Toy Story Land: Opening Summer 2018!!

Get ready to shrink to the size of a toy and explore Andy's backyard! Toy Story Land will be opening in the Summer of 2018! We've known about this exciting new addition to Hollywood Studios for a while and now the opening is in sight! 

You will get to explore the world of Andy's backyard and ride his awesome creations! Slinky Dog Dash, a family coaster, will be one of the exciting new attractions coming our way!

Slinky Dog Dash

The other main attraction in Andy's backyard is Alien Swirling Saucers! This ride will be modeled after Andy's playset from Pizza Planet. Aliens will swirl and fly around you while they try to capture your rocket with "The Claw"! Can't wait to come face-to-face with those adorable aliens!

I don't know about you but we are super-excited about Toy Story Land! It's such an iconic Disney movie franchise, so I can't wait to see it come alive and be part of it! Make sure to check in with us for the opening day announcement when it is released!

Want to be there in person to see it all? Let us help you plan a truly magical trip for the Summer of 2018! Contact our travel experts here to start planning a vacation that is out of this world!!

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Summer Room Discount

Enjoy some magical savings just in time for the opening of Pandora-The World of Avatar! Save up to 25%* on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights May 28-Aug. 31, 2017 when you book March 27-July 14, 2017.

Plus, Nightly Extra Magic Hours will take place from 11 p.m.-1 a.m. only in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park! This will allow you more opportunity to enjoy everything Pandora – The World of Avatar has to offer – including navigating a mystical river, flying on a back of a banshee and walking under floating mountains. Them Park admission and resort ID are required.

Contact one of our experts today to book your next magical Walt Disney World® vacation!

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What exactly is a charter flight?

You may have heard about great airfare deals you can get by taking a charter flight. Or, perhaps you found a low price on a packaged vacation, and the airfare component is on a charter flight. Chances are you might also be one of the many travelers who doesn’t know what exactly a charter flight is, or the benefits associated with charter flights.

Unlike the scheduled flights of most major U.S. airlines, charter flights generally take place outside of normal schedules. Seats on charter flights can be sold individually through a charter company or as part of a vacation package through a tour operator. Charter flights are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for safety.

What are the benefits of a charter flight?

When you charter an aircraft, you (or in most cases, the tour operator), rent the entire airplane and pay for that plane to be repositioned to your location Consequently, costs may be higher than buying standard scheduled air tickets, but it’s worth it, especially when you are flying to a destination that does not have nonstop flights from your departure airport.

Flexibility: Fares for charter flights do not carry most of the stringent restrictions that are imposed with commercial flights. These include special advance-purchase and minimum or maximum stay requirements.

Clarity of prices: Many charter fares are not subject to the typical legacy airline fare-class distinctions.

Less Hassle: Charter flights are usually direct (nonstop).

Service: Ease of ticketing, simple boarding procedure and low-stress airport experience.

Personal experience

I was fortunate enough to test out a charter flight from Pittsburgh to Cancun in August 2016. I loved that we were in our own terminal at the airport, where it was not crowded and everyone was happy because we were all headed to Cancun! We boarded nearly an hour before we were due to leave, because we were all there. Therefore, we were allowed to depart early, which meant that we arrived early. Our charter service representative was there to make thing ran smoothly. He arranged for an in-flight free snack and non-alcoholic beverage for each guest, plus there were alcoholic beverages available for purchase. During the flight, the Allegiant flight attendants passed out the forms that we needed to go through customs in Cancun and explained how to fill them out properly. It was a great experience and I will most certainly travel on a charter flight again!

Dining Packages available for the 2017 International Flower & Garden Festival

It's that time of year again! Dates are approaching for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! That means it time for the "Garden Rocks" concert series!

This year's line up includes:

March 3-4 – Jon Secada – “Just Another Day”
March 5-6 – Dennis DeYoung – The Music of STYX – “Grand Illusion”
March 10-13 – Pointer Sisters – “I’m So Excited”
March 17-18 – Simple Plan – “Welcome to My Life” – NEW
March 19-20 – Plain White T’s – “Hey There Delilah”
March 24-27 – Night Ranger – “Sister Christian“
March 31-April 3 – Little River Band – “Reminiscing”
April 7-10 – Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice – “Spinning Wheel”
April 14-17 – Gin Blossoms – “Hey Jealousy”
April 21-24 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO – “Evil Woman”
April 28-29 – Exposé – “Point of No Return” – NEW
April 30-May 1 – Berlin featuring Terri Nunn – “Take My Breath Away” – NEW
May 5-8 – STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas – “We Built This City”
May 12-15 – The Guess Who – “American Woman”
May 19-22 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone – “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”
May 26-29 – The Spinners – “Working My Way Back To You”

You can now begin booking dining packages that will give you reserved seating!

Dining Packages are available on these dates: 

March 3-6, 10-13, 24-27, 31
April 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24
May 5-8, 19-22

Prices for Breakfast Packages start at $39 plus tax (for adults) and $23 plus tax (for children, ages 3-9). Prices for Lunch Packages start at $39 plus tax (for adults) and $15.50 plus tax (for children, ages 3-9). Prices for Dinner Packages start at $53 plus tax (for adults) and $17.50 plus tax (for children, ages 3-9).

Garden Rocks concert performances are held each Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Festival. Show times are at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. & 8 p.m. each night. Concerts are included with regular park admission to Epcot.

Contact our Disney experts today to plan your next Disney Vacation

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Make some 2018 Magical marathon memories!

It’s the most magical race on earth! The Walt Disney World® Marathon adventure is unlike anything else. And now for a limited time, your Upon a Star agent can book you a Race Registration with a Magic Your Way® Package for the 2018 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, which takes place Jan. 3-7, 2018. Please don't delay - contact one of us to book a race package for you.

A Magic Your Way Package allows your whole family to enjoy Disney fun throughout the race weekend. We can help you pick your favorite Disney resort and the number of days for your Theme Park ticket.

Remember, when you stay at a Disney Resort hotel, you enjoy special benefits, including complimentary MagicBands and early access to Disney FastPass+ planning up to 60 days before you arrive - with FastPass+ reservations made by your Upon a Star agent, of course!

Half-Off Disney Cruise Line Deposits!

Now's the time to book a magical Disney Cruise Line vacation

and get 50% off your deposit!

This new offer is valid on any 7-night or longer Disney cruise departing between June 17, 2017 and December 30, 2017. Set sail from a multitude of ports on one of the many amazing itineraries   available:

• 7-Night Caribbean Cruises from Florida
• 7-Night Bahamian and Canadian Coast Cruises from New York
• 7-Night Bahamian and Caribbean Cruises from Texas
• 7-Night and Longer European Cruises
• 7-Night or Longer Alaskan Cruises

Booking window: December 28, 2016 - February 15, 2017

Want to find out first-hand why Disney Cruise Line is consistently voted the #1 cruise line for families?

Contact us today!

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