Disney Cruise Line Reminder: Bringing Items Onboard

Disney Cruise Line Reminder: Bringing Items Onboard

Courtesy of: Disney Destinations

October 29, 2019

 

In an effort to maintain a high level of safety for all of our Guests, some items are prohibited from being brought onboard any of our ships and on Castaway Cay.  
As a reminder, if a Guest attempts to bring any items classified as a “Prohibited Item” onboard, Disney Cruise Line reserves the right to seize and secure any item deemed to be dangerous or pose a security or safety risk.  
The following are some examples of prohibited items:  
Toys 

• Guests should refrain from bringing toys or props that resemble guns, knives or other related implements, as these items may not be brought onboard.  
• Store-bought collapsible lightsabers may be brought onboard. Guests will not be allowed to bring homemade lightsabers onboard. 
• Lightsabers built at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are not collapsible and, therefore, may not be brought onboard.
• Plastic toy 'pirate' swords may be brought onboard. Plastic toy swords are also sold in the merchandise shops onboard. 
• Plastic store-bought toy “Mjolnir” hammers (Thor’s hammer) may be brought onboard.  
• Loki's scepter (staff) and/or Hawkeye's bow and arrow may not be brought onboard. 
• Black Panther claws/gloves with claws may not be brought onboard.  

Food Items 

• Homemade or pre-cooked food items, open snack containers or any other perishable items cannot be brought onboard any Disney Cruise Line ship. Limitations on permitted food items are directly related to concerns for food safety and contamination prevention. 
• Non-perishable, government approved snack food items may be brought onboard in their sealed, original packaging. These items may also be taken off the ship in the different ports of call, as well as when disembarking at the end of the cruise. 
• Open bags or containers of snack items may not be taken off the ship or brought back onboard. Guests must either consume or throw away open snack food items before re-boarding the ship in any port of call.  

Sports Equipment  

• The below equipment (and other similar items) may not be brought onboard or on Castaway Cay because of safety concerns:   
• Archery equipment 
• Baseball and cricket bats  
• Baton 
• Fishing gear 
• Hammocks 
• Hiking or trekking sticks 
• Hockey and lacrosse sticks 
• Oar or kayak paddles (including collapsible paddles) 
• Pool cues 
• Raquetball  
• Ski poles 

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New Candlelight Processional at Disney Epcot

New ‘Candlelight Processional’ Star Sightings, and more set for Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Nov. 29-Dec. 30

By: Disney Destinations

September 20, 2019

 

Fall begins Monday with the autumnal equinox, and visions of holiday happenings already are dancing in our heads! The Epcot® International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth is gearing up for a glittering music-and-entertainment-filled, treat-forward kickoff Nov. 29, 2019. The annual event, enhanced park-wide with sparkling holiday lights and festive decor, will continue through Dec. 30, 2019.

A few months ago, we announced quite a few celebrity narrators for this year’s beloved “Candlelight Processional,” and now we have two more vibrant stars slated to appear. Film and television actress, director and wildlife conservationist Isabella Rossellini will be the Candlelight storyteller Dec. 8-10; and actress, author, activist and Oscar winner Marlee Matlin will appear Dec. 27-28. They join a stellar cast of narrators that kicks off with Ming-Na Wen, actress and voice of Disney animated heroine Mulan, Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Performed at the America Gardens Theatre, the “Candlelight Processional” is a heartwarming and rousing show featuring a live orchestra, massed choir and celebrity telling of the traditional Christmas story.

From day one of the festival, 13 Holiday Kitchens plus additional food-and-beverage locations (more than 25 in all) across Epcot will serve a delectable array of bites, sips and creative treats.  The holiday tasting journey begins with Slow-Roasted Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce at the American Holiday Table. Between the Morocco and France pavilions, Guests will find the new Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes at the L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen (where the Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard is a returning favorite). There are new bites to discover including Canadian Wild Rice and Ham Soup with Pretzel Roll at the Yukon Holiday Kitchen, which also brings back its popular Seared Verlasso Salmon with Crown Maple Whisky Glaze, Parsnip Silk, Apple Chutney and Hazelnut Croquant.

The Holiday Cookie Stroll is rewarding fun for the family and gives everyone a chance to explore the festival with baked goodies offered at several Holiday Kitchens. Guests can choose any five cookies featured in your Festival Passport, collect matching stamps and receive a complimentary Santa Mickey Sugar Cookie at the Holiday Sweets & Treats location:

• Bavaria Holiday Kitchen: Linzer Cookie
• American Holiday Table: Gingerbread Cookie
• Yukon Holiday Kitchen: Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie
• Feast of the Three Kings: Chocolate Crinkle Cookie
• L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen: Black and White Cookie

Plus, Guests can purchase a Cookie Stroll Cookie Jar at one of the World Showcase Holiday Markets while supplies last.

The “Candlelight Processional” is performed three times nightly at 5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. – guaranteed seating is available by booking a Candlelight Processional Dining Package at EpcotHolidays.com or by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

*Narrators and entertainment are subject to change without notice. Theme park admission is required.

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Star Wars Galaxy Edge

 Courtesy of Disney Destinations                      July 17, 2019

When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, this incredible new land will transport your Clients to the planet of Batuu, where they'll be able to live their own adventure in and around Black Spire Outpost. And when they're “off planet” exploring the rest of the park, they 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 your Clients 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 your 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.

