Magical Monday

Good morning everyone!!

Wow - what a week last week!!  Fun times with the giveaway!!  Thank  you to all our great sponsors that donated items to be given away!!  I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did!  In fact I am already planning another, just have to decide when to do it - 1500 likes, 2000?  I am definitely thinking this summer though, so keep a look out!!

Last week was also a busy week with quoting trips and even better BOOKING trips!!  So fun!  I love helping you all plan your vacations!  It is truly a dream job!  I think if I am counting right I booked SIX vacations this past week!  And the summer promotion just came out!!

Check out this promotion!

Speaking of promotions, the spring promotion, which runs through June 15th expires next Monday - March 31!  Don't miss out if you are hoping to go this spring.  Click here to learn more!  If you miss that deal, no worries, the Memory Maker package is available through April 20th with dates from 4/27-6/15 and then again 8/15-9/27!  That's right FALL dates, so be sure to get a pricing quote.  Remember, we can always adjust your package to the best offer, so if a new one comes out that is better I will get it switched over for you!  Easy as pie!  Minus the sometimes 3 hour holds, but it's ok, I get to listen to Disney music!!


This week the gift card giveaway is still live!  Be sure to enter here!!  It runs until Friday at 12 noon! This is directly from me as a thank you to all of you out there!!

My family is currently in the planning process of booking a trip for May and I have to tell you, I am learning a lot about this whole My Magic+ and Fastpass+ business.  As someone that is not an over planner, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide today where I want to be and at what time in 2 months, but I guess that is how it is.  The good news....apparently it is easy to change on the fly, I hope so!!

Let's see....Luke Skywalker will be appearing at weekend 4 of Star Wars weekends this year!!  Of course the one year we don't go weekend 4!  Figures....but you can go!  Star Wars Weekends encompasses all three deals, so if this is an event you want to check out, Email Me for a price quote!  You do not have to be a Star Wars fan to enjoy this event.  I have never watched one of the movies from start to finish and I LOVE it!!  So much fun!

Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot is still going strong until May 18th!  Again you can book and see this with the promotion out there right now!  So pretty in Epcot with the floating flowers and all the beauty and they've added a touch of food and wine to it now!  A really fun event!!

I think that about covers it for now!!

Have a Magical Monday everyone!!  :-)

Giveaway Day 5 - $25 Disney Gift Card

Hi everyone!!

I hope you all have enjoyed our week of giveaways!  Just to drag it out a bit, today's giveaway will last until NEXT Friday!!  So lots of time to share and enter!  For each share you will get an extra entry!  Another bonus entry is for anyone that booked a trip with me between the dates of 3/17 and 3/28!  

Disney gift cards can be used on your Disney vacation or to even pay for it.  They are also good at the Disney Store!!  I was trying to be more creative in my giveaway, but decided this was probably the best gift I could give!  

I want to thank all of you and I look forward to doing another week of giveaways....maybe when we hit 1500 likes?!  I already have some great things in mind and awesome Disney crafters to ask, so be sure to share Be Our Guest Vacations with your friends and family!!

It truly is a wonderful job for me!  One where I never get bored and wake up everyday anxious to check my email and see what new fun awaits me!  

So good luck and have fun!  Share, share, share!!  Thank you!!  

Giveaway Day 4 - Minnie Key Fob

Hi everybody!!

So day 4 is here and our friends at Chesapeake Ribbons have donated TWO key fobs with matching hair bows to be donated to our giveaway!!  Enter to win between now and midnight tomorrow!!  I have the exact key fob on my keys and have had it for a couple years now and it still looks fantastic, no fraying or anything!  Margie makes great bows as well and will do custom orders!  My daughter is actually pictured on her website with one of the headbands!  We own several hair bows as well.  :-)  Good luck!!

Giveaway - Day 3 - Stroller Rental!!

Good morning everyone!!!

Today's giveaway....a FREE one week stroller rental from our friends at Kingdom Strollers!  We have used them and referred them several times.  Never have we had a bad experience!!  Matt at Kingdom Strollers is fantastic!!  And we thank them for their generous donation of a free rental!!

If you haven't already be sure to enter to win the giveaway to win a Disney Mug!  That giveaway is live until tonight at midnight!!  Best of luck!!

Giveaway - Day 2 - Disney Mugs!

Hi everybody!

Day 2 of the giveaway!!!  Our cinch sack giveaway is live until midnight tonight, so if you have not already entered, do so today!!!  

Today our featured giveaway item is a chance for TWO of you to win these super cute Disney Mugs!!  I absolutely LOVE them!!  Best of luck to you!!!

