Walt Disney World has been making the dreams of little princesses come true for decades, and every year it only seems to get better.

Since Fantasyland, was announced in 2009 as the biggest expansion of the Magic Kingdom, many have been awaiting the date when it will finally be open to the public – and that date has finally arrived.  December 6^th, 2012 was the official opening date of the new enchanted land, and it will continue to open in stages until 2014 unveiling many new attractions along the way.

Visitors to the new Fantasyland can enjoy an array of new and wonderful and exciting adventures, including being part of their very own fairytale during Enchanted Tales with Belle; an improved and interactive meet and greet with Belle and Lumiere as they are transported through a magic mirror and participate in the re-telling of a classic Disney tale.

Afterwards, visitors can meet Ariel and her friends as part of the Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid and embark on a truly magical adventure filled with music and all the favourite Little Mermaid characters.

If your little princess has ever wanted to dine with her favourite princess characters, then a trip to the Cinderella Castle and be a personal guest at Cinderella’s Royal Table - this is a must-do during your trip to Disney World’s Fantasyland.  Visit for breakfast, lunch or dinner and watch her little face glow with excitement as she is surrounded by the familiar scenes from the Disney Classic and let her enjoy a personalised visit to the table by he very own Disney Royalty; an absolute unforgettable day will be had for all at Cinderella’s Royal Table.

Alternatively, if you’re visiting Fantasyland with a little prince, then he would probably love to visit the Be Our Guest Restaurant located in the Beast’s Castle. The newly opened restaurant just adds to the magic of the new Fantasyland as it re-creates the set of the movie Beauty and the Beast with three themed dining rooms; The West Wing, The Rose Gallery and The Ballroom.

The Fantasyland is the perfect place to be swept away in a world of enchantment and imagination.  Whether you’re staying onsite in Disney accommodation or have booked one of our recommended holiday Florida rental villas for your stay in the Sunshine State – we are sure that your heart will be captured by the magic of Disney.

With a weekend full of activities that the whole family can enjoy, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend takes place January 5 – 8, 2012. If you are coming to Disney World on vacation, why not get some exercise at the same time in a way you have never done before! There are events scheduled throughout the weekend so that everyone can participate in the one that suits their style. You can choose from the following:

Marathon - This will be like no other marathon you have ever run because each mile will be filled with Disney fun all the way as you run through four theme parks.

Marathon Relay – You can team up with a partner so that you will each run half a marathon. Hosts are Chip and Dale, Donald Duck’s adversaries in many tales.

Half Marathon – This 13.1 mile course will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Donald Duck Finisher Medal.

Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge – A 39.3 mile with participation in the half marathon on Saturday followed by the marathon on Sunday, you will get the Goofy medal if you finish both races. Or maybe you will be Goofy by the time it is over!

Family Fun Run 5K – An event for everyone in the family from tweens, teens and adults along with a stroller division, this is a popular run that everyone enjoys.

Disney Kids’ Races – For children aged 13 and under, these races take place on the Mickey Mile or Kids’ Dashes. The races are divided into age groups.

Pasta in the Park Party – On January 5 you can enjoy a buffet dinner followed by IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth to get you started on your marathon weekend.

Health & Fitness Expo – With exhibits and official race merchandise, you can attend this expo Thursday January 5 – Saturday January 7, 2012. All runners must attend to pick up their race Packet and obtain their Race Number. There is also a speaker series with celebrity runners and other professionals plus autograph sessions.

With all the exciting attractions at Disney World PLUS the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend activities, you will get lots of exercise and probably need another vacation when you get home! Space is limited and registration must be completed by November 1, 2011 to enter any of the scheduled races. Don’t delay. Register today for one or more of these exciting events.

For those planning a trip to Disney World in Orlando in early September you might want to take advantage of the Christmas Music Festival called Night of Joy. This contemporary Christmas music festival can be seen at various stages in the Magic Kingdom theme park. The festival takes place on Friday September 9 and Saturday September 10, 2011 with schedule performances at different stages on both nights.

The lineup of Christian groups that will perform includes: Jeremy Camp, Newsboys, Skillet, Francesca Battistelli, Group 1 Crew, Matthew West, Disciple, and Sidewalk Prophets on Friday September 9^th. Saturdays headliners are: Jars of Clay, TobyMac, MercyMe, Sanctus Real, Kutless, Marvin Sapp, Disney Gospel Choir Fest Winner, Vashawn Mitchell, Chris August and the Gospel Music Association Winner.

During this year’s festival, you will receive many special benefits including savings on individual ticket prices if you bring a group to the event. All you need is a group of ten or more to qualify for these savings. While you are enjoying the performances throughout the park by these contemporary Christian music stars in pop, gospel and rock, you can also take advantage of your favorite attractions like Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.

Attendees at the Christian Music Festival Night of Joy can buy individual or group tickets (if your party is ten or more). Groups of 10 or more get one complimentary ticket for every ten that are purchased along with group rates at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel or nearby Disney Good Neighbor Hotel. You can also get entry into the park at 4 pm so that you can enjoy all the attractions before the music begins! You Can book onine or call 877-NITE-JOY in the U.S.