With halloween just around the corner, of course the Evil Queen is brewing up some wicked concoctions and the new Poisoned Apple Cocktail available at Disney World is all the buzz.
This potent adult beverage is made with Vodka, melon liqueur, blue curaçao, and pineapple juice with a novelty glow cube.
You can find the Poisoned Apple Cocktail In Polynesian Village Resort at Barefoot Pool Bar and it costs $16.00.
Walt Disney Imagineering has reached a major milestone in the development of the new TRON coaster coming to Walt Disney World Resort.
What they set in place this week is the first of nearly 40 pieces that will create a dramatic “curved wave” canopy, known as the Upload Conduit.
Below you can see an image of the first piece of canopy being installed in what will become an instant iconic attraction and portal to The Grid in Tomorrowland.
Each section is strategically assembled before installation, including alignment of the steel, welding, grinding, some painting and electrical work. It’s an intricate process and something we’ll get to see rise before our eyes over the coming weeks and months.
This canopy will be a massive, awe-inspiring structure flowing organically over you when you race beneath it aboard your Lightcycle, serving as a digital bridge for your transition into The Grid.
As the Lightcycles whiz by, dynamic stripes of lights will follow along the canopy, creating a powerful visual for riders and bystanders alike.
Annual passholders will once again be able to save 30 percent off merchandise at Disney World.
Returning September 15, the discount will only be available on select merchandise at Disney World owned-and-operated merchandise locations.
This is just one of the discounts Disney World has available to passholders. For a limited time, passholders can also save up to 40 percent off on stays at select Disney World resort hotels.
Passholders will have until October 29 to take advantage of the discount.
Florida Residents looking to visit Walt Disney World Resort can enjoy some special offers and save on magical seasonal experiences at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT and more.
First, with a Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket, guests can visit 2, 3 or 4 days – depending on the ticket purchased – at one Walt Disney World theme park per day. Florida Residents can enjoy a 2-day Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket for just $130 plus tax. 2-day Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Tickets must be used by September 30, 2020. Reservations are limited and subject to availability.
Also, for a limited time, Florida Residents will be able to receive a 20% discount on select merchandise at Walt Disney World Resort owned and operated locations. This special new discount runs Mondays through Thursdays—September 15 through October 29, 2020 (proof of residency required).
And Florida Residents can stay in the middle of the magic with a special Resort hotel offer. Residents can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights through December 25, 2020.
As a reminder, Disney continues to operate with new protocols in place to promote the health and well-being of guests and cast members. To manage attendance during this time, we are using the Disney Park Pass system. All guests with a ticket or annual pass are required to make a reservation in advance for each park entry.
When visiting, Florida Residents can enjoy bewitching fall surprises across the Resort, including at Magic Kingdom Park. From September 15 to October 31, Main Street, U.S.A. will be dressed in fall décor and other seasonal offerings, like a special Halloween-themed character cavalcade with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and pals.
And for the first time, guests of all ages can wear their funniest, Disney-ist, most creative costumes during Magic Kingdom Park regular operating hours.
Disney has shared some new details about some of the fall fun coming September 15 – October 31 to Magic Kingdom Park, and it’s going to be a spooktacular time!
Throughout the day, special Halloween cavalcades will pop up on the parade route and head down Main Street, U.S.A. You could come across Mickey Mouse and his pals, all dressed up for the occasion in Boo-tiful Halloween costumes.
On select days, you may even encounter a cavalcade of Disney Villains – from Gaston and Maleficent to Queen of Hearts and Jafar – creeping down the path, or a nightmarish procession featuring the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington!
As another special treat for the Halloween season, Disney is welcoming back the iconic Dapper Dans back to Magic Kingdom Park, beginning September 20, performing as their undead alter egos The Cadaver Dans. You’ll be enchanted by a cappella performances from the Cadaver Dans when they emerge from their tombs.
