What Disney Adventure Would You Select?

[Moley]

I was checking out Mouse Fan Travel’s site the other day and linked to their Disney Adventures section:

Mouse Fan Travel’s Disney Adventure Packages ( http://www.mousefantravel.com/mft/abd.php?dstn=8)

So if you had your choice and the wherewithal to take it, which adventure appeals to you the most? I think I would be taking Once Upon a Fairytale. :cool:



Backstage Magic-Hollywood & Disneyland
Adventures by Disney - Los Angeles, Hollywood, Disneyland® Resort
Enjoy VIP treatment when you visit legendary Hollywood landmarks, see how the magic is made at Walt Disney Imagineering, eat lunch on the lot at the Walt Disney Studios, and get a peak behind the fantasy at the Disneyland® Resort.

Viva Italia - Italy
Adventures by Disney - Rome, Orvieto, Tuscany, Florence, Venice
Discover the great cities and charming villages of Italy. Explore ancient wonders and Vatican City in Rome, delight in the dishes of Tuscany, marvel at Renaissance masterpieces in Florence and glide through the extraordinary canals of Venice.


Roma & La Costa Bella - Italy
Adventures by Disney - Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Capri
Travel from historic Rome to the dazzling resorts on the Amalfi coast. Whether enjoying the isle of Capri, or marveling at the preserved streets of Pompeii and the sparkling blue Mediterranean, your family will have an unforgettable adventure.


Taste of Tuscany - Italy
Adventures by Disney - Rome, Orvieto, Tuscany, San Gimignano, Siena, Florence
Take your family to other times, from ancient Rome to a villa in the midst of the Chianti hills, and finally to the Renaissance city of Florence. Explore timeless treasures of art and architecture and dine on fine Italian cuisine.


Sacred Valleys & Incan Cities - Peru
Adventures by Disney - Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Pisac, Cusco, Lima

Follow in the footsteps of the Incas when you visit the beautiful Sacred Valley and magnificent Machu Picchu. Float down the Urubamba River, browse in a colorful market, and explore the charming colonial city of Cusco and lively Lima.


Grande Espana - Spain
Adventures by Disney - Madrid, Segovia, Seville, Montserrat, Barcelona

Revel in Spain’s palaces, plazas and pizazz. Explore Madrid’s royal past, stroll the charming streets of colorful Seville and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Barcelona. This fascinating country offers adventure for the whole family.

Imperial Cities - Austria & Czech Republic
Adventures by Disney - Vienna, Durnstein, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov, Prague

Stroll through ornate palaces, explore enchanting medieval villages and walk along the cobblestone streets that inspired Mozart. Share a storybook tale with your family when you visit the cultural treasures of Vienna, Salzburg, and Prague.


Spirit of America
Adventures by Disney - Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., & Virginia

Witness where American democracy was born. Stand in the rooms of the first Congressional Congress, bicycle on the National Mall and visit historical landmarks in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and the living museum of Williamsburg.


Quest for the West - Wyoming
Adventures by Disney - Jackson Hole, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks

Take your family to a dude ranch, mountain ranges, historic towns, uncharted trails and vast unspoiled wilderness on a Wild West adventure. Explore a rugged landscape with wildlife and real-life cowboys and cowgirls. Raft along the Snake River and spot bison in Yellowstone National Park.


Enchanted China
Adventures by Disney - Beijing, Chengdu, Guilin, Shanghai, Hong Kong

Travel to the world's ultimate eco-adventure destination — Costa Rica! Zipline above the rainforest, swim in crystal waters, view an active volcano and brave river rapids. Give your family the outdoor adventure of a lifetime!


Southwest Splendors - Arizona & Utah
Adventures by Disney - Sedona, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Moab, Arches National Park

Explore the south rim of the Grand Canyon, glide along the Colorado River and discover untouched nature on foot, by jeep, and on a river raft. Take your family on an outdoor adventure through some of America’s richest natural landscapes.

