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Disney Free Dining 2020 Available for Select Dates

Get Disney FREE Dining 2020 with the purchase of select Disney Resort Hotel Packages

Gather ’round the table for the tastiest vacation offer available at the Walt Disney World® Resort! Disney FREE Dining 2020 is back! Availability on this offer is very limited, so don’t delay!

Now through Jan. 16, 2020, purchase a non-discounted Disney Resort Hotel package including a minimum 4-night stay with 4-day or longer Park Hopper® or Park Hopper® Plus Option tickets at participating Disney Value or Moderate Resorts and get the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan for FREE. Or, buy a non-discounted Disney Resort Hotel package including a minimum 4-night stay with 4-day or longer Park Hopper® or Park Hopper® Plus Option tickets at participating Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts and get the Disney Dining Plan for FREE. Upgrades to a different dining plan are available at an additional cost.

Disney FREE Dining Booking Window:
Now – Jan. 16, 2020

Disney FREE Dining Travel Window:
Valid for arrivals most nights Jun. 27 – 28, Jul. 5 – 7, and Aug. 29 – Sep. 8, 2020

**Some of the best family memories are made during a family dinner! Contact your Magic Maker® Travel Professional today for your taste of these scrumptious savings!**

*Disney FREE Dining Packages booked at a participating Disney Value or Moderate Resort will receive the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan for free. Participating Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts will receive the Disney Dining Plan for free. Upgrades to dining plans are available at an additional cost. Ask your Magic Maker® which Dining Plan may be best for your family.

To qualify for the Disney FREE Dining 2020 promotion, a minimum stay of 4-nights and 4-day Base Ticket with Park Hopper® or Park Hopper® Plus option is required. The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Advance reservation required. Theme park tickets valid for admission beginning on date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of stay and ticket. Visit disneydestinationstickets.com/usage for more details. Children ages 3 to 9 must choose from the children’s menu, if available. Gratuities are not included. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.

Because Advance Dining Reservations (ADR) open 180 days in advance, some table service restaurants may have limited or no availability at the time of booking. No group rates or other discounts apply. Offers cannot be combined and are nontransferable. Advance reservations required. Disney FREE Dining 2020 offer is subject to change without notice.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2020-01-17T18:12:59-05:00January 2nd, 2020|Categories: Disney News, Expired Specials, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Free Dining, Disney Free Dining 2020, Disney World Free Dining, Disney World Free Dining 2020, FREE, Free Dining, Free Dining Disney|0 Comments

The 2010s in Review: Our Favorite Disney Parks Additions
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The 2010s in Review: Our Favorite Disney Parks Additions

As another decade comes to a close, there’s no denying that the 2010s have brought countless changes for Disney Parks and Resorts. We said goodbye to a few beloved attractions to make way for new lands and attractions. We welcomed new characters into the Parks with opportunities to meet and greet them. And we saw new Resort accommodations open in both Florida’s vacation kingdom and in Hawaii.

With so many changes throughout the past decade, one thing has remained constant. Disney Parks and Resorts continues to provide magical experiences to our guests that help create unforgettable family memories each and every day. It’s unmatched in the travel industry, and we’re proud to be a partner in assisting with the magic!

We asked our Magic Makers® what their top moments of the decade have been, and we’re happy to share those with you!

Our Magic Maker’s Top 10 Disney Parks & Resorts Additions of the 2010s!

Disney Paint the Night Parade

Making its debut in 2015 for the 60th Anniversary of Disneyland® Park, many guests referred to the award-winning Disney Paint the Night Parade as a modern reincarnation of the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade. The parade featured an array of Disney characters and more than 1.5 million LED lights that created a river of color flowing down the parade route. While the parade has been dark since Fall of 2018, there’s always hope for it to return in the future.

Disney Skyliner

The Disney Skyliner is the newest addition on our list, just opening on Sep. 29 of 2019! Coined as the “most magical flight on Earth,” Disney Skyliner is an innovative gondola system that connects Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and the brand new Disney’s Riviera Resort. This complimentary transportation option runs daily, but operating hours can vary.

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i

Opening in August of 2011, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa brought the magic of Disney to Hawai‘i. During development, Walt Disney Imagineers worked closely with local artisans and cultural experts to ensure the natural wonders and rich traditions of Hawai‘i was an integral part of this oceanfront resort. Aulani Resort is far more than just another hotel – featuring over 800 accommodation options from hotel rooms to villas, several dining options including 2 restaurants, a spa and fitness center, kids club, and a large aquatics area including a private snorkeling lagoon.

