Play, Stay and SAVE at Walt Disney World Resort !

Play, stay and SAVE at Walt Disney World Resort this fall and holiday season—where magical moments are waiting for your Clients.

Save up to $500 on a 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays most nights September 4 through December 25, 2020. Book through December 25, 2020.

Book with Confidence
For extra peace of mind, know that if your plans change, any Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees will be waived up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through December 31, 2020. See Important Details.

The health and well-being of our Guests and Cast Members continues to be a top priority and we’ve implemented new measures to promote enhanced cleaning, physical distancing and reduced contact. Learn more about these efforts via the Know Before You Go section below.

Sample savings below based on a 4-night, 4-day room and ticket package at the following select Disney Resort hotels that includes a room and a theme park ticket, for stays most nights September 4 through December 25, 2020. Planning a longer stay? Check about packages of other lengths of stay.

Select Disney Deluxe Villas

• Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village

• Disney's Beach Club Villas

• Disney's BoardWalk Villas

• Disney's Old Key West Resort

• Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

• Disney’s Riviera Resort

• Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Save $500

Select Disney Deluxe Resorts

• Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – reopening September 21

• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Save $500

Select Disney Moderate Resorts

• The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

• Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort – reopening October 14

Save $250

Select Disney Value Resort Hotels

• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – reopening November 1

• Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Save $100

The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

• The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

Save $60

Save $15 Per Night

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price of the same package. Theme park tickets are valid for admission beginning on date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of stay and ticket. 

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Update On Disney Resort Hotel Reopenings!

As the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort continues, we are excited to welcome Guests back to Disney Vacation Club resorts and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, beginning June 22. This includes:

• Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort 

• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge 

• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village

• Disney’s Beach Club Villas

• Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

• Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

• Disney’s Old Key West Resort

• Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows 

• Disney’s Riviera Resort 

• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

• The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

As these hotels, Disney is  taking a measured and deliberate approach to implement a number of health and safety measures based on guidance from various governmental authorities and health agencies. 

In addition, Disney currently plans to open the following resort hotels to booked Guests on the following dates. Please note, that given the fluidity of the current environment, these dates are subject to change and Guests’ reservations could still be modified to other resort hotels if needed.

• July 10 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• July 29 – Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

• Aug. 12 – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

• Aug. 24 – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

• Sept. 21 – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Oct. 1 – Disney’s BoardWalk Resort

• Oct. 14 – Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Guests with current reservations at impacted Disney Resort hotels can request help with modifying their reservation starting Monday June 22. Reservations for stays in 2021 will begin booking on Wednesday, June 24.  Only Guests with a valid theme park ticket or Annual Pass will be able to access the Disney Park Pass reservation system. 

Given the current situation, there are some resort hotels and other areas that are not, as of this time, being scheduled for reopening yet. Disney will continue to evaluate the situation and reopen more locations when the environment is right to do so.  

While these plans may evolve, Disney will be monitoring the constantly changing health environment and its impact on the state of Florida as we find the right time to welcome back even more of our Guests and Cast Members. 

Please contact your Upon A Star Travel Expert for more information. We are here to help you understand all of these new changes and updates.

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Disney Dining Plan Plus is here!

Enjoy the flexibility of dining your way each and every day—use your meal credits exclusively on Table-Service experiences or add in some Quick-Service meals. The choice is entirely up to you!

Dining Plan Highlights

Everyone in the party ages 3 and over will receive the following each night of their package stay:

• 2 Meals Per Night of Stay – Any combination of Table-Service and Quick-Service Meals

• 2 Snacks or Nonalcoholic Beverages Per Night of Stay

• 1 Resort Refillable Mug*

Important Information

• Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails.

• Reservations at Table-Service restaurants are subject to availability.

• Guests ages 3 to 9 must order from a children’s menu, where available.

• The specific number of meal options and snacks are determined by the number of nights included in the package stay. However, meals can be rolled over and redeemed in any order throughout the vacation.

*Each Guest ages 3 and over will receive a Resort Refillable Mug, which is eligible for refills at self-service beverage islands at Quick-Service locations at any Disney Resort hotel.

What’s Included in Your Meal

Quick-Service Meal
Meals redeemed at breakfast, lunch or dinner will include:

• 1 Entrée

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

Table-Service Meal
Meals redeemed at breakfast will include:

• 1 Entrée

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

-OR-

• 1 Full Buffet** or Family-Style Meal

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

Meals redeemed at lunch or dinner will include:

• 1 Entrée

• 1 Dessert*

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

-OR-

• 1 Full Buffet** or Family-Style Meal

• 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

*Ask your server about potential substitutions, but substitutions are not guaranteed. **If available.

Alcoholic Beverages
Guests 21 and older may choose either one nonalcoholic beverage or one-single serving mixed cocktail, beer or wine (where offered) as part of their meal credit.

