Make Your Mark in Disney History!

Vote by January 31!

Do you want the chance to make a lasting impression at Walt Disney World?

Now's your chance to be part of Disney history, by casting your vote in Disney's latest Limited Time Magic.

Vote for you favorite art design, which will be featured on limited-edition Disney Merchandise available in 2014. 

The winning design will be announced at the end of 2013, but hurry because voting ends January 31, 2013!

Vote in ROVH's (unofficial) poll below & cast your vote online!

Your Art Choices:

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Here's How to Officially Vote:

Vote on Disney World's Facebook page by "Liking" the photo of your favorite art or complete the poll on the Disney Parks Blog.

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(Our poll is not an official vote. To officially vote, please go to Disney's Facebook page or the Disney Parks Blog.)

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5 Ways to Market Your Vacation Home on Facebook

Promote Your Vacation Rental on Facebook

In our last post, we walked you through the steps to create a Facebook page for your vacation rental.

Unfortunately, merely creating a Facebook page isn't enough to get your vacation rental noticed.

The key to more Facebook inquiries and bookings is to promote your vacation rental's Facebook page.

Curious how this works?

Read on for ROVH's 5 Facebook marketing tips.

More Likes Means a Wider Reach 

Facebook works by sharing content through networks.

Your network consists of the people who "Like" your vacation rental's page. 

Whenever you share something on your vacation rental's page, your network sees your post in their news feed.

If a follower shares your post, their own Facebook network sees your post. Get enough shares through many Facebook networks and suddenly your post has gone viral.

The trick to marketing your vacation home on Facebook is creating content that will go viral.
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How to Create Content People Will Share

1. Post useful, intriguing, or fun info. Your followers will naturally want to share something interesting or helpful with their friends, whether its a relevant news story or 10% off seasonal promotion.

2. Use images and videos. Studies show that these two mediums are more widely shared than just text. If your post is mainly text, include an applicable photo. Don't forget that quality counts - use professional-grade photos whenever possible.

3. Post at 3PM EST on Wednesdays. Again, studies show that this is the time and day when people share the most with their network. If you only post 1 time per week, choose this day and time. But... 

4. Try to post at least every other day. It's important to keep your network engaged with your page. A word of caution though - your network will quickly un-Like you if you inundate them with ads. Keep to the 80/20 rule: post 80% relevant content and 20% promotions, e.g. 1 ad for every 5 posts.

5. Provide a way to connect. Include your email address or links to your availability calendar, booking calendar, or website so potential guests can get in touch with you. Your contact info should be included in your page's About section, but it never hurts to include it in posts where appropriate.

And don't forget to respond to readers who engage your posts. Whether it's a like, comment, or direct message it's worth your time to thank your readers or reply in a timely manner.

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How to Create a Facebook Page for Your Vacation Home

(1) Sign up for Facebook

What if you could promote your vacation home online for free, and reach a nearly unlimited number of potential guests?

Facebook is one of the most popular social networking services worldwide and is free for anyone to use, including businesses and in this case, Orlando vacation homes.

If you're looking for a way to advertise your vacation home online for free, follow ROVH's step-by-step directions to create a property profile for your vacation home.

How do you use Facebook to promote your vacation home?
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(2) Choose a Company Page

1. Sign up for Facebook. If you don't already have an account, go to Facebook and create a personal account. It's free to sign up and it's the first step to creating your vacation home's Facebook page.

2. Log into your new account. Once you've logged in, navigate to Facebook's Create a Page. Choose "Company, Organization, or Institution" box and select "Travel/Leisure" from the drop down menu. Enter your vacation home's name in the "Company Name" field, check the "I agree to Facebook Pages Terms" box, and click "Get Started".

3. Add a profile picture. Click "Upload From Computer" and choose a high-quality, colorful, and clear picture of your vacation home or resort. Click "Next".

4. Describe your vacation home. Include a tag line, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, special amenities, and anything else you'd like to highlight. If you have a website for your vacation home, add the URL to the website address field. Click "Yes" and "Save Info". Congrats, your page has been created!

(5) Edit Your Vacation Home's Page

5. Edit your page. Click the "Edit Page" drop down and choose "Update Info". Add information about your vacation home. TIP: Use your resort's address to protect your privacy. To change privacy settings on your page, click "Manage Permissions" on the left hand column and update settings to your preference.

Note: To edit your vacation home's page, click the settings wheel in the top right corner of your screen and choose your vacation home's page name. You have to use Facebook as your vacation home's page to make changes to the page itself.

(6) Add Pictures to Your Home's Profile 

6. Add pictures. From the Admin Panel, click on the "Photos" link under the photo icon. Click "Add New Photos" and upload photos of your vacation home and resort. TIP: To create a specific album, (for example, House Photos Album, Resort Photos Album, etc.) click on the "Albums" tab and click "Create New Album". Upload photos from your computer to complete the album. Don't forget to add a description for each photo!

7. Add a cover picture. From the Admin Panel, click on the "Add a Cover" button by the picture icon. Upload a picture, drag to change the page position, and click "Save Changes". TIP: Upload a high-quality picture of your vacation home, resort, or a Disney attraction. Don't use this space for promotions or advertising.

