Just print out your coupon:

Lately, when I’ve made reservation at Disney the cast member asks: “are you celebrating anything special?” I’ve been reluctant to even mention anything.  Why?  Because when I have they haven’t exactly done anything.at.all.  Very disappointing.  Especially when I have arranged for them to do something and then it never happened.

Now today I read that they are instituting a ‘Character Call’ for special occasions.  That’s nice.   I hope it really does work out.

Here are the details:   If your are staying at a Disney resort and celebrating a special occasion you will receive  a voicemail from a Disney character through your hotel room phone.

Special occasions include:  birthdays, romantic celebrations, or a general celebration voicemail.

Just let mention your special occasion at the time of your booking.  There is no extra charge for this.

Today is the last day to take advantage of a 20% discount at Disney Shopping Outlet. Hurry over and receive all your Disney items.

Take an Additional 20% Off Sitewide at DisneyOutlet.com with Coupon Code: BARGAIN20. Hurry, Offer Expires 01/31/10

Yipee!

I just received this email from Pam at “The Magic for Less” travel:

Yep, we know this is the special that so many people wait for each fall, and it is back!!!  It is available today for Disney Visa Holders and will be available on 3/30/09 for the general public.

We are encouraging guests to fill out a quote form today even if they do not have a Disney Visa so that we can have their details and book this package when it is released on 3/30/09.  Please let your website visitors and community members know that as well.

Travel Dates: August 16, 2009 – October 3, 2009

Booking Dates:

Disney Visa Holders: March 26, 2009-June 21, 2009

General Public: March 30, 2009 – June 21, 2009

>>FREE Dining with Magic Your Way Packages for Disney Visa card holders<<

Special magic Your Way packages with FREE Disney Dining Plan are available for 8/16/09- 10/03/09 travel dates.  The Disney Dining Plan lets you choose from over 100 select restaurants throughout the Walt Disney Resort and is typically priced at 38.99 per adult (10 and over) and 10.99 per child, per night.  This is a substantial savings, and the numbers of rooms available with this special are limited.  A Disney Visa must be used for a deposit at time of booking.  This special must be booked by 6/21/09.

As a special bonus our EXCLUSIVE offers below can be combined with the Free dining package.

>>FREE Dining with Magic Your Way Packages for Disney Visa card holders<<

Special magic Your Way packages with FREE Disney Dining Plan are available for 8/16/09- 10/03/09 travel dates.  The Disney Dining Plan lets you choose from over 100 select restaurants throughout the Walt Disney Resort and is typically priced at 39.99 per adult (10 and over) and 10.99 per child, per night.  This is a substantial savings, and the numbers of rooms available with this special are limited.  A Disney Visa must be used for a deposit at time of booking.  This special must be booked by 6/21/09.

As a special Bonus, you can combine one of our EXCLUSIVE promotions with the free dining package.

FREE Minnie Pack- EXCLUSIVE Magic for Less Travel Offer

Our exclusive promotion CAN be combined with Disney released specials!

The Magic for Less Travel will offer a FREE Minnie Pack to all guests who book a new Magic Your Way package priced at $1500* or more. The Minnie Pack includes 2 neck wallets for you to use in the parks and resorts. Packages priced at $2500* or more will also receive your choice of a subscription to TourGuideMiKE’s Automated Vacation Planner, a copy of Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World guide, a copy of Kim Button’s Disney Queue Line Survival Guidebook or 2 autograph books. *The price of the vacation is based on the final price you pay for your vacation package after any discount and before any non-commissionable options like airfare are included. Pack contents are subject to change.  Book by 4/30/09

Deluxe Pixie Dust Pack & Gift Card EXCLUSIVE Magic for Less Offer

Our exclusive promotion CAN be combined with Disney released specials!

The Magic for Less Travel will offer a FREE Deluxe Pixie Dust Pack to all guests who book a new Magic Your Way package priced at $3500* or more. The Deluxe Pixie Dust Pack includes two neck wallets for your party, a $25 Disney gift card and your choice of a subscription to TourGuideMiKE’s Automated Vacation Planner, a copy of Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World guide a copy of Kim Button’s Disney Queue Line Survival Guidebook or 2 autograph books.

*The price of the vacation is based on the final price you pay for your vacation package after any discounts and before any non-commissionable options like airfare are included. Pack contents are subject to change. Book by 4/30/09

Have a Magical Day!

I’ve had a Prime membership for nearly two years now.  Prime Shipping is so convenient — and it was great around the holiday season.

Prime Shipping allows customers to order products and have them delivered to your doorstep in 2-days for FREE.  You don’t need to meet any minimum orders …. I’ve often looked up an inexpensive paperback book on Amazon for my children’s schooling and press the order button and it’s at my door the next day in some cases — often faster than I can get to the store to buy it myself.

Stop by Amazon and give it a trial run.

As you can see, I wasn’t very excited about our experience on the autotrain.  It now being seven months since our trip I can see that with a little planning and knowledge the trip could have been a better experience.

Here are some tips I’d recommend for anyone planning to take the Amtrak auto train to Orlando, Disney World.

1.  Bring a comfortable pillow and blanket — maybe a few pillows — they can always be stored in your car when you are finished with them.

2.  Wear very comfortable clothing — layered so that you can adjust according to the train temperature.

3.  Bring plenty of snacks, water, and whatever else you might enjoy for the long trip.

4.  Plan on being late in arriving at Disney World.

5.  Bring earplugs — or something that will shut out the noise of banging doors on the train and others who like to stay up through the night.

6.  Plan on tipping the staff in the dining car.

7.  Don’t expect much for the movie — bring your own portable dvd player and/or laptop to view movies.

Enjoy your trip … and if you haven’t already done so … request a Disney World Planning Trip DVD by clicking the banner.

I had asked for this as a Christmas gift but every store was sold out.  I thought for sure that after the holidays the stores would be restocked but I’ve been searching online for Wii Fit since Christmas day and no one had them in stock.

Then magically this week Walmart.com had the bundle with the accessories for $128.00.  I figured I would probably wind up buying the accessories eventually so I purchased the bundle.  I received my confirmation email today that it has shipped.  I was going to do the ship-to-store option for free — but I didn’t want to stand in that long line at my store …. and it’s freezing out there.  Besides, the shipping was quite reasonable.

If you are still looking for a Wii Fit be sure to check out Walmart.  I have also heard that Amazon has the Wii Fit with Balance Board in stock from time to time — you have to keep checking throughout the day.

Save on Top Brand Electronics at Walmart.com!