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Mickeyโ€™s Very Merry Christmas Party Guests Receive Exclusive Holiday ‘Sorcerers’ Card

Friday night, the Magic Kingdomยฎ Park in the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort held their first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for the year. Guests who attend this year’s special-ticketed event are able to receive an exclusive holiday Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card.

The card features Prep and Landing’s Wayne and Lanny. The Ornament Barrage card can be obtained by guests attending the party by showing their party ticket and wristband at the Main Street Firehouse. It is the second of a series of special Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Party cards, with the first being โ€œChip โ€˜Nโ€™ Daleโ€™s Bag of Tricksโ€ from the 2012 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:14-05:00November 11th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

37th Festival of the Masters Kicks Off This Weekend

The Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort will host the 37th Festival of the Masters this weekend in the Downtown Disneyยฎ Area. Sponsored by Michaels, the open-air arts festival presents guests with the works of over 100 award winning artists – including photography, jewelry, sidewalk chalk art, and much more.

Events planned for this weekend include:

  • Various hands-on activities for Guests of all ages and interests – including โ€œMake It Take Itโ€ crafts, a do-it-yourself fashion show, and the โ€œMichaels Master Muralโ€ where guests can help in creating a mosaic-like mural and an 8-foot tall LEGO Hulk figure
  • Artist appearances
  • Live musical performances at various venues including House of Bluesยฎ, Bongos Cuban Cafรฉยฎ and Raglan Roadโ„ข Irish Pub and Restaurant
  • Live performances from La Noubaโ„ข by Cirque du Soleilยฎ
  • Unique shopping opportunitiesโ€”from fine art to Disney collectibles

The Festival of the Masters runs Fri (11/9) and Sat (11/10) from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Sun (11/11) 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event and parking are complimentary.

37th Festival of the Masters Kicks Off This Weekend

The Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort will host the 37th Festival of the Masters this weekend in the Downtown Disneyยฎ Area. Sponsored by Michaels, the open-air arts festival presents guests with the works of over 100 award winning artists – including photography, jewelry, sidewalk chalk art, and much more.

Events planned for this weekend include:

  • Various hands-on activities for Guests of all ages and interests – including โ€œMake It Take Itโ€ crafts, a do-it-yourself fashion show, and the โ€œMichaels Master Muralโ€ where guests can help in creating a mosaic-like mural and an 8-foot tall LEGO Hulk figure
  • Artist appearances
  • Live musical performances at various venues including House of Bluesยฎ, Bongos Cuban Cafรฉยฎ and Raglan Roadโ„ข Irish Pub and Restaurant
  • Live performances from La Noubaโ„ข by Cirque du Soleilยฎ
  • Unique shopping opportunitiesโ€”from fine art to Disney collectibles

The Festival of the Masters runs Fri (11/9) and Sat (11/10) from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Sun (11/11) 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event and parking are complimentary.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:15-05:00November 9th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

This Year’s ‘Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights’ A Little ‘Goofy’

This Friday, the holiday season will officially start atย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎย when Theย Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is lit for the first time this season! Included with standard admission to the park, the show has become a holiday tradition since 1995. The simplyย breathtaking seasonal display is made up of more than 5 million glittering LED Christmas lights that Disney Imagineers have perfectly synchronized to holiday music.

Theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort has announced that this year, Santa Goofy will join the fun inside his very own Winter Wonderland. This area will serve as a meet and greet area duringย Theย Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.ย Also added this year is an eighth song for the lights to sync to,ย a special arrangement of โ€œWinter Wonderlandโ€ by Creative Entertainment Music Director Dan Stamper.

If you’ve never seen The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, it is something that you must do! Pictures are not able to truly capture just how amazing it is. It will run Nov. 9 through Jan. 6.

This Year’s ‘Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights’ A Little ‘Goofy’

This Friday, the holiday season will officially start atย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎย when Theย Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is lit for the first time this season! Included with standard admission to the park, the show has become a holiday tradition since 1995. The simplyย breathtaking seasonal display is made up of more than 5 million glittering LED Christmas lights that Disney Imagineers have perfectly synchronized to holiday music.

Theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort has announced that this year, Santa Goofy will join the fun inside his very own Winter Wonderland. This area will serve as a meet and greet area duringย Theย Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.ย Also added this year is an eighth song for the lights to sync to,ย a special arrangement of โ€œWinter Wonderlandโ€ by Creative Entertainment Music Director Dan Stamper.

