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Star Warsโ„ข Day at Sea-themed Merchandise Now Available for Pre-Purchase

Our guests sailing on a Disney Cruise Line Star Warsโ„ข Day at Sea sailing now have the opportunity to pre-purchase themed merchandise.

Because of anticipated demand for some “out-of-this-universe” Star Warsโ„ข items,ย Disney Cruise Line has created an online advance purchase opportunity. Guests sailing during these special Disney Cruise Line itineraries aboard the Disney Fantasy can now log in and select items of interest. CLICK HERE to access the merchandise webpage.

The deadline to participate in the pre-purchase opportunity varies by the date of sailing. Those deadlines are:

  • Jan. 9, 2016 – Deadline: Dec. 10, 2015
  • Jan. 23, 2016 – Deadline: Dec. 23, 2015
  • Feb. 6, 2016 – Deadline: Jan. 7, 2016
  • Feb. 20, 2016 – Deadline: Jan. 21, 2016
  • Mar. 5, 2016 – Deadline: Feb. 4, 2016
  • Mar. 19, 2016 – Deadline: Feb. 19, 2016
  • Apr. 2, 2016 – Deadline: Mar. 3, 2016
  • Apr. 16, 2016 – Deadline: Mar. 17, 2016

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ for additional information!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:27-05:00October 5th, 2015|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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‘Merry & Bright’ Packages Bid Farewell to Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Two new premium packages, which are now available for booking, will bid a fond farewell to The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights as it completes its 20th and final season inside Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ!

Merry & Bright Dessert Party

This is your chance to eat, drink, and be merry while enjoying the millions of dancing lights! The Merry & Bright Dessert Party provides a private viewing area complete with delicious holiday-themed desserts, specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, sodas, water, tea and coffee as well as a custom roll-up stadium blanket as a keepsake of the event!

  • Dates: Nov. 6 – Dec. 24, 2015 (7:00-8:30p) and Dec. 25 – 30, 2015(8:30-10:00p)
    Excluding Nov. 17, Dec. 9 and Dec. 18
  • Pricing: $69/adult and $39/child (ages 3-9) with tax and gratuity included
    Admission to Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studios is required and is not included in the price of this package

Merry & Bright Dinner Reception

Ring in 2016 with a delightful feast as The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights makes its last performances at the Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort ! From inside a reserved viewing area, you’ll enjoy a holiday buffet (shrimp, beef, turkey and more) as well as specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, beer and wine. Each of you will take home a custom keepsake shadow box featuring your own Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights bulb.

  • Dates: Jan. 1, 2016 (8:30-10:00p) and Jan. 2-3, 2016 (7:00-8:30p)
  • Pricing: $99/adult and $54/child (ages 3-9) with tax and gratuity included
    Admission to Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studios is required and is not included in the price of this package

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ today as availability is very limited and these events are expected to sell out!

Guests may enter and exit the event location (located at the end of Streets of America near the Lights, Motors, Action!ยฎ Extreme Stunt Show entrance) as many times as they wish during their designated viewing and dessert party time. The event location is outdoors and uncovered. In the event of potential rain, it will be moved to a covered location. Seating at the dessert party will be open seating, with no assigned seats, however wheelchairs and ECVs can be accommodated. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. A valid form of government identification will be required to verify age. This offer may not be combined with any other discounts or promotions. Disney dining plan entitlements may not be redeemed for this event. Separate admission to Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studios is required and is not included in the price of this package. Entertainment, including the light display itself, is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

By |2017-06-27T10:21:27-05:00September 16th, 2015|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: |0 Comments
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Late 2015 Disneylandยฎ Resort Savings

Be dazzled by savings!

Theย Disneylandยฎ Resort Diamond Celebration is in full swing – celebrating 60 spectacular years since the opening of the Disneylandยฎ Park! And now, you can save on your upcoming stay at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotelยฎ & Spa or the Disneylandยฎ Hotel!

Save up to 20% on select Premium rooms atย Disney’s Grand Californian Hotelยฎ & Spa or the Disneylandยฎ Hotel or up to 10% at Disney’s Paradise Pierยฎ Hotel on select weekday stays (Sun.โ€“Thu.) between 10/25 – 12/17/2015

Booking Dates:
Book now โ€“ Nov. 18, 2015

Travel Dates:
Stays select Sun. โ€“ Thu. nights Oct. 25 – Dec. 17 with travel completed by Dec. 18, 2015. Some blockout dates apply.

