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Thinking of cruising with Mickey? Check out our pick of the best tips to help get the most out of your Disney cruise…

If you’ve never cruised before and aren’t sure whether you’ll like it or not, try the 4-night cruise to start with. In my opinion, the 3-night is too short, and the 4-night includes a day at sea for you to relax and explore the onboard activities. If you decide you like cruising Disney-style you can go for a 7-night or longer next time!

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Soon after the calendar pages turn to 2011, Disney will celebrate the launch of a new year with the launch of its newest ship, Disney Dream.

And that’s not all that is happening at Walt Disney World Resort during early 2011.  From January through April, the events calendar is highlighted by gardening, health and fitness and youthful dreams, plus a full schedule of Major League Baseball Spring Training.

Here’s a spring snapshot of special events taking place:

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Tables in Wonderland Additions

New restaurants have been added to Tables in Wonderland beginning this month:

• Big River Grille & Brewing Works (BoardWalk Resort)
• Bongo’s Cuban Cafe (Downtown Disney West Side)
• Paradiso 37  (Downtown Disney Pleasure Island)
• Via Napoli (Epcot)

Chef Mickey’s Lunch

A lunch buffet will be available at Chef Mickey’s (Contemporary Resort) through August 28, and September 19 – October 2. Lunch hours are 12:30-2:30 p.m. Cost is $28.75 including tax, $15.97 ages 3 to 9, under 3 free. Characters will be there, just as they are at breakfast and dinner. continue reading…

So, you’ve made the decision to cruise with Disney! Where to start?

The first thing you need to decide is when you want to cruise and how long for?

Castaway Cay

There are a number of different starting points, destinations and lengths of cruises available. From a 3-Night cruise to the Bahamas to an 11-Night Mediterranean. Some itineraries are only available on select dates, so when you plan to cruise willhave some influence on which itinerary you choose. If you’re a first-time cruiser you may prefer to take a shorter one to start with. In which case I’d personally recommend the 4-night rather than 3-night cruise, as it includes a day at sea and 3 nights are just too short! You can check out the full itinerary schedule here.

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Ticket Price Increase

As expected (although a few days later), Disney are increasing their ticket prices from Thursday August 5th. We’ve got a full list of Magic Your Way Ticket prices, shown including tax, on our ticket page. If you want to avoid paying a hefty increase on your park tickets, buy them today before prices go up!

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Main Street Electrical Parade Extended

Disney have confirmed that the Main Street Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom will continue indefinitely. The nighttime parade replaced Spectromagic for the Summer Nightastic season which ends on August 14.

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It’s just over 6 months until the new Disney Dream ship sets sail for the first time.

Here’s the latest videos from Disney Cruise Line with an update on the ship’s construction and some renderings of what it will look like when finished.

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Via Napoli Reservations

Guests can make ADRs for the new Via Napoli Restaurant at Epcot’s Italy pavilion beginning August 6 for the official opening day on September 10. The restaurant will have a soft opening period from it’s Grand Opening celebration on August 5, through September 9, when it will be open for walk-ins only. Check out the pre-opening menu here.

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Whether you’re traveling to Disney from an hour or two away, or across the sea, if you’re taking a pre-schooler it’s probably not a journey you’re looking forward to. Unlike older children, who will quite happily sit and play with their DS Lite or iPhone, toddlers are a little harder to keep entertained. Here are some tips which we hope will help make your journey a little easier.

If you’re driving there, make sure you take frequent stops, not just for potty breaks, but so that kids can stretch their legs and have a break from sitting for a while.

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Palo is Disney Cruise Line’s adults-only restaurant which is located on Deck 10 of the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder ships.

The restaurant is named after the signature long poles used to push and pull gondolas in and around Venice, and features beautiful Italian decor, with Murano glass, inlaid wood paneling, and Venetian masks lining the walls.

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