Black Friday Travel Specials!

Black Friday Specials are here!

All Specials are subject to availability .

Join us on our Spring Break trip to The Fives Beach in Playa Del Carmen! March 28-April 4, 2021!

SAVE $75.00 OFF when you book by Sunday November 29th, 2020 Email your Upon A Star Travel Expert or email us at info@uponastartravel.com

Our partner are Karisma Resorts are having their best sales ever! Save up to 79& off room rates and receive up to $1,000 in resort credits! Book now through December 7, 2020 and travel by December 20, 2021! This is a great time to save big and have an amazing vacation! Available at Azul Beach Riviera Cancun, Nickelodeon Punta Cana, Margaritaville Island Reserve, Generations Riviera Maya, El Dorado Resorts and Azul Beach Negril! Email your Upon A Star Travel Expert or email us at info@uponastartravel.com

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Dear Mom and Dad, your kiddos asked us to relay the message. Book an unforgettable family getaway at @hrhrivieramaya and take advantage of savings of up to 62%, plus the kids stay free. Offer is valid now through November 29. Email your Upon A Star Travel Expert or email us at info@uponastartravel.com The same specials are available at Hard Rock Riviera Maya.

Spend the holidays in paradise at Palace Resorts the 2 for 1, buy one room, get one room free, promo that is back only for a limited time! This is a Black Friday sale you do not want to miss. Book now until December 4th, 2020 and travel from December 22nd, 2020 through January 3rd, 2021. Email your Upon A Star Travel Expert or email us at info@uponastartravel.com The same specials are available at Hard Rock Riviera Maya. Available at Le Blanc Spa and Resort as well!

Black Friday Specials at Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Playa Del Carmen!

Save 40% the best rate available
20% off food and beverage
20% off the renowned Banyan Tree Spa!!

Book by November 30, 2020 and travel by Dec 20, 2021

There are so many fabulous Black Friday travel specials out there! Let us help you find the perfect one!

Contact your Upon A Star Travel Expert today or email us at info@uponastartravel.com



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. 

Contact your Upon A Star Travel Expert today for more info!!

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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.

info@uponastartravel.com

Disney Cruise Line Summer 2021 Itineraries coming soon.................

We’re excited to unveil that during the summer of 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to Greece and other must-see Mediterranean locales. Plus, now’s your chance to experience bucket list-worthy destinations in Northern Europe, explore wild Alaska or cast off on a tropical voyage.

Advance Booking for Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club Members

If you’re currently a Platinum, Gold or Silver Castaway Club member, take advantage of the opportunity to book new cruises before they go on sale to the general public on February 28, 2020. Contact your Upon A Star Travel expert right away to start talking itineraries and sailing!

When to Book:

• February 25, 2020: Platinum Members

• February 26, 2020: Platinum and Gold Members

• February 27, 2020: Platinum, Gold and Silver Members

• February 28, 2020: All Guests

The Mediterranean and Greek Isles

Set the tone for a spectacular summer season when you book one of our diverse Mediterranean voyages! You’ll discover 6- and 7-night cruises that include culturally rich destinations in Spain, Italy and France—and 8-, 9- and 11-night cruises that include stops to beyond-stunning islands in the Greek Archipelago.

2021 Disney Magic 6-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona: 5/29

Day 1: Barcelona, Spain
Day 2: Cannes, France
Day 3: La Spezia (Florence, Pisa), Italy
Day 4: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 5: Salerno (Pompeii), Italy
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: Barcelona, Spain

2021 Disney Magic 6-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona: 7/17

Day 1: Barcelona, Spain
Day 2: Villefranche (Monte Carlo, Cannes, Nice), France
Day 3: Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy
Day 4: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 5: Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: Barcelona, Spain

2021 Disney Magic 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona: 5/22

Day 1: Barcelona, Spain
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Day 4: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 5: Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy
Day 6: Toulon (Provence), France
Day 7: At Sea
Day 8: Barcelona, Spain

2021 Disney Magic 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona Ending in Civitavecchia (Rome): 6/4

Day 1: Barcelona, Spain
Day 2: Cannes, France
Day 3: Ajaccio, France
Day 4: Genoa (Milan), Italy
Day 5: Livorno (Florence, Pisa), Italy
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Day 8: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

2021 Disney Magic 8-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome): 6/11

Day 1: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 2: Messina (Sicily), Italy
Day 3: At Sea
Day 4: Santorini, Greece
Day 5: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Day 6: Mykonos, Greece
Day 7: At Sea
Day 8: Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Day 9: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

