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JetBlue Kids Fly Free, Disney Stay Free

For a very limited time, JetBlue is offering discounted packages to Disney World and Disneyland, where http://www.jetblue.com/vacations/Sale/disney-kids-fly-free/?intcmp=HPHero01_Eng__disney-kids-fly-free20121101 kids fly and stay for free. However, there are quite a bit of limitations placed on when you can actually participate.

JetBlue Kids Fly Free, Stay Free

You must book today through March 4, 2013, or until supplies are exhausted.

You and your family must travel April 15 — May 31, 2013; however, there are blackout dates from May 23—27, 2013; and if you are traveling out of Boston, blackout dates April 15—22, 2013. Additional restraints include you must depart and return Monday thru Thursday or Saturday; departures or returns Friday or Sunday are not allowed.

Walt Disney World® Resort offer details:
– Must travel 5 or more nights to Orlando, FL (MCO)
– Only select airports are participating: Providence, RI (PVD); Boston, MA (BOS); Hartford, CT (BDL); Westchester County, NY (HPN); Syracuse, NY (SYR); Newburgh, NY (SWF); Buffalo, NY (BUF); New York (JFK, LGA, EWR); Washington, DC (DCA); Austin, TX (AUS); Richmond, VA (RIC)
– The Walt Disney World® Resort hotels that are participating include:

  • Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
  • Disney’s Pop Century Resort – Classic Years
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
  • Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
  • Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary
  • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Disney’s Fort Wilderness Cabins
  • Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Disney’s Old Key West Resort
  • Disney’s Polynesian Resort
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Disney’s Beach Club Resort
  • Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
  • Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

– Tickets to the parks are an additional fee.

Disneyland® Resort offer details:
– Must travel 3 or more nights to Long Beach, CA (LGB)
– The participating airports are: Seattle, WA (SEA); Portland, OR (PDX); Oakland, CA (OAK); Sacramento, CA (SMF); San Francisco, CA (SFO); Salt Lake City, UT (SLC); Las Vegas, NV (LAS).
– Only the following Disneyland® Resort hotels are included:

  • Disneyland Hotel
  • Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
  • Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

– Tickets to the parks are an additional fee.

A free child is defined as age 2-11 with every adult (18 and over) booking.

JetBlue Kids Fly Free, Stay Free Square

I decided to plug in flying in and out of Buffalo (BUF) on May 16-21, 2013 for two adults and two kids. With direct flights, the cheapest price I was able to pull up was via the Disney’s All Star Sports Resort at $307.62 per person or $1,230.46 for the total package. Note, the price is calculated per person based on the free children. “The savings you receive from this offer will not be specifically displayed upon searching for or purchasing a Getaways vacation package. The savings will be divided among all travelers on the Getaways booking. In other words, you will be quoted a lower per person cost when searching for a vacation package with a child eligible for this offer than you would if you were traveling with an adult in place of that child.”

I priced the same flights separately at $342.32 x 4 = $1,369.28 + taxes & fees $189.92 = $1,559.20
The hotel booked separately would be $672.35

Therefore, you can see this promotion creates a savings of over $1,000, which can be used to cover the cost of tickets. If you have any desire to visit the American Disney Parks, now may be a good time to consider going.

*Restrictions: Offer valid for JetBlue Getaways vacation packages of 3+ nights from the select JetBlue cities identified above to the select Disneyland® Resort hotels identified above; or Getaways vacation packages of 5+ nights from the select JetBlue cities identified above to the select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels identified above. Eligible packages must be purchased 2/26/13 — 3/4/13 (11:59 PM EST) or while supplies last for travel 4/15/13 — 5/31/13 (Blackout Dates: 5/23/13 — 5/27/13 for all packages; add’l blackout dates 4/15/13 — 4/22/13 apply for packages from Boston). Must depart and return on Mon. — Thurs. and Sat. only; no Fri. or Sun. departures. For every 1 adult (18 and older) on an eligible Getaways package, 1 child (age 2-11) will fly and stay free. Maximum two adults and two children per room. For any reservation that includes more than 2 adults per room, an additional adult rate will apply. Offer not valid for park admission, meals, flight-only reservations, cruises, baggage fees or any other products, services, fees, expenses or charges. For discount to apply, both departing and returning flight and hotel stay must be within the eligible travel period. All deadlines based on Eastern Time. Offer valid for new Getaways purchases only; not valid for previously booked travel or travel booked using TrueBlue points, in whole or in part. Offer cannot be combined with other offers, cannot be partially redeemed, has no cash value, and is not redeemable for cash. In the event you change or cancel your Getaways booking, this offer will only apply to any modified or new reservation if this offer is still available and the modified or new reservation is booked by 3/4/13, is for travel within the eligible travel period, and otherwise satisfies all terms and conditions for this offer. Changes/cancellations after 3/4/13 or after this offer sells out will result in the discount being forfeited; you will be responsible for any increase in package price. Cancellations are for Getaways credit only, valid for 1 year. JetBlue reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time for any reason without notice or liability. Proper documentation required for boarding. Other restrictions apply. See full Getaways Terms and Conditions for details.

