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  • The Latest News from the Disneyland® Resort

    Monday, August 09, 2010
    Last week Get Away Today said “aloha” to Brett from the Disneyland® Resort as he dropped by to update our staff on the most recent news from the Happiest Place on Earth as well as the latest word on the new Disney Hawaiian Resort, Aulani, scheduled to open August 29, 2011. Here’s a rundown of all the exciting happenings in the world of Disney: Aulani - A Disney Resort & Spa ...
  • Embassy Suites Anaheim South and La Jolla Visit Get Away Today

    Thursday, May 13, 2010
    Erica from the Embassy Suites Anaheim South and Stephanie from the Embassy Suites La Jolla dropped by our office to share the latest and greatest news from their Southern California hotels:...
  • A Royal Time at the Castle Inn

    Friday, April 30, 2010
    Hearing feedback from our guests is a big part of what makes us love what we do.  Here is what one of our guests had to say about their recent Disneyland ® Resort vacation and experience with Get Away Today: "We booked a Disneyland vacation with you for April 17th. I talked on the phone with...
  • New Free Night Specials at The Best Western Pavilions and Stovall's Inn

    Thursday, April 22, 2010
    At Get Away Today we are constantly negotiating our rates to make sure you get the best deals around. Here's just one of many examples of our continued efforts to bring you the lowest prices on your Disneyland® Resort vacation. When you book your vacation now through September 1, 2010 for travel May 1 through September 30, you will receive the 4th and 5th...
  • Holiday Inn Anaheim and Beverly Garland Holiday Inn Visit Get Away Today

    Wednesday, March 31, 2010
    Today we were excited to have our contacts from the Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort, next to the Disneyland® Resort, and The Beverly Garland Holiday Inn Universal Studios visit our office! Vicki and Stella came to...
  • Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn, & Hilton Garden Inn Visit Get Away Today

    Friday, March 26, 2010
    Joe Leinacker, General Manager at the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Anaheim, dropped by our office to bring us lunch and the latest and greatest news from his hotel and the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites and ...
  • Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort Visits Get Away Today

    Monday, March 22, 2010
    Donna from the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort visited Get Away Today last week to give us an update on everything new happening at their beautiful hotel minutes from the Disneyland® Resort. Here are some of the highlights of th...
  • Kids Ride Free on Anaheim Resort Transit!

    Wednesday, March 17, 2010
    We're excited to announce that your vacation to the Disneyland® Resort just got even more affordable with Get Away Today's exclusive Kids Free (ages 3-9) on Anaheim Resort Transit tickets!  Simply purchase your ART (short for Anaheim Resort Transit) tickets through Get Away...
  • Anaheim Visits Get Away Today

    Tuesday, March 02, 2010
    Last week representatives from some of our great hotel partners dropped by our office to treat us to lunch and fill us in on all of the special deals and newest happenings at their properties. Here is a brief overview of these hotels perfect for your family’s vacation to the Disneyland® Resort. Sheraton Park...
  • Our Favorite Things About the Hilton Suites

    Tuesday, February 16, 2010
    Since 1990 Get Away Today has been your Disneyland® Resort travel expert. We always give the best vacation package deals and hotel recommendations. One of our most popular hotels in the Disneyland® Resort area is the Hilton Suites in Orange.  This all-suite property is just over 2 miles from the Disneyland® Resort and offers a...
  • Get Away Today FAM Trip Day 4

    Thursday, January 07, 2010
    Our fourth day of our whirlwind Southern California tour began in Anaheim, home of The Happiest Place on Earth! Our Get Away Today team separated into two groups and embarked on a daylong tour of our hotel partners and presentations about some of the most popular attractions...
  • 3rd Night Free at the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort

    Friday, October 23, 2009
    Whether you are escaping to the Disneyland® Resort for a spine-tingling Halloween, an exciting Thanksgiving break, or a Christmas celebration to remember forever, from now through December 31, 2009 you’ll enjoy a third night free at the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort! ...
  • Just In: 2010 Vacation Package Pricing!

