With excitement building over a new “Star Wars” land opening later this year at Walt Disney World, as well as at its California cousin, it’s easy to forget a slew of new entertainment shows also are debuting in the biggest year for the Florida theme park resort in two decades.
If the famous Disney Imagineers provide the “wow” factor with their fantastical feats of engineering on rides and attractions, it’s the entertainment division that provides Disney World’s heart.
Disney might bill itself as the happiest place on Earth, but pretty soon the frozen section of your local grocery store will be a pretty joyous place to visit too. To celebrate Mickey‘s ninetieth birthday, the Mouse House is making one of its most popular treats available outside of its parks for the first time ever. Soon you’ll be able to enjoy a Mickey Mouse ice cream bar in your own castle.
With a 4-Park Magic Ticket, your Clients can experience the excitement of all 4 Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, including beloved attractions, entertainment and Character interactions. Plus, they can delight in can’t-miss experiences that make NOW—more than ever—a great time to visit.
You can purchase a four-day, 4-Park Magic Value Ticket for $85 per day (plus tax) for a total price of $340 (plus tax). The 4-Park Magic Tickets include one day of admission to Magic Kingdom® Park, one day of admission to Epcot®, one day of admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and one day of admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, for a total of four admissions over four separate days.
4-Park Magic Tickets are now available for purchase on DisneyTravelAgents.com and through the Disney Reservation Center. 4-Park Magic Tickets are seasonally priced for varied usage between Jan. 18 and Sept. 30, 2019, as follows:
Note: 4-Park Magic Tickets are valid for one theme park per day; tickets can be used to enter each theme park only once. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and exclude activities/events separately priced. Higher-priced tickets are valid for use on dates with a lower price.
Look for art here, there and everywhere at the 2019 Epcot® International Festival of the Arts as it returns for a third year of creative family fun, now through Feb. 25, 2019.
This year for the first time, the popular Disney on Broadway Concert Series is presented daily during the festival, with performances at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. at the America Gardens Theatre stage. That’s 117 shows, featuring pairs of Broadway stars who’ll sing favorite songs from award-winning Disney on Broadwayproductions like “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins” and “Frozen.” The lineup rotates weekly:
Guarantee seats for your Clients by booking a Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Package for breakfast, lunch or dinner at a participating Epcotrestaurant. Visit Disneyworld.com or call 407-939-3463.
Plus, your Clients can taste, and taste some more, around the World Showcase Promenade where 13 Food Studios feature bites and sips of culinary magic that take food art to a whole new level. Guests can enjoy smoked salmon and cream gateau with egg yolk cream, micro herbs and – wait for it – paddlefish caviar at The Painter’s Palate. Or they can devour delectable diversions at Decadent Delights: the lemon and blood orange tart and the white chocolate and purple sweet potato mousse with caramel, coconut and maple meringue.
Also during the festival, your Clients can step inside an Artful Photo Op iconic painting. They can make their artistic mark as they pick up a paintbrush and add to the paint-by-number mural along World Showcase Plaza. Guests can also experience the astonishing talent of performing artists who showcase gravity-defying feats, acrobatics and other skills. They can join Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt; maps can be purchased at select merchandise locations. They can visit tastefully curated gallery exhibitions, and meet over 100 artists who will be appearing throughout the Festival in over 30 locations around Epcot. And they can take in a high-energy performance by watching visual artists paint favorite Disney characters live onstage.
Your Clients can also join a complimentary seminar led by a true pro with specialties ranging from photography and cosmetology to watermelon carving and even the art of Disney topiary. Or, for a small fee,they can sign up for an interactive workshop with one of many artists booked Fridays through Mondays to give them a creative hands-on experience and walk away with their own memento. Call 407-WDW-TOUR to book your Clients in advance. They can also visit the Odyssey Festival Showplace to sign up.
Since Disney’s Riviera Resort was first announced in July 2017, Members have continually asked to be kept informed about the newest Resort. With that in mind, we wanted you to be among the first to hear some exciting updates. Construction is progressing extremely well on our new proposed Disney Vacation ClubResort, and it’s currently on schedule to open in Fall 2019.
