Check out this week’s latest Disney and Orlando discounts currently available. Universal Orlando’s newest resort, Cabana Bay Beach Resort, is opening in the spring. You can be one of the first people to experience this new, amazing hotel and save up to 25% off! Disney has also released new discounts as well, including a new Disney Cruise Line deal as well as up to 25% off at the three on-site Disneyland Resort Hotels.

Disney & Orlando Digest – Week of November 10, 2013

Disney Discounts 

Walt Disney World^® Resort

• Play Stay and Dine…and Save Up To $600 at the Walt Disney World Resort®: Discounts room, tickets and dining plan.  Must have tickets for length of stay to get that portion discounted (staying 4 days/3 nights must have 4 day ticket, etc) For Most Stays January 5-March 5 2014 3 Night Minimum Stay Required.  Offer excludes campsites and 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort or The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. MUST BOOK BY DECEMBER 31^st
• Save Up To 35% on Stays at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels: For stays most nights Jan. 5 – March 5, 2014 and March 14 – April, 12, 2014: Values 20% off, Moderates 25% off, Deluxe 35% off, Deluxe Villas 35% off.  Excludes 3-bedroom villas and campsites and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid rooms or The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.   MUST BOOK BY DECEMBER 31^st
• Florida Resident Fall & Winter Rates:  Florida Residents can take advantage of great rates on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays through December 14, just in time for the holiday season.
• Military Discount:  Active duty and retired members of the US military can get specially discounted rooms at Official Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels most nights from Sept. 29 2013 through Sept. 27  2014 time-frame.   Service members can also get up to six 4-Day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper® Option for just $169.00, Four-Day Water Park and More Tickets for $169.00 or Four-Day Park Hopper Tickets plus the Water Park and More Option for $198.00 at their base ticket sales office.
• Intro to Disney: purchase a 3-night, 2-day Magic Your Way Room and Ticket Package PLUS Quick Service Dining at a select Disney Value Resort hotel (in a standard room, excluding Disney’s Art of Animation Resort) for $999* for stays most nights Jan. 5 – Feb. 12, 2014 (based on a family of 3).  Ask about other great rates for other lengths of stay, alternative family configurations and other Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights Jan. 5 – March 5, 2014.  Book by Dec. 31, 2013.

 

Disneyland®

• NEW!! Save Up to 25% on Rooms at a Disneyland® Resort Hotel: Save up to 25% on rooms at a Disneyland® Resort Hotel most Sunday through Thursday nights from Jan. 5 – April 10, 2014. Check for offers for other days.  Book through Jan. 28, 2014.

 

Disney Cruise Line®

• Two Disney Vacations in One; US $789 Per Person: It’s all the Magic of Disney Cruise Line®. All the Enchantment of Walt Disney World Resort. And all of your dreams come true!  Package components include: 3-Night Disney Magic® sailings from January 17 – February 7, 3-Night resort stay at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort (other resorts are bookable but will affect the price per person), 3-day Park Hopper® Theme Park Ticket, Transfers between Orlando International Airport, Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line terminal.  Book through December 31, 2013
• Special Castaway Club Member Offer: Disney Cruise Line® Castaway Club Members can receive a US $100 onboard credit when they book a 4- or 5-night Disney Magic® cruise departing from Miami Nov. 1 – Dec. 18, 2013 (excluding Nov. 24 and Dec. 8, 2013). They can use their credit for a variety of onboard activities and experiences, including spa treatments, shopping, adults-only dining and more!
• NEW!! Disney Cruise Line Canadian Resident Offer: Canadian residents save 20% off prevailing rates (as quoted on the Disney Cruise Line® website) on 3 and 4 night Bahamian sailings aboard the Disney Magic for most sailings from Jan. 10 – Feb. 28, 2014 (excluding Jan. 17, 20, Feb. 14, 17, 2014) for categories 4A – 11B.

 

Aulani

• Get 4 nights for the price of 3 plus breakfast daily for 2 at the newly expanded Aulani: For a limited time, when you purchase a minimum 4-night stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, you’ll get the 4th night free* – including breakfast daily for two adults at the new Ulu Cafe.  Book this offer by Jan. 15, 2014, for stays most nights Jan. 5 – April 7, 2014.

