Live the adventure of some of the world's most extraordinary destinations and escape to the vacation of a lifetime. With Adventures by Disney, you can choose from 22 unforgettable, immersive travel experiences around the world in magical ways only Disney could Dream up.
Adventures by Disney offers expertly-planned and professionally guided adventures infused with the same Disney quality that has delighted families for generations.
With Adventures by Disney, you'll travel in small groups, led by Disney-trained Adventure Guides who are storytellers at heart and have a gift of creating family fun. Each adventure is filled with immersive, interactive experiences you might never have when traveling on your own - like a pizza-making class in a real Italian villa, experience a medieval-themed dinner, meet Rapunzel, the Big Bad Wolf and a Knight in Germany or go behind the scenes at the The Jim Henson Company Studio and meet a puppeteer at the Jim Henson's Creature Shop™.
In 2009, we offer vacations to new destinations that include: South Africa, European Alps, Alaska, Northwest U.S./Southwest Canada, Northern California, Southern Italy, and Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands. When traveling with Adventures by Disney, you can expect impeccable service, special treats and unique surprises along the way. You can leave the planning to us! Travel, activities and scheduled meals are planned during the adventure, luggage is handled for you and hotel check-ins are pre-arranged.
While on an Adventures by Disney vacation, you'll truly enjoy the magic of the destination, while creating memories with your family that will last forever.
Two Adventure Guides on each trip
Concierge, guide and storyteller all rolled into one person. Our Guides will introduce your family to the cultures, people and traditions of the destination, and provide personal attention and excellent service every step of the way.
Local Experts
Throughout your Adventure, you'll interact with exceptional local experts that will provide authenticity and context to each adventure. Local experts such as artists, naturalists, historians, and chefs join each Adventure to weave facts, stories, and legends together so that your family will forever feel a personal connection to the placed you've discovered.
VIP Access
You'll experience privately-guided activities and special access. You'll enjoy the Vienna Zoo after closing hours, including a private dinner at the Emperor's formal breakfast pavilion; in London & New York City, Guests experience VIP access to The Lion King and Mary Poppins Broadway shows, including a backstage tour; in Hollywood, go behind the scenes of the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and get a private tour of The Jim Henson Company Studio; in China, Guests enjoy a private musical presentation at Shanghai Children's Palace and an exclusive performance of the Beijing Opera; and in Australia, guests meet local cowboys at the Tobruk Sheep Station for an authentic Australian barbeque - it's sure to be memorable.
The Disney Touch
Disney standards for quality, service, comfort and convenience are always top priority. In Costa Rica, Guests stay at the base of an active volcano and Ireland and Germany, Guests stay in real castles. Your family will enjoy impeccable accommodations, delicious meals, exciting excursions and exclusive one-of-a-kind experiences. All elements of your adventure are crafted by knowledgeable Disney vacation planning experts.
Family Activities
There's fun for the whole family, especially for the kids, we call them Junior Adventurers. Enjoy immersive experiences you might never enjoy traveling on your own. Like learning classic Chinese stick fighting with a master in China, ziplining through a Costa Rican rainforest, or enjoying a private flamenco show complete with flamenco dancing lessons in Spain.
Kids Night
On each trip, Junior Adventurers spend an evening with their Adventures Guides and newfound friends, while adults enjoy a relaxing evening.
Adventures by Disney Specials
Receive a gift card up to $200 When You Book with The Magic for Less Travel
Book your Adventure with The Magic for Less Travel and receive our expert help and a gift card too! With a choice of 22 incredible vacations you can travel around the world in Disney style!
Book an Adventures by Disney vacation of $2000 or more and receive a $100 gift card.
Book an Adventures by Disney vacation of $4000 or more receive a $150 gift card.
Book an Adventures by Disney vacation of $6000 or more receive a $200 gift card.
*Valid for new reservations only. Gift card is a preloaded Disney gift card, Visa or Mastercard Book by 06/30/09. Gift card amount based on the final price of your vacation after any discounts or non-commissionable options.
Disney Lowers Prices with New "Gateway Collection"
Beginning May 1, 2009, the first of Disney's new Gateway Collection trips, Gateway to London and Paris will go on sale. Guests will travel with a slightly larger group (no more than 50 Guests) and stay in comfortable lodging such as the Park Plaza County Hall in London and the Marriott Rive Gauche in Paris. This trip also includes expanded free time so families have the flexibility to tailor their vacation to the things that interest them most.
While no early booking savings will be offered for the new Gateway to London and Paris package, prices offer a savings of $1200 per adult over the similar "Cities of Knights and Lights" ABD vacation. The “Gateway to London and Paris" trip will be offered for August 7 - 13, 2009 and will cost $2799 for Adults and $2499 for children 11 and younger.
Besides more moderate lodgings and larger groups, the new "Gateway to London and Paris" will differ in several other ways. Second Class (rather than first class) passage on the Eurostar will now be offered and airport transfers will not be included. However, a guide will be at the airport to greet ABD guest and assist with transportation to hotels at guests own expense. The High Tea at Harrods, the West End theatre experience and biking in Versailles will also be excluded.
"Gateway to London and Paris" will stil include the core Disney Differences such as 2 Adventure Guides, Junior Adventurer activities, local experts, special access to select unique experiences, storytelling, fun for the whole family, Disney quality and service
This offer CAN be combined with The Magic for Less Travel’s Gift Card Offer. Vacations are all-inclusive for land-only. Adventures by Disney can book air separately.