Disney News

Plant-Based Dining Expanding at Disney Parks Restaurants

For years, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has been industry leaders when it comes to special diets. Whether a dietary restriction, food allergy or even a lifestyle diet, the chefs go above and beyond to ensure your needs are met. Click here for more information on dietary restrictions.

Now, Disney Parks has announced that hundreds of plant-based dishes will be added to the menus at both Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts! These fun and flavorful options will be coming first to the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida (Oct. 1 for quick service locations and Oct. 3 for table service locations) and later in spring 2020 at the Disneyland® Resort. All of the major Disney-owned quick service and table service restaurants will have at least one offering which will be easily identifiable by a new plant-based menu icon designation.

Not quite sure what a plant-based dish is? It’s a meal made with ingredients like vegetables, legumes, fruits, grains, nuts, and seeds – and made without animal meat, eggs, dairy, or honey! As just a taste of what’s to come, some of the upcoming dishes include Steamed Asian Dumplings, Shiriki Noodle Salad, Felucian Garden Spread, Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl and Plant-Based Cashew Cheesecake.

For more information on dietary needs or requests, contact your Magic Maker®

Late 2019 Savings at Disneyland® Resort

Whether you’re looking for frightful fun or beloved holiday traditions, ’tis the season to visit the Disneyland® Resort! This year, Halloween Time at the Disneyland® Resort runs Sep. 6 to Oct. 31 followed by the Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort from Nov. 8, to Jan. 6. Regardless of which holiday you choose, you’ll find limited-time seasonal fun, food, and Instagram-worthy holiday décor throughout the entire resort.

Offer Details:

Contact your Magic Maker® today! Availability is limited!

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Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room type at the same hotel for travel most Sunday through Thursday nights from Oct. 13 through Dec. 19, 2019. Book from Sep. 12 through Dec. 5, 2019; travel must be completed by Dec. 20, 2019. Room types included in this offer are Premium, Deluxe and Woods/Garden/Courtyard rooms; select Concierge rooms; and only Artisan, Junior and Family suites. 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 occupancy restrictions apply 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.

Holidays Shine Bright at the Disneyland® Resort

It is almost that time of year again!  From November 9, 2019 to January 6, 2020, the Disneyland® Resort transforms into the Merriest Place on Earth! Here is just some of the holiday fun you can expect this year at the Disneyland® Resort. We’ll keep you updated on any future holiday announcements!

At Disneyland® Park:

  • Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle and “Believe… in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular return to the holiday lineup.
  • Also returning is “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, “it’s a small world” Holiday, and Haunted Mansion Holiday!

At Disney California Adventure® Park:

  • Santa and his elves will greet guests at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.
  • Residents of Cars Land get into the spirit of the holidays with special decorations and holiday overlay turning two of the land’s popular attractions into Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree.
  • Festival of the Holidays returns as a showcase of diverse cultural holiday celebrations like Christmas/Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. In addition to the always popular Disney ¡Viva Navidad! offerings, the festival will feature marketplaces serving internationally-inspired food and beverage.
  • As an ending to a perfect day in the park, “World of Color – Season of Light” will wow guests with this holiday-themed show.

Start planning your escape to the Disneyland® Resort for the holidays!

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Attractions and entertainment are subject to change without notice.

Enjoy an ‘Ultimate Disney Christmas’

The holidays will be here before you know it, and the Walt Disney Travel Company is making it possible for your family to have the “Ultimate Disney Christmas” package!

Why buy presents that will get played with a few times and then sit collecting dust when you can purchase an experience that will create memories that last a lifetime? With several special and exclusive inclusions, this package will do just that!

