Showing posts with label WDW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WDW. Show all posts

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Cool Summer Savings Offer at Walt Disney World


Starting today, if you have a Disney Visa by Chase, you can book this great offer! (Offer will be available to general public on Monday, March 23, 2015).

Save up to 30% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels*.
For stays most nights 6/16-8/27/2015.  Book between 3/19 and 6/12/2015.
Add on Theme Park tickets to make the most of the magic!

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited, so if you are interested,  contact us ASAP for a quote.

Length-of-stay requirements may apply.  Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room.  Everyone in the same room must be on the same package.  

*Offer excludes Campsites at Fort Wilderness, All Star Movies, Art of Animation Little Mermaid Standard Rooms, Bay Lake Towers, Port Orleans French Quarter, Villas at the Grand Floridian, Villa Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Resort, All 3 bedroom Villas.

If you don't already have a Disney Visa by Chase, click here and read about a few of the perks, including early access to offers like this.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Registration Opens For Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend


Registration opens today for the runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon weekend events at Walt Disney World.  Do you plan on running in the Jungle Jingle 5k or the Wine & Dine Half Marathon?  If so, you should be prepared.  Registration opens at 12:00 p.m. EST, 11:00 a.m. CST, try and be online a few minutes early to help ensure you get the race you want.

To make the registration process go smoothly, here's a list of what you should have on hand when you sit down at your computer.

1. What races do you and your family plan on participating in? Are you planning on going to any of the other race events, like the International Food & Wine Fest After Party at EPCOT or the Pre-Race Taste at Hollywood Studios? Make a list, with the most important race/event at the top.  Be aware that the runDisney races fill up fast, and you may not get into all of the events that you want.

2. You'll need to know all of your information in order to register for each event.  Name, Date of Birth, Phone Number, Mailing Address, Email Address, Credit Card information, Billing Address, and Shirt Size.  If you already have your Proof of Time, you'll also need the race information: Name of Race, City/State/Zip, Date of Race (year), Distance of race, and your Finish Time.  (Don't worry, if you don't have your proof of time yet, you have until August to submit it).

Once you get registered for all of your events, you'll want to book a room at one of the participating resorts to make race day easier.  Please contact Kristin for a quote.

Monday, March 16, 2015

Be Our Guest Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The rumors are true, starting March 20, 2015 Disney will be launching a test for Breakfast at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom.  They will begin taking reservations starting tomorrow, March 17, 2015 for dates March 20-June 18, 2015.  The prix fixe breakfast will be offered from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. daily.

They are calling the breakfast a “fast casual breakfast”.  The French-inspired breakfast menu will include pastries, cured meats and cheeses, eggs Florentine, vegetable quiche, and more.  Plus, you’ll be able to try out a Croissant Doughnut, a fried doughnut topped with banana caramel sauce, chocolate ganache and whipped cream.  The Kids menu will include choices from brioche French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit crepes, in addition to cereal and oatmeal.



You can make reservations by logging into your My Disney Experience, calling (407) WDW-DINE or have your trusty Travel Agent do the work for you.  Advance reservations are encouraged. The Disney Dining Plan will be accepted.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Walt Disney World 24 Hour Event - Coolest Summer Ever


The news is out, Walt Disney World will be hosting a 24 hour event  May 22-33 at Magic Kingdom to kick off the "Coolest Summer Ever".  The event will be hosted by Olaf, the summer-loving snowman from Disney's hit "Frozen".  

Magic Kingdom park will be open for 24 hours from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. Friday May 22, 2015 to Saturday, May 23, 2015.  Guests are invited to come in costume to show their Disney Side.  A selection of favorite attractions, entertainment, special merchandise, and of course food and beverage will be available all night long to kick off the "Coolest Summer Ever" at Walt Disney World Resort.

Some highlights you won't want to miss this summer include: 

Frozen Fun - "Frozen" Summer Fun LIVE will return to Disney's Hollywood Studios June 17-Sept. 7, Daily shows and experiences at Disney's Hollywood Studios - including a royal processional, a sing-along show, Frozen-themed treats and merchandise, plus a Frozen fireworks display above Hollywood Boulevard.

Cool Thrill Rides - Guests will find thrills from milt to wild to out of this world in all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks.  Ride one, or ride them all.  Choose from Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park; Test Track presented by Chevrolet and Soarin' at Epcot; Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park; Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Star Wars Weekends - Guests will find stars from another galaxy during Star Wars Weekends May 15-June 14, 2015 at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

New Restaurants and Shopping - Throughout the summer, new waterfront dining and boutique shops flow into the Downtown Disney shopping/dining/entertainment district as its transformation into Disney Springs continues. 

Epcot Entertainment - New entertainment acts will appear throughout World Showcase at Epcot which also brings a fresh summery twist on a fan favorite, Voices of Liberty.

A Splash at Water Parks - A cool new deal double the fun at Disney's two iconic water parks - Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach.  You can no purchase a one-day water park ticket and park-hop between the two water parks in the same day that both are open.  

