Celebrate ‘Frozen 2’ at Epcot on November 22, 2019!

Check out the brand-new trailer for Frozen 2 now, and see the film in theaters November 22. Why was Elsa born with magical powers? What truths about the past await Elsa as she ventures into the unknown to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond Arendelle?

If you are fans of “Frozen”, you're in for a cool time! you are invited to celebrate “Frozen 2” at Epcot® with all-new experiences starting on Nov. 22, 2019. 

You can kick off the day by stopping at Royal Sommerhus located in the Norway pavilion at Epcot to visit Anna and Elsa, who will be celebrating their new epic adventure. Both Anna and Elsa will have new looks inspired by “Frozen 2.”

Debuting that day at The Fjording Shop, you will have the opportunity to purchase brand new Elsa and Anna costumes for kids inspired by “Frozen 2.”  

An all-new treat will debut at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe. Indulge in a cupcake filled with chocolate buttercream decorated with fire frosting and topped off with a white chocolate Bruni!  Treats inspired by “Frozen 2” unique to this location are also available.     

The fun doesn’t stop there! You will encounter other warm surprises exclusively available on Nov. 22, 2019 at Epcot.  

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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.

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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!

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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!

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New Promotions for the Walt Disney World® Resort!

Surprise your loved ones with a memorable getaway! Now you can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels—valid for stays most nights January 1 through April 25, 2020 when you book by January 1, 2020.

Plus, receive a $30 USD Disney Gift Card per person (ages 3 and up) on the reservation when they upgrade to a package by adding 6-day or longer theme park tickets―a wonderful opportunity for everyone to pick out their own special souvenir!

Other great offers are also available - including a Kid Sized Dining offer — where kids ages 3-9 can dine for free!

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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.

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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!

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Epcot International Festival of the Arts Returns to Epcot Jan. 17-Feb. 24, 2020

The annual Epcot® International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World® Resort invites Guests to immerse themselves in the visual, culinary and performing arts in ways that only Disney can offer, including live concerts and art performances, workshops, art signings and much more. Today, we’re happy to share that this popular festival will return to the park Jan. 17-Feb. 24, 2020.

One highlight of the festival is the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, in which Disney on Broadway stars pair up to perform their favorite songs from award-winning productions at the America Gardens Theatre. We’re happy to confirm that the Disney on Broadway Concert Series will again return to the park nightly during the festival. 

As previously announced, the new “Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” will debut in January 2020 in the France pavilion in addition to Impressions de France. This new sing-along adventure is directed by Don Hahn, producer of both the animated and live-action versions of this tale as old as time. “Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” will debut in January 2020 in the Canada pavilion with new scenes and a new story. The Land pavilion will welcome a new film, “Awesome Planet,” in January 2020 showcasing the beauty, diversity and dynamic story of the planet.

You will be able to cap off your day by taking in the new nighttime show “Epcot Forever,” which debuts Oct. 1, 2019. The show will be an all-new spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers and choreographed special-effect kites that will take guests on a journey through the past, present and future of Epcot. Before this amazing new show debuts, don’t forget to bid a fond farewell to “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” before it closes on Sept. 30, 2019.

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Mobile Order Arriving at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

Great news for all fans heading to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort – the mobile order service is now available at select food and beverage locations within the newest galactic land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.

Starting this week, you can save time and skip the line to order their food at three new locations in Batuu using their My Disney Experience app.

The newest locations accepting mobile orders in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge include the Milk Stand and Ronto Roasters, which start today, and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo starting tomorrow, Sept. 6, 2019.

Using the My Disney Experience app, you can easily browse menus to order ahead from wherever they happen to be. Upon arriving at the restaurant or food location, you can just tap “I’m Here” in the app and head to the designated pick-up counter where Cast Members will deliver your food. It’s a great way for you to save time to enjoy all there is to see and do during your visit to Batuu.

Please note that using the mobile order service does not guarantee entry to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Ordering amazing meals ahead like Yobshrimp Noodle Salad, Smoked Kaadu Ribs, Ronto Wrap, or Blue Milk (or Green Milk!) is now as easy as just a few taps in the My Disney Experience app.

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“Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” fireworks show.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties will return to Magic Kingdom Park on August 16 – and this year, you will receive the “treat” of the brand-new “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” fireworks show.

With just days to go until the big reveal, Disney Parks Live Entertainment has been putting the finishing touches on the spectacular – and cameras were on-hand to grab a first look.

In “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular,” Jack Skellington from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” serves as host and has come to tell a “not-so-scary” story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. His ghost dog, Zero, flies off carrying everyone along on a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house. Their journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains. The show will also include state-of-the-art projections and lasers, plus lighting and dazzling fireworks that will fill the sky above Magic Kingdom Park.

