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“Villains’ Sinister Soiree” Coming to Magic Kingdom® Park

Magic Kingdom® Park has announced a new premium event that will take place during this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties.

Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle, which will take place on party nights, will provide guests with some VIP experiences at an additional charge. You’ll receive:

  • Preferred viewing for the 8:15p Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade
  • Preferred viewing for Happy HalloWishes Fireworks spectacular
  • Admission to a Dessert Soiree inside Cinderella’s Royal Table
    • Themed desserts
    • Non-alcoholic drinks
    • Souvenir autograph card
    • Maleficent dragon cup
    • Exclusive entertainment from Lady Tremaine and her villainous friends

Pricing for the Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle is $99 per person + tax which includes gratuity. Space is limited, so please contact your Magic Maker® to check on availability for your party date. Here are a couple important reminders about the experience:

  • Admission to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a special ticketed event and is not included with admission to Magic Kingdom® park or this package.
  • The Dessert Soiree will be at both 10:15p and 11:45p on Sep. 1, 9 and 12, 2014; and at 10:15p only on Sep. 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 and Oct. 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 31, 2014.
  • Entertainment and character appearances are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
  • Reserved viewing for Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade is for the 8:15p performance only.
  • Seating is not provided at the preferred parade or fireworks viewing. Wheelchairs and Electronic Conveyance Vehicles (ECVs) can be accommodated in the viewing areas and at Cinderella’s Royal Table.
  • Disney dining plan entitlements may not be redeemed for this event.
  • Offer may not be combined with any other discounts or promotions. There are a limited number of tickets available for this event.
By |2017-06-27T10:21:30-05:00August 25th, 2014|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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‘Villains Unleashed’ Hits Disney’s Hollywood Studios® Saturday

This Saturday, August 23, more than 50 Disney Villains will take over the operations of Disney’s Hollywood Studios® for a Villains Unleashed special ticketed event!

We have some additional information for our guests that will be attending the party:

  • Although the party doesn’t start until 8p, tickets become valid starting at 5p for admission. We suggest arriving early and enjoying a few of your favorite attractions before the party begins!
  • On your way into the park, be sure to pick up an event guide. This will give you a listing of all the locations and times for the special activities.
  • The party will kick off at Hades Hangout (Sorcerer Hat stage) at 8p.
  • Villain character greetings will be spread throughout the park. Take note of which Villain the queue is for and any posted appearance times. Not all of the Villains will offer meet and greet opportunities.
  • Oogie Boogie’s Freaky Funhouse Show will have showings at 8:30p, 9:30p, 10:30p, and 11:30p
  • Fantasmic! will feature a special pre-show featuring the Night Crawlers. Don’t be late!
  • Villainy in the Sky will start at 12:45am. As with all fireworks shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, preferred viewing is in front of the Sorcerer Hat and along Hollywood Blvd. Standing back so you are not too close to the Sorcerer Hat but near one of the video screens hanging on Hollywood Blvd usually provides the best experience.

Villains Unleashed 2014 Event GuideFor additional information on entertainment offerings, click the image to the right to view the complete event guide.

Our guests staying onsite at a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel can utilize the Disney Transportation System to get to and from the party. For those driving, the side entrance (across from the Hess Station on E Buena Vista Dr.) will close at 3p. If you are driving to the park after that time, you will need to utilize the main entrance off US-192 and World Drive.

If you are going to be visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort this weekend and don’t have tickets to the event, they are still available! Pricing is $67+tax for adults / $62+tax for children.

By |2017-06-27T10:21:31-05:00August 20th, 2014|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , |0 Comments
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Hidden Mickeys

By: Christie Howley, Magic Maker®

If you are taking a trip to Walt Disney World® Resort, you probably expect to see Mickey Mouse and his friends just about everywhere you look. But did you know that Mickey Mouse may be hiding in places you wouldn’t think to look? There’s a phenomenon called “Hidden Mickeys”, and they’re bound to make your trip even more exciting!

