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Upcoming Walt Disney Worldยฎ 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 Worldยฎ Resort in Florida (races at the Disneylandยฎ 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 Worldยฎ Marathon Weekend Presale
Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort ~ Jan. 8-12, 2020

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

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

 

Select from one of these two great offers:

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ today! Availability is limited!

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Star Wars: Galaxyโ€™s Edge – What We Know About Batuu

Back in August of 2015, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced that a brand-new, 14-acre Star Wars-themed land was coming to Disneylandยฎ Park in Southern California and Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ in Florida. Since then, anticipation has reached galactic proportions as construction and details of the largest single-themed land expansion at both parks has progressed.

Let’s take a look at what we know so far about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. We’ll keep the page updated as more details emerge.

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Upcoming runDisney Event and Registration Dates

If you aren’t familiar with runDisney races, they are family-friendly running events that are held at the Walt Disney Worldยฎ and Disneylandยฎ Resorts. Ranging from 5K to marathons and even kids runs, the races are a creative way to bring new runners to the sport by utilizing the popularity of Disney Parks. It’s a perfect match! So perfect, in fact, that runDisney has become one of the largest race organizers in the United States – both in terms of the number of races and runners. Each year more than 200,000 runners participate in a runDisney event!

NOTE: Due to construction, all runDisney race weekends at the Disneylandยฎ Resort have been placed on hiatus beginning in 2018 – including the associated Coast to Coast Race Challenges.

Below is a listing of the upcoming runDisney events. Planning for registration is just as important as planning for the event itself as some races sell out within hours!

Walt Disney Worldยฎ Marathon Weekend
Jan. 9 – 13, 2019 โ”‚ Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort
Registration currently open – limited availability

Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Feb. 21 – 24, 2019 โ”‚ Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort
Registration currently open – limited availability

Star Wars™ Rival Run Weekend
Apr. 4 – 7, 2019 โ”‚ Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort
Registration currently open – limited availability

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathonย Weekend
Oct. 31 – Nov. 3, 2019 โ”‚ย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort
Registration opens Mar. 19, 2019 at 10am Eastern

Walt Disney Worldยฎ Marathon Weekend
Jan. 8 – 12, 2020 โ”‚ Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort
Registration opens Apr. 16, 2019 at 10am Eastern

Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Feb. 20 – 23, 2020 โ”‚ Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort
Registration opens Jun. 4, 2019 at 10am Eastern

Star Wars™ Rival Run Weekend
Apr. 16 – 19, 2020 โ”‚ Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort
Registration opens Jul. 16, 2019 at 10am Eastern

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ travel professional for additional information!

19 Reasons to Visit a Disney destination in 2019

The one constant at Disney destinations is change! In the early days of Disneylandยฎ Park, Walt was famously quoted talking about the future of the park:

โ€œDisneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.โ€

Walt Disney

2019 will be no different for Disney destinations –  adding new and limited-time shows, parties, experiences, resorts, restaurants and lands across their properties! We’re excited about what’s to come in 2019 and wanted to share some of our favorites.

In no particular order, here’s our 19 Reasons to visit Disney destinations in 2019!

Contact yourย Magic Makerยฎย Travel Professional TODAY to add some Magic to your 2019!

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2019 ‘Garden Rocks’ Concert Series Lineup Announced

Live music will once take center stage when the Epcotยฎ International Flower & Garden Festival returns this spring!

The Garden Rocks™ Concert Series invites a broad range of decades and popular artists to the 26th annual Epcotยฎ International Flower & Garden Festival, which takes place Mar. 6 – Jun. 3, 2019.

Happening each day of the Festival, the Garden Rocks™ Concert Series welcomes several new-to-the-festival acts and some fan favorites from past years. This year’s lineup includes:

  • Mar. 6-9 – TBA
  • Mar. 9-10 – Glass Tiger
  • Mar. 11-16 – TBA
  • Mar. 17-20 – Simple Plan
  • Mar. 21-27 – TBA
  • Mar. 28-29 – Berlin featuring Terri Nunn
  • Mar. 30-31 – The Smithereens NEW
  • Apr. 3-4 –ย  Christopher Cross NEW
  • Apr. 5-7 –ย  The Spinners
  • Apr. 8-11 – TBA
  • Apr. 12-13 – Sister Sledge NEW
  • Apr. 14-16 – TBA
  • Apr. 17-19 – Sister Hazel NEW
  • Apr. 20-21 – Steven Curtis Chapmanย NEW
  • Apr. 22-23 – TobyMac NEW
  • Apr. 24-26 – Lonestar
  • Apr. 27-30 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO
  • May 1-4 – Hermanโ€™s Hermits starring Peter Noone
  • May 5-7 – Don Felder, Formerly of the Eagles
  • May 8-19 – TBA
  • May 20-21 – Colin Hay of Men at Workย NEW
  • May 22-31 – TBA
  • Jun. 1-3 – TBA

Performances take place inside the America Gardens Theatre at 5:30p, 6:45p and 8:00p. Shows are included with Epcotยฎ admission and are subject to change without notice.

