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Get a $500 Disney Gift Card

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You can receive a $500 Disney Gift Card when you purchase a 5 night/5-day non-discounted Magic Your Way room and ticket package at select Disney Deluxe Resorts or Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.

Use the gift card to cover vacation expenses: dining at your choice of Walt Disney World restaurants, special event tickets, sports, recreation, tours and more—all this in addition to shopping! With your card in hand, the world is yours! Offer valid for arrivals on most nights 10/3-11/23/2010, 11/27-12/25/2010 and 1/1-2/16/2011.

For example: $1,088 per adult based on adult double occupancy in a standard room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge or Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for arrivals most nights 10/3-11/23/2010.

For more information, visit Disney.com

Tourist Attractions in Orlando

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When planning your trip to Orlando to visit the Walt Disney World Resort, don’t forget to check out other Orlando tourist attractions.  With the throngs of tourists visiting the area every year, there are many unusual and interesting attractions to vie for your attention during your Florida stay.

Of course, there are other theme parks in the area, including Universal Studios, with its new Harry Potter area.

SeaWorld Orlando

This marine theme park contains several thrill rides, including a huge state-of-the-art roller coaster, but the main attractions are the marine shows featuring seals, dolphins, killer whales and water skiing acrobatics.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country’s premier zoos featuring nearly 3,000 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens provides unrivaled excitement for guests of every age.

Orlando Science Center
The Orlando Science Center is a hands-on place of learning, where kids and adults can discover the world of science in fun and interesting surroundings.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Looking like its about to disappear into a gaping Florida sinkhole, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not is all about the weird, the unbelievable and the bizarre. Explorer Robert Ripley spent much of his life assembling a vast collection of human, animal, and scientific oddities from around the globe.

Titanic-The Experience
The only permanent exhibit of the ill-fated liner, Titanic- The Exhibition takes up where the film left off. Character actors tell the stories of those who survived and those who did not.

Gatorland
The self proclaimed ‘Alligator Capital of The World’, Gatorland is home to hundreds of Florida’s original residents (the long scaly kind!).

This is just the tip of the iceberg!  There are many more tourist attractions in Orlando.  Be sure to include one or more other Orlando attractions when you travel to Disney World.

Working With a Travel Disney Specialist

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Often times when a family, couple or even an individual begins to plan travel to a Disney theme park, it can be very difficult to find the right starting point. With so many choices, prices and packages, it can get very difficult to isolate the right steps to properly secure a Disney vacation package. You might find yourself in need of a Disney  travel specialist.

There are many fly by nights in the travel industry and many who claim to be the best but at the end of the day it is important to work with someone you trust and are confident will get the job done right. A Disney travel specialist is someone you can rely on to help you find the right package for you and your family so that you will get the most out of your Disney vacation.

Working with a non travel Disney certified  agent can leave your vacation with empty holes or unfit excursions. A Disney specialist is one who has frequented the parks regularly and is knowledgeable of every aspect and square inch of the park. When planning a vacation it is important to put your planning into the hands of a professional so that you trip will carry on as smooth as possible. Making sure you have the right specialist will be important.

Here are some pointers to look at when picking the right travel specialist so that your Disney vacation goes as planned:

- Check their Resume: Most travel Disney specialist professionals are not scared to show you their resume. Finding a specialist with travel experience will be very important. Don’t be scared to ask a Disney specialist for their resume.

- Get a Referral: Ask all your friends if they have anyone that comes recommended. Chances are someone in your circle of friends knows someone who can help you plan your Disney vacation.

- Probe them: Don’t be scared to ask them detailed questions about the parks. If they are truly a certified Disney travel specialist they should have no problems answering your difficult questions.

- Search their Name: If you find someone you are interested in working with search for their name in the search engines. If they have done a great job in the past for others it will show. If they have disappointed others in the past then that will also show.

Disney vacations do not come cheap so it is important to always work with the best. Choosing to not work with the best could result in a negative experience for you and your family. Many families only have one opportunity per year to travel and enjoy this experience, so do not let it go blundered by working with an inexperienced Disney travel specialist. A great way to narrow down some local in your area is by using a search engine. Many Disney travel specialists are listed on the internet by combining your area with certain search terms you can help yourself by narrowing down a list of potential help right in your area.