Since most people who visit the Disney World Theme Parks live in Florida…it only makes sense that the Florida Resident Specials are going to be the biggest discounts which Disney offers. If you have not noticed, Disney World tickets increased a couple of weeks ago and while many sites have posted the new ticket prices online, not many of them have published the new Florida Resident discount ticket prices (below you will see we have done this for you).

New Disney Florida Resident Ticket Prices for 2011.

3 Day Base Ticket       $138 Adult      $127 Child

4 Day Base Ticket       $172 Adult      $ 158 Child

5 Day Base Ticket       $ 214 Adult     $197 Child

As you can see, a three day Florida resident base ticket is $138 while the 3 day base ticket to non-Florida residents is $232 so the savings is quite substantial.  In order to qualify for the Florida resident specials we can order the tickets online for you but you will have to pick them up at the Will Call desk near the parks. Disney has guests pick these tickets up at will call to prevent non-Florida residents from purchasing them and trying to use them at the parks. If a guests should go to the will call window and they cannot produce a Florida drivers license or a Florida issued ID then they will not be able to pick the tickets up. It is important that if you are going to use Florida resident tickets that you will need to bring your Florida ID with you…this is the only way Disney can know for sure that you are a Florida resident.

In addition to getting great discounts on theme park tickets we also offer great hotel deals to Florida residents. If you come during the slow season such as

Christmas time is the busiest time of the year to visit Disney World, but don’t let this scare you. The lines at Disney World stay pretty consistent year round. During the slower months of September or October they might only have 1 roller coaster on the track while during the busier times, they will have 3 roller coasters on the track.

Here are a few tips you might want to consider when visiting Disney World during the busiest of times:

1. Get to the parks early- Did you know that during our busiest days some of the Disney World parks will actually reach full capacity and the Orlando Fire Marshall will not allow anymore guests to enter that particular park for 3 to 4 hours. If a park is going to be shut down for over- population it usually will happen after 11:30…so plan on getting to the parks around 9:30 or 10:00. Another small tip if you are planning on hoping from park to park is to ask a customer service representative about the status of the park you are about to hop to, they should be able to tell you if that park is open for new guests  or not.

2. Go Left- The Disney World Theme Parks are built in a large circle, and most guest follow all the other guests and when they enter the park and head to the right. Well, if you take the path to the left, only about 20% of the people go this way, you will actually have fewer lines for at least your first ride.

3. Use your Fast Passes- The fast pass is an electronic system where you can make a reservation for a ride or attraction. You put your theme ticket into the electronic system, and it will print out a receipt for you. This receipt will tell you the time which you may return to the ride, and not have to wait in any lines. You may use 5 fast passes a day and the fast passes cannot be made within 1 hour of each other.

4. Make Reservations- If there is a special restaurant you want to eat at, make reservations. Disney is a first class resort and there are literally hundreds of great places to eat. You can make a reservation by calling 407-wdw-dine.

5. Slow Down and enjoy yourself- Remember this is a vacation…slow down and enjoy yourself.  Don’t stress yourself out about the crowds or trying to see everything. Just slow down…Disney World is truly a Magical Place!

Disney World Orlando hosts very many special events all year round and November is not left out. From the very first day of the year through the last day in December, there is always something to look out for. November happens to be the last month before Christmas bells come ringing, so a lot of events are lined up to waltz you and prepare you for the big showdown in December.

All your favorite Disney Characters will be at the Disney World November events.

One special event in November that any child would not want to miss is the Children’s Miracle Network Golf Classic; designed as a competition among children with a flair for golf. It holds between November 11 and 14. Cash prizes and other gifts are up for grabs at the end of the competition.

Ok, so you don’t like golf, there is another special event that runs almost simultaneously with the Children’s Miracle Network Golf Classic, and that is the Annual Festival of the Masters, running through November 12 and 14. The art Festival is concentrated at Downtown Disney Westside, and features the works of some of today’s top artists. Artwork mediums such as photography, glass work, paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, jewelry, leather & wood, mixed media and collage, and Digital art are displayed. At the Marketplace, amazing chalk artists create masterpieces on the sidewalks.

Also commencing in November is the Christmas Countdown events fully packed and a delight for people of all ages. A lot of fireworks, colors, and music will fill the air. The events are lined up as follows: Walt Disney World Theme Parks (Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom) Candlelight Processional – 11/26/10 – 12/30/10. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – 11/08/10 – 12/19/10. Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Expeditions – 11/26/10 – 1/03/11. Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights – 11/8/10 – 1/03/11. Holiday Sleigh Ride – 12/01/10 – 12/30/10 and the Hollywood Holly-Day Parade raps it up.

