Magical Monday

Hey everybody!!

So the worst blogger in the world is back!!  I hope that my readers are still around and will still enjoy what I have to say.  :-)  I am sorry I went MIA, but as you will see in this post below, life has been crazy!!  So here it is the return of Magical Mondays!!  Yay!!

Promotional News:


Disney has two promos out currently for Walt Disney World Resort!

First - Play, Stay and Dine!  This is a great promotion!  Basically it works out to be that adults are paying child pricing for the park tickets and better yet, the dining plan!  It works a bit like free dining - value resorts have the quick service plan (you can upgrade to plus dining) and moderates and deluxe resorts have the plus dining plan.  Play, Stay and Dine is available for a week in December - for those last minute getaways! - and for dates from January 5 - March 7.  (NOTE: The webpage Disney gave us to use says March 28 - but that must be a mistake because it is not bookable that far out.  March 7 is the correct end date.  You do have the ability to book on the 7th and have it carry into mid March!)


Second - there is a late winter room discount that can have package elements added on! This is January 5 - March 28! (see how the maybe made a mistake here...lol)  It is for up to 30% off your room rate.  This can be a great savings!  Important to note that room discounts cannot be extended the way a package deal can be.  March 28 will end the promotional rate.

Both discounts are available to be booked through December 29.  Expect to see a spring promotion for April, May and June sometime in early January if they continue the same pattern as years past!!  If you already have booked your trip - no worries, I am watching out for you and will get your reservation transferred to the promo the day it is released!!

Around the World News:

Disney quickly closed up fall and welcomed winter over the last two weeks!  Magic Kingdom is the first park to hit full swing with the holidays!  Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party was whisked out on October 31 and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party began on November 7!  Holiday fun is popping up slowly all over the place over the month of November.  Trees being set, decorations going up in the resorts, it truly is a magical time to visit Walt Disney World!  Osbourne Lights are also in full swing at Hollywood Studios!  This is not to be missed!!  One of my favorite holiday traditions in WDW!

There are some traditions that have been changed to push the new Frozen craze that is running through WDW.  The Castle Lighting Ceremony at Magic Kingdom is now called a Frozen Holiday Wish.  Elsa, Anna, Kristof and Olaf (making is grand debut) welcome guests and Elsa freezes the castle.  It is sad to not see Mickey and Minnie and Cinderella not be a part of this any longer.  I thought that Anna and Elsa were a welcome addition and made sense - I mean come on Elsa freezes things, who better to freeze the castle? - but Cinderella needs to be part of her castle lighting ceremony!

Holidays around the World will begin in Epcot on November 28!

Santa has arrived to Downtown Disney!  Go catch him out front of World of Disney!  You can take your own photos or there is a photopass photographer there taking pictures too - did you get the memory maker?!  :-)

What's New With Me?

Well there has been a lot going on!  That is why you haven't seen posts from me.  I have to get better at time management!  :-)  I am trying to do that.  I am planning to have some of you and my Facebook friends maybe write some guest blogs about experiences they have.  I have done A LOT in WDW, but not everything, so if you have experienced I would love to hear about it and have you share your experience with my readers.  Contact me and we can get the ball rolling on that.

I brought another agent on last spring - Erin.  She has been doing great.  I have brought on another agent - Jessica.  We are still getting her all set up, but I am anxious to introduce you all to her!  She is a former client, with a love of all things Disney!  Welcome Jessica!!

My kids are in a million and one activities and growing up way to fast!  We are nonstop moving and when I am not being a mom to them I am busy booking and planning trips!  As I have said before, I truly love my job.  There is nothing better!  Especially when a magical moment happens and I am able to secure something a guest has been wishing for.  I work on your trip up until you get home and I am here for you if you had any issues while there.  I will get you the proper contact information to let Disney know what happened.

Ok well that is all for now!!  Let me know if you are ready to book your Disney trip today!!  :-)

Magical Monday

The weather is beautiful here in Pennsylvania and life is crazy too!!  I hope things are great in your neck of the woods!  Here's to a Magical Monday everyone!

Promotion News:

Intro to Magic Promotion -
You have until this Sunday, April 20th, to book a late spring or late summer/early fall trip with a great deal!!  You can get the Memory Maker for free as well as a room discount!  This is the deal my family is traveling with this May!  :-)  Dates for this deal are 4/28-6/15 and 8/15-9/30!  With only contact me for more details!
rumors of other fall deals on the horizon, it is best to book this now and then alter to the other deal once it is released.  Feel free to


Summer Promotion -
There is still plenty of time to book for this summer!!  The deal gets better the more time you spend there.  Staying for 6 nights or more and getting at least a 6 day hopper ensures a higher discount and a deal on tickets as well.  The deals are still great when staying for 5 nights or less as you still get a discount on the room and hey - any discount is better than no discount, right?!

Rumors.....
There is a pretty strong rumor out there from some very reliable sources that FREE dining is just days away from being released, so stay tuned.  As of now it would be mainly September dates with a extension into other fall dates later.