Here are the details:

Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package

Special Package Inclusions:

  • Exclusive nighttime access to experience Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey and Expedition Everest® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Plus catch an exclusive showing of the park’s new Rivers of Light: We Are One show. (Dec. 21, 2019)
  • Celebrate the season with tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park. (Dec. 22, 2019)
  • Exclusive reserved viewing area at World View Plaza to watch Epcot® Forever, an all-new nighttime spectacular. Plus, each Guest (ages 3 and up) will receive a digital $50 Epcot® Theme Park Dine Promo Card to use at participating Epcot® locations. (choice of Dec. 23 or Dec. 24, 2019 – one night per reservation)
  • An Ultimate Disney Christmas gift delivered to your room. (Dec. 25, 2019)

Walt Disney Travel Company Package Details:

  • 5-night stay at a select Disney Resort hotel
  • 4-day theme park tickets with Park Hopper® option

Travel Dates: Dec. 21 – Dec. 26, 2019
Booking Dates: now – Nov. 23, 2019

Availability for this special package is extremely limited, so contact your Magic Maker® about this Yuletide offering right away!

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. The number of packages available for purchase is limited. Deposit due at time of booking. Valid Theme Park admission is required to attend Theme Park events included in this package. Theme Park ticket is valid for admission beginning on 12/21/19 and must be used by 12/27/19. Special event ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is valid only on 12/22/19. Exclusive fireworks viewing area at Epcot® is one night per reservation; viewing night to be chosen at time of reservation and is reserved in order booked. Capacity for each night is limited. Epcot® Theme Park Dine Promo Card will be sent on 12/23/19 to email provided at check-in. One Ultimate Disney Christmas gift per room. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom Grand Villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

The Epcot® Theme Park Dine Promo Card (“Promo Card”) is not valid for use until purchased, activated and monetary value added. Card will be active 12/23/19 through 12/26/19. After 12/26/19, any unused funds will be forfeited. The Promo Card can only be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World Resort, at select food locations at Epcot®, select third-party lessees and select Operating Participants for food and beverage. Check with individual locations for program participation before redemption. For participating locations and additional terms and conditions visit disneyterms.com/epcotdinepromo. Except as required by applicable law: The Promo Card is not redeemable for cash; cannot be replaced if lost, damaged or stolen without required proof of purchase and complete dine card number; may not be resold in any manner whatsoever; and may not be used toward the purchase of any Disney Dollars or gift certificates/cards or toward the purchase of a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club® Resort. The Promo Card is issued by Disney Gift Card Services, Inc., which reserves the right to modify, alter, amend or change the terms and conditions of program upon notice at disneyterms.com/epcotdinepromo.

Fall into a Season of Fun & Savings

Fall into a Season of Fun & Savings at the Walt Disney World® Resort

With a schedule full of upcoming limited-time holiday events, now is the time to plan your Walt Disney World® Resort vacation!

This fall, you’ll find a festival of flavors at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival and spooktacular fun at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party inside Magic Kingdom® Park. And later in the year, you can celebrate the holidays with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the Epcot® International Festival of the Holidays!

Contact your Magic Maker® today for pricing and availability! Book early for best availability and pricing!


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. 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.

By |2020-01-02T02:39:27-05:00July 16th, 2019|Categories: Disney News, Expired Specials, Walt Disney World News|0 Comments

‘Eat to the Beat’ Dining Package Returns to Epcot®

One of our guests’ favorite way to enjoy the Eat to the Beat Concert Series is returning to the 2019 Epcot® International Food and Wine Festival!

On select days, you can Rock ‘n’ Dine by pairing a delicious meal at select Epcot® table service restaurants with that evening’s Eat to the Beat show! After enjoying your meal, you will receive a pass for reserved seating for one of that evening’s showcases.