A single-serving alcoholic beverage includes items such as:

• Beer or Cider

• Wine or Sangria

• Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails

Nonalcoholic Beverages
Guests 10 years of age and older can choose one nonalcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) as part of their meal credit.

A single-serving nonalcoholic beverage includes items such as:

• Artisanal Milkshakes

• Fresh Smoothies

• Premium Hot Chocolate

• Soda, Coffee or Tea

What’s Included in Your Snack

At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:

• Frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar

• Popcorn scoop

• 12 oz. coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea

• Prepackaged milk or juice

• Piece of whole fruit

• Bag of snacks

• 20 oz. bottle of Coca-Cola®, Sprite® or Dasani® water

• 20 oz. fountain soft drink

What's Not Included

• Items that are more than a single serving (such as a box of doughnuts or a jar of peanut butter)

• Items (such as popcorn or drinks) that are served in a souvenir container

• Items sold from recreational rental counters

• Items considered to be merchandise (such as bottle toppers, glow cubes and bottle straps)

• Special dining events offered at certain Table-Service locations

Contact your Upon A Star Travel Expert today for info on upgrading to the new Disney Dining Plan Plus!

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Holidays at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has “unwrapped” and introduced the biggest holiday season in the park’s two-decade history, with festive new entertainment and holiday décor in every land.

Discovery Island will play host to life-sized animal puppets during the day. As the sun sets, the Tree of Life will boast a shimmery new look and will periodically “awaken” with a series of wintry tales accompanied by a holiday musical score.

Over in DinoLand, U.S.A., all of Donald Duck’s friends gathered for Donald’s Dino-Bash! get into the spirit with colorful holiday decorations that they have each chosen in their own style.

The Asia section of the park is celebrating Diwali, the Holiday Festival of Lights in India. Here, you can see glowing lanterns and more illuminating the main square that leads to the waterfront stage – home to authentic and colorful cultural performances.

The Africa section of the park will welcomes you with a unique holiday presentation that fuses Western traditions with the colors and texture of authentic African celebrations.

You can also find out-of-this-world holiday fun at Pandora – The World of Avatar. Ex-pats living and working on the moon of Pandora have rolled out holiday cheer with a display of whimsical holiday décor, pairing vintage pieces from Earth with items handcrafted from Pandora.

Ready to book your next Magical Vacation?

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2020 Military Rates are here!!

Members of the U.S. military can enjoy great rates at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights January 1 through April 4 and April 19 through December 18, 2020 when booked by December 18, 2020.

These discounts are available to those who are actively serving, retired, or serving in the reserves. Save up to 40% off your resort stay for THREE rooms!!

Important Details:

• The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.

• Length of stay requirements may apply.

• Valid Military ID will be required upon check-in and military member (or spouse) must stay in the room.

• This offer is for active or retired U.S. military personnel (including active or retired members of the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)). Spouses of Military Service Members and PHS and NOAA Commissioned Corps members also qualify if they are able to present valid and active U.S. Military IDs in the absence of active or retired Military Personnel or Commissioned Corps members.

• May not be combined with any other discount or promotion.

• Additional per-adult charges may apply if there are more than two adults per room.

• Advance reservations required.

• Offer excludes suites in Moderate and Deluxe Resort hotels.

Contact our travel advisors today to plan your next stay at Walt Disney World!

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Enchanted Rose-New Lounge Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

The new “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired lounge coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be called Enchanted Rose! It will be located on the second floor of the lobby,and will celebrate the magic and romance of Disney’s popular live-action movie. Featuring four unique spaces inspired by Belle and the Beast, your Clients will find charm and elegance around every corner. The lounge includes a chandelier inspired by Belle’s flowing ball gown as well as a formal library that will showcase classical baroque designs and French furnishing. A garden room will take its inspiration from the enchanted forest surrounding the castle, and an outdoor patio will evoke the romance of Beast’s garden terrace.

Enchanted Rose will feature a delicious menu with a variety of shareable bites. Guests can snack on an artisanal cheese selection with pine nut bread and raisins or enjoy an exquisite dish of white sturgeon caviar served with egg timbale, crème fraiche, and chives.

In addition, you could try the Mini Smoked Short Rib Sliders with glacier blue cheese and onion marmalade on brioche buns. Or if seafood is more their style, you can order the Espelette Pepper-Spiced Shrimp or Octopus a la Plancha with black olives, blistered tomatoes, and fingerling potatoes. There’s also the Crab and Gnocchetti Gratin, which comes with jumbo lump crab, gnocchetti sardi, robiola bosina mornay, and citrus breadcrumbs.

Other options include truffle fries as well as a house-made flatbread pizza featuring charred broccolini, seasonal mushrooms, fennel sausage, ricotta salata, and tomato confits.