The Halloween spirit is also in the air over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where Minnie’s Halloween Dine is set to return to Hollywood & Vine, beginning September 25. A monster feast will be served to your table, and favorite Disney friends will make special appearances in the restaurant. You can wave and snap photos of your hostess, Minnie Mouse, dressed as a happy witch. Goofy is coming as a spooky cowboy, with Mickey Mouse as a funny vampire, and his best pal, Pluto, gets into the act wearing a cute Halloween collar.
Disney has announced that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Candlelight Processional at EPCOT have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Because these events typically draw large crowds, a reimagined holiday celebration will begin Nov. 6, 2020 at Disney World and we have an update on some of the festive experiences coming your way!
Through Dec. 30, guests will discover seasonal food and drinks at The Most Magical Place on Earth, as well as special merchandise and enchanting new entertainment experiences.
When night falls at Magic Kingdom Park, projection effects will transform Cinderella Castle with a kaleidoscope of designs, including a whimsical Christmas sweater and a regal overlay of red, green and gold ornamentation. The iconic castle will provide the perfect colorful background for guests seeking a magical holiday portrait. Take a look at the video below:
Highlights from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will begin Nov. 27. Holiday kitchens will return around the World Showcase promenade, offering favorite dishes such as Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing at the American Holiday Table.
Other highlights for the upcoming holiday season at Walt Disney World include:
Flexible school schedules and accessible e-learning mean it’s now easier than ever to take a family vacation when school is in session.
Parents now have the option of enrolling their little virtual learners in a supervised schoolwork session offered at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, held in a quiet, dedicated learning space. After their schoolwork is complete, kids can experience the ultimate “recess.”
With the Resort’s exclusive 5-acre Explorer Island as their playground, kids will have a blast swimming in the Explorer Pool, floating down the lazy river, zooming down the water slides, and enjoying outdoor recreation such as sand volleyball, basketball, foosball, table-tennis, and more.
“This new offering exclusively for our Resort guests will be both helpful to parents, as well as something really fun for kids to experience,” says Thomas Steinhauer, General Manager and Regional Vice President of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. “Many kids have been completing school work in their homes for a while now. A chance to mix up their learning environment, and combine school and playtime at the Resort, is sure to be a welcome treat and create a memory that will last a lifetime.”
Study Sessions
The supervised schoolwork sessions will be held in small-group classroom settings, physically distanced with no more than six children per class. The spacious event rooms of Four Seasons Resort Orlando are the classroom setting, featuring airy and open rooms with a wall of windows for natural light, and a private terrace for outside break time. Each student will have a dedicated desk area, physically distanced from the other students, and high-speed premium WiFi will be provided. The schedule is offered as either a half-day from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, or a full day from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with lunch included.
Schedule
The supervised study sessions are available Monday through Friday beginning September 14, 2020, for school-aged children for $50 per child for a half-day session or $100 per child for the full session including lunch. Due to capacity limitations, reservations must be confirmed at least 48 hours in advance. Attendees must be registered overnight guests of the Resort.
The team overseeing the study sessions are exceptionally trained Kids For All Seasons staff, who have years of experience in working with children. “Our kids’ club team members have enthusiastic, delightful personalities,” says Sarah Peltier, Director of Recreation. “They are looking forward to supporting the students while they engage in their virtual learning, and bringing fun and creativity to the afternoon enrichment session.”
A Break for Parents
While kids are e-learning, parents can relish in free time to themselves to relax by the Resort’s exclusive adult-only Oasis Pool. Surrounded by palm trees and white cabanas, the lakeside, infinity-edge adult pool is a quiet sanctuary where parents can truly relax and unwind, with attentive cocktail servers at the ready. Additionally, the 18-treatment room Spa at Four Seasons offers a variety of treatments to renew and refresh, from facials and massages to signature treatments such as the Vibrational Sound Therapy, Cryotherapy and Vitality Drips. The full-service hair salon also offers hair colour/cuts and styling services. The Spa’s indoor and outdoor relaxation lounges, plus separate Solarium with zero-gravity loungers and spacious men’s and women’s locker rooms with Experience Shower and whirlpool, provide the ultimate opportunity to relax and de-stress.