 

Universal Orlando Resort Discounts

• Save up to 30% on Universal Resorts:  Discounts begin at 3 nights at any of the three Universal Orlando^® Resort deluxe hotels during the best days to vacation. Plus take advantage of $150 in hotel savings including discounts on food, drinks, spa treatments and more!  Vacation dates include:  11/11 – 12/19, 2013.
• 3rd Night & Day FREE: Limited time vacation offer.  Stay at a nearby Universal Partner Hotel you’ll receive your 3rd Night & 3rd Day FREE, 3rd Night FREE^† accommodations at a nearby Universal Partner Hotel.  2-Day Base Ticket with 3rd Day FREE (Must be used by 5/22/14)  Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ one hour before the theme park opens.  FREE scheduled transportation between hotel and Universal Orlando.  Purchase10/10 – 12/15/13. Valid for travel 11/1 – 12/22/13. U.S. and Canadian Residents only.
• NEW!! SAVE UP TO 25% AT UNIVERSAL’S NEWEST ON-SITE HOTEL – OPENING EARLY 2014: Discounts begin at 4 nights at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, opening early 2014.  Travel back to the 1950’s and 60’s for endless family fun at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. With its ideal location and fun retro atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy everything Universal Orlando^® Resort has to offer. The value and moderate accommodations feature family suites (sleeping up to 6) with kitchenettes, and standard rooms (sleeping up to 4).  Rates valid for travel 9/1 – 10/2/14 and 11/30 – 12/11/14
• Universal 1-Day or 2-Day Pass with Shuttle Transportation:  Take a day away from the Disney World Parks to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!  Book a 1-Day or 2-Day Pass to Universal Studios with shuttle transportation included in the ticket.  This special ticket is only available with select companies including Destinations in Florida.

 

Sea World Discounts

• Add a day at SeaWorld Orlando for just $10:  Add a second day at SeaWorld Orlando for just $10 more within 7 days of your first visit.
• SeaWorld Orlando $50 Weekday Ticket:  Enjoy 1 visit to SeaWorld Orlando weekdays Monday thru Friday beginning August 1, 2013 through December 20, 2013. Advance purchase only. Not available at the park. Valid for 1 visit to SeaWorld Orlando on weekdays only.  Ticket expires December 20, 2013.
• Expedition Antarctica at SeaWorld®:  Experience the Freeze! Package includes free Quick Queue (front-of-the-line) at SeaWorld’s Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin™, dining at the Expedition Café, a free photo and a third hotel night FREE!
• SeaWorld + Aquatica Add Aquatica for just $40:  Enjoy unlimited access to the sights and splashes of SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™ during your vacation.
• Free Food:  Book your Sea World Package at a partner hotel and get the All Day Dining for FREE.  Add a day at Aquatica and eat there free, too!
• Kids Free, PLUS 2nd Visit Free, through 12/25:  SeaWorld is the place for families this holiday season. And now, enjoy one free kid’s admission (ages 3-9) with each full-paid adult admission ticket.
• Save $10 on Sea World Tickets:  Pre-order your Sea World tickets and save $10 off per ticket.  You can also print your Sea World tickets, so you do not have to wait in any lines once you arrive to the park.  Plus, even better, your 2nd day at Sea World is free!

Request your free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email spreadingmagic@gmail.com to take advantage of one of these great discounts for your next vacation! 

There are new things popping up every day at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Universal Orlando Resort.  Join us every week to read about “What’s New” in Disney news and at Universal Orlando!

What’s New This Week!

Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

New! Limited Time Magic -­ Take a Walking Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park ­November 4 to November 8, 2013: Go wild on an exclusive backstage tour of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, courtesy of Limited Time Magic—experience the grounds of the park through the eyes of either a zookeeper or a veterinarian, all while walking about several behind-­the-­scenes areas! As the tour begins, half of the group will follow Animal Programs to get a glimpse of animal housing while the other half tags along with Animal Health to check out the state-of-­the-­art animal medical center. If you’re lucky enough, you may even see a wild animal in the backstage environment! With only one tour per day, space is extremely limited. Signups took place via Disney Parks Blog.

