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  • New Disney Dining Plan Option Coming Soon to Disney World

    New Disney Dining Plan Option Coming Soon to Disney World

    A Disney Dining Plan is a convenient way to have the expense of your meals already paid for when you go on vacation. Now, you’ll have a new option to choose from when Disney Dining Plus is released February 27th!

    You still have the same three options as before, but there will now be a fourth option called the “Plus” plan that should really add some flexibility to your planning.

    Take a look below at all the details:

    Current Dining Plan options:

    • Quick-Service Dining Plan:
      • 2 quick service credits and 2 snack credits per night
      • 1 re-fillable mug per stay
      • ($55 per adult, $26 per child, per night)
    • Disney Dining Plan:
      • 1 table service credit, 1 quick service credit, and 2 snack credits per night
      • 1 re-fillable mug per stay
      • ($78 per adult, $30 per child, per night)
    • Deluxe Dining Plan:
      • 3 table service credit and 2 snack credits per night
      • 1 re-fillable mug per stay
      • ($119 per adult, $47.50 per child, per night)

    New “Plus” Plan Details:

    Like all the other plans, you’ll get 2 snack credits per night of your stay and 1 re-fillable resort mug per stay.

    The PLUS part comes in with the meal credits!
    You will get: 2 dining credits per night that can be used in any combination of either Table Service, Quick Service, or Character Dining.

    This new plan will likely fit in between the Disney Dining Plan and the Deluxe Dining Plan. I’m going to take a guess and say that the price points will run about $98 for adults and $39 for children for this new option.

    If you’re thinking of planning a Disney vacation make sure you contact Kimberly with Enchanted Kingdom Vacations! Her services are completely FREE when you book with her and she’ll keep you up to date on the new and exciting things coming to Disney.

  • Disney Villains Coming to Select Disney After Hours Nights Events at Magic Kingdom

    Disney Villains Coming to Select Disney After Hours Nights Events at Magic Kingdom

    Disney After Hours has been a huge success with guests looking for the opportunity to experience the magic at Magic Kingdom Park after the sun goes down. Today, Disney Parks announced that Disney Villains will add a wicked twist to Disney After Hours events this summer!

    Disney Villains will take center stage at Magic Kingdom from June 6 through August 8 and in case you aren’t familiar, Disney After Hours is a special event that’s open to a limited number of guests and offers low wait times at more than 20 attractions and experiences after the park closes to day guests, from classics like the Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Space Mountain, to newer favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, plus many more.

    Event tickets also allow entry as early as 7 p.m., which gives you time to enjoy fireworks before heading off to the attractions. Ice cream novelties, popcorn and select bottled beverages are also included in the cost of admission.

    This summer, Disney Villains After Hours will take on a wickedly fun villains theme, with exclusive entertainment, food & beverage, merchandise and more.

    Here’s a taste of what new elements to expect:

    • A Brand-New Disney Villains Stage Show – Hades and Meg from “Hercules” will set the castle stage ablaze in this all-new stage show, Villains Unite the Night, which will also feature appearances by Jafar, The Queen, Dr. Facilier and Maleficent.
    • Spot Maleficent the Dragon – Maleficent the Dragon, with her Steampunk style and signature wicked grin, will be let loose for the first time at night – breathing fire as she creeps through the park as a one-of-a-kind experience for party guests.
    • Villanous Enhancements: Discover surprising, villain-inspired additions at Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain.
    • Wickedly Good Food & Beverage -A variety of special food & beverage offerings will also be available for purchase, including tasty desserts, drinks and dishes inspired by The Queen, Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, Hades, Dr. Facilier and even Emperor Zurg.
    • Event Merchandise – Event attendees can also purchase new logo merchandise, as well as items from a curated collection of the best Disney Villains merchandise available.
    • One Notorious Item to Note: Ever driven to stand out in their unpredictable and audacious fashion, while the Villains will be entertaining guests in the new stage show, they will not be participating in character greetings during the event.

    Disney Villains After Hours tickets cost $139 plus tax in advance, $144 plus tax on the event night. Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $30 discount and purchase tickets for $109. Tickets for these specific Disney Villains After Hours event nights will go on sale April 29.

  • Florida Residents Can Visit Walt Disney World for as Low as $49 a Day This Spring

    Florida Residents Can Visit Walt Disney World for as Low as $49 a Day This Spring

    With spring break approaching, now, more than ever is the time for Florida residents to experience all that’s new and exciting at Walt Disney World Resort. And with sunshine and warmer weather also comes special theme park tickets and great rates on stays at select Disney resort hotels.

