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Nov 1 2018

Celebrate The Season At Epcot’s International Festival Of The Holidays In 2018

With Christmas trees appearing in local shops and holiday music playing everywhere, the holiday season will soon be in full swing at Walt Disney World this month. Epcot plays host to the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays from November 18 through December 30 this year with even more seasonal delights in store for us than ever before. Here’s everything you need to know courtesy of Disney!

Discover a festival like no other, featuring the joyous holiday traditions of our 11 World Showcase nations. Epcot International Festival of the Holidays surrounds you in the wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the season, as celebrated by cultures near and far.

Come and delight in stirring live musical productions. Savor seasonal food and beverage specialties at the expanded Holiday Kitchens. And take a festive global tour—as costumed performers bring time-honored traditions to life throughout World Showcase!

Holiday Kitchens

Savor treasured seasonal recipes from around the globe at special kiosks throughout World Showcase.

Candlelight Processional

Experience the story of Christmas with a celebrity narrator, a 50-piece orchestra and a full choir – presented three times per night from November 22 through December 30, 2018.

Candlelight ProcessionalCandlelight Processional Dining Packages

Relish a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner, along with guaranteed seating to view the Candlelight Processional – a perfect way to ensure the best experience for this popular holiday event!

Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree

Chip & Dale are on a scavenger hunt, collecting ornaments for their Christmas tree – and they need your help!

JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season

Experience the joy of Christmas and Kwanzaa in the uplifting Gospel, R&B, and holidays songs of the “Joyful!” vocal ensemble, the daily performances at the Future World Fountain Stage.

Illuminations: Reflections of Earth

Thrill to the splendor of music, lights, lasers – and an extra-festive holiday finale – as the World Showcase promenade bursts to life each night.

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Oct 19 2018

Celebrate The Holiday Season At Walt Disney World With The Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package

Are you looking for a truly magical way to spend the holidays with your family this year? If so, you are in luck, because Walt Disney World Resort is offering the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package that includes once-in-a-lifetime exclusive access to some of the best holiday experiences the resort has to offer. Please remember that these packages are very limited and will sell out quickly, be sure to fill out the quote form at the bottom of this post right away if you are interested. Here are the details of this festive offer:

Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the magic of the 2018 holiday season with the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package, available for purchase from October 22 through December 2, 2018.  Guests on this Walt Disney Travel Company package will enjoy a five-night stay at a select Disney Moderate, Disney Deluxe or Disney Deluxe Villa resort hotel (checking in on December 17 and checking out on December 22, 2018), 4-day theme park tickets with Park Hopper Option and an itinerary full of holiday merriment including some exclusive magical experiences. Highlights include:

Monday, December 17 – Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Exclusive nighttime access to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios enjoying Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, and Toy Story Mania. The land will celebrate its’ first holiday season with special decor guests can’t miss.

ChristmasTuesday, December 18 – Magic Kingdom

Ring in the holiday season with tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom.

Wednesday, December 19 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Exclusive nighttime access to select attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, including Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey, Expedition Everest and Dinosaur – plus an exclusive showing of Rivers of Light.

Thursday, December 20 – Disney Springs

At Disney Springs, exclusive early-morning access to the newly reimagined World of Disney store and the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail, to enjoy hot chocolate and cotton candy.

Friday, December 21 – Epcot

Enjoy an exclusive holiday-themed buffet dinner event in World Showplace Events Pavilion at Epcot.

Because theme park admission is included in this package, guests will be able to truly enjoy the holidays at our theme parks, with all our other guests including “A Frozen Holiday Wish” at Magic Kingdom, the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays at Epcot, Flurry of Fun festivities and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Diwali holiday additions to UP! A Great Bird Adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and much more.

You can wrap up this package starting at $175 per person, per night, for a family of four in a garden view room at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort. That’s a total package price of $3,500. Example price based on 2 adults, 1 junior and 1 child.

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.  The number of packages available for purchase is limited.  Valid Theme Park admission is required to attend Theme Park events included in this package. Theme park tickets must be used within 14 days of first use.  First use must be by December 31, 2019.  Special event ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only valid on December 18, 2018. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.  Offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

If you would like to receive a quote for the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package, please fill out the form below, and Destinations in Florida Vacation Planner, Jennifer Hardy will contact you shortly. Happy Holidays!

