Planning a Christmas Vacation

Disney World is truly the most magical place on Earth during the Christmas Holiday. The Theme Parks and Disney Resorts are decorated for the Holiday. Plus, there are special events at all of the Disney Theme Parks like Holidays Around the World and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. It is an extra magical time to visit!

If you are planning a trip to Disney World, you should book your package right away. Many of the dates at the end of December are already sold out. The beginning and middle of December still has plenty of availability for a family vacation. Plus, if you visit before December 19 you can take advantage of Value Season prices at the Disney Resorts. Contact us at info@destinationsinflorida.com or 877-918-8941 if you would like to price a trip for your Disney World vacation.

As an early Christmas Present, our agency is offering a special gift. Book your Magic Your Way Package plus Dining Plan for 5 nights in December and receive a Disney Gift Card. This Gift Card can be used on dining, recreation or souvenirs during your vacation. Stay at a Disney Value Resort, get a $25 gift card. If you stay at a Disney Moderate Resort, get a $50 gift card. If you stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort, get a $75 gift card. To take advantage of this promotion, you must ask for rate code GCARD. This incentive is for 5 nights or more when you book a Magic Your Way Package plus Dining.

The Haunted Mansion - Scarier than Ever

Growing up in Orlando, my family and I were always running through Magic Kingdom to get to the Haunted Mansion. This was a favorite with my family and it tends to be a favorite with most guests visiting Disney World. It was not a scary ride, but an entertaining attraction. One of our favorites was always the hitch hiking ghosts!

The Haunted Mansion has recently been renovated, but has added quite a few new surprises to this classic attraction. You will see additions like staircases with ghost footprints, a new bride (and storyline with her life), an updated graveyard, and you will have lots of new "eyes" watching you. One of my favorite new additions is the sound affects. They are incredible. In the Stretch Room, you feel like the ghost is all around you. Once the doors open in the Stretch Room, wait for a few minutes while everyone else leaves to board the ride. You will hear children's voices talking quietly all around the room. This one will make your hairs stand on end!

The Haunted Mansion is always a favorite, but has changed from the fun loving ride to a little more like a haunted house. Happy Haunting!

Written by Allison Jones - Disney World Specialist