The Little Mermaid is a Disney animated movie that went theaters in 1989 to a generation that fell in love with the movie and its musical soundtrack.   Since that time two additional Little Mermaid movies have been released by Disney that went to theaters.  One was a prequel and the other was a sequel of the original Little Mermaid.

Now the ride gives fans to get a ride in the world of Little Mermaid they have been watching for all these years.

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Enter between June 4, 2010 and July 15, 2010 for a chance to win a Southwest Airlines Vacations package for four to the Walt Disney World^® Resort and a stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite, which includes:

• Roundtrip flight via Southwest Airlines^® to Orlando for four
• 1-night stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite at Magic Kingdom^® Park
• 2-night hotel at a Walt Disney World^® Resort deluxe property
• 4-day Magic Your Way^® Tickets with Park Hopper^® Option for four
• Disney’s Magical Express roundtrip airport/hotel transportation service

Travel dates must be from October 7, 2010 through October 10, 2010.

If you have a little girl that loves to pretend that she is a princess, she will love staying the night at Cinderella’s Castle. Although tours of parts of Cinderella’s Castle are given throughout the day at the Magic Kingdom, the opportunity to stay overnight is very rare.

This is a great vacation, the only thing is the travel dates may be a bit restrictive for some travelers and there are no prize substitutions.

Known as the Gateway Collection, these itineraries provide guests with more time on their own to explore the destinations and sites at their leisure. In conjunction with the added time, travelers receive the benefits of Adventures by Disney’s highly-trained Adventure Guides who are the concierges for each trip and are always available to provide recommendations and schedule reservations so guests receive the most during their vacation. Additionally, the Gateway Collection features comfortable lodging and is priced as a value option for its select destinations, which makes traveling the world even more affordable.

Departing in summer 2010, these itineraries feature, “Gateway to London and Paris,” “Gateway to Italy” and “Gateway to Costa Rica” with dates in June, July, August and September. Guests may visit www.AdventuresbyDisney.com to learn more about the Gateway Collection vacations

Designed from Adventures by Disney’s current model, the Gateway Collection includes guided group vacations similar to the classic and signature itineraries at a lower cost while also featuring more free time. Guests will enjoy activities available as part of the itinerary, such as climbing the bell tower of Notre Dame in Paris and also have the flexibility to spend the afternoon exploring more of what interests them in the iconic destination at their leisure. Travelers are able to enjoy more options at a value price.

The Gateway Collection may not be inexpensive for most families, but it is priced about $1000 less than the Classic Travel itineraries.    According to the prices  at www.AdventuresbyDisney.com  at the time of publication:

A trip to London and Paris with the Gateway Collection is:

• Adult: $2959
• Child: $2659

A trip to London and Paris with the Classic Vacation is:

• Adult: $3,809 – $4,699
• Child: $3,429 – $4,249

Details of what the packages include is available at the web site.

To receive free admission to one of the Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks on your birthday in 2009, guests must bring valid ID including proof of birth date. Guests who already hold a valid multi-day ticket they will use on their birthday may choose from other birthday treats instead, however, no cash refunds or credits will be given. To register your birthday and find out more details, visit www.disneyparks.com.

In May there are two events running concurrently with the Flower Fest; a Mother’s day celebration along with a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Those who love gardening would delight in attending this festival and seeing all the beautiful plants and flowers. You will not only get to view the beauty, but also learn to grow and care for beautiful plants of your own. Celebrity guest speakers, and gardening experts will be there to give advice and tips. Guests will be able to attend hands-on seminars, and planting demonstrations.

Minnie’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden is back with hundreds of butterflies in a walk-through screened enclosure that will include a live exhibit showing how caterpillars form a chrysalis and emerge as butterflies. The family-oriented Growing Future Gardeners area, complete with colorful (and tasty) planting ideas for kids and parents, doubles in size this year following an overwhelming response during its 2006 debut.

This year’s Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival runs from April 5-June 3 2007

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