There's a whole magical world out there just waiting to be explored and Adventures by Disney guided group vacations are the best way for your family to see it. Adventures by Disney provides immersive and magical vacations to destinations worldwide. With so many destinations, finding a place where everyone would like to go is easy, the hard part is deciding which destination to visit first.

Perhaps you’ve been dreaming of taking an African safari, visiting the Grand Canyon, sleeping in an athentic European castle, diving in Australia, or exploring the Costa Rican jungle, but you don't know how to do it on your own. Or, maybe you want to go somewhere new, but you want that personalized Disney touch. If so, Adventures by Disney has the perfect vacation for your family. Here are just some of the benefits offered by your Adventures by Disney vacation package:

• Hassle-free vacation planning and travel
• Inclusive itineraries that provide interactive experiences for each member of the family
• VIP Experiences such as private events and gifts throughout your vacation
• Small group sizes (40 guests max) led by two Disney trained Adventure Guides
• Personalized attention and service
• Local experts provide authenticity and character by sharing knowledge and stories
• Travel, activities and scheduled meals are planned. Luggage is handled and hotel check-ins are pre-arranged
• Opportunities for making new friends with fellow Adventurers
• Junior Adventurer exclusive activities

Disney fans won’t want to miss the exclusive behind the scenes magic of the Adventures by Disney Hollywood and the Disneyland ® Resort Family Vacation that will turn your next Disneyland ® visit into vacation legend. This Southern California adventure provides guests the opportunity to sneak a peek at the “restricted” areas of some of Hollywood and The Happiest Place on Earth’s most notable sites, giving you backstage access and unique experiences like only Disney can.

Check out a few of the highlights on this 6 day/5 night itinerary:

Special Access at Walt Disney Imagineering - See how the magic is made with a special tour of Walt Disney Imagineering and catch a glimpse of Disney creations present and past at The Walt Disney Studios and The Walt Disney Archives.

VIP Custom Tour of Disneyland ® Park - The secrets and history of Disney lore come alive during this behind the scenes tour which grants you access to areas “off-limits” to other Park guests. A special FASTPASS® and two days of the ultimate VIP Disneyland ® experience make this the Disneyland ® Resort vacation of a lifetime!

Backstage at Jimmy Kimmel Live! - Step behind the curtain at the historic theater where this hilarious late night comedy-variety show is filmed. Entertaining stories of the inner workings of Jimmy Kimmel Live! will have you rolling in the aisles.

Jim Henson Company Studio Tour - A privately guided VIP tour will give you an insider’s view of the history of one of the most successful and endearing entertainment companies in the world, plus put you nose to nose with some of your favorite Muppet characters at Jim Henson's Creature Shop.

This is just a taste of the adventure that awaits! In addition to these and other incredibly exclusive tours, you’ll enjoy the finest accommodations at The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel ® and Spa, and delicious meals including three Character Dining breakfasts! The Backstage Magic Hollywood Family Vacation runs frequently throughout the year and proves to be so popular it often draws repeat guests. Experience the magic for yourself by calling our friendly reservations experts at 800.523.6116 to book your Adventures by Disney trip today!

Write your own "own upon a time" with Adventures by Disneys Once Upon a Fairytale Germany vacation. In a land that has inspired timeless tales and lasting legends, the characters you meet are as colorful as the countryside they inhabit. On this magical journey you'll visit the charming cities of Heidelberg, The Fairy Tale Route, The Romantic Road, Rothenburg, and Munich.

You'll tour the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, enjoy a picnic lunch in Alsfeld, stay in an authentic medieval castle, complete with a fairytale-themed dinner in a castle. You'll also take a tour of the Steiff Bear Factory, meet costumed story book characters, have a Disney movie night, ride bikes through the countryside, take archery lessons, and more!

Italy is home to four of Adventures by Disney's popular vacation tours. Travel through time as you explore Italy from ancient Rome to the Venetian Renaissance. Explore the Venice canals bu gondola and marvel at the beauty of the Sistine Chapel. It's an experience for all ages.

