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Free Giveaway of "Creating Magic" by Lee Cockerell

WDWPlanner.com is giving away some copies of this wonderful book.

"Creating Magic", Lee Cockerell’s new book, does just that! As the Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World®¨ Resort, for ten years Lee led a team of 40,000 cast members whose daily challenge was to create magic for the millions of people who visited the parks and resorts. With this book, Lee takes us on a leadership adventure— not just in theory, but an actual real-life journey along which you will learn how to build a passionate team whose members believe: “It’s not the magic that makes it work; it’s the way we work that makes it magic.”

To enter the drawing, send an email to [email protected].  Put "Creating Magic" in the subject line.  Entries must be received by December 15, 2008.

Winners will be selected at random on December 16, 2008 and notified via email. 

Read the First Chapter and Foreword of this book:  wdwplanner.com/creatingmagic/htm

Other sweepstakes with Disney-related prizes:  wdwplanner.com/Sweepstakes.htm

Over a dozen new Sweepstakes and contests have been added, now presented in an easier to read format.

Brunch with Mrs. Claus at Gaylord Palms Resort

Saturdays and Sundays, November 29 – December 21

What could be more festive than an incredible holiday brunch and a visit from the first lady of Christmas, Mrs. Claus!

Noon – 3:00 p.m.
$32.50 adult; $16.75 children (ages 3–12)
For reservations call (407) 586-1114.

View the menu for this special dining experience.

Pictures and info on the resort

More menus for this resort

Book your discounted vacation today! 

2009 Pirate and Princess Party Dates Cancelled

The 2009 dates had originally been announced in November, 2008; however, Disney has since cancelled all of the 2009 dates.   We'll keep you posted if they do reschedule them.

Disney's High School Musical 2: On Stage - Now Available for Licensing

More info

Online Check In to be Offered at Select Disney World Resorts

DISNEY TO INTRODUCE ONLINE RESORT CHECK-IN

Starting in January 2009, guests staying at select Disney resorts will be able to check-in online up to 10 days prior to arrival:

    

     The online check-in will include providing the credit card to be used for room charges, your arrival and departure times, your address, on-site (cell phone) number, names of all guests and your room requests (these are subject to availability and will not be guaranteed.) Part of the process will include reviewing and agreeing to the registration terms.

 

     Your time of arrival will not impact your ability to use the online check-in. If you arrive early, there is no guarantee that your room will be ready. While efforts will be made to have the room available, standard check-in times remain in effect.

 

     Upon arrival there will be signage in the resort lobby indicating where the online check-in area is locate.

 

     A valid photo ID, which includes a drivers license, govt. issued passport, govt. issued photo ID or active military ID, will need to be shown.

 

     You'll be given a welcome folder containing your resort/Disney World information and your room key.

 

     This online service is for check-ins only. If you need to modify/change your reservation, you must use the same method you used when you booked your reservation.

 

     If you booked either through the Disney Reservations Center or with Disney Cruise Line, you will get online check-in information either via an email, online or with your confirmation documents. If you booked via the Disney Vacation Member Services, you will find online check-in information on the Member website, the Disney Files magazine and through member services. If you booked through a Travel Agent, you will be able to check-in at mydisneyreservation.com once the program is active.

 

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Escape winter for as low as $49 per night plus tax at Select Disney Resort Hotels!

Select Disney Value Resorts - Standard Room
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
      ●   $49 per night, plus tax    01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09       ●   $74 per night, plus tax    02/16-04/02/09

Select Disney Moderate Resorts - Standard Room
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
      ●    $94 per night, plus tax    01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09
      ●    $124 per night, plus tax  02/16-04/02/09

Select Disney Deluxe Resorts:
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Standard Room
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
      ●   $154 per night, plus tax   01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09
      ●   $229 per night, plus tax   02/16-04/02/09

Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts:
Disney's Old Key West Resort and Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa - Studio*
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
      ●   $189 per night, plus tax    01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09
      ●   $244 per night, plus tax    02/16-04/02/09

The number of rooms available at these rates is limited.
See Important Details.

Book through January 4, 2009.

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NAUGHTY OR NICE? -- Jack, a pug from Orlando, shares his Christmas wish list with Santa Claus recently in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Disney's new "Santa Paws" invites dog owners to bring their canine friends for a photo opportunity and meet and greet with old St. Nick himself. "Santa Paws" continues through Dec. 24. For hours and more information, guests can visit www.disneyworld.com/holidays (Diana Zalucky, photographer)

Passholders are invited to a special shopping experience at World of Disney in Downtown Disney -- beginning at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The first 450 guests will receive a free limited-edition pin. Plus, the first 1,000 guests at the store will receive a free silver or red Disney coil ornament.

Here's what is planned:

6:30-7:30 a.m.: Complimentary coffee, hot cocoa and treat tastings

6:30 a.m.: Select plush and other items $3 each

7-9 a.m.: Meet Santa Goofy

7:30 a.m.: Select jumbo mugs, 2008 dated merchandise and other items $5 each

8:30 a.m.: Select apparel $7 each

In addition, there will be hourly doorbuster deals, and passholders will receive their 10 percent discount.

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