BOOK 2017 WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON WEEKEND NOW!

It’s the most magical race on earth! The Walt Disney World® Marathon adventure is unlike anything else.

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

A Magic Your Way Package allows our Clients to enjoy Disney fun for the whole family throughout the race weekend. They pick their favorite Disney Resort hotel and the number of days for their Theme Park ticket. And, they can even choose to include a Disney Dining Plan in their package.

Plus, when our Clients stay at a Disney Resort hotel they’ll enjoy special benefits, including complimentary MagicBands and early access to Disney FastPass+ planning up to 60 days before they arrive!

Walt Disney World Marathon – A run through the most magical 26.2 miles on Earth

Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017

Walt Disney World Half Marathon – A thrilling 13.1 run through Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®

Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017

Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge – Two days, four parks, 39.3 miles of fun

Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 and Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017

Walt Disney World 10K – The newest Marathon Weekend event

Friday, Jan. 6, 2017

Disney Family Fun Run 5K – Fun for the whole family

Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017

Dopey Challenge – Four days of fun for a total of 48.6 miles

Thursday, Jan 5 – Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017

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Disney brings back free dining, but is it the best deal for you?

The Walt Disney World Resort has opened reservations for its annual “free dining” promotion. Visitors who book an eligible vacation package at a Walt Disney World hotel for selected dates in late summer and fall can get the Disney Dining Plan added for everyone in the room, at no extra charge.

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Sneak peek of new Soarin’ Around the World at Epcot

Soarin’ will take flight once again at Epcot beginning June 17. Redubbed “Soarin’ Around the World,” the attraction will feature a new film presentation which will give guests birds-eye views of landmarks around the world, from the Great Wall of China to the Sydney Harbor in Australia.

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Disney will use Nokia’s virtual reality camera to film behind-the-scenes movie extras

Imagine if you could be on the set of the next Star Wars film. Imagine if you could watchas Star Wars: Episode VIII director Rian Johnson trains Daisy Ridley to (maybe) become a Jedi.

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Former Disney Staffers Share Their Best Hacks For The Parks

If your spring or summer plans include a stay at Disney World, you’re likely aware that there are a ton of tips and tricks for making the most of your stay. But beyond “hidden Mickeys” and trading pins with characters, here are a few smart insider hacks from the former Disney “cast members” (a.k.a. employees) themselves.

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You’ll Get to Fly the Millennium Falcon at Disney’s Two New Star Wars Lands

Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Disney Parks – Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at D23 EXPO 2015 that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla., creating Disney’s largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. These authentic lands will have two signature attractions, including the ability to take the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle. (Disney Parks

Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Disney Parks – Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at D23 EXPO 2015 that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla., creating Disney’s largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. These authentic lands will have two signature attractions, including the ability to take the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle. (Disney Parks

We already knew the (under construction) Star Wars-themed lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World would each have two big rides, one focusing on the Millennium Falcon and another putting you in the middle of a battle between the Resistance and First Order.

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New Disney Free Dining Dates Announced

Our Clients can get a FREE Dining Plan when they buy a non-discounted 5-night/6-day package that includes a room at a select Walt Disney World® Resort hotel and ticket with the Park Hopper® or Water Park Fun & More Option for arrivals most nights Aug. 23-Oct. 1, 2016, Nov. 15-21, Nov. 26-28 and Dec. 10-Dec. 21, 2016 when they book by July 8, 2016.

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

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Tickets and options must be used within 14 days of first use. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort—The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Dining plan excludes gratuities and alcoholic beverages. Children ages 3–9 must order from children’s menu, if available. Some Table-Service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase.

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

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Disney announces Tim Burton for Dumbo, Emma Stone for Cruella

Disney confirmed the casting and directing positions for a number of its upcoming movies today, including Tim Burton taking on Dumbo and a new Dwayne Johnson project.

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Disney Claims Dates for Several New Movies; Confirms ‘Jungle Book 2,’ ‘Mary Poppins’ Sequel

Hot off the blockbuster success of “The Jungle Book,” Disney has been staking out several years worth of live action fairy tales. In grabbing the release dates, Disney gave a peak at its development pipeline.

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Third And Final Show Added Due To Overwhelming Demand ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid Live In Concert’

Fans of Disney’s animated classic, DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID, will now have another chance to see ‘DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE IN CONCERT’ at the Hollywood Bowl on Monday, June 6.  The first two nights of this concert event sold out within hours when it was announced that an all-star cast of performers would be singing the songs from the Oscar® and Grammy®-winning score as the film plays on the Bowl’s movie screen accompanied by a full, live orchestra. Tickets for the third and final concert go on sale at ticketmaster.com at 10:00am Pacific on Wednesday, April 27.

For this performance, Disney Legend JODI BENSON will be singing in the role of Ariel.  She joins REBEL WILSON (“Pitch Perfect 1 & 2” and “How To Be Single”) as Ursula and the singing cast which includes JOHN STAMOS (“Grandfathered”) as Chef Louis, TITUSS BURGESS (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) as Sebastian (whom he originally played on Broadway in DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID), NORM LEWIS (“Porgy and Bess” and “Scandal”) as King Triton (whom he also originally played on Broadway in DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID), DARREN CRISS (“Glee”) as Prince Eric and JOSHUA COLLEY (Broadway’s “A Bronx Tale: The Musical”) as Flounder.

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