Request a Quote

Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room at the same hotel for most Sun. – Thu. nights. Valid for travel between 10/25-12/17/15. Book from 9/9-11/18/15, with travel completed by 12/18/15. Savings on Premium rooms are available on Premium, Deluxe and Woods/Garden/Courtyard rooms; select Concierge rooms; and Paradise, Artisan and Regal Suites. Ask about savings on other hotels and room types. Not valid on previously booked rooms. Advance reservations required. Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Excludes applicable fees and taxes. Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and five (5) people maximum per room. Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Separate Theme Park admission required to enjoy the Parks.

By |2017-06-27T10:21:27-05:00September 9th, 2015|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Expired Specials|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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‘Ferrytale Wishes: A Fireworks Dessert Cruise’ Coming Soon to Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

Earlier today, the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort announced another unique opportunity to enjoy the Wishes nighttime spectacular!

Building off of the popularity of their existing Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party that is hosted in the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, they will begin offering ‘Ferrytale Wishes: A Fireworks Dessert Cruise’ starting Oct. 5, 2015. Setting sail from the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) about one hour prior to Wishes on one of the resort’s double-stack ferryboats, this event will feature a variety of delectable sweets, beverages, and amazing views of the fireworks show. Because this event is outside of the park, no theme park admission is required.

Event offerings will include:

  • โ€œThe Grandโ€ Key Lime Tart
  • Polynesian De-constructed Pineapple Upside Down Cake
  • Contemporary โ€œTraditional with a Twistโ€ Spiced Flourless Chocolate Cake
  • โ€œMain Streetโ€ Mickey Balloon Tarts
  • Mini โ€œFireworksโ€ Cupcakes with a Pop
  • Cinderellaโ€™s Sugar Slipper with Orange Financier
  • Florida Mango Panna Cotta,
  • Assortment of specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including sparkling wine, coffee and signature punch.

On nights when Magic Kingdomยฎ Park is hosting Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties, guests will be treated to a showing of Happy HalloWishes or Holiday Wishes โ€“ Celebrate the Spirit of the Season respectively.

Reservations are currently available for most Monday, Thursday and Friday nights Oct. 5 – Dec. 18, 2015. Pricing is $99 for adults and $69 for kids ages 3 to 9 (tax and gratuity included) which includes a take-away Souvenir Palette Plate & Glow Glass. All sailings are limited to 150 guests, so availability will go quickly!

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ for reservations or additional information!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:27-05:00September 8th, 2015|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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Exclusive โ€˜Sorcerersโ€™ Card Available to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Guests

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom 2015 Halloween Party Exclusive CardAttending one of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties this fall? Don’t forget to pick up your event-exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game card!

For the past three years, party guests were treated to a special card –ย  โ€œChip โ€˜Nโ€™ Daleโ€™s Bag of Tricksโ€ in 2012, a Hitchhiking Ghosts card from the Haunted Mansionยฎ attraction in 2013, and the Helmsman pirate from the Pirates of the Caribbeanยฎ attraction in 2014! This year’s card will be called โ€œMinnie Mouseโ€™s Costume Chaosโ€ and will feature Minnie, Clarabelle Cow and Daisy Duck dressed as witches.

Obtaining your card is easy. Simply visit the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom recruitment center inside the Magic Kingdomยฎ Firehouse onย Main Street, U.S.A.ยฎ. After registering with the Cast Member using your party ticket and wristband, you will receive this year’s special card along with a regular card pack if needed. Supplies are limited for each party, so make sure to visit the recruitment station early in the evening!

Not familiar with Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game? Click here to view our previous article that explains the interactive experience that launched back in 2012.

 

By |2017-06-27T10:21:27-05:00September 2nd, 2015|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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‘Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant’ Tests Breakfast Offerings

Beginning November 1st, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant inside Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ will begin testing breakfast service at their location. Guests can kick their “solar day” off right by enjoying an out-of-this-world breakfast in one of the park’s most popular dining locations.

