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Disney & Orlando Digest – Week of October 20, 2013

Disney Discounts 

Walt Disney World^® Resort

• Save Up To 30% on Rooms at Select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels This Fall:  Book your room only or package reservation and save up to 30% off Official Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels for stays most nights Sept. 29 – Nov 22, 2013, and Nov 30 – Dec. 23, 2013.  You can book a room only or upgrade to a package with tickets.  You can even add one of the Disney Dining Plans for additional savings. The booking window is Aug. 1 – Nov. 3, 2013 for travel Nov. 10 – Nov. 22, 2013 and Nov. 30 – Dec. 23, 2013
• 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.

Disney Cruise Line®

• NEW!! 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!
• Special Rates for Cruises from Miami – Be among the first to experience the newly reimagined Disney Magic® with new spaces and surprises to delight kids, adults and families! 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruises: Starting from $99 per person, per day / $495 total, based on double occupancy for Category IGT, Inside Stateroom with Restrictions, on most sail dates Oct. 27 – Nov. 15, 2013. Booking Window: Must book through October 20, 2013

Aulani

• Get 5 Nights for the Price of 4:  That’s one more night to enjoy all there is to see and do at Aulani that’s already included in the cost of your vacation, including the Waikolohe Valley Pools, Aunty’s Beach House kid’s club, peaceful Ko Olina Cove, and family entertainment, such as Starlit Hui show and ‘Ohana outdoor movie nights.  Book this offer by Oct. 15, 2013, for stays most nights Oct. 1- Nov. 23, 2013 or Dec. 1-15, 2013.
• 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!

There are always new and exciting things happening at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Universal Orlando Resort! Be sure to join us every week to catch up on “What’s New” in Disney news and at Universal Orlando!

What’s New This Week

Disney World in Florida

• New! Tour with a Disney Imagineer -­ Discover enchanting secrets on an exclusive tour of the “Castles” at Magic Kingdom park! Set off on a grand adventure filled with fun facts from Disney Imagineers as you have the opportunity to explore Cinderella Castle Suite, scene­by­scene. From the foyer, to the parlor, to the bed chamber and beyond, see how Imagineers magically weaved modern Disney Resort amenities into a majestic fairytale experience. But that’s not all! The tour continues as you wind your way through the New Fantasyland Forest, concluding at Be Our Guest Restaurant, inside the magnificent castle of the Beast! These tours are running all this week. Advanced reservations required through Disney Parks blog.

• New! New Jack Cupcakes -­ Enjoy the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town in an entirely new way with your very own limited edition cupcake at Walt Disney World Resort! Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and as a special Limited Time Magic offering, you’re invited to ring in the occasion at Magic Kingdom park with a frighteningly tasty treat inspired by Jack Skellington himself! So go ahead and give into your sweet tooth this Halloween season—scare up this cupcake while supplies last, only at Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square!

• 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.

• Sofia the 1st at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique -­ If you have a little princess that is a fan of Sofiathe 1st, you can now get a makeover at Downtown Disney inspired by her. Be sure to make reservations for this experience.

• Transportation from Animal Kingdom to Downtown Disney -­ Disney is testing through October 31. They are providing bus transportation (round trip) from Animal Kingdom Theme Park to Downtown Disney. You can then take a bus from Downtown Disney back to your resort or back to the Animal Kingdom parking lot.

• 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 PM – ­midnight.

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
• Walt Disney World Railroad -­ Closed 09/30/13 -­ 10/20/13

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 -­ mid­November

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! Celebrate Oktoberfest -­ Celebrate in style at the Disneyland Resort, courtesy of a little Limited Time Magic! For 2 weeks, you’re invited to don your finest lederhosen and join the fun at Disney California Adventure Park where Bayside Brews is kicking off the festivities with a special menu. From best to ‘wurst, savor the flavors from a host of special offerings, including bratwurst sausage, served in a Boursin­garlic brioche with hickory­smoked bacon and sauerkraut, and accompanied by potato chips or apple slices; a Bavarian Pretzel with your choice of mustard; and gingerbread bundt cake. Plus, be sure to top off your stein with a tasty Karl Strauss Oktoberfest Beer or Hofbrau Munchen Beer.

