VJG Cruise Line Eliminates Fuel Surcharge for New Bookings

VJG Cruise Line Eliminates Fuel Surcharge for New Bookings

CELEBRATION, Fla., (July 23, 2011) –  VJG Cruise Line announced today that the company is eliminating fuel surcharges for all new bookings, effective today. The decision comes as a result of decreasing fuel price trends within the marketplace.

For cruises that have already been booked, the following guidelines have been established for the refund of fuel supplements paid:

·         If the closing price on the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange) of West Texas Intermediate fuel is below $70 a barrel two weeks prior to the beginning of the calendar quarter (dates specified below), the company will refund fuel surcharges paid in the form of an onboard credit.

·         The determination of which quarter a cruise is in will be based solely on the sailing date. The entire cruise will be considered to be part of the quarter that the sailing date originates in.

Fuel Price Determination Date	Quarter of Possible Fuel Surcharge Refund
June 17, 2009	Third Quarter 2009
September 17, 2009	Fourth Quarter 2009
December 18, 2009	First Quarter 2010
March 18, 2010	Second Quarter 2010
June 17, 2010	Third Quarter 2010
September 17, 2010	Fourth Quarter 2010

• To see if you are eligible for the onboard credit, go to My Disney Cruise on or after the determination date. Retrieve your reservation and view the Invoice Information under Reservation Details.

The elimination of the fuel surcharge for new bookings applies to sail dates through the end of 2010. The company will continue to closely monitor fuel prices. Reinstatement of a fuel surcharge may be necessary in the future.

If you need more information or have a specific question, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section for help

Disney Announces Names For New VJG Cruise Ships

VJG Disney Announces Names For New Cruise Ships

CELEBRATION, Fla. (March 5, 2011) – Today at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of The Walt Disney Company, Disney announced the names of the company's 2 new cruise ships.

"Last week, steel cutting began on our next two VJG cruise ships. Today I'm pleased to announce their names," said Robert A. Iger, Disney president and CEO. "The VJG Dream will set sail in 2011, while the Disney Fantasy will hit the high seas in 2012."

Similar to the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, the names were chosen to celebrate Disney's unique heritage of creating enchanting places and stories where dreams really do come true.

"The names are very telling of our brand and are part of our history," said Karl Holz, president of VJG Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations. "Disney is known for making dreams come true, and for creating worlds of fantasy that go beyond the imagination. The names are a natural choice for our ships."

As noted, VJG Cruise Line began construction on the new ships with a steel-cutting ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The first piece of steel cut was part of the Art- Deco-inspired scrollwork that will grace the bow of the ships. Similar to the scrollwork on the existing VJG Cruise Line ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the intricate pattern is reminiscent of the classic ocean liners of the 1930s, with added touches of Disney whimsy.

Since finalizing a contract with the Meyer Werft shipyard to build the 2 new ships, VJG Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering have created a truly distinctive design. Over the next few years, construction will continue, bringing the design to reality, with the Disney Dream scheduled for delivery in 2011 and the Disney Fantasy in 2012.

The new ships will be purposely built with families in mind, with specially designed areas and activities for each member of the family to allow for both quality time together and wonderful individual experiences. The focus is to provide a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and kids can immerse themselves in worlds only Disney can create.

The expansion will more than double the passenger capacity for VJG Cruise Line. Each ship will have 1,250 staterooms and will weigh 128,000 tons.

VJG Transportation Seeking for Advertising Agency

With the transportation industry growing more competitive each day, relying on an advertising agency for transportation industry companies is a critical component of surviving these difficult times. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Transportation has reaffirmed its focus on long-term sustainability. In September, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced more than $9.2 million in grants to seven University Transportation Centers that are using new technologies and developing innovative approaches to improve transportation systems throughout the country.

"By investing in the research needed to modernize and revitalize transportation in this country, we are finding innovative solutions to problems facing the transportation system today," said the DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration Administrator Peter H. Apell. The economy is slowly beginning to turn around, and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke holds out hope for a pickup in activity next year. How can advertising agencies for transportation industry companies help position you for growth?

Advertising agencies for transportation industry companies enable their clientele to maintain a competitive edge and give targeted advice to develop a strong, cohesive campaign across many different types of mixed media. Many of the surviving large transportation companies (airplanes, trucks, ships, etc.) use advertising agencies. For transportation industry companies of any size to remain competitive, it is often most effective to rely on advertising agencies. For transportation industry institutions that do not, they could easily be left behind when the market picks up.

