Check out the latest construction photos for the new DVC tower at Polynesian Village Resort. There isn’t a lot to see at the moment but at least you can visualize the size of it.
Here is an artist rendering of what the final tower will look like.
Celebrate the Holidays with New Walt Disney World Resort Offers
When you stay in the magic this holiday season, you can save on select Disney Resort Hotels!
DISNEY+ OFFER
Disney+ subscribers save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels from October 22 – November 2, 2023 and November 26 – December 25, 2023.
ROOM ONLY OFFER
You can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels on stays most nights October 2 to December 25, 2023.
FLORIDA RESIDENT OFFER
Florida Residents save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays most nights October 2 through December 25, 2023.
There will also be an Annual Passholder offer during this time period, with a savings of up to 35% at select hotels.
When you stay at a Disney Resort hotel, you’ll enjoy 30 minutes early entry to every theme park—every day.
For more details feel free to reach out to any Travel Agent at Wish Upon a Star with Us.
BREAKING: New Nighttime Holiday Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
It’s a holiday vibe like never before. Sights of sparkling décor, sounds of modern beats over classic holiday songs, tastes of craft cocktails and decadent dishes. It’s nostalgic and it’s glitz and glam galore. This is Disney Jollywood Nights – a new, separately ticketed event from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on 10 select nights November 11-December 20, 2023.
Get ready to dress in your holiday glam best or festive flair, dance the night away to merry mashups, indulge in divine treats and bubbling spirits, and snap selfies with iconic characters during this new festive event. For an extra dose of cheer, the party wraps with the return of the nighttime spectacular, Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! You’ll be in fa la la la la la la la land before you can say Tinseltown!
Experience holiday vibes throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios with entertainment areas inspired by different genres
- Guests will be welcomed to Disney Jollywood Nights with a DJ spinning a mix of holiday tunes. Commissary Lane comes to life with a lively Latin Street Fair. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy host a live holiday special at Theater of the Stars with some of their Disney friends. And… what’s this? Hyperion Theater will host a spirited sing-along – more details to come.
- Encounter glitz and glamor galore at two limited-capacity entertainment experiences – a jazz lounge at The Hollywood Brown Derby and an other-worldly soiree at The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard.
- Wrap up the night and enjoy the return of a festive favorite, Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! This Santa-sized nighttime spectacular is jam-packed with music, fireworks, special effects and dazzling state-of-the-art projections.
Snap selfies with unique photo opportunities throughout the night
Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party 2023 Dates and Details Announced
On 25 select nights, Nov. 9-Dec. 22, this separately ticketed event will welcome guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Magic Kingdom. Holiday magic is unwrapped with the return of festive favorites like the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration”, the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” Guests can also look forward to enjoying some of their favorite classic and thrill attractions, including Tron Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, which will use a virtual queue* during the event.
Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are limited and can be purchased online beginning July 6. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can begin purchasing tickets as early as June 29. Ticket prices will range from $159-$199 per person. The party dates are:
- November 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30
- December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22
Breaking: New “Frozen Holiday Surprise” Coming to Magic Kingdom
For the first time in forever, guests will be able to join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the Snowgies in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom for Frozen Holiday Surprise, a brand new Frozen-inspired entertainment experience that will illuminate the castle in a whole new way. This delightful new offering can be seen during regular park hours and during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting holiday addition.
Spooky Fun and Merry Magic Await Disney Cruise Line Guests on Halloween and Holiday Cruises in Fall 2024
June 13, 2023
The fun of fall and winter holidays will meet the magic of Disney Cruise Line in late 2024 with the return of Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises. With rare itineraries to Hawaii and the South Pacific and more opportunities to visit Disney’s newest island destination in The Bahamas, families will have the chance to experience the fall seasons at sea in new and exciting ways.
