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On March 27, 2008, the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security announced their final ruling for the land and sea portion of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) regarding the proof of citizenship requirements for U.S. citizens.

As a result, effective June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises (cruises that begin and end at the same port) will be able to present one of the following as proof of U.S. citizenship (this applies to all Disney Cruise Line® itineraries in 2009):

A valid, unexpired U.S. passport
~ Original state issued Birth Certificate. (In addition, Guests 18 years of age and older must present a photo ID issued by a Local, State or Federal Government agency.)
~ Original Certificate of Naturalization. (In addition, Guests 18 years of age and older must present a photo ID issued by a Local, State or Federal Government agency.)
~ Original Certificate of Citizenship. (In addition, Guests 18 years of age and older must present a photo ID issued by a Local, State or Federal Government agency.)
~ Original Consular Report of Birth Abroad for a U.S. Citizen. (In addition, Guests 18 years of age or older must present a photo ID issued by a Local, State or Federal Government agency.)

Disney Cruise Line and all other cruise lines strongly encourage Guests of all ages to have a valid U.S. passport for all cruises. As a reminder, people (including citizens of the U.S.) traveling by air between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport. So keep in mind if you have an emergency and have to fly home from a port you cannot re-enter the US without a passport.

The Orlando Sentinel reported on Wednesday 4/9/08 that a new restaurant will be coming to Downtown Disney. It will be occupying the former home of the Rock N Roll Beach Club at Pleasure Island.

The eatery will feature authentic Central and South American cuisine, specialty tequilas, premium wines and live music. he 5,000-square-foot, two-story facility will have a tequila bar and outdoor seating along Village Lake. The new restaurant does not currently have a name. However, E-Brands is the name of the restaurant group that is coming. They are currently the operator of Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion

 

Disney has increased the pricing on strollers and ECV’s. This is the first increase in 3 years.

The new pricing:
Single strollers are $15 per day
Double strollers are $31 per day
ECVs are now at $45 per day

Length-of-stay stroller rentals for a single $13 per day and doubles $27 per day

To sign up for a length of stay stroller,  you will do this at the first park you go to. They can take care of everything for your length of stay.