New! Special Offer from Disney Store: 25% Off in­store and Online, plus Free Shipping on orders over $75 during Friends and Family Event. Offer expires 11:59 pm PST, November 11, 2013. In­store Code: 5425. Online Code: DISNEYPAL

New! Holidays Arrive at Walt Disney World!

Magic Kingdom

• New! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Begins November 8, 2013 at Magic Kingdom Park: Enjoy live entertainment, festive fireworks and a jolly holiday parade at this winter celebration in Magic Kingdom Park—on select nights from 7:00 PM to midnight, November 8 to December 20, 2013! Party highlights include: Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, Holiday Wishes Fireworks: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season, Meet­and­greet opportunities throughout Magic Kingdom park with some of your favorite Disney Characters, Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa and a magical snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A!

• New! Tweet & You Could Win Tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park: Disney Parks Blog is giving out Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets to those who participate in their Twitter contest.  More details here.

• New! Cinderella’s Holiday Wish / Castle Dream Lights: As a gift to Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother waves her wand, and with a bibbidi­bobbidi­boo enchants the castle with sparkling white lights. Magnificent icicles seem to form instantly over the parapets and towers of the royal palace, as the lights wink and shimmer to a medley of heartwarming Disney tunes. The first lighting is Tues, Nov 5th. It will take place Tues through Sat at 6:15pm.

• Jungle Jingle Cruise:  The Adventureland attraction will receive its first­ever holiday makeover this year. Beginning November 8, Jungle Cruise at both Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom Park will temporarily transform into “Jingle Cruise” for the holiday season! In this new seasonal storyline of the attraction, the Skippers have grown homesick for the holidays, so they’ve added holiday cheer to the Jungle Cruise queue and boathouse with decorations that have been mailed to them from home (plus a few they’ve created themselves). The Skippers have also added aslew of new jokes to their tours that are the perfect way to get guests in the holiday spirit. Additionally, Jungle Cruise boats have been renamed with the holidays in mind, and if guests listen carefully, they may hear a holiday­themed radio broadcast playing in the background.

• New! Celebrate the Magic – Holiday Edition Begins! On Nov 5, 2013, the holiday edition of Celebrate the Magic castle projection show returned to the Magic Kingdom! It’s showing 1­2 times per night with the new holiday show. Glow with the Show Ears continue to be part of the show too.

• New! Periwinkle Returns to Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook: Tinkerbell’s sister, Periwinkle has returned to Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook to greet guests with Tink this week through the holiday season.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights Begins: Starting Nov 7, 2013 and running nightly through Jan 5, 2014, view the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights on the Streets of America at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Marvel at millions of glittering lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music.  Share in an awe­inspiring seasonal treat for the entire family. Brilliant multi­colored bulbs wrap the buildings, changing hues and brightness throughout the show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It may even snow!

Epcot

• Holiday Decorations to be Installed Soon at Epcot: The Holiday Services team will be installing holiday decor at Epcot, beginning approximately Nov. 13 at the Front Entrance, Future World, Canada and the UK, and on Nov. 14 in Mexico through France.

Animal Kingdom

• New! “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” kicks off Nov. 7 and lasts until Jan. 2, 2014. Holiday spirit meets safari style during a colorful parade filled with festive floats, delightful dancers and some of your favorite Disney Characters.

Other News

• Anna and Elsa from “Frozen” to begin Meet­and­greets at Epcot Nov 1: At Walt Disney World the pair will appear at Epcot in the Norway Pavilion, alongside a gallery of Norwegian culture that helped to inspire the film.

• New! The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Open -­ The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is located on the patio of The Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant, on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. At The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, Guests will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy appetizers, drinks and desserts.

• New! Festival of the Masters Returns to Downtown Disney Nov 8 – 10 2013: Now in its 38th year, Festival of the Masters is an impressive event. With steady growth over the years, this open­air art festival that allows guests the chance to see and buy unique pieces now boasts over 300 artists, including more Disney artists than ever before. Plus you have the chance to meet many of them in person!

