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Whether it’s cruising around the Caribbean or soaking up the sun on Disney Castaway Cay, Cruise Critic Members agree that Disney Cruise Line is number one. We’re excited to share that Cruise Critic announced the results of this year’s Cruiser’s Choice Destination awards and Disney Cruise Line ranked as the top cruise line across three categories: “Top Cruise Line in the Eastern Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda,” “Top Cruise Line in the Western Caribbean and Riviera Maya” and, for the fourth consecutive year, “Top Cruise Line Private Island.”

The Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards are selected based on thousands of first-hand reviews posted to the Cruise Critic website over the past year. Cruise Critic offers one of the largest online cruise communities with more than 350,000 cruise reviews. Colleen McDaniel, Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, shared with us that Cruise Critic Members consistently tell them that a Disney cruise is a vacation for all ages. 

These awards really speak volumes about the high level of satisfaction our guests feel after sailing with Disney. Our thousands of Cast and Crew Members work to make each guest feel like a VIP from the moment they’re welcomed aboard. In the words of our Disney Cruise Line President Jeff Vahle, “It’s our dedicated officers and crew members who deliver the Disney difference again and again.”  

The fun definitely doesn’t stop onboard our ships. Disney Castaway Cay is a 1,000-acre private island in the Bahamas with turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and swaying palm trees that is exclusive to Disney Cruise Line Guests. One Cruise Critic member described the island as “the best place on earth with plenty to do for all ages.” Another shared, “We had the time of our lives. The children were well entertained and there was a separate area for adults to relax and enjoy.”

When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, this incredible new land will transport you to the planet of Batuu, where they’ll be able to live their own adventure in and around Black Spire Outpost. And when they’re “off planet” exploring the rest of the park, they can enjoy a variety of other great Star Wars experiences that celebrate the entire saga.

• Star Wars Launch Bay – This multi-sensory space is a must-do for Star Wars fans of all ages with the “Meet the Makers” short film, galleries featuring treasured memorabilia and authentic replicas of Star Wars artifacts, special Star Wars merchandise and opportunities to interact with favorite Star Wars characters like Chewbacca and BB-8. Starting August 29 at Star Wars Launch Bay, they can even have a personal face-to-face encounter with Darth Vader himself.
• Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away – This unique live show experience is presented several times daily at the park’s Center Stage area, bringing to life iconic moments from the saga with compelling film clips, special effects and appearances by favorite Star Wars characters.
• Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple – In this unforgettable, interactive experience, younglings are guided to the site of a sacred and ancient Jedi temple, where they learn the ways of the Force and face their fears against iconic Star Wars villains, to discover if they have the makings of a true Jedi.
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – Star Tours takes you to multiple Star Wars destinations on a thrilling, motion-simulator based adventure across the galaxy, including characters and sequences from the newest Star Wars saga films Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
• Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular – This stunning nighttime show puts your in the middle of the action of memorable moments from the Star Wars saga, using state-of-the-art projection technology, lasers, lighting, pyrotechnics and other special effects.

More than ever before, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the place for you to celebrate and immerse themselvesin the greatest saga ever told.

Fall will be here before you know it, and that means it’s almost time for one of our favorite events of the year – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! And this year will be particularly exciting with several returning favorites and some all-new experiences, highlighted by the debut of the incredible new “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.”

Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” serves as the host of this all-new nighttime extravaganza, with state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting and dazzling fireworks filling the sky above Magic Kingdom® Park. Jack has come to tell a not-so-scary story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. Jack’s ghost dog, Zero, then flies off carrying everyone along on a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house. Their journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains. “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” promises to be the perfect Halloween treat!

The fireworks are just part of the Halloween fun. Several attractions across the park receive special enhancements just for the Halloween party! New this year, when you follow the treat trail into the Monster World at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, they’ll interact in all-new ways with the comic cast of monsters, as they learn about the curious Human World holiday we call Halloween.

Embarking upon the high seas with the Pirates of the Caribbean, you will discover a crew of live pirates on your journey, engaged in a whole new adventure in search of treasure. Space Mountain goes completely dark again this year, hurtling you through the blackness of deep space to the riffs and chords of a new hard-rockin’ soundtrack, and at the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland, each spin of the teacups takes guests into madder and madder territory, as special lighting and music give the attraction experience an extra energy after dark.

There’s also the amazing “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular,” the ride of the Headless Horseman, “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade,” Monstrous Scream-O-Ween Ball and “Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam,” where this year Nancy Clancy from the hit Disney Junior series “Fancy Nancy” joins other Disney Junior pals like Vampirina and Doc McStuffins.

You won’t want to miss the all-new “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” or any of the other delightful treats in store at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, select nights Aug. 16 – Nov. 1, 2019.

We’re so excited to share that Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party is returning this year to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park! And reservations start today!

The festive and joyous experience will take place from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (beyond the party’s midnight end time!) at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park.  