    Tuesday, August 04, 2009
    Get Away Today is excited to announce our new 2010 pricing! For those looking ahead to next year’s vacation plans, there is no better time than now to begin arrangements for your dream escape to the Disneyland® Resort, ...
  • Radisson Suites Hotel Buena Park Spotlight

    Friday, July 24, 2009
    Nestled in the heart of Southern California’s top attractions and best entertainment is the Radisson Suites Hotel Buena Park. This beautiful Mission-styled property offers unparalleled value with its endless amenities for families looking to...
  • Get Away Today Exclusives and Inclusives: See How We Save You MORE!

    Thursday, July 23, 2009
    When you book your vacation with Get Away Today our low package prices are just the beginning. We negotiate exclusive specials so you save even more on your vacation.  Get Away Today helps you save on things like parking, resort fees, and even meals.  Plus, we offer over $300 worth of coupons that can be downloaded before your Southern California vacation.  Here are some samples of how our savings add up on your vacation: ...
  • Making Dreams Come True... One Guest at a Time

    Monday, July 20, 2009
    We absolutely love hearing your Get Away Today vacation stories and memories.  Here's what one special grandma wrote about taking her grandson on his first trip to the Disneyland® Resort this summer.  We're sure this vacation was full of memories that will last a lifetime for both of them: "I booked my recent Disneyland Resort Vacation through your company, we traveled June 15-19,...
  • A Disney Fun Hater? No Way!

    Thursday, July 09, 2009
    We love hearing all about family vacations... especially when everyone has fun!  Here is one about a frown that got turned upside down: "To Whom it May Concern, Our family wanted to thank you for going above and beyond, helping us have an enjoyable trip. Booking the trip and the hotel accommodations went very smooth. And after arriving in California our...
  • Magical Moments from the Disneyland Resort

    Thursday, May 28, 2009
    Here is what one of our Get Away Today guests had to share about their Disneyland® Resort vacation: "Our Get Away Today vacation was awesome! We would have never been able to afford to go to Disneyland if it were not for Get Away Today and their great deals! It was our first time going as a family,...
  • Embassy Suites Anaheim and Embassy Suites La Jolla Visit Get Away Today

    Thursday, May 21, 2009
    Today our contacts Cameron and Stephanie from the Embassy Suites Anaheim - South and Embassy Suites La Jolla dropped by our office to remind us about all the fantastic offers and amenities that set these two properties apart from the rest, and why they have repeatedly ranked among Get Away Today guests' favorite vacation accommodations. Conveniently...
  • Southern California: A Baseball Lover's Paradise

    Monday, May 11, 2009
    Baseball season is in full swing, especially in Southern California.  With three Major League baseball teams, there is almost always a home game you can catch during regular season, which generally runs from the beginning of April through the end of September.  Here is a quick breakdown on where you can get your peanuts and Cracker Jacks. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim make their home...
  • Our Mother's Day Gift to You: A Free $50 Disney Gift Card

    Wednesday, May 06, 2009
    At Get Away Today we know how special mothers are, and that’s why we’re giving you a $50 Disney Gift Card* with your Disneyland® Resort vacation. Just book a 3 night or longer Disneyland® Resort vacation package by Mother's Day (May 10, 2009) for travel anytime through 2009...
  • SUMMER NIGHTASTIC! Takes Over Disneyland Resort Nights This Summer

    Friday, April 24, 2009
    Come see the Disneyland® Resort in a whole new light as SUMMER NIGHTASTIC! generates high-energy excitement, from June 12 through August 23! This special summertime event features favorite nighttime entertainment re-imagined with spectacular, state-of-the-art effects—plus an all-new fireworks show and entertainment!  Here is just a sampling of what is in store this summer at the ...
  • Disneyland Resort Packages: Only $45 Per Person Per Day!