Pandora—The World of Avatar

In May of 2017, Walt Disney World® Resort started transporting guests of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park to a new land 4.4 light years away! Pandora—The World of Avatar is a 12-acre land inspired by the blockbuster motion picture AVATAR from filmmaker James Cameron. The otherworldly beauty of Pandora—The World of Avatar that amazes by day has a totally different feel at night when the bioluminescent flora throughout the land begins to glow. It also host the park’s most popular attraction, Avatar Flight of Passage.

Toy Story Land

In June of 2018, this “toy-riffic” new land came to life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®! Across eleven fun-filled acres designed to recreate Andy’s toy-filled backyard from the Disney·Pixar “Toy Story” films, you get a chance to “play big” in the wonderful world where Woody, Buzz, Jessie and all their pals come out to play. In addition to the existing beloved Toy Story Mania!® attraction, two new rides made their debut with the land – Alien Swirling Saucers and Slinky Dog Dash!

Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy

Early in the decade, Disney Cruise Line doubled their existing fleet by adding the Disney Dream (maiden voyage on Jan. 26, 2011) and Disney Fantasy (maiden voyage on Mar. 31, 2012). At 1,115 feet, these two sister ships are longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall and debuted the first water coaster at sea – AquaDuck! But they are the new kids in town for only another year as three more ships are scheduled for completion in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Both ships continue to sail various itineraries out of their home port of Port Canaveral, FL.

Cars Land®

When Cars Land opened in June 2012, Bob Iger, president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, called it the crown jewel of the Disney California Adventure® Park expansion. Years later, it still holds a special place in the hearts of fans of the Disney•Pixar Cars film franchise. In addition to meeting some of your favorite Cars friends and enjoying some food at a roadside eatery, you can ride one of the lands three attractions – Radiator Springs Racers®, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters®, or Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree®.

New Fantasyland®

Of all of Magic Kingdom® Park’s lands, New Fantasyland® is the fairest of all! Opening in December of 2012 with some components opening at later dates, this expansion brought new attractions, dining, shopping, character interactions, recreation and more to the park. And years later, some of its locations are still among the park’s most popular – like the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction and the Be Our Guest Restaurant inside Beast’s Castle.

Disney FastPass+ and Disney MaxPass

Disney FASTPASS® Service is a virtual queuing system we’ve all known and loved since the late 90s. But this past decade, that system received a bit of a technological refresh. At Walt Disney World® Resort, Disney FastPass+ allows you to make selections before your vacation even begins so that you know your “must-do” fun is locked in. This service remains complementary and may be changed on the fly using the My Disney Experience mobile app. At Disneyland® Resort, in addition to the orignal Disney FASTPASS® Service, they’ve added a new Disney MaxPass option. For $15 per day per ticket, you can make the process digital allowing you to reserve digital Disney FASTPASS® selections from your mobile devices while in the parks, as well as download, share and save unlimited Disney PhotoPass® photos from your day. Your Magic Maker® has all the details on these services and can provide more details on how to use them to their full potential!

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the newest land to debut at both the Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts. This land transports you to a galaxy far, far away where you can live your own Star Wars adventures as you explore the planet of Batuu. In addition to some galactic food, beverage and merchandise options, you’ll find two brand new attractions: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (opening Jan. 17, 2020, at Disneyland® Park). As one may expect, requests to visit Batuu are high, so the locals are often having to make changes to operational procedures and hours to meet the demand. Our Magic Makers® will have the latest information for you on how you can make the most of your time on the planet.

Happy New Year! Here’s to another decade of Magical Memories!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2019-12-31T13:18:52-05:00December 31st, 2019|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News, Disneyland News, Other Disney Destinations, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Top 10 of 2010s|0 Comments

What’s New / What’s Next at Disney destinations
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What’s New / What’s Next at Disney destinations

“Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” – Walt Disney

It’s been said that the only thing constant in life is change, and the same holds true for the entire portfolio of Disney destinations. From attractions and restaurants to shows, event and even new ships, there’s always something new for you and your family to experience. But it seems like the most daunting task is keeping track of everything!