What is a Hidden Mickey you ask? Disney Imagineers and most creative artists have put their heads together to sneak partial or full images of Mickey Mouse (and sometimes even other characters) into areas of the Walt Disney World® Resort property that you may not expect to find him, and some may not be so easy to see! The history of Hidden Mickeys (explained by a cast member during a back stage tour) began when Epcot® was in creation in 1981. The Imagineers did not want to display Mickey Mouse in the Epcot®. They believed that he should remain a fixture at the Magic Kingdom® Park, while Epcot® was intended to transport guests into a futuristic world- sans Mickey Mouse. Some cast members felt differently, however, and during the opening of the park, snuck Mickey Mouse’s trademark three-circled head and ears into the background of certain attractions and rides. Guests and other cast members noticed, and began to look for them and the movement took off!

Now, Mickey Mouse’s iconic head and ears are not the only Hidden Mickey to be on the lookout for, though they do remain the “Classic” Hidden Mickey. Hidden Mickeys come in all shapes, sizes, characters and forms, some being as difficult to see as the full body Hidden Mickey laying on his side in the clouds, in one of the final scenes in Splash Mountain® Attraction. Or if you happen to stop by the Disney’s Polynesian Resort, head upstairs to Kona Island, coffee shop by day, sushi bar by night. The counter is made up of colored tiles…see if you can find the one shaped like Mickey!

An example of a non-Mickey Mouse Hidden Mickey can be found on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. While in Owl’s house, search for a picture frame of Mr. Toad, who used to have his very own ride in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’s location many years ago.

There are some Hidden Mickeys that can only be found while waiting on line for the rides, so if you happen to have a FastPass+ you may miss one or two. But don’t worry, there are more Hidden Mickeys buried throughout all 4 parks (and the water parks!), the resorts, and even some restaurants! If you need help finding some, most cast members have a pretty good idea of where you can spot them. But don’t forget that they’re hidden­-intentionally placed Mickeys (such as a cookie shaped like Mickey Mouse in the bakery) do not count. Use your imagination, get the kids to join in, and celebrate that now there’s one more reason to go to Walt Disney World® Resort- to go hunting Hidden Mickeys!

With some fabulous specials available at Walt Disney World® Resort, our Magic Makers® are ready to send you hunting!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:31-05:00August 7th, 2014|Categories: Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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New ‘Magical Extras’ for 2015 Walt Disney World® Resort Packages

When you book your Walt Disney World® Resort Vacation Package through the Walt Disney Travel Company and Off to Neverland Travel®, your package comes with several Magical Extras to help make your stay extra special. In past years, those Magical Extras included many different offers – from complimentary arcade credits to food and merchandise vouchers for Planet Hollywood® in Downtown Disney® West Side.

For 2015, quite a few new Magical Extras have been added to the offerings for our Walt Disney World® Resort guests who will be checking in Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2015. New offers include:

  • 20% off discount voucher on select Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company® items at select locations throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort
  • 15% discount on select Walt Disney World® Tours at Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot® and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
  • 15% discount at Bongos Cuban Café® located at Downtown Disney® West Side on food, nonalcoholic beverages and merchandise
  • 20% discount at Paradisio 37 in Downtown Disney® West Side on food and nonalcoholic beverages for lunch
  • 10% discount voucher at Arribas Brothers located at Downtown Disney® Marketplace (restrictions apply)
  • Receive one charm with a value of $5.00 with purchase of a hair wrap at select Hair Wrap Company locations throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort
  • 10% discount voucher for merchandise at Hoypoloi® Gallery located at Downtown Disney® West Side (restrictions apply)
  • 10% discount voucher for merchandise at Pop Gallery located at Downtown Disney® West Side (restrictions apply)
  • 15% discount voucher for merchandise at Something Silver located at Downtown Disney® West Side (restrictions apply)

Other current Magical Extras include:

  • Various discounts for select Downtown Disney® merchandise and dining locations.
  • Miniature Golf – (2) vouchers good for one round of miniature golf prior to 4p at either Disney’s Fantasia Gardens or Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Courses. (two rounds of golf per package)
  • Spa Discount – 15% off most 50 minute or greater services at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels. (Select treatments are excluded. Age restrictions apply. One per package)
  • Walt Disney World® Marina Discounts – 15% off the non-discounted price of any boat rental at participating Walt Disney World® marina locations. (One per package)
  • Guided Fishing Excursions Discount – 15% off the non-discounted price of a 2-hour Guided Bass Fishing Excursion or a Bass Nitro Fishing Excursion at select Walt Disney World® marinas. (One per package)
  • Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Discount – 10% off the non-discounted price of all activities like parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing trips at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. (One per package)
  • Children Activity Centers – 15% off the non-discounted hourly rates at the Children Activity Center located at select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels. Services are available for children age 3-12 with a minimum charge of (2) hours per child. (One per package)
  • Arcade Game Card – 100 points game play inside Resort arcades. (One per package)
  • Voucher for two admission tickets to DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park

For more information on the Walt Disney World® Resort please contact your Magic Maker®!

*Magical Extras are subject to change and are only included in Walt Disney World® Resort Vacation Packages booked through the Walt Disney Travel Company. Some restrictions apply. See travel documents for complete details on offers.

 

By |2014-07-30T10:49:41-05:00July 30th, 2014|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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Military Discounts At Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts

Both Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts salute the men and women who serve our country. What better way for them to show their appreciation then by offering special discounts for military personnel at both destinations!

CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS!

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By |2017-06-27T10:21:31-05:00July 21st, 2014|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Disneyland Specials, Walt Disney World News, Walt Disney World Specials|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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A Peek at ‘Frozen Summer Fun’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

It’s been almost two weeks since the launch of Frozen Summer Fun LIVE! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. The event, which takes place daily through Sep. 1, 2014, celebrates the 2013 Disney hit film Frozen with a host of special activities throughout the park. CLICK HERE for more information on the event.

We’re excited to share these two videos to give you a peek inside Frozen Summer Fun LIVE! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® if you haven’t been able to experience it for yourself! From the morning Royal Welcome to the fireworks to end the evening, the day is full of Frozen fun!

Contact your Magic Maker® for more information on Frozen Summer Fun LIVE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:31-05:00July 18th, 2014|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , |0 Comments
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Walt Disney World® Resort Lights Up the Sky

Let us be the first to tell you Happy Independence Day, one day early! We say thank you to those of you reading this that have served, or are presently serving our nation. Beyond celebrating our freedom as Americans, one of my favorite things about the 4th of July is the fireworks; big, loud, colorful, booming fireworks. I always feel like a kid again when ‘oohing and ahhing’ the beautiful bursts of color in the sky.

If you are a firework lover as me, then Walt Disney World® Resort doesn’t disappoint. In fact, regularly the sky above Walt Disney World® Resort comes alive with nightly displays from Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®.

Epcot® is home to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth whose stage is the World Showcase Lagoon, a man-made lake in the middle of World Showcase. The current IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth is a 14 minute show whose current format was introduced in 2000. Then titled as IlllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth, the ‘2000’ was dropped from the name and the show continues today as it did in 2000 due to its popularity

As with any Walt Disney World® Resort attraction IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth builds up to the main event with a pre-show. About 30 minutes prior to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, a music loop begins in World Showcase consisting of 9 tracks. Each country plays the same base tracks, with musical accents from each particular nation in World Showcase. If you aren’t already waiting at this point, this is your queue to find the perfect viewing spot!

We don’t want to give too much of the show away; but we will tell you that Illuminations: Reflections of Earth is divided into three different acts, telling the story of our planet. The three acts are chaos, order and meaning. The story unfolds through a remarkable journey of fireworks, laser lights, pyro techniques, and fountains. IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth can be viewed anywhere around World Showcase that you have a view of the World Showcase Lagoon!

Wishes FireworksWishes fireworks show finds its home in Magic Kingdom® Park. Wishes fireworks show replaced Fantasy in the Sky in 2003. Fantasy in the Sky was the opening day show at Magic Kingdom® Park in 1971, and ran consistently through 2003 prior to its replacement.

Wishes fireworks show, which is hosted by Jiminy Cricket together with Blue Fairy, is so much more than a fireworks show. As brilliant colors wash over Cinderella Castle in the foreground, the sky comes alive behind it in the telling of a breathtaking story set to an unforgettable musical score. As Walt Disney World® Resort puts it, ‘it is a spectacular story, so big only the sky can hold it!’

