launched a program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.” Disney hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities through this first-of-its-kind program. One million people who perform volunteer service for a participating organization in 2010 will receive a free one-day admission ticket to a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park. Guests can learn more about the program and how to get their free one-day admission ticket by visiting 
Family time is more important than ever. And for a limited time you can receive a free* Disney Cruise Line® 3-Night Bahamian cruise with the purchase of select 2010 season 
Bookings are now open for all 2011 sailings aboard the 
Exclusive offer