• Wine & Dine Half Marathon This Weekend: The runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend returns to Walt Disney World Resort on November 8­9, 2013.

• Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Ends Nov 11: From delicious new tastes (oh, that kimchi dog) to new sips, seminars, celebrity chefs and crazy good live music, 2013 is wrapping up – you have until November 11 to indulge your five senses. Special events continue, check out http://www.epcotfoodfestival.com for last – minute fun. And now we can’t wait for next year.

Renovations and Closures at Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• Peter Pan – Closed 09/30/13 -­ 11/13/13

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground – 09/03/13 -­ 11/19/13
• Lights, Motors, Action – 11/18/13 -­ 11/22/13
• American Film Institute – 10/28/13 -­ 10/31/13

Disney’s All Star Sports Resort

• End Zone Food Court  Closed 08/05/13 -­ 12/20/13
• Arcade  Closed 07/29/13 -­ 12/20/13

Disney’s Polynesian Resort  

• Beach & Sunset Point  Access to the east portion of the beach, near the Transportation and Ticket Center, and Sunset Point will be unavailable due to a scheduled refurbishment. However, all other amenities will not be affected. Some rooms in certain room categories in impacted buildings have been taken off the market during the renovation period.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

• Villas Hidden Springs Pool & Spa – 10/14/13 -­ 11/15/13

Downtown Disney® Area

• Capt’n Jacks  Closed 08/18/13 ­ TBD
• Cap’n Jack’s Marina ­ closed 10/20/13
• Cirque du Soleil closed Nov 3 ­ 6
• Parking Lots H,I,J,K Closed
• Fuego ­ closed
• Pleasure Island Boat Dock 10/14/13 ­ 11/8/13
• Wetzels Pretzels ­ closed 10/20/13
• House of Blues ­ Starting on November 14, The House of Blues at Downtown Disney West Side is expanding its patio, building a new stage and adding a barbecue smokehouse. The House of Blues ticket sales window has moved inside the House of Blues retail shop. The expansion is expected to be complete in mid­January 2014.  During this time there will be no live entertainment on the Front Porch stage.

Disney Golf Courses

• Disney’s Palm Golf Course  Closed 06/12/13 ­ mid ­November

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

• Closed for annual refurbishment Oct 26 -­ Nov 23

 

Disneyland Resort in California

• New! Limited Time Magic -­ Walk with an Imagineer on the Dream Suite Tour ­ November 4 to November 8, 2013: Enjoy the rarest of opportunities as part of Limited Time Magic—set out on a one­of­a­kind tour of the exclusive Disneyland Dream Suite! You’re invited to come along andexplore the private 2­bedroom suite located directly above Pirates of the Caribbean. Originally planned by Walt Disney himself, the 2600­square­foot space was sadly halted after his passing in 1966. Thankfully, his plans were brought back to life during a special celebration in 2008, and were redesigned to reflect each of the lands from Disneyland Park. You won’t want to miss out on this enchanting experience as a Disney Imagineer clues you in on many of the magical surprises hidden inside! Space is extremely limited. Sign­ups took place via Disney Parks Blog.

• New! Jungle Jingle Cruise:  The Adventureland attraction will receive its first­ever holiday makeover this year. Beginning November 8, Jungle Cruise at both Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom Park will temporarily transform into “Jingle Cruise” for the holiday season! In this new seasonal storyline of the attraction, the Skippers have grown homesick for the holidays, so they’ve added holiday cheer to the Jungle Cruise queue and boathouse with decorations that have been mailed to them from home (plus a few they’ve created themselves). The Skippers have also added a slew of new jokes to their tours that are the perfect way to get guests in the holiday spirit. Additionally, Jungle Cruise boats have been renamed with the holidays in mind, and if guests listen carefully, they may hear a holiday­themed radio broadcast playing in the background.