• New! Jack Cookies -­ Enjoy the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town in an entirely new way with your very own limited edition cookie at the Disneyland Resort! Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and as a special Limited Time Magic offering, you’re invited to ring in the occasion at Disneyland Park with a frighteningly tasty treat inspired by Jack Skellington himself! So go ahead and give into your sweet tooth this Halloween season—scare up this cookie while supplies last, only in New Orleans Square!

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

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore, Disney Destinations Top Sales Performer 2009 & 2011 and Universal Orlando Agency of the Year 2010, 2011, and 2012. She would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you. You will receive lots of great perks as well! Request a free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email spreadingmagic@gmail.com for more information! 

There are new happening every day at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Universal Orlando Resort! Check here every week for the latest “What’s New” in Disney news and at Universal Orlando!

What’s New at Disney World in Florida

• New! Tour with a Disney Imagineer -­ Take advantage of a rare opportunity when Limited Time Magic presents a tour of Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, as seen through the eyes of Walt Disney Imagineering! Come along for the ride as you venture inside the Tibetan­style stone structure, all while hearing tales from Imagineers who helped bring this exciting attraction to life. From the ideas that inspired the Royal Anandapur Tea Company to the fearsome story of the legendary Yeti—the mysterious snow monster said to inhabit the Himalayas, you won’t want to miss this chance to explore the magic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park!

• 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.

• Sofia the 1st at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique -­ If you have a little princess that is a fan of Sofia the 1st, you can now get a makeover at Downtown Disney inspired by her. Be sure to make reservations for this experience.

• Transportation from Animal Kingdom to Downtown Disney -­ Disney is testing through October 31. They are providing bus transportation (round trip) from Animal Kingdom Theme Park to Downtown Disney. You can then take a bus from Downtown Disney back to your resort or back to the Animal Kingdom parking lot.

• Disney MagicBands ­- Disney is still testing the MagicBands at select resorts.

• 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 DisneyPrincesses.

• 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 PM – ­midnight.

• Meet Disney Artists October 7 – 23: Are you a fan of David E. Doss? Make sure to schedule time to stop by and say hello, as David will be joining us at the Art of Disney in Downtown Disney Marketplace, daily, as we debut some of the latest pieces in his collection. If you’ve booked your trip a little later in the month, then be sure to keep an eye out for David who will be appearing October 30 – November 5, again at Art of Disney in Downtown Disney Marketplace.

• Meet Disney Artists October 11 – 13: Artist Michelle St.Laurent will be showcasing a collection of “Food & Wine” inspired artwork from her Disney Fine Art collection at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival from 3 – 10 p.m. at Art of Disney in Epcot. Works will include All Bottled Up, among, others! Are you planning a visit later in the month? Michelle will appear once again, October 28 – 29. Looking to find out more about Michelle St.Laurent? Visit DisneyFineArt.com.

• 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
• Walt Disney World Railroad -­ Closed 09/30/13 -­ 10/20/13

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground -­ 09/03/13 -­ 11/19/13

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

Downtown Disney® Area

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

Disney Golf Courses

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

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 Resort in California

• New! Extra Haunted Mansion Holiday Magic -­ Celebrate the 13th season of Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland Park as the denizens of Halloween town add a sprinkling ofLimited Time Magic to their fiendish festivities! For a limited time, the Haunted Mansion has been gifted with a ghoulish bounty of frightfully fun delights. The Pumpkin King himself—a.k.a. Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas—has placed 13 surprise objects inside each area, from the foyer and the attic to the ghostly graveyard below. Climb aboard your Doom Buggy and keep your eyes peeled as each turn reveals yet another treat. Can you spy them all? Visit Haunted Mansion Holiday to find out for yourself. And don’t forget to scream with glee when you do!

• 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 Disney or Universal vacation! Request a free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email spreadingmagic@gmail.com!