Breakfast service will include breakfast pastries to share in addition to a choice of appetizer, entrรฉe and non-alcoholic beverage. The complete menu is not yet available, but here is a preview of some of the offerings:

Appetizers

  • Fresh Fruit
  • Yogurt Parfait

Entrรฉes

  • Puff Pastry filled with Scrambled Eggs, Crab, Asparagus and Gruyรจre Cheese with Roasted Tomatoes
  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin on Baby Spinach, with Bacon and Cheddar Custard on a Roasted Tomato and Cheesy Horseradish potatoes
  • Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Bacon, Sausage Links and Breakfast Potatoes
  • Macadamia Crusted Brioche French Toast with Mascarpone and Fresh Berries
  • Mickey Waffle with side of Bacon or Sausage
  • Kids Offerings:
    • Scrambled Eggs with Sausage, Bacon and Potatoes
    • French toast or a mini-Mickey waffle

Menu offerings subject to change.

The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant breakfast is available for a limited time – from Nov. 1, 2015 until Jan. 23, 2016. Pricing is $23.99 +tax for adults and $12.99 +tax for kids ages 3 to 9 or (1) Table Service entitlement on the Disney Dining Plans.

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ with additional questions or to request your Advance Dining Reservation!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:27-05:00September 1st, 2015|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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‘Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon – The Dark Side’ Announced for Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

After a successful first Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon Weekend this past January at the Disneylandยฎ Resort, runDisney participants have been hoping for a similar event to hit the East Coast. This morning, runDisney announced a second Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon Weekend would be added, but this time things will be focused on the dark side!

Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon – the Dark Side Weekend will take place April 14-17, 2016, at the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort. In addition to the Half Marathon, the weekend’s events will include a Star Warsโ„ข 10K, Star Warsโ„ข 5K, Kids Races, and the Dark Side Challenge (Star Warsโ„ข 10K on Saturday and Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon on Sunday). Participants can also accept the Kessel Run Challenge by completing the Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon missions on both coasts earning them a commemorative โ€œCoast to Coastโ€ medal inspired by the Millennium Falcon starship.

The original Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon Weekend, which will return in January at the Disneylandยฎ Resort, will be rebranded as the Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon โ€“ the Light Side but registration for that event has already sold out.

Race registration for Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon – the Dark Side Weekend opens Sep. 22 (Early registration starts Sep. 15th for Annual Passholders and DVC Members)! Like all runDisney events, this one is expected to sell out quickly so mark your calendars!

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ for additional details!

 

By |2015-09-14T13:05:25-05:00August 25th, 2015|Categories: Disney News|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Disney Visaยฎ Cardmember-Exclusive Star Warsโ„ข Imperial Meet โ€˜Nโ€™ Greet Coming Soon

Disney Visaยฎ Cardmembers have always received a host of amazing vacation perks when visiting the Walt Disney Worldยฎ and Disneylandยฎ Resorts as well as other Disney Destinations. But now, that list of perks is getting longer!

Soon,ย Disney Visaยฎ Cardmembers on both coasts will be able to experience the Star Warsโ„ข Imperial Meet ‘N’ Greet! Inside, Cardmembers and up to 5 guests will feel the force as they meet favorite Star Warsโ„ข characters at a private location. The Star Warsโ„ข Imperial Meet ‘N’ Greet will be available in addition to the Disney Character Meet ‘N’ Greet photo opportunities that already take place inside Disney California Adventureยฎ Park and Epcotยฎ.

Star Warsโ„ข Imperial Meet ‘N’ Greet will open in Disneylandยฎ Park this Fall and inside Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ in early 2016. Cardmembers can also explore three new Star Warsโ„ข-themed card designs now available to order.

Separate Theme Park admission required for each Meet โ€˜Nโ€™ Greet Opportunity. Must present a valid Disney Visaยฎ Credit Card for entry for up to 6 people per cardmember account (each cardmember account may be used for entry only one time per day). Operating times, days of the week, locations and appearance of Characters may vary and are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Please contact your Magic Makerยฎ or visit your cardmember page for additional information.

By |2015-08-18T14:39:03-05:00August 18th, 2015|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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New Lands, Experiences and Entertainment Coming to Disney Parks

Earlier today, we told you about a new Star Warsโ„ข-themed land that is coming to both Disneylandยฎ Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎย (Click here for more details). Well, we have more exciting news to share about other new lands, entertainment, and experiences coming soon to the domestic Disney Parks.

