Celebrate National Relaxation Day on August 15th with St. Somewhere Spa at Margaritaville Resort Orlando. At Margaritaville Resort Orlando, the awareness of mental and physical wellness is at the core of the resort’s values. Reconnect with old friends, create family memories, and set out on new adventures while enjoying the resort’s safe environment, picturesque scenery, unmatched hospitality, and delectable food and beverages.
To celebrate National Relaxation Day on August 15th, St. Somewhere Spa is having month-long special offers. With any spa or vitamin therapy service booking, you’ll receive a complimentary shot of B-12 for extra rejuvenation, or book any 50/80-minute spa service and receive a complimentary CBD add-on – the perfect additions to help wash away your daily worries on your relaxing getaway.
The resort is also giving guests a one-time resort credit with their Summerzcool offer. The longer you stay, the more you save! With the code SZCOOL50, you can stay two nights and receive a one-time resort credit of $50. Planning to stay three nights? Receive a $75 resort credit with SZCOOL75. For a $100 one-time resort credit, stay four extraordinary nights in our carefree paradise and use the code SZCOOL100.
Check out some of the tips below, from Margaritaville Resort Orlando and transport yourself to a tropical paradise and be inspired, just in time for National Relaxation Day (August 15).
Listen to an Island-Inspired Playlist: “On Sunday afternoons, my wife and I call out “Alexa, play Jimmy Buffett” and we take that time to chill. That special time together is something we look forward to every week.” – Scott Robbins, General Manager
Whip up a Homemade Margarita or Tropical Cocktail: “We built a tiki hut by our pool which really transports us to somewhere else – like a tropical paradise! I like to make homemade margaritas and enjoy the weekends there.” – Kasey Bussell, Weddings Team
Set the Scene with a Calming Scent: “When I need to relax, I light the “Mother Ocean” candle, which is also the scent that is used in the hotel lobby. It smells so calm and it takes me back to the resort’s tranquil setting every time I light it.” – Sonia Lezama, Director of Catering
Enjoy an At-Home Spa Treatment: “I love going home and pampering myself with a Himalayan Salt Scrub, just like the amazing treatments at St. Somewhere Spa. I feel relaxed and refreshed afterward.” – Theresa Delarosa, Provisions
Excite Your Taste Buds with an Island-Inspired Recipe:“My favorite dinner is when I cook pan-seared crabmeat encrusted grouper, a similar to one of the signature dishes at Euphoria Fish House. My husband looks forward to it every time I make it.” – Brianna Bailey, Euphoria Fish House
Take a Relaxing Swim: “There is nothing better than a nice swim or hanging out on a pool float on a hot day. I automatically feel refreshed.” – Stephanie Simich, Margaritaville Store
Keep Manicure Vacation Fresh: “I soak my hands in warm soapy water for 10 minutes every few days to help soften my cuticles. In an effort to make my salon manicure last longer, I apply cuticle oil and massage cuticles once a day.” Juan, owner of Avalon Nail Spa at The Promenade at Sunset Walk
New Disney Crocs Jibbitz at Disney World. I don’t understand it, but apparently, Jibbitz on Crocs is a bigger deal than even I understood. I hope you can forgive me for this but, until a few days ago, I did not even know what a Jibbitz was or how they associated with the Crocs brand. Moreover, I have become a convert to the cute charms that can be attached to the Crocs brand of shoes.
Disney has released a new Jibbitz set. Features of the set include Disney Parks icons like Cinderella castle or even the famous Mickey Bar ice cream. Also available on the same set is a Crocs Shoe itself, along with a Mickey Pretzel and a fun Fanny Pack with Mickey on the front.
You can find this new set at the World of Disney in Disney Springs. The Disney Crocs Jibbitz was also spotted at Hollywood Studios. I would think you can find them at all the parks over the coming days. Just throwing this out there. We spotted people buying multiple sets at a time, so if you see them, grab them.
This new set can be yours for $17.99. Check out our video from yesterday below.
Close your eyes and imagine what if would be like to enjoy a delicious Olaf Milkshake this summer!
This drink featuring our favorite snowman is adorable and super tasty! It features a blue vanilla milkshake topped with an Olaf marshmallow with chocolate chips and licorice, making it perfect for everyone in your family.
Start by cutting your jumbo size marshmallows in half (you will need two halves for each snowman). Shape the edges of one of the halves to form more of an oblong shape for Olaf’s head. Save the other half to use as the base of his body.