Giveaway - Day 1 - Disney Cinch Sacks!

Hi everyone!  

It is the start of our week long giveaway!!!  I am utilizing a page called PromoSimple to create the giveaway.  It is my first time using them, but it seems pretty easy.  For the first giveaway - Disney Cinch Sacks - there will be FOUR winners!!  There are three mandatory entries - commenting on the blog, liking Be Our Guest Vacations on Facebook and liking Little Stars on Facebook.  There are bonus entries as well, so enter away!!  Giveaway for the Cinch Sacks runs through Tuesday at midnight!  The next batch will start on Tuesday morning, so pay attention!  :-)  Good luck!!!  And thank you!!!

Giveaway Number 5 - $25 Disney Gift Card!

This one is from me to you!!  As a special Thank you to all the support that I have received over the last month!!

I am offering you a $25 Disney Gift Card - redeemable at www.disneystore.com or at any of the parks!  As well as being able to be used to make a payment on your upcoming Disney trip!

To enter:

Mandatory Entry - must do this to enter!

1. Follow the blog with GFC - see the sidebar!
2. "Like" our Facebook Page! - can be done on sidebar!  :-)

Comment ONCE for mandatory entry!

Additional Entries - up your chances of winning!

1. Follow Be Our Guest Vacations on twitter - @BeOurGuestVacas - be sure to tell me your twitter handle to confirm!
2. Have a Disney reservation already booked?  Transfer it to me (remember you will be getting a $25 Disney Gift Card just for the transfer - so if you win that is $50!!!!)
3. Tweet about the giveaway on Twitter - post link here! - can be done daily!
4. Post about the giveaway on FB - post link here! - can be done daily!

Contest ends Sunday May 1 at 11:59PM est.  Winner will be drawn and announced on Monday May 2!

Good Luck!!

This is the final giveaway!  Best of luck and be sure to check out the other FOUR giveaways posted earlier today!!!

Have a Magical Monday!!!

Giveaway Number 4 - Little Mermaid Autograph Book!

Giveaway #4 comes from Paper Diva Designs!  Upcycling meets Disney!  That's right help the environment and get a Disney Autograph Book for your Prince or Princess - and custom made at that!  :-)

About Paper Diva Designs:

Paper Diva Designs, where new meets old, held it's Grand Opening on April 1, 2011! The store currently features OOAK Disney Princess Autograph Books for you or the Princess in YOUR life!

Each recycled Golden Book has been made into a 50-page journal featuring all 10 Disney Princesses! Not only can you use this as a journal, but it's great to take to Disney and have all your favorite princesses sign on their featured page! 

A little something extra!

  

During the Giveaway, anyone from the Be Our Guest Giveaway Extravaganza, can use the Coupon Code BOG on Paper Diva Designs to get 10% off your entire order (not including shipping)!

The Prize:

Up for Grabs: A Little Mermaid Autograph Book! (These pics are from the exact journal)

To enter:

Mandatory Entries - you MUST do the following to enter to win this prize!

1. Favorite Paper Diva Designs (they'll have to enter their etsy name in comments
2. Follow Paper Design Diva's Blog with Google Friend's Connect
3. Follow Be Our Guest Vacations Blog (you are here!) with GFC - check out the sidebar!

Comment ONCE for the mandatory entry!

Additional Entries - Up your chances of winning!

1. Make a purchase at Paper Diva Designs store - remember use the promo code BOG for 10% off!
2. "Like" Be Our Guest Vacations on Facebook - be sure to tell me your FB name!
3. Follow Be Our Guest Vacations on Twitter - @BeOurGuestVacas - tell me your twitter handle!
4. Tweet about the giveaway - post the link in the comment! - can be done daily!
5. Post about the giveaway on FB - can be done daily!

Comment separately for EACH additional entry!

Contest ends on May 1 at 11:59PM.  Winners will be drawn and announced on Monday May 2!

Good Luck!!!

Giveaway Number 3 - Disney Themed Necklaces

Giveaway #3 comes from a fellow Disney blogger!  Not only does she LOVE Disney like me and many of you, but she is crafty too!  She has just started on her blogging journey and decided to join in the giveaway!

About Delightfully Disney:

Delightfully Disney is an informative Disney blog written by fellow Disney fan Jackie.  Jackie is a mother and wife who loves Walt Disney World!!  I try to make each trip as magical as the first.   Planning WDW vacations is so fun for me and I try to make each experience absolutely delightful!

