Oct 30 2014

Disney World News – Early Release Of Infinity 2.0

If your kids are anything like mine, they are obsessed with video games and with Infinity specifically. My boys actually each have their own Infinity sets, because they are just that into it. When they heard that a new Disney Infinity 2.0 version was coming out with Stitch in it, they immediately had their sights set on getting it. My boys will have to wait for the national release on Tuesday, November 4, but good news for fans in the Orlando area! This weekend on November 1 and 2, there will be an early release of one of the Disney Infinity 2.0 Starter Packs at the Once Upon A Toy store in Downtown Disney. This Disney Infinity 2.0 Starter Pack contains Merida and Stitch and will cost $59.99 plus tax. A limited number of guests will also get the added bonus of one complimentary Disney figure with the purchase of the starter pack at Once Upon a Toy this weekend. Plus there will be Game Developers on hand throughout the weekend providing game demonstrations. Arrive early to be one of the first to get Disney Infinity 2.0 and a free Disney Interactive Game Piece! (supplies are limited)

Oct 29 2014

Disney Discounts For The Week Of October 27, 2014

Please check out this week’s amazing Disney discounts!

Walt Disney World® Resort

Stay Play & Dine: Save up to 30% off your hotel accommodations for a 2015 Disney World vacation. Select dates from January 5 – March 28, 2015.
Free Dining Bounce Back Specials: During your Disney vacation, you can book your next Disney vacation at huge savings! The current bounce back special includes the Disney Dining Plan for free. Book your Disney package before you check out and then contact Jennifer Hardy at Destinations in Florida for details on transferring your reservation.
Active/Retired Military Rates: For US active and retired military, save money on tickets and resort accommodations through October 2015.
Florida Resident & Annual Passholder Rates: Florida Residents and Annual Passholders can take advantage of great rates on rooms at select Disney Resort Hotels up to 35% off.
RunDisney Group Rates: Are you a runner? Do you want to run a race with Mickey Mouse? Join our VIP runners at Destinations in Florida for some of the favorite races including Disney Marathon and Disney Princess Run. These exclusive rates are only with Destinations in Florida.

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Disneyland® Resort

Save up to 25% Off Spring 2015 Vacations: Save up to 25% on Disneyland® Resort Hotel stays January 4 – February 12, 2015 and save up to 20% on stays February 13 -March 26, 2015.
Save up 20% on Premium Rooms Sunday-Thursday: If you always wanted to try a premium room at the Disneyland® Resort hotels, now is the time. Save up to 20% off the room rates, when you visit during the week days!
Active/Retired Military Rates: For US active and retired military, save money on tickets and resort accommodations through October 2015.
Book a Package for as Little as $89 Per Person/Per Day: Stay right down the road from the Disney Magic at a Good Neighbor Hotel from now through November 21 for as little as $89 per person/per day.
3rd, 4th or 5th Night Free at Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels: Visit Anaheim during select nights through December 2014. Stay at a select Disney Good Neighbor Hotels and enjoy a 3rd night, 4th night or 5th night free. Contact Jennifer Hardy at Destinations in Florida for details.

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Disney Cruise Line®

Canadian Residents Save up to 20% Off: From November 2014 – January 2015, Canadian Residents can save up to 20% off Disney Cruise prices on select cruises.
Special Rates for Florida Residents and US Military: Take advantage of special deals for Florida Residents and active/retired United States Military.

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Oct 29 2014

Disney World News – New Restaurants Announced For Disney Springs

Earlier this week the details of two new restaurants located in the reimagined Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney) were released. The first location, opening in the spring of 2015, will be the BOATHOUSE featuring steak and seafood. The second location, opening in summer of 2015, will be Morimoto Asia offering pan-Asian cuisine. Here are the latest details from Disney Parks Blog:

It was just announced that Chef Masaharu Morimoto, who many of you know from his appearances on Iron Chef America, is opening a one-of-a-kind dining experience in the heart of Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort. Morimoto Asia will be the Japanese master chef’s first-ever pan-Asian restaurant featuring flavors from across the continent. This Disney Springs dining destination will include unique exhibition kitchens showcasing traditions like Peking duck carving, and dim sum. “I’m very excited to bring this new concept to Disney, something I’ve always dreamed of,” said Chef Morimoto. “It’s a wonderful chance to share some of my favorite foods from across the Asian continent.” The two-story restaurant is scheduled to open in the Summer 2015 at The Landing (formerly Pleasure Island) in Disney Springs. Morimoto Asia will feature waterside seating, terraces, a grand hall and a cocktail lounge.

Also today, another new concept dining experience, The BOATHOUSE, was announced for The Landing in Disney Springs. The BOATHOUSE will be an upscale, waterfront dining experience that’ll immerse guests both on land and on water with live music, guided tours aboard the Captain’s piloted 40-foot Italian Water Taxi with champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries and guided Amphicar rides that launch from land, enter the water, and take guests on a 20-minute tour of the landmarks of Disney Springs. “We are very excited that the BOATHOUSE is joining the Walt Disney World family at Disney Springs,” says creator Steven Schussler. “Walt Disney Imagineering has created a wonderful, interactive, culinary and entertainment experience at Disney Springs. We are proud to be part of this magical experience.” The BOATHOUSE will open in the Spring of 2015 in Disney Springs. The restaurant’s gourmet menu (served daily until 2 a.m.) will feature steaks, chops, seafood and a raw bar. The BOATHOUSE is the latest project of Schussler Creative, the creators of Rainforest Cafe, T-Rex and Yak & Yeti at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Are you excited about all of the changes and additions to the newly reimagined Disney Springs? Please leave a comment!

Oct 29 2014

Disney World News – Move It! Shake It! Reimagined At Magic Kingdom

The Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Parade at Magic Kingdom has been reimagined. Beginning last Friday, the parade has taken on a new name and more of a dance party style. Now called the Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party, this updated experience is even more interactive and is filled with upbeat music and favorite characters. Here’s the scoop from the Disney Parks Blog:

The fun starts as a parade of giant gift boxes make their way down Main Street, U.S.A. toward the Central Plaza in front of Cinderella Castle. Everyone’s invited to follow the procession and dance along to the original song, “Party Up!” Once party hosts Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy pop up, it’s time to join in and dance with our party peeps and favorite Disney pals like Stitch and Phineas and Ferb.

You’ll “Move It!” You’ll “Shake It!” And when it comes time to “Play It,” you’ll even get to vote for the next song on the party playlist!

This street party promises to be so much fun, you’re going to want to share the excitement with all your family and friends. When you post those awesome selfies to Twitter and Instagram, be sure to tag them with #MoveItShakeItPics. They may just show up on the floats as part of a special finale moment!

Check out this video for more information about the exciting update!

Have you seen the newly reimagined Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party yet? What did you think? Please leave a comment!

Oct 28 2014

Disney World News – Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post Returns

Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post, one of the most popular parts of last summer’s Frozen Summer Fun event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is back and staying put through the holidays! Oaken’s has reopened in a new space on Streets of America near Studio Catering Co. and the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show. The new Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post and Frozen Snowground feature a larger-than-ever play area with real snow, plenty of Frozen merchandise, and those yummy Frozen-inspired cupcakes and other treats. Plus every 30 minutes or so, you may even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights shimmering in the night sky!