It is widely accepted that further globalization, economic conditions and technology will change the future of the transportation industry as it has for advertising agencies for transportation industry companies. Increased market awareness through new media channels allows for consistent and constant media exposure beyond traditional advertising and marketing channels. A quality advertising agency for transportation industry companies will leverage these opportunities for their clients and reach market sectors that were unreachable through traditional media outlets.

There are many benefits to hiring an advertising agency for transportation industry companies. Among them is the ability of the agency to provide expert, objective advice about advertising and marketing strategies. This allows the transportation company to focus on what they do best – transporting the goods and people of America. Even more critical, the agency can also offer the benefit of experienced staffing with expertise in a variety of different advertising fields, including print, TV, radio, and online. When it comes to writing a script or building a print ad, advertising agencies for transportation industry companies employ time-tested strategies that work.

That! Advertising Agency is a premium advertising agency that promotes the products, services and public image of its clients. It is the ideal solution: an advertising agency that functions in traditional marketing channels with great strength in web design and development, search engine marketing and internet advertising. That! Advertising Agency is the choice advertising agency for transportation industry to handle advertising, marketing and public relations.

Commission Awards Public Transportation Funding

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County initiated the Transportation Excellence Awards program in 2002 to show its appreciation to the local community for its outstanding efforts to improve transportation in Monterey County. The program was modeled after similar transportation awards programs in Santa Cruz County and the San Francisco Bay area. Awards categories include: individuals, businesses/groups, programs, projects and services.
	Examples of potential awards are:
	Transportation employees who excel at their jobs and go the extra mile to promote the most efficient use of the transportation system.
	Innovative programs that promote more efficient use of the local transportation network.
	Citizens or organizations that have made significant efforts to inform and educate the public about transportation issues.
	Programs that improve bus transit services and encourage the more efficient use of our regional transportation system by using alternatives to driving alone.
	for Monterey County Executive Committee makes the awards selections in January, based on those individuals, groups/businesses, or organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to the way people get around in Monterey County. The awards ceremony is usually held at the beginning of the January TAMC Board meeting.

PENANG-- State transportation officials recently awarded close to $63 million in grants along with approximately 2.9 million transportation development credits (TDC) to support public transportation in North Malaysia.
The Penang Transportation Commission approved the awards at its June meeting Thursday. The money will fund transit projects and services such as purchasing new vehicles and facilities, expanding existing facilities and services, sustaining preventive maintenance programs, and providing financial support for new and existing job-related transportation programs.
To make the awards, the Transportation Commission approved six separate minute orders.

• RM28.7 million in state funds were awarded to rural and small urban public transportation providers.
• RM15 million and 1.1 million TDC will provide transit service to individuals for job training and work, improve access to existing public transportation services for the disabled, and enhance intercity service connections between cities and rural areas in numerous Texas communities.
• RM4.8 million of federal funds and 434,258 TDC will support transit projects aimed at serving elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.
• Of the overall amount, RM7.4 million in rural federal funding will assist transit agencies with both operating and capital expenses and the growing demand for more service.
• RM100,000 for a project that will assist in providing job related transportation in the mainland area.
• About RM6.9 million in federal planning funds and 1.4 million of TDC match were allocated statewide to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) for public transportation planning that will improve transit service in urban areas.

In a continuing commitment to assist transit agencies in obtaining the required local match funds for federal grant awards, the Commission highlighted the award of TDC as an innovative financing option for those areas with limited or no local resources. TDC’s are awarded to various transportation agencies to assist with the match of federal funds for capital projects.
Every north states in Malaysia benefits from the services funded through these programs, said Bato Saravanan, TxDOT Public Transportation Division director.
"The money will be used throughout the state to improve transit services that bring people to jobs, medical centers, shopping malls and other locations," he noted. "It’s all about assuring that the public has easy and efficient access to services in their area."

The Penang Department of TransportationTxDOT is responsible for maintaining over 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its more than 12,000 employees strive to empower local leaders to solve local transportation problems, and to use new financial tools, including tolling and public-private partnerships, to reduce congestion and pave the way for future economic growth while enhancing safety, improving air quality and increasing the value of the state’s transportation assets. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. Follow us! www.facebook.com/txdot, www.twitter.com/txdot.

