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  • New ‘IllumiNations’ Farewell Dining Package Coming to Epcot

    New ‘IllumiNations’ Farewell Dining Package Coming to Epcot

    As we previously reported, Epcot’s nighttime spectacular “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will be ending next year. To commemorate the occasion Disney is bringing a new ‘IllumiNations’ dining package is coming to Epcot.

    The IllumiNations Dining Package is $85 per adult (ages 10 and up) and $35 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax and gratuity included. Separate Epcot admission is also required.

    You’ll dine on fine cuisine, seated at a lagoon-side patio, and enjoy specially-reserved viewing for the farewell season of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.” Beginning Jan. 18, 2019.

    With the “IllumiNations” Dining Package, you can sit back and relax on the patio of the Rose & Crown Dining Room, located in the United Kingdom Pavilion, while dining on classic British fare and enjoying sweeping views of World Showcase Lagoon. The Rose & Crown patio offers a unique view of the nighttime spectacular – while it’s true that there are fantastic views of “IllumiNations” from all around World Showcase Lagoon, this location offers a unique perspective that is perfect for a romantic night out or a delicious end-of-the-day finale with family and friends. The package includes a prix fixe menu that features a selection of Rose & Crown favorites, as well as unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

    You’ll start your meal off with a Scotch Egg or the United Kingdom Cheese Platter, and follow up with popular entrées such as Rose & Crown’s signature Fish and Chips, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Pan-roasted Scottish Salmon, or Bangers and Mash. And for dessert, you’ll love this Pudding Platter Trio featuring Sticky Toffee Pudding, English Trifle, and Chocolate Nougat Bar. Kids can enjoy a soup or salad with their choice of Cheese and Turkey Flatbread, Turkey Meatball Pasta, Cheesy Pasta, or Fish and Chips as well as either Fruit Salad or Trifle for dessert.

    The “IllumiNations” Dining Package is a great new way to experience “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” before the show takes its final bow at the end of summer 2019. Reservations are available starting January 17 for reservations starting on January 18.

    The experience, showtimes, and menu items are all subject to change without notice, and alcoholic beverages will only be served to guests 21 and up with valid ID.

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  • New Purple Potion Spirit Jerseys Coming to Disney Parks

    New Purple Potion Spirit Jerseys Coming to Disney Parks

    New year, new you and a new fab color to sport in the parks! Potion Purple Minnie Ears are already a smash hit and soon Disney will be releasing a new Purple Potion Spirit Jersey that will make your wardrobe complete!

    This new jersey is a vibrant purple shade of purple and it is totes adorbs! When you match it with your Purple Headband and one of the many purple portion inspired treats Disney Parks has created it will make that perfect Instagram shot.

    Back in March, Jeanne Lewis from the headwear development team explained, “We experiment with popular color trends when designing merchandise for Disney Parks.”

    Disney Parks has been on a streak of releasing all sorts of merchandise in the trendiest news colors including; Iridescent, Millennial Pink and Rose Gold. 

    The Purple Potion Spirit Jerseys will be available starting on January 11 and like most of the trending color spirit jerseys, this one will probably run around $64.99.

  • 2019 Brings Exclusive V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Events to Disney World

    2019 Brings Exclusive V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Events to Disney World

    It’s a New Year and there is so much to celebrate at Disney Parks. Today, Disney announced that they are kicking off 2019 with new V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Events you won’t want to miss.

    The first Walt Disney World V.I.PASSHOLDER event of 2019 will be the Potion Purple Premiere Pop-Up Event in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park on Thursday, January 10 from 5-7 p.m. At this event, you can be among the first to purchase the new potion purple merchandise, including adult and youth spirit jerseys, “Vacation Mode” water bottle, Loungefly mini backpack, Loungefly wallet and a new women’s Mickey T-shirt; sip and savor the newest purple food and beverage offerings for purchase – and discover more surprises.

    Registration not required to attend this event, however a valid annual pass card and photo ID are required at check-in. Activities and offerings are subject to change without notice. Merchandise available while supplies last. The 20% Passholder merchandise discount is applicable for merchandise purchases during this event.

    Also, from Jan. 6-31, Passholders will receive a limited-time 20% discount at the following restaurants across Walt Disney World Resort for lunch and dinner:

    • Biergarten Restaurant at Epcot
    • Coral Reef Restaurant at Epcot
    • The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    • Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    • Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom Park
    • Tiffins Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
    • Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park
    • Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
    • Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside (Dinner Only)
    • Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (Dinner Only)
    • Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    • Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort (Dinner Only)
    • Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort (8:30 p.m. show only)
    • Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort (Dinner Only)
    • Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (Dinner Only)
    • The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
    • Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort

    Discount applies to the regular price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) during available lunch and dinner meal periods. Valid for the Passholder and up to three (3) guests. Not valid for breakfast, special events and may not be combined with any other discount or offer.

    Last but not least, Passholders will not want to miss out on the excitement at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. With “one little spark of inspiration,” we’ll soon debut the newest Passholder magnet in time for Epcot International Festival of the Arts, along with special offerings to help you experience the upcoming festival to its fullest. 