Our What’s New / What’s Next list highlights everything upcoming for Disney Parks and Resorts! Whether your next vacation is next week or next year, be sure to follow along and keep up-to-date on the latest announcements!

Here’s a sneak peek at What’s New and What’s Next!

What's New

Walt Disney World® Resort

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the newest land to debut at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Located inside of Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, this land transports you to a galaxy far, far away where you can live your own Star Wars adventures as you explore the planet of Batuu. In addition to some galactic food, beverage and merchandise options, you’ll find two brand new attractions: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Due to high requests to visit Batuu, be sure to ask your Magic Maker® how you can make the most of your time on the planet.
In Epcot®, a new nighttime spectacular titled “Epcot Forever” made it’s debut this fall over the skies above World Showcase Lagoon. This new limited-time show will run into 2020 in which time a new permanent show called “Harmonious” will launch.
A historic multi-year transformation is well underway inside Epcot®, and a new space called Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience serves as a preview center providing an in-depth look at what’s to come. Be sure to head over to the Odyssey Events Pavilion to check it out!
A new upscale dining experience is now available inside Epcot® World Showcase Japan Pavilion called Takumi-Tei. Japanese-inspired dishes can be ordered off of an a la carte or multi-course tasting menus.
On Jan. 17, 2020, the classic Impressions de France film debuted an upgrade to 4K projection and was joined by the new “Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along.” Also, “Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” opened the Canada pavilion with new scenes, a new musical score by Canadian composer Andrew Lockington and new narration by award-winning actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy. Lastly, The Land pavilion’s new film, “Awesome Planet” debuted, showcasing the Earth’s beauty and diversity in a 10-minute film featuring spectacular imagery, in-theater effects and an original musical score from Academy Award-winning® composer Steven Price.
In early 2019, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park’s nighttime show was refreshed into “Rivers of Light: We Are One.” This update added new imagery from Disneynature films and animated classics.
In Disney Springs™, the new NBA Experience will bring anyone’s dreams of being a basketball superstar to life. Featuring 13 interactive elements and hands-on activities, this separately ticketed event is a slam dunk for any NBA fan.
Several new dining and merchandise locations have recently been added to the already impressive listing of options at Disney Springs™! Jaleo – A concept by world-renowned Chef José Andrés, the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, and Ron Jon Surf Shop are now all open.
In Summer of 2019, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort completed a reimagining of their existing rooms and debuted a new 15-story tower. The Gran Destino Tower offers 545 modern guest rooms plus a rooftop restaurant and lounge with breathtaking views.
Coined as the “most magical flight on Earth,” Disney Skyliner, is a new complimentary transportation system that connects Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® to four Disney resort hotels – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Riviera Resort.
Disney’s Riviera Resort just opened on Dec. 16 as a Deluxe Villa resort that immerses you in the grandeur and enchantment of the early 20th-century European Riviera. Accommodations include deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom villas, grand villas and a new, unique accommodation, Tower Studios.

Disneyland® Resort

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened to the public at Disneyland® Park on May 31, transporting guests to the remote planet of Batuu. During this Phase I opening, you can become part of the story as you sample galactic food and beverages, explore an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Phase II, which opened on Jan. 17, 2020, brought the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction to guests.
In Summer of 2019, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind opened on Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure® Park , taking guests on a “sense-ational” spin!
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose is now open, offering families the opportunity to share special moments with some favorite Disney Princesses while enjoying an exquisite, three-course brunch at the award-winning Napa Rose restaurant.

Disney Cruise Line

In Fall of 2019, the Disney Wonder debuted several stem-to-stern enhancements for guests of all ages, including the French Quarter Lounge area, sleek new updates for the Vibe teen area and a redesigned Cove Café for adults.
It’s been another award-winning year for Disney Cruise Line. Here’s an overview of some of the newest awards:
- Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards – “Best for Families” in the ocean and river categories
- U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cruise Lines – Best Cruise Lines for Families and Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean categories
- Newsweek America’s best customer service – No. 1 company overall and cruise line operator category
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – No. 1 Top Large Cruise Line in the World
- Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards – Disney Castaway Cay has been named the “Top Cruise Line Private Island;” “Top Cruise Line in the Eastern Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda;” and “Top Cruise Line in the Western Caribbean and Riviera Maya” – both in the Large Ship Cruise Line category
- Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards – No. 1 Ocean Cruise Line among those carrying 2,200 passengers or more

