The developer of the first two hotels at Disney’s Flamingo Crossings said Thursday he plans to build seven hotels on the property within the next four or five years.
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Video – The Heart of Southwest Airlines Combines with the Magic of Disney
Southwest Airlines has “heart” and Walt Disney World Resort has “magic” so combining the two is a natural fit. Just ask any of the Orlando-bound passengers who flew on the first flight from Dallas to Walt Disney World.
Is Mickey’s iconic sorcerer’s hat leaving Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
Could tourists be taking their final pictures with Mickey’s sorcerer’s hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
Test Track Tributes and Hidden Disney History harken back to World of Motion, classic Walt Disney World
Inside the Magic takes a look at Test Track at Epcot and its rich history. There are very cool tributes to the World of Motion Pavilion and even a Hidden Mickey that you most likely never noticed.
NEW!! Walt Disney World Offer Through March 7, 2015
Guests can Play, Stay, Dine and Save up to $600* on a 5-night/6-day Walt Disney Travel Company room, ticket and dining plan package for a family of four at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights Dec. 14-20, 2014 and Jan. 5-March 7, 2015 when they book now-Dec. 29, 2014.
As a Disney Resort hotel Guest, you will enjoy early access** to Disney FastPass+ planning. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels get the opportunity to reserve some Disney FastPass+ attractions, shows and more—up to 60 days before they arrive!
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Once Upon a Vacation to plan and book your vacation.
You’re Not Allowed to Wait in Line for This Disney Ride
In a test that started on Monday and runs through Thursday, Disney World is requiring Hollywood Studios visitors to make advance reservations via the FastPass+ system if they want to hop aboard the popular Toy Story ride.
Special Offers for Disney Visa Cardmembers at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Disney Visa® Cardmembers can enjoy two special offers this winter at the Walt Disney World® Resort.
Cardmembers can Play, Stay, Dine and Save up to $600* on a 5-night/6-day Walt Disney Travel Company room, ticket and dining plan package for a family of four at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights Dec. 14-20, 2014 and Jan. 5-March 7, 2015 when they book now-Dec. 29, 2014.
Cardmembers can save up to 30%** on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights Jan. 5-March 28, 2015 when they book now-Dec. 31, 2014.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Once Upon a Vacation to plan and book your vacation.
*The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on non-discounted price of the same package for 2 adults, 1 junior, 1 child in the same room. Tickets valid for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Excludes campsites and 3-bedroom villas. Excludes alcoholic beverages and gratuities. Children ages 3-9 must order from children’s menu, if available. Some Table-Service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase.
**The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Savings based on non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms. 30% savings for select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings may be available for suites and at other select Resorts.
New Narrators Added to Candlelight Processional Line-Up at Epcot
New voices join an illustrious list of celebrity narrators when Candlelight Processional returns to Epcot® at the Walt Disney World® Resort this holiday season.
During this favorite holiday tradition, the rich sounds of a full orchestra and choir fill the America Gardens Theatre as a special celebrity guest narrator takes the stage for a stirring retelling of the Christmas story accompanied by inspiring music.
New to the Candlelight Processional stage are Jonathan Groff, voice of the character Kristoff in Disney’s “Frozen”; Joe Morton, who plays Kerry Washington’s father on “Scandal”; and actress Ana Gasteyer. Check out the full schedule below.
- Nov. 28-29 Jodi Benson
- Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Neil Patrick Harris
- Dec. 3-4 Jonathan Groff
- Dec. 5-6 Whoopi Goldberg
- Dec. 7-9 TBD
- Dec. 9-11 TBD
- Dec. 12-14 Joe Morton
- Dec. 15-17 Chita Rivera
- Dec. 18-20 Ana Gasteyer
- Dec. 21-23 Marlee Matlin
- Dec. 24-25 Isabella Rossellini
- Dec. 26-27 Blair Underwood
- Dec. 28-30 Steven Curtis Chapman
Show times are at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m and 8:15 p.m. nightly. Show times on Dec. 7 are at 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. only. Narrators are subject to change without notice. Theme Park admission is required.
The 10 Best Attractions at Epcot
When Epcot opened in 1982 it was known as EPCOT. Those capital letters served a purpose: It was an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Based on Walt Disney’s unrealized dream of creating an actual, inhabited city based on utopian ideals and cutting edge technology, when EPCOT opened it was essentially a modern-day, park-sized update of Disney’s Carousel of Progress, examining both the past and future of technology, communication and society.
Disney Season: The Excitement of “Frozen” Brings Special Merriment to Walt Disney World Resort at Holidaytime
The frosty, fantastical world of “Frozen” adds a special twinkle to Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season.
Starting in early November and through the merriest weeks that follow, Queen Elsa and Princess Anna add their special royal touch as the Florida Vacation Kingdom delights guests with yuletide traditions and holiday cheer. Fans of the most popular animated motion picture of all time will have a sleigh-full of “Frozen” entertainment choices. And the wintry wonder and magic of the season extends to the high seas with special entertainment offerings aboard the ships of Disney Cruise Line.
Here’s a look around at the holiday cheer awaiting Disney guests:
Magic Kingdom
Queen Elsa from “Frozen” Transforms Cinderella Castle Nightly Beginning Nov. 5: New this year, Queen Elsa from “Frozen” will use her incredible powers to transform Cinderella Castle into a glistening ice palace for the holidays — thanks to a special effects spectacle bathing the castle in 200,000 shimmering white lights. Magic Kingdom guests are treated nightly to the dramatic “Castle Dream Lights” celebration and “A Frozen Holiday Wish” stage show.
Entertainment, Fireworks and More: Santa’s elves have transformed Magic Kingdom into a winter wonderland with festive wreaths, bows, garland, sparkling lights, parades and towering Christmas trees. The fun includes Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season nighttime fireworks spectacular, plus live entertainment with Disney characters all dressed up for the holidays.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: On select nights from Nov. 7 – Dec. 19, guests with tickets to this special event, after park hours, can enjoy for the first time Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf from “Frozen” joining the festive procession, “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” along with a flurry of skaters, skiers and ice cutters from the Kingdom of Arendelle.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party presents a night of holiday splendor with lively stage shows featuring Disney characters in their holiday best, a unique holiday parade and favorite holiday traditions including complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, and snow flurries on Main Street, U.S.A.
The fun continues with a holiday “Celebrate the Magic” castle projection show and Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season nighttime fireworks spectacular. Tickets for this event may be purchased online at WaltDisneyWorld.com or by calling 407/WDW- 7679.
From Dec. 20-31, “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” is presented to dayguests in the park in place of Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade.
Jungle Cruise Goes ‘Jingle Cruise’: For the holiday season, the iconic Jungle Cruise will temporarily transform into “Jingle Cruise” for Magic Kingdom guests with festive decor in the attraction queue and boathouse, holiday names for the Jungle Cruise boats and a slew of seasonal jokes from the Skippers. This seasonal takeover of the attraction debuts Nov. 7 in Adventureland.