The Prize:

There are TWO prizes here so there will be TWO winners chosen!  Woohoo!!

Washer Necklaces - here is a picture of what they look like!  Of coursed they are Disney themed!!

To enter:

Mandatory Entry - to enter this giveaway you MUST do the following:

1. Follow Delightfully Disney's Blog using Google Friends Connect - see sidebar of blog!
2. Follow Be Our Guest Vacations Blog (that's here) using GFC - see sidebar!

Comment ONCE for the mandatory entry!

Additional Entries - up your chances to WIN!

1. "Like" Delightfully Disney on Facebook - be sure to tell us your FB name so we know!
2. "Like" Be Our Guest Vacations on Facebook - be sure to tell us your FB name so we know!
3. Follow Delightfully Disney on Twitter - @delightfullyWDW - be sure to tell us your twitter handle so we know!
4. Follow Be Our Guest Vacations on Twitter - @BeOurGuestVacas - be sure to tell us your twitter handle so we know!
5. Post about it on Facebook - include the link!  Can be done daily!
6. Tweet about it on twitter - include the link! Can be done daily! 

Comment separately for EACH additional entry!

Contest ends on May 1 at 11:59PM and the winner will be announced on Monday May 2!

Good Luck!!!

Giveaway Number 2 - Chesapeake Ribbons

Giveaway #2 comes from a good friend of mine!  She makes ribbon belts, hair bows, headbands, keyfobs, dog collars, lanyards, etc!  If you can make it from a ribbon, you can get it at Chesapeake Ribbons!

About Chesapeake Ribbons:
Chesapeake Ribbons is an online boutique owned and operated out of Exton, PA. Chesapeake Ribbons was founded by Margie Gunn, a Maryland native, over three years ago to provide high quality, stylish hair accessories to infant and toddler girls. What started out as a boutique hair accessory company has now grown into an accessory source for the whole family. Families who desire unique, quality pieces for gift-giving, holidays, weddings, reunions, team sports and other special events turn to Chesapeake Ribbons. A mother of two, Margie has creatively grown her online boutique from the ground up with the help of trusted advisors and networks. While she now calls Chester County her home, Margie is a Marylander through and through, hence the name "Chesapeake Ribbons" for her boutique.

Margie believes in giving back and shares this philosophy by donating regularly a portion of proceeds from specific products to the following organizations - Devereux C.A.R.E.S. School, The Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Autism speaks, and the Susan G. Koman Fund. Chesapeake Ribbons also partners with weeBgreen to "weeCycle" unwanted materials into upcylced hair accessories, belts, dog collars and more. More information can be found at http://www.chesapeakeribbons.com/.

The Prize:
Your choice of a girl or boys flip flip ribbon belt!

To enter:

Mandatory entry - to enter this giveaway you must do the following:

1. "Like" Chesapeake Ribbons on Facebook - be sure to tell us your name on facebook so we can confirm!
2. Follow Be Our Guest Vacations Blog with Google Friends Connect - see it on the side bar!

Comment ONCE for the mandatory entry!

Additional Entries - up your chances to WIN!

1. Follow Chesapeake Ribbons on Twitter - @chesapkeribbons - be sure to post your twitter handle so we know!
2.  "Like" Be Our Guest Vacations on Facebook - be sure to tell us your name so we can confirm!
3.  Follow Be Our Guest Vacations on Twitter - @BeOurGuestVacas - be sure to tell us your twitter handle so we know!
4.  Post about the giveaway on facebook and link the post here! (can be done daily) 
5. Tweet about the giveaway on twitter and post the link here! (can be done daily)
6. Follow Margie's Blog with GFC - Gunning It
7. "Like" Gunning It on Facebook

 Comment separately for EACH extra entry!

Contest Ends May 1 at 11:59PM and the winner will be announced on Monday May 2!

Good Luck!!!

Giveaway Number 1 - Your Treasured Memory

I am very excited about this giveaway and if I could enter I would!  How great to be able to take pictures from your Disney Vacation and have them transferred to a DVD and set to music!  Better yet how about 4 additional copies so that you can share with the grandparents and other family?!  This is valued at $225!!

A little bit about Your Treasured Memory:

For many years, my wife and I have been creating memorable photo montages and movies for both our children and to memorialize those close to us we have lost. During our family time together, our children often provide us with very memorable moments, whether it be by photo or video. In this technological era, we wanted to be sure as our children get older they are able to experience all the great time we have shared together. The movies and photo montages we have created, whether it be a trip to the park or a vacation to Disney World, will be something we will always treasure.