2021 Disney Magic 8-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome): 6/19

Day 1: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Kefalonia, Greece
Day 4: Mykonos, Greece
Day 5: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Day 6: Santorini, Greece
Day 7: At Sea
Day 8: Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Day 9: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

2021 Disney Magic 9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome): 6/27

Day 1: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 4: Katakolon, Greece
Day 5: Mykonos, Greece
Day 6: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Day 7: Santorini, Greece
Day 8: At Sea
Day 9: Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Day 10: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

2021 Disney Magic 11-Night Mediterranean Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) Ending in Barcelona: 7/6

Day 1: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 2: Messina (Sicily), Italy
Day 3: At Sea
Day 4: Santorini, Greece
Day 5: Mykonos, Greece
Day 6: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Day 7: At Sea
Day 8: Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Day 9: Olbia (Sardinia), Italy
Day 10: La Spezia (Florence, Pisa), Italy
Day 11: Toulon (Provence), France
Day 12: Barcelona, Spain

Alaska

Explore the walkable cosmopolitan city of Vancouver before or after you cast off on a voyage into the Alaskan wild. Select from round-trip itineraries that feature relaxing days at sea, encounters with colossal glaciers and stops to historic ports of call like Ketchikan (aka the “Salmon Capital of the World”).

2021 Disney Wonder 5-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver: 7/7

Day 1: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Dawes Glacier, Alaska
Day 4: Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 5: At Sea
Day 6: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada

2021 Disney Wonder 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver: 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 and 9/6

Day 1: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Dawes Glacier, Alaska
Day 4: Skagway, Alaska
Day 5: Juneau, Alaska
Day 6: Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 7: At Sea
Day 8: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada

2021 Disney Wonder 9-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver: 6/28

Day 1: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 4: Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Day 5: Juneau, Alaska
Day 6: Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
Day 7: Sitka, Alaska
Day 8: At Sea
Day 9: Victoria (British Columbia), Canada
Day 10: Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada

The Caribbean

Soak up an intoxicating mix of sun, sand and crystal-blue waters on a 6-, 7- or 9-night voyage to some of the Caribbean’s most popular ports of call.

WESTERN CARIBBEAN

2021 Disney Fantasy 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 6/6 and 6/20

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico
Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman
Day 5: At Sea
Day 6: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 7: Port Canaveral, Florida

2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 7/31, 8/14, 8/28, 9/11 and 9/25

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico
Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman
Day 5: Falmouth, Jamaica
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida

EASTERN CARIBBEAN

2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 6/26, 7/10, 8/7, 8/21, 9/4 and 9/18

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: At Sea
Day 4: Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Day 5: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida

2021 Disney Fantasy 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 7/3

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: At Sea
Day 4: Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Day 5: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 8: Port Canaveral, Florida 

SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN

2021 Disney Fantasy 9-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral: 7/22

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: At Sea
Day 4: Basseterre, St. Kitts
Day 5: Castries, St. Lucia
Day 6: St. John’s, Antigua
Day 7: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Day 8: At Sea
Day 9: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 10: Port Canaveral, Florida

The Bahamas

Cast off from Port Canaveral to a variety of idyllic destinations that strike a balance between relaxation and fun—including Disney Castaway Cay, our private island paradise.

2021 Disney Dream 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 and 9/24

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida

2021 Disney Fantasy 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 6/17

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 3: At Sea
Day 4: Port Canaveral, Florida

2021 Disney Fantasy 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 5/29 and 6/2

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida

2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 6/7, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/27

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida

2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 6/14

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 3: At Sea
Day 4: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida

2021 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: 7/19

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 3: Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: Port Canaveral, Florida

2021 Disney Fantasy 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 Stops at Disney Castaway Cay: 7/17

Day 1: Port Canaveral, Florida
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 4: Nassau, The Bahamas
Day 5: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 6: Port Canaveral, Florida

Transatlantic

Sail from Miami to Barcelona on the ultimate 2-week vacation at sea, featuring picturesque ports within Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.

2021 Disney Magic 13-Night Eastbound Transatlantic Cruise from Miami Ending in Barcelona: 5/9

Day 1: Miami, Florida
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: At Sea
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: At Sea
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: At Sea
Day 8: Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal
Day 9: At Sea
Day 10: Lisbon, Portugal
Day 11: Cadiz, Spain
Day 12: Gibraltar, United Kingdom
Day 13: Cartagena, Spain
Day 14: Barcelona, Spain

Our travel experts are ready to help you find the perfect Disney Cruise for your family! Contact us HERE today!!

Marvel Day at Sea Returns to Disney Cruise Line in 2021!

Calling all Marvel Fans!!