Bookings open to the public on June 26, 2023. Clients that are Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club and select other affinity groups may take advantage of the following extended early booking windows:
- Pearl Castaway Club Members: Monday, June 19, 2023
- Platinum Castaway Club Members, Golden Oak and Club 33 Members: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
- Gold Castaway Club Members: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
- Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club and Adventure Insiders: Thursday, June 22, 2023
- Bookings open to all Guests: Monday, June 26, 2023
Halloween on the High Seas
Halloween on the High Seas returns to Disney Cruise Line in mid-September through October 2024. This season of extra-special sailings will bring the fun of Halloween to guests on select cruises across the fleet with a host of added entertainment. Families will dress up and join Disney characters in their Halloween costumes; dance the night away at a spooky celebration on the upper decks; enjoy spinetingling themed food and beverages; and immerse themselves in a ghostly ship takeover with elaborate décor and a magical Pumpkin Tree.
From Port Canaveral, Florida, the Disney Wish will sail three- and four-night Bahamian voyages full of frightful fun, while the Disney Fantasy will offer these special themed cruises with lengths varying from four, six and seven nights. Four- and six-night sailings on board the Disney Fantasy will take families to The Bahamas, while seven-night escapes will transport guests to fan-favorite destinations throughout The Bahamas and Caribbean.
The Disney Magic will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on vacations ranging from three to five nights to tropical destinations in The Bahamas and Caribbean. Select sailings on both the Disney Magic and the Disney Fantasy will include a chance for families to discover fun and relaxation at Disney Cruise Line’s newest destination in The Bahamas. Located on the island of Eleuthera at Lighthouse Point, this vibrant beach retreat will be a unique celebration of Bahamian culture brought to life with the quality and service of a Disney vacation.
Very Merrytime Cruises
From mid-November through December 2024, the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be decked from bow to stern with holiday cheer and entertainment during Very Merrytime Cruises. Holiday magic will be unwrapped for the whole family with joyful holiday décor; favorite characters in their finest festive attire; themed activities that are merry and bright; and celebrations on deck that are full of holiday spirit.
Families who want to spend the most wonderful time of the year with Disney Cruise Line will have opportunities to sail from two home ports in Florida, as well as a selection of cruises from Galveston, Texas.
Short holiday getaways will be offered from both home ports in the Sunshine State, with a selection of three- and four-night Bahamian Very Merrytime voyages on the Disney Wish from Port Canaveral and four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Disney Dream.
The Disney Fantasy will also embark a variety of four-night Very Merrytime sailings to The Bahamas, along with longer six- and seven-night itineraries in November and December. Select voyages on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy will include a day of fun in the sun along the white sand beaches of Disney Cruise Line’s newest destination at Lighthouse Point during the holiday season.
Cheerful cruises from Galveston aboard the Disney Magic will range in length from four to six nights, allowing families to celebrate the holiday season together while visiting tropical ports of call throughout the Caribbean.
Special Sailings to Hawaii and the South Pacific
In addition to the festive themed sailings, Disney Cruise Line guests can experience bucket-list itineraries in late 2024. The Disney Wonder will sail from Vancouver, Canada, to Honolulu, Hawaii, in late September with stops on the islands of Kauai, Maui and Hawaii before arriving in Oahu. From Hawaii, the Disney Wonder will embark on a transpacific voyage to Sydney, Australia, that will take families through the South Pacific to visit once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Fiji, American Samoa and New Caledonia.
Disney Cruise Line will then set sail on its second season of vacations from Australia and New Zealand, bringing the magic of Disney close to home for local families in the region.
Disneyland Celebrates Halfway to the Holidays with First Look at Mickey’s New Holiday Outfit and More
June 13, 2023
Is it ever too early to start counting down to the holidays? While it may not be time to dig out that ugly sweater just yet, Disneyland Resort is giving you a sneak peek at the new cozy wintertime attire that Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be sporting this holiday season and confirming the return of just some holiday favorites! There are even festive treats your clients can enjoy NOW, in celebration of Halfway to the Holidays, because why should we have to wait until December to treat ourselves to some irresistibly delicious sips and bites?