Coming in 2020

Walt Disney World® Resort

City Works Eatery and Pour House is slated to open at Disney Springs™ in January of 2020. The sports bar and restaurant will serve up savory bites, shareables, burgers and more – to pair with 80 beers on tap from around the world, including local breweries. For sports fans, games will air on high-definition TVs, including a 165-inch screen.
It’s all aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening Mar. 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, as the first ride-through attraction in any Disney park themed to Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
A reimagined theater space called Mickey Shorts Theater will open Mar. 2020 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios® showing short films in the style of the Disney Channel animated series, “Mickey Mouse.”
Opening this winter, Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue will open in the American pavilion as a new concept featuring classic Americana fare with barbecue paired with craft beers on tap.
Space 220 is a new restaurant at Epcot® opening this winter as a culinary experience featuring the celestial panorama of a space station, including daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up.
“Drawn to Life,” a new show and collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering will open for previews Mar. 20 and officially debut Apr. 17 in Disney Springs™ as a replacement for the former La Nouba show.
In summer 2020, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open in the France pavilion. On the ride, you will shrink to the size of Chef Remy and race through Gusteau’s restaurant on a wild adventure.
A delicious new restaurant in the France pavilion, La Crêperie de Paris, is also slated to open in Summer 2020 offering both table- and quick-service options featuring a menu from celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse.
“HarmonioUS” will debut sometime in 2020 as the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney park. It will celebrate how the music of Disney inspires people the world over, carrying them away harmoniously on a stream of familiar Disney tunes reinterpreted by a diverse group of artists from around the globe.
A new rodeo-themed Restaurant will open in 2020 inside Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
Coming in 2020 to Disney Springs™ is Beatrix, Ample Hills Creamery, and M&M’S Orlando Store.

Disneyland® Resort

The all-new “Magic Happens” parade will debut at Disneyland® Park on Feb. 28. Celebrating awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories, the “Magic Happens” daytime parade will feature an energetic musical score, stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2” and “Moana,” plus “Coco,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more, all led by Mickey Mouse and his pals.
In Spring of 2020, an all-new upscale spa experience called Tenaya Stone Spa will open at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
In Summer of 2020, Avengers Campus will open at at Disney California Adventure® Park to recruit the next generation of Super Heroes. Avengers Campus will open with the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature Spider-Man and an eatery called Pym Test Kitchen. Face-to-face encounters will take place with legendary Super Heroes like Ant-Man and The Wasp, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther and his elite guards, the Dora Milaje, Thor and Iron Man. During a Phase II opening of the area, The iconic Avengers Headquarters building will become the entrance to a new attraction.

Coming in 2021

Walt Disney World® Resort

A Star Wars vacation experience unlike anything Disney has ever created before will fully immerse guests in a galaxy far, far away in 2021. It’s far more than a “Star Wars hotel” like many have reported. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will offer a two-night itinerary where all guests arrive and depart at the same time, similar to Disney Cruise Line. Unlike any typical cruise, though, you’ll become the heroes of your own Star Wars stories in a new type of immersive experience. Throughout the journey, you will be invited to delve deeper into your personal adventures by participating in activities, interacting with characters, crew and other passengers they meet, and becoming part of the action and the broader Star Wars saga.
A thrilling TRON-themed attraction, based on the guest-favorite attraction TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland, is currently under construction inside Tomorrowland® at Magic Kingdom® Park. While an exact timeframe for opening has yet to be set, plans are for it to open in time for Walt Disney World® Resort’s 50th anniversary in 2021.
Also opening in time for Walt Disney World® Resort’s 50th anniversary in 2021, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will feature a new innovation from Walt Disney Imagineering – a storytelling coaster that rotates 360 degrees to focus guests on the action, including the first reverse launch on a Disney coaster.
At Epcot® the PLAY! pavilion will open in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World®. In this digital metropolis, guests will discover an interactive city bursting with games, activities and experiences that connect them with friends, family and beloved Disney characters – both real and virtual – like never before.