    Discover Disney Special Ticket Offer

    For a limited time, Florida residents can purchase a four-day Discover Disney Ticket for less than $49 per day plus tax (valid for admission to one theme park per day). Here are the ticket details for home-staters:

    • 3-day Discover Disney Ticket (one theme park per day) – $175 (plus tax), that’s less than $59 per day (plus tax)
    • 4-day Discover Disney Ticket (one theme park per day) – $195 (plus tax), that’s less than $49 per day (plus tax)

    Tickets can be purchased  now through June 27, 2019, and must be used by June 30, 2019. Valid proof of Florida residency is required. With these special tickets, residents can visit any three or four days through June 30, 2019, with no blockout dates.

    Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable and exclude activities and events separately priced. 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!

    Great Springtime Rates at Select Disney Resort Hotels

    Pairing the Discover Disney Ticket with great Florida resident rates at select Disney resort hotels is a great way to experience a Walt Disney World Resort getaway. Florida residents can book through June 30, 2019, and save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney resort hotels for stays most nights April 28-June 30, 2019.

    Staying at a uniquely themed Disney resort hotel offers great benefits including early access to FastPass+ planning, Extra Magic Hours at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and complimentary motorcoach, ferryboat and monorail transportation around Walt Disney World Resort.

    When making their spring getaway plans, Florida residents should be sure to check out all that’s new across Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in 2019:

    • Magic Kingdom Park rocks out to the new “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” several times daily, and guests can meet Mickey and Minnie together – in their new celebration outfits – in Town Square Theater.
    • Disney’s Hollywood Studios marks its 30th anniversary May 1, and what a year to visit! Favorite Pixar pals invite guests to join in An Incredible Celebration as a rollicking street party transforms Pixar Place and guests can meet Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, Frozone and Edna Mode. At Walt Disney Presents, Mike and Sulley from Disney·Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” serve up monstrous greetings. Over in the all-new Toy Story Land, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the gang invite you to ride the Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania! and Alien Swirling Saucers attractions. And guests can check out the new Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, opening March 31.
    • Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrates the 25th anniversary of the animated classic “The Lion King,” and the “Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party” will have guests dancing to the beat on the park’s Discovery Island. Guests can also explore Pandora – The World of Avatar featuring AVATAR Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey.
    • At Epcot the Garden Rocks Concert Series expands to seven nights a week during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. The 90-day festival runs through June 3 and features dozens of Disney-crafted topiaries and beds of multi-colored blooms that transform the Epcot landscape into a floral extravaganza.
  • New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World

    New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World

    Walt Disney World Resort is the place to countdown to 2018 with dining extravaganzas, sparkling toasts, luminous fireworks and rocking New Year’s Eve parties throughout the vacation kingdom. These unforgettable events are filling up quickly and include special ticketed dinner galas, dance parties and more. Here’s the lineup of ways to ring in the New Year:

    Magic Kingdom Park

    • Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks ­– Guests will ring in the New Year in front of Cinderella Castle with the cherished fan-favorite fireworks show that will take place Dec. 30 and 31, 2017, beginning at 11:50 p.m. Additional showings will light up the sky both nights at 6:30 p.m.
    • Frontierland and Tomorrowland New Year’s Celebration Dance Parties – Put on your dancing shoes and boot-scoot with a hoppin’ beat ‘til midnight in Frontierland. Or jump start the New Year with an upbeat get-together in Tomorrowland, blasting into 2018 with futuristic tunes.

    Park hours on Dec. 30 and 31, 2017 are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.

    Epcot

    • New Year’s Countdown Fireworks – Say “au revoir” to 2017 around World Showcase as dazzling fireworks light up the sky to welcome 2018 in a booming big way! This one-night spectacular starts at 11:40 p.m.
    • New Year’s Eve Parties – A DJ dance party will have guests dancing and grooving “around the world” with special entertainment at the America Garden Stage, Future World Fountain Stage and other areas throughout the park. Just for New Year’s Eve, you can move to your own beat with music playing in your headphones at the “Silent Groove” dance party that will take place at Future World Center.
    • New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner – Sip and dip your way into 2018 by indulging in a lavish buffet of savory foods and decadent desserts at this ticketed event in World Showplace. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).

    Park hours on Dec. 31, 2017 are 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.

    Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    • New Year’s Eve Dance Party – Revelers will get the party started with a DJ dance party all around Center Stage in front of the Chinese Theatre with special projections on the theatre. The fun starts at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31. Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, the nighttime holiday show will take place at 8 p.m. wrapping fireworks, state-of-the-art projections, special effects and music into one grand spectacle. The elaborate nightly themed firework show, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, will bring in the New Year with a special twist at midnight!

