Photo – Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction to Feature ‘Storytelling Coaster’ Ride Vehicle

Earlier this week, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared the first details on the innovative new ride system planned to bring the adventurous “Guardians of the Galaxy”-inspired attraction to life at Epcot®.

According to Bob, building an adventure this big will require a ride system and ride vehicles unlike anything our Guests have experienced before. What your Clients will encounter can best be described as a one-of-a-kind storytelling coaster that connects the adventure of a storyline with the thrills of a coaster.

“On most coasters, the vehicles point straight ahead throughout the ride,” Bob explained. “But on this attraction, each individual cab will be programmed to direct your eye to the story happening around you.

That means instead of whizzing by the action, you’ll be fully immersed in the story from the minute you launch.”

The attraction will be one of the world’s longest enclosed roller coasters when it opens in Future World at Epcot. Earlier this year, 960 trucks’ worth of concrete poured the foundation of this mammoth attraction, which will be housed inside a building so large that the volume of four Spaceship Earth attractions could fit inside it!

The attraction will open in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World® Resort in 2021. Stay tuned for future updates.

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Tickets Now Available for ‘Ralph Breaks VR’ Hyper-Reality Experience at Disney Springs, Downtown Disney District

Earlier this year, Disney announced that Ralph Breaks VR, a one-of-a-kind, hyper-reality experience by ILMxLAB and The VOID based on the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” is coming to Disney Springs® and the Downtown Disney® District. Now, we’re thrilled to share that this new adventure is ready to launch and tickets are available for purchase!

Beginning Nov. 21, 2018, Ralph Breaks VR will put Guests inside a new multi-sensory Disney adventure where you’ll be immersed in the internet world of Ralph Breaks the Internet. In teams of four, Guests will break into the internet with Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz disguised as characters from the film called “Netizens” to play the newest, coolest video game ever.

The creators of this new animated experience – ILMxLAB, The VOID and Walt Disney Animation Studios – have a few surprises! Ralph Breaks VR introduces two new locations, Dunderdome and Pancake Milkshake Diner, in addition to a new antagonist named B.E.V. (which stands for “Built to Eradicate Viruses”), voiced Pamela Ribon, writer of Ralph Breaks VR and co-writer of Ralph Breaks the Internet.

“There is nothing more magical than stepping inside a rich animated world – especially one filled with color, life, humor and delightful characters as is the case with Ralph Breaks the Internet,” says Vicki Dobbs Beck, Executive in Charge at ILMxLAB. “Ralph Breaks VR is an experience that brings a smile to your face and the desire to have another go around with friends and family.”

“Designing the elements that pull you irresistibly into the unique world of Ralph and Vanellope has been an incredibly fun process,” said Curtis Hickman, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of The VOID. “What we’ve created together with ILMxLAB is an astounding adventure that allows people to experience a unique extension of Wreck-It Ralph’s detailed characters, environments and stories.”

To experience The VOID, guests must be at least 48” tall and 10 years old at both Disney Springs and the Downtown Disney District.

Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, ILMxLAB and The VOID’s fan-favorite experience which launched last winter, will continue to operate but the specific schedule varies by location. For more details on experience availability and to purchase tickets for your Clients, please visit TheVOID.com.

Ralph Breaks the Internet is in theaters Nov. 21, 2018.

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New Permit Reveals Star Wars Hotel Details

A permit recently filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection revealed some exciting new details about the Star Wars hotel, which is currently being built adjacent to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Read on to take a closer look courtesy of CaliforniaCoasterKings.com

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Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s Birthday with Limited-Time Offerings at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney District

This month, we’re celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday throughout the Disney Theme Parks and beyond, including at Disney Springs® in Florida and Downtown Disney® District in California. Here’s a look at some of the limited-time offerings that you and your Clients can experience.

You may have heard about the #ShareYourEars program – every public photo posted to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #ShareYourEars unlocks a US $5 donation from Disney to Make-A-Wish (up to a total of US $2 million) to make even more life-changing wishes come true. At Disney Springs, a new photo backdrop was recently installed on the West Side, while at Downtown Disney District, Guests can find it near the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage, offering the perfect setting for your own #ShareYourEars masterpiece. Read more

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Disney Skyliner to Begin Transporting Guests in Fall 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort

Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, announced that Disney Skyliner will be ready to begin transporting Guests at the Walt Disney World® Resort beginning fall of 2019!

As many of you know, this new state-of-the-art gondola system will conveniently connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios®and Epcot® to four resort hotels- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort as well as the proposed 15th Disney Vacation Club property, Disney’s Riviera Resort.

And next fall, Disney Skyliner will not only efficiently move guests to their location, it’ll also offer a whole new way to experience Walt Disney World with amazing views only available from the sky – with great photo opportunities! For example, when your Clients arrive at the International Gateway station they will travel through the trees and be welcomed into Epcot with remarkable, never before-seen views across World Showcase.

The innovative transportation system is quickly coming to life! Workers just installed the last support tower at the Resort and are beginning to thread the series of reinforced cables to carry guests in stylish themed gondolas.

Stay tuned for more exciting details on Disney Skyliner.