  • New Free Dining Plan Offer Released at Walt Disney World Resort and Available Now

    New Free Dining Plan Offer Released at Walt Disney World Resort and Available Now

    When you plan a Walt Disney World vacation, there are many choices to help you create a magical and lasting experience and one of them is the food! Today, Disney announced a new Free Dine offer starting today.

    To get the free dining offer all you have to do is book a non-discounted five-night/six-day Walt Disney Travel Co. package through Feb. 10, 2019, for arrivals most nights from July 5 to Sept. 30, 2019, you’ll receive a dining plan for free!

    The Disney Dining Plan provides flexibility and convenience, offering prepaid meals and snacks when you dine at Walt Disney World resort hotels, theme parks and select locations at Disney Springs.

    The package includes a room at a select Walt Disney World resort hotel and tickets with Park Hopper Option. Packages of other lengths of stay may also be available.

    Guests staying at select Value and Moderate Resorts receive the Disney Quick Service Plan, which includes two quick-service meals and two select snacks per night honored at more than 100 dining locations.

    Guests staying at select Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts receive the Disney Dining Plan, which includes one quick-service meal, one table-service meal and two select snacks per night. Meals are available at over 200 select Walt Disney World dining locations.

    If you’re still recovering from the holidays, make it easy and let me book it for you. If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

  • Disney Releases Mary Poppins Returns Limited Edition Magicband

    Disney Releases Mary Poppins Returns Limited Edition Magicband

    “Mary Poppins Returns,” starring Emily Blunt debuted with $22.2 million over the weekend and $31 million since opening Wednesday. And to add to the massive amount of merch that will be coming with this blockbuster, Disney has released a Mary Poppins Returns MagicBand.

    A practically perfect stay at Walt Disney World Resort is a snap in this limited edition MagicBand 2 inspired by Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns.

    Mary Poppins Returns MagicBands are a limited edition of 1500 and are available at shopDisney.com for $39.99. Even the box is super cute as you can see below:

    The MagicBand has a beautiful bright yellow background covered with patterns of kites and flowers and Mary Poppins standing prim and proper right in the center.

    MagicBands are colorful, waterproof wristbands – resembling a watch or bracelet – that you can quickly and easily touch to a sensor called a ”touch point.” You will receive a MagicBand 2 if you stay at a Disney Resort Hotel in Florida or you are a Walt Disney World Resort Passholder. They allow guests to connect the vacation choices they make in My Disney Experience – from effortless theme-park entry, to Online Check-In, Disney PhotoPass association and more.

  • Walt Disney World Unveils 4-Park ‘Magic Ticket’ for 2019

    Walt Disney World Unveils 4-Park ‘Magic Ticket’ for 2019

    2019 is right around the corner and if making memories is among your new year’s resolutions, then Disney World has the perfect offer for you!

    A visit to Walt Disney World Resort is the perfect place to make these resolutions turn into reality, and special 4-Park Magic Tickets will help you experience the new fun and excitement heading to all four theme parks this coming year.

    Starting Jan. 18, 2019, you can purchase 4-Park Magic Value Ticket for $85 per day, plus tax (total price $340, plus tax) that include one day of admission to Magic Kingdom Park, one day of admission to Epcot, one day of admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and one day of admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, for a total of four admissions over four separate days. The 4-Park Magic Value Ticket is valid for admission Jan. 18 – March 1, 2019, and must be used within seven days of first use or by March 1, 2019, whichever comes first.

    Two additional types of 4-Park Magic Tickets will also be available at higher price points and may be used on various dates through Sept. 30, 2019. For more information about the 4-Park Magic Tickets, visit Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki.

    2019 will be a fantastic year to visit Walt Disney World, with new shows, parties, character experiences and more debuting at all four theme parks, starting Jan. 18:

    • Anything can happen during Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom, including the new “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party,” featuring those true originals, Mickey and Minnie Mouse. (Jan. 18-Sept. 30)
    • Pixar pals will party with guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the park’s 30th anniversary year, featuring The Incredibles, Mike and Sulley from Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” and Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang at the new Toy Story Land.
    • To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Disney animated classic “The Lion King,” Rafiki and Timon will help guests let their inner animal loose on the dance floor during the “Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
    • As part of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, the Disney on Broadway Concert Series expands to seven days a week, providing more opportunities than ever before for guests to hear pairs of Disney on Broadway stars sing favorite tunes from award-winning productions. (Jan. 18-Feb. 25)

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  • New Rose Gold Minne Ears Have Dropped Anchor on Disney Cruise Line

    New Rose Gold Minne Ears Have Dropped Anchor on Disney Cruise Line

    Just when you thought the Rose Gold trend had ended, Disney Cruise Line has released a new pair of rose gold minnie ears that are tots adorbs!

    Rock these beauties one the boat and you’re sure to sparkle and shine during your next Disney Cruise Line Sailing.

    These super cute Minnie ears are covered in insta-worthy rose gold sequins and are adorned with a navy blue bow covered in anchors as you can see in the post below.

    This Minnie Ears Headband is sure to be a coveted fashion accessory that you’ll treasure for “ears” to come!

