Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Disney Travel News

Disney Travel News

Florida Residents, Discover Disney with These 4-Day Itineraries

By: Disney Destinations
February 26, 2020
Now is an amazing time for Florida Residents to visit Walt Disney World® Resort!  Whether your Clients are visiting for a long weekend or want to come back multiple times, there’s a 4-day itinerary for them!  With the flexibility of the Discover Disney ticket, your Clients can visit ANY 4 days through June 30, 2020 with no blockout dates! 

4 Days, 1 Magical Weekend
Discover Disney tickets can be used on both consecutive and non-consecutive days.  This 4-day long, fun-filled weekend itinerary is best for Guests visiting from out of town areas like Miami and Jacksonville.



Day 1 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom®. Your Clients can start off their morning with some big thrills on Avatar Flight of Passage, and cool down in the afternoon at the “Festival of the Lion King” extravaganza.  Then, they can end their night at by watching the park come alive with magic during Tree of Life Awakenings and “Rivers of Light: We Are One!”

Day 2 – Magic Kingdom® Park. In the morning, your Clients can head over to popular attractions like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain.  In the afternoon, they can catch some delightful entertainment including “Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade.”  They they'll bring their day to an end with “Happily Ever After,” a dazzling fireworks spectacular! 



Day 3 – Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. As soon as your Clients enter the park, they are eligible to join the virtual queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! Then, they can visit other favorites such as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. After recharging in the afternoon with a live show, such as “Beauty and the Beast-Live on Stage,” they can  end their day with “Fantasmic!”

Day 4 – EPCOT®.  Your Clients can begin their day by Soarin’ Around the World or voyaging to Arendelle aboard an ancient Nordic vessel on Frozen Ever After.  In the afternoon, they can check out the new EPCOT films, including Awesome Planet and Canada Far-and-Wide in Circle-Vision 360.  And then they can conclude their day by celebrating with “EPCOT Forever,” a dazzling fireworks and special-effects spectacular!

4-Days, Months of Magic 
This next 4-day itinerary is best for Guests in local areas, like Orlando and Tampa, looking to experience seasonal events and new attractions throughout the spring!

 
Day 1 – EPCOT.  Your Clients can visit March 4 through June 1, 2020 to experience the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Start their morning with a stroll through the gorgeous gardens, unique exhibits, and living sculptures of beloved Disney characters.  They can sip, savor, and stroll through World Showcase, sampling the various outdoor kitchens and cuisines from around the world. Then they can end their night with the Garden Rocks Concert Series, featuring live music 7 days a week throughout the festival! 

Day 2 – Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Opening March 4, your Clients will be able to embark on wackiest, kookiest, tooniest train trip on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.  Plus, they can experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and pilot the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. 



Day 3 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You Clients can visit April 18 through April 22 to celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! This exciting celebration for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day includes a stellar lineup of expert speakers and entertainment, behind-the-scenes tours, specialty food and beverage offerings and more!  

Day 4 – Magic Kingdom Park. They can visit any day through June 30 to indulge in their favorite experiences! Your Clients can kick off their morning with classic attractions, including the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. Cool off in the afternoon with a ride down Splash Mountain.  Plus, they won't want to miss their chance to snap selfies with some of their favorite characters like Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater or Ariel at her grotto! 

The 4-day Discover Disney Ticket is available to Florida residents for $49 per day plus tax ($195 Total, plus tax), valid for admission to one Walt Disney World theme park per day, any day through June 30, 2020.  3-day tickets are also available for $175 plus tax.  

* Tickets and any options purchased must be used by June 30, 2020. Proof of Florida residency required. All tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable and exclude activities/events separately priced.

Courtesy of Disney Destinations

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

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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Friday, September 20, 2019

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.

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

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.
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