    Park hours on Dec. 31, 2017 are 9 a.m. to midnight.

    Resorts
    Disney’s Contemporary Resort

    • Disney Countdown to Midnight – Guests will clink glasses at midnight after an unforgettable evening of live music and dancing in the Fantasia Ballroom. Taste buds will be celebrating, too, with savory bites and wine pairings from the California Grill, Flying Fish, Citrico’s and other signature Walt Disney World restaurants. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends will also join in the fun! Festivities begin at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to attend. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
    • Down in New Orleans: A Disney New Year’s Eve Dining Experience – This dining extravaganza brings New Orleans to Walt Disney World on New Year’s Eve. It’s a night filled with exquisite dishes, champagne toasts, and the ultimate viewing location for Magic Kingdom fireworks. Exclusive for guests 21 years of age or older. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
    • Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration (SOLD OUT) – A family-friendly celebration, Pixar Party immerses guests in the beloved Disney-Pixar films with lively music, a mouthwatering buffet, Magic Kingdom fireworks viewing, character meet-and-greet opportunities and more. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
    • California Grill New Year’s Eve Hollywood Hideaway (SOLD OUT) – Swing in the New Year with “stars and starlets” high in the sky at this cool and classy California Grill get-together. Schmooze the last hours of 2017 away at this “Rat Pack” inspired shindig where favorite Disney characters make a guest appearance and the evening caps off with spectacular views of Magic Kingdom fireworks.

    Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground 

    • Mickey’s New Year’s Eve BBQ (SOLD OUT) – Mickey and friends invite guests to join in a rootin’ tootin’ celebration that includes a scrumptious unlimited BBQ feast. Bluegrass music and a DJ are sure to have everyone on their feet to ring in the New Year. The celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31.
  • Choza de Margarita Now Open at Mexico Pavilion in Epcot World Showcase at Walt Disney World Resort

    Choza de Margarita Now Open at Mexico Pavilion in Epcot World Showcase at Walt Disney World Resort

    We are so excited to announce the long-awaited new margarita stand has opened at Epcot in Walt Disney World. Choza de Margarita is operating in the Mexico pavilion, naturally, of the World Showcase side of the theme park. And while it’s a nicer, larger building than its predecessor, it’s really just a margarita place with a few food items thrown in for good measure.

    The area includes limited built-in seating, although visitors use the walls near the exit as makeshift tables for stand-up dining.

    “Choza” is the Spanish word for “hut,” and the outdoor bar sits in the shadow of the iconic Mexico pyramid. The menu offers three hand-crafted margaritas, three frozen margaritas, three Mexican beers and a non-alcoholic Mexican fruit punch with orange, pineapple and grapefruit juices and a splash of grenadine.

    On the menu are three “signature” margaritas served on the rocks ($14-$14.50), four frozen margarita options ($10.25-$10.50) and three beers ($8.75-$9.75). There’s also a nonalcoholic conga, describes as a Mexican fruit punch made of orange, pineapple and lemon juice, for $6.

    On the solid side, the menu features tacos al pastor ($9.25) and empanadas de barbacoa ($9.75) plus a guacamole item for $7.95.

    Small bites include Tacos al Pastor with grilled pork on fresh homemade corn tortillas with green tomatillo sauce, onion, pineapple and cilantro; Empanadas de Barbacoa with beef, topped with chipotle sauce, Mexican cream and queso fresco; and fresh guacamole with mango chutney, pumpkin and pomegranate seeds, served with fried flour chicharrones and salsa Valentina, an authentic Mexican hot sauce.

    On a hot Florida day, take your pick from one of the three frozen margaritas: Lime (tequila blanco, lime sweet & sour, orange liquor and agave nectar), Wild Strawberry (tequila blanco, strawberry and prickly pear puree, violet flower liquor and lime juice), or Passion Mango (tequila blanco, orange liqueur, wild passion fruit and mango puree).

    The hand-crafted, on-the-rocks varieties include Acan Grapefruit (Casa Noble Blanco Tequila, grapefruit liqueur, elderflower cordial, lemon juice, cardamom bitters and ginger beer), Lime Cucumber (Avión Blanco Tequila, fresh cucumber, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave nectar), and Guava Pink Peppercorn (Zignum Mexcal Reposado, guava nectar, grapefruit liqueur, lime juice, Peychaud’s Bitters and pink peppercorns).

    If you’re looking for this Disney Dork, you know where to find me!  I love experiencing new drinks and snacks.

    ¡Sígueme!