Princess Rooms!

Hi there Disney fans!!

So I have been slightly slacking in the posting and there is a lot going on!  :-)  With the giveaway and all I just have not had much time to post.

But here is the latest and greatest about Disney!!!!  A couple years ago Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort unveiled Pirate Themed rooms - what little boy wouldn't LOVE to stay there!

Pirate Rooms at Caribbean Beach

Well now the rumors can be put to rest - Disney's Port Orleans Riverside will be unveiling Royally Themed rooms fit for a Princess!!

Royal Rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside

These 512 rooms will debut in March of 2012 with the story that Princess Tiana - Princess and the Frog - had rooms designed for her Princess friends.  Think Jasmine and Alladin, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Sleeping Beauty and the Prince, Ariel and Prince Eric, and of course - YOU!  :-)
From the Disney Parks Blog - Princes and princesses of all ages can enjoy their luxurious lodging quarters, which will include ornate beds that feature headboards with fiber-optic special effects, and gold and crystal accents. Guests also can enjoy artwork and special mementos left by Tiana’s royal friends.

So if you are planning a trip next spring, maybe this will be the room for you!!  We LOVE Port Orleans Riverside as a moderate and I am excited about these new rooms.  More themed rooms will be coming with addition of Disney's Art of Animation Resort set to open May 2012.

Disney Visa Members get FREE DINING!!!

From the Disney Visa Members site:

Create lasting memories with this savory offer.


For a limited time, get a FREE dining plan when you buy the New Walt Disney Travel Co. Memories Vacation Package for 5 nights/6 days at select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels.

The New Memories Vacation Package includes:

Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets. Enjoy admission to one Theme Park per day, each day of your ticket.

Stay in a select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotel.

A Disney's PhotoPass® Photo Book to relive your Disney vacation memories! Choose from a variety of layouts and page designs and customize with your favorite photos! This 20-page book is printed on archival paper to preserve it for years to come.1

And, for a limited-time with this Memories Vacation Package, enjoy a FREE dining plan for stays most nights 8/28-9/24/11.

For 5 night/6 day packages at select Disney Value Resorts, get the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan — includes 2 quick-service meals and 2 select snacks per person per night of your package stay, plus one Resort Refillable Drink Mug per person (refillable only at your Disney Resort Hotel).

For 5 night/6 day packages at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts, get the Disney Dining Plan — includes 1 table-service meal, 1 quick-service meal and 1 select snack per person per night of your package stay.

 
 
FREE Dining offer for public to be announced on Monday May 2!  Should be VERY similar to this deal!!

Disney on a Budget - Part 5

Well my friends this will be the final post of the Disney on a Budget series!  I have given you most of my best ideas in the previous posts.  If I come up with another great budget tip I will include it on the blog!!  Be sure to see the links at the end of this post taking you to the first 4 parts of this series!  :-)

So here are my final tips....

1.) Pack Snacks. You are permitted to bring in small soft sided coolers into the parks, as well as outside food and non alcholoic drinks!  This is important to note because there are places out there that do not allow any outside food or drink on the premises.  We bring in small snacks and water with us in a small cooler.  Think - grapes and other small fruits, yogurt tubes, cheese sticks, etc.  Don't have a cooler - you can still bring in some pretzels, chips, fruit like bananas and apples, etc.  It is amazing what Disney charges for a single banana!!  We can usually get a whole pound for the same price!!

2.) Share Meals.  So you decided not to do the meal plan and you are on a tight budget.  Well you can still eat and not go broke while doing so!  I find that Disney's pricing on food is not nearly as bad as some other amusement parks out there and actually the food is not nearly as bad as some of those places either!  While we always go on a meal plan (I HIGHLY recommend it!) we still share our counter service meals.  They are HUGE portions and certain meals make sharing even easier.  There is a breakfast platter that can easily serve a grown up and at least one child - called the Bounty Platter at most counter service restaurants.  So know the portions of the meals and try to ignore the rumbly in your tumbly and know that you will be able to share!!

3.) Eat in the room.  All Disney resort rooms have at least a small mini fridge - think college dorm room fridge.  A small little cube.  Villas and cabins have a full sized fridge and studios have a bit bigger then a dorm fridge.  Now, why a fridge - well you don't need one for this, but it may be helpful.  Eat breakfast in your room - this may require a fridge for milk, etc.  It is one less meal to spend money on and can also be a time saver as you are not sitting to eat, but rather eating as you get ready.  Or maybe you can pack some sandwiches for in the parks (again assuming you are not on a meal plan) and save that way.  Whatever you decide bringing food and eating in your room or packing it to take with you can be a big money saver!  Food is expensive and you have to eat!

So there you have it!  Like I said I will definitely share more budget tips with you as I think of them, but that is all for this series!!

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!!!