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Disney Parks Salutes U.S. Military with Special Ticket Offers, Room Rates in 2019
Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort are honoring active-duty and retired members of the U.S. military with special offers on theme park admissions and resort stays for most dates in 2019.
Tickets are already available at each location. Prices are the same for both children and adults.
At Walt Disney World Resort, a 5-Day Disney Military Promotional Ticket costs just $257 and the 4-Day Military Promotional Ticket costs $241. The Park Hopper Plus Option is available as an add-on for just $50 per ticket. Eligible service members can also purchase the Memory Maker product for a special price- $98.
At Disneyland Resort, a 3-Day Disney Military Promotional Tickets are available for $178 and 4-Day Disney Military Promotional Tickets are available for $198. These tickets have select blockout dates in April.
Also, your Clients who are active-duty and retired U.S. military personnel can take advantage of great rates at select Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort hotels.* The Walt Disney World Resort room offer is valid for stays most nights from Jan. 1, 2019, through April 13, 2019, and April 26, 2019, through Dec. 19, 2019. The Disneyland Resort room offer is valid for stays most nights from Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 19, 2019.
Here are some other important details you should know:
- Offers are available only for Eligible Service Members. “Eligible Service Members” are active-duty or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists and the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets only by Eligible Service Members or their spouses (but not both), for use by themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein. Therefore, these tickets are non-commissionable and you may not purchase these tickets on your clients’ behalf.
- Walt Disney World room rates can be booked by Travel Agents by calling the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 939-5684. Disneyland Resort room rates can be booked by Travel Agents by calling the Disney Reservation Center at (714) 956-6425. Valid military ID must be shown at check-in.
- Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. No more than six (6) Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased and (if applicable) activated by any Eligible Service Member or spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person’s spouse). In addition, one of the six (6) Tickets purchased must be used by the Eligible Service Member or his/her spouse.
- Subject to certain exceptions, Disney 4-Day/5-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort are not valid until activated by the Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) at Walt Disney Worldtheme park ticket windows.
- Disneyland Resort Military Promotional tickets are valid beginning Jan. 1, 2019, and expire Dec. 21, 2019. Blockout days of April 14, 2019, through April 22, 2019, apply. Tickets are not valid for Magic Morning early-entry admission at Disneyland Park.
- Subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
*Room offers are subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for these offers are limited. Eligible Service Members or spouse must present a valid military identification at check-in. If valid military ID is not presented, the non-discounted room price will be charged for the duration of the stay. Offer is non-transferable, and Eligible Service Member/spouse must stay in the room. Not valid on previously booked rooms. Advance reservations required. Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Separate Theme Park admission required to enjoy the Parks. The Walt Disney World Resort room offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, suites in Moderate and Deluxe Resort hotels, campsites, Copper Creek Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Additional per adult charges may apply at the Walt Disney World Resort if there are more than 2 adults per room. Minimum length of stay requirements may apply. Disneyland Resort room offer excludes select Concierge rooms and suites, except Paradise, Artisan, Junior and Regal suites. Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and occupancy restrictions apply per room. Excludes applicable fees and taxes.
Where to save (and splurge) when going to Disney
It’s no surprise that Walt Disney World Resort is the most visited theme park in the world. In 2017, nearly 20.5 million people visited the Magic Kingdom. If you add in the three other parks (Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, all four of which get a combined annual attendance of 56 million people), not to mention the waterparks, hotels and entertainment areas like Disney Springs, the numbers are staggering.
Savor a FREE, Delicious Deal at Walt Disney World
Satisfy your appetite for fun with an unforgettable stay in the middle of the magic! They can enjoy a FREE dining plan when they purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-day vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a ticket with a Park Hopper Option or Park Hopper Plus Option.
Book through February 10, 2019 for arrivals most nights July 5 through September 30, 2019.