Next, fill your plastic bag with chocolate icing and cut a small hole in one corner to use as a piping bag. Use the icing to attach candy eyes and to create eyebrows and a smiling mouth. Grab your orange gumdrops and a pair of scissors and cut into small triangles for his nose. While you have your scissors out, cut a small rectangle from one of your marshmallow scraps for a tooth. Attach nose and tooth using chocolate icing.
Next, grab the other half of your jumbo marshmallow and large marshmallow to build Olaf’s body. Using your chocolate icing, attach three chocolate chips as buttons. Once icing has dried (about 5 minutes) assemble Olaf on your skewer, starting with the larger body marshmallow and finishing with his head on top.
Lastly, cut three 1″ pieces from your licorice string and score one edge to create frayed hair and three fingers. Poke arms into the smaller body marshmallow and hair into the top of Olaf’s head.
For the Olaf milkshake: Start by blending milk and ice cream in blender until creamy (about 1 minute). Before pouring into glasses, rim the edges in vanilla icing using a blunt butter knife and sprinkle with sugar to give an icy appearance.
Place a few drops of blue food coloring into the glasses to add a pop of color. Once the glasses are filled, top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Finish off by adding your Olaf marshmallow creation.
“Fuel up at this space-age stand featuring melt-in-your-mouth churros with chocolate sauce. Then, before you blast off again, cool off with a refreshing beverage—like bottled water or a fountain drink.”
Earlier this year Disney announced that it would be doing away with the Disney Magical Express service starting January 1, 2022. Mears then announced it would provide a service to guests staying at the Walt Disney World Resort and now that service is available to book. Mears Connect will take guests from the Orlando airport to their Disney World hotel starting in 2022.
Disney’s Magical Express is a complimentary transportation service that takes guests from the Orlando airport to their onsite Walt Disney World Resort hotel. The service has always been “complimentary” but the price is just worked into Disney World’s packages. That service will be ending starting January 1, 2022. All packages booked for arrivals January 1, 2022 and onward will not have the option to add Magical Express.
Mears is another transportation company that offers different services for guests in the Orlando area. Now, the company will be offering Mears Connect, a service for guests staying at the Walt Disney World Resort.
There are two options when using Mears Connect: Standard and Premium. Standard is a shared service in larger vehicles (most likely buses) with monitored wait times. Premium is a direct service with a limited wait time.
The Standard service is $32 per adult and $27 per child for round trip. For one-way service, it is $16 per adult and $13.50 per child. The premium service is $200 for groups of one to four guests and increases by $55 for each additional guest for groups of 5 or more. So a family of 5 would pay $255 for the premium service while a family of 4 would pay $200.
Will you be using Mears Connect for your 2022 Walt Disney World vacation? For help with planning your next Disney vacation, contact me today! I am a travel agent specializing in Disney destinations and can help you plan a magical vacation at no extra cost to you!
The Disney Dining Plan is returning soon! Guests can enjoy Delicious Pre-Paid Meals, Mobile Ordering and Specialty Beverages Too!
Here are the details including the new Dining Plan for 2021!
Quick Service Dining Plan
Dine at any of our 100+ Quick-Service locations where you can stop and enjoy 2 casual meals per day. Just order and find a seat—no dining reservations required! This fast and easy meal plan is perfect for Guests who are on the go.
Everyone in the party ages 3 and over receives the following:
2 Quick-Service Meals (per night of stay)
2 Snacks/Nonalcoholic Drinks (per night of stay)
One Resort-Refillable Drink Mug*
*Refillable mugs are eligible for refills from full-service beverage islands at any Disney Resort hotel Quick-Service location.
Important Information
Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older and older may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails.
The specific number of meal options and snacks are determined by the number of nights included in the package stay. However, meals can be rolled over and redeemed in any order throughout the vacation.
Delight in classic dining options and enjoy one Quick-Service meal and one Table-Service meal per day. This option allows you to easily plan your meals for the day. Choose your Quick-Service meal when you’re in a hurry and indulge in a Table-Service or Character Dining experience when it’s time to slow down and savor the moment.
Everyone in the party ages 3 and over receives the following:
One Quick-Service Meal (per night of stay)
One Table-Service Meal (per night of stay)
2 Snacks/Nonalcoholic Drinks (per night of stay)
One Resort-Refillable Drink Mug*
*Refillable mugs are eligible for refills from full-service beverage islands at any Disney Resort hotel Quick-Service location.