Around the World News:

The Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom and runs through May 18th!  This yearly event is something to be seen, if you haven't before.  The way they transform Epcot is magnificent!  You can still catch this wonderful event on a great promotion if you book by April 20th.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is getting closer to it's debut.  Rumors are swirling about an opening date and the walls are down.  There is a big media event on April 30th-May2nd and those invited will most likely get a ride, so expect it to be open, at least as a soft opening around then.  I have my fingers crossed that it will be open when I am there this May!!  Here's a little sneak inside....spoiler alert for those that only want to see it first hand!!

What's New With Me:

Life is crazy!!  Spring sports are in full swing and so are all sorts of other activities for the kids!  We had a non stop action packed weekend and more to come just like it.  Both my kids play soccer and one does tball.  The other also dances.  To say that every night is filled with a different activity....let's just say I am looking forward to my week away!

As I mentioned in the last Magical Monday post we are headed to WDW!!  Yay!!  It is now just 4 weeks away and we definitely are counting down in our house.  We debated on surprising the kids or telling them and went for telling them.

Business is great and I am having fun every day sharing my love and the magic of Disney!  If you are wanting a free quote you can email me and we can chat.  :-)  Please remember that we, as travel agents, only make a living by booking/selling travel.  I love my blog and my Facebook page, but they don't make me anything and are simply a labor of love.  So if you like what you see here and on Facebook please consider using Be Our Guest Vacations to book your trip to WDW or any Disney Destination.  Disney builds that commission into the trip cost, so even if you book on your own, Disney is just keeping that money.  It is always nice to help small business thrive in this big business world, so consider utilizing our services for your next Disney vacation.  You can still be as involved as you want to be, but you also have an advocate on your side making sure that everything is getting done right.  I see many post on Facebook that they are going in so many days and wish I was a part of their vacation experience in more ways than just chatting via the internet.  Ok, off my soapbox now.  :-)  Regardless I love you all and appreciate the support, however it is given!

That's all for today guys!!  Have a great night and make this week Magical!!

Magical Monday! (Late)

Good Evening everyone!!

Yes it is Tuesday and not Monday, but hey, at least I am posting something, right?  LOL

Promotion News:

So yesterday ended the springtime promotion for up to 30% off your room and discount on your park tickets once you purchased 4 days or more, BUT that doesn't mean you still can't go to Disney this spring on a discount!!  The Intro to Magic offer is going strong through April 20th.  This great deal includes the Memory Maker for free as well as a room discount!!  Dates available - 4/27 to 6/15 AND 8/15-9/27!  While the discount is not quite as good as the spring promotion it still is there and a savings!!

If a spring trip just isn't in the cards for you this year, but you want to head there this summer, well there is a great summer promotion going on as well!!!  This promotion can be booked through 6/15 and is good for dates from 6/15 to 8/28!  It includes a room discount AND a deal on tickets if you book for 6 nights or more.  The room discount is there for 5 nights or less too, just better when you add that sixth night!  Be sure to check it out here!


Around the World News:

Yesterday also marked the start of Magic Bands and Fastpass+ PREbooking being available to off site guests.  I plan to write up a blog post on this, so stay tuned for more information on how this will effect your offsite trip.  Key points - off site guests can book their fastpass+ up to 30 days out, onsite guests keep the advantage here with a 60 day booking window.  If offsite guests want a MagicBand it will cost them $12.95 plus tax, where it is FREE for onsite guests.



Parking fees went up yesterday in WDW as well.  The second increase this year.  It is still less to park in WDW then it is a local sporting event though, so that is saying something.  AND onsite guests as well as Annual Passholders still enjoy FREE parking.  Parking is now $17/day at Walt Disney World parks.  It is transferrable from park to park, so if you park hop you will not have to pay the fee again. When pricing out an offsite vacation to WDW, be sure to include parking fees in your budget.

What's New With Me:

Well.....we are going to Disney World!!  That's right, this May my kids and myself, along with my mom are headed to Disney!  I am so excited to test out all the newness that has happened since our trip last June, less than one year ago.  Since then Legacy Fastpass has left, fastpass+ is all the rage, no more room keys, just Magic Bands, hopefully a ride on the Dwarf Mine Train, new parade and I am sure more that I am not even thinking of!  We are taking part in BOTH Star Wars dining experiences and will get to enjoy Star Wars Weekends for the third year in a row.  Look for regular posts via twitter and Facebook and definitely some fun reviews when I get back!!

That's all for today guys!!  Have a great night and make this week Magical!!

PS - Starting Friday at midnight I will be participating in 5 minutes for Mom's Ultimate Blog Party 2014!  Look for my post and join in the fun!!

Summer 2014 Promotion

Thinking of a Disney trip this summer????  It just got less expensive!  :-)

Contact me today for more information and a quote!!

Spring 2014 Deal!!