Coming in 2022

Disney Cruise Line

The Disney Wish, the fifth Disney Cruise Line ship in the fleet, is scheduled for delivery in late 2021 and is expected to set sail beginning in Jan. 2022. Stern characters – a beloved hallmark of Disney Cruise Line vessels – have been a tradition of the Disney fleet since the beginning and reflect the theme of each ship. For the Disney Wish, the ship’s stern will feature Rapunzel.
The still unnamed sixth Disney Cruise Line ship is scheduled for delivery in late 2022.
A second island destination located on the breathtaking island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas is on the horizon for Disney Cruise Line. Construction of this new destination called Lighthouse Point will begin only after an Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan are reviewed and accepted by the Government of The Bahamas and public consultation has occurred. Construction could begin in 2020 with completion in late 2022 or 2023.

Coming in 2023

Disney Cruise Line

A still unnamed seventh Disney Cruise Line ship is scheduled for delivery in late 2023.

No Date Announced Yet

Walt Disney World® Resort

The United Kingdom pavilion at Epcot® will welcome the first attraction inspired by Mary Poppins
In the China pavilion inside Epcot®, “Wondrous China” will take guests on a spectacular journey across the country, filmed and presented in a completely seamless 360-degree digital format.
Join in the search for priceless treasure alongside Scrooge McDuck, Donald, nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, Launchpad and Webby with Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure at Epcot®. This new iteration of the popular scavenger hunt experience will replace Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure.
Spaceship Earth will receive a reimagining that includes new narration and an entirely new musical score focusing on the moments and ideas that define the story of humanity
A new pavilion is being built to serve as the home base for the signature festivals that happen throughout the year at Epcot®.
A lush exploration trail coming to Epcot® called Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” will invite you to meet and play with magical, living water.
A new nature-inspired Disney Deluxe Villa hotel called Reflections, A Disney Lakeside Lodge, is under development on the picturesque shoreline of Bay Lake near Magic Kingdom® Park. Themed to complement its natural surroundings, the resort will include more than 900 rooms and villas spread across a variety of unique accommodation types.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2020-01-17T18:17:57-05:00December 27th, 2019|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Coming Attractions, New, New Attractions, What's New What's Next|0 Comments

Thanksgiving Morning: Who Doesn’t Love A Parade?
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Thanksgiving Morning: Who Doesn’t Love A Parade?

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Thanksgiving Morning: Who Doesn’t Love A Parade?

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from Off to Neverland Travel®!

For more than 90 years, Thanksgiving morning in the U.S. has been synonymous with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. Several generations have made it a tradition to tune in and see the floats, performances, and of course the giant balloons!

The Walt Disney Company’s roots in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® begin back in 1934 when Walt Disney helped design the first Mickey Mouse balloon. Measuring at 40 feet tall, the hand-painted Mickey Mouse balloon debuted in what was then called the Macy’s Santa Claus Parade. 25 handlers dressed in Mickey and Minnie costumes escorted the Mickey balloon down the parade route. Also in that parade were four smaller balloons that Walt Disney created with the help of Tony Sarg – Pluto, a 34-foot-tall Big Bad Wolf, a 31-foot-tall Little Pig, and a 12 ½-foot-tall Horace Horsecollar.

Since then, many of our favorite Disney characters have appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. This years parade, which starts Thanksgiving morning at 9am Eastern, will be no exception.

Here’s a few fun facts for the Disney Frozen’s Olaf balloon you may catch a glimpse of:

Stands 60 feet tall and 32 feet wide
Requires 90 handlers to navigate the parade route
About 16x the size of real Olaf
If the Olaf balloon were made of actual snow, it would be enough to cover the surface of the Matterhorn Bobsleds Mountain at Disneyland® Resort

By Off to Neverland Travel|2019-11-26T16:31:28-05:00November 26th, 2019|Categories: Disney News|Tags: Happy Thanksgiving, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day Parade®|0 Comments

Using Mobile Order at the Walt Disney World® Resort
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Using Mobile Order at the Walt Disney World® Resort

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Using Mobile Order at the Walt Disney World® Resort

Our Magic Makers® are always looking for ways to make the most of every minute of our guest’s vacation time! From prioritizing attractions to utilizing the FastPass+ system to its full potential, we have plenty of tips and tricks to share! The Walt Disney World® Resort’s Mobile Food and Beverage Ordering system is one of them!

While the Mobile Order system was introduced back in May of 2017, the program continues to be enhanced and more participating locations are added often to make it it even better! By utilizing the My Disney Experience mobile app on your iPhone or Android device, you can place your order and minimize your wait. Here’s how:

Skip the Line to Order

From the main menu of your My Disney Experience app, press + and then “Order Food” button. Select the participating Quick-Service location you’d like to order from and then click “Order Food”. Select the menu items that you want to order, filling your cart with your entire selection.