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All-New Holiday Twists for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

For the first time ever during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, select Magic Kingdom® attractions are receiving special enhancements just for the holidays!

When you get behind the wheel on the Tomorrowland Speedway, you”ll find yourself cruising a festive freeway filled with thousands of lights and stylized décor. The crew at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor is putting some “Ha Ha Ha” in their “Ho Ho Ho,” with a new show for everyone visiting the Monster World during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Space Mountain launches Guests on a trippy jaunt through the cosmos, filled with dazzling lighting and high-energy holiday tunes, and Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland becomes a wild and wacky Christmas party, as you spin the teacups to one of four new holiday combos of lights and music.

All this is in addition to the brand new “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” show, debuting this year. And there are plenty of returning favorites like “A Frozen Holiday Wish,” “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas,” Club Tinsel, the Disney Junior Jingle Jam and “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade”, not to mention sparkling décor, complimentary treats and a magical snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.

And don't forget about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The party starts at Magic Kingdom Park on Nov. 8 and is offered select nights through Dec. 22, 2019.

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Guess Who's Back! Darth Vader Returns to The Star Wars Launch Bay!

When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, this incredible new land will transport you to the planet of Batuu, where . you”ll be able to live their own adventure in and around Black Spire Outpost. And when you’re “off planet” exploring the rest of the park, you can enjoy a variety of other great Star Wars experiences that celebrate the entire saga.

• Star Wars Launch Bay – This multi-sensory space is a must-do for Star Wars fans of all ages with the “Meet the Makers” short film, galleries featuring treasured memorabilia and authentic replicas of Star Wars artifacts, special Star Wars merchandise and opportunities to interact with favorite Star Wars characters like Chewbacca and BB-8. Starting August 29 at Star Wars Launch Bay, they can even have a personal face-to-face encounter with Darth Vader himself.

• Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away – This unique live show experience is presented several times daily at the park’s Center Stage area, bringing to life iconic moments from the saga with compelling film clips, special effects and appearances by favorite Star Wars characters.

• Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple – In this unforgettable, interactive experience, younglings are guided to the site of a sacred and ancient Jedi temple, where they learn the ways of the Force and face their fears against iconic Star Wars villains, to discover if they have the makings of a true Jedi.

• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – Star Tours takes you to multiple Star Wars destinations on a thrilling, motion-simulator based adventure across the galaxy, including characters and sequences from the newest Star Wars saga films Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

• Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular – This stunning nighttime show puts you in the middle of the action of memorable moments from the Star Wars saga, using state-of-the-art projection technology, lasers, lighting, pyrotechnics and other special effects.

We are SO EXCITED for all of the exciting new additions coming to Hollywood Studios! If you are ready to book your trip to a Galaxy Far Far Away, contact our travel experts HERE today!!

Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party

We're so excited to share that Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party is returning this year to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park! And reservations start today!

The festive and joyous experience will take place from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (beyond the party’s midnight end time!) at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park.  

You can raise a glass to the spirit of the seasons as they mingle in and out of this holly, jolly party to enjoy an assortment of themed food and beverage offerings, including beer and wine in a fun, festive atmosphere complete with a beautiful view of Town Square, upbeat holiday hits, and décor. The evening will also feature entertainment by the one and only Tony himself.

You can indulge in savory hors d’oeuvres including a selection of artisanal meats and cheeses as well as Tony’s famous meatballs and more! And if they're wanting to satisfy that sweet tooth, a variety of desserts will also be available. Yum!

But that’s not all! At 11 p.m., you will be able to enjoy reserved viewing for the enchanting “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” as it makes way down Main Street, U.S.A.

Please note, seating is available for Guests as they dine on a first come, first serve basis and shared seating is encouraged amongst Guests to enjoy both the food and company the party has to offer. 

Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party is available for $99 per person (plus tax) every Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party event night at Magic Kingdom Park. Admission to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is required to attend.

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Save Up to 20% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels!

Stay in the middle of the magic with this great room offer—and stay close to all that's festive and fun at Walt Disney World Resort this fall and holiday season!

Save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels in late 2019.

• Book through September 29, 2019 for stays most nights September 1 through September 28, 2019; and for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights September 29 through November 7, 2019.

• Book through December 24, 2019 for stays most nights November 10, 2019 through December 24, 2019.

