Revamped Disney Disability Access Service (DAS)
If you are the parent of a child with special needs, you will be happy to know that the revamped Disney Disability Access Service (DAS) is amazing. First, you can now be approved 2 to 30 days prior to your arrival. That means that you don’t have to spend time at Guest Services when you arrive at your first park. In addition, you can now plan the DAS reservation in the My Disney Experience app! No need to run ahead to rides and meet with cast members to
Disney Announces Exciting Changes for the Disability Access Service
Families who travel with a loved one who has a disability will be happy to learn about new improvements to the already existing Disability Access Service (DAS). We appreciate the system when we visit Disney because it helps our son, who has multiple disabilities, truly enjoy the Disney experience. What is the DAS? It is a program offered at Walt Disney World theme parks to assist Guests who have difficulty tolerating extended waits in a conventional queue environment due to disability. Guests request a return time to ride a
Disney Genie Service
Disney Genie is a new and innovative service coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland this fall! This digital service will be integrated into the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps to help maximize guest’s time in the parks. This complimentary service will allow guest to select which attractions, shows, and dining experiences interest them while creating a flexible and personalized schedule that considers wait times, the location of each attraction, showtimes, and dining reservations. This service will introduce new features as well as existing favorites all in
Barcelo Gran Faro Los Cabos
101 Dream Vacations agent Erica Sprague shares a little about her adult only vacation to Barcelo Gran Faro Los Cabos. When I was pregnant with my first child, I was seeking one last adult-only vacation before the baby arrived. My husband and I decided to travel to Cabo San Lucas and stay at Barcelo Gran Faro Los Cabos all-inclusive resort that overlooks the Sea of Cortez. We were blown away at how clean the resort was, the quality of the food, the variety of the restaurants and the different
Hershey Park Campground
If you are looking for a fun and safe place to travel during these uncertain times 101 Dream Vacations agent Janine Tuero tells us that Hershey Park Campground is a great option. You can stay in a cabin that has all the luxuries of home, or if you would like to really camp you can bring a tent and sleep under the stars or even bring your RV! The pools are open with limited capacity, and so are the playgrounds, volleyball and basketball courts. I loved that my
Walt Disney World Dining Plans
Walt Disney World has three dining plans available to resort guest 3 years of age and up, Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, Disney Dining Plan, and Disney Deluxe Dining Plan. Although I know it sometimes is hard to decide if it is worth it or not I can tell you from first hand experience it makes your Walt Disney World vacation an all inclusive one! One of the best things about it is if you are wanting to see the characters you can do that while dining and it
Mickey’s Soundational Parade
DO you hear that? It’s the drums. It’s the cymbals. It’s Mickey’s Soundational Parade! In honor of Mickey and Minnie’s Celebration, Mickey’s “Soundational Parade” returns. The new and improved parade is sure to be a musical and visual spectacular that you will not want to miss! Mickey, the guest of honor, and his own special drum corps lead the start of the parade. But what is a celebration without a cake? Next, a gigantic celebration birthday cake with the rascally Chip and Dale follow Mickey down main. Dance
Mobile Ordering at Disney Parks
Did you know you can use your mobile device to order food and beverages at quick service locations at Disney Parks? It's so easy to use and helps avoid long food lines. Disney is enhancing this feature to make it even easier to use the mobile ordering. The newest update includes simpler navigation, more photos of menu items and colorful icons. Guests with certain food allergies and food restrictions can also discover safe options that are available at certain locations. Keep in mind that Disney is very food allergy friendly and the chef will work with
New for 2019 at Walt Disney World
If you have been debating about when to take a trip to Disney…NOW is the time to make plans for a 2019 Disney vacation! Now, more than ever before – if Disney is your all-time favorite or you are a first time visitor - there are so many new experiences to see, taste, and do. All four Disney parks have surprises and experiences to make your trip even more MAGICAL. Magic Kingdom will highlight everyone’s original favorites, Mickey and Minnie through several different venues. Those who love singing and
Five Reasons to Stay at Disney’s Boardwalk on your next Walt Disney World Vacation
Five Reasons to Stay at Disney’s Boardwalk on your next Walt Disney World Vacation With so many options on where to stay on your Walt Disney World vacation, it can be difficult to narrow down the resort or area that fit your family best. Some people forget about the gem that is Disney’s Boardwalk area because it is hidden behind Epcot’s International Gateway. I didn’t even know it existed during my few two visits! Upon finally getting to experience this unique location for myself, I can truly say that