The first Marvel Day at Sea cruise of 2020 has set sail aboard the Disney Magic ! And while we’re celebrating the start of these epic cruise vacations, we have even more news to share – Marvel Day at Sea will return to Disney Cruise Line in 2021! Once again, you will have the chance to experience the largest assembly of Marvel Super Heroes and Villains on one ship.

Check out all the different itineraries that will feature this epic day at sea in 2021!

2021 Itineraries: Marvel Day at Sea
Beginning Jan. 9, 2021, Marvel Day at Sea will take place on nine five-night Caribbean and Bahamian cruises sailing from Miami.

Departing Jan. 9, Jan. 23, Feb. 20, 2021, the Western Caribbean itinerary includes a stop at Cozumel, Mexico and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay.

Departing Feb. 6 and March 6, 2021, the Western Caribbean itinerary includes Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Castaway Cay.

Departing Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15 and March 1, 2021, the Bahamian itinerary includes Key West, Nassau and Castaway Cay.

We would love to help you plan your next Disney Cruise Line cruise! Contact our travel experts HERE today for more info!!

Foodie Guide to Epcot International Festival of the Holidays 2019

The Epcot® International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth is BACK! Celebrating joyous holiday traditions from around the globe, this year’s festival is presented by AdventHealth and runs Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, 2019 and features a variety of yuletide decorations, flavors, family-friendly activities, and of course, the wondrous “Candlelight Processional.”

The official Holiday Cookie Stroll is also returning this year with yummy cookies galore! You can purchase any five cookies from any of the official cookie stroll locations noted in their Passport, making sure to collect a matching stamp for each cookie purchased. Once they’ve collected 5 stamps, bring the stamped Passport to Holiday Sweets & Treats for a complimentary completer cookie!  This activity is great for the kids, and can be completed at your leisure. They can even bring back your stamped Passport to Epcot at any time during the festival to complete their stroll. And what’s more, there’s a variety of new cookies for to enjoy this year!

Here's a closer look at all the yummy details of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays.

GF indicates “Gluten/Wheat Friendly” items

KA indicates Kid-approved items.

Feast of the Three Kings (Near the Mexico Pavilion):

Food Items:

• Pastelón: Sofrito-marinated Beef with Sweet Plantains and Olives (GF)

• Queso Fresco-stuffed Arepa topped with Shrimp, Crushed Avocado Aji and Tomato Sauce (GF)

• Arepas topped with Melted Queso Fresco (GF, KA)

• Tres Leches Rice Pudding with Pumpkin Seeds (GF)

• Chocolate Crinkle Cookie

Beverages:

• Coquito: Tropical Eggnog (non-alcoholic, KA)

• M.I.A. Beer Company Tres Reyes Mango Golden, Doral, FL

• Coquito: Tropical Eggnog with a Bacardi Gold Dark Rum Floater

Holiday Sweets & Treats (Promenade Refreshments):

Food Items:

• Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, and Peppermint Candy (GF, KA)

• Santa Mickey Sugar Cookie

Beverages:

• Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic, KA)

• Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea (non-alcoholic)

• Shipyard Eggnog White Porter, Clearwater, FL

• Hot Cocoa with Assorted Cordials (Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico Liqueur or Fireball Cinnamon Whisky)

• Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and Whipped Cream Vodka

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen (Between Morocco and France):

Food Items:

• Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard

• Smoked Salmon Potato Latke

• Potato Latkes with Sour Cream (KA)

• Sufganiyot: Mini Jelly-filled Donuts

• Black and White Cookie

Beverages:

• Egg Cream: Milk, Chocolate Syrup and Seltzer (non-alcoholic)

• Shmaltz Brewing Company Chanukah Hanukkah Pass the Beer, Clifton Park, NY

• Blue Cosmo Cocktail

Refreshment Port (Near the Canada Pavilion):

Food Items:

• Turkey Poutine: French Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, and Crispy Onions

Beverage Items:

• T.G. Lee Eggnog (non-alcoholic)

• T.G. Lee Eggnog with Spiced Rum

These are just some of the tasty treat available at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays!

Want to check it out in person?

Contact us HERE today!

Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starts this week at Magic Kingdom® Park. This special ticketed event occurs on select nights throughout November and December and features exclusive food and beverage offerings, special entertainment and character greetings, festive dance parties, complimentary holiday cookies throughout the park, and more. This year’s party begins on Nov. 8, 2019, and this Foodie Guide contains all of the delicious info you need to know!

And of course, you can always enhance your festive experience with two special add-ons this year: Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party (with reserved viewing for the holiday parade) and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party (with either Tomorrowland Terrace or Plaza Garden fireworks viewing). Both of these special events offer wonderful buffets of holiday eats and treats as well as a place to hang out, relax, and watch favorite holiday time entertainment. Reservations are available through Disneyworld.com.