If you’ve never seen The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, it is something that you must do! Pictures are not able to truly capture just how amazing it is. It will run Nov. 9 through Jan. 6.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:15-05:00November 7th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|1 Comment

Disney Cruise Lineยฎ Offers Onboard Credit and Half-Off Deposit

This offer is no longer valid. Click here to explore all current specials.

As the holidays quickly approach, we start to feel a real “crunch” in our wallets. Butย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ has released a promotion that will allow you to plan your upcoming vacation at sea right now without tying up too much of your holiday funds.

Now through Dec. 16, 2012, all new Disney Cruise Lineยฎ bookings willย receive a $25 onboard credit per stateroom to spend during your vacation! Spend it however you’d like – Dinner at Palo, Spa Treatment, Souvenirs, Port Adventures – the possibilities are endless.ย Also, you will also receive half-off deposit!ย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ is temporarily lowering the required deposit to allow you to book now and pay later. The best part is that both of these are combinableย with other offers likeย Kids Sail Free on Select Cruises from Galveston!

Contact your Magic Maker and start planning today!

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Eligible for bookings Nov. 5 – Dec. 16, 2012, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Guests will receive a $25 onboard credit per stateroom.ย Applicable only to bookings made through electronic booking sources.ย Applies to all stateroom categories.ย This offer is combinable with other offers and is available on new bookings only.ย Onboard credit is nonrefundable and nontransferable.ย This offer is only applied to the cruise deposit amount. When a package is added to the booking (e.g. Adventures by Disney or Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding package) the full deposit for the cruise and the package is required.ย For cancellations made within the cancellation fee period, the cancellation fee will be the promotional deposit amount versus the full standard deposit amount.ย Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

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Disney Cruise Lineยฎ Offers Onboard Credit and Half-Off Deposit

This offer is no longer valid. Click here to explore all current specials.

As the holidays quickly approach, we start to feel a real “crunch” in our wallets. Butย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ has released a promotion that will allow you to plan your upcoming vacation at sea right now without tying up too much of your holiday funds.

Now through Dec. 16, 2012, all new Disney Cruise Lineยฎ bookings willย receive a $25 onboard credit per stateroom to spend during your vacation! Spend it however you’d like – Dinner at Palo, Spa Treatment, Souvenirs, Port Adventures – the possibilities are endless.ย Also, you will also receive half-off deposit!ย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ is temporarily lowering the required deposit to allow you to book now and pay later. The best part is that both of these are combinableย with other offers likeย Kids Sail Free on Select Cruises from Galveston!

Contact your Magic Maker and start planning today!

Request a Quote

Eligible for bookings Nov. 5 – Dec. 16, 2012, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Guests will receive a $25 onboard credit per stateroom.ย Applicable only to bookings made through electronic booking sources.ย Applies to all stateroom categories.ย This offer is combinable with other offers and is available on new bookings only.ย Onboard credit is nonrefundable and nontransferable.ย This offer is only applied to the cruise deposit amount. When a package is added to the booking (e.g. Adventures by Disney or Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding package) the full deposit for the cruise and the package is required.ย For cancellations made within the cancellation fee period, the cancellation fee will be the promotional deposit amount versus the full standard deposit amount.ย Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

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By |2017-06-27T10:22:15-05:00November 6th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Disney Cruise Lineยฎ Announces Four New Itineraries Sailing from Galveston in 2013

This morning,ย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ announced four new itineraries that theย Disney Wonderยฎ will begin sailing next fall from Galveston, TX. And for the first time ever,ย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ will visit Jamaica!

Plus, throughย through Dec. 16, 2012, you can receive a $25 onboard credit and half-off the deposit!

 

7-night Western Caribbean, including Jamaica

Ports of call: Falmouth, Jamaica; Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico
2013 departure dates: Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 16 and Nov. 30

Sailing from the Port of Galveston, the Disney Wonderยฎ will take you awayย on a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise including a stop at Falmouth, Jamaica. Three relaxing days at sea will allow you to experience the world-class entertainment, impeccable guest service and one-of-a-kind shipboard experience you can find only on Disney Cruise Lineยฎ.