    Tuesday, April 14, 2009
    With Get Away Today your Disneyland® Resort vacation is more affordable than ever before!  Packages start at just $45* per person per day based on 2 adults and 2 children (ages 3-9) and include: Hotel stay for 5 nights (includes 2 nights free promotion) 5-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Bonus Tickets (includes...
  • Disneyland® Resort Vacation Package Pricing as Low as $49 Per Person Per Day!

    Thursday, April 09, 2009
    See how affordable your Disneyland® Resort vacation is with Get Away Today! We’re proud to offer the lowest package prices around and look forward to making your vacation dreams come true. To offer the best prices on vacation packages, we do all the work for you! Our low-priced packages include the best price on Disneyland® Resort Tickets and Hotel Stays. For example, travel this summer and receive 2 more days and 2...
  • NEW: "Celebrate! A Street Party" Debuts at Disneyland Resort

    Friday, March 27, 2009
    Today the Disneyland® Resort is taking celebration up a notch with their launch of Celebrate! A Street Party on Main Street USA!  This highly anticipated new parade will have you dancing and celebrating along with your favorite characters in Disneyland® Park.  Set to some of the best party songs of all time, this festive experience will get you pumped and excited about life and your special occasion....
  • Lowest Prices on 5 Night Disneyland Resort Packages Ever!

    Wednesday, March 25, 2009
    Get Away Today is offering unprecedented low prices to the Disneyland® Resort this summer!  When you stay at one of the Hotels of the Disneyland® Resort between April 1 - September 26, 2009 for three nights or longer, you'll get an extra 2 days at the Parks and and 2 nights at your hotel FREE!  That's an additional savings of 40% off your total package price.  Packages at the...
  • 2 Days and Nights FREE at the Disneyland Resort This Summer!

    Tuesday, March 24, 2009
    We're giving you two more reasons to celebrate summer with Two Days and Two Nights FREE* at the Disneyland® Resort! Simply take your family to the Disneyland® Resort between April 1st - September 26th, 2009, and you'll get an extra two days FREE with each 3-Day or longer Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper...
  • Sheraton Park Hotel Visits Get Away Today's Office

    Friday, March 13, 2009
    Our contact James from the Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort stopped by our office yesterday.  It was great visiting with him about all of the incredible amenities their hotel offers.  This hotel recently underwent a $56 Million renovation, and it looks like a whole new hotel. Their guestrooms feature new furnishings, artwork, and decor.  You will love the Sheraton ...
  • Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort Visits Get Away Today and Offers 3rd Night Free!

    Thursday, March 05, 2009
    Yesterday our contacts Carrie and Vickie, who represent the Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort and Staybridge Suites near the Disneyland® Resort stopped by our office to bring us lunch and remind us...
  • Hotel Spotlight: Hampton Inn & Suites with 3rd Night Free!

    Monday, March 02, 2009
    While in Southern California our staff was able to visit one of our most popular family properties, the Hampton Inn & Suites.  The Hampton Inn is approximately one mile from the Disneyland® Resort front gate and offers family friendly accommodations and amenities....
  • "it's a small world" Reopens at Disneyland Resort

    Friday, February 27, 2009
    Guests traveling to the Disneyland® Resort will experience a "Whole New World" in the newly renovated and enhanced "it's a small world" attraction located inside Disneyland®'s Fantasyland.  This classic attraction was closed for months over the last couple of years and recently reopened with all new Disney...
  • Staybridge Suites: 3rd Night Free!

    Friday, February 20, 2009
    The Staybridge Suites in Anaheim is the perfect hotel for families visiting the Disneyland® Resort.  They offer a true "home away from home" experience at this all-suite property.  Their studio suite comes with a double bed and a sofa...
  • Ayres Inn: 3rd Night Free Special

    Wednesday, February 18, 2009
    Our staff most recently visited the Ayres Inn last month during our annual trip to Southern California.  The Ayres Inn has been a favorite for Get Away Today guests staying at the Disneyland ® Resort because of the many amenities available.  Guests staying at the Ayres Inn for their Disneyland ® vacation can...
  • The Hilton Suites Anaheim/Orange—3rd Night Free!