Pay Using the App

Once you’ve added your entire order, it’s time to review it and purchase it right from the app. The Mobile Order system currently accept credit cards, debit cards and Disney dining plans entitlements as forms of payment.

NOTE: If you have any dietary concerns or would like to use Disney Gift Cards or any discounts that may be available to you, you’ll need to order in person at the restaurant.

Check In When You Arrive

The beauty of Mobile Ordering is that you can make your selections in advance (like while you are waiting in line for an attraction), but your food won’t start being prepared until you check in at the restaurant!

When you arrive at the restaurant, open the app and press the “I’m Here, Prepare My Order” button from your main screen. When your food is ready to enjoy, you will receive a notification from the app and you’ll pick up your meal at the area with the “Mobile Order Pick Up” sign!

While not all Quick-Service locations currently participate in Mobile Order, the list continues to grow! At this time, available locations include:

Magic Kingdom® Park

Aloha Isle
Casey’s Corner
Columbia Harbour House
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
Peco Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
Pinocchio Village Haus
The Lunching Pad
Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant

Epcot®

Electric Umbrella

Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

ABC Commissary
Backlot Express
Catalina Eddie’s
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Fairfax Fare
Milk Stand
PizzeRizzo
Ronto Roasters
Rosie’s All-American Café
Woody’s Lunch Box

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Flame Tree Barbecue
Harambe Market
Pizzafari
Restaurantosaurus
Satu’li Canteen

Disney Springs™

D-Luxe Burger

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

World Premiere Food Court

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

Intermission Food Court

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

End Zone Food Court

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Mara

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Landscape of Flavors

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Centertown Market
Spyglass Grill

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contempo Café

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Capt. Cook’s

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Everything POP Shopping & Dining

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Riverside Mill Food Court

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

The Artist’s Palette

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork

Here’s a video overview of how it works!

**Contact your Magic Maker® for more details!**

By Off to Neverland Travel|2019-10-22T13:41:35-05:00October 22nd, 2019|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|0 Comments

Disney Cruise Line Releases Early 2021 Itineraries
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Disney Cruise Line Releases Early 2021 Itineraries

Disney Cruise Line has released itineraries through May of 2021, continuing the magic in favorite ports of call in the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexican Riviera!

Disney Cruise Line will be setting sail to so many fantastic places! They’ve selected the most stunning destinations in the world for your family to explore and make memories. From timeless tropical locales to breathtaking golden beaches, the decision on which itinerary to select can be difficult. But with many East Coast itineraries featuring a stop at Disney Castaway Cay – Disney’s private island paradise reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests – any choice is a good one!

Which Cruise Will You Choose?

Click below for a look at what’s ‘on deck’ for early 2021!

Return to New Orleans

Back by Popular Demand

Back by popular demand, the Disney Wonder will once again call the bayou home for sailings in January and February 2021. Itineraries include a pair of four- and five-night cruises to the Western Caribbean, three seven-night sailings to the Bahamas with a stop at Castaway Cay, and a 14-night Panama Canal cruise ending in San Diego.

Popular Itineraries from Texas and California

from Galveston, TX and San Diego, CA

The Disney Wonder will also return to the popular home ports of Galveston and San Diego in early 2021. Itineraries from Texas include a series of four- and six-night Western Caribbean cruises and one seven-night Bahamian departure with stops at Key West, Nassau and Castaway Cay. From California, a variety of three-, four- and five-night Baja and seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings will be offered as well as one five-night Pacific Coast sailing to Vancouver.

Sailings from the Sunshine State

from Port Canaveral and Miami, Florida

Disney Cruise Line will have three ships sailing to the Bahamas and Caribbean from Florida in early 2021, with every cruise including a day at Disney Castaway Cay! In Miami, the Disney Magic will sail three-, four- and five-night Bahamian and Western Caribbean cruises. From Port Canaveral, the Disney Fantasy will sail seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries while the Disney Dream will sail three- and four-night Bahamian cruises.