Reservations are open for Dining packages at the following Epcot® restaurants:

  • Biergarten Restaurant
    Lunch: $55 for adults | $31 for kids
    Dinner: $55 for adults | $31 for kids
  • Chefs de France
    Lunch: $60.99 for adults | $16.99 for kids
    Dinner: $69.99 for adults | $21.99 for kids
  • Coral Reef Restaurant
    Lunch: $69 for adults | $22 for kids
    Dinner: $69 for adults | $22 for kids
  • The Garden Grill Restaurant
    Breakfast: $49 for adults | $30 for kids
    Lunch: $63 for adults | $38 for kids
    Dinner: $63 for adults | $38 for kids
  • La Hacienda de San Angel
    Dinner: $82 for adults | $23 for kids
  • Nine Dragons Restaurant
    Lunch: $52 for adults | $16.99 for kids
    Dinner: $59.95 for adults | $18.50 for kids
  • Restaurant Marrakesh
    Lunch: $52 for adults | $19 for kids
    Dinner: $63 for adults | $19 for kids
  • Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
    Lunch: $57 for adults | $22 for kids
    Dinner: $57 for adults | $22 for kids
  • San Angel Inn Restaurante
    Lunch: $60 for adults | $20 for kids
    Dinner: $75 for adults | $23 for kids
  • Spice Road Table
    Lunch: $52 for adults | $19 for kids
    Dinner: $63 for adults | $19 for kids
  • Teppan Edo
    Lunch: $68 for adults | $19.25 for kids
    Dinner: $78 for adults | $22 for kids
  • Tokyo Dining
    Lunch: $68 for adults | $19.25 for kids
    Dinner: $78 for adults | $22 for kids
  • Tutto Italia Ristorante
    Lunch: $64 for adults | $22 for kids
    Dinner: $70 for adults | $25 for kids
  • Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
    Lunch: $54 for adults | $20 for kids
    Dinner: $57 for adults | $24 for kids

Plus tax and gratuity

Breakfast packages include one (1) buffet or family-style dining meal (where applicable). Lunch or dinner packages include an appetizer, entrée and dessert—or one (1) full buffet or family-style dining (where applicable)—along with a non-alcoholic beverage. Prices do not include tax or gratuity. Guests utilizing a Disney Dining Plan may opt to use (2) Table-Service Entitlements. Separate park admission is required. While purchasing the Eat to the Beat Dinner Package is not required to see the show, it will provide you with a guaranteed seat!

This years line up includes:

  • Aug. 29-31 – Plain White T’s
  • Sep. 1-2 – Sawyer Brown – NEW!
  • Sep. 3-4 – MercyMe
  • Sep. 5-6 – Grace Kelly – NEW!
  • Sep. 7-8 – Zach Williams – NEW!
  • Sep. 9-10 – Lauren Daigle – NEW!
  • Sep. 11-12 – Jimmie Allen NEW!
  • Sep. 13-15 – TBD
  • Sep. 16-17 – The Allman Betts Band
  • Sep. 18-19 – Everclear
  • Sep. 20-22 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
  • Sep. 23-24 – Post Modern Jukebox
  • Sep. 25-26 – Blue Oct.
  • Sep. 27-29 – Mark Wills
  • Sep. 30-Oct. 2 – Sugar Ray
  • Oct. 3-4 – Taylor Dayne
  • Oct. 5-6 – India – NEW!
  • Oct. 7-9 – 98°
  • Oct. 10-11 – Boyce Avenue – NEW!
  • Oct. 12-13 – Southern Avenue – NEW!
  • Oct. 14-15 – Kenny G
  • Oct. 16-17 – 38 Special
  • Oct. 18-20 – Baha Men
  • Oct. 21-22 – Billy Ocean
  • Oct. 23-25 – Sheila E
  • Oct. 26-27 – High Valley
  • Oct. 28-30 – Hanson
  • Oct. 31-Nov. 1 – Sheena Easton
  • Nov. 2-3 – Kris Allen – NEW!
  • Nov. 4-6 – Boyz II Men
  • Nov. 7-8 – The Hooters
  • Nov. 9-11 – Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy
  • Nov. 12-14 – TBD
  • Nov. 15-16 – BBMAK – NEW!
  • Nov. 17-18 – Spanish Harlem Orchestra – NEW!
  • Nov. 19 – D’Capella NEW!

Entertainment and artist appearances are subject to change without notice

If you have already planned a Fall visit to experience the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival, ask your Magic Maker® about adding the Eat to the Beat Dinner Package to your plans.

