Here's some info from this week's All Ears newsletter:
Also today, Disney announced a new program called Magical Beginnings, custom-designed to reduce hassles and increase the magic for families traveling with toddlers or preschoolers. The new Magical Beginnings program offers value travel packages, entertainment, targeted planning tools and a host of services and amenities to make navigating Disney parks with children 5 and younger easier than ever. There is a even a travel season designated just for "little ones." In addition to the previously announced Magic Your Way vacation package that includes the
free dining plan, available for stays between August 13 and September 30, here are some other highlights of what's been dubbed "Little Ones Travel Time":
-- a series of shows called "Playhouse Disney in Concert" (presented by Huggies and Pull-Ups) will feature a variety of kid crowd-pleasers.
The award-winning Australian foursome The Wiggles will perform multiple shows daily, August 29- September 1. Other shows will include: The Doodlebops; Johnny & the Sprites, featuring Johnny Tartaglia; Dan Zanes and more. In addition, the new "Mickey's Magic Show" created by Feld Entertainment, will make its first-ever park appearance.
-- Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom will open an hour early on select days for Disney guests and their small-fry for favorites such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant, it's a small world and Peter Pan's Flight, and the play area, Pooh's Playful Spot. Plus, youngsters can meet favorite characters during the special edition Extra Magic Hours. While guests must have Resort ID and valid ticketing for Fantasyland Extra Magic Hours, there is no additional charge to enjoy this extra time in the parks. This early access allows families with young ones to get an early start to their day and maximize park time before heading back to their Disney resort for an afternoon break.
Special on-line planning tools will also be available as part of the new program, including a Magical Beginnings in-park map highlighting age-appropriate attractions, hassle-reducing services, and specially trained Disney reservation agents. For more information, visit
http://www.disneyworld.com and select "Something For Everyone" and choose "Preschoolers" for more details and travel tips. Bookings for the new travel package during the Little Ones Travel Time at Walt Disney World can be made through June 4 by calling 407-WDW-PREK, or by visiting
http://www.Disneyworld.com/preK . For more information on Magical Beginnings, visit
http://www.disneymagicalbeginnings.com