    Wednesday, February 11, 2009
    Our Get Away Today staff recently toured the Hilton Suites, and is excited to let you know about this hotel that is packed with amenities, offers spacious accommodations, and is in the perfect location for an ideal stay during your vacation to the Disneyland®...
  • Last Minute Presidents’ Day Weekend Getaways Still Available!

    Monday, February 09, 2009
    It’s not too late to whisk your family away to the Disneyland® Resort this Presidents’ Day weekend.  Get Away Today still has a wide selection of hotels available at unbeatable savings, making it easier than ever to book a last minute escape to The...
  • 3rd Night Free at the Doubletree Guest Suites!

    Friday, February 06, 2009
    A hotel highlight during our FAM trip to Southern California was the Doubletree Guest Suites Anaheim Resort!  Located just half a mile from the Disneyland® Resort, this hotel has become a new area favorite since its opening in 2006. Everything about the Doubletree Guest Suites is...
  • Clarion Hotel in Anaheim - 3rd Night Free

    Thursday, January 29, 2009
    While touring the Clarion Hotel just days ago on our annual FAM trip, our staff was reminded why this fantastic property is one of our most popular for families visiting the Disneyland® Resort. This full-service hotel is all about value!  Only half a mile from the Disneyland® Resort, The...
  • 3rd Night Free at The Anabella Hotel

    Wednesday, January 28, 2009
    On our staff’s FAM trip to Southern California, we had the opportunity of touring The Anabella Hotel in Anaheim. This has long been a staff favorite due to its location and plush rooms, and is always a pleasure to tour due to its gorgeous...
  • Exclusive 3rd Night Free at the Castle Inn!

    Friday, January 23, 2009
    While on our recent FAM trip to Southern California, our staff had the opportunity to tour The Castle Inn.  The Castle Inn has long been a favorite of Disneyland® Resort guests because of its proximity to the...
  • Get Away Today Now Has More 3rd Night Free Offers Than Ever Before!

    Friday, January 16, 2009
    If you haven’t heard, Get Away Today just returned from our annual trip to Southern California.  We toured over 70 hotels and 10 attractions to give our guests expert advice based on firsthand experience.  When we returned, we brought more than knowledge with us—we brought more 3rd night free specials than ever before!  3rd Night Free is one of our most popular offers of all time because of how much you save! ...
  • Get Away Today Returns from Southern California

    Monday, January 12, 2009
    Our staff has returned from Southern California from our annual FAM Trip!  Over seven days we toured and experienced a combined total of 70 hotels and 10 attractions.  With all of the new and exciting information gathered on this trip, our staff is ready to help you book your next vacation to San Diego and the Disneyland® Resort!  We had such great experiences and will be posting more detailed information about all of the hotels and attractions we visited to help you...
  • Our Last Day in Sunny Southern California

    Sunday, January 11, 2009
    For our seventh and final day in Southern California, we packed our things and said good-bye to the Disneyland® Resort.  We headed back up to Buena Park where we toured the Courtyard Buena Park and then the Holiday Inn Buena Park where we had a lovely breakfast.  Both of these properties offer incredibly comfortable accommodations in a very convenient location, especially for those looking to visit both the Disneyland® Resort, Knott’s Berry Farm, and even Knott’s...
  • Day 6 of Get Away Today's Southern California Trip

    Saturday, January 10, 2009
    Day six of our Southern California trip began with a tour of the beautiful Hyatt Regency Orange County.  This property is just a mile down Harbor Boulevard (the same street as the main entrance to the Disneyland® Resort) and offers plush accommodations.  We then were lucky enough to have breakfast at the Embassy Suites Anaheim South, another beautiful property.  This safari themed...
  • More From Get Away Today's Trip To Disneyland!