†Disney Theme Park tickets and meals are not included in this offer and must be purchased separately. For purposes of theme park tickets, children are three to nine years of age; juniors are ten to seventeen years of age; and adults are eighteen years of age and older.

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120625 Disney's Aulani Makahiki French Toast

Dining for Breakfast at Makahiki Inside Disney’s Aulani (Oahu, Hawaii)

We arrived rather early by most families standards to visit Disney’s Aulani Resort, so rather than diving right into the property, we elected to enjoy a morning breakfast at Makahiki and catch up with my college friend. The restaurant serves a buffet as well as an assortment of dishes from the menu. We had hopes of being able to enjoy a character meal during our stay, but unfortunately, those are only available on select days.

120625 Disney's Aulani Makahiki Door

120625 Disney's Aulani Makahiki Mural

Since the breakfast buffet was nearing the end of its allotted time, we chose to have the sit down menu. Before it got packed up though, we thought the Keiki (kids) area of the buffet was a nice, added touch. The Keiki area was situated lower to the ground, and featured child favorites such as Mickey waffles, bacon, pancakes, eggs, and tater tots.

120625 Disney's Aulani Makahiki Buffett

120625 Disney's Aulani Makahiki Keiki Buffett

If you never step foot inside Makahiki, I suggest you do so just to see the light fixture adorning the main dining area. The fixture features wonderful glass leaving, with an assortment of gorgeous glass fruit hanging from the center.

120625 Disney's Aulani Makahiki Food Lighting

Once seated, I elected to enjoy the chocolate milk-dipped Haupia bread French toast, stuffed with bananas and peanut butter. Who knew dipping French toast in chocolate milk could be so much better than using syrup? The dish was fantastic, and I did not mind paying the $15 charge because the parking fee for up to 4 hours is waived after spending $35 or more at Aulani dining venues or at Laniwai Spa during a single visit.

120625 Disney's Aulani Makahiki Menu

120625 Disney's Aulani Makahiki French Toast

The boys both had some cute Mickey waffles, complete with some fresh fruit ($8 each), and Mrs. InACents and my friend selected the three egg omelets with Aulani potatoes ($14 each).

120625 Disney's Aulani Makahiki Mickey Waffles

120625 Disney's Aulani Makahiki Omelet

In typical Disney fashion, the food was top notch, which should be expected with the high prices for a breakfast meal. With our bellies full, we were now properly equipped to spend some time exploring the Aulani property outdoors.

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1979 Walt Disney World B'Ar-Rel Bridge Bouncin'

1979 Walt Disney World B’Ar-Rel Bridge Bouncin’

1979 Walt Disney World B'Ar-Rel Bridge Bouncin'

“Huey, Dewey, and Louie love crossing the floating barrel bridge of Tom Sawyer Island – except when Brer Bear steps into the act!”

I thought these turned out to be some great vintage relics of the past. See some our other cool, vintage Disney postcards from our childhood below.

1979 Walt Disney World B’Ar-Rel Bridge Bouncin’

1979 Walt Disney World Snow White’s Fantasy Bouquet

1979 Walt Disney World You Can Fly!

1979 Walt Disney World The Unknown Beckons

1979 Walt Disney World Tempest in a Teacup

1979 Walt Disney World Extraordinary Confectionery

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