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ChristmasSo have we got you thinking about a Walt Disney World holiday vacation now? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Let me tell you more about my friend, Jennifer Hardy. Jennifer is a vacation planner with the Destinations in Florida travel agency. Now before you close this page thinking a travel agency is not for you, give me just a moment to tell you more. Destinations in Florida is absolutely free to use! Not only are they free, they guarantee the lowest prices on Disney vacation packages!

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Oct 12 2018

Celebrate The Holidays Throughout Walt Disney World In 2018

Even with snow predicted here in Colorado for next week, it’s hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner. As usual there are tons of things planned throughout Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate the season. Here’s everything you need to know courtesy of Disney…

From captivating décor and unique character experiences to delicious treats and magical moments, there is something for everyone during the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort, starting November 8. Here is a preview of the festivities that await guests.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Guests will experience a Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, November 8 through January 6, with festive entertainment and exciting holiday touches around the park.

  • The new Toy Story Land will feature special seasonal fun, such as holiday songs on Alien Swirling Saucers.
  • Sunset Seasons Greetings returns this year with impressive new laser effects and “snow.” Guests will witness spectacular projections of beloved Disney Characters – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Olaf and others – sharing their favorite seasonal stories as holiday magic transforms the famous Hollywood Tower Hotel into scenes of the season.
  • The nighttime spectacular Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! will combine state-of-the-art projections, fireworks, special effects and music to create a one-of-a-kind holiday experience.
  • Guests will meet Santa at the Once Upon a Time shop November 10 through December 24, and Santa Goofy after he steps in December 25.

ChristmasMagic Kingdom Park

Charming decorations, holiday treats, a sparkling icy castle and more will await guests at Magic Kingdom Park, transforming it into an enchanting holiday wonderland.

The holiday festivities at the park will also include Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, a specially ticketed, limited-attendance celebration that will take place on select nights starting November 8. Each night of the event will feature an exclusive showing of Holiday Wishes fireworks and performances of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show. Guests will also experience the beauty of a scintillating Cinderella Castle, meet characters in their festive finery and even enjoy complimentary cookies and cocoa.

For more information about this specially ticketed party, please click here.

Candlelight ProcessionalEpcot

Guests will discover joyous holiday traditions from 11 World Showcase nations during Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Beginning November 18, this year’s festival will deliver a yuletide extravaganza.

  • Seasonal tastes from around the globe are served at special Holiday Kitchens.
  • World Showcase pavilions come alive with the sights and sounds of special entertainment celebrating each country’s holiday heritage.
  • Chip and Dale will be collecting ornaments for their Christmas tree. In Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree scavenger hunt, guests will purchase a map and stickers from select merchandise locations and travel around World Showcase looking for the famous chipmunks with their ornaments. Guests will then return their completed maps for a festive surprise, courtesy of Chip and Dale. Maps are available for $6.99 (plus tax).
  • The nightly fireworks display, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, will feature an additional holiday finale.
  • One of the most popular Epcot traditions, the Candlelight Processional, returns. This retelling of the Christmas story will feature a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a choir. Performances will run three times each night from November 22 through Dec 30.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

New this year, the magic of nature will receive a holiday touch with the inclusion of Diwali, the holiday Festival of Lights in India, as part of the new live show UP! A Great Bird Adventure. Starting November 8, guests will join fun-loving pals Russell and Dug from Disney•Pixar’s “Up” in discovering some of the world’s most exotic birds.

Christmas GoofyDisney Springs

Disney Springs will be the perfect destination for holiday shopping, dining and entertainment, with the chance to experience holiday magic along the way. Festivities run November 8 through January 5:

  • Guests will stroll through the Christmas Tree Trail and view custom-decorated holiday trees, each dedicated to a popular Disney theme featuring characters like Mary Poppins, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, among others.
  • At Santa’s Chalet, Santa Claus will accept Christmas wish lists and welcome guests. From December 25 through December 31, Santa Goofy will take over after Old Saint Nick heads back to the North Pole.
  • Guests will take part in Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt and discover where the mischievous Experiment 626 is hiding.