Path to Pura Vida - Costa Rica
Adventures by Disney - San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park, Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park
Travel to the world's ultimate eco-adventure destination — Costa Rica! Zipline above the rainforest, swim in crystal waters, view an active volcano and brave river rapids. Give your family the outdoor adventure of a lifetime!


Discovery Down Under - Australia
Adventures by Disney - North Queensland, The Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Sydney

Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, skyrail over ancient rainforests, ride camels by Ayers Rock, see exotic creatures and explore cosmopolitan Sydney. Australia offers a range of exciting sights and adventures to thrill the whole family.


The Emerald Isle - Ireland
Adventures by Disney - Dublin, Killarney, Bay of Kenmare, Newmarket-on-Fergus (Shannon)

Experience the magic of Ireland when your family travels to lively Dublin and legendary Killarney. Journey through magnificent scenery of Cliffs of Moher, explore castles and charming local villages and kick up your heels to traditional tunes.


Cities of Knights & Lights - London/Paris
Adventures by Disney - London, Paris, Versailles

Introduce your family to the joys of London. Visit Buckingham Palace and tour the Tower of London. See “The Lion King” show. Then, savor the charms of Paris, with a scavenger hunt in the Louvre, a bicycle ride through Versailles and lunch in the Eiffel Tower.


Flavors of France - Paris & Provence
Adventures by Disney - Aix-en-Provence, Gordes, Rousillion, Paris

Explore the idyllic landscapes and picturesque villages of Provence by foot, bicycle and kayak. Then ride the bullet train to Paris where your family can view the treasures of the Louvre Museum and treasure the view from the Eiffel Tower.

Once Upon a Fairytale - Germany
Adventures by Disney - Heidelberg, Fairytale Route, Rothenburg, Munich, Neuschwanstein

Discover where “once upon a time” began. Visit quaint towns along the Romantic Road, stay in a medieval castle in a fairytale forest and visit the real inspiration for the castle at Disneyland® Park. Your family is sure to remember this trip “happily ever after.”

[SuzyQ]

What a great question! OK - is it fair to answer this even if I do work with MFT? :lol:

Seriously, Del and I would love, love, love to take the Imperial Cities tour and see some of these amazing places - from the castles to the food. The tour itself looks so enchanting! I would love this for an anniversary (hint, hint ;) ).

Of course, I am hoping that Adventures will still have their China tour in a few years. We have talked about taking the girls back to their homeland in a way that will be fun and educational. The one thing I know, ABD does their tours up right - you are so well taken care of and that includes the kiddos too. So, this tour would give LiLi her two favorite things: Disney and China!

[Moley]

Yes, it is just fine you are answering! :lol: I just drool over all these possibilities. Plus you get that feeling of security that Disney will have lined up the best in places to stay and what to see. I know who I'm calling when I win that Lotto prize. :D

[MissBianca]

It is my great dream to someday vacation Down Under--and to do it the Disney way would be THE best.

Edited to add: Winning the Lotto is my "plan' too, Moley. If I win the Mega-Millions, you can come along :lol:

[roodad]

Provence by foot, kayak and bicycle sounds perfect to me.

[WDWNJ]

Taste of Tuscany! That sounds wonderful!

[Big Red]

There are only 4 on the list that I don't want to do but if I had to pick my first choice it would be Imperial Cities - Austria & Czech Republic. I've always wanted to do that Sound of Music spin.

[SusanL]

Backstage Magic-Hollywood & Disneyland
Adventures by Disney - Los Angeles, Hollywood, Disneyland® Resort
Enjoy VIP treatment when you visit legendary Hollywood landmarks, see how the magic is made at Walt Disney Imagineering, eat lunch on the lot at the Walt Disney Studios, and get a peak behind the fantasy at the Disneyland® Resort.

The Emerald Isle - Ireland
Adventures by Disney - Dublin, Killarney, Bay of Kenmare, Newmarket-on-Fergus (Shannon)

Experience the magic of Ireland when your family travels to lively Dublin and legendary Killarney. Journey through magnificent scenery of Cliffs of Moher, explore castles and charming local villages and kick up your heels to traditional tunes.