Bookings for early 2021 open to the general public on Oct. 3, 2019 with advance booking opportunities for Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club Members according to the following schedule:

Sep. 30, 2019: Platinum Castaway Club Members
Oct. 1, 2019: Gold Castaway Club Members
Oct. 2, 2019: Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Adventures by Disney® Insiders

Since pricing tends to increase as availability becomes more limited, we always suggest clients book early! Contact your Magic Maker® today and prepare to set sail!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2019-09-26T11:00:15-05:00September 26th, 2019|Categories: Disney Cruise Line News, Disney News|Tags: DCL 2021, DCL Early 2021, DCL Itineraries, Disney Cruise Line 2021, Disney Cruise Line Early 2021|0 Comments

Plant-Based Dining Expanding at Disney Parks Restaurants
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Plant-Based Dining Expanding at Disney Parks Restaurants

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Plant-Based Dining Expanding at Disney Parks Restaurants

For years, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has been industry leaders when it comes to special diets. Whether a dietary restriction, food allergy or even a lifestyle diet, the chefs go above and beyond to ensure your needs are met. Click here for more information on dietary restrictions.

Now, Disney Parks has announced that hundreds of plant-based dishes will be added to the menus at both Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts! These fun and flavorful options will be coming first to the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida (Oct. 1 for quick service locations and Oct. 3 for table service locations) and later in spring 2020 at the Disneyland® Resort. All of the major Disney-owned quick service and table service restaurants will have at least one offering which will be easily identifiable by a new plant-based menu icon designation.

Not quite sure what a plant-based dish is? It’s a meal made with ingredients like vegetables, legumes, fruits, grains, nuts, and seeds – and made without animal meat, eggs, dairy, or honey! As just a taste of what’s to come, some of the upcoming dishes include Steamed Asian Dumplings, Shiriki Noodle Salad, Felucian Garden Spread, Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl and Plant-Based Cashew Cheesecake.

For more information on dietary needs or requests, contact your Magic Maker®

By Off to Neverland Travel|2019-09-24T14:38:59-05:00September 24th, 2019|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Dietary Restricts Disney World, Disney Dietary needs, Disney Dining, plant based dining|0 Comments

Late 2019 Savings at Disneyland® Resort
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Late 2019 Savings at Disneyland® Resort

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Late 2019 Savings at Disneyland® Resort

Whether you’re looking for frightful fun or beloved holiday traditions, ’tis the season to visit the Disneyland® Resort! This year, Halloween Time at the Disneyland® Resort runs Sep. 6 to Oct. 31 followed by the Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort from Nov. 8, to Jan. 6. Regardless of which holiday you choose, you’ll find limited-time seasonal fun, food, and Instagram-worthy holiday décor throughout the entire resort.

Offer Details:

Holiday Room Offer

For a limited time, save up to 25% on most Sunday through Thursday night stays from Oct. 13 through Dec. 19, 2019 (with travel completed by Dec. 20, 2019).

Save up to 25% on premium rooms and 20% on standard rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
Save up to 20% on premium rooms and 15% on standard rooms at the Disneyland® Hotel.

Booking Dates: Now – Dec. 5, 2019

Disney Visa® Cardmember Offer

If you’re a Disney Visa® Cardmember, be sure to speak to your Magic Maker® regarding additional savings on premium rooms most Sunday through Thursday night stays from Oct. 13 through Dec. 19, 2019 at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa and Disneyland® Hotel.

Contact your Magic Maker® today! Availability is limited!

Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room type at the same hotel for travel most Sunday through Thursday nights from Oct. 13 through Dec. 19, 2019. Book from Sep. 12 through Dec. 5, 2019; travel must be completed by Dec. 20, 2019. Room types included in this offer are Premium, Deluxe and Woods/Garden/Courtyard rooms; select Concierge rooms; and only Artisan, Junior and Family suites. Not valid on previously booked rooms. Advance reservations required. Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Excludes applicable fees and taxes. Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and occupancy restrictions apply per room. Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Separate theme park admission required to enjoy the parks.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2020-09-01T08:22:18-05:00September 12th, 2019|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News, Expired Specials|Tags: Disneyland Discount, Disneyland Discount 2019, Disneyland discounts|0 Comments

Holidays Shine Bright at the Disneyland® Resort
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Holidays Shine Bright at the Disneyland® Resort

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Holidays Shine Bright at the Disneyland® Resort

It is almost that time of year again! From November 9, 2019 to January 6, 2020, the Disneyland® Resort transforms into the Merriest Place on Earth! Here is just some of the holiday fun you can expect this year at the Disneyland® Resort. We’ll keep you updated on any future holiday announcements!