Guaranteed concert seating is available by reserving a Garden Rocks Dining Package and enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner at select Epcotยฎ restaurants.

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ today to find out how you can experienceย Epcotยฎย International Flower & Garden Festival!

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Atlanta Braves 2019 Spring Training

Take me out to the ball game!

In 2019, the Atlanta Braves will start their final Spring Training at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort. Taking place inside Champion Stadium, this year’s lineup includes several marquee Major League Baseball teams including including the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Washington Nationals!

Each Braves spring training game has unique Disney touches from in-game entertainment to Disney character appearances. After every game, kids are invited onto the field for the running the bases!

Here’s a rundown of the 2019 schedule:

    • Mon., Feb. 25 – vs. Washington Nationals @ 1:05p
    • Tue., Feb. 26 – vs. New York Mets @ 1:05p
    • Thu., Feb. 28 – vs. Detroit Tigers @ 1:05p
    • Fri., Mar. 1ย – vs. Toronto Blue Jays @ 1:05p
    • Sun., Mar. 3ย – vs. Miami Marlins @ 1:05p
    • Mon. Mar. 4ย – vs. Houston Astros @ 1:05p
    • Wed., Mar. 6ย – vs. Detroit Tigers @ 1:05p
    • Fri., Mar. 8ย – vs. Philadelphia Phillies @ 6:05p
    • Mon., Mar. 11ย – vs. Pittsburgh Pirates @ 1:05p
    • Tue., Mar. 12ย – vs. St. Louis Cardinals @ 1:05p
    • Fri., Mar. 15ย – vs. Miami Marlins @ 1:05p
    • Sun., Mar. 17ย – vs. Houston Astros @ 1:05p
    • Mon., Mar. 18ย – vs. New York Yankees @ 6:05p
    • Tue., Mar. 19ย – vs. Washington Nationals @ 1:05p
    • Fri., Mar. 22ย – vs. Detroit Tigers @ 6:05p
    • Sat., Mar. 23ย – vs. New York Mets @ 1:05p

Schedule subject to change

Ticket go on sale Nov. 19, 2018 and start at just $15 per person, so enjoy a day at the ballpark! Contact your Magic Makerยฎ for more details.

New and Limited-Time Magic Coming in Early 2019 at Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

In Early 2019, Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resortย  will offer you more to see, do, taste, and experience than ever before! With new and limited-time shows, parties, character experiences and more being added across all four parks, now, more than ever, is the time to plan a trip to “The Most Magical Place on Earth!”

So what’s in store for Early 2019? Here’s just a sampling:

Magic Kingdomยฎ Park

  • Mickey & Minnieโ€™s Surprise Celebration – celebrating 90 years of the true originals, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse! Highlights include:
    • A reimagined โ€œMove It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Partyโ€ (Jan. 18 โ€“ ongoing)
    • New songs for entertainers on Main Street, U.S.A.ยฎ (Jan. 18 โ€“ Sept. 30)
    • Limited-time magical moments across the park (Jan. 18 โ€“ Sept. 30)
    • Specialty merchandise and food & beverage offerings

Epcotยฎ

  • Two of our client’s favorite festivals at Epcotยฎ are returning for Spring of 2019!
    • The Epcotยฎ International Festival of the Arts willย expanded their “Disney on Broadway Concert Series” to seven days a week! (Jan. 18 โ€“ Feb. 25)
    • The Garden Rocks Concert Series atย Epcotยฎ International Flower & Garden Festival will also beย expanded to seven days a week! (March 6 โ€“ June 3)
  • In the second half of 2019, we’ll bid a fond farewell to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth as the park prepares for anย all-new nighttime spectacular. (No Dates Announced)

Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ

  • Party with Pixar Pals and More as Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studios Marks 30 Years
    • Celebrate the Incredibles at Pixar Place –ย Pixar Place will be transformed into a Metroville city block where you can meet super suit designer Edna Mode, search for Jack-Jack, and celebrate the heroic deeds of Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible and Frozone during a special party! (Jan. 18 โ€“ Sept. 30)
    • You’ll have a chance to Meet Mike and Sulley from Pixarโ€™s Monsters, Inc. atย Walt Disney Presents (Jan. 18 โ€“ ongoing)
    • Lightning McQueenโ€™s Racing Academyย will open as a new show experience giving the generation of rookie racers an opportunity to learn from Lightningโ€™s years of experience on the track. (spring 2019 โ€“ ongoing)

Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdomยฎ Theme Park

  • Celebrate 25 Years of โ€˜The Lion Kingโ€™
    • โ€œHakuna Matata Time Dance Partyโ€ – Party with Timon and Rafiki with music, dancing and games inspired by “The Lion King.” (Jan. 18 โ€“ Sept. 30)
    • โ€œThe Lion Kingโ€ three-dimensional photo opportunities re-creating iconic moments from the movie. (Jan. 18 โ€“ Sept. 30)

And if you’ve not visited recently, you’ll enjoy two lands that have debuted over the past two years – Toy Story Land at Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎ and Pandora โ€“ The World of Avatar at Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdomยฎ.