These 2 would be my first choices.

[Photographer]

Grande Espana!
Someday, I will see Spain in person.

[Beci]

Great question - but do i have to choose??? :p

I totally agree with SusanL - I really want to do Ireland!
(gotta find a way cool haunted castle)

Although - Austrialia is on the list too.

[DebbeeG]

Path to Pura Vida - Costa Rica (javascript:ShowAnswer(262);)
This was my 1st choice for the last few years (I've been dreaming for a while!)

But I think now it's -
Sacred Valleys & Incan Cities - Peru

[starzneyes4Mickey]

There are so many exciting Adventures!!

But, since I have been eyeballing it for two years now....

Quest for the West!!!

If I am going to spend big money, hard earned money on a trip, I'm going to spend it in America!

[dizneeat]

Backstage Magic-Hollywood & Disneyland
First choice - I would LOVE to do that!!!

I just checked the destinations and found out that we either live VERY close to most of them, so have been there before, or have already visited most of the other countries (not been to China and Peru - and don't feel the urge to go there!) Only other option other than the Hollywood one (and I would love to go there right now and have a pin trader delight at the Disney Soda Fountain in Los Angeles) would be Australia.

Memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[BaciBecky]

Wonderful question!

Looking at these made me feel very blessed as I've visited 8 of the tours. Three of my dream places to visit are on the list:

Once Upon a Fairytale - Germany
Adventures by Disney - Heidelberg, Fairytale Route, Rothenburg, Munich, Neuschwanstein

Imperial Cities - Austria & Czech Republic
Adventures by Disney - Vienna, Durnstein, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov, Prague

The Emerald Isle - Ireland
Adventures by Disney - Dublin, Killarney, Bay of Kenmare, Newmarket-on-Fergus (Shannon)

I'm packed - who wants to go (after I win the lottery)? :D

[krdisneybound]

all of them are wonderful.

I have booked for June 20th - Once Upon a Fairytale

Very excited to be going back to Germany again.


Also have booked - DVC Backstage Magic for 9/2 - 7th - for that one, your points have to be used and you can't pay cash. That is what I was told when I booked it.

Very much looking forward to these two tours

[Moley]

Wow, Kay, those sound like fabulous plans! I hope you have a wonderful time on the adventure and the tour.

[sjh801]

I'll take one of each, thank you!:D

[Simba001]

If I had to pick just one, it would have to be:

Cities of Knights & Lights - London/Paris
Adventures by Disney - London, Paris, Versailles

Then I would extend the trip and go to Disneyland Paris! :D

[Stinkerbelle]

Capri or Prague... Prague or Capri? Tough choice as these are two of my very top "wishlist" destinations. Perhaps if I win the lottery I will do both.

[BetsyAnn]

Anything that starts with Snorkel would be my first choice!;)

Discovery Down Under - Australia
Adventures by Disney - North Queensland, The Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Sydney

Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, skyrail over ancient rainforests, ride camels by Ayers Rock, see exotic creatures and explore cosmopolitan Sydney. Australia offers a range of exciting sights and adventures to thrill the whole family.

I thought I would say the behind the scenes in Hollywood and DL - and I would enjoy it very much. However I would decline the behind the stage portion at DL. So not going to look past what is really at DL by accepting there is even a backstage! ;)

[SuzyQ]

I thought I would say the behind the scenes in Hollywood and DL - and I would enjoy it very much. However I would decline the behind the stage portion at DL. So not going to look past what is really at DL by accepting there is even a backstage! ;)


:rofl: :rofl:
I'm with ya on that one! I see enough just riding the monorail. Beci and another one of our agents is on the tour right now (lucky ducks) and I can't wait to hear about it. I know Beci has been really looking forward to it.