• New! Disney Legend Tony Baxter Honored with Window on Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Park: Visit Tony’s window in Disneyland. Tony’s window, located above the Main Street Magic Shop, states: Main Street Marvels, Tony Baxter, Inventor, “Imagination is in the Heart of our Creations.” The last line is a creative nod to “One Little Spark,” the memorable song written by Disney Legends Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman for the Journey Into Imagination Pavilion at Epcot – a project spearheaded by Tony for the park’s original lineup of attractions in 1982.

• New! New Surprises in Store for ‘it’s a small world’ Holiday at Disneyland Park: Holidaysat Disneyland Resort just got merrier… and they’re about to get a little brighter, too! Evenings beginning November 12, the smiling clock at the front of “it’s a small world” Holiday will mark every quarter hour in a surprising new way. Using advanced 3D projection technology, the façade of the entire attraction will be transformed into an enormous, clockwork mechanism.

• Anna and Elsa from “Frozen” to begin Meet-­and­-greets Nov 1 -­ At Disneyland, sisters Anna and Elsa will be meeting in a new spot in Fantasyland.

• Thor Appearing in Thor: Treasures of Asgard at Disneyland Park ­ Opens Nov 1 at Innoventions in Tomorrowland, presenting an epic collection of objects brought to Earth straight from Thor’s home world of Asgard. You’ll also be able to travel across the Bifrost, a cosmic bridge transporting you to Asgard for an audience with Thor himself! Look for Thor: Treasures of Asgard to open November 1 at Disneyland park, and see “Thor: The Dark World” when the big screen epic adventure hits theaters November 8.

• Renovations – Click on this pdf to download the latest renovations and closures at Disneyland.

 

Universal Orlando Resort

• New! Universal Orlando hosting 7th annual Veterans Day parade Nov 7: The parade will feature Universal’s Veterans Network comprised of more than 400 team members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Members of several Central Florida organizations will join Universal Orlando’s veterans to mark the occasion, including representation from all branches of the military, the American Legion, Orlando Police Department, area high schools’ JROTC Multi­Branch Color Guard and Jones High School marching band. Several of Universal Orlando’s performers will also process through Universal Studios during the parade. The parade will beginat 11 a.m. in front of Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Revue. After the event, Universal Orlando’s veterans will enjoy a private lunch. The commemoration will also include a flag raising ceremony and a private lunch for veterans and their families.

• Hogwarts Express Arrives at UOR ­ The Hogwarts Express has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort.  Universal Orlando placed the iconic locomotive and train tender on the tracks between the two theme parks.  Just like in the books and films – guests will be able to board the Hogwarts Express and travel between The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, which opened in June 2010 at Islands of Adventure, and ‘London’ when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley opens at Universal Studios Florida next year.

• Leaky Cauldron Restaurant will be part of new Diagon Alley: Representatives from Universal Orlando held a press conference at the World Travel Market in London. As part of the meeting it was announced that the Leaky Cauldron will be part of the new Diagon Alley opening next year.

• Jurassic Park Midway Games -­ New Midway style games have opened in the Jurassic park area at Islands of Adventure.

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Here is this week’s Disney and Orlando Digest, updating you on all of the latest offers available at Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, Universal Orlando, and Sea World!

Disney & Orlando Digest – Week of November 6, 2013

 

Disney Discounts 

Walt Disney World^® Resort

• Play Stay and Dine…and Save Up To $600 at the Walt Disney World Resort® – Discounts room, tickets and dining plan.  Must have tickets for length of stay to get that portion discounted (staying 4 days/3 nights must have 4 day ticket, etc) For Most Stays January 5-March 5 2014 3 Night Minimum Stay Required.  Offer excludes campsites and 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort or The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. MUST BOOK BY DECEMBER 31^st
• Save Up To 35% on Stays at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels– For stays most nights Jan. 5 – March 5, 2014 and March 14 – April, 12, 2014: Values 20% off, Moderates 25% off, Deluxe 35% off, Deluxe Villas 35% off.  Excludes 3-bedroom villas and campsites and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid rooms or The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.   MUST BOOK BY DECEMBER 31^st
• Florida Resident Fall & Winter Rates:  Florida Residents can take advantage of great rates on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays through December 14, just in time for the holiday season.
• Military Discount:  Active duty and retired members of the US military can get specially discounted rooms at Official Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels most nights from Sept. 29 2013 through Sept. 27  2014 time-frame.   Service members can also get up to six 4-Day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper® Option for just $169.00, Four-Day Water Park and More Tickets for $169.00 or Four-Day Park Hopper Tickets plus the Water Park and More Option for $198.00 at their base ticket sales office.
• Intro to Disney – purchase a 3-night, 2-day Magic Your Way Room and Ticket Package PLUS Quick Service Dining at a select Disney Value Resort hotel (in a standard room, excluding Disney’s Art of Animation Resort) for $999* for stays most nights Jan. 5 – Feb. 12, 2014 (based on a family of 3).  Ask about other great rates for other lengths of stay, alternative family configurations and other Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights Jan. 5 – March 5, 2014.  Book by Dec. 31, 2013.