Now, on to the eats and treats! As always, our incredible Magic Kingdom chefs have outdone themselves with this year’s assortment. And in addition to the party-exclusive treats listed below, there are also many items available all day, every day! 

Olaf’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Cake (Available Daily at Main Street Bakery) – Gluten-friendly chocolate cake layered with chocolate crispy pearls, chocolate panna cotta, and marshmallow fluff!

Snowflake Brownie (Available Daily at Casey’s Corner) – Chocolate brownie decorated with sugar snowflakes and icing

Holiday Mickey Cinnamon Roll (Available Daily at Main Street Bakery) – A Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll garnished with red and green icing and a white chocolate Mickey Santa hat!

Carved Turkey Sandwich (Party Exclusive, Available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café) – Oven-roasted turkey with Applewood smoked bacon, smoked gouda, chipotle garlic aïoli, lettuce, and tomato on a roll.

Christmas Cookie Milkshake (Available Daily at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies) – Cookie butter milkshake topped with whipped cream and a Mickey marshmallow straw

Christmas Cookie Sundae (Available Daily at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies) – Cookie butter soft-serve topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles, and a white chocolate piece

Gaston’s Cheese Dip (Party Exclusive, Available at Gaston’s Tavern) – Beer cheese dip with smoked bacon bits served with breadstick antlers

An Orange Bird Christmas (Party Exclusive, Available at Sunshine Tree Terrace) – Orange-scented white chocolate mousse filled with orange curd with a citrus almond cream cake, buttercream leaves, and a white chocolate piece

Cherry & Pistachio Float (Available Daily at Aloha Isle) – Cherry and pistachio swirl soft-serve served over cold hot chocolate

Kakamora Float (Party Exclusive, Available at Aloha Isle) – Coconut soft-serve served on top of pineapple juice and non-alcoholic blue curaçao syrup topped with a chocolate Kakamora cake pop

Santa Mickey Waffle Sundae (Available Daily at Sleepy Hollow) – Red velvet waffle topped with mint-chip ice cream, seasonal sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and peppermint powder

There’s also an array of complimentary goodies that your Clients won’t want to miss out on (included in the price of your Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ticket). Alternative healthy and allergy-friendly goodies are also available upon request.

Complimentary Goodies

• Pinocchio Village Haus: Snickerdoodle Cookie, Hot Chocolate, and Fanta

• Storybook Snacks Cart: Snowman Pretzel

• Miner’s Cove: Peppermint Cookie

• Friar’s Nook: Chocolate Chip Cookie

• Lunching Pad: Ginger Molasses Cookie and Apple Cider

• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café: Peppermint Cookie, Hot Chocolate, and Apple Cider

• Jungle Cruise: Ginger Molasses Cookie

• Tortuga Tavern: Snowman Pretzel and Fanta

• Golden Oak Outpost: Snickerdoodle Cookie

• Diamond Horseshoe: Chocolate Chip Cookie and Eggnog

Remember, unless otherwise noted, all of these items are exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights Nov. 8 – Dec. 22, 2019. And be sure to check out the My Disney Experience app to mobile order meals and snacks on demand, pay in advance, and skip the line at select quick-service food and beverage locations. It’s the best way for your Clients to maximize your time in the park!

Ready to plan your next Walt Disney World Vacation?

Contact us HERE today!!

More Mobile Ordering Options at Walt Disney World Resort!

Did you know the mobile order service is now available at more than 35 locations throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort theme parks, Disney Springs® and select Disney Resort hotels?

This popular service, available through the My Disney Experience app*, allows you to order ahead from wherever they happen to be and pick up food and beverages at your convenience – from DOLE Whip at Magic Kingdom® Park to Blue Milk at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and even some of our new, flavorful plant-based dishes. If you purchased a package with a Disney dining plan, they can also redeem their meal and snack credits directly through the service.

Over the past several months, they have expanded the mobile order service to even more Disney Resort hotel dining locations, including Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. With these latest additions, the service is now available at 14 Disney Resort hotels, a great option whether you are looking to start your day with Mickey Waffles or enjoy dinner and dessert after returning from a fun-filled day at the parks.

So, if you are ready to spend less time waiting and more time playing, be sure to use the mobile order service during your next Disney visit!

Ready to book an amazing memory filled trip to Walt Disney World?

Our expert travel advisors can help you plan it all!! Contact them HERE today!

Disney Cruise Line Fall 2020 Itineraries!