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New Details Unveiled On Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Set to Open July 2019

Earlier this fall, we shared renderings of the exciting expansion that’s currently underway at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Just moments ago, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled more about the reimagining, including the name of the new 15-story centerpiece of the resort, the Gran Destino Tower.

The tower, which will be completed in July 2019, will serve as the new main entrance point for Guests visiting the resort, and will add a total of 545 new Guest rooms (including 50 suites) to the resort, as well as feature a gorgeous two-story lobby. A themed table-service restaurant is also planned for the top of Gran Destino Tower, which will serve up delicious food and incredible views of the Walt Disney World® Resort.

An oasis set on the shore of Lago Dorado, the reimagined Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort celebrates the daring spirit of the great Spanish explorers, artists, writers and architects. Throughout the resort, Guests will discover a blend of classic Spanish influences, imaginative Disney touches and modern comforts both inside and out. The resort’s more than 1,800 existing rooms have also been fully updated with new fixtures, furnishings and lighting. A second new restaurant is planned to open on an island in the middle of the resort’s 14-acre lake, Lago Dorado, with new walkways stretching across the water, making it convenient no matter where guests stay at the resort. And a fresh color palette will tie the entire resort experience together, blending the new and the newly reimagined.

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New Minnie Van Airport Service Package Option Now Available

Guests can choose to include Minnie Van Service between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World Resort with their Walt Disney Travel Company vacation package. The Minnie Van service provides comfortable, private transportation between Orlando International Airport and Guests’ hotels in a whimsical, themed vehicle that is owned and operated by Disney.

Minnie Van Service Hours of Operation are from 7:00am to 10:00pm. Vehicles can accommodate up to six guests, which includes up to three car seats. Parties of seven or more Guests will need to book two vehicles. This service is available for either one-way or round trip transportation. Transportation is only provided to and from Walt Disney World owned and operated Resorts. For more information or to book, call the Disney Reservation Center at (800) 327-2996. This service cannot be booked online.

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  • Maximum number of Guests allowed per vehicle is six people
  • Maximum number of bags allowed per vehicle is eight medium-sized suitcases
  • Gratuity is not include
  • Booking must be made at least three days prior to pick up
  • Transportation only available to and from Disney Resort hotels.
  • Transportation is not available to or from Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Walt Disney World Gateway Hotels or Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels.
  • Guests needing ADA Accessible vehicles should reach out to Minnie Van team directly at (407) 828-3500
  • Vehicles are pet-friendly
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Disney Cruise Line Takes Home Two U.S. News & World Report Gold Badges

We’re thrilled to share that Disney Cruise Line has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Cruise Lines for Families and Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean!

This marks the sixth consecutive year that Disney Cruise Line has received top honors from U.S. News & World Report, an authoritative publisher of rankings for everything from health and personal finance, to education, travel and transportation.

The annual cruise line rankings identify the best cruise lines in a variety of categories based on a methodology that factors in overall cruise ship quality, reputation among travelers, health assessments and many other factors, such as price class and general itinerary offerings.

Disney Cruise Line offers magical vacation experiences on the high seas. You can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. With a new year just around the corner and a whole world to see, where will you will sail to next? Adventure awaits!

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Ring in the New Year at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground!

Reservations are now available for the Fort Wilderness Beach Dessert Party. At this New Year’s Eve celebration, you can delight in delectable sweets and specialty beverages as they savor scenic views of the Seven Seas Lagoon. The evening will kick off with an assortment of desserts, seasonal fruits, cheeses and refreshments- including beer and wine. You will also have the opportunity to watch the stunning Magic Kingdom® fireworks display and raise a glass to exciting things to come in 2019!  

The Fort Wilderness Beach Dessert Party takes place on Dec. 31, 2018 from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Clementine’s Beach at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The cost is $99 per adult and $59 per child (ages 3 to 9) plus tax. Gratuity is not included or required. Reservations can be made by calling 407-939-3463 or visiting Disneyworld.com/dining.

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Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort with the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package

Don’t forget, you can celebrate the magic of the holidays in The Most Magical Place on Earth with the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package at  Walt Disney World®  Resort.

This offer includes a 5-night stay at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotels plus 4-day Theme Park tickets with  Park Hopper®  Option. Guests will arrive on Dec. 17 and depart on Dec. 22, 2018. Starting at $175 per person, per night, for a family of four in a standard room at  Disney’s Port Orleans  Resort – Riverside, you can wrap up this offer for a total package price of $3,500*. This offer may only be booked through the Disney Reservation Center through Dec. 2, 2018.

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

*Price based on 2 adults, 1 junior (ages 10-17) and 1 child (ages 3-9). The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. The number of packages available for purchase is limited. Valid Theme Park admission required to attend Theme Park events included with this offer. Theme Park tickets must be used within 14 days of first use. First use must be by Dec. 31, 2019. Special event ticket to  Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is valid only on Dec. 18, 2018. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advanced reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom Grand Villas, Standard View at  Disney’s Port Orleans  Resort – Riverside, Cabins at  Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at  Disney’s Polynesian  Villas & Bungalows. 

 

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