 

Disney Cruise Line®

• Two Disney Vacations in One; US $789 Per Person – It’s all the Magic of Disney Cruise Line®. All the Enchantment of Walt Disney World Resort. And all of your dreams come true!  Package components include: 3-Night Disney Magic® sailings from January 17 – February 7, 3-Night resort stay at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort (other resorts are bookable but will affect the price per person), 3-day Park Hopper® Theme Park Ticket, Transfers between Orlando International Airport, Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line terminal.  Book through December 31, 2013
• Special Castaway Club Member Offer: Disney Cruise Line® Castaway Club Members can receive a US $100 onboard credit when they book a 4- or 5-night Disney Magic® cruise departing from Miami Nov. 1 – Dec. 18, 2013 (excluding Nov. 24 and Dec. 8, 2013). They can use their credit for a variety of onboard activities and experiences, including spa treatments, shopping, adults-only dining and more!

 

Aulani

• Get 4 nights for the price of 3 plus breakfast daily for 2 at the newly expanded Aulani – For a limited time, when you purchase a minimum 4-night stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, you’ll get the 4th night free* – including breakfast daily for two adults at the new Ulu Cafe.  Book this offer by Jan. 15, 2014, for stays most nights Jan. 5 – April 7, 2014.

 

Universal Orlando Resort Discounts

• Save up to 30% on Universal Resorts:  Discounts begin at 3 nights at any of the three Universal Orlando^® Resort deluxe hotels during the best days to vacation. Plus take advantage of $150 in hotel savings including discounts on food, drinks, spa treatments and more!  Vacation dates include:  11/11 – 12/19, 2013.
• 3rd Night & Day FREE – Limited time vacation offer.  Stay at a nearby Universal Partner Hotel you’ll receive your 3rd Night & 3rd Day FREE, 3rd Night FREE^† accommodations at a nearby Universal Partner Hotel.  2-Day Base Ticket with 3rd Day FREE (Must be used by 5/22/14)  Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ one hour before the theme park opens.  FREE scheduled transportation between hotel and Universal Orlando.  Purchase10/10 – 12/15/13. Valid for travel 11/1 – 12/22/13. U.S. and Canadian Residents only.
• Universal 1-Day or 2-Day Pass with Shuttle Transportation:  Take a day away from the Disney World Parks to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!  Book a 1-Day or 2-Day Pass to Universal Studios with shuttle transportation included in the ticket.  This special ticket is only available with select companies including Destinations in Florida.

 

