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The Adult Side of Walt Disney World® Resort

To some, when you think of adult vacation destinations, Walt Disney World® Resort is not near the top of your list. However the reality is that Walt Disney World® Resort has an extremely underrated side to it that beckons an untold number of couples and singles sans children to visit annually. From honeymoon and anniversary trips to vacations with friends and weekend getaways, Walt Disney World® Resort offers more for adult travel guests than one would imagine!

We are all accustomed to Walt Disney World® Resort’s larger than life characters and icons, amazing family entertainment, immense ‘kid appeal’ and  rides for all ages. What we often forget is that Walt Disney World® Resort doesn’t have to be ‘just a trip for the kids’. From fine dining and wine tastings to spas, golf and adventure seeking experiences, there are countless activities to tickle the fancy of any adult!

The great news is, if you have children you don’t have to leave them at home to enjoy the best in Walt Disney World® Resort’s adult offerings! Select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels offer Children’s Activity Centers for children ages 3 to 12, that will entertain your children with videogames, dinner, snacks, movies and more while you slip  away for a little grown-up time. If group childcare isn’t the best for your children, there are also in-room babysitting options for you too! There is no need to feel guilty experiencing a little alone time…in fact your children may ask you to go away more often after experiencing the Children’s Activity Centers.

For those who are looking to travel to Walt Disney World® Resort without children and are nervous about the younger set having the run of the theme parks, consider visiting Walt Disney World® Resort during the traditional school year. Avoiding planning your visit during the summer months and holidays to reduce the amount of crowds you run into on your trip. The late fall and early winter are both beautiful times to visit Walt Disney World® Resort!

While all of Walt Disney World® Resort’s hotels provide great accommodations with top-notch service, there are a few resorts that really stand out to travelers looking for a more elegant travel experience. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is absolutely beautiful, transporting you to the romantic and historic French Quarter in New Orleans. Then there is Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, a Southwest-themed resort placing you in Spanish-colonial Mexico. Disney’s Polynesian Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort are also fantastic options for a romantic getaway. Singles and friends may really enjoy Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort…featuring the Stormalong Bay ‘water wonderland’.

When it comes to entertainment and relaxation, Walt Disney World® Resort has that too! As the home of two water parks, four golf courses and an entire area dedicated to entertainment, shopping and dining you are certain to find enough to keep you busy! From Cirque du Soliel to the Richard Petty Driving Experience, you can slow down and relax or pick up the speed with thrills designed for adults. Spas? Walt Disney World® Resort has those too! Hey, it is your vacation, it is okay to overindulge!

And then there is dining. Walt Disney World® Resort restaurants range from elegant to casual and are  certain to tickle your taste buds. Some of the wonderful options for adult dining experiences include California Grill, Restaurant Marrakesh, Bistro de Paris, Narcoossee’s, Artist Point and the grand dining experience of Victoria & Alberts. The list of fantastic dining options could go on, so just consider this a starting point!

This is just a GLIMPSE into the adult side of Walt Disney World® Resort! As you can see, it isn’t just for kids! Whether you are looking for a quiet evening on your next family vacation, or you are planning on traveling without kids to Walt Disney World® Resort…you are in for an incredible time!

By |2017-06-27T10:22:17-05:00October 18th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , |0 Comments
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‘Limited Time Magic’ Coming in 2013

It was recently announced that 2013 will be the year of “Limited Time Magic” at the Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort! To announce next year’s program, Disney Parks unveiled a three-story fairytale castle made of 45,000 pounds of ice in the heart of Times Square.

52 weeks of magical experiences will await guests on both coasts. The experiences are only available for a limited time though, appearing and then disappearing as the next special surprise debuts.

So what will these “Limited Time Magic” experiences be? While Disney Parks hasn’t released all the details, here are a few samples of planned events:

  • True Love: Lovebirds will enjoy this celebration of romance and enchantment throughout Valentine’s Week. The iconic castles of the Magic Kingdom® Park and Disneyland® Park will be bathed in hues of red and pink while Disney Princes join their Princesses for special meet and greets. Select dining locations will offer prix fixe menus and Valentine collectibles will be offered for the week.
  • Independence Week: Disney Parks salutes America with a 4th of July Fireworks Party for an entire week. Mickey Mouse will make appearances in his patriotic finest, guests will find special USA limited-edition souvenirs, and the castles on both coasts will be bathed in red, white, and blue.
  • Long Lost Friends Week: Lesser-known Disney characters emerge from the shadows to participate in meet-and-greets on both coasts. Disney guests will have the chance to vote online to select which “long lost friends” they would like to see – like Flik, Clarabelle Cow, Remy, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.
  • Pirate Week:  Celebrate everyone’s favorite scalawags all week long! Expect a real bi-coastal buccaneer bash complete with pirate bands, pirate meet-and-greets and more.
  • Dapper Dans Sing Boy Bands: The Main Street, U.S.A.’s® iconic quartet, the Dapper Dans, have a true following the in the Magic Kingdom® Park and Disneyland® Park. But what happens when America’s “Original Boy Band” meets today’s boy bands? Enjoy a week of the Dapper Dans performing a medley of hits from One Direction, *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys.
  • Unleash the Villains: A Friday the 13th in 2013 can’t be overlooked, so prepare for a special celebration on Sept. 13. Disneyland® Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will stay open until the 13th Hour (1 a.m.). Many of your favorite Disney Villains have already RSVP’d for the event, will you DARE to be there?
  • Golden Horseshoe Revue: The fabled Frontierland® show returns to Disneyland® Park for one month only, bringing back the corny jokes and enduring songs that were often enjoyed by Walt Disney himself.

Thanks to the extra sprinkle of pixie dust from “Limited Time Magic,” 2013 is a great year to celebrate at Disney Parks! What will you celebrate?

By |2017-06-27T10:22:17-05:00October 17th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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Photos: A Look Inside Magic Kingdom® Park’s Enchanted Forest

Guests who visited the Magic Kingdom® Park this past weekend received an extra surprise when they were treated to a “dress rehearsal” for the Enchanted Forest of the New Fantasyland® Area. Guests were able to experience the Under the Sea~Journey of the Little Mermaid Attraction, take part in Enchanted Tales with Belle, and meet and greet everyone’s favorite mermaid inside Ariel’s Grotto. Although Be Our Guest Restaurant wasn’t serving food, guests were permitted to go inside and look around.

While Enchanted Forest remained open all weekend long, it is unclear how often these “Dress Rehearsals” will happen between now and the scheduled soft opening date on Nov. 19. Special previews will be held starting Oct. 20 – Nov. 11 for registered parties of select groups, including Cast Members, Annual Passholders, D23 Members, and DVC Members.

By |2012-10-15T10:24:06-05:00October 15th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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Downtown Disney® AMC® Theatres Offer ‘Sensory Friendly’ Shows

The AMC® Downtown Disney 24 at the Walt Disney World® Resort and the AMC® 12 Theatres at the Disneyland® Resort have begun offering Sensory Friendly Films to guests once per month. These special showings provide families affected by autism an opportunity to enjoy a movie in a safe and accepting environment. Theatres during these special showings will keep the lights up and will turn down the sound. Parents are encouraged to allow their child to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing during the film.

AMC® has proudly partnered with the Autism Society to bring these special matinees to many of their theatres across the country for the families of the estimated 1.5 million Americans living with an autism spectrum disorder to enjoy. Upcoming Sensory Friendly Screenings include Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph on Nov. 10 and Rise of the Guardians on Dec. 8. All shows begin at 10am local time. Dates and films are subject to change.

By |2012-10-14T13:02:16-05:00October 14th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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‘Tea Party’ Meets ‘Pool Party’ at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

For years, guests of the Walt Disney World® Resort have enjoyed interacting with Alice in Wonderland and The Mad Hatter at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa during Supercalifragilistic Breakfast and the Wonderland Tea Party at 1900 Park Fare Restaurant. Now, that Alice in Wonderland fun is expanding, and is sure to get guests a “little” wet!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has just opened a new Alice in Wonderland themed water play area. This “tea party” turned “pool party” has many fun features, including overflowing teapots and teacups, the Mad Hatter’s hat that unexpectedly dumps on those below, water slides, sprinklers, and water spouts.

Enjoy these photos of this new themed area available exclusively to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa guests.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:17-05:00October 12th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Coming to Disney Parks Next Month

A brand new Character Meet and Greet experience is in the works for Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and Disneyland® Park.

Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz, two main characters from Disney’s upcoming animated movie, Wreck-It Ralph, will greet guests daily starting in November. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, the duo will be waiting for guests at “Sugar Rush” inside The Magic of Disney Animation. At Disneyland® Park, they will be located inside the Tomorrowland Starcade.

Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph premiers in theaters nationwide on November 2.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:17-05:00October 11th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Two Ways to Save Jan. – Mar. 2013 at Walt Disney World® Resort

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Great things have happened at the Walt Disney World® Resort in 2012. The Magic Kingdom® Park held a Grand Opening of the largest part of their New Fantasyland® Area, Enchanted Forest. Here guests enjoy new attractions and experiences including Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel’s Grotto, and the new Be Our Guest Restaurant. Epcot’s® popular attraction, Test Track®, reopened after a nearly eight-month refurbishment with an all new reimaged and interactive experience. We also can’t forget about just a few of the things that have already opened to guests – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the Storybook Circus area of the Magic Kingdom® Park, and new character meet and greet opportunities.

Whether you have never been to the Walt Disney World® Resort before or have visited countless times, 2013 will be a great time to plan a trip to experience these new offerings. And for a limited time, you can save with one of these two offers! No need to get out your calculator – our Magic Makers® will do the math and see which one of these promotions will save you the most!

Stay, Play, Dine and Save

Save with the purchase of a 3-night/4-day or longer Walt Disney World® Magic Your Way® room, ticket, and dining package for stays most nights 1/2/13 – 3/7/13 at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels. Enjoy the Quick Service Dining Plan with a stay in a Value Resort or the Plus Dining Plan on a stay in Moderate, Deluxe, or Deluxe Villa Resorts.

As an extra benefit, your children will receive a character call from a special Disney character —Ariel, Beast or Sebastian!

Booking Dates:

Now – Dec. 31, 2012

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Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same package. Tickets must be used within 14 days of first use. No group or other discounts apply. Offers can not be combined or transferred. Advanced reservations required. To qualify for the promotion, a minimum of a 3-night stay with a 2-day Magic Your Way® Base Ticket is required. Offer excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. This promotion is subject to change without notice.

Jan. – Mar. Room Discount

Save up to 35% at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels when you book by Dec. 31, 2012 for stays most nights Jan. 2 – Jan. 17, 2013 and Jan. 21 – Mar. 7, 2013

  • Save up to 35% at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Standard View, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Disney’s Boardwalk Villas, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House & Kidani Village, Bay Lake Towers at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Beach Club Villas
  • Save up to 30% at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Cabins
  • Save up to 25% at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Save up to 15% at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites

Booking Dates:

Now – Dec. 31, 2012

 

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Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same room. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Excludes 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid standard rooms.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:17-05:00October 10th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Expired Specials, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |1 Comment
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Photos: Spooky Surprises Await You

Halloween is only 3 weeks away, but Mickey and his friends have been in the Halloween spirit for a couple weeks now. Guests on both coasts have been enjoying Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom® Park and Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland® Park. Both parties are a specialty ticketed event allowing guests young and old to don their costume and  trick-or-treat, experience many of their favorite attractions, and enjoy exclusive entertainment offered only at the parties!

Enjoy this photo album of some of the spooky surprises awaiting you:

By |2012-10-09T09:16:07-05:00October 9th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Photos: Step Inside Pete’s Silly Sideshow

Pete’s Silly Sideshow, the new meet and greet area inside Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom® Park welcomed its first guests yesterday. Inside, guests can choose to take one of two paths. The first will lead them to The Astounding Donaldo, the most charming of snake charmers, and The Great Goofini, circus stuntman extraordinaire. On the second path you will find Madame Daisy Fortuna, a mysterious gypsy fortuneteller, and the Parisian poodle trainer, Minnie Magnifique!

Take a peek inside the circus sideshow!

By |2012-10-05T10:05:50-05:00October 5th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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Two Ways for Disney’s Visa® Cardmembers to Save Jan – Mar 2013

This offer has transitioned into a General Release promotion. Please click here for more details.

Two special promotions were released exclusively to Disney’s Visa® Cardmembers this morning. Regardless of which one you choose, you will be surprised by the savings! No worries – our Magic Makers® will run the numbers and see which promotion is best for you!

Disney’s Visa® Package Promotion

Now’s your chance to save on a 3-night/4-day or longer Walt Disney World® Magic Your Way® Package with Dining for stays most nights 1/2/13 – 3/7/13 at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels.

Booking Window:

Now – 12/31/2012

Request a Quote

Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same package. Tickets must be used within 14 days of first use. No group or other discounts apply. Offers can not be combined or transferred. Advanced reservations required. To qualify for the promotion, a minimum of a 3-night stay with a 2-day Magic Your Way® Base Ticket is required. Offer excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. This promotion is subject to change without notice. Deposit must be made at the time of booking with your Disney’s Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card.

Disney’s Visa® Room Discount Promotion

Stay in the middle of the Magic! With this promotion, save up to 35% when you stay at a select Walt Disney World® Resort hotel most nights 1/02/13 – 1/17/13 and 1/21/13 – 3/07/13.

Booking Window:

Now – 12/31/2012

Request a Quote

Number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discount price for the same room. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Excludes 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid standard rooms. Deposit must be made at the time of booking with your Disney’s Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card.

By |2017-06-27T10:22:17-05:00October 4th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Expired Specials, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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