On the beverage menu is a variety of beverages including cocktails and martinis as well as spirits, beer, cider and even a few non-alcoholic options for guests of all ages. Featured cocktails include beverages such as the Island Rose with grapefruit and rose vodka, lime, orgeat, pineapple, bitters, and rose water. You can also sip on the Lavender Fog (dry gin, crème de violette, English breakfast tea, vanilla, and cream) or the Garden Daisy (tequila, midori, lime, egg white, and cucumber). The lounge will also be pouring an extensive collection of wine and Champagne by the glass.

Non-alcoholic options include a Garden Cocktail (non-alcoholic spirit, lime juice, agave nectar, and soda)  as well as the B&B (fresh-brewed iced tea, lemon, blueberry, and basil) and the Rosemary Cooler (Odwalla lemonade, vanilla, and rosemary).

Enchanted Rose will open this fall at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Stay tuned for more details!

 Our travel experts would LOVE to help you plan your next trip to Walt Disney World!

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Takumi-Tei Restaurant Now Open in Japan Pavilion at Epcot!

If you’re looking for a new and unique place to dine this summer, then we have some exciting news for you! Takumi-Tei is officially open at Epcot®! Located in World Showcase, the new signature table-service restaurant is the latest addition to the Japan pavilion. Here you will enjoy an upscale dining experience with exceptional and specialized service tailored to the unique atmosphere this restaurant provides.

The entire Takumi-Tei experience is focused on giving Guests a better understanding of Japanese culture, as explained by the Japanese cultural representatives. From the moment Guests walk in to the moment they put down your chopsticks for the last time, they'll feel as if they've been transported to the island nation and will learn about Japanese traditions and their connection to the natural world. 

In addition to an incredible prix fixe multi-course tasting menu and a chef’s table experience, the dinner menu highlights wagyu beef in a sublime setting along with sushi, sashimi, unique desserts, signature cocktails, premium sake and much more.

You will also find an extensive beverage menu with premium sake, wine, beer and cocktails. Specialty cocktails are themed to each of the five dining rooms and include Kochi (Joto Yuzu citrus sake, rum, fresh mint, yuzu juice and orange), Raiju (Haku Japanese vodka, spiced ginger beer and lime), Sakurajima (Japanese whisky sour smoked with cherrywood), and Kami (Roku gin, Sayuri “White Lilly” Nigori sake, calipco and lychee). 

As of today, Takumi-Tei is open for dinner in the Japan pavilion at Epcot starting at 4 p.m. daily. Walk-ups are currently being accepted, and reservations will be available beginning July 16, 2019!

Can you say yum!? We’d love to help you make reservations for your next visit to Walt Disney World!

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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is Expanding at Walt Disney World Resort!

Big Bibbidi Bobbidi News!!

We have exciting news to share today with fans of Disney royalty!

A new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique location is set to open at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa this summer in order to provide more royal transformations than ever before. The new boutique – the third of its kind at Walt Disney World® Resort – will be located inside what’s currently the Ivy Trellis Salon, which will relocate into Senses – A Disney Spa.

Also based on the popularity of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom® Park, work will begin this spring to expand the location, adding more chairs, a very special magic mirror, and a transformation experience that will help Guests choose the perfect outfits and accessories. The Magic Kingdom Park location will remain open during these enhancements and existing reservations will not be affected.

In case you aren’t familiar, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations currently exist at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney Springs®, and pair up young guests age 3-12 with Fairy Godmothers-in-Training, who give them magical makeovers beyond their wildest Disney dreams, turning them into princesses or gallant knights. A variety of royal transformations are available and may include hairstyling, nail polish, accessories, gowns and more, depending on the package guests choose.

Your Upon A Star Travel expert will be happy to book your Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique reservation!

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MNSSHP Ticket Dates have been announced!!

Time to start planning your Halloween Costumes. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is back this fall for more frightful fun in Magic Kingdom!

On select nights from August 16-November 1, 2019, guest can experience their Magic Kingdom favorites with special décor, treats, entertainment, fireworks, and more. Plus, trick-or-treating around the park and your favorite characters visiting in their Halloween costumes.

August – 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30 

September – 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27 and 29 

October – 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 31 

November 1

The party starts at 7:00pm and goes until Midnight. Tickets are available now so contact your Upon A Star Agent to add this to your itinerary. There is no better time to plan your fall trip to Walt Disney World!

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‘IllumiNations’ Dining Package Coming to Epcot

Starting Jan. 19, 2019, you can enjoy a delicious meal and specially-reserved viewing for the farewell season of "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" with the new dining package!

The “IllumiNations” Dining Package, allows you to sit back and relax on the patio of the Rose & Crown Dining Room, located in the United Kingdom Pavilion, while eating classic British fare and enjoying sweeping views of World Showcase Lagoon. The Rose & Crown patio has a fabulous view of the nighttime spectacular!