In fall 2020, Disney Cruise Line will enchant Guests of all ages with Halloween and winter holiday celebrations on sailings departing from New York, California, Texas and Florida. The 2020 fall season offers a range of itineraries that will visit a variety of tropical locales, with most sailings featuring that extra-special Disney holiday sparkle.

Sailings to Bermuda and Canada from New York

The Disney Magic returns to New York in October for sailings to Bermuda and Canada, all featuring Halloween on the High Seas. Three five-night cruises offer two days in Bermuda, giving Guests extra time to indulge in the island’s famous pink-sand beaches, abundant water activities, stylish shopping and distinctive blend of British and Caribbean culture. One five-night cruise will visit Canada’s charming seaport cities including Saint John, New Brunswick and Halifax, the provincial capital of Nova Scotia.

Baja and Mexican Riviera Voyages from California 

The Disney Wonder sets sail from San Diego in September, with Halloween on the High Seas cruises to Baja and the Mexican Riviera. Baja itineraries of two, three, four and five nights highlight the region’s famous beaches and water activities with calls on Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico. One seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise, with additional stops in Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta, completes the southern California sailings. On Nov. 6, the Disney Wonder departs San Diego for a 14-night Panama Canal crossing.

Bahamas and Caribbean Cruises from Texas          

From late November through December, the Disney Wonder will make Galveston, Texas, its homeport for Very MerrytimeCruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas, with four-, five-, six- and seven-night sailings. Caribbean itineraries include stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico and Grand Cayman. Bahamian cruises feature stops at Nassau, Bahamas and Key West, Florida, as well as Disney’s private island Castaway Cay.

Tropical Island Vacations from Florida

In fall 2020, the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream will sail to the Bahamas and Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida. Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises will delight guests on most sailings. The Disney Fantasy will sail three-, four-, five-, six-, seven- and eight-night Bahamian and Caribbean itineraries. The Disney Dream will sail three- and four-night Bahamian cruises. Each of these cruises includes a day of fun in the sun on Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island, reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line Guests.

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• June 10, 2019: Platinum Members

• June 11, 2019: Platinum and Gold Members

• June 12, 2019: Platinum, Gold and Silver Members

• June 13, 2019: all Guests

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New Holiday Fireworks for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!

This holiday season, the skies above Magic Kingdom® Park will sparkle to life like never before during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with the debut of an all-new fireworks show that can be enjoyed across the park!  

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show, hosted by the one-and-only Minnie Mouse, will celebrate the magic of Christmas with medleys of beloved holiday songs, from “Joy to the World” and “Deck the Halls” to “Up on the House Top” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.”  The holiday music will evoke heartfelt moments of home and family, as well as the festive fun of the season before an incredible finale you won’t want to miss.

You will be able to see the fireworks show during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights Nov. 8-Dec. 22, 2019.   And if they're looking for an extra magical way to celebrate the brand new show in its first year, our fireworks dessert parties are the perfect option! You can add on this experience to enjoy treats, including chocolate-dipped strawberries, cupcakes, ice cream, seasonal fruits, cheeses and other festive favorites while taking advantage of dedicated, dazzling views of the show.

Along with our new show, each of this year’s 23 nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will feature performances of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show.  And during A Frozen Holiday Wish stage show, Queen Elsa will magically transform Cinderella Castle with glistening ice.  

During Party nights, your Clients can also experience select rides and attractions (including the “Jingle Cruise”), savor complimentary treats, discover event-exclusive merchandise, delight to a magical “snowfall” in Main Street, U.S.A., and more.  

There’s still time to add Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!! Below are the the dates for 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

Nov. : 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24

Dec. : 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22

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New Summer One World Ticket for Walt Disney World Resort

Now, more than ever, Walt Disney World Resort is the place to make lifelong memories with family and friends. For the first time, you can purchase the new Summer One World Ticket as a great way to experience all that’s fresh and exciting at the resort’s four theme parks and two water parks, with six admissions for only $74 per admission (plus tax) – a total price of $444 (plus tax).* 

Starting June 4, you will be able to purchase the Summer One World Ticket! For a total price of $444 (plus tax), this ticket includes one admission to each of the Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks.

Ticket details:

• Summer One World Tickets must be purchased between Jun 4, 2019, and Aug. 23, 2019.

• Each Summer One World Ticket includes six admissions – one admission to each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks and each of the two water parks.

• You have flexibility in how you use these tickets, including visiting more than one park per day.

• Tickets must be used June 4, 2019 - Aug. 28, 2019.