Disney® Visa® Free Dining 2019 Available for Select August Dates

Disney® Visa® Cardmembers Can Get Disney FREE Dining 2019 with the purchase of select Disney Resort Hotel Packages

Gather ’round the table for the tastiest vacation offer available at the Walt Disney World® Resort! Disney FREE Dining 2019 is back exclusively for Disney® Visa® Cardmembers! Availability on this offer is limited, so don’t delay!

Now through Jun. 16, 2019, Disney® Visa® Cardmembers purchasing a non-discounted Disney Resort Hotel package including a minimum 4-night stay with 4-day or longer Park Hopper® or Park Hopper® Plus Option tickets at participating Disney Value or Moderate Resorts and get the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan for FREE. Or, buy a non-discounted Disney Resort Hotel package including a minimum 4-night stay with 4-day or longer Park Hopper® or Park Hopper® Plus Option tickets at participating Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts and get the Disney Dining Plan for FREE. Upgrades to a different dining plan are available at an additional cost.

Disney® Visa® Cardmember FREE Dining Booking Window:
Now -Jun. 16, 2019

Disney® Visa® Cardmembers FREE Dining Travel Window:
Valid for arrivals most nights Aug. 1 – 21, 2019

Some of the best family memories are made during a family dinner! Contact your Magic Maker® Travel Professional today for your taste of these scrumptious savings!

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*Disney® Visa® Cardmembers FREE Dining Packages booked at a participating Disney Value or Moderate Resort will receive the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan for free. Participating Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts will receive the Disney Dining Plan for free. Upgrades to dining plans are available at an additional cost. Ask your Magic Maker® which Dining Plan may be best for your family. Must use a valid Disney® Visa® Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to pay the deposit. Disney® Visa® Cardmember must stay in room

To qualify for the Disney® Visa® Cardmembers FREE Dining 2019 promotion, a minimum stay of 4-nights and 4-day Base Ticket with Park Hopper® or Park Hopper® Plus option is required. The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Advance reservation 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. Visit disneydestinationstickets.com/usage for more details. Children ages 3 to 9 must choose from the children’s menu, if available. Gratuities are not included. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. 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, and The Little Mermaid standard rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.

Because Advance Dining Reservations (ADR) open 180 days in advance, some table service restaurants may have limited or no availability at the time of booking. No group rates or other discounts apply. Offers cannot be combined and are nontransferable. Advance reservations required. Disney® Visa® FREE Dining 2019 offer is subject to change without notice.

Walt Disney World® Resort 2019 Summer Meal Offer

Get a FREE Quick-Service meal per person, per night with the purchase of select Disney Resort Hotel Packages!

Summer 2019 is a tasty time to discover all-new experiences and have the vacation of your dreams at the Walt Disney World® Resort! Availability on this special offer is limited, so don’t delay!

Now through Jun. 30, 2019, purchase a non-discounted Disney Resort Hotel package including a minimum 3-night stay and theme park tickets at participating Disney Value  or Moderate Resorts and get one FREE Quick-Service Meal per person per night. Upgrades to the traditional Quick-Service Dining Plan or Plus Disney Dining Plan are available at an additional cost! Ask your Magic Maker® which dining plan may be best for your family.

Disney 2019 Summer Meal Offer Booking Window:
Now-Jun. 30, 2019

Disney 2019 Summer Meal Offer Travel Window:
Valid for arrivals most nights May 28-Aug. 21, 2019

Contact your Magic Maker® today for your taste of these scrumptious savings!

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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. Visit disneydestinationstickets.com/usage for more details. Each quick-service meal includes one entrée and one non-alcoholic beverage (or, if age 21 or over, one beer, wine or cocktail). Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Offer excludes Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Children ages 3 to 9 must choose from the children’s menu, if available. Most beer, wine and cocktails included. Some exceptions apply. Must present valid ID to be served alcoholic beverages. May only be redeemed with the quick-service meal. Gratuities are not included.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party Announced for Disney California Adventure® Park

Disneyland® Resort in Southern California has announced details for Halloween Time taking place Sep. 6 through Oct. 31, 2019.

