A New Disney Adventure

Imagine your family on a journey through London on a classic double decker bus; getting premium seats for the stage production of Mary Poppins at London’s Prince Edward Theatre and a VIP backstage tour following the performance; exploring what was once, a royal palace, fortress, prison, menagerie and jewel house in The Tower of London and dining 95 meters above sea level in the Eiffel Tower.

These are just a few of the ways Disney is bringing the story of some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations - in this case London and Paris - to life for a new category of guided vacations — families.

Adventures By Disney is the entertainment company’s newest vacation venture that offers week-long guided itineraries to popular destinations in North/Central America and Europe. By expanding into this travel niche, the company hopes to have same revolutionizing effect on the escorted tour business that it’s had on the cruise industry by combining great destinations, special access to attractions, and trust in Disney vacations and their incredible storytelling expertise. And while families won’t find Mickey Mouse in Wyoming, Prague or Costa Rica, three of the destinations Adventures offers, they will experience a quality vacation that features Disney’s renowned special touches.

The 12 itineraries Adventures offers allow families to explore Ireland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, England, France, Costa Rica and the United States.

Guests travel in small groups led by Disney-trained adventure guides with a gift for family fun. And each adventure is filled with interactive experiences that most would never get traveling on their own.

The trip line-up reveals a world of exclusive possibilities for the enjoyment of each member of the family - young and the young-at-heart - from an Art Detective activity for Junior Adventurers in the Louvre Museum in Paris to delving hands-on into United States history by having dinner with Ben Franklin. While in Italy, parents enjoy a Tuscan wine tasting while Junior Adventurers explore a gelato stop next-door.

Adventures also include:

• Local Experts - Exceptional local folks provide color and context to each adventure.
• Adventure Guides - Two Disney adventure guides attend to guests’ needs and making sure each adventure is effortless and exciting.
• Family Activities - Specially designed activities and programs ensure that every family member enjoys the adventure - their way.
• Distinctive Disney Quality - With Disney’s impeccable service, guests relax and enjoy remarkable experiences with a Disney twist.

An Adventures by Disney vacation includes accommodations at some of the best hotels and resorts each destination offers, transportation once guests have reached their destination, baggage handling, all scheduled meals, group activities, and gratuities for bellmen, housekeepers, drivers and dining staff.

And for a limited time, AAA members can book a kids package for free when they purchase an adult package on the Fiesta Espana (Spain), Path to Pura Vida (Costa Rica) or Imperial Cities (Austria, Vienna, Salzburg & Prague) itineraries at the regular rate until July 15.