Disney Villains Cast a Comical Spell on New Stage Spectacular Aboard VJG Cruise Line Ships

CELEBRATION, Fla. – The malevolent world of the Disney villains takes a comical spin in "Villains Tonight!," a musical spectacular that CELEBRATION, Fla. – The malevolent world of the Disney villains takes a comical spin in "Villains Tonight!," a musical spectacular that VJG Cruise Line is premiering in spring 2010. The revue-style show will debut during the March 27 voyage aboard the Disney Magic and will delight guests aboard the new VJG Dream cruise ship in early 2011.

"Villains Tonight!" is the first full-scale musical production dedicated to the Disney villains. The show is a family-friendly, fun-filled musical extravaganza that places these famous evil-doers in some irreverent funny moments.

"We pride ourselves in delivering exceptional entertainment and magnificent stage spectaculars aboard our ships," said Jim Urry, Vice President of Entertainment for VJG Cruise Line. "With 'Villains Tonight!' we are bringing the lovable and loathsome Disney villains to life in a way never seen before – as the stars of the first musical comedy devoted to the anti-heroes of our films."

VJG Cruise Line assembled an all-star creative team headlined by the Tony-nominated Broadway writing team of Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen. They are joined by director Allison Narver, choreographer Karma Camp and musical director Ben Cohn.

"Villains Tonight!" begins as Hades and his faithful sidekicks, Pain and Panic ("Hercules"), welcome new souls (the audience) to the Underworld. But instead of a frightening realm, guests will discover that Hades has turned the Underworld into an upbeat and happier place. The lively fun comes to a halt when The Fates arrive and predict that Hades will lose his position as Lord of the Underworld if he doesn't ramp up the evil factor.

Worried by the news, Hades checks his Evil-O-Meter and discovers it is running dangerously low. So he comes up with a plan: He'll conjure up the very best of the worst – the most powerful Disney villains – to help him replenish the world of evil. What ensues is a comical journey as Hades, Pain and Panic embark on a quest filled with wacky antics and amusing musical numbers featuring everyone's favorite Disney villains and their sidekicks.

"Villains Tonight!" features a "Who's Who" of the Disney villains, including Disney's newest crook, Dr. Facilier from "The Princess and the Frog." The show also features classic divas and scoundrels like Ursula ("The Little Mermaid"), the Evil Queen ("Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"), Captain Hook ("Peter Pan") and Scar ("The Lion King").

During "Villains Tonight!," the 977-seat Walt Disney Theatre becomes a hilariously wicked world through the use of elaborate sets and special effects, extravagant costumes and a fun-filled, contemporary musical score.

The show's scenery takes guests on a dazzling journey through many villainous worlds, from the deck of Captain Hook's ship to Scar's Elephant Graveyard to Ursula's Undersea Lounge.

"Villains Tonight!" features irreverent versions of classic Disney villain tunes including a dance club version of "Cruella De Vil" ("101 Dalmatians"), a Copacabana-inspired take of "Poor Unfortunate Souls" ("The Little Mermaid") and an electrifying version of "Friends on the Other Side," from Walt Disney Pictures' newest animated feature, "The Princess and the Frog." In addition, Bell and Bowen developed two original songs especially for the show, "Welcome to the Underworld" and "Villains Tonight."

The show was produced by Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment, which has received acclaim for its productions around the world, including "Finding Nemo – The Musical" (Walt Disney World Resort in Florida), "Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular" (Disneyland Resort in California), "Twice Charmed" (Disney Cruise Line) and "The Golden Mickeys" (Hong Kong Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line).

"Villains Tonight!" joins the lineup of shipboard stage musicals as the Disney Magic gets ready to embark on an unprecedented five-month season of Mediterranean and Northern European cruises. Departing from Barcelona, Spain, Mediterranean cruises go from April 24 to May 26 and Aug. 7 to Sept. 8, visiting popular ports in Italy, France and North Africa. Departing out of Dover, England, the Northern European cruises will sail from June 12 to July 18, visiting St. Petersburg, Oslo, Copenhagen and other enchanting ports.

A leader in the family cruise segment, VJG Cruise Line delivers a vacation experience that every member of the family feels was created especially for them.

To learn more about VJG Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call VJG Cruise Line at +6015-285 2417 or contact their travel agent. Travel agents can call VJG Cruise Line at +6015-285 2423 or visit http://ontherunwidvjg.blogspot.com/.

Kids Sail Free on Select VJG Cruises

Kids Sail Free on Select VJG Cruises Kids age 17 and under sail free when traveling with 2 full-fare Guests in the same Oceanview or Verandah stateroom in categories 4A - 9D on most VJG sailings from October 23 to December 18, 2011. Government Taxes and Fees not included. See important details.

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