Important Information
Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails.
Reservations at Table-Service restaurants are subject to availability.
Please note that Signature Dining experiences and some Character Dining locations require 2 Table-Service credits per meal.
The specific number of meal options and snacks are determined by the number of nights included in the package stay. However, meals can be rolled over and redeemed in any order throughout the vacation.
Indulge in Table-Service experiences or keep on-the-go with convenient Quick-Service meals—and enjoy the flexibility of dining your way each and every day!
Everyone in the party ages 3 and over receives the following:
2 Meals – Any combination of Table-Service and Quick-Service (per night of stay)
2 Snacks/Nonalcoholic Drinks (per night of stay)
One Resort-Refillable Drink Mug*
*Refillable mugs are eligible for refills from full-service beverage islands at any Disney Resort hotel Quick-Service location.
Important Information
Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails.
Reservations at Table-Service restaurants are subject to availability.
Please note that Signature Dining experiences and some Character Dining locations require 2 Table-Service credits per meal.
The specific number of meal options and snacks are determined by the number of nights included in the package stay. However, meals can be rolled over and redeemed in any order throughout the vacation.
Take advantage of even more flexibility with 3 daily meal credits to enjoy any combination of Quick-Service, Table-Service, Signature Dining locations and Dinner Shows.
Everyone in the party ages 3 and over receives the following:
3 Meals – Any combination of Table-Service and Quick-Service (per night of stay)
2 Snacks/Nonalcoholic Drinks (per night of stay)
One Resort-Refillable Drink Mug*
*Refillable mugs are eligible for refills from full-service beverage islands at any Disney Resort hotel Quick-Service location.
Important Information
Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails.
Reservations at Table-Service restaurants are subject to availability.
Please note that Signature Dining experiences and some Character Dining locations require 2 Table-Service credits per meal.
The specific number of meal options and snacks are determined by the number of nights included in the package stay. However, meals can be rolled over and redeemed in any order throughout the vacation.
How to Get a Dining Plan? Just Book a Vacation Package and choose a Disney Resort Hotel Package with a dining plan or you can modify your existing reservation to upgrade to a package that includes a dining plan once they become available...
We do not have a cost breakdown at this time. Stay tuned to Chip and Co for more details.
All you explorers and adventurers will be thrilled to know Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar will start taking reservations for lunch AND dinner beginning Aug. 11, with the first reservation date Aug. 15. We all know it’s a real jungle out there, so be sure to book a reservation!
Carnation Café at Disneyland park, opening Sept. 16, is all about classic comfort food! Start your morning with Mickey waffles, and for lunch (and dinner!), enjoy some of Walt’s favorite chili or Chicken fried Chicken. Maybe find a new favorite like the Parmesan-crusted Patty Melt or the new Short Rib with homemade Mac and Cheese.
When you arrive at Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose, Disney Princesses will greet you on a private patio for an exclusive photo opportunity. Throughout the experience, little princesses and princes will enjoy fun Princess-themed activities and receive a special keepsake to remember their special morning!
The menu at this magical breakfast features delicious breakfast and luncheon offerings. Start with three-tier towers of appetizers, which may include chia and granola parfait with mango, kiwi, and coconut; ham and cheese sandwiches with cranberry cream cheese, and lobster salad crostini with a dinglehopper. (How cute is that?)
Kids can choose from house-made mac ‘n’ cheese, princess waffles, and barbecue beef sliders for the main course. A selection of savory options for adults includes scrambled eggs, turkey sausages, vegetables, and a selection of meats, such as applewood-smoked pork belly and braised short ribs.
Chocolate princess cake pops, petite raspberry tarts, seashell macarons, sorbet, and more are the perfect sweet ending to this enchanting experience.
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa opens on Aug. 26, with booking available Aug.11.
The fantastic all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast and dinner buffets and serving stations at Goofy’s Kitchen will welcome guests back starting Aug. 18. Although Goofy and Friends will not be hosting at the reopening, they will be returning at a later day – stay tuned for more details.
Start your day with made-to-order omelets, Mickey-shaped waffles and pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, pastries and fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables. And don’t forget to try Goofy’s very own peanut butter and jelly pizza!
Dinner offerings include fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, tossed salads, mac & cheese, and pizzas, as well as an onstage meat carving station. And a trip to the decadent dessert buffet is a must at Goofy’s Kitchen!
Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel opens on Aug. 18, with booking available Aug. 11. Note: Goofy and Friends will not be hosting at the reopening. They will be returning on a later day – stay tuned.
Rise and shine for “Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park,” an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet at Plaza Inn. Join Minnie and some of your favorite Disney pals while dining on hearty breakfast classics: made-to-order omelets and Mickey waffles, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes, fresh-baked pastries and breads, fruit, and hot and cold cereals.
Minnie & Friends for breakfast at Plaza Inn opens on Aug.12, with booking available Aug. 11.
Be sure to click the links for each restaurant for the new protocol and menus for our Character Dining experiences. While the experiences may look a little different, guests can still expect to smile and wave, snap selfies, and make unforgettable memories with some of their favorite Disney friends as they make appearances in the restaurants.
Below is the current Dining Guide. Enjoy!
Disneyland Park
Alien Pizza Planet (mobile order available)
Bengal Barbecue (mobile order available)
Blue Bayou Restaurant
Café Orleans
Carnation Café (opening Sept. 16)
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (mobile order available)
Edelweiss Snacks (mobile order available)
French Market Restaurant (mobile order available)
Galactic Grill (mobile order available)
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (mobile order available)
Harbour Galley (mobile order available)
Hungry Bear Restaurant (mobile order available)
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café (mobile order available)
Kat Saka’s Kettle
Little Red Wagon (mobile order available)
Market House
Maurice’s Treats
Milk Stand (mobile order available)
Mint Julep Bar (mobile order available)
Oga’s Cantina
Plaza Inn – Minnie & Friends Breakfast (opening Aug. 12; booking available Aug. 11)
Plaza Inn
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Red Rose Taverne (mobile order available)
Refreshment Corner (mobile order available)
River Belle Terrace
Ronto Roasters (mobile order available)
Ship to Shore Marketplace
Stage Door Café (mobile order available)
The Golden Horseshoe (mobile order available)
The Tropical Hideaway
Tiki Juice Bar (mobile order available)
Various vending carts serving ice cream, popcorn, churros, beverages, snacks, and hot foods
Disney California Adventure Park
Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats
Alfresco Tasting Terrace (open exclusively for Legacy Passholders and their guests through Aug. 15)
Angry Dogs
Award Wieners (mobile order available)
Bayside Brews (mobile order available)
Cappuccino Cart – Gourmet Coffee (mobile order available)
Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
Carthay Circle Restaurant
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (mobile order available)
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (mobile order available)
Corn Dog Castle (mobile order available)
Cozy Cone Motel (mobile order available)
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical
Flo’s V-8 Café (mobile order available)
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
Hollywood Lounge (mobile order available)
Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums
Lamplight Lounge
Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining
Lamplight Lounge Brunch Fri., Sat. & Sun. only
Lucky Fortune Cookery (mobile order available)
Mendocino Terrace
Pacific Wharf Cafe (mobile order available)
Pacific Wharf Distribution Co. (mobile order available)
Paradise Garden Grill (mobile order available)
Poultry Palace
Pym Tasting Lab (mobile order available)
Pym Test Kitchen featuring Impossible® (mobile order available)
Rita’s Baja Blenders (mobile order available)
Schmoozies! (mobile order available)
Shawarma Palace
Shawarma Palace Too
Smokejumpers Grill (mobile order available)
Sonoma Terrace (mobile order available)
Studio Catering Co. (mobile order available)
Terran Treats
Wine Country Trattoria
Various vending carts serving ice cream, popcorn, churros, beverages, snacks, and hot foods
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
GCH Craftsman Bar
GCH Craftsman Grill (mobile order available)
Hearthstone Lounge
Napa Rose (dinner only)
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose (opens Aug. 26 with booking available Aug. 11)
Storytellers Café (dinner)
Storytellers Café – Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast (Daily breakfast; Friday, Sat., and Sun. Brunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Disneyland Hotel
Goofy’s Kitchen (opening Aug. 18 with booking available Aug. 11. Note: Goofy and Friends return at a later date)
Tangaroa Terrance Tropical Bar & Grill (mobile order available)
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
The Coffee House (mobile order available)
Downtown Disney District
Ballast Point Brewing Company
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes
Crazy Shake™ Window by Black Tap
Catal Restaurant
Earl of Sandwich
Jamba
La Brea Bakery Café
Marceline’s Confectionery
Naples Ristorante e Bar
Napolini Pizzeria
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express
Salt & Straw
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
Sprinkles
Starbucks
Tortilla Jo’s
Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s
Uva Bar & Cafe
Wetzel’s Pretzels
What dining experience are you most excited about?For help with planning your next Disney vacation, contact me today! I am a travel agent specializing in Disney destinations and can help you plan a magical vacation at no extra cost to you!
