Travel Weekly Readers Select Disney for the “Best of the Best” Experiences

Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World Resort were honored as the “best of the best” for vacation experiences in the recently announced Travel Weekly 2015 Readers Choice Awards.

Readers selected Adventures by Disney as the best in the “adventure” category for tour operators, Disney Cruise Line as the “best family experience” in the cruise line category and Walt Disney World Resort as the best “theme park.”

Travel Weekly’s annual Readers Choice Awards honors industry suppliers who lead the way in products and services throughout the year.

Launched in 2005, Adventures by Disney provides immersive, hassle-free and unforgettable group guided family vacation experiences to more than 30 destinations on six continents – Europe, North America, South America, South Africa, Asia and Australia. Adventurers traveling with Adventures by Disney receive exceptional service while taking part in extraordinary and customized experiences.

Since first setting sail in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry and continues to provide a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and kids can immerse themselves in worlds of fantasy only Disney can create.

Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous, nearly 40-square-mile, world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom); two water adventure parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon); 36 resort hotels (26 owned and operated by Walt Disney World, includes eight Disney Vacation Club resort properties); 63 holes of golf on four courses; two full-service spas; Disney’s Wedding Pavilion; ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex; and Downtown Disney, an entertainment-shopping-dining complex.

For more information on the trade publication’s 13th Annual Readers Choice Awards, visit TravelWeekly.com

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Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks Opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Guests trekking through Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park will enjoy the new Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks. This adventurous food and beverage location rests near the foot of Expedition Everest and treats guests to an assortment of exotic drinks and eats.

The Trek Snacks menu varies throughout the day, with delicious pastries in the morning and more substantial bites such as sushi and sandwiches in the afternoon and evening. Breakfast pastries include assorted muffins and Danish, croissants and an indulgent chocolate twist. Healthful snacks offered include fresh fruit, crudité and hummus, edamame and an Asian noodle salad.

The Thirsty River Bar represents the type of cultural collision that has become a hallmark of the villages that serve as base camps for Everest trekkers. This must-stop location for climbers returning from their ascent features themed specialty cocktails, such as the Khumbu Icefall,  Himalayan Ghost and Durbar Margarita. Non-alcoholic beverages also are available, including the tropical-flavored Flying Yak and the Pink Lotus.

For additional information, visit at DisneyWorld.com/dine or call 407-WDW-DINE.

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11 Huge Questions We Need Answered After Star Wars: The Force Awakens

SPOILERS AHEAD: This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. If you want to read the spoiler-free review, click here. The rest of you, read on… but know that you have been warned.

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Historic ‘Star Wars’ Debut Gives Disney a Hit Franchise

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” shattered box office records with an estimated $517 million in worldwide ticket sales through Sunday, a staggering debut that re-established the celebrated space saga as a global phenomenon under Walt Disney Co.

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Old school Disney Channel is perfection, but old school Disney Channel around the holidays? That’s even more perfect.

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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’: A collection of cameos and Easter eggs

While you’re busy trying to find Luke Skywalker, there are many other hidden elements of Star Wars: The Force Awakens to uncover.

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J.J. Abrams explains R2-D2’s closing scene in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Video – Magic Kingdom Holiday B-Roll: A Frozen Holiday Wish Castle Show

“Frozen” sisters Anna and Elsa take to the Castle Forecourt Stage at Magic Kingdom park. With special appearances by Kristoff and lovable snowman Olaf, the show culminates in Queen Elsa using her incredible powers to present a gift to everyone in the kingdom, transforming Cinderella Castle into a glimmering ice palace for the holidays.

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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Opens to Record $238M for Cosmic $517M Global Launch

The Force is back, and it’s stronger than ever.

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“SYMPHONY IN THE STARS: A GALACTIC SPECTACULAR” DEBUTS AT DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS DEC. 18

Earlier this month, many new Star Wars offerings debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, including Star Wars Launch Bay and Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple. And, as we recently shared, the next offering set to debut, the “Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular” fireworks show, will blast off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Dec. 18, 2015.

In addition, beginning Jan. 5, 2016, guests can experience the fireworks from a reserved viewing area during a special dessert party – “Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party.” They’ll enjoy Star Wars-themed desserts and drinks. Plus, they’ll receive a souvenir stein featuring one of the most beloved Star Wars characters, Chewbacca. The dessert party costs $69 for adults and $39 for children. Tax and gratuity are included. This event is non-commissionable. Advance reservations are recommended. Book guests today by calling 407-939-3463 or by visiting Disneyworld.com/dine.

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