When it opens its doors, Disney’s Riviera Resort will offer all the grandeur of Europe combined with the magic of Disney. The new Resort will be conveniently located in the heart of Walt Disney World® Resort, and feature unique access to Epcot®and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, via the new Disney Skyliner.
Important information for Disney Vacation Club Members:
In the interim, Disney’s Riviera Resort will begin taking rental reservations from the general public this month. To learn more about the new Resort, watch the Disney Parks Blog and follow Disney Vacation Club on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
By: Disney DestinationsJanuary 17, 2019
Today we’re excited to share that Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy will speed into Disney’s Hollywood Studios® on March 31, 2019!
This new show experience will welcome you inside the world of Pixar’s Cars films, bringing them face to face with racing legend Lightning McQueen. Guests will be part of the next generation of rookie racers, and they’ll learn the rules of the road from Lightning’s years of experience. This will be the untold story of Lightning McQueen – as told by Lightning McQueen!
We’ll be sharing more details about Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy in the weeks to come.
Categories: General
If guests love professional football and can’t wait for the 2019 Pro Bowl, they can head to Disney Springs® on Jan. 26, 2019 for the 2019 Pro Bowl Pep Rally. This event will take place at the Marketplace Stage and includes a lively mix of fun that includes NFL Team Mascots and Cheerleaders, NFL and Disney Trivia, a DJ Dance Party and more. With shows taking place at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., guests have plenty of chances to celebrate the sport and maybe even score a photo or autograph.
In addition to the Pep Rally, Guests can keep an eye out for the NFL Shop, a pop-up location featuring a wide array of offerings including team jerseys and T-shirts, lanyards, keychains, mini helmets and footballs and tumblers. They’ll also be able to purchase tickets to the 2019 Pro Bowl, taking place on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at Camping World Stadium in nearby downtown Orlando. New this year, game tickets also get Guests access to the Player Red Carpet, KidZone, fireworks, and more.
There is no charge to enjoy the NFL Pro Bowl Pep Rally and self-parking is complimentary.
Stay tuned for more information about what’s planned for 2019 Pro Bowl Week at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Guests can please their palate with the colorful flavors of the 2019 Epcot® International Festival of the Arts! Highlighting the visual, performing, and culinary arts, the festival runs from Jan. 18-Feb. 25, 2019, and features 13 Food Studios along with other festival-exclusive dishes served at various locations throughout the park.
From sweet and savory to spicy and scrumptious, this year’s menus are decorated with a whole gallery of items including returning favorites as well as new items that will dazzle your taste buds. This colorful fare paints a yummy picture of culinary perfection presented throughout Future World and World Showcase.
In addition, Guests can savor show-stopping cuisine with a side of sizzling Disney Broadway hits with the Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages. They can feast on the finest fare from around the world at participating restaurants before enjoying guaranteed seating at one of three concerts held the same day. To book a dining package for guests, visit the Walt Disney World® Resort website or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). Bookings are available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
As for the menus for the wonderful Food Studios sprinkled throughout the park, here’s the official Disney Parks Foodie Guide (brought to us by our partners at the Disney Parks Blog) with all the info a budding, hungry artist could ever want!
GF – Gluten-Friendly
V – Vegetarian
Disneyland® Resort is getting ready to kick off the party for the legendary duo that started it all during Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration! Everyone is encouraged to “Get Your Ears On” and celebrate 90 years of magic—even the Disneyland Monorail has received a special enhancement!
Get Your Ears On will present exciting new ways to celebrate the beloved Mickey and Minnie, with entertainment plus limited-time décor, specialty foods and merchandise. Starting on Friday, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” will light up Disneyland Park with a new high-energy projection show, creating a family-fun dance party atmosphere. The fan-favorite, “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” returns on Jan. 25, 2019 with a rockin’ new opening to kick off the party.
