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New details have emerged from Disney regarding Gaston's Tavern! The quick service restaurant has a new brew called LeFou's Brew. It is no-sugar added frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with all-natural passion fruit-mango foam, served in souvenir steins and goblets. If you've been out to Cars Land in Disney California Adventure, it may taste familiar to you. The brew made its debut out there at the Cozy Cone. Gaston's will be a comfy lodge in the French countryside and provide a respite from the hot sun (or rain). One of the items that will be served all day are warm, gooey cinnamon rolls.

With the much anticipated move and return of Dumbo, a few new features have made this classic ride even more of a hit!!! We are so very excited to share this with you!! We just returned from the Walt Disney Resort where we were able to get a Sneak Peek at a new Queue Line experience Disney is beginning in the new Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. We were so very excited to be among some of the first guests to experience Dumbo's Tent!! Inside this Big Top Circus is a Playground.... an air conditioned play ground!!! When you step inside the tent you will receive a pager. When you are paged, you can ride Dumbo or choose to play more. We opted to play a little more. Why would we not, just check out these pictures!!! Inside the Main Ring was a spot for just little bitty Disney lovers.  This picture of the cannon ball is part of one of the serveral slides!  Not only did Disney add an amazing play ground, but they added 2 Dumbo attractions so more people could ride! ...

This is the moment everyone has been waiting for....... Free Dining has been announced for Fall/ Early Winter 2012!! Whoooooo Hooooooow!!!!! I know everyone has been waiting on pins and needles for this announcement and finally it is here. Below are the dates you have to check in to get this amazing offer. Sept 30-Oct 4 Oct 19- Nov 1 Nov 9-15 Nov 23-29 Dec 10-13 You must book by September 29 to get this super money saving offer! Call us today and we can help you with everything, even your dining!! 205-541-6202 or ziptravel1@gmail.com

If you or your little one's love the Barn Stormer and were so sad to see it go, well.... you are in luck!!! It is back!!!! With a face lift of course but it is back!!! With the opening of Phase 1 of the new Fantasyland, Disney brought back a very loved ride!!! I know I am so very excited to see the return of this classic!!!

So many people have asked me about the new expansion in Magic Kingdom, and about Dumbo being closed for refurbishment. I hope this helps answer some of your questions, and helps you better plan your trip. Walt Disney World’s official calendar has been updated with some very interesting refurbishment dates that are very telling in regards to the opening of at least part of Storybook Circus and the much-needed rehab of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.  Storybook Circus, part of the New Fantasyland Expansion, is scheduled to open in phases beginning in early 2012. Disney has now posted firm dates on the closing and re-opening of Dumbo that all but telegraph the move.  According to the calendar (dates subject to change of course) Dumbo will officially close in its existing location on Monday the 9th of January.  As it stands now, Dumbo would re-open at its new location within Storybook Circus on Friday, February 17th.   Dumbo the Flying Elephant will come to...

With all the updates we’ve done on the  “royal” side  of the Fantasyland expansion – Beast’s Castle, Maurice’s Cottage and Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid – the plans for Storybook Circus seemed to be a bit more mysterious. Until now. Storybook Circus will be based on our animated film, “Dumbo.” Here, Casey Jr., the famous locomotive from the movie, has rolled into town and brought the grand Storybook Circus with him. The area will be filled with colorful circus tents and nods to the famous film. For example, guests – especially little ones – are welcome to cool down with Casey Jr., who can be found near the train station, getting splashed by playful circus animals. Just past Casey Jr., guests will encounter big-top circus tents that lead to a “double” version of Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Also, in the tradition of classic air shows, Barnstormer will take on a new look and theme, becoming a spiraling stunt plane built by The Great Goofini.

T oday, I  have a magical update for those of you who are excited to see the expansion of Fantasyland come to life. Walt Disney Imagineers are currently piecing together the Beast’s castle, which will sit high atop what will become the Be Our Guest Restaurant. The “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired restaurant, which is set to open in late 2012, will offer a lavish dining experience in the castle’s elegant ballroom, gallery and mysterious “west-wing.” The restaurant and castle will eventually be flanked by Gaston’s Tavern, Bonjour! Village Gifts, and the cottage of Maurice (Belle’s father).

Among the highlights planned: Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid , a major, all-new attraction during which guests will travel with Ariel and her friends through their exciting adventures above and below the waves – all against a musical backdrop of songs from the classic film. The castle of the Beast, standing majestically upon a hill just across an old stone bridge from Ariel’s new home.  The Be Our Guest Restaurant  will feature a lavish dining experience in the elegant ballroom, gallery, and mysterious “West Wing” of the castle. With seating for 550, this magnificent facility will offer “great food fast” service by day and full table service dining in the evening. Nearby in Belle's Village, guests will find the rousing Gaston’s Tavern and Bonjour! Village Gifts. Just outside the village is  Belle’s cottage and Enchanted Tales with Belle . The adventure begins in Maurice’s workshop, where a magical mirror is the doorway to a captivating new kind of story...