    Friday, January 09, 2009
    Today we began our morning right with a Character Breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen.  We had so much fun—delicious food, singing and dancing, and appearances from Goofy, Pluto, Alice, Belle and more all added to the excitement. We then did toured the three Disneyland® Resort Hotels:  Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel, ...
  • Anaheim and the Disneyland Resort Welcome Get Away Today

    Thursday, January 08, 2009
    Day four of Get Away Today's FAM Trip began with a scrumptious breakfast at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen located in Downtown Disney.  From here we were broken into five teams and given clues.  Our awesome contacts in Anaheim created a fun and creative way for us to experience their hotels... Amazing Race style!  Each team was given clues to which...
  • Hotel Spotlight: Residence Inn Anaheim Resort Area

    Friday, December 12, 2008
    Lisa Ammon from the Residence Inn Anaheim Resort Area came to our office yesterday to inform us of the great amenities they offer at the hotel. Here are just a few things she had to say about this great property.   Located one mile from the ...
  • Last Chance for 2008 Disneyland Resort Specials!

    Wednesday, December 10, 2008
    The Year of a Million Dreams at the Disneyland® Resort is wrapping up for 2008.  If you haven’t had a chance to experience it, there’s still time! When you travel during this wonderous celebration, you could be the recipient of one of a...
  • Happy Thanksgiving and Day After Thanksgiving Sale from Get Away Today

    Wednesday, November 26, 2008
    Get Away Today would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!  With all of the Day After Thanksgiving Sales going on and the Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort in full swing, we want you to join in on the fun.  That's why we're offering $50 off any new 2 night or longer ...
  • Tinkerbell Finds a New Home at Disneyland Park!

    Thursday, November 13, 2008
    With a sprinkling of pixie dust, young fairy lovers’ dreams have finally come true at the Disneyland® Resort in a brand new interactive experience! Nestled in the ideal setting of Fantasyland, Pixie Hollow beckons to pint-sized fairy aficionados to meet and greet the...
  • Last Minute Fall Get Away Specials

    Wednesday, October 29, 2008
    At Get Away Today we specialize in Disneyland® Resort vacation packages, which means we bring you the lowest prices and best offers out there.  Here are five great reasons why you should take your family to the Disneyland® Resort this fall for a last minute get...
  • Hotel Spotlight: Crowne Plaza Resort Anaheim

    Friday, October 10, 2008
    This was a busy week at Get Away Today with lots of visitors.  Our final visitor of the week was Donna Coins, who represents the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort.  She dropped by yesterday to update our staff on all that's new at what we at Get Away Today affectionately call, "the Crowne". The Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort is located about one mile down the road from the...
  • Hotel Spotlight: Best Westerns in Anaheim!

    Tuesday, October 07, 2008
    Ann from our Best Western properties in Anaheim visited our office yesterday to update our staff on all of the exciting changes that are taking place at the Best Western hotels in the Disneyland® Resort  area. Here are some highlights of these properties that set them apart and will help you decide where to stay on your next visit to the Disneyland® Resort! ...
  • Prices are Falling at the Disneyland Resort

    Thursday, September 11, 2008
    Get Away Today has teamed up with our hotel partners near the Disneyland® Resort to bring you even more savings with these amazing limited time specials!  All...
  • Marriott Madness!

    Friday, August 22, 2008
    When traveling, you want to book your hotel stay with a name you can trust, which make the Marriott hotels in the Southern California area a perfect choice for your family's vacation. The Marriott commitment to ensuring guest comfort and...
  • Raffles Inn and Holiday Inn & Suites Visits Get Away Today

    Wednesday, August 06, 2008
    Yesterday Shawn Ross who represents Raffles Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn & Suites Anaheim dropped by our office to share what’s so great about these two properties. ...