During Halloween Time, the entire Disneyland® Resort area is decorated for the most be-witching time of the year. Several attractions are slated to receive their always popular holiday overlays, including The Haunted Mansion, Guardians of the Galaxy, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. Halloween Screams nighttime spectacular will return nightly to Disneyland® Park, with fireworks added to the show on select nights. In Disney California Adventure® Park, Plaza de la Familia will return to Paradise Gardens Park to celebrate the spirit of Día de los Muertos.  And throughout the resorts, you’ll find creepy keepsakes and witch-worthy snacks to celebrate the season.

New for 2019 to the Halloween Time at Disneyland® Resort offerings is Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. This special-ticketed event allows guests young and old to don a costume and trick-or-treat in Anaheim’s ultimate neighborhood, the Disney California Adventure® Park! You’ll even see the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow make his spooky ride through the park each night of the party! Highlights of the new Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party include:

  • A new World of Color show called “Villainous!”
  • Redwood Creek Challenge Trail transformation by Disney villains
  • Immersive Treat Trails
  • A new DescenDance dance party inspired by Disney Channel’s “Descendants”
  • The guest-favorite “Frightfully Fun Parade”
  • A new Mickey’s Trick and Treat show that’s perfect for young guests
  • Character encounters of beloved Disney characters ­and villains, too.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will be held on the following dates from 6p-11p:

  • Tue. Sep. 17 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Thu. Sep. 19 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Sun. Sep. 22 (entry beginning at 2p)
  • Tue. Sep. 24 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Thu. Sep. 26 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Sun. Sep. 29 (entry beginning at 2p)
  • Tue. Oct. 1 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Thu. Oct. 3 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Sun. Oct. 6 (entry beginning at 2p)
  • Tue. Oct. 8 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Thu. Oct. 10 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Sun. Oct. 13 (entry beginning at 2p)
  • Tue. Oct. 15 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Thu. Oct. 17 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Sun. Oct. 20 (entry beginning at 2p)
  • Tue. Oct. 22 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Thu. Oct. 24 (entry beginning at 3p)
  • Sun. Oct. 27 (entry beginning at 2p)
  • Tue. Oct. 29 (entry beginning at 2p)
  • Thu. Oct. 31 (entry beginning at 2p)

Tickets are on sale with pricing start at $110 per person and vary depending on party dates with some discounts available for Annual Passholders on select dates. Due to popularity, some of the parties do sell out, so contact your Magic Maker® now for more details on this spooktacular event!

Upcoming Walt Disney World® Resort runDisney Event Presale

Year after year, runDisney continues to be the premier destination race series that delivers magical moments to last a lifetime. First time runners and experienced endurance athletes alike enjoy spectacular runs through Disney theme parks on some of the most magical courses on Earth!

With 4 themed weekends that take place at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida (races at the Disneyland® Resort in California have been temporarily suspended), there’s a race experience that’s perfect for each member of your family! Marathon or half marathon races headline each runDisney weekend, but other offerings include 10Ks, 5Ks, Kids Races and a runDisney Health & Fitness Expo. And of course, each race has it’s own bling! The more races you complete, the more coveted finisher medals you’ll earn! There are also challenge medal that are awarded to runners who complete more than one race during a race weekend!

Don’t miss out on the fun! And now for a limited time, you can book your stay and secure your Race Registration (bib) for three upcoming events before they go on sale to the general public!

2020 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend Presale
Walt Disney World® Resort ~ Jan. 8-12, 2020

2020 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Presale
Walt Disney World® Resort ~ Feb. 20-23, 2020

2020 Star Wars™ Rival Run Weekend Presale
Walt Disney World® Resort ~ Apr. 16-19, 2020

 

Select from one of these two great offers:

Contact your Magic Maker® today! Availability is limited!

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