Explore Disney Resort hotels and the eligible Disney dining plan in the chart below. Ask about packages of shorter or longer lengths of stay. A minimum 4-night length of stay and 4-day ticket with a Park Hopper® Option or Park Hopper® Plus Option is required.
| Resort Category | Dining Plan |
| Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels Valid for arrivals most nights July 5 through September 30, 2019Bay 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 – Jambo HouseDisney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani VillageDisney’s Beach Club VillasDisney’s BoardWalk VillasDisney’s Old Key West ResortDisney’s Polynesian Villas & BungalowsDisney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa | FREE Disney Dining Plan |
| Select Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels Valid for arrivals most nights July 5 through September 30, 2019Disney’s Animal Kingdom LodgeDisney’s Beach Club ResortDisney’s BoardWalk InnDisney’s Contemporary ResortDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaDisney’s Polynesian Village ResortDisney’s Wilderness LodgeDisney’s Yacht Club Resort | FREE Disney Dining Plan |
| Select Disney Moderate Resort Hotels Valid for arrivals most nights July 5 through September 30, 2019Disney’s Caribbean Beach ResortDisney’s Coronado Springs ResortDisney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside | FREE Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan |
| Select Disney Value Resort Hotels Valid for arrivals most nights July 5 through September 30, 2019 Disney’s All-Star Music ResortDisney’s All-Star Sports ResortDisney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites OnlyDisney’s Pop Century Resort | FREE Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan |
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Advance reservations are required. Theme park tickets valid for admission beginning on date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of stay and ticket. Visit disneydestinationstickets.com/usage for more details. Some table-service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase.
Important Details:
- Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
- Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
- Gratuities are not included.
- Children ages 3 to 9 must choose from the children’s menu, if available.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
Kevin from Disney•Pixar’s “Up!” is Headed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Greetings, Wilderness Explorers! A recent expedition to South America has been tracking the large and exotic bird known as “Kevin” – you might remember her from the Disney•Pixar film “Up!” – and she appears to be migrating north from Paradise Falls, headed in the direction of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
Experts anticipate Kevin will arrive at the park sometime next month. Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry friend Dug are also at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, greeting Guests and discovering various species of birds from around the world in the show “UP! A Great Bird Adventure.” Guests can visit them daily on Discovery Island and catch their show at the Anandapur Theatre in Asia.
So be on the lookout for Kevin. An update will be shared here as soon as she’s spotted, and remember, adventure is out there!
Here’s a Sneak Peek of Disneyland’s New ‘Star Wars’ Attraction
The Millennium Falcon sits at the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge park now under construction at Disneyland.Courtesy of Disney
Mickey’s Toontown, at the far back of Disneyland, is a relatively low-key affair with a couple of rides for wee ones and a chance for some face time with a certain star mouse at his home. Next to that home is an off-limits, nondescript door that leads behind the park to a vast construction site where something altogether different is taking shape.
This is Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the most ambitious land ever added to a Walt Disney(ticker: DIS) theme park.
Barron’s recently spent an afternoon touring Galaxy’s Edge—a first for the press this late in construction—with executives from construction, operations, and “imagineering,” or creative design, along with a Star Wars expert in a holiday R2-D2 sweater.
Tickets on Sale Now for Disney After Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Are you ready to experience the best Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park has to offer after the sun goes down – including heart-tugging Tree of Life Awakenings, the adventures within Pandora – The World of Avatar and more?
Now you can, thanks to Disney After Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In case you aren’t familiar with Disney After Hours events, these evening events are guestss opportunity to experience the magic of a Disney theme park for three hours after regular park hours, which means little-to-no wait for attractions, experiences and character greetings! They can even enter the park early – at 7 p.m. on their event night – before Disney After Hours begins. Ice cream, popcorn and select beverages are also included in Disney After Hours admission, which is a separately priced ticket from daytime park admission.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can expect to enjoy little to no wait at:
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Na’vi River Journey
- Pandora Drummers – Swotu Waya
- Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- DINOSAUR
- Rivers of Light
- Tree of Life Awakenings
- It’s Tough to be a Bug!
