www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday June 14, 2008 - 21 Think about a summer vacation at Disney hen we think summer in Florida we think hot, but sometimes it is hotter in Ontario. Don't write off a Disney holiday just because it is summer, book before June 22 for a trip anytime from Aug. 24 to Sept. 20, 2008 and save big. Not only that, but the experts tell me this is a much slower time than spring. Until June 22, you can buy a five-night, six-day Magic Your Way Package for a family of four including accommodations and theme park tickets and get a free Disney Dining Plan included for as little as $1,354 US (price based on two adults, one junior and one child at select Disney Value Resorts in a standard room). Other lengths of stay and resort categories are also available. The offer includes select Disney value resort accommodations, a Magic Your Way Base ticket and the Disney Dining Plan. With Disney's Dining Plan, guests can choose from more than 100 participating restaurants. For each night of their package, guests will enjoy: · One table-service meal · One quick-service meal · One snack It excludes gratuities and alcoholic beverages and children ages three to nine must choose from the children's menu, if available. This is a great option for guests looking to maximize their vacation and enjoy Toy Story Mania! a new attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. W In addition to new attractions and entertainment, this special Magic Your Way Package includes benefits such as Extra Magic Hours, where you can spend extra time in the theme parks, and Disney's Magical Express Service with complimentary round-trip motor coach transportation from Orlando International Airport to their selected Disney Resort Hotel. Complimentary round-trip transportation to the airport is a huge savings. The Extra Magic Hours mean that you can have a rest in the heat of the day and stay longer at night. Here are 10 ways to make your magic holiday even more special, no matter when you go and where you stay: 1. If you arrive before check-in time at a Disney Hotel, drop off your luggage, pre-register and pick up your hotel ID cards, then you can go to a water park, one of the theme parks or the downtown Disney area instead of waiting around. Pack with this idea in mind. 2. Avoid long lines; try visiting the most popular attractions during parades and fireworks when the lineups are shorter. 3. Use Disney's Fastpass guest service. You check-in at some of your favourite Disney attractions and get a designated ride time. 4. In Animal Kingdom the best time to visit DinoLand U.S.A and The Tree of Life is in the morning. 5. Wait times are much shorter on the Kilimanjaro Safaris in late afternoon. 6. During parade times at the Magic Kingdom, choose an area in Liberty Square or Frontierland. You'll have a better view, and won't have to listen as we did to an employee say over and over again "`you can't stand there it must be left open." 7. Mickey's Toontown Fair is the best place to meet Disney Characters. 8. The lines for Spaceship Earth are usually longest during morning hours and at their shortest just before closing. 9. There are gift shops everywhere, save the tears by deciding with the kids before you go, exactly how much they can spend. And then stick to it. 10. If you have a little princess in tow, she's bound to want the gown, and hair and makeup. The Coach package is $44.95 which includes hairstyle, shimmering makeup and princess sash. The Castle Package costs between $179.95 and $229.95. Parents on a budget may want to bring a dress, and crown, wand and shoes. Whatever you decide, do it before you go. We met parents of twin girls on the shuttle. "I see you have a princess," I said. "We had two" said Mom. "Unfortunately, one decided she'd rather be a pirate and ripped hers off." Talk to your travel agent to book the special meal plan. Sam Ion can be reached at sion10@cogeco.ca. EGYPT & AEGEAN 12 Day Cruise Nov 10, 2008 Grand Princess The romance of the Mediterranean and Greece is truly special, if not magical. This season, Princess Cruises adds the alluring sights of Alexandria, Cairo and the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt to its roster of European cruise destinations. Ports of Calls: Rome (Civitavecchia) and Naples/Capri, Italy; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus) and Istanbul, Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; Port Said and Alexandria, Egypt. Gina Cheng Includes: Accommodations, all regular meals plus complimentary 24 hour room service and on board entertainment. We at Total Travel have arranged a special private onboard cocktail party and shore excursion in Istanbul. Cat JJ CAD from Oakville Town Centre I 300 North Service Road, W. Oakville 905.849.0333 www.totaltravel-oakville.com $ 1813.00 Prince includes all taxes, fuel supplement and fees. Ont Reg No 2766538