Detailed Vacation Planning DVD Info

[tjkraz]

All,

We got our vacation planning DVD this week, and I have to say it is far and away the best promotional tool WDW has ever created. This thing is wonderful.

For those of you who don't have yours yet, here's a rundown on the DVD content via its menu:

VIDEO TOUR (running time approx 43 min)
- Intro
- Magic Kingdom
- Epcot
- Pal Mickey
- Disney Studios
- Animal Kingdom
- Fastpass
- Downtown Disney
- Water Parks
- Tickets
- Recreation
- Resorts
- Packages
- More Disney Fun (Vero Beach, DCL, etc.)

FUN FOR EVERYONE (each "chapter" below is about 2-6 mins)
- Grand Gatherings
- Disney Cruise Line
- Big Thrills (look at thrill rides)
- Fun For Little Ones
- GrownUp Fun
- Live Shows
- Meet The Characters (greeting locations, character meals)
- Recreation & Relaxation

ATTRACTION PREVIEWS (1-2 min pieces on individual attractions)
- Mission: SPACE
- Asia
- Cirque Du Soleil
- Dinosaur
- Kilimanjaro Safari
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Splash Mountain
- Test Track
- The Haunted Mansion
- Tower of Terror

RESORTS (Video Tour, Floor Plans and Photo Album for EVERY resort including Pop Century and Saratoga Springs)

MAPS (Starts with main WDW resort map, and you can click on different park/resort areas to zoom-in)

There is also a PLAY ALL menu item that will sequentially run you through the entire DVD.

All-in-all there has to be at least 90 minutes worth of video content on this disk. The main Video Tour is similar in format to the VHS/DVDs that they have been producing for years, although most of the content is brand new. Some of the content will overlap--for example, the Video Tour (MK) and "Fun For Little Ones" sections both have 20-30 second pieces on Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. Also, those who got the DVD last year will recognize many of the "Attraction Previews". But overall I would have to give Disney an A+ for this presentation. A great "Disney Fix" for those between trips, and much more informative than in years past for those in the planning stages.

The package also includes several printed materials:

Vacation Planning Guide - The typical insert: Maps, Resorts, Packages, Prices.

Grand Gatherings - VERY brief summary of some of the special events available.

Preschoolers Guide - Brief info on kid-friendly attractions at each park, stroller rental, water park offerings, etc.

If you haven't ordered yours, do it now:

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wa...quest/videorequestindex?id=VideoRequestSurvey

 

[annie5379]

What a great review!!! I had originally posted about this new version, but you did a much better job then I did!!

 

[motaei]

Thanks for the overview! I can't wait to get mine!! How long did it take you to get it from the time that you ordered it? I ordered mine three weeks ago.

 

[laurabelle]

Thanks for posting, the DVD sounds great! I'm still waiting too, about 3 weeks now. I feel like Ralphie from Christmas Story checking the mail...

 

[FatCow]

I've been waiting for more than 4 weeks now.

 

[ceejay13]

We received ours last week and I am in agreement, it is by far the best video/DVD out there. That includes the DVD I purchased at the parks last year, and this one is free.

 

[jerseydizdreamer]

Even though I'm going to be at WDW a week from today, I decided to order a new planning guide. After all, I'll be back next year (or, at worst, the year after). And this DVD sounded too good to pass up!

Richard

 

[danny1649]

Do they have a 800 number you can call to order?Thanks

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

Add me to the list of those waiting patiently (or would that be impatiently?) for their new DVD

 

[annie5379]

The number to order is 1-800-949-3458

Enjoy!!!

 

[danny1649]

Just ordered it

 

[Grog]

I just got mine a few days ago and just got around to watching it this morning. I couldn't believe the amount of stuff on it. Way better than the videos ever were

 

[Luvdisney]

I ordered mine 5 to 6 weekes ago, still waiting....

 

[KimWDW]

Sweet! I'm psyched for it. Mine hasn't come yet.

Are the people gone? I really didn't like listening to Erin, Dave, Luke, etc just babble on and on. I want to see the rides.

 

[WDW Poly Princess]

Thanks for the info! I ordered mine as soon as they came out, but still haven't got it. Can't wait!

 

[Vallie]

i'm waiting too! i want it nowww!

 

[Harvest02]

OP, thanks for all the great info on the DVD!! I am still waiting for mine also !!! Can't wait to watch it!

 

[meloneyb21]

Oh man, I'm jealous! I've been waiting for mines for about 4 weeks now! Glad to hear it's worth waiting for though.

 

[mickeymule]

I ordered mine to, we are going in 12 days, hopefully it will be here before we go

 

[love~disney]

Thanks!!! I can't wait to get ours!!