Adults can also hit the links at the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club, enjoying the resort’s 18-hole Tom Fazio designed course, host venue to the LPGA Tour’s 2021 Tournament of Champions, nationally televised on Golf Channel and NBC. A certified National Audubon wildlife sanctuary, the course offers a tranquil escape, and is home to wildlife including deer and osprey.
The Club also features a state-of-the-art practice facility, with a driving range, short course, putting course and TrackMan video monitor swing analysis.
Lessons On and Off the Greens
In addition to golf, the Resort offers three Har-Tru tennis courts and a partnership with Peter Burwash International. Kids and adults alike can enjoy “Physical Education” with one of the Resort’s talented sports instructors. Rod Cook, Director of Golf Instruction, and Alain Labreque, certified PBI tennis professional, are both available for individual or family golf and/or tennis lessons, and Labreque offers three complimentary clinics per week to help guests improve their skillset.
The Resort’s talented team of wellness trainers can instruct, inspire and guide through many different individual or family classes. These experts offer training in the disciplines of yoga, meditation, spinning, body sculpt, high intensity cross-training, and a unique aqua fitness class held in the lazy river using the water current for resistance. These vast instruction offerings are supplemented with the state-of-the-art fitness centre that includes Matrix cardiovascular and strength training equipment, two Peloton cycles, Technogym’s running SKILLMILL, Concept2 rowing machines, free weights, kettlebells, medicine balls and a plethora of additional equipment to help one maintain a healthy lifestyle. The private fitness studio is equipped with Fitness On Demand, a virtual program with hundreds of classes to choose from as an individual, couple, or for family bonding time, for self-guided sessions.
Culinary Classes
Adults can also enjoy a dash of mixology education by learning how to create one of The Lobby Bar’s signature cocktails. The new cocktail kit to-go box, available to purchase in Lickety Split, includes all of the ingredients and tools to make one of the Resort’s signature cocktails, theHemingway Daiquiri. Guests receive a link to view a video with step-by-step instructions to shake, stir and enjoy in the comfort of one’s own guest room.
Additionally, physically distanced cooking classes can also be arranged with the Resort’s talented team of culinarians. Executive Chef Fabrizio Schenardi, from Torino, Italy along with his team of talented chefs from Ravello can teach a class on pasta or pizza making. Executive Pastry Chef Rabii Saber, a 2019 James Beard Award semi-finalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef, can teach a class on the art of chocolate making. The classes can be reserved in Ravello’s private Demonstration Kitchen, a bright space featuring state-of-the-art audio/visual connectivity, ensuring each participant can see exactly which step the chef is demonstrating. Individual and family cooking classes can be reserved and customised by the Ravello team according to the guest’s preferences.
Experience More – Resort Credit Package and Advance Purchase Offer
The Resort’s Experience More package, available through December 18, 2020, includes a $200 nightly credit for stays in a guest room, or a $500 nightly credit for stays in a one or two bedroom suite. The credit can be used toward any Resort activity, including supervised study sessions. Guests have a multitude of ways to spend their credit, including Spa and Salon treatments, golf, tennis, retail purchases, private cabana rentals, in-room dining, and more. Additionally, a new in-room afternoon tea party service is available, featuring an assortment of teas, tea sandwiches, scones and Devonshire cream, all to enjoy in the comfort of one’s guest room or furnished guest room terrace.
The Advance Purchase offer is also available through December 18, 2020, offering 20 percent savings for guest room reservations booked at least seven days prior to arrival, with full pre-payment.
As part of Disney World’s phased approach to reopening, they’re adding more Guest-favorite dining choices this fall at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s some Halloween fun in store at Hollywood & Vine where Minnie’s Seasonal Dining is set to return Sept. 25.
While it may look a little different than the last time you visited, you can get in the spooky spirit during Minnie’s Halloween Dine with a monster feast served to your table where you will be able to wave and snap photos of your favorite characters such as Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse and their friends. It’s a boo-tastic time filled with Halloween décor and music, scary good food, and more!