For stays most nights 9/1/19 – 9/28/19 and most Sunday to Thursday nights 9/29/2019 – 11/7/2019 when you book through 9/29/19

For stays most nights 11/10/19 – 12/24/19 when you book through 12/24/19

SAVE 20%

Copper Creek Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney's BoardWalk Villas
Disney's Old Key West Resort
Disney's Riviera Resort (for stays starting December 16, 2019)
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Save 15%:

Disney's Beach Club Villas

Save 10%

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows – Studios Only

For stays most nights 9/1/19 – 9/28/19 and most Sunday to Thursday nights 9/29/2019 – 11/7/2019 when you book through 9/29/19

or stays most nights 11/10/19 – 12/24/19 when you book through 12/24/19

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney's BoardWalk Inn
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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Disney's Beach Club Resort

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Disney's Contemporary Resort
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Disney's Wilderness Lodge

For stays most nights 9/1/19 – 9/28/19 and most Sunday to Thursday nights 9/29/2019 – 11/7/2019 when you book through 9/29/19

or stays most nights 11/10/19 – 12/24/19 when you book through 12/24/19

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The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

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Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

For stays most nights 9/1/19 – 9/28/19 and most Sunday to Thursday nights 9/29/2019 – 11/7/2019 when you book through 9/29/19

or stays most nights 11/10/19 – 12/24/19 when you book through 12/24/19

Save 10%

Disney's Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Only

For stays most nights 11/10/19 – 12/24/19 when you book through 12/24/19

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Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Disney's Pop Century Resort

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The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Length of stay requirements may apply. See Important Details.

Important Details 

• Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.

• Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.

• Advance reservations required.

• Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, and Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

• Offer excludes The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney's Art of Animation Resort for stays through November 9, 2019.

Free Dining is back at Walt Disney World!

Discover all that's festive and fun this fall and holiday season with a delicious offer at Walt Disney World Resort! You can enjoy a FREE dining plan when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-day vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and ticket with a Park Hopper Option!

Book through September 29, 2019 for arrivals most nights:

• September 1 through September 18, 2019

• November 17 through November 27, 2019

• December 8 through December 23, 2019

Valid for arrivals most nights 9/1 – 9/18/19, 11/17 - 11/27/19 and 12/8 - 12/23/19

Free Disney Dining Plan

• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

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

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House

• 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 (for stays starting December 16, 2019)

• Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Valid for arrivals most nights 9/1 – 9/18/19, 11/17 - 11/27/19 and 12/8 - 12/23/19

Free Disney Dining Plan

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Disney's Beach Club Resort

• Disney's BoardWalk Inn

• Disney's Contemporary Resort

• Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• Disney's Wilderness Lodge

• Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Valid for arrivals most nights 9/1 – 9/18/19, 11/17 - 11/27/19 and 12/8 - 12/23/19

Free Quick Service Dining Plan

• Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

• The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Valid for arrivals most nights 9/1 – 9/18/19, 11/17 - 11/27/19 and 12/8 - 12/23/19

Free Quick Service Dining

• Disney's Art of Animation Resort - Family Suites only

Valid for arrivals most nights 11/17 - 11/27/19 and 12/8 - 12/23/19

Free Quick Service Dining

• Disney's All-Star Music Resort

• Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

• Disney's Pop Century Resort

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Important details:

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Advance reservations are required. Theme park tickets 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.

• Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.

• Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney's Art of Animation Resort.

• Gratuities are not included.

• Children ages 3 to 9 must choose from the children's menu, if available.

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!

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Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced!

The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year and with it comes the return of Epcot® International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth. This special event runs Nov. 29-Dec. 30, 2019, inviting you to discover holiday cheer throughout Epcot and across all 11 World Showcase pavilions. Seasonal fun includes sweet and savory treats at Holiday Kitchens throughout the park and special entertainment such as the Guest-favorite Candlelight Processional.

Held in the America Gardens Theatre, the Candlelight Processional is a cherished part of the Walt Disney World® holiday season, combining the talents of a live orchestra, massed choir and celebrity narrator in the retelling of the traditional Christmas story in a spectacular and heartwarming performance!

Here’s the line-up of celebrity narrators* confirmed to-date, and stay tuned for updates as additional narrators are announced:

• Neil Patrick Harris – 12/2-12/5

• Whoopi Goldberg – 12/6-12/7

• Gary Sinise – 12/13-12/15

• Pat Sajak – 12/16-12/18

• Steven Curtis Chapman – 12/22-12/24

• Edward James Olmos – 12/25-12/26

The Candlelight Processional is performed three times per night (5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m.), and guaranteed seating is available by booking a breakfast, lunch or dinner Candlelight Processional Dining Package at select Epcot eateries. Availability is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended and can be made up to 180 days prior to your visit. Bookings for Candlelight Processional Dining Packages will begin on July 3, 2019.

Following the show, you can shop “around the world” to find the perfect holiday gift with a variety fragrances, specialty handbags, ornaments, toys, dolls, jewelry and stocking stuffers available at merchandise locations across Future World and World Showcase. And you can also catch the new, limited-time nighttime spectacular, Epcot Forever, debuting at Epcot this October.

The Christmas season is such a magical time to be at Walt Disney World! It’s not too late top plan a visit! Our travel consultants can help you plan the perfect visit!