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ today to start planning!

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Get Away with Adventures by Disneyยฎ Short Escape Vacations

Adventures by Disneyยฎ has announced an expanded line-up of their Short Escape vacations for 2019!

Short Escapes are two- to four-night adventures taking place in some of the World’s most iconic destinations. During these Short Escapes, you’ll enjoy an itinerary full of visits to must-see attractions and hidden gems, all executed with the help of two knowledgeable Disney-trained Adventure Guides.

Brand-new itineraries added to the portfolio for 2019 include Boston, London and Vancouver, Canada. Here’s a few highlights for the new offerings:

  • Best of Boston โ€“ Past and Present (select dates May – Oct. 2019)
    • Four-day, three-night itinerary
    • Privately guided tour along the Freedom Trail
    • Private, after-hours tour of the Old North Church
    • Special after-hours visit to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
    • Rowing along the Charles River
    • Private sightseeing bike tour
    • Exploring the grounds of Harvard Yard
    • Private New England clambake on Thompson Island
  • Bucket List Getaway in London (select dates Jul. – Sep. 2019)
    • Three-day, two-night itinerary
    • Once-in-a-lifetime, private viewing of the royal Crown Jewels led by the Tower of Londonโ€™s Jewel House Warden
    • Private, high-speed thrill ride in a boat along the River Thames
    • Privately guided tour of Westminster Abbey
    • Witness the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and an unforgettable dinner show.
  • City Highlights and Outdoor Recreation in Vancouver (select dates May – Sep. 2019)
    • Three-day, two-night itinerary
    • Grouse Mountain – ziplining excursion after a scenic gondola ride to the mountain peak
    • Privately guided tour at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
    • Morning bike ride through Stanley Park
    • Junior Adventurers scavenger hunt expedition
    • โ€œFoodieโ€ walking tour of Granville Islandโ€™s famous Public Market
    • Early access to Grouse Mountainโ€™s resident grizzly bear habitat

 

These three new adventures join the already existing portfolio of Short Escapes offered by Adventures by Disneyยฎ. Those other itineraries offered include:ย New York City, San Francisco, Southern California, Wyoming, Barcelona and Rome. Adventures by Disney also offers more than 50 global vacations with longer itineraries. CLICK HERE to explore all of their offerings.
 
 

Like all Adventures by Disneyยฎ vacations, Short Escape packages include all accommodations, tickets and admissions, transportation within the destination, luggage handling, snacks and most meals, and the services of two dedicated Adventure Guides.

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ for more details!

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Subject to availability, guests who book an Adventures by Disney New York, San Francisco or Boston Short Escape by Nov. 16, 2018 with travel start dates between Jan. 1, 2019 and Dec. 10, 2019, inclusive, will receive one (1) free pre-stay hotel room night immediately preceding the Short Escape in one standard hotel room at a hotel of Adventures by Disneyโ€™s selection per reservation booked. A limited number of free pre-stay hotel room nights are available on each applicable departure date. Any courtesy hold, without payment of the standard trip deposit, will not guarantee availability of the free pre-stay hotel room night for selected departure date. Free pre-stay hotel room night offer terminates on the earlier of November 16, 2018 and when the limited spaces on the applicable departure date have been booked. Hotel incidental charges are not included. Free pre-stay hotel room night must be used in conjunction with travel on the purchased eligible Short Escape. If the Short Escape is cancelled for any reason, the hotel room night will be cancelled without any further obligation of Adventures by Disney to guests. Lead guest of the booking party must travel on the Short Escape booked. Offer is not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part and cannot be sold or transferred for commercial use. Cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or promotions. Offer is subject to change without notice. Bookings subject to restrictions and Adventures by Disneyโ€™s standard terms and conditions. Void where prohibited.

Get Ready To ‘Adventure’ With Us

Who doesn’t love an adventure?!

Join Off to Neverland Travelยฎ and Adventures by Disneyยฎ as they adventure together in Germany! Two of our Magic Makersยฎ , Tara Radulski and Karen Godeau, will be sharing their experiences throughout this fabulous 9 day / 8 night tour right here with you! Just keep checking back right here on this page as they update their experiences with us below as time permits.

In addition to this Germany itinerary, Adventures by Disneyยฎ offers group guided vacation experiences to destinations on six continents. These hassle-free family vacations provide extraordinary and customized experiences coupled with the exceptional service guests have come to expect from Disney Destinations. It’s this attention to every detail that has earned Adventures by Disneyยฎ recognition by numerous travel organizations for its excellence in family tourism.ย CLICK HERE for more information on the current offerings.

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