Pairing the Summer One World Ticket with a Disney resort hotel stay helps you remain immersed in magic for every moment of a Walt Disney World vacation. And, you can save up to 25 percent on rooms at select Disney resort hotels for stays most nights May 28, 2019, through Aug. 28, 2019, when booking through Aug. 28, 2019.** 

What a great deal! We would LOVE to help you plan your next Walt Disney World visit!

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9 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World this Fall!!

Spring is in full bloom, but we've got some great reasons why your Clients should visit Walt Disney World Resort this fall.  Here are 9 great experiences you can have later this year.

1. New Fireworks Show for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be held on 36 select nights from Aug. 16-Nov. 1, 2019. The specially ticketed event will include a new Halloween-themed nighttime show this year featuring state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting and dazzling fireworks that come together to tell a not-so-scary story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. The show will take you along for a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house.

2. Record Number of Days Set for Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

This Epcot® celebration of cuisine, music and more takes place Aug. 29-Nov. 23, 2019 – a record 87 days. During this foodie festival, the park will brim with marketplaces, culinary demonstrations, beverage seminars, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, specialty merchandise and much more.

3. Last Call for “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” as “Epcot Forever” Debuts Oct. 1

For nearly 20 years, “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” has entertained millions as the nighttime spectacular that brought each day at Epcot to a thrilling close. You have marveled as World Showcase lagoon came to life with fireworks, fountains and lasers paying homage to the joyful story of humanity and the remarkable achievements of our time. The show’s final night will be Sept. 30, 2019 to make way for an all-new, limited-time spectacular, “Epcot Forever,” debuting Oct. 1, 2019. This new show will be a celebration of the past, present and future of Epcot featuring fireworks, lasers and choreographed special-effect kites accompanied by a stirring collection of songs celebrating Epcot.

4. Bounce into Fall at Disney Springs with NBA Experience and Special Seasonal Offerings

Basketball is officially “in season” this fall, after NBA Experience holds a championship-worthy grand opening Aug. 12, 2019 at Disney Springs®. When you step into this re-creation of a modern NBA arena, they’ll feel what it’s like to be a basketball superstar through 13 unique interactive and hands-on experiences where Disney magic merges with the thrills of the NBA and WNBA.

5. Make the Jump to Lightspeed in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

On the heels of its Aug. 29, 2019 grand opening, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® gives you the chance this fall to live their own Star Wars stories. While visiting the land, your can stop for a drink at Oga’s Cantina or discover rare artifacts at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, among other immersive experiences. The groundbreaking attraction Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run gives Guests control of the iconic spacecraft as the ship hurtles through space on a smuggling mission.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its experiences are subject to capacity.

6. Disney Skyliner Takes Flight

A new mode of transportation will float through the air around Walt Disney World this fall when Disney Skyliner, a state-of-the-art gondola system, begins gliding across the sky. Disney Skyliner will conveniently connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, as well as the 15th Disney Vacation Club property, Disney’s Riviera Resort (planned to open in mid-December). Select gondolas will have iconic Disney characters incorporated into their exterior designs to give the appearance that a Disney pal is riding along with you. Disney Skyliner will offer a new way to experience Walt Disney World with amazing views only available from the sky.

7. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lights Up at Night

As the sun sets earlier and earlier this fall, “Rivers of Light: We Are One” will come to life on Discovery River in Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. This nighttime show includes dramatic new imagery and familiar animal characters from Disney Nature films along with a colorful tapestry of unforgettable moments from Disney animation.

8. Disney Resort Hotels Have Plenty New to Explore

To welcome fall travelers, there’s always something new at Disney resort hotels. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will greet you with its new 15-story Gran Destino tower (opening this summer), adding 500-plus guestrooms – including suites and concierge-level services – and crowned by a rooftop restaurant. New waterfront dining and a retail shopping area have come to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, while a mid-December opening is planned for Disney’s Riviera Resort, a Disney Vacation Club property inspired by the grandeur and enchantment of the European Riviera.

9. 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Marks 10-Year Milestone

This fall’s runDisney race season is a delectable celebration 10 years in the making as the 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend takes place Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2019. Filled with a delicious slate of events and Disney magic along every mile, this year’s event includes a 5K, 10K, half marathon and kids’ races. During this year’s Disney Fall Feast 5K, you can run, jog or walk their way around Epcot for the first time during this fall event. At the Nov. 3, 2019 post-race party, enjoy after-hours access to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, including marketplaces and select Epcot attractions. 

There are so many reasons to visit Walt Disney World this Fall!

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‘Rivers of Light: We Are One’ Coming to Animal Kingdom!!