Sea World Discounts

• Add a day at SeaWorld Orlando for just $10:  Add a second day at SeaWorld Orlando for just $10 more within 7 days of your first visit.
• SeaWorld Orlando $50 Weekday Ticket:  Enjoy 1 visit to SeaWorld Orlando weekdays Monday thru Friday beginning August 1, 2013 through December 20, 2013. Advance purchase only. Not available at the park. Valid for 1 visit to SeaWorld Orlando on weekdays only.  Ticket expires December 20, 2013.
• Expedition Antarctica at SeaWorld®:  Experience the Freeze! Package includes free Quick Queue (front-of-the-line) at SeaWorld’s Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin™, dining at the Expedition Café, a free photo and a third hotel night FREE!
• SeaWorld + Aquatica Add Aquatica for just $40:  Enjoy unlimited access to the sights and splashes of SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™ during your vacation.
• Free Food:  Book your Sea World Package at a partner hotel and get the All Day Dining for FREE.  Add a day at Aquatica and eat there free, too!
• Kids Free, PLUS 2nd Visit Free, through 12/25:  SeaWorld is the place for families this holiday season. And now, enjoy one free kid’s admission (ages 3-9) with each full-paid adult admission ticket.
• Save $10 on Sea World Tickets:  Pre-order your Sea World tickets and save $10 off per ticket.  You can also print your Sea World tickets, so you do not have to wait in any lines once you arrive to the park.  Plus, even better, your 2nd day at Sea World is free!
• 5 Incredible Parks, 1 Ticket, Orlando’s Best Vacation Value:  See more for less! This package features the Orlando FlexTicket, offering unlimited admissions to SeaWorld, Aquatica, Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure and Wet’n Wild during your stay. Perfect for your Orlando vacation. Stay at least 5 nights and enjoy the best of Orlando! Plus, free transportation and other great benefits available when you choose an Official Hotel of SeaWorld.  Package requires a 10-day advance purchase.  Stay a minimum of 5 nights and as an added value, your 5th night is FREE!

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore. She would love to help you plan your next magical vacation at no cost to you. Request a free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email spreadingmagic@gmail.com. 

There are plenty of reasons to get together with your family and friends during the holiday season, from family dinners to gift exchanges. If you are looking for a new tradition or adventure with those you love, you may enjoy a frosty trip to a true “Winter Wonderland” this December with Adventures by Disney. This five-day, four-night journey will take you through a picturesque, snow-covered winter in Wyoming.

When you arrive, you will be greeted by scenic views of glistening snow as well as the awe-inspiring Teton Mountain Range in Jackson, Wyoming. Throughout the adventure, notable sights will continue, including a close-up view of Old Faithful in the Yellowstone National Park during its snow-covered season. Old Faithful will be complemented by both frozen and flowing waterfalls and even a vast array of roaming wildlife.

As you travel through your adventure, you can participate in exciting seasonal activities, too. You will learn the art of “mushing” through powdery white snow led by a trusted team of eager sled dogs who will guide you through the Wyoming wilderness. After sledding, you will take a dip into the remarkable and relaxing Granite Hot Springs, a hidden oasis full of rejuvenating waters that will re-energize you for the rest of your day.

Throughout the trip, your two Adventure Guides will take care of every detail so all you will have to worry about is enjoying your time away with your family.

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore, an authorized Disney vacation planner. She would love to help you plan your Adventures by Disney vacation at no additional cost to you. Email spreadingmagic@gmail.com for more information. 

Here is this week’s What’s New Around the Mouse- Halloween Edition. Check out the latest news and events at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the Disneyland Resort in California, and the Universal Orlando Resort.

Disney World in Florida

• New!  Halloween FUN -­ Kick up your boots for Halloween week at Magic Kingdom park where you can find all sorts of spirited fun in Frontierland! From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, head to the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon—re­dressed in the guise of “The Happy Haunted Horseshoe”—and grab a snack or a Halloween­inspired goodie as an ethereal group of entertainers takes a break from pushing up daisies to delight you with their tricks and treats. This is your chance to join hostess Miss Betty Blue as she calls forth haunting harmonies from the Cadaver Dans, the piano­playing Dearly Departed Stan and everyone’s favorite morbid magician, Abner Cadaver. So be on the lookout—miss this offering from Limited Time Magic and you may never rest in peace!

• Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Opens -­ This beautiful addition to the Disney Vacation Club is an exquisite resort to book with your DVC points or as a guest visiting the Walt Disney World Resort.  Contact the team at Destinations in Florida to book this exclusive new resort.