Request a Quote

7-night Bahamas, including Disneyโ€™s Castaway Cay

Ports of call: Key West; Nassau, The Bahamas;ย Disneyโ€™s Castaway Cay
2013 departure dates:
Sep. 28, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Nov. 23, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14.

Always a favorite port of call, this tropical paradise is reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Lineยฎย guests. You’ll agree that Disneyโ€™s Castaway Cayย is the ultimate escape, with powdery white sand beaches, turquoise blue waters and swaying palm trees. This 7-night Bahamas itinerary sailing from Galveston is sure to be popular!

Request a Quote

These shorter itineraries are perfect for those who would experience the magic of the Disney Wonderยฎ butย can’t get away for a full week.

6-Night Western Caribbean

Ports of call: Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico, plus three days at sea.
2013 departure dates: Dec. 21

Soak up the sun at Grand Cayman and Cozumel, and discover how lifelong memories are made in three magnificent days at sea with the one-of-a-kind activities and unique shows that you can only find onย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ.

Request a Quote

4-Night Getaway Sailings

Ports of call: Cozumel, Mexico, plus two days at sea.
2013 departure dates: Dec. 27 and Dec. 31

These relaxing Holiday getaways are a perfect way to leave your worries behind. Sailing from Galveston, prepare for legendary service, entertainment, recreation and dining! This a cruise you’ll remember.

Request a Quote

Disney Cruise Lineยฎ Announces Four New Itineraries Sailing from Galveston in 2013

This morning,ย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ announced four new itineraries that theย Disney Wonderยฎ will begin sailing next fall from Galveston, TX. And for the first time ever,ย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ will visit Jamaica!

Plus, throughย through Dec. 16, 2012, you can receive a $25 onboard credit and half-off the deposit!

 

7-night Western Caribbean, including Jamaica

Ports of call: Falmouth, Jamaica; Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico
2013 departure dates: Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 16 and Nov. 30

Sailing from the Port of Galveston, the Disney Wonderยฎ will take you awayย on a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise including a stop at Falmouth, Jamaica. Three relaxing days at sea will allow you to experience the world-class entertainment, impeccable guest service and one-of-a-kind shipboard experience you can find only on Disney Cruise Lineยฎ.

Request a Quote

7-night Bahamas, including Disneyโ€™s Castaway Cay

Ports of call: Key West; Nassau, The Bahamas;ย Disneyโ€™s Castaway Cay
2013 departure dates:
Sep. 28, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Nov. 23, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14.

Always a favorite port of call, this tropical paradise is reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Lineยฎย guests. You’ll agree that Disneyโ€™s Castaway Cayย is the ultimate escape, with powdery white sand beaches, turquoise blue waters and swaying palm trees. This 7-night Bahamas itinerary sailing from Galveston is sure to be popular!

Request a Quote

These shorter itineraries are perfect for those who would experience the magic of the Disney Wonderยฎ butย can’t get away for a full week.

6-Night Western Caribbean

Ports of call: Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico, plus three days at sea.
2013 departure dates: Dec. 21

Soak up the sun at Grand Cayman and Cozumel, and discover how lifelong memories are made in three magnificent days at sea with the one-of-a-kind activities and unique shows that you can only find onย Disney Cruise Lineยฎ.

Request a Quote

4-Night Getaway Sailings

Ports of call: Cozumel, Mexico, plus two days at sea.
2013 departure dates: Dec. 27 and Dec. 31

These relaxing Holiday getaways are a perfect way to leave your worries behind. Sailing from Galveston, prepare for legendary service, entertainment, recreation and dining! This a cruise you’ll remember.

Request a Quote

By |2017-06-27T10:22:15-05:00November 5th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

VIDEO: โ€œWreck-It Ralphโ€ CANstruction Benefits Second Harvest Food Bank

Recently, a group of 50 Disney VoluntEARS from theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort completed a CANstruction – a combination of a design competition and a food drive. And with this past weekends opening of Disney’sย Wreck-It Ralph in theaters, he served as a great source of inspiration!

After two months of planning and the proper placement of 7,634 non-perishable canned and boxed goods, the Ralph CANstruction came to life. Watch the video below to see the process.

The Second Harvest Food Bank in Central Florida benefited from these canned goods. The structure won the following awards:ย Structural Ingenuity,ย The Big Canhuna, andย Peopleโ€™s Choice.

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