At Disneyland® Park:

Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle and “Believe… in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular return to the holiday lineup.
Also returning is “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, “it’s a small world” Holiday, and Haunted Mansion Holiday!

At Disney California Adventure® Park:

Santa and his elves will greet guests at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.
Residents of Cars Land get into the spirit of the holidays with special decorations and holiday overlay turning two of the land’s popular attractions into Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree.
Festival of the Holidays returns as a showcase of diverse cultural holiday celebrations like Christmas/Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. In addition to the always popular Disney ¡Viva Navidad! offerings, the festival will feature marketplaces serving internationally-inspired food and beverage.
As an ending to a perfect day in the park, “World of Color – Season of Light” will wow guests with this holiday-themed show.

Start planning your escape to the Disneyland® Resort for the holidays!

Attractions and entertainment are subject to change without notice.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2019-07-25T14:32:17-05:00July 25th, 2019|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|Tags: Disneyland Christmas, Disneyland Holiday, Disneyland Resort|0 Comments

Enjoy an ‘Ultimate Disney Christmas’
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Enjoy an ‘Ultimate Disney Christmas’

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Enjoy an ‘Ultimate Disney Christmas’

The holidays will be here before you know it, and the Walt Disney Travel Company is making it possible for your family to have the “Ultimate Disney Christmas” package!

Why buy presents that will get played with a few times and then sit collecting dust when you can purchase an experience that will create memories that last a lifetime? With several special and exclusive inclusions, this package will do just that!

Here are the details:

Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package

Special Package Inclusions:

Exclusive nighttime access to experience Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey and Expedition Everest® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Plus catch an exclusive showing of the park’s new Rivers of Light: We Are One show. (Dec. 21, 2019)
Celebrate the season with tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park. (Dec. 22, 2019)
Exclusive reserved viewing area at World View Plaza to watch Epcot® Forever, an all-new nighttime spectacular. Plus, each Guest (ages 3 and up) will receive a digital $50 Epcot® Theme Park Dine Promo Card to use at participating Epcot® locations. (choice of Dec. 23 or Dec. 24, 2019 – one night per reservation)
An Ultimate Disney Christmas gift delivered to your room. (Dec. 25, 2019)

Walt Disney Travel Company Package Details:

5-night stay at a select Disney Resort hotel
4-day theme park tickets with Park Hopper® option

Travel Dates: Dec. 21 – Dec. 26, 2019
Booking Dates: now – Nov. 23, 2019

Availability for this special package is extremely limited, so contact your Magic Maker® about this Yuletide offering right away!

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. The number of packages available for purchase is limited. Deposit due at time of booking. Valid Theme Park admission is required to attend Theme Park events included in this package. Theme Park ticket is valid for admission beginning on 12/21/19 and must be used by 12/27/19. Special event ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is valid only on 12/22/19. Exclusive fireworks viewing area at Epcot® is one night per reservation; viewing night to be chosen at time of reservation and is reserved in order booked. Capacity for each night is limited. Epcot® Theme Park Dine Promo Card will be sent on 12/23/19 to email provided at check-in. One Ultimate Disney Christmas gift per room. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom Grand Villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

The Epcot® Theme Park Dine Promo Card (“Promo Card”) is not valid for use until purchased, activated and monetary value added. Card will be active 12/23/19 through 12/26/19. After 12/26/19, any unused funds will be forfeited. The Promo Card can only be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World Resort, at select food locations at Epcot®, select third-party lessees and select Operating Participants for food and beverage. Check with individual locations for program participation before redemption. For participating locations and additional terms and conditions visit disneyterms.com/epcotdinepromo. Except as required by applicable law: The Promo Card is not redeemable for cash; cannot be replaced if lost, damaged or stolen without required proof of purchase and complete dine card number; may not be resold in any manner whatsoever; and may not be used toward the purchase of any Disney Dollars or gift certificates/cards or toward the purchase of a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club® Resort. The Promo Card is issued by Disney Gift Card Services, Inc., which reserves the right to modify, alter, amend or change the terms and conditions of program upon notice at disneyterms.com/epcotdinepromo.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2020-01-02T02:38:46-05:00July 25th, 2019|Categories: Disney News, Expired Specials, Walt Disney World News|Tags: 2019 Holiday Package, Ultimate Disney Christmas, Walt Disney World Resort|0 Comments