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Holiday Magic on the High Seas

No one does it better than Disney, from toddlers to teens they are looked after so the parents get a break.

Holiday Magic on the High Seas

Whether you eagerly anticipate the hauntings of Halloween or the joyful celebration of Christmas, a Disney Holiday Cruise brings extra magic to your family holiday. There is no better way to give parents a well deserved break, and the children of all ages are well looked after by the Disney staff. From toddlers to teens, kids have wondrous spaces created just for them, with oceans of activities, amazing entertainment and immersive Disney experiences. The adults can enjoy some carefree time while your children have a blast. Work out in the fitness center, enjoy the spa, lounge at the adult only pool and spend a delightful evening with wonderful entertainment. Everyone can stay in touch with phones all complimentary.

Seasonal Caribbean sailings begin in mid September and continue into the New Year filling these occasions with even more cheer from themed parties and costumed characters to spooky decorations and merry libations. Aboard a” Halloween on the High Seas” or “ Very Merrytime cruise” , enjoy a reprieve from winter weather while surrounding yourself with the festivities that make this time of the year so special.

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A Disney Halloween highlight is the lobby’s Pumpkin Tree which morphs from an eerie windswept trunk into a magical character whose branches sprout jack-o-lanterns. On your final evening at sea, the magical tree wows with a spooky surprise performance. See Tim Burton’s Halloween classic, “A Nightmare before Christmas” during a Sing and Scream event. As you sing along to “This is Halloween” while watching the film with all new effects, you might even be surprised by a visit from Jack Skellington and Sally.

A Disney Christmas is just a wonderful event. Meet the First Family of the North Pole, whether sharing hugs (and wish lists) with Santa, or listening to Mrs. Claus as she reads holiday stories from her rocking chair beside the tree. Dancers get into the spirit during a candy-cane limbo at the Deck the Deck holiday party, while artistic types can decorate stockings or create cards.

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A surprising winter wonderful takes over Disney Castoway Cay, a private island paradise in the Bahamas. Take photos with Mr. and Mrs. Snowman in their holiday finest, see a Christmas tree sprouting from the sand and frolic in a snow flurry beside the sea.

Most of our staff are Disney experts having taken lots of training but we do have one of our staff, Lori Heathorn who has taken all the exams to be a Disney star. She has been on several cruises and can advise you what the benefits are. Her next adventure is Disney to China.

For more information about holiday cruises and beyond, visit our web site, www.allhorizonstvl.com and enter offer M.14161. Seek out more Disney Cruise Line magic in our digital publication by entering Offer EW8974

This would be a wonderful Christmas present for grandparents to treat the family to a unique way to celebrate the holidays together, without stress for the parents.

If you don’t want to go away over the holidays, then make plans to take the family to Northern Europe to see Scandinavia and the fjords, the Mediterranean, the Greek Islands, or even Alaska. Do a 3 night Baja cruise, 5 night California coast, or a 4 night Vancouver to San Diego. There are many wonderful opportunities. Is one on your bucket list?

Why use a Travel Agent? We are experts and can save you time and money. We have insider connections, knowledge and are well informed. Our staff live to travel. Right now we have someone in each of these countries, Russia, Canada, China, Japan, Panama, and Greece. They bring back up to the minute reports on tours, cruises and properties which keeps us up to date.

Maureen Jones

All Horizons Travel

160 Main Street

Los Altos

650-941-5810

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