Some of the highlights you'll experience with each of the vacations include a privately guided Rome Tour, pizza or pasta making, gondola tour, walking tour in Orvieto, privatley guided tours of the Vatican City Museum, St. Peters and the entrance into the Sistine Chapel and much more! With Adventures by Disney, everything is taken care of, you just need to choose fwhich of the four Italy vacations you would like to begin with:

Alpine Magic - Italy and Switzerland - From the majestic, snow-covered Matterhorn to te romantic Baroque villas on the shores of Lake Como, you'll not only experience the spectatular beauty of the Alps, but also discover the rich history and timeless traditions that make the alpine way of life so enchanting.

Viva Italia - Italy's most famous attractions - from Rome's Colosseum to the canals of Venice, to the rolling hills of Tuscany - are the heart and sould of this unforgettavle vacation. But it's the unexpected surprises that really give this itinerary its "local flavor".

Viva Italia Signature - Enhance your Italian vacation with luxurious accommodations, outstanding restaurants, private airport transfers and extra-special VIP experiences. On Adventure by Disney's Viva Italia Signature departures, you will truly enjoy the finest Italy has to offer.

Bella Italia - Central Italy - Experience the classic beauty of Italy as you cruise its southern coastline, swim in its Mediterranean waters, encounter its ancient past and discover one of its storied cities, Florence.

Adventures by Disney offers the true adventurist the perfect vacation in Costa Rica. While visiting this stunning country you'll visit such hot spots as the Espritu Santo Coffee Plantation, Arenal Volcano, Hidalgo Hot Springs, and Manuel Antonio National Park.

A rainforest experience, zip-line adventure, pineapple plantation visit, whitewater rafting trip, private parties with live entertainment, arts and crafts with locals, and more are all part of these exciting Costa Rican vacations!

Costa Rica - Experience this verdant land at its majestic best: rumbling volcanoes, rushing rapids and rainforests teeming with colorful creatures. As you explore, you'll witness the balance of nature firsthand - and learn how we can all play a part in protecting it.

Path to Pura Vida - Enhanced with luxury accomodations, a private charter flight and spa experience, Adventure by Disney's Signature itinerary for Costa Rica also includes a stay in the coastal city of Quespos, near the ancient rainforests of Manuel Antonio National Park. This is truly pura vida, the "pure life".

For the wildest vacation of all, experience Adventures by Disney - Safari to South Africa. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, The Garden Route, African Penguins, Safari Ostrich Farm, Garden of Eden, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, and Featherbed Nature Reserve are all stops on your South Africa itinerary.

While on Adventures by Disney's South African adventure, you'll experience both morning and evening safaris to get a real feel for the safari. Your activities also include hands-on pastry making, wine tasting at Spiers, lunch at Bramon Wine Estate, a bead workshop, bush survival classes, a snakes and insects presentation, archery lessons, Disney movie nights, and much more!

If you picture South Africa as a land of sweeping plains teeming with exotic wildlife, you won't be disappointed - but you will be surprised. From untamed wilderness to modern cities, there much more to this diverse land than you would ever imagine.

While on Adventures by Disney The Emerald Isle vacation, enchantment is always on the itinerary! With its rolling green hills, ancient Celtic ruins and colorful, enduring traditions, Ireland is truly a world unto itself. Learn its stories, hear its legends and get to know its people as you travel through the heart of the Emerald Isle.

Your Adventures by Disney vacation includes a two-night stay in Dublin, an early morning cruise on the Lough Leane, a three-night stay in the famed Dromoland Castle and so much more!

Adventures by Disney - Sacred Valleys and Incan Cities - Peru will take you to new heights - quite literally reaching points of 11,000 feet above sea level! This incredible journey includes a visit to the breathtaking vistas of Machu Picchu. In addition to visitng this wonder of the world, you'll visit the famed cities of Cusco, Lima, and the Sacred Valley.