Since its introduction more than two years ago, “Rivers of Light” has enchanted Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park Guests with a nighttime pageant of beautifully illuminated lantern floats, grand theatrical imagery, a soaring musical score and innovative special effects. This summer, the next chapter of this spectacle will unfold with the debut of “Rivers of Light: We Are One.”

“Rivers of Light: We Are One” introduces additional, stunning imagery and familiar animal characters from Disney nature films, along with a colorful tapestry of classic moments from Disney animation, to express our connection with animals and the emotions and milestones we all share in our journey through the great circle of life.

The music of “Rivers of Light: We Are One” weaves together the original musical score and familiar Disney themes to create a powerful arrangement that inspires and carries us through moments of discovery, fun, friendship, fear, love and family.

“Rivers of Light: We Are One” comes to the Discovery River Amphitheater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, beginning Memorial Day Weekend 2019

Can’t wait to see this new show!!

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Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy has become a real winner with little ones.! Hotshot #95 dazzles like never before in this awesome new addition to Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.  

Families buckle up for high-octane fun that begins outside the Sunset Showcase with a lively pre-show experience featuring Lightning McQueen’s pit crew. There are games like Tire Toss, photo ops with Cruz Ramirez, an energizing dance party hosted by D.J. — and the soundtrack is genius. All of this leads to an indoor theater for the big show that’s loaded with action, trivia questions, and a 200-foot long wraparound screen sure to keep rookie racers totally engaged.

And wait till you see the legendary Lightning McQueen in person and learn all his tricks on the course. Ka-Chow! Take a look at the fun these little ones had.

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The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will run August 29-November 23. That makes it

the longest Food & Wine Festival in the park’s history at 87 days! Eat to the Beat Concert Series will

run August 29-November 19 and will feature a lineup of pop, rock, R&B, country, Christian, swing

and Latin artists. Note that the concert series will conclude a few days earlier than the festival in

order to set the stage for the return of the Candlelight Processional. This year’s festival will continue

its tradition of offering tasty dishes, fine dining events, and appearances by favorite Disney

culinarians and top celebrity chefs.

The 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays returns November 29-December 30. The

park’s seasonal celebration invites guests to discover holiday cheer across all 11 World Showcase

pavilions and throughout the park. Special entertainment, storytellers, seasonal favorites at Holiday

Kitchens and eye-catching holiday decor are all part of the fun. The Candlelight Processional, a

holiday must-do for many Epcot guests, will feature nightly retellings of the traditional Christmas

story read by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by a massed choir and live orchestra.

These are amazing experiences at Walt Disney World! It’s not too late to plan a FABULOUS trip! Contact your Upon A Star Travel expert today!

Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Get ready to experience a new dining adventure honoring some of the most majestic and endangered African animals and celebrating the beloved story of “The Lion King.” Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night offers a unique way to dine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a family-friendly progressive dining experience drawing inspiration from the many facets of African cultures and animals.

Your journey begins with a welcome reception at the Wildlife Express Train Station and takes you on a fun-filled adventure to the train station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, then continues on to Harambe Market. Throughout the night, you’ll take in sights, sounds, and scrumptious flavors in celebration of “The Lion King” and the Big Five game animals: the African elephant, the rhinoceros, the Cape buffalo, the leopard, and our host animal, the lion. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the importance of the Big Five and the challenges they face around the world as well as how Disney is working to protect them. 

Starting at the train station, you’ll receive light hors d’oeuvres, snacks, and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) while enjoying acoustic music before hopping on the train to ride over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with more light bites and sips. And hanging out in the train station, familiar friends Timon and Rafiki will be available for character greetings and fun interactive activities for all ages. Once you’ve finished up at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, hop back on the train and get ready to venture over to Harambe Market for the main event. Throughout the marketplace, you’ll enjoy an array of sweet and savory dishes paired with unique beverages. 

Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night begins on July 24, 2019, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Pricing is $125 plus tax for adults and $99 plus tax for children ages 3-9 and separate park admission is required. Reservations can be made starting April 3rd!

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Jaleo Opening at Disney Springs West Side!

We are so excited about this!!

There has been much anticipation around the opening of Jaleo by Chef José Andrés, which celebrates traditional Spanish cuisine in a festive atmosphere. Today, we're happy to announce the wait is over – Jaleo at Disney Springs® West Side is slated to open for dinner on March 17, 2019.

Jaleo at Disney Springs will feature an extensive menu of tapas, the traditional small plates of Spain, as well as savory paellas, sangrias, and a selection of Spanish wines and sherries. The celebration of these flavors in an inviting, vibrant atmosphere is a hallmark of all Jaleo restaurants. 

