What exactly are Adventures By Disney?

By: Shellie WylieYou have probably seen some advertising for the Adventures By Disney vacations, but do you really know what they are? Do you know what sets them apart? I really want to take the time to give you a good description. I want to write you a picture so you can imagine what an Adventures By Disney would be like for your family. Saying that an Adventure By Disney is a luxury guided tour vacation isn’t good enough for you. You need to know more.Let’s start be recognizing the fact that Disney doesn’t do anything half way. When you see the brand Disney, you KNOW it’s an experience that is well planned to tell a story. So our expectations are VERY high because it is a Disney vacation. Would it surprise you to know that Adventures By Disney has the HIGHEST repeat vacationer rates than any other Disney vacation product?Let’s think about that fact for a second. Highest repeater rate even over Disneyland and Disney World? WOW. That is significant. That means that there is something so magical, so wonderful, so priceless that families are going year after year on these luxury, expensive adventures. I imagine that these families have fallen in love with what Disney provides on these Adventures. I imagine that they can’t wait to plan their next adventure to a different destination. The reality that to spend this much hard-earned money, year after year means this is a vacation we should learn more about! Wealthy people don’t waste money. People who save up for a vacation don’t waste their money. Repeat vacationers are CHOOSING to do Adventures By Disney again and again because they greatly value what the experience gives their family. They are getting MORE for their money because of the personal experience VALUE Disney brings to the guided vacation.Let’s examine the included components that brings the Disney touch of magic to these guided tours one by one.Hotels: So we know that it’s a quality product. Each Hotel you stay at during an Adventure is selected with an eye for safety, location and magical experiences. What does that mean? A traveler can rest assured that the hotels have been selected based upon their star rating of 3 or 4 stars, level of service and amenities available AND because of their proximity to the experiences the guests want to enjoy. Why go to the Grand Canyon and stay 12 miles out? You want to stay at the Grand Canyon!Luggage: What’s magical about lugging your luggage from place to place? You don’t do that on an Adventure By Disney. Once you clear customs or arrive at your first destination, your luggage is managed for you. I’m pretty sure it isn’t real magic, but it feels magical to have your luggage waiting for you at your next hotel!Meals: 50 – 75% of your meals are included. And these aren’t just ordinary meals. These are meals in castles, or cooked by a real Italian Grandmother, or regional meals you have learned to make yourself! And why aren’t 100% of the meals included? Because you want time to explore on your own don’t you? And how would you deal with a food allergy in Germany if you don’t speak German? Your Adventure Guides can be sure that your dietary needs are known.Photography: Everyone takes photos and loves them! This is one of the most important ways to keep those memories alive long after you go home. Adventures By Disney provides photographers and FREE photos! Disney knows what makes a great family photo – all the members in the photo! And scenery photos? If you are concentrating on taking the photos, do you get to enjoy the experience as much? Disney has solved this! What a clever and magical inclusion! You can take all the photos you like, but if you miss a great shot, Disney probably got it! You don’t have to divide your attention between enjoying the experience and taking good photos. It’s Magical Photos.Adventure Guides: Not one but two guides on every Adventure by Disney. Why? Because of the What ifs. What if a few people don’t want to take the 5 mile hike up the mountain? The group can split between the two Adventure Guides! What if someone breaks a tooth and needs to find a dentist in China? One of the Adventure Guides can assist the guest to find medical care. The Adventure Guides are empowered to make magic happen and respond to the needs of the guests. It is this power that brings that Disney Magic to every Adventure. If the group is cold, the guide can run get everyone hot chocolate. If the group or an individual has a need, the guide can try to meet it. It’s Magical Powers.Walk On Guides: These guides are Disney trained local residents who are experts in the destination and speak both the local dialect and English.Destination Venues: Say goodbye to ticket lines. Bypass the regular tour and get the behind the scenes tour. Special access is granted to Adventure By Disney tours on every journey. Disney has created special moments that bring the destination to life, immersing your family in the local culture. These won’t be the typical tours the average vacationer experiences. Your tours will be special. Your experiences will be exceptional and only available on a Disney Adventure. Other tourist will be watching your “Paddle of Power” lead you right up to the Basilica entrance and be jealous. It’s Magical Moments.Destination Activities:  Be as active or inactive as you like. If a bike ride is scheduled for the day, you don’t have to go! There are activities planned just for the teens and kids but you really think making a pizza sounds cool, go with the kids to make pizza! Or if you want to enjoy the afternoon in the art museum while the teens learn to sculpt in the museum’s basement – have at it! The magic is there all you have to do is decide what your magic will like for that day.Worldwide Disney Adventure Destinations: North America – Alaska, Arizona, Utah, Montana, California, Wyoming and Canada. South America – Costa Rica, Ecuador & Galapagos Islands, Peru and Machu Picchu. Europe – Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Scotland, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Switzerland. Asia and Beyond – Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Australia, South Africa, China and Egypt. There is bound to be a place or two on that list that has made it to your bucket list.Each Adventure has a scheduled departure date and range from 5 to 11 nights, so they can and do sell out. There can be between 18 – 44 people on each adventure. Why not look into one of these magical Adventures by Disney? The true value is evident by all the repeat vacationers. Let us help you find the right destination departure for your family.View the online Adventure By Disney Brochure.Email Shellie Wylie, Owner of Wishes Family Travel