You can raise a glass to the spirit of the seasons as they mingle in and out of this holly, jolly party to enjoy an assortment of themed food and beverage offerings, including beer and wine in a fun, festive atmosphere complete with a beautiful view of Town Square, upbeat holiday hits, and décor. The evening will also feature entertainment by the one and only Tony himself.

You can indulge in savory hors d’oeuvres including a selection of artisanal meats and cheeses as well as Tony’s famous meatballs and more! And if they’re wanting to satisfy that sweet tooth, a variety of desserts will also be available. Yum!

But that’s not all! At 11 p.m., you will be able to enjoy reserved viewing for the enchanting “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” as it makes way down Main Street, U.S.A.

Please note, seating is available for Guests as they dine on a first come, first serve basis and shared seating is encouraged amongst Guests to enjoy both the food and company the party has to offer. 

Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party is available for $99 per person (plus tax) every Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party event night at Magic Kingdom Park. Admission to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is required to attend.

Reservations are by available online via Disneyworld.com or by calling 407-939-3463. 

Take a look at Construction Photos of the Cinderella Castle Path Widening at Magic Kingdom

Take a look at construction of the upcoming TRON attraction coming to Magic Kingdom

Disney World in Orlando is loaded with tons of magical photo ops. Who doesn’t come back after a day at the parks with millions of snapshots of Cinderella Castle? When does someone not take the opportunity to pose in front of the Tree of Life? Did we mention there are also tons of characters to smile alongside?

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Today, our Clients can enjoy two exciting Walt Disney World® offers, including the popular “Free Dining” offer! This is a great opportunity for our Clients to come explore all that’s new across the Walt Disney World resort, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening Aug. 29, 2019. Plus, they can enjoy fantastic seasonal events like Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival returning Aug. 29-Nov. 23, 2019 and EpcotInternational Festival of the Holidays taking place Nov. 29-Dec. 30, 2019.

Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation. Full details & offers here

As a Guest of a Disney Resort hotel, our Clients can enjoy extra, Extra Magic Hours*! From Sept. 1 to Nov. 2, 2019, Guests will have more opportunities to take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours benefit. With extra, Extra Magic Hours, Guests can spend more time at a select theme park – before the park’s regular operating hours – enjoying select attractions and experiences (Valid theme park admission and hotel ID required. To see when and where the Extra Magic Hours benefit is offered, view Walt Disney World Resort Park hours. 

*Valid Theme Park admission and hotel ID required. Guests without the Park HopperOption or Park Hopper Plus Option must spend the day at the same Park where they’d like to enjoy the “extra” Extra Magic Hours benefit. Not all Walt Disney World® attractions are available with the Extra Magic Hours benefit. The Extra Magic Hours schedule and available attractions are subject to change without notice. Applicable Theme Park, days and times of operation, attraction and service availability may vary and are subject to change without notice. Subject to capacity and cancellation. The Extra Magic Hours benefit will continue to be available on select days at Epcot®. The Extra Magic Hoursbenefit is also available to Guests of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, Shades of Green® Resort, Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels, Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando.

Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation. Full details & offers here

Offers available today include:Enjoy a Tasty Offer at Walt Disney World Resort
Our Clients can get a FREE dining plan when they purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-Day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resorthotel and a ticket with a Park Hopper® Option. Book through Sept. 29, 2019 for arrivals most nights Sept. 1-18, Nov. 17-27 and Dec. 8-23, 2019.

When our Clients stay at a select Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, they get the Disney Dining Plan with a variety of delicious dining options! When our Clients stay at a select Disney Value Resort or Disney Moderate Resort, they get the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan that allows them to enjoy a quick bite!

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length of stay requirements may apply. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Ticket valid for admission beginning date of check-in and must be used by the date of check-out or within 9 days of check-in, whichever period is longer. Visit disneydestinationstickets.com/usage for more details. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom Grand Villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort—The Little Mermaid standard rooms. Dining plan excludes gratuities. Some Table-Service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase. Children ages 3–9 must order from 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. Full details & offers here

Save up to 20% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels This Fall and Holiday Season!  
Our Clients can stay in the middle of the magic with this great offer – and stay close to all that’s festive and fun at Walt Disney World Resort this fall and holiday season! 

Save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels. Book through Sept. 29, 2019 for stays most nights Sept. 1-Sept. 28 and stays most Sunday through Thursday nights Sept. 29-Nov. 7, 2019. Book through Dec. 24, 2019 for stays most nights Nov. 10-Dec. 24, 2019. 

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Length of stay requirements may apply. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom Grand Villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Displayed savings for select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings may be available for other select Disney Resort hotels. 

Florida Residents Enjoy Savings at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Florida Residents can save up to 25% at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights Sept. 1-Dec. 24, 2019 when you book through Dec. 24, 2019.

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate, Deluxe and Studios at Deluxe Villa Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom Grand Villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Displayed room savings are for select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings may be available at other select Resorts. Proof of Florida residency required at check-in.

Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation. Full details & offers here

Take a look at some Photos from the NBA Experience at Disney Springs of Disney Spirit Jerseys, Mickey Ears, & More