- Triceratop Spin
- Dance Party
- And more!
*All attractions and entertainment are subject to change without notice.
Select quick-service food & beverage locations will remain open throughout the night for purchases – and ice cream, popcorn and select beverages are included in the experience. Dates at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are: Jan. 8, 16, 22 and 31, 2019; and Feb. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 26, 2019; and March 5, 20 and 27, 2019; and April 3, 2019.
Check out this video for a look inside the fun!
All Disney After Hours event tickets cost $125 + tax for advance purchase and $129 + tax for day-of purchases.
Disney After Hours is also available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and Magic Kingdom® Park on select nights.
Disney+ streaming service: Everything we know so far
Later this year, Disney will launch its own standalone streaming service to take on Netflix—sort of.
The service, called Disney+, will offer plenty of movies and TV shows from the House of Mouse’s back catalog, along with original programming around hit franchises such as Star Wars and the Marvel universe.
19 Magical Experiences in 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort
With so many new and exciting things happening all year long, 2019 is going to be an amazing time at Walt Disney World® Resort. Guests will travel to a galaxy far, far away and experience zany fun aboard a runaway railway. They can MousekeDance themselves silly and play basketball like the pros. Or maybe they’ll want to take in beautiful views while they dine 15 stories high atop a new resort hotel tower or glide across the sky in a gondola.
So let’s get to it! Here are 19 reasons to book a Walt Disney World Resort vacation in 2019:
1. Anything Can Happen at Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration – Starting Jan. 18, 2019, Magic Kingdom® Park is honoring those true originals, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, now, more than ever with new entertainment, merchandise and specialty food and beverages. The new “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” will parade up Main Street, U.S.A. several times daily, while
Guests can meet Mickey and Minnie together – wearing their new birthday outfits – in Town Square Theater.
2. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios – On May 1, 2019, Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. The park is honoring this achievement all year with a new 30th anniversary logo and other fun and excitement (see below!).
3. Say a Fond Farewell to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth – After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot® Guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, this nighttime spectacular will be ending in the second half of this year. Now, more than ever Guests will want to spend another evening around World Showcase Lagoon to celebrate this classic show that has entertained millions since its October 1999 debut.
4. Jaleo Cooks Up Fresh Tastes at Disney Springs – Chef José Andrés will bring the spirit and flavors of Spain to Disney Springs® with his new Jaleo restaurant, opening this winter. The tapas experience will offer a lively setting befitting its name, which means “revelry.”
5. Party with Pixar Pals at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Starting Jan. 18, 2019, Guests can celebrate the park’s 30th anniversary with The Incredibles, who will host a dance party at Pixar Avenue (where Guests can also meet the one and only Edna Mode!). A door to the monster world will open at Walt Disney Presents, where Mike and Sulley from Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” will greet Guests. And Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the gang are ready to welcome Guests into Andy’s backyard at the new Toy Story Land.
6. Disney on Broadway Concert Series Expands During Epcot International Festival of the Arts – This celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts returns Jan. 18-Feb. 25, 2019. This year, the Disney on Broadway Concert Series will expand to seven days a week, so guests can bask in live Disney magic more than ever. The festival also will feature 13 Food Studios, a variety of workshops led by professional artists, interactive exhibits and activities, and much more.
7. “The Lion King” Roars Again at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney Pictures’ animated classic “The Lion King.” To mark this occasion, starting Jan. 18, 2019 Rafiki and Timon will lead Guests in dances and games during the “Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party” on Discovery Island.
8. Take in the Topiaries During Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival –Welcome spring’s arrival with this popular festival, which returns March 6-June 3, 2019. This year’s event will feature delectable bites at outdoor kitchens, as well as dozens of world-renowned, Disney-themed topiaries. In addition, the Garden Rocks Concert Series will include three shows a day for all 90 days of the event.
9. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Speeds into Disney’s Hollywood Studios –When this new show experience opens this spring, guests will come face to face with racing legend Lightning McQueen, who will teach them about racing from his years of experience on the track. This will be the untold story of Lightning McQueen … as told by Lightning McQueen!
10. H2O Glow Nights Return to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon® Water Park – These evening beach parties happen Thursdays and Saturdays from May 30 through Aug. 24, 2019, transforming the water park into a new nighttime experience through special music, lighting and food. Guests can party with friends from Pixar’s “Toy Story” films during the 30th anniversary summer of Typhoon Lagoon!
11. New Cinematic Nighttime Experience Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios – As part of the theme park’s 30th anniversary, Wonderful World of Animation will debut May 1, 2019. The show will use state-of-the-art technology to take guests on a magical journey through more than 90 years of Disney animation, all beginning with Mickey.
12. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort to Open New Tower – This summer, the resort will complete a total reimagining, including the new 15-story Gran Destino tower featuring a rooftop restaurant and 545 new Guest rooms. A second new restaurant will be located on an island in the middle of the resort’s 14-acre lake, while all of its existing 1,800-plus rooms have been fully updated with new fixtures and furnishings.
13. NBA Experience Will Be a Slam Dunk at Disney Springs – This brand-new destination will allow guests to participate in their own scouting report, take them through pregame preparations and let them step onto the court to make clutch shots and highlight reel-worthy slam dunks. By participating in 13 unique and innovative hands-on activities, Guests will feel like a star player.
14. Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Will Spice Up Fall – The aromas and flavors of global marketplaces will welcome Guests to the 24th year of this renowned festival. Guests will have a chance to meet celebrity chefs, try new food and wine pairings, and listen to great music during the Eat to the Beat Concert Series.
15. Major Youth Sporting Events Return to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – The Jr. NBA World Championship will return to the complex, showcasing top boys and girls basketball teams from around the world. In December, the 63rd Pop Warner Super Bowl will bring hundreds of young football players to Walt Disney World to compete in national championship games.
16. Explore Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Guests can live their own Star Wars adventure when this deeply immersive land opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this fall (and this summer at Disneyland® Park in California). Guests can explore Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu, where they’ll find all manner of new sights, sounds, smells, tastes, characters and creatures from a galaxy far, far away. The land will also feature two thrilling new attractions: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
17. Take a Ride on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – Opening later this year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this will be the first ride-through attraction themed to Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. It will feature a new original story and lovable theme song, taking guests on a journey inside the wacky and unpredictable world of Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts. New technologies will transform the two-dimensional cartoon world into an astounding multi-dimensional experience.
18. Glide Through the Air in the Disney Skyliner – Disney Skyliner will offer Tinker Bell views later this year as Guests float in gondolas to either Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios on roundtrips from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and the new Disney’s Riviera Resort.
19. Disney’s Riviera Resort Will Be 15th Disney Vacation Club Resort – Scheduled to open by the end of this year, Disney’s Riviera Resort will reflect an elegant early 20th-century design, inspired by Walt Disney’s travels to the Mediterranean. The deluxe DVC resort is slated to offer approximately 300 family-friendly vacation home units.
Florida Resident Discover Disney Tickets Are Back at Walt Disney World Resort!
For a limited time, Florida Residents can take advantage of a special ticket offer and purchase a 3-day Discover Disney Ticket for only $175* plus tax—valid for admission to one theme park per day! Plus, add a 4th day for just $20 more plus tax!
Florida Resident Discover Disney Tickets are available to purchase through June 27, 2019. These tickets are valid for use through June 30, 2019 and can be used on non-consecutive days with no block-out dates.
*Ticket valid 1/3-6/30/19. One Theme Park per day. Proof of Florida residency required. Ticket is nontransferable and excludes activities/events separately priced. Purchase by 6/27/19.
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