Mickey and his crew always look their best for the holidays, and this year will be no different. Check out the mid-century modern inspired looks they’ll sport in Disneyland Park, putting a spin on the classic red and green with the addition of pastel colors and playful prints. These looks will include snowy sparkle, and please peep their matching holly brooches crafted by Minnie Mouse herself. These looks “sleigh!”
Craving even more holiday cheer to look forward to? Well, we’re thrilled to share that the fan-favorite attraction transformation “it’s a small world” Holiday will return to Disneyland Park this holiday season! This is always a must-do during the holidays!
If your clients are ready to celebrate the holidays NOW, they’re in luck. They don’t have to wait until December to delight in Gingerbread Man Macarons, available today through June 15 at Kayla’s Cake in Downtown Disney District. We can’t decide if they’re more adorable or delicious. Speaking of adorable and delicious gingerbread, we can’t wait to get our hands on the Mickey Gingerbread at Pacific Wharf Café, available today through June 15 in Disney California Adventure Park. While there, Guests can stop by Cozy Cone Motel in Cars Land to treat themselves to an Egg Nog Slush with Rumchata topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, also available today through June 15.
We are already buzzing with excitement to kick off another joyful holiday season at the Disneyland Resort, and look forward to sharing many more details about the upcoming holiday season in the future. In the meantime, let’s celebrate Halfway to the Holidays!
Festive Foodie Guide to the Return of Halfway to the Holidays
By: Disney Destinations
June 8, 2023
Happy Halfway to the Holidays…well, almost! Summer officially starts next week, which means it’s that time of year to start the countdown to the holidays. From June 13 through 15, celebrate #HalfwaytotheHolidays with us as we give you a taste of the season with announcements, sneak peeks, special treats and of course holiday fun. To prepare for all the festive fun, we’re kicking off with our Halfway to the Holidays Foodie Guide.
One of the best parts of the holidays is the delicious eats and sips you can indulge in. And what Halfway to the Holidays celebration would be complete without some? At Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, even aboard Disney Cruise Line on the high seas, we’re unwrapping some returning favorites and new delights for this limited time.
Let’s take a peek!
Disneyland Resort
Disney California Adventure Park
Cozy Cone Motel 1 (Available June 13 through 15; mobile order available)
- Egg Nog Slush with Rumchata topped with whipped cream and sprinkles (New)
Pacific Wharf Café (Available June 13 through 15; mobile order available)
- Mickey Gingerbread
Downtown Disney District
Kayla’s Cake (Available June 13 through 15)
- Gingerbread Man Macaron: Gingerbread man printed macaron with gingerbread buttercream (New)
Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Gasparilla Island Grill (Available June 13 through 15)
- Brownie Tree Pop: Returning from the annual Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House, a chocolate brownie dipped in white chocolate with rainbow sprinkles
- Gingersnap Cookie: Returning from the annual Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House, a traditional gingersnap cookie topped with candied ginger
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy
Joyful Sweets and Sweet on You (Available June 12 through 18 aboard the Disney Wish and June 10 through 17 aboard the Disney Fantasy)
- Happy Santa Cupcake: Celebration cupcake with vanilla frosting and Christmas sprinkles
Available on Various Disney Cruise Line Ships
Preludes and Buena Vista Theater:
- Reindeer Sipper: Available on the following sailings:
- Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
- Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
- Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
- Disney Magic: June 15 through 19
Preludes, Buena Vista Theater, and Luna Libations (Aboard the Disney Wish):
- Christmas Rotating Tin Popcorn Bucket with butter-flavored popcorn; available on the following sailings:
- Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
- Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
- Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
- Disney Magic: June 15 through 19
Cove Café and All Specialty Coffee Locations
- Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler: Available on the following sailings:
- Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
- Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
- Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
- Disney Magic: June 15 through 19
From holidays to everyday excitement, there’s no limit to the fun that can be had at Disney Parks and aboard Disney Cruise Line! Keep your eyes peeled next week for more Halfway to the Holidays announcements.
Happy Halfway to the Holidays!
(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)