Holiday Fun at Resort Hotels 

Resorts across Walt Disney World will be decked out for the holidays. Special offerings include:

  • Life-size edible creations will take shape at select resorts. A holiday gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be home to The Bake Shop, where guests will pick up holiday treats, including the namesake gingerbread. A life-size, edible spinning carousel is a holiday tradition at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, while a holiday village with a miniature train takes center stage at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
  • In the lobbies of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, guests will take in the grandeur of massive Christmas trees.
  • No holiday is complete without a special dining experience. Holiday menus that celebrate the season will be found at restaurants throughout Walt Disney World. For holiday dining information and reservations, guests can call (407) WDW-DINE.

Ring in the New Year at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel

To celebrate the New Year, guests will be able to choose between two New Year’s Eve celebrations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration and Disney Countdown to Midnight, including an option to purchase VIP access to the Ink and Paint Club. Both celebrations will feature entertainment, music, food and refreshments, plus a viewing of the Magic Kingdom New Year’s Eve fireworks to cap off the night.

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Oct 10 2018

Epcot’s 2018 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Now On Sale

The Candlelight Processional is one of the most beloved holiday traditions at Walt Disney World, with the joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and glorious mass choir. Candlelight performances take place at 5:00pm, 6:45pm and 8:15pm at the America Gardens Theatre in Epcot from November 22 through December 30, 2018.

Narrators

Candlelight ProcessionalNovember 22 – 23: Chita Rivera
November 24 – 25: Helen Hunt
November 26 – 27: Alfonso Ribeiro
November 28 – December 2: TBD
December 3 – 6: Neil Patrick Harris
December 7 – 9: Whoopi Goldberg
December 10 – 12: Bart Millard
December 13 – 14: Blair Underwood
December 15 – 17: Gary Sinise
December 18 – 20: Pat Sajak
December 21 – 23: Auli’i Cravalho
December 24 – 25: Edward James Olmos
December 26 – 27: Jodi Benson
December 28 – 30: Cal Ripken Jr.

Please note that narrators are subject to change without notice.

Candlelight Dining Packages

Candlelight ProcessionalGuests may purchase Candlelight Dining Packages to reserve a seat at the Candlelight Processional. These packages include a delicious meal and a guaranteed seat for one of the Candlelight Processional performances. There are breakfast, lunch, and dinner packages available. Breakfast starts at $38 for adults and $22 for children, lunch and dinner starts at $50 for adults and $15.50 for children. Each meal includes an appetizer, entrée, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage (or buffet depending on the location selected). Prices do not include tax, gratuity, or the required park admission. Participating restaurants include Akershus Royal Banquet, Ale & Compass, Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room, Coral Reef Restaurant, Biergarten Restaurant, The Garden Grill Restaurant , Nine Dragons Restaurant, Restaurant Marrakesh, Spice Road Table, San Angel Inn Restaurante, Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Les Chefs de France, Tokyo Dining, Teppan Edo, Tutto Italia Ristorante, Trattoria al Forno, and La Hacienda de San Angel. Guests may call 407-WDW-DINE for reservations or book online by clicking here. Hurry – Availability is limited!

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Jun 8 2018

2018 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets Now On Sale

2018 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are now on sale!

Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party include:

November 8, 9, 16, 25, 27, 29, December 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13 and 16: $99 plus tax (ages 10+), $94 plus tax (ages 3-9)
November 12, 13 and 15: $95 plus tax (ages 10+), $90 plus tax (ages 3-9)
November 30, December 7 and 14: $109 plus tax (ages 10+), $104 plus tax (ages 3-9)
December 18 and 20: $115 plus tax (ages 10+), $110 plus tax (ages 3-9)
December 21: $125 plus tax (ages 10+), $120 plus tax (ages 3-9)

The party is held at Magic Kingdom from 7pm to 12am.

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a festive and heart warming experience for the entire family. There is a special holiday parade, entertaining shows, spectacular fireworks, hot chocolate and cookies, character dance parties and even snow on Main Street! You’ll want to purchase your tickets as soon as possible if you plan to attend, because they do sell out. Please click here to purchase now!

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