Beginning Sept. 24, Guests can enjoy dining in the enchanted, fairytale setting of Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park. Enjoy a delicious regal banquet with unforgettable main courses ranging from roasted chicken breast and tenderloin of beef to chef’s fish of the day. The princesses will be taking a break from their royal duties greeting Guests, but there will be plenty of delicious fare and fun to be enjoyed in this beautiful, one-of-a-kind restaurant.
Both of these immersive dining experiences will be available for reservations beginning Sept. 11.
Additionally, some more snack and quick-service options are reopening soon. Gaston’s Tavern at Magic Kingdom Park will return Sept. 4 and the ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopens for walk-in quick service for lunch beginning Oct. 8.
As summer winds down, many now start to make their getaway plans for the fall and holiday season and Disney is now offering a special room and ticket package offer at Walt Disney World Resort that could save you quite a bit.
For stays most nights Sept. 4-Dec. 25, 2020, you can save up to $500 on a 4-night/4-day room and ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels with the Magic is Here Vacation Package Offer. This offer is available for booking through Dec. 25, 2020.
As a reminder, Disney is using the new Disney Park Pass system to manage attendance during this period while they’re limiting capacity, so be sure to check the park reservation availability calendar first before booking your package by visiting DisneyWorld.com/DisneyParkPass.
It is also recommend that you make your park reservation immediately after you book your stay as reservations are limited and subject to availability. Guests with valid admission are required to make a reservation in advance for each park entry.
Other offers are also available including for residents of Florida, as well as Annual Passholders. For more information, please visit DisneyWorld.com/Offers.
Of course, we realize that flexibility is important right now when planning any trip. Please know that, when booking, you’ll also enjoy added peace of mind, as we are waiving Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through Dec. 31, 2020.
Visit DisneyWorld.com/Updates to learn more about the safety measures put into place – from required face coverings and temperature screenings to reduced contact and limiting attendance.
While they’re doing some things differently, as always, you’ll discover that special Disney magic you know and love – from special new character cavalcades and motorcades that come to life throughout the day, to beloved attractions and can’t-miss experiences, including the recently opened Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. If you’re planning on visiting from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, be sure to enjoy all of the fall fun at Magic Kingdom Park.
Florida Resident deals are always among the best and now nearby out of state guests can also get swept up in seasonal fun—and save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels.
This offer is valid for residents of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia for stays most nights September 4 through December 25, 2020 when you book through December 25, 2020.
This offer is valid for the Disney Resort hotels listed below:
| Resort Category | Resort Savings |
| Select Disney Deluxe VillasFor stays most nights 9/4/20 – 12/25/20 when you book by 12/25/20Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary ResortBoulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness LodgeCopper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness LodgeDisney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani VillageDisney’s Beach Club VillasDisney’s BoardWalk VillasDisney’s Old Key West ResortDisney’s Polynesian Villas & BungalowsDisney’s Riviera ResortDisney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa | Save Up to 30% |
| Select Disney Deluxe ResortsFor stays most nights 9/4/20 – 12/25/20 when you book by 12/25/20Disney’s Contemporary ResortDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – reopening 9/21/20Disney’s Yacht Club Resort | Save Up to 30% |
| Select Disney Moderate ResortsFor stays most nights 9/4/20 – 12/25/20 when you book by 12/25/20Disney’s Caribbean Beach ResortDisney’s Coronado Springs Resort – reopening 10/14/20The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort | Save Up to 25% |
| Select Disney Value Resort HotelsFor stays most nights 9/4/20 – 12/25/20 when you book by 12/25/20Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – reopening 11/1/20Disney’s Pop Century Resort | Save Up to 20% |
| CampgroundsFor stays most nights 9/4/20 – 12/25/20 when you book by 12/25/20The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort | Save Up to 15% |
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Disney Resort hotel reopening dates are subject to change. See Important Details.
Important Details
The health and well-being of Disney Guests and Cast Members continues to be a top priority and they’ve implemented new measures to promote enhanced cleaning, physical distancing and reduced contact.