Many families have wonderful photos and videos of the great times they shared together, but aren't sure how to put them together to create that lasting memory. Your Treasured Memory will take your videos and photos and create treasures that when viewed, will touch on so many emotions, it will be like you were experiencing everything all over again! Be sure to check out our Facebook page and our website http://yourtreasuredmemory.com/.

The prize:
 
A free 100 photo, photo montage DVD with no charge for music. The montage can include up to 5 mins of video and optional captions for photos and videos. I will also give the winner 4 additional DVD's for a total of 5. The DVD will include custom artwork.
 
To enter:
 
Mandatory entry - to enter this giveaway you must do the following:

1. "Like" Your Treasure Memory on Facebook - be sure to tell us your name on facebook so we can confirm!
2. Follow Be Our Guest Vacations Blog with Google Friends Connect - see it on the side bar!

Comment ONCE for the mandatory entry!

Additional Entries - up your chances to WIN!

1. Follow Your Treasured Memory on Twitter - @YTMProductions - be sure to post your twitter handle so we know!
2. "Like" Be Our Guest Vacations on Facebook - be sure to tell us your name so we can confirm!
3. Follow Be Our Guest Vacations on Twitter - @BeOurGuestVacas - be sure to tell us your twitter handle so we know!
4. Post about the giveaway on facebook and link the post here! (can be done daily)
5. Tweet about the giveaway on twitter and post the link here! (can be done daily)

Comment separately for EACH extra entry!

Contest Ends May 1 at 11:59PM and the winner will be announced on Monday May 2!
Good Luck!!!

Facebook Fan Giveaway!!

Ok so I am way late on doing this, but it is getting done and that's what matters, right?!

So tomorrow is MY birthday and I want to celebrate by giving you great gifts!  Throughout the day tomorrow I will post the giveaways!  Winners will be drawn next week on Monday May 2.  All giveaways will end on May 1 at 11:159PM est.
The rules - each giveaway post will have mandatory entries for you to win.  One is set by me and one is set by the sponsor that is being generous enough to donate a GREAT prize for you to enjoy!  For every giveaway my mandatory entry is that you follow the blog - if you are already doing so be sure to let me know and let me know the name by which you follow by.  There will also be extra ways for you to earn entries - think twitter and facebook!

I can't wait to get this started!  I am very happy about the prizes being offered and really we all have thank some great sponsors for these gifts!  :-)

The prizes will be posted tomorrow - so stay tuned and GOOD LUCK!!  :-)

Have a Magical Day!

Website and other fun Friday tidbits!

Hello Disney fans!!

Well I am in full on mode to find the write place to host and design the website now that I have taken it from Vistaprint.  Having my site down caused more problems than I think they realize.  Including another Be Our Guest Vacations being formed...yikes.  Still processing that.  So I will definitely keep you updated here as to what is going on with that and where you will be able to find us on the web soon.  For now continue to check in here and of course the facebook page.

We are two days away from the Kids Stay and Play for Free offer expiring!  If you are planning on traveling to Walt Disney World between now and October 1 get in on this offer.  I have had some tell me they are hoping for Free Dining.  My advice get in on the promo that is being offered and then if the Free Dining is offered AND a better deal for your family I will make the alterations.  No work for you at all.  The good thing about doing it that way, is you get the piece of mind of knowing that 1) you are locked in to a great deal if no other deal is offered and 2) I am there watching your back for a better deal - whether it be Free Dining or something else!  So be sure to contact me asap if this deal works for your dates!!

I hope you are liking the new look of the blog for now.  I am still ivestigating some other choices and then there is the fact that the whole darn thing might move on over to wherever I decide to host my website.  Decisions Decisions!!  I am not super tech savvy, so luckily I have some tech savvy family members out there!

And last thing....I am going to take a friends advice and possibly arrange some sort of giveaway either here or on the Facebook page.  What I will giveaway I am not sure of yet.  But for either to happen I want to get more likes on the Facebook page and get some followers on the blog!  So I think that will be a requirement - follow the blog and help me reach ____ amount of likes.  I haven't decided what that number will be!

Well have a Magical Friday my fellow Disney friends!!  And remember contact me today for that quote!

Also - if you already have booked your trip or if you have a friend that has - tell them or yourself (LOL) that I will give you a Disney gift card for transferring it over to me!  You will get a $25 gift card for transferring it and then you get me to keep an eye out for all those special deals and you can sit back relax and wait for the fun to start!  And if you refer a friend - remember you get a $10 gift card - not necessarily to Disney, but to wherever.

Again have a Magical Day!!!