  • Disneyland Resort Announces $70 per Day Ticket Offer

    Disneyland Resort Announces $70 per Day Ticket Offer

    For a limited time in 2019, guests can visit a Disneyland Resort theme park for $70 per day with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day ticket.

    Just in time for the gift-giving season, take advantage of this Disneyland Resort limited-time ticket offer, along with a special hotel offer as well. Book now for the perfect holiday surprise and a magical visit in 2019!

    This special ticket offer also includes one Magic Morning, an early morning admission option to Disneyland park, on select mornings. The ticket offer is available for purchase online today, and may be used for visits Jan. 7 through May 23, 2019 (blockout dates of Apr. 14-22 apply). Four- and five-day ticket options, as well as Park Hopper tickets are also available. Book through May 18, 2019.

    With so much to do and see at the Disneyland Resort in early 2019, it’s a perfect time to take advantage of these vacation values! We will kick off the year with Get Your Ears On ­– A Mickey and Minnie Celebration, which includes exciting new entertainment at Disneyland park, plus limited-time food, beverage and merchandise offerings. In addition, we will also commemorate the Year of the Pig during the return of the Lunar New Year celebration, and in spring 2019 experience California-inspired cuisine and beverages at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.

    If you are looking to play and stay in the heart of the magic, there are also special room-only offers at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Guests can save up to 25 percent on premium rooms and 20 percent on standard rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland Hotel, and save up to 10 percent on most rooms at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, on select Sunday through Thursday nights between Jan. 6 and Apr. 11, 2019. Book through Mar. 16, 2019.

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  • Disney Reveals Name of New 15-story Tower at Coronado Springs Resort

    Disney Reveals Name of New 15-story Tower at Coronado Springs Resort

    Last year, Disney announced a massive expansion of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and today, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled more about the reimagining, including the name of the new 15-story centerpiece of the resort, the Gran Destino Tower.

    The tower, which will be completed in July 2019, will serve as the new main entrance point for guests visiting the resort, and will add a total of 545 new guest rooms (including 50 suites) to the resort, as well as feature a gorgeous two-story lobby. A themed table-service restaurant is also planned for the top of Gran Destino Tower, which will serve up delicious food and incredible views of the Walt Disney World Resort.

    An oasis set on the shore of Lago Dorado, the reimagined Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort celebrates the daring spirit of the great Spanish explorers, artists, writers and architects. Throughout the resort, guests will discover a blend of classic Spanish influences, imaginative Disney touches and modern comforts both inside and out. The resort’s more than 1,800 existing rooms have also been fully updated with new fixtures, furnishings and lighting. A second new restaurant is planned to open on an island in the middle of the resort’s 14-acre lake, Lago Dorado, with new walkways stretching across the water, making it convenient no matter where guests stay at the resort. And a fresh color palette will tie the entire resort experience together, blending the new and the newly reimagined.

    Guests will soon be able to make reservations for Gran Destino Tower for stays beginning in July 2019.

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  • Disney After Hours Events Now Expanding to More Disney Parks

    Disney After Hours Events Now Expanding to More Disney Parks

    Disney After Hours events have been such a huge hit at Magic Kingdom that they are expanding them to more parks. More event nights have been set for Magic Kingdom and for the first time, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also host Disney After Hours events.

    Disney After Hours events are your opportunity to experience the magic of a Disney theme park for three hours after regular park hours, which means little-to-no wait for attractions, experiences and character greetings! You can even enter the park early – at 7 p.m. on your event night – before Disney After Hours begins. Ice cream, popcorn and select beverages are also included in your Disney After Hours admission, which is a separately priced ticket from daytime park admission.

    Take a look below to see what you can expect at each park:

    Magic Kingdom Park
    Enjoy classic favorite attractions from Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Space Mountain as well as newer favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, plus many more. Event nights will run on: Nov. 26; and Dec. 3, 10, 2018; and Jan. 7, 17, 24 and 28, 2019; Feb. 7, 14, and 28, 2019; and March 7, 2019.

    Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    Imagine having little-to-no wait for newly opened Toy Story Land attractions, including Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers and Toy Story Mania! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror and other attractions will also be available. Select quick-service food & beverage locations will also stay open for purchases throughout the night. Event nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2018; and Jan. 5, 12 and 19, 2019; Feb. 2, 9 and 16, 2019; March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2019; and April 6 and 13, 2019.

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom
    Enjoy the best Disney’s Animal Kingdom has to offer at night, including heart-tugging Tree of Life Awakenings, the adventures within Pandora – The World of Avatar and more. Select quick-service food & beverage locations will remain open throughout the night for purchases. Dates at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are: Dec. 4, 12 and 18, 2018; and Jan. 8, 16, 22 and 31, 2019; and Feb. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 26, 2019; and March 5, 20 and 27, 2019; and April 3, 2019.

    Tickets for Disney After Hours events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be on-sale November 15. All Disney After Hours event tickets cost $125 + tax for advance purchase and $129 + tax for day-of purchases. Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders do receive a discounted price $95 + tax.

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