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

New Parade and Fireworks Viewing Areas at Magic Kingdom

We've all been waiting to see what it's going to look like when they take down the walls that have be scattered around the "hub" at Magic Kingdom Park.  Many of the walls have finally come down, revealing new sections of the Central Plaza area between Main Street U.S.A. and Cinderella Castle.

You will now be able to schedule Disney Fastpass+ reservations to view the Magic Kingdom Park fireworks, and Parades from these new sections.  

We will continue to see some walls, and construction, as the completion of these new sections is just the first milestone in a multi-phase project that includes the addition of sculpted gardens, new pathways and expanded restaurant seating.

We can't wait to sit on the grass and just enjoy the scenery.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party & Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates Announced

Dates have been announced for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.  

During both of these specially-ticketed events at the Magic Kingdom, the park comes alive with special entertainment, holiday decorations, and tons of fun!



Dates for 2015 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are:
Sept. 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27
Oct. 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
Nov. 1

Dates for 2015 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are:
Nov. 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 29
Dec. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18

Tickets for both events will go on sale in April.  

Friday, May 9, 2014

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom


Party dates for 2014's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party have been released and tickets are now on sale.  The Party dates, prices and discounts are:

Date
Adult/Child Advance Purchase
Adult/Child
Annual Pass and DVC Member Discounts
Day of Prices
9/1 
$62/$57
$58/$58
$68/$63
9/9
$62/$57
$58/$58
$68/$63
9/12
$62/$57
$58/$58
$68/$63
9/14
$62/$57
$58/$58
$68/$63
9/16
$62/$57
$58/$58
$68/$63
9/19
$62/$57
$58/$58
$68/$63
9/21
$62/$57
$58/$58
$68/$63
9/23
$62/$57
$58/$58
$68/$63
9/26
$62/$57
$58/$58
$68/$63
9/28
$62/$57
$58/$58
$68/$63
10/2
$62/$57
$64/$59
$71/$66
10/3
$62/$57
N/A
$71/$66
10/5
$62/$57
$64/$59
$71/$66
10/9
$62/$57
$64/$59
$71/$66
10/10
$71/$66
N/A
$71/$66
10/13
$62/$57
$64/$59
$71/$66
10/16
$62/$57
$64/$59
$71/$66
10/17
$71/$66
N/A
$71/$66
10/19
$62/$57
$64/$59
$71/$66
10/21
$62/$57
$64/$59
$71/$66
10/23
$62/$57
N/A
$71/$66
10/24
$71/$66
N/A
$71/$66
10/26
$62/$57
N/A
$71/$66
10/28
$62/$57
N/A
$71/$66
10/30
$71/$66
N/A
$71/$66
10/31
$77/$72
N/A
$77/$72

* Please note that specially priced tickets must be purchased in advance.  Passholders may purchase discounted tickets for themselves and up to three guests.  DVC Members may purchase discounted tickets for themselves and up to five guests.

What is Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party?  It's one of the coolest events at Walt Disney World! The Magic Kingdom closes at 7pm on scheduled party days, and opens to Party ticket holders from 7pm-12am, however in the past, they have allowed Party guests to enter the park at 4pm.  Guests are not only permitted to dress up in costume, they are encouraged to.  There is a special parade "Mickey's 'Boo-to-You' Halloween Parade, that is lead by the Headless Horseman, and there are trick-or-treat stations are set up throughout the park (don't worry, if you forget a bag, there are free bags provided).  My personal favorite, is the special fireworks show "HalloWishes"..it's AMAZING!  Of course there are lots of characters around the park for meet & greets - some are wearing their own Halloween costumes. There's a Villain's party, where you'll get to meet some of you favorite villains.  Other special characters you'll have the chance to meet are the princes with their princesses, all seven dwarf's together...you might even meet some hitchhiking ghosts..


It's truly a fun experience for the entire family. 

2014 Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup

We're so excited that the 2014 Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has been announced!  It looks like there are some great performers lined up..We've seen some of them at past Eat to the Beat concerts, and some are new. We are particularly excited to see Jo Dee Messina join the line-up.

Here's the schedule:

9/19-9/21: Jo Dee Messina
9/22-9/23: The Pointer Sisters
9/24-9/25: Rick Springield
9/26-9/27: Christopher Cross
9/28-9/29: Hanson
9/30-10/2: Air Supply
10/3-10/5: STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas
10/6-10/8: Sugar Ray
10/9-10/10: Fuel
10/11-10/12: Sister Hazel
10/13-10/14: TBD
10/15-10/16: Billy Ocean
10/17-10/19: Night Ranger
10/20-10/22: Smash Mouth
10/23-10/24: Jim Brickman
10/25-10/26: Los Lonely Boys
10/27-10/28: Wilson Phillps
10/29-10/31: Dennis DeYoung, original member of STYX
11/1-11/2: 38 Special
11/3-11/5: Boys II Men
11/6-11/7: David Cook
11/8-11/10: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

SOME of these concert dates fall within the Free Dining promotion too!  Who's your favorite performer listed?