2015 Trips

[WDWMaggie]

Hi all! Does anyone know when ABD announces the trips for the upcoming year? I'm hoping to know the 2015 itineraries soon so I can start planning.

Thanks!

 

[sayhello]

Hi all! Does anyone know when ABD announces the trips for the upcoming year? I'm hoping to know the 2015 itineraries soon so I can start planning.

Thanks!

Currently we're expecting them to be announced in late May or early June.

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[paddles]

I know its only early May, but I'm already anxiously awaiting to see 2015 itineraries!

I'm curious to see the price of the Baltic cruise ABD add-on (which we'd definitely like to take), and the new dates for Backstage Magic, as I'm considering that for the spring on next year.

 

[sayhello]

I know its only early May, but I'm already anxiously awaiting to see 2015 itineraries!

I'm curious to see the price of the Baltic cruise ABD add-on (which we'd definitely like to take), and the new dates for Backstage Magic, as I'm considering that for the spring on next year.

Actually, the ABD/DCL add-ons won't be announced until around June 18th. Sorry!

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[WDWMaggie]

Seems like forever! Ha!

 

[tufbuf]

May 20 is the date!! Just got an Insiders invitation with a little gift.

 

[sayhello]

May 20 is the date!! Just got an Insiders invitation with a little gift.

By snail mail? Cool! May 20th it is!

That's less than 2 weeks!

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[tufbuf]

By snail mail? Cool! May 20th it is! That's less than 2 weeks! Sayhello

Yup, snail mail.

 

[pihanettie]

Is the gift a clue?

 

[tufbuf]

Is the gift a clue?

No it's not and there was no mention of new itineraries. I wonder if they will give hints in FB like last time. If no one else does later, I can copy the content of the note here.

 

[tufbuf]

Oh, oh!! I just read the note better and it says new itineraries to the Amazon rainforest and the Galápagos Islands!!! Omg!!! The Amazon rainforest will be interesting to see!!....

 

[lovetotravel]

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[Cousin Orville]

As I read it, it's a combined Amazon and Galapagos trip? Maybe Peruvian Amazon?

Very exciting. Seems like it would be difficult to combine them.

 

[sayhello]

OK, I saw this on a TA's fb page. Is this what the letter says? (No letter for me yet!)

Sneak Peek at Adventures by Disney 2015 Itineraries

On May 20, 2014, Adventure Insiders, previous Adventures by Disney® Guests, will be among the first to have an opportunity to book a 2015 Adventures by Disney itinerary – one day before the itineraries are available to the general public.

You can choose from a variety of exciting trips, including a new itinerary to the Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands – discovering two amazing destinations together as one vacation.

This definitely makes it sound like one trip.


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[lovetotravel]

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[tufbuf]

OK, I saw this on a TA's fb page. Is this what the letter says? (No letter for me yet!) This definitely makes it sound like one trip. Sayhello

Yup, pretty much.

 

[Cousin Orville]

I wonder if they're dropping their current Ecuador and Galapagos ABD.

 

[sandhya]

Looked at recent Viva Italia schedule and when you look at Rome, it is after hour Vatican tour and in Florence thare is no mention of David. Are days of guarenteed Sistine Chapel and David are over?

 

[sayhello]

Looked at recent Viva Italia schedule and when you look at Rome, it is after hour Vatican tour and in Florence thare is no mention of David. Are days of guarenteed Sistine Chapel and David are over?

If you look at the detailed itinerary, it says this:

Private Vatican Museum Visit
Experience an amazing visit to the Vatican Museum on an exclusive after-hours tour. The collection spans 5 centuries and is home to masterpieces by the greatest artists in history. Your guide will also escort you into the Sistine Chapel for an intimate look at Michelangelo's magnificent achievement. This is a truly rare opportunity that is not to be missed.

This is a serious upgrade to the old itinerary.

And it also says this:

Florence Exploration
Share the timeless treasures of the Renaissance on a privately guided exploration designed to enchant travelers of all ages. Enjoy reserved entry and access to Michelangelo's "David" followed by a tour of the city's famed Duomo.

They just could *not* go to Florence and not include the David! It was the absolute highlight of Florence to me!

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[carpenta]

We had an after hours tour of the Vatican in 2007 with DCL. It was great!!!! We were in the Sistine Chapel in a small group and even got to take pictures and video. Our guide was superb. We have just returned from Florence and suggest that you definitely tour the Uffizi Gallery (if not included, you can buy tickets beforehand ...I really suggest that) and the Baptistry next to the Duomo. Florence is a wonderful city to walk so if you have free time take it all in. A good book to take is D K Eyewitness Travel Florence and Tuscany. Great reference book with pull out maps.