• Glow with the Show -­ Celebrate a magical transition from this year to next with a vibrant set of vinyl ear clings for your Glow with the Show Ears—launching for the first time at Walt Disney World Resort! As part of Limited Time Magic, enjoy this special gift with the purchase of a pair ofGlow with the Show Ears! Each comes complete with 2 sets of stickers, one giving a “bon voyage” to 2013, while the other welcomes 2014 with open arms. You won’t want to miss this magical chance to enhance your light­up experience like never before—whether you’re watching along as an actual part of shows like Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Wishes Fireworks at Magic Kingdom park, or ringing in the holidays elsewhere in the Disney Parks!

• Epcot International Food & Wine Festival -­ Disney recently kicked off the super popular Food & Wine Festival at Epcot.  This event is free with your paid admission into Epcot.  You can enjoy food and beverages around the World Showcase, cooking sessions, and so much more.

• Princess Fairytale Hall -­ This new location for our favorite Princesses at Magic Kingdom Park opened last week.  This is a perfect spot to see Cinderella, Rapunzel, and other Disney Princesses.

• Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party -­ This popular special events for families is running throughout September and October at Magic Kingdom Park.  This event runs from 7 PM­midnight.  This is the perfect special event for Halloween fun!

Disney World Renovations -­Learn about the latest renovations at Disney World, before you plan your trip or before you head down for your vacation.
Magic Kingdom

• Peter Pan ­ Closed 09/30/13 ­ 11/13/13

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground ­ 09/03/13 ­- 11/19/13
• Lights, Motors, Action ­ 11/18/13 -­ 11/22/13

Disney’s All Star Sports Resort

• End Zone Food Court ­ Closed 08/05/13 ­ 12/20/13
• Arcade ­ Closed 07/29/13 ­ 12/20/13

Disney’s Polynesian Resort -­ 9/9/13 -­ TBD

• Beach & Sunset Point ­ Access to the east portion of the beach, near the Transportation and Ticket Center, and Sunset Point will be unavailable due to a scheduled refurbishment. However, all other amenities will not be affected. Some rooms in certain room categories in impacted buildings have been taken off the market during the renovation period.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

• Villas Hidden Springs Pool & Spa -­ 10/14/13 -­ 11/15/13

Downtown Disney® Area

• Capt’n Jacks -­ Closed 08/18/13 -­ TBD

Disney Golf Courses

• Disney’s Palm Golf Course -­ Closed 06/12/13 -­ mid-­November

 

Universal Orlando Resort

• Halloween Horror Nights -­ If you love zombies, Halloween Horror Night is the special event for you!  This event runs select evenings through October.  For this special event, separate admission is required.  You can enjoy themed haunted houses, scare zones, your favorite Universal Studios rides, and much more.

• Despicable Me ­- Do your kids love the Minions?  You can now book one of 18 themed rooms at Portofino Bay Hotel (opening on October 1) with the Despicable Me theme.

 

Disneyland in California

• New!  Sway to the Tomb of the Cadaver Dans -­ Dig up a frighteningly fun time during Halloween week at Disneyland Park where as part of Limited Time Magic, you can uncover the most popular barbershop quartet from beyond the grave—the Cadaver Dans! This fearsome foursome is taking a break from pushing up daisies to harmonize on a ghoulish medley of familiar “tombs.” Come tap your toes—and maybe your pulse too—as the Cadaver Dans entertain grim, grinning ghosts and Guests alike, outside of the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square. But catch a sighting while you can—they’re only appearing in daylight for a limited time, before they return from whence they came!

• Glow with the Show -­ Celebrate a magical transition from this year to next with a vibrant set of vinyl ear clings for your Glow with the Show Ears! As part of Limited Time Magic, head to the Disneyland Resort where you can find all­new Ear Hat accoutrements—a special gift with the purchase of a pair of Glow with the Show Ears. Each comes complete with 2 sets of stickers, one giving a “bon voyage” to 2013, while the other welcomes 2014 with open arms. You won’t want to miss this magical chance to enhance your light­up experience like never before—whether you’re watching along as part of the show or ringing in the New Year elsewhere in the Disney Parks!

• Renovations -­ Click on this pdf to download the latest renovations at Disneyland

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore, an authorized Disney vacation planner and Universal Orlando authorized travel professional. She would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you. Request a free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email spreadingmagic@gmail.com.