(Literally) Savor the Season on an Adventures by Disney Holiday Danube River Cruise

They've got gluhwein and stolen aplenty; bratwurst and lebkuchen galore. You want nutcrackers? They've got way more than 20. What is this magical place I'm talking about? Traditional European Christmas Markets, or Christkindlmarkt as they're generally called throughout Germany, Austria and beyond, are street markets that fill town squares in the weeks leading up to Christmas. And today I'm in Bavaria seeing them for myself on an Adventures by Disney Holiday Danube River Cruise!

Visiting the Christmas Markets has been on my dream vacation list for as long as I can remember, and I can't think of any better way to truly savor the holiday season. Soon I'll be snacking on stolen (egg bread with candied fruit) and lebkuchen (gingerbread) and enjoying gluhwein (mulled wine) found not only at the markets I'll be visiting, but also aboard the AmaViola, a river cruise ship built with families in mind. Think how great my holiday gifts will be this year as I pick up one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments, books, toys, etc.

And the holiday fun doesn't stop there! Adventures by Disney offers a variety of other themed activities, including a special holiday party onboard the ship, gingerbread making, a strudel demonstration and so much more. I can't wait to share my adventures with you here on the Disney Parks Blog in the weeks to come!

More of a summertime vacationer? Now is your chance to save $500 per person (through Dec. 20) on select room categories (excluding suites and categories AA and AB) for all summer 2017 Danube river cruises (sailing dates include June 21 & 28; July 5, 12, 19 & 26; and Aug. 2, 2017). You'll win ultimate "cool" status if you give the gift of an Adventures by Disney river cruise to your loved on this holiday season!

$500 per person Discount taken from the non-discounted prevailing River Cruise Package price as quoted on AdventuresByDisney.com on date of booking ("Regular Rate"). Regular Rates vary by departure date. Offer not valid for Suites and Categories AA and AB. Lead Guest of the booking party must travel on the Package booked. Valid for new bookings only. Bookings must be made through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. Discount not applicable towards deposit. Packages subject to availability. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Offer valid for U.S. Residents only. Subject to change without notice. See AdventuresbyDisney.com for additional Terms and Conditions.