Jaleo offers an excellent selection of embutidos (cured ibérico ham, pork chorizo, and spreadable cured sausage) and quesos (cheese from cow, goat, and sheep’s milk). The Queso Massimo, an Asturian raw cow’s milk cheese made exclusively for Chef José Andrés and Jaleo, is cured for four months with the pulp from Asturian apples.

A variety of authentic paellas cooked over a wood-fired paella pit are a highlight and are available by the plate or pan. Select specialty paellas are available each night with entire pans prepared to order for eight or more guests and presented tableside.

Ensaladas y Mas options include Gazpacho estilo Algeciras, the classic chilled Spanish soup made with tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers; Ensalada de coles de bruselas con albaricoques, manzanas y jamón serrano, a delicious dish of warm Brussels sprouts salad with apricots, apple, and serrano ham; and Ensalada de remolacha con citricos which is a salad of red beets, citrus, Valdeón cheese, and pistachios with sherry dressing.

Perfect for sharing will be traditional chicken fritters (Croquetas de pollo) and Aceitunas modernas y clásicas – ‘Ferran Adrià’ liquid olives and gordal olives stuffed with piquillo pepper and anchovy. A traditional Spanish omelette with potatoes and onions (Tortilla de patatas clásica) is also offered for the table.

On the restaurant’s front corner adjacent to the Jaleo entrance will be Pepe by José Andrés, the first brick and mortar location of the chef’s popular Spanish food truck. Pepe will be open for lunch and dinner beginning March 17.  

Jaleo at Disney Springs will be open for dinner starting March 17 with lunch service beginning later in the month.

The Ultimate Tahiti Exploration!

Leave your worries behind & escape to the radiant & carefree islands of Tahiti & Moorea on this exhilarating & affordable jaunt through French Polynesia. Escorted by your private guide, begin your tour in the Tahitian capital of Papeete, which is rich in history & natural splendor. From the blooming sanctuary of the Vaipahi Gardens, the colorful artwork at the Gauguin Museum, the bewitching black-sand beaches to its stunning & bounteous waterfalls, Papeete is a city not soon forgotten. 

Take a look at this amazing itinerary!

DAY 1: PAPEETE

Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to the port.

Accommodation: Le Royal Tahitien (3*)

Le Royal Tahitien hotel is located only three kilometers from Papeete and built on the grounds where the Royal Pomare Family, the last Ruling Dynasty, once lived and played. The Hotel offers a retreat where privacy and tranquility prevails. Take a stroll through an idyllic haven with flower-filled tropical gardens. Considered to be one of Tahiti's treasure spots, swim in the warm, untroubled waters of the lagoon or relax pool side with a tropical drink. Le Royal Tahitien is highly recommended for those" who want to get away from it all" for a truly relaxing experience.

DAY 2: PAPEETE

Take a 4x4 to the very heart of the island of Tahiti. Admire the valley of Papenoo which is famous for its rivers and enjoy the incredible waterfall and tropical plant views. This is a relaxing place where you can really get back to nature. Your guide will be present throughout the journey and will answer any questions you may have about local flora and fauna and geology.

Accommodation: Le Royal Tahitien (3*)

DAY 3: PAPEETE - MOOREA

Meet your driver for a port transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Enjoy this transfer aboard a ferry from Papeete to Moorea.

A private vehicle with driver will provide a transfer between Moorea and the airport.

Accommodation: Les Tipaniers (2*)

On Moorea, the most beautiful island in the Pacific and the closest to Tahiti (8 minutes by air or 30 minutes by catamaran), the Hotel "Les Tipaniers" awaits nature lovers who can appreciate the beauty and authenticity of this little Paradise.

DAY 4: MOOREA

Explore the circle island of Moorea from its prestine lagoon. Your guide will take you on a journey through the history of the Opunohu and Cook's Bay, boasting fantastic views of this tropical paradise. Work up an appetite in the lagoon’s turquoise waters amongst the coral, tropical fish and stingrays, before stopping to enjoy a lunch time picnic on the island.

Accommodation: Les Tipaniers (2*)

DAY 5: MOOREA - PAPEETE

A private vehicle with driver will provide a transfer between Moorea and the airport.

Enjoy this transfer aboard a ferry from Moorea to Papeete.

Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to the port.

Accommodation: Depart (Intl Airport)

Depart Tahiti.

These are just some of the special inclusions:

Feast on a mouthwatering meal as you picnic on Moorea.

• Learn the history of Opunohu and Cook’s Bay with expert guide.

• Embark on a 4x4 journey through the valleys of Papenoo.

• Private transfers throughout.

• Featuring expertly selected hotels.

Add this amazing tour to your bucket list!!

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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!

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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!

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