Greetings fellow Mouse Fans!

Happy Literacy Week! Ridley Pearson, Author of the 'Kingdom Keepers" series, will be at Disney's Hoolywood Studios, today, January 26, 2012 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm signing books at Writer's Stop. (If you have not read this series, do! I bought the books for my son and have been reading them myself. I'm not sure who is enjoying them more!)

Then on Saturday, January 28, 2012, Emma Walton Hamilton (daughter of Julie Andrews and Co-Author of their book, "The Very Fairy Princess") will be appearing at Once Upon A Toy in Downtown Disney from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

Be well and make magic wherever you go!

Sara Varney
Travel Planner

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans!

President Obama will be visting the Magic Kingdom tomorrow, January 19, 2012. He will be reportedly be unveiling a strategy to help boost the Tourism industry.

As a result of this official visit, guests can expect higher than usual security at both Orlando International Airport (MCO) and at the Disney theme parks. In addition, Main Street USA will reportedly be closed until 3:30 pm. The afternoon parade at the Magic Kingdom has been pushed back to 3:30 pm. Hours at the three other Disney theme parks have been extended in order to encourage guests to visit these them parks, to help avoid congestion at the Magic Kingdom.

Be well and make magic wherever you go!

Sara Varney
Travel Planner

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans!

The Disney Fantasy is one step closer to her Maiden Voyage on March 31, 2012! The "Float Out" ceremony took place at the Meyer Werft Shipyards in Germany on January 8, 2012. The Float Out is a construction milestone and was celebrated in true Disney fashion with any appearance by the Main Mouse himself and even fireworks! You can view a time-lapse video of the event on the Disney Parks Blog.  

Are you booked on the Disney Cruise Line's newest ship yet? Book now for cruise through 2013 and better yet, the earlier you book, the lower the price! Contact your favorite Mouse Fan Travel Planner today!

Be well and make magic wherever you go!

Sara Varney
Travel Planner

Greeting fellow Mouse Fans!

The 2012 Walt Disney World Marathon is being held this weekend, January 5 – 8, 2012. Runners from all over the world will be competing in a variety of races including a 5k, half-marathon and full marathon. Team AllEars, led by Team Captain Michelle Scribner-MacLean (and including some MEI & Mouse Fan Travel agents – not me!), will be running anf raising money for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. If you would like to donate to Team AllEars, please visit this link. If you would like to follow a runner, there is information at runDisney.com.

Good luck to all the runners! Stay warm!

Be well and make magic wherever you go!

Sara Varney
Travel Planner

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans!

Happy Holidays! If you are at Walt Disney World this week or next week, keep an eye on park hours. Some parks have been extending hours each day!

Whatever your celebration at this time of year, I wish you joy, health, and magic in 2012. The Snippets will be on vacation until 2012.

Until we meet again…

Be well and make magic wherever you go!

Sara Varney
Travel Planner

Greetings fellow Mouse Fans!

Disney Cruise Line has cancelled the following 2012 Mexican Riviera cruises departing from Los Angeles on the Disney Wonder: Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, 2012. No word on why these itineraries have been cancelled or where the Wonder will be going instead! If you are currently booked on one of these itineraries, your Travel Planner will contact you to discuss your options.

Be well and make magic wherever you go!

Sara Varney
Travel Planner