Disneyland and Walt Disney World are vastly different. Both Disney parks are home to Mickey and Minnie Mouse; both are figurative and literal hot spots (the temperatures soar in Orlando and Anaheim during the summer); and both are known as “the happiest place on Earth.”
Disney Parks Aren’t For Everyone. But These Attractions Are
Theme park tourists who love Disney theme parks hear the criticisms all the time. Your friends tease you about your perennial trips to Disney, wondering why you don’t go to Las Vegas or the beach or somewhere more “normal.”
At Home Imagineering: Enchanting Disney Princess Bedroom
Using easily available tech, a bit of elbow grease and determination, Lyle Coram conjured up the most amazing Disney Princess bedroom for his daughter! Once the pixie dust settled, night time “skies” manage to magically manifest stunning firework and weather displays.
Disney Junior Star Vampirina Is Coming to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time
After debuting last fall on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, “Vampirina” has become one of the newest hit series for kids and families, ranking among the top five series on TV among girls ages 2 – 5. Now, the star of the show is making her way to Disney Parks, just in time for Halloween!
“Vampirina” blends spooky fun, heartfelt storytelling and Broadway-caliber music in stories that follow Vampirina (aka “Vee”) as she faces the joys and trials of being the new kid in town, including making friends and attending a new school in the human world. Along the way, Vee learns that it may be easier to blend in with her peers, but it’s more valuable to celebrate the qualities that make each individual unique.
Vampirina will be arriving at Disneyland® Resort this fall for Halloween Time. Guests will get to meet her at Disney California Adventure® Park starting Sept. 7, 2018, and Vee will also be making special appearances during the Frightfully Fun Parade at Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park, offered select nights Sept. 19-Oct. 31, 2018. Later this year, she will also join the high-energy cast of “Disney Junior Dance Party!”
Starting Sept. 30, 2018, Vampirina will begin making visits to Walt Disney World® Resort as well, where she’ll join her pals for breakfast at Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine. Later this fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, Guests will have a chance to meet her in the Animation Courtyard, and of course, she’ll be part of the fun at the all-new “Disney Junior Dance Party
Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Area Construction Photos
Take a look at Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Area Construction Photos. Not a ton to see at this point but It will be fun to watch the transformation over the next few years.
Tips for Visiting the Disneyland Resort with Preschoolers – Fact Sheet
There’s nothing like a young child’s first encounter with Mickey Mouse at the Disneyland Resort. As the child’s eyes light up with wonder and amazement, family memories begin, and those memories are sure to last a lifetime. From these cherished character experiences to attractions that are ideal for toddlers plus healthy dining options, there’s so much magic for little ones to enjoy. Another plus for families with small children is the close proximity of both theme parks and the hotels of the Disneyland Resort, making this a walking resort that’s easy to navigate. Complimentary resources and services also are available to enhance a visit with young children.
Guest Services
- Baby Care Centers: In Disneyland Park at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. and in Disney California Adventure Park at Pacific Wharf, guests will find complimentary Baby Care Centers. These comfortable staffed locations offer nursing rooms, changing rooms, feeding areas, microwaves and more.
- Family-friendly restrooms: Families will find companion restrooms conveniently located throughout both parks. With six companion restrooms at Disneyland, and five at Disney California Adventure, parents have convenient options with this public restroom alternative.
- Secured items: Four Locker locations are available for storing valuable items during a visit, with two in the main entrance plaza, one on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland and another on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure. Parents of young children may benefit from this service by safely stowing items they do not wish to leave in their stroller.
- Renowned guest service: Guests will find friendly cast members ready to answer questions at City Hall in Disneyland and the Chamber of Commerce in Disney California Adventure. Parents will appreciate conveniently located information boards featuring attraction wait times at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland, and at the end of Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure. Guest relations kiosks are located throughout both parks, with supplies of park maps and time schedules.
Enchanted Evening Options Now Available to Book Through Feb. 28, 2019
Make your romantic getaway even more special with an Enchanted Evening Honeymoon or Enchanted Evening Romance package option, now available to book through Feb. 28, 2019.
These additional options for Walt Disney Travel Company packages include:
- Two exclusive honeymoon or romance-themed MagicBands (encourage your Clients to create or sign into their My Disney Experience account at disneyworld.com to link their package reservation)
- Two exclusive romance-themed keepsake luggage tags
- Two admissions to the Fireworks Dessert Party at Magic Kingdom® Park featuring Happily Ever After plus, a small celebratory treat
And don’t forget, the Enchanted Evening package option is commissionable for new bookings!
he Enchanted Evening option can be added to any Walt Disney Travel Company Walt Disney World Resort Hotel package. It is not available at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, Walt Disney World Gateway Hotels or Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels.
Blockout Dates:
Aug. 17, 24, 28 & 31; Sept. 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30; Oct. 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30 & 31; Nov. 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29 & 30; Dec.2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18 & 20-31
These Enchanted Evening package options can be added to Walt Disney Travel Company Magic Your Way Packages. The Fireworks Dessert Party is available seven days a week, excluding blockout dates. Magic Kingdom Theme Park admission is required and is not included. If Guests wish to visit other theme parks on the same day their Magic Your Way ticket needs to include the Park Hopper Option. Enchanted Evening option must be booked a minimum of 7 days prior to arrival.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
Disney’s new app could make standing in line for rides fun
The Play Disney Parks app hopes to bring some Disney Magic into waiting in line.
Disneyland Resort Gives Guests a Treat: More Days Than Ever to Celebrate Halloween Time at Both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks, Sept. 7-Oct. 31, 2018
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort returns for more spook-tacular days than ever this year, enchanting guests of all ages with frightfully fun experiences themed especially for the season, from Sept. 7 through October 31, 2018.
Eerie encounters and fiendish fun await guests at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park as favorite experiences are transformed into dreadful delights. With seasonal attraction overlays, Halloween-themed décor and food and beverage offerings, plus encounters with dastardly Disney villains, happy haunts will materialize around every corner.
New this year is the popular character Vampirina, from the Disney Channel and Disney Junior hit series for kids and families, “Vampirina.” Also known as “Vee,” Vampirina arrives at Disneyland Resort for the first time ever, just in time for the Halloween season. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Vampirina at Disney California Adventure Park starting September 7. She will also make a special appearance during the “Frightfully Fun Parade” at Mickey’s Halloween Party.
The guest-favorite Mickey’s Halloween Party* returns with select nights of after-hours fun. This separate-ticket event features some exclusive entertainment, Disney characters in their Halloween attire, trick or treating at locations throughout Disneyland Park and a chance for the entire family to visit the parks after hours in costumes.