The package includes a prix fixe menu that features a selection of Rose & Crown favorites, as well as unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

You will start your meal off with a Scotch Egg or the United Kingdom Cheese Platter, and follow up with popular entrées such as Rose & Crown’s signature Fish and Chips, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Pan-roasted Scottish Salmon, or Bangers and Mash. And for dessert, you will love the Pudding Platter Trio featuring Sticky Toffee Pudding, English Trifle, and Chocolate Nougat Bar. Kids can enjoy a soup or salad with their choice of Cheese and Turkey Flatbread, Turkey Meatball Pasta, Cheesy Pasta, or Fish and Chips as well as either Fruit Salad or Trifle for dessert.

The “IllumiNations” Dining Package is a great new way to experience “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” before the show takes its final bow at the end of summer 2019. Reservations are available starting Jan. 17, 2019 for reservations starting on Jan. 18, 2019. Pricing is $85 per adult (ages 10 and up) and $35 per child (ages 3 to 9), with tax and gratuity included. The experience, showtimes, and menu items are all subject to change without notice, and alcoholic beverages will only be served to guests 21 and up with valid ID. 

What a great way to say goodbye to Illuminations!

Want to add this great experience to your reservation? Contact our travel experts HERE today!

Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs Resort

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has an exciting expansion that’s currently underway! Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled more about the reimagining, including the name of the new 15-story centerpiece of the resort, the Gran Destino Tower!

The tower, which will be completed in July 2019, will serve as the new main entrance point for Guests visiting the resort, and will add a total of 545 new Guest rooms (including 50 suites) to the resort, as well as feature a gorgeous two-story lobby. A themed table-service restaurant is also planned for the top of Gran Destino Tower, which will serve up delicious food and incredible views of the Walt Disney World® Resort.

An oasis set on the shore of Lago Dorado, the reimagined Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort celebrates the daring spirit of the great Spanish explorers, artists, writers and architects. Throughout the resort, Guests will discover a blend of classic Spanish influences, imaginative Disney touches and modern comforts both inside and out. The resort’s more than 1,800 existing rooms have also been fully updated with new fixtures, furnishings and lighting. A second new restaurant is planned to open on an island in the middle of the resort’s 14-acre lake, Lago Dorado, with new walkways stretching across the water, making it convenient no matter where guests stay at the resort. And a fresh color palette will tie the entire resort experience together, blending the new and the newly reimagined.

If this sounds great to you, we will soon be able to book guests here for stays starting July 2019!

Contact our travel experts HERE today for more info about booking your next Walt Disney Vacation!

Fall Into Magic Promotion with Walt Disney World

Kick Off Fall with this incredible offer that includes an itinerary full of magical must-dos and exclusive experiences just for Guests on this package, plus a 5-night stay at a select Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort and 4-day Theme Park tickets with Park Hopper® Option!

 Starting at $149.00 per person, per night for a family of four in a standard room at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. Total package price: $2,980.

Book through August 19, 2018.

Your fantastic fall itinerary includes:

• Tuesday, September 4, 2018: an exclusive “Welcome to Fall” dinner at Epcot inspired by the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
• Wednesday, September 5, 2018: a nighttime Kilimanjaro Safaris tour followed by an exclusive showing of Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park after park closing
• Thursday, September 6, 2018: two hours of exclusive evening access to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Friday, September 7, 2018: tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom park.
•  Price based on 2 adults, 1 junior and 1 child. The number of packages allocated for this offer is limited. Valid Theme Park admission required to attend Theme Park events included with this offer. Theme Park tickets with Park Hopper Option must be used within 14 days of first use. First use must be by December 31, 2019.

Book by August 19, 2018―and get excited for a vacation packed with adventure and spook-tacular memories!

Contact our travel experts today HERE to book this very limited offer!

Candlelight Processional Dates Announced!

We’re happy to share that the 2018 Epcot® International Festival of the Holidays will return to the park Nov. 18-Dec. 30, 2018. The Candlelight Processional also returns this year and for the first time, the popular holiday tradition will open for Thanksgiving on Nov. 22-Dec. 30, 2018.

The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays invites you to discover holiday cheer throughout the park and across all 11 World Showcase pavilions. Special entertainment, storytellers, seasonal favorites at Holiday Kitchens, and eye-catching holiday decor are all part of the fun. Evenings during this time are topped off with a special holiday presentation of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.”

The Candlelight Processional, a holiday must-do for many Epcot Guests, is a retelling of the traditional Christmas story read by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by a massed choir and live orchestra.

Stay tuned for info on the narrators and dining packages!

It's not too late to get a reservation for the holiday!! Contact our traveL experts today HERE