Discovery Down Under - Australia
Adventures by Disney - North Queensland, The Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Sydney

Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, skyrail over ancient rainforests, ride camels by Ayers Rock, see exotic creatures and explore cosmopolitan Sydney. Australia offers a range of exciting sights and adventures to thrill the whole family.

OK - my only thing about this one . . .can we say "Shark!" :lol:

Actually, I would love this one too, but man - the sharks are much larger in Australia than they are in Tahiti. One love bite from them and your missing your lower half! :lol:

[ghost1000]

Also have booked - DVC Backstage Magic for 9/2 - 7th - for that one, your points have to be used and you can't pay cash. That is what I was told when I booked it.

Doug and I also booked the DVC Backstage Magic. So we'll get to see you there. And we did pay cash for it. When we signed up we were told that one of the attractions at Disneyland being considered for a backstage look is the Indiana Jones Adventure. Reports of the tour from other message boards have confirmed that.

[kathleena]

I want to go on one of these three next April/May/June (2009). I need a roomie. Order of preference, with a few days at DLRP at the end of the trip:

Cities of Knights & Lights - London/Paris
Adventures by Disney - London, Paris, Versailles

Introduce your family to the joys of London. Visit Buckingham Palace and tour the Tower of London. See “The Lion King” show. Then, savor the charms of Paris, with a scavenger hunt in the Louvre, a bicycle ride through Versailles and lunch in the Eiffel Tower.


Once Upon a Fairytale - Germany
Adventures by Disney - Heidelberg, Fairytale Route, Rothenburg, Munich, Neuschwanstein

Discover where “once upon a time” began. Visit quaint towns along the Romantic Road, stay in a medieval castle in a fairytale forest and visit the real inspiration for the castle at Disneyland® Park. Your family is sure to remember this trip “happily ever after.”


Flavors of France - Paris & Provence
Adventures by Disney - Aix-en-Provence, Gordes, Rousillion, Paris

Explore the idyllic landscapes and picturesque villages of Provence by foot, bicycle and kayak. Then ride the bullet train to Paris where your family can view the treasures of the Louvre Museum and treasure the view from the Eiffel Tower.

[Mickey4Us]

This is a tough one. I guess I would pick:
Viva Italia - Italy
Adventures by Disney - Rome, Orvieto, Tuscany, Florence, Venice
Discover the great cities and charming villages of Italy. Explore ancient wonders and Vatican City in Rome, delight in the dishes of Tuscany, marvel at Renaissance masterpieces in Florence and glide through the extraordinary canals of Venice.

Paris, Venice and Florence are 3 of my fav cities in Europe. I know there are many more great ones - I just haven't been there yet! I would love to show my kids these 3. However, seeing as my kids are still young (ages 6 and 3), our first Disney Adventure may end of being Spirit of America. Anything by Disney is better than nothing :mickeyHalloween:

[Disneycp2002]

This would be my choice hands down as I have never been to Disneyland, Backstage Magic-Hollywood & Disneyland. My second choice would be the one to Germany.

[konslerg]

DH and I are booked for the Sept 16-21 Backstage Magic (adults only) tour. I've read all the reports and blogs from the folks who went on the "maiden" trip last week and it sounds like an absolute blast.

Anyone else going to be on the adventure with us?

I took the 8 hour Backstage Magic Tour at WDW a few years back and loved it, so I'm sure I'm going to love having 5 days plus of "backstage" magic in California. DH says he doesn't want to know all the secrets ;-) but I think he'll like the tour anyway ...and tough cookies if he doesn't LOL

[Moley]

Gloria, that sounds fabulous! I can't wait to hear of your adventure. I sure wish I was going along! :napkin:

[DebWills]

For those interested, Steve Barrett and myself will be co-hosting an Adventures by DIsney Quest for the West trip in late Aug or Sept 2009. It will be an adult only trip, chartered by MouseFanTravel.

We are just awaiting the 2009 schedule to come out to make a formal announcement.

As someone who did the Southwest last year, I can't speak highly enough about the guides and the experience.

Deb