Attention explorers and adventurers, we have some thrilling news to share…
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel will start taking reservations for lunch AND dinner beginning Aug. 11th, with the first reservation date Aug. 15th! (sorry this is not for Walt Disney World)
Intrepid explorers can test their mettle by summoning Uh Oa, the tiki goddess of disaster, with a Polynesian cocktail of little-known nectars. Partake of a Pago Pago, a sweet concoction of rum, chartreuse, crème de cacao, pineapple and lime.
Shipwreck on the Rocks, Krakatoa Punch and the Zombie are among Sam’s other antidotes for the ordinary. A boatload of beers and wines are also served for thirsty travelers 21 and over, while Sam’s No-Booze Brews will enchant half-pint headhunters.
Hungry from exploring magical kingdoms near and far? Order up Panko-crusted long beans, macaroni salad and sweet-and-spicy chicken wings served with togarashi aïoli. Chart a fearless course to crispy tempura shrimp or colorful Rongo salad and then dive into a steaming bowl of tonkatsu ramen.
Sam swears these tropical delights won’t shrink your head—they just might stretch the belly.
We can’t wait for reservations to open up for Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Hotel next week! What about you?
In case you missed all the recent Disneyland Dining News check out these articles:
Carnation Cafe in Disneyland park will be reopening next month! On September 16 guests can once again enjoy Walt’s favorite chili or some chicken fried chicken.
Carnation Café at Disneyland park, opening Sept. 16, is all about classic comfort food! Start your morning with Mickey waffles, and for lunch (and dinner!), enjoy some of Walt’s favorite chili or Chicken fried Chicken. Maybe find a new favorite like the Parmesan-crusted Patty Melt or the new Short Rib with homemade Mac and Cheese.
Carnation Cafe will be offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner when it reopens.
The Disneyland website describes Carnation Cafe as a “legendary locale”.
“Relax under a candy-striped umbrella and watch the world pass by—or unwind inside the Victorian-style dining room as waiters in vintage dress bustle past. The Carnation Café takes you on a trip to the turn-of-the-century with a nostalgic menu of delicious delights for breakfast, lunch or dinner.”
Join Minnie and some of your favorite Disney pals while dining on hearty breakfast classics: made-to-order omelets and Mickey waffles, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes, fresh-baked pastries and breads, fruit, and hot and cold cereals.
Help yourself to as much as you’d like, but don’t forget to keep a lookout for a variety of beloved Disney Characters. Make your wishes come true at the only Character Dining experience at Disneyland Park, with views of Sleeping Beauty Castle beyond. Have those cameras ready for some fun selfies!
The character lineup is subject to change without notice. Guests visiting Plaza Inn during breakfast will be required to pay for the Character Dining experience—charges do not apply to children under 3 years of age.
Minnie & Friends for breakfast at Plaza Inn opens on Aug.12th, with booking available on Aug. 11th.
The fantastic all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast and dinner buffets and serving stations at Goofy’s Kitchen will welcome guests back starting Aug. 18th at the Disneyland Hotel. Although Goofy and Friends will not be hosting at the reopening, they will be returning at a later day – stay tuned for more details.
At breakfast, enjoy offer choices galore from made-to-order omelets to cheese blintzes. Munch on Mickey Mouse waffles and pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, pastries and fresh fruit, and more. And don’t forget to try Goofy’s very own peanut butter and jelly pizza!
Head to any of the all-you-care-to-enjoy stations serving hearty fare that’ll make you smile. Create your own plate with succulent meats from the carving station, fresh catch of the day, seasonal vegetables, chilled tossed salads, mac & cheese, and assorted pizzas.
Don’t forget to save some room for the pièce de résistance—a dessert buffet featuring warm bread pudding and other delectable delights.
Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel opens on Aug. 18, with booking available Aug. 11th. Note: Goofy and Friends will not be hosting at the reopening. They will be returning on a later day – stay tuned.
We are excited to announce Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose will again be delighting kids (and adults!) with everyone’s favorite Disney Princesses.
When you arrive at Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose, Disney Princesses will greet you on a private patio