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Cruella's Halloween Hideaway!

New for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party, a Disney Villain you love to hate will be hosting her own festive and fabulous at Magic Kingdom Park!

Starting today, you can book the all-new Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, the perfect place to mix and mingle with Cruella de Vil and be part of her circle of puppies, aka friends! Enjoy a fun, festive atmosphere, with themed background music and décor, and a great view of Town Square.

Starting at 9:30 p.m., this new and special experience will allow you to pop in and out at your leisure and indulge in savory hors d’oeuvres with a taste from the Witches Cauldron—a kettle of gooey and creamy spinach dip with ciabatta crostini, assorted Halloween flatbreads and more! In addition, there will be sweet treats such as chocolate-dipped strawberries, cheesecake and mini cannoli, Kanine Krunchy cake and Mini De Vil brownies and a variety of beverages including beer and wine selections and more!

And the party doesn’t stop there! You will also have access to a special reserved viewing area for the truly enchanting “Mickey’s Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade at 11:15 p.m., featuring some of Cruella’s villainous pals.

After the parade, the fun continues at Tony’s where you can hang out until 12:30 a.m.

Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way is available for $99 per person (plus tax) every Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party event night at Magic Kingdom Park. Admission to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is required to attend. Seating is available for guests as they dine on a first come, first serve basis and shared seating is encouraged amongst guests to enjoy both the food and company the party has to offer.

Space is limited and will fill up fast, so book your reservation soon! Contact your Upon A Star Agent to add this to your itinerary!

Princess Tiana Taking Over The Disney Wonder!

The world of “The Princess and the Frog” will come to life in new ways on the Disney Wonder with the addition of an exciting New Orleans-themed lounge that will transport you deeper into the heart of the city’s iconic French Quarter. A perfect complement to Tiana’s Place Restaurant on the Disney Wonder, the French Quarter Lounge will feature live music and themed activities for everyone in the family. Also debuting on the Disney Wonder this fall will be a sleek new space for teens and a redesigned café just for adults.

Here’s a look at enhancements sure to enchant: 

“The Princess and the Frog” Comes to Life in a New Family Lounge
The French Quarter Lounge will be a perfect companion to Tiana’s Place Restaurant on the Disney Wonder, both inspired by the Disney animated feature “The Princess and the Frog.” The jazzy atmosphere of the French Quarter Lounge will evoke an airy outdoor space in New Orleans, surrounded by touches of iconic architecture such as wrought-iron balconies, classic brick walls and shutter-framed windows. Decorative details including a life-size trolley car and nods to the film, with signs and icons on the walls, add to the ambiance of the space. 

Days and nights get a touch of bayou hospitality at the French Quarter Lounge, where you will enjoy live music on the gazebo stage and sip specialty drinks at an updated whimsical bar. The French Quarter Lounge will be a natural precursor to dinner at Tiana’s Place Restaurant or the perfect destination for entertainment and libations. The story will continue in the lounge all day long with New Orleans-themed family activities, trivia and character encounters. There may even be a glimpse of Princess Tiana herself as she stops by to welcome you!!

Redesigned Retreats for Teens and Adults
Vibe, a club reserved for teens ages 14-17, will transform into a contemporary place to hang out with friends while at sea. The space will be given a timeless feel with an open, bright redesign, a light color palette and industrial metal work. A new coffee bar and updated virtual reality technology add to the list of activities for teens to enjoy in this exclusive club. 

Adults will have an updated space all their own in the Cove Café, after a redesign that will transform the look and feel of the café into a local coffee shop, complete with warm, comfortable and trendy décor. Ample seating and a relaxed atmosphere will invite you to indulge themselves in this peaceful retreat. The newly redesigned Cove Café will be the perfect place to sip specialty coffee or tea throughout the day or partake in wine, cocktails and light bites during the evening.

Adult beverage tastings will be available at select times for an additional fee. Just steps away, Signals Bar is also undergoing a transformation with a similar look.

The new enhancements debut on the Disney Wonder’s four-night sailing from Vancouver to San Diego on Sept. 30, 2019. These additions are part of an overall commitment by Disney Cruise Line to invest in its ships, helping to deliver incredible family vacation experiences for years to come. While making these enhancements, crews perform regularly scheduled and wide-ranging maintenance to keep the fleet in tip-top shape, further demonstrating the unwavering commitment by Disney Cruise Line to continually elevate the experience. 

Sailing on the Disney Wonder can experience a variety of itineraries and ports of call throughout the year, including summer sailings to Alaska, cruises to the Mexican Riviera and voyages to the Caribbean and Bahamas. For the first time, the Disney Wonder will also call New Orleans home in 2020 with Caribbean and Bahamian itineraries departing from this new home port beginning Feb. 7!

These are some awesome additions!! We can’t wait to see what they are like in person!

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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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