While there are several places to view Wishes fireworks show from, there are few viewing locations that can compare to watching from Main Street, U.S.A.® Area. Sure, it can be crowded and you have to set up ‘early’ to stake your ground, but there is nothing like watching Wishes fireworks show where it was designed to be watch. It is breathtaking.

IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth can be viewed at 9:00pm nightly in Epcot® unless otherwise noted. The time for Wishes fireworks show can vary based upon park hours and is not displayed every night, so be sure to check your times guide or ask your Magic Maker® prior to traveling!

As always, we are eager to help you create a magical, memorable vacation. Contact us today about some of the incredible packages and savings available for your next trip to Walt Disney World® Resort!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:31-05:00July 3rd, 2014|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

On this Christmas Eve, we thought it would be fun to share this video of the Cast of the Walt Disney World® Resort reciting Clement Clarke Moore’s famous poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.”  See how many familiar faces you can spot!

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas…

Rejoice in the spirit of Christmas – Peace
the miracle of Christmas – Hope
and the heart of Christmas – Love

from the Magic Makers® of Off to Neverland Travel®!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:35-05:00December 24th, 2013|Categories: Walt Disney World News|Tags: , |0 Comments
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HGTV Superstars Return to Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival

Carter Oosterhouse at Flower and Garden FestivalWe’re just 7-days away from the 20th Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival at the Walt Disney World® Resort. This year, there will be some new faces as well as perennial favorites returning to The Designers’ Stage inside the Festival Center.

Taking place each weekend at noon and 3pm, the designers present some expert tips and tricks to those in attendance. Each designer brings their own unique presentation to the show covering a wide range of topics from boosting your curb appeal to bringing Disney-inspiration into your backyard.

This year’s lineup and seminar topcis are:

  •  Mar. 8-10 – Chris Lambton from Going Yard presenting “Going Yard for Your Lifestyle”
  •  Mar. 15-17 – Chris Grundy from DIY Network’s Cool Tools presenting “Keepin’ It Green with Grundy”
  • Mar. 22-24 – Egypt Sherrod from Property Virgins: presenting “Getting the Inside Scoop on HGTV’s Top Home Features for 2013″
  • Mar. 29-31 – Brandon Johnson from the popular show My Yard Goes Disney presenting “Bringing More Disney Inspiration and HGTV Design to Your Backyard”
  • Apr. 5-7 – Meg Caswell from  Meg’s Great Rooms will present “Discovering Design Tips to Personalize Your Space & Make a Good Room Great”
  • Apr. 12-14 – Jason Cameron from DIY Network’s Desperate Landscapes and Man Caves presents “Desperate Landscapes… Where Do We Grow from Here?”
  • Apr. 19-21 – Sara Peterson the Editor-in-Chief, HGTV Magazine presents “Boosting Your Curb Appeal! 25 Easy Ideas from Front Doors to Flower Pots”
  • April 26-28 – Carter Oosterhouse from Million Dollar Rooms presents “Million Dollar Trends”
  • May 3-5 – Casey Noble from Design on a Dime presents “Creating Luxury Hotel Floral Arrangements in Your Home”
  • May 10-12 – Dan Faires from HGTV.com DanMade presents “Easy Ideas for Creating a Designer Garden”
  • May 17-19 – David Bromstad from HGTV Design Star, ColorSplash, and Design Star All-Stars presents “The Power of Color”

The Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival runs Mar. 6-May 19, 2013 and is included with regular park admission.

By |2017-06-27T10:21:50-05:00February 27th, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Adventurers Outpost Opening Soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®

An all new adventure will be debuting soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

Later this spring, Mickey and Minnie Mouse will start greeting their guests in a brand new location. Adventurers Outpost will serve as a home base for your favorite Disney pals. The indoor location will be a perfect way to beat the mid-summer heat before setting off on your next adventure.

Adventures Outpost is located in the Discovery Island® Area in the former Beastly Bazaar shop. In the Camp Minnie-Mickey section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, you can continue to enjoy the amazing Festival of the Lion King show and meet other Disney Characters on the existing Character Trails.

By |2014-06-30T15:12:18-05:00February 26th, 2013|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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