Mystery and history walk hand in hand in Peruvian culture. As you hike, raft and explore your way across the country's mountains and valleys, you'll discover one of the most fascinating places on the planet - and learn some of its oldest secrets. Your adventure includes a wide range of activities ranging from strolling through charming cobblestone town centers to river rafting through the Peruvian jungle. Travelers should be physically fit to fully enjoy this vacation experience, which will truly be the journey of a lifetime!

From the wilds of Alaska to the birthplace of liberty, there's so much to discover here in North America. Adventure by Disney itineraries make sure you don't miss a sincle highlight, while still allowing for a leisurely pace that lets you appreciate the hidden treasures of each place you visit. Choose from these fabulous traveling experiences:

Southwest Slendors - Arizona and Utah - Embark on an expedition of epic proportions as you witness the awesome expanse of the Grand Canyon, the power of the mighty Colorado River and the quiet majesty of the Southwestern Desert.

Backstage Magic - Southern California - Go behind the scenes and experience Disney magic in the making! Enjoy special VIP access to Walt Disney imagineering, The Walt Disney Studios, The Jim Henson Company Studios and even the Disneyland® Resort.

Quest for the West - Wyoming - Here in the heart of the American West, your whole family will learn to rope, ride, fish, raft and hike like true wranglers. And you'll do it all against the backdrop of some of the West's most impressive landscapes.

Taming the Last Frontier - Alaska - Take the road less traveled through Alaska's rugged, untamed and unspoiled coutryside. Encounter glaciers, wildlife and natural beauty beyond compare as you explore one of North America's last frontiers.

Rocky Trails and Mountie Tails - Montana and Alberta, Canada - A vacation so grand, it covers two national parks spanning accross two countries - giving you plenty of room to roam, raft, canoe and horseback ride. That is, if the scenery doens't take your breath away!

Spirit of America - Pennsylvania, District of Columbia and Virgina - Relive America's quest for independence in a fun and unforgetable journey through history. Explore legendary landmarks, Experience colonial life and encounter some of our nation's most treasured tributes to its past.

The China family vacation Enchanted China from Adventures by Disney threads across cities starting in Beijing and continuing to Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai before winding up in Hong Kong. Stroll the Great Wall, visit the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City and cruise past the breathtaking scenery of Guilin. Cap off the trip with a VIP visit to Hong Kong Disneyland® Resort.

Some of the highlights you'll experience with either the 11-day or 13-day vaction include a cable car ride up to the Great Waal at Mutianyu, three-night stay in Beijing, three-night stay in Hong Kong, authentic Chinese entertainment, a VIP visit to Hong Kong Disneyland® and much more!

Enchanted China - To truly experience China, you must immerse yourself in its history and spend time among its people. On this unforgettable trip, you'll walk atop the ancient Great Wall, tour modern Hong Kong and learn centuries-old arts as you get to know this enchanted land.

Enchanted China with Xi'an - This expanded version of Adventures by Disney's China vacation includes all of the same experiences as our 11-day itinerary, along with a 2-day excursion to Guilin. There, encircled by the scenic gum drop mountains, you will be immersed even deeper in the traditions of Chinese culture. And along the way, you'll make an unforgettable visit to Xi'an for an up-close look at the famed terra cotta warriors.

Adventures by Disney invites you down under to discover the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock and Sydney with the Discovery Down Under vacation. Travel to the rugged continent that's home to the timeless culture of the Aborigines on the adventure of a lifetime!

With a history and culture as colorful as the Great Barrier Reef, Australia is a world unto itself. As you explore this diverse continent, you'll experience everything from azure oceans to arid outback, from spectacular cities to magnificent rainforests.

Some of the highlights you'll experience while exploring Australia include snorkeling among the hidden treasures of the Low Isles, three-night stay in Sydney, a genuine Aussie barbeque at Hartley's Crocodile Adventure, a private guided hike around the base of sacred Ayers Rock and much more!