Adventures by Disney Discounts & Info

LAST UPDATE: 6/9/13

In summer 2005, Disney quietly solicited participants for some experimental vacation packages to Hawaii and Yellowstone. They called the program “Adventures by Disney.” A very limited number of participants had the opportunity to test out the concept the first year. Starting in 2006, the Adventures by Disney program became available to the public and expanded to many more destinations, including Costa Rica, France, England and Italy.

For the 2014 season (which runs through April 2015), an enhanced trip to Italy has been added, covering Florence, Rome, Venice and the Tuscan Countryside with a VIP tour of the Coliseum and the Vatican. A new itinerary based on the movie, The Sound of Music, will be offered, covering Austria, Germany and Czech Republic. Some specific dates will offer trips focusing on teen experiences for Arizona and Utah, Costa Rica and Peru.

For the 2013 season (which runs through April 2014) there are 23 Adventures by Disney destinations, including new itineraries in Scotland and Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia).

Adventures by Disney guests travel in small groups limited to 40 participants, and are led by two Disney-trained Adventure Guides with the gift for family fun. (Adventures by Disney recommends that participating children be age 8 years or older.) Each adventure is filled with immersive, interactive experiences you might never have tried if you were traveling on your own. Local experts provide authenticity and character by sharing knowledge and stories.

You can expect impeccable service as well as a few surprises along the way. Vacationing is almost effortless. Travel, activities and scheduled meals during your adventure are planned. Luggage is handled for you and hotel check-ins are pre-arranged. An Adventures by Disney vacation allows you to enjoy the magic of the destination, while creating memories with your family that will last forever.

Listed below are any Adventures by Disney discounts that are currently available. While discounts on Adventures by Disney vacations are not common, there are ways to save, plus occasional “extras” that are worthwhile. You’ll also find useful details and links below to more information about these adventures.

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• Annual Passholder Offer
• Disney Vacation Club Member Trips with Adventures by Disney
• Group Rates
• 2014 Season
• 2013 Season

New!Annual Passholder Offer

Walt Disney World and Disneyland Annual Passholders who book a 2014 Adventures by Disney vacation before 8/23/13 will receive an Adventures by Disney gift pack. This offer is valid on all Adventures by Disney departures traveling between March 22, 2014 – April 24, 2015.

*Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort annual Passholders will receive an Adventures by Disney gift pack when booking a 2014 Adventures By Disney vacation between 5/23/13 and 8/23/13 for travel between 3/22/14 and 4/24/15. Eligible passholder must travel on the land package booked. Gift pack will be mailed out at least thirty (30) days prior to departure of the Adventures by Disney vacation. Limit one gift pack per household. Valid on new bookings only. Land packages are subject to availability. Passholder status subject to verification. Not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply, subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited. Not combinable with certain offers and promotions. Offer valid for US residents only.

Disney Vacation Club Member Trips with Adventures by Disney

Disney Vacation Club members can participate in three special Adventures by Disney departures in 2013. These trips include DVC member exclusive experiences, as well as a a fleece jacket, framed pin set and a gift themed to the adventure.

• June 5 - Cowboys and Canyons – an 8-day, 7-night journey through Arizona and Utah. You’ll go off the beaten path at the Grand Canyon, climb aboard an off-road vehicle for an excursion in Monument Valley, take a family rafting trip down the Colorado River, and step into the surreal landscape of Arches National Park. You might even meet a real cowboy or two! Includes these Disney Vacation Club Member Trip Exclusives: Guided Fossil Walk in the Grand Canyon with a local expert; Visit to historic Kolb Studio art exhibit in the Grand Canyon.
• June 17 - Quest for the West – an amazing 7-day, 6-night trip taking your family on a rugged adventure to Jackson Hole, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and capping off with a 2-night stay at a private dude ranch. Disney Vacation Club Member Trip Exclusives: Jackson Hole Aerial Tram to the top of Rendezvous Mountain (4,139 ft); Saddle-up demonstration with a lesson on how horses are acclimated to the ranch, what they like to eat and their differences in personality!
• July 12 - Knights and Lights – an 8-day, 7-night adventure through London, Paris and the English countryside. It’s an unforgettable getaway, delivering the color, culture and cuisine that define these world-renowned destinations. Your family will experience it all – from Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey to the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and beyond! Disney Vacation Club Member Trip Exclusives: Enjoy a glass of champagne in a private car on the London Eye; Savor an authentic, freshly prepared, Parisian crepe near the Eiffel Tower.

Group Rates

For select destinations and dates, Disney may offer special group rates if you have 15 or more people traveling together. Group rates are available only to select destinations, and only for a few select departure dates.

2014 Season

The 2014 Season will go on sale to previous Adventures by Disney guests on 5/22/13 and to the general public on 5/23/13.

For the new season, an enhanced trip to Italy has been added, covering Florence, Rome, Venice and the Tuscan Countryside with a VIP tour of the Coliseum and the Vatican. A new itinerary based on the movie, The Sound of Music, will be offered, covering Austria, Germany and Czech Republic. Some specific dates will offer trips focusing on teen experiences for Arizona and Utah, Costa Rica and Peru.

The Italy Signature, Pennsylvania and Galapagos Cruise itineraries will not be offered in 2014.

I will add a link to the detailed 2014 itineraries as soon as they are released.

2013 Season

The 2013 Season has departures from February 2013 through April 2014. 2013 Adventures went on sale 5/23/12.

Disney has announced three new adventures for the 2013 Season. Visit Scotland on “A Brave Adventure” that explores the rugged yet mystical Scottish Highlands. “Jewels of Southeast Asia” will include an itinerary through Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Visit Costa Rica on a new “Coast to Coast” version of an Adventures by Disney perennial favorite.

To see the 2013 itineraries, click here.