8. Share your vacation home's page with family, friends, and guests. From the Admin Panel, click on the "Build Audience" drop down menu and select "Invite Email Contacts". Alternatively, you can share your page's URL by copying and pasting into an email or other online communication method. Ask your contacts to "Like" your vacation home's Facebook page to increase visibility of your vacation home online.

9. Keep your vacation home's page updated! Share new photos of your vacation home, invite your guests to post on your vacation home's page, and advertise promotions and last-minute specials. Facebook is a great way to connect with guests and promote your vacation home online. Read more...

10. Email ROVH for help. We're happy to get you started and keep your page going!

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Experience Extra Magic at Disney World with Limited Time Magic

Limited Time Magic at Disney World

What if there was a way for your family to celebrate surprise events and collect special souvenirs at Disney World?

Well get ready for your dreams to come true, because every Friday through 2013, Disney World Resorts announces a new Limited Time Magic.

These "extra sprinkles of Pixie Dust" are the perfect way for your family to enjoy a little more magic at Disney.

Expect Surprise Entertainment & Souvenirs with Limited Time Magic

A new Limited Time Magic celebration or souvenir will be featured every week, so make sure you take advantage of them while they last.

If you love a theme, event, or souvenir, tell a park employee because there's a chance your favorite could show up again later in the year!

Characters at the Winter Wonderland

Last week Disney hosted a Winter Wonderland at Epcot's Canada Pavilion. Some of Disney's favorite characters were there for pictures and families enjoyed playing in the "snow".

Tell us: Did your family see last week's Limited Time Magic? Which characters were your favorites?
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Show us: Do you have some great pics from the Winter Wonderland? Email your pics to ROVH and they could be featured on our Facebook & Twitter pages!

Upcoming Disney World Limited Time Magic Events

This week, January 21-27, Disney is hosting the Long Lost Friends Week. 

Keep your camera ready for old favorites like The Three Little Pigs, Robin Hood and Friar Tuck, Clarabelle Cow, and Horace Horsecollar!

Disney World Limited Time Magic Souvenirs

Couture Ear Hat from Disney World

It's Year of the Ear at Disney World. Every month, Disney will release a new set of ear hats and head wear.

January is Disney Couture Ear Hats. Pick up all 5 fashionable hats for your Ears collection at the parks.  

Tell us: What do you think February's ear theme will be?
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Show us: Do you have a fantastic Ear collection? We'd love to see pics! Email your pics to ROVH and they could be featured on our Facebook & Twitter pages!

Subscribe to ROVH for Limited Time Magic Updates

With free updates from ROVH, we'll make sure you family knows the latest Limited Time Magic news. We'll keep you posted on what events are happening this week, where to find them, and what souvenirs are available this month. 

There's 3 Easy Ways to Subscribe to ROVH:

1. Sign up to receive free email newsletter updates from ROVH on Limited Time Magic and Disney news.

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Get Ready for MyMagic+! Disney World's Smartphone Solution to a Better Vacation.

Are you ready to plan your best Disney World vacation ever, with just the internet and your smartphone?

Starting this spring, Disney World is unveiling its MyMagic+ program.

Disney's newest technology creation combines the power of the internet, smartphone apps, and wristbands to allow your family to plan the perfect Disney World experience.

MyMagic+ Means No More Waiting in Lines

The idea behind MyMagic+ is simple.

• Reserve times for park attractions that your family actually wants to experience. 
• Show up at your reserved time. 
• Avoid waiting in line for rides or splitting up to collect FastPasses.

The best part is that you don't have to stick to your itinerary. 

Update your MyMagic+ plan with your smartphone, while at the parks - anywhere - anytime. 

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Here's How MyMagic+ Works 

1. Decide which group you fall into. 

• Group 1: If you're staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you're an Annual Pass holder, or you've purchased a photography package, MyMagic+ is available to you. 

• Group 2: For now, all other guests will receive a ticket with touch features that allow them to enter parks, redeem FastPasses+, and pay for items. These guests can also use the My Disney Experience website and purchase MagicBands. Don't worry - Disney World plans to make the entire MyMagic+ available to all guests by the end of 2013. 

2. Research with My Disney Experience. Look up park information online or on the app (available for iOS and Android).

3. Reserve with FastPass+. Reserve times for rides, attractions, and dining using the enhanced FastPass system.

4. Breeze Past Lines with Your MagicBand. Show up to your reserved park attractions, swipe your MagicBand wristband and you're on your way to a full day of family fun at Disney World. Don't forget that your MagicBands serves as a room key, theme park ticket, and PhotoPass card. You also have access to your FastPass+ selections and can use it to make purchases.

5. Revise Your Itinerary on the Go. Use your smartphone to update your itinerary anywhere, even at the parks!

So What's Next?

We're thrilled about the MyMagic+ system because we think it will help families create the best Disney World experience. But there are a lot of questions still unanswered. 

• Do young children have to wear the MagicBands?
• How does MyMagic+ work for families with handicapped members?
• Will all smartphones support the new technology?
• When do we get full access to the technology?

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