For more information go to https://destinationstoparadise.com and click on the family tab

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The Benefits of Using a Travel Professional

The Benefits of Using a Travel Professional are numerous.  Destinations To Paradise can save you time and money with your vacation planning because I am always looking for the best discounts and perks for my guests.  I also take the stress out of all the planning that goes along with planning a vacation.  The most important reason is that you will deal with me directly concerning any questions you have about your  vacation, which saves you time that can be best served planning your vacation.   By not booking with me If you have any questions, you will always speak to a new customer service member.  

I have the knowledge and expertise to help if any problems arise.  I know who to contact to take care of any situation.   A good example of how I can help you is that I had a guest that was unable to travel to their vacation destination due to the fact that all the planes were grounded.  I received a call from my guest that morning and I was able to change their check in date with the hotel and extend it by one day without the guest having to pay any change fees.

Email me at barbara@destinationstoparadise.com concerning your future travel plans.

Barbara Roach - Destinations To Paradise

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

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

You can 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® Theme Park with a family-friendly progressive dining experience drawing inspiration from the many facets of African cultures and animals.

The  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, Guests will 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 will 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, Guests will 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, they'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 Guests finish up at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, they can hop back on the train and get ready to venture over to Harambe Market for the main event. Throughout the marketplace, Guests will 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 3, 2019 by calling 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463) or by visiting the Walt Disney World Resort Dining Page.

If you would like more information on this event you can contact Barbara Roach - Destinations To Paradise at barbara@destinationstoparadise.com

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Fun Facts About Sleeping Beauty Castle /Snow White’s Castle

The castle was opened July 17, 1955; the castle is the oldest of all Disney castles.  The inspiration behind this castle was the Neuschwanstein Castle located in Germany.  The Disney family coat of arms hangs above the archway to the castle.  It is composed of three lions passant in pale. 

On April 29, 1957, visitors were able to walk through the castle and view entire story of Sleeping Beauty.  As you walked through the castle you would hear the song When You Wish Upon a Star.  These were redone again in 1977 to resemble the windows on Main Street USA.  Then in October 2001 the walkthrough was closed for unspecified reasons, but some believe it was because the September 11^th attacks and the potential danger if they left it open.

The walkway reopened in November 2008 that featured new technology.  Visitors who are unable to climb stairs or navigate the passageways of the Castle can still experience the walkthrough "virtually" in a special room on the Castle's ground floor. This room is lavishly themed, and presents the closed-captioned walkthrough recreation on a high-definition TV.

Did you know the original geographical center of the Magic Kingdom was in the middle of the round park, where the "Partners" statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse stands. The addition of Toontown moved the actual center of the park a few yards northward, but still on the hub side of the castle drawbridge.  Sleeping Beauty Castle is also used as a Logo for Disney.

Barbara Roach is your Personal Travel & Cruise Concierge.  I have been organizing travel for years. We know where to find the best deals, what really constitutes “value” and how you can make your vacation dollar stretch, especially when it comes to planning travel with kids.

Regardless of your destination, my goal is to exceed your every expectation and deliver you to a most enchanting vacation. We’re here for you too - just a phone call away; before, during and after your travel.

For information concerning Disney or any other destination, please contact me at 401-323-1294 or email me at barbara@destinationstoparadise.com 

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Why Disney World Veterans Should Use A Disney Travel Agent

Why Disney World Veterans Should Use A Disney Travel Age



Do you fall in the ranks of frequent Walt Disney World travelers who like to plan their own trips? Do you have a countdown to your arrival date, religiously wake up at 6AM EST to make your ADRs, and scope out the crowd calendars to plan your days in the parks? Me too, and you are not alone. Many of us are born and bred planners. But did you know there are benefits to using a Disney travel agent~even if you like to do all the fun planning? As a frequent Disney traveler, I never knew the value of a travel agent until I turned my trip over to one. It was such a fantastic experience! And today I want to share with you those benefits.

Benefit #1: Disney travel agents love Disney travel as much as you do! I have to say, frequent Disney travelers are fantastic to work with! We speak the same language. I love having conversations with clients who aren’t just clients~we share the same love for Disney and making memories with our families at the most magical place on earth!

Benefit #2: Disney travel agents work closely with Disney cast members to assure you are getting the best vacation experience possible. I work for an agency that has agents in the parks almost every day. Disney travel agents are on the phone the second a discount is released to save you time and money on your vacation. Who wants to sit on hold with Disney for hours~literally, hours~to save some money? Your Disney travel agent does. Why? Because it’s our job, and our goal is to give you the best customer service possible.

Benefit #3: YOU can do all the fun planning! Disney travel agents work for you. We are here to help as much as possible, but we don’t want to take the fun out of vacation for you. You can happily plan your ADRs, make your FastPass Plus selections, and even whip up some amazing Touring Plans. When you use a travel agent, you don’t lose any control over your planning. It’s YOUR vacation!

Benefit #4: You have access to up to the minute news, happenings, and all the magic. When new park hours are released for your dates, you can rest assured that will show up in your inbox. Trying to plan your dining? Then watch your inbox or your agent’s Facebook page for the newest dining experience coming to the parks. You may not have time to sit on Facebook or your email all day watching for the latest news~but we are happy to fill you in!

Benefit #5: You are supporting a small business. Disney pays us, so if you don’t use a travel agent, essentially you are paying for something you aren’t getting. You aren’t getting personalized service, you aren’t getting fun goodies in the mail, you don’t have someone to give you that one on one attention you may need to get your questions answered so you can get to planning! Best of all, that is all at no cost to you.

For more information about booking a Disney Vacation please contact me at barbara@destinationstoparadise.com

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