Here’s a brief recap of what’s to come:

Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ

Get ready to head “to infinity and beyond” as you step into the world of one of Disneyโ€ขPixar’s most famous films, Toy Story! As you enter Toy Story Land, you’ll be shrunk to the size of Woody and Buddy as you wander through Andy’s oversized toys.

The new land will feature two new rides and an expansion of a guest favorite:

  • A family-friendly roller coaster enjoyed on the back of Slinky Dog.
  • Alien saucer attraction in which the little green aliens take guests around for a spin.
  • Addition of a 3rd track for the current Toy Story Maniaยฎ attraction!

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Disney’s Animal Kingdomยฎ After Dark and Pandora – The World of AVATAR

As announced previously, work continues on the largest expansion in the parkโ€™s history. Soon, guests will be immersed into the world of Pandora, and the entire park will transform after dark with new nighttime entertainment experiences!

Details of the expansion include:

  • Scheduled to debut in Spring 2016, “Rivers of Light” will bring the Discovery River to life with live music, floating lanterns, swirling animal imagery and water screens unlike anything ever seen in a Disney Park.
  • Kilimanjaro Safarisยฎ will be expanded next Spring to include a new nighttime adventure. Keep watch for two new species to the attraction – African wild dogs and hyenas!
  • Work continues on Pandora – The World of AVATAR. This new land will include floating mountains, a bioluminescent forest, and a new E-ticket attraction called AVATAR Flight of Passage.

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Soarinโ€™ Around the World in Florida and California

Renew your passport because Soarin’ Around the World is replacing Soarin’ยฎ in 2016 at Epcotยฎ and Disney California Adventureยฎ! Your journey will take you above some of the worldโ€™s most unique natural landscapes and man-made wonders.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at the making of Soarin’ Around the World!

There’s so much magic in store for Disney Parks in the years to come! We can’t wait to bring you all the details as they are announced and help you plan your vacations to experience it all!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:27-05:00August 15th, 2015|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Star Warsโ„ข-Themed Lands Coming to Disneylandยฎ and Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resorts

The Walt Disney Company announced that a galaxy far, far away would be coming to a Disney Park near you!

In what is being called Disney’s largest single themed land expansion in history, these new Star Warsโ„ข-themed lands will bring 14 acres of fun to both Disneylandยฎ Park in Anaheim and Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ in Orlando.

Plans call for the land to transport guests to a never-before-seen-planet feature two signature attractions. Inside the land, every store and restaurant will be run by the “locals” of the planet!

No date has been announced for the launch of these new Star Warsโ„ข-themed lands. But in the meantime, new Star Warsโ„ข fun is on the way!

  • Stars Toursยฎ – The Adventures Continue – Later in 2015,ย Star Toursยฎ – The Adventures Continue attractions in both Disneylandยฎ Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ will include a new adventure with locations and characters from the upcoming Star Warsโ„ข: The Force Awakens.
  • Jedi Training Academy โ€“ A current favorite of young Padawans, Jedi Training Academy, will soon be reimagined with a new experience that includes new characters and a new villain to battle from the popular Disney XD series, “Star Wars Rebels.โ€
  • Star Warsโ„ข Launch Bay – Also coming in 2015, this new interactive experience will take guests on both coasts into the upcoming film, Star Warsโ„ข: The Force Awakens. The experience will feature special exhibits, visits with new and favorite Star Warsโ„ข characters, and specialty food and merchandise offerings. Star Warsโ„ข Launch Bay will be located in Tomorrowlandยฎ at Disneylandยฎ Park and inside the Animation Courtyard atย Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ.
  • Season of the Force – Inspired by the success of Star Warsโ„ข Weekends, Season of the Force will be a new season event, beginning early 2016, bringing more intergalactic fun into Disneylandยฎ Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ. At Disneylandยฎ Park, Space Mountainยฎ will be reimagined into Hyperspace Mountain.ย Over atย Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ, they will feature a new fireworks spectacular on weekend nights set to the iconic scores of Star Warsโ„ข movies. Much more fun is in the works as well.

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We’ll bring you more information as it becomes available on all these out-of-this-universe announcements!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:27-05:00August 15th, 2015|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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