It’s a fun-filled events packed November you are going to have at the Disney World Resort. Don’t forget we have great deals on Disney World Good Neighbor hotels throughout the month of November.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas is one of the most glamorous and breathtaking events on display at the Magic Kingdom. It is one event that many look forward to all year long and has been adjudged as one of the major reasons people visit Magic Kingdom in November and December.

Disney goes to great lengths to decorate their parks to the nines for Christmas

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas is an 18-night all round fun party staged for people or families with special tickets to the event. The highlights include a flurry of snowflakes along Main Street and a warm cup of cocoa. There are complimentary cookies and apple slices with glistening white lights illuminating the whole grounds. The live shows and beautiful fireworks are sure to keep you spellbound all through the period.

The event kicks off at 7pm and runs through midnight on some selected days starting from November through December. The specific dates for this year are: November 2010 – 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 28 & 30; and December 2010 – 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17 & 19. Wrist bands are given to revelers with the prescribed tickets and others without it are expected to leave the arena before the kick-off.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas is one party like no other. It features the famous “Mickey’s once upon a Christmastime Parade” and “Holiday Wishes, Celebrate the Spirit of the Season”, two of the most wonderful shows any Christmas party can wish for.

Tickets for adults and 10+ at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas, 2010 goes for $57.46, while tickets for kids aged 3-9 sells at $51.07, kids aged 3 and below are admitted free. However, special discounts  are available if you purchase one of our Disney World  packages. These tickets are designed to be purchased days before the events commence and attract extra charges are required from those purchasing on the day of the event.

You are sure to get a lot of fun from the shows and parades, but you have to be on the lookout for your group or family as the place is always heavily crowded.

The Disney World in Orlando, Florida is an ever changing place of magical excitement and adventure. Apart from the wonderful rides you can enjoy at Disney World, there are also other attractions that are being added which include the expansion being constructed at Downtown Disney. This year, it will be expanding its entertainment attractions by offering the one and only ETX (Enhance Theater Experience) facility in the country. The auditorium 1 of Disney World Resort will include a 20% larger floor to ceiling screen, fully equipped with the latest in 3D technology. Other new attractions include:

• New retail entertainment from RIDEMAKERZ will also open at Downtown Disney on the West Side. The store is planning to incorporate real – sized cars and a highly interactive experience that will allow park guests to build and customize their own RC vehicles. There are more than half a billion ways to create and modify a highly interactive mean machine and ever since this attraction opened in March this year, the majority of the visitors who went there were fully satisfied with their tinkering experience.
• There is also a new facility at Disney World that caters to all your pet friends. All available pet hospitality services include basic grooming, board and lodging, dog camps, and special amenities are provided for those visiting Disney World with their lovable pets. There are also available luxury suites that are equipped with TVs, raised beds, and other excellent amenities for the comfort of your pets. Pets can also have outdoor activities that feature nature walks and social playgroups. There are also pampering services, depending on your choice of anything from ice cream treats to a pet spa.

These are just a few of the the many things that are new at Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The lists are endless and Disney World guarantees visitors to have a fun filled adventure at their theme parks this year.

Don’t forget to checkout our Disney World hotels, we have a great deals going on right now.

I can’t tell you how many times we get asked “what age is the best age to bring a child to Disney World?” Obviously, this is a personal preference, and Disney World really does have something for children of all ages. I did read something a few weeks ago which made really good sense…to have the best time at Disney World limit your visit to one hour longer than the age of your child. So if you child is 3 years old you might want to break your day up into multiple visits which last 4 hours or less. So you might want to  the parks around 9am and then return back to your hotel at 1pm. At the hotel your child might want to take a nap or you might want to swim in the pool, then return back to the Disney World parks for another four hours of fun.

Kids of all ages love Disney

Keep this in mind when planning your next Disney World vacation, the parks are the least busy between 5pm and 7pm. A lot of the park goers are just worn out come 5pm and they head back to their hotel room while another large group of park goers are eating at one of the many restaurants located throughout all the theme parks. So if you decide to go back to your room and rest during the afternoon hours, if you can make it back to the parks around 5pm the wait time for most rides should be less than at any other time during the day.