Disney News

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! If you will be spending the weekend inside a Disney Park, here are some ideas to spice up your weekend:

• In the Downtown Disney® District of Disneyland® Resort, Tortilla Jo’s will be offering a special three-course menu and some specialty margaritas. The entire family can join in the fun at one of Tortilla Jo’s pinata sessions at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm followed by traditional sounds of Mexico with the Grammy award-winning Mariachi Divas from 6pm – 9:30pm.
• Stop by the Paradiso 37 Restaurant in the Downtown Disney® Area in Florida and experience one of their platters from “Down Mexico Way.” Fill up on some burritos, enchiladas, or their Mexican dipping trio!
• Visit the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot’s® World Showcase where Mexican heritage is celebrated every day.
• Take the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
• Enjoy authentic Mexican food at La Hacienda De San Angel, La Cantina De San Angel, or the San Angel Inn
• Pay a visit to the resident tequila ambassador at La Cava del Tequila
• Catch a performance of Mariachi Cobre – a traditional 12-piece Mexican Mariachi band
• Head over to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and enjoy some Mexican cuisine from Maya Grill or the Pepper Market
• Visit the Quick Service location Tortuga Tavern in Magic Kingdom® Park for a taco salad or burrito

by Magic Maker® Leslie Aldridge

It’s time to look beyond the warmer weather and cool down with visions of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in your head.

This annual holiday party is the perfect way to delight all your senses. Your ears will be filled with the festive sounds of Christmas carols as you explore Magic Kingdom® Park. Your taste buds will dance with endless delicious cookies and hot chocolate that are compliments of Mickey Mouse. Be sure to take in the tasty aroma of gingerbread and gum balls as the Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade passes by. Your eyes will be full of wonder as the night sky shines with Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season, an exclusive fireworks spectacle just for party guests. Finally, the magic of Magic Kingdom® Park brings ‘snow’ to Main Street, U.S.A.® Area that you can feel all around as you finish up a truly Merry evening.

With only a set number of tickets available for this special event, this is a limited, exclusive opportunity for you to share Magic Kingdom® Park with your favorite characters along with special Christmas activities! While characters are subject to change, in the past there have been opportunities to meet all seven dwarfs and other unique characters, plus all night dance parties with characters like Toy Story’s Woody, Jessie and Bullseye in the Diamond Horseshoe and Chip, Dale, and Stitch in Tomorrowland® Area. Don’t forget you’ll have access to all the rides and attractions the Magic Kingdom® Park is famous for.

While Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is held in November and December, the tickets you need to be one of Mickey’s special guests are on sale now! You can view the full schedule here! Contact Off to Neverland Travel® today to book your trip to Walt Disney World® Resort and your Magic Maker® can add Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to complete your experience. Because no one does Christmas like Walt Disney World® Resort.

Only Mickey Mouse can throw this kind of a holiday party! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a magical night inside the Magic Kingdom® that will give your family access to many exclusive holiday activities. And you won’t believe your eyes when Cinderella Castle is transformed into a glorious, wintry confection at the Magic Kingdom® Park during Castle Dream Lights!

Special Holiday Entertainment Highlights: (subject to change without notice)

• Castle Dreamlights!
• Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade featuring Santa Claus
• Holiday Wishes – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season Fireworks
• Live Disney Character stage shows
• Character greetings throughout the Park
• “Snow” on Main Street, U.S.A.
• Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa
• Use of some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions

2012 Event Dates

November 9, 12, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, and 30
December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 21

Times
7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Prices

Ticket prices start at $53.95 for kids 3-9 and at $58.95 for ages 10 and up.  Tickets prices vary by party date and the date of purchase (tickets cost more if you purchase them the same day as the party).  Contact your Magic Maker® for more information and to request a quote.

*This is a special event which requires a separately priced event Theme Park ticket.  Ticket prices are subject to change at any time without notice and are subject to availability.

Yes, It is only May 1st, but it is time to plan ahead for your upcoming Disney Vacation! Guests staying at the Walt Disney World® Resort this fall will be hearing screams of delight – not fright – as Disney fantasy and Halloween fun come together at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This is no trick – it’s a real treat! On select nights in September and October,  this one-of-a-kind celebration gives guests the rare opportunity to visit the Magic Kingdom® in costume*, ride some of the most popular attractions and enjoy some really sweet trick-or-treating with your favorite Disney characters in their finest Halloween outfits. The party includes special music, a parade, and the spectacular Happy HalloWishes fireworks show!

2012 Event Dates:

September 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 & 30
October 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30 and 31
November 2

Event Times:

7:00 pm – 12:00 am

Entertainment Highlights: (subject to change without notice)

• Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade!
• Trick-or-treating throughout Magic Kingdom® Park at numerous locations
• Happy HalloWishes fireworks spectacular – where the Disney Villains go trick-or-treating in the sky!
• Characters decked out in their favorite costumes – so wear yours, too.
• Some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions.

Pricing

Ticket prices start at $50.95 for kids 3-9 and at $55.95 for ages 10 and up.  Tickets prices vary by party date and the date of purchase (tickets cost more if you purchase them the same day as the party).  Contact your Magic Maker® for more information and to request a quote.

*For safety, costumes must not be obstructive or offensive.  This is a special event which requires a separately priced event Theme Park ticket.  Pricing subject to change without notice and availability.

 This offer is no longer valid. Please click here to view all current Walt Disney World® Resort specials.

Whether basking in the sun or taking a dip in the pool,  you’ll be surrounded by MAGIC with legendary Disney service and special benefits you will only find at a Walt Disney World® Resort Hotel. With great rates available in every category – from Disney Value Resorts to Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts – there’s a price guaranteed to fit every budget!

Take advantage of these spectacular savings of up to 30% at select Walt Disney World® Resorts on your upcoming stay most nights Aug. 15 – Sep. 29, 2012. Allow our Magic Makers® to do all the planning for you! Availability on this promotion is limited, so contact us today to start planning a vacation your family will cherish forever!

Walt Disney World® Late Summer 2012 Savings Details:

Book now – Aug. 14, 2012 for stays most nights Aug. 15 – Sep. 29, 2012:

• Save up to 20% at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Resort
• Save up to 25% at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Cabins
• Save up to 30% at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Disney’s BoardWalk, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort (standard view), Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Talk to your Magic Maker® about adding tickets and the Disney Dining Plan to your room reservation.  Hurry, this Walt Disney World® Late Summer 2012 Savings won’t last long!

** The number of rooms allocated for these offers is limited. Length of stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per adult charges apply if more than two adults per room. Excludes suites and 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. No group rates or other discounts apply. Walt Disney World® Late Summer 2012 Savings is limited.