How to Experience a DVC Resort for Less

If you’re a Disney enthusiast, the best way to enjoy a magical vacation is through the Disney Vacation Club (DVC). If you haven’t heard of it, this flexible vacation ownership program provides owners with an annual allotment of points that can be used to make reservations at a home resort or exchange for a stay at any other resort in the Disney Vacation Club network.

Disney’s New Ship “Disney Dream” Not Just For Kids

Now that the Disney Dream inaugural celebration has come and gone, we get an inside peek into what this luxury Disney-themed ocean liner has to offer. And while there are oodles of things for family and kids to do while on board, let’s not forget about the adults.

This post takes a photo look at some of the “adults-only” amenities the Disney Dream offers.

Disney Dream Floats Out of Meyer Werft Dock For First Time

Disney Cruise Line’s first new ship in more than a decade, the Disney Dream, was floated out today from a dry dock in Papenburg, Germany. Large crowds of cruise ship fans lined the waterfront at the Meyer Werft shipyard to watch the 128,000-ton vessel emerge from the covered dock for the first time, erupting into cheers as it cleared the structure.

Disney Names Hawaii Resort and Launches New Web Site For Project

Disney has finally decided upon a name for the resort they are currently building in O’ahu, Hawaii. The resort, which is slated to be open by Fall 2011, is called “Aulani” which is Hawaiian for “the place that speaks for the great ones” or “the place that speaks with deep messages.” Additionally a new web site has been launched which will featuring concept artwork, construction photos and more information about the resort.

Castaway Cay Getting an Extra Dose of Pixie Dust

Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, is getting an extra dose of pixie dust. Enhancements will provide guests with more water-based family-fun, additional conveniences and a slice of beachside luxury all designed to complement the idyllic island setting.

Disney’s Summer at Sea Sweepstakes

Disney Channel and Disney Cruise Line have teamed up to create the most star-struck Disney cruises ever, complete with Disney Channel talent Q&A sessions, photo ops, parties, concerts, and more. What’s even better is that you can be there! Enter the Summer at Sea Sweepstakes for a chance to be one of eight lucky families of four who will be joining in the fun as official vide-BLOG-raphers on a cruise between July 9 and August 6.

Pirates of the Caribbean Comes To Disney Cruise Line

This spring promise action and adventure on the high seas as Disney Cruise Line features “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend Lives On.” This cruise will take guests to world’s end and beyond, led by actors Lee Arenberg and Martin Klebba – better known to fans as Pintel and Marty from all three “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. This high-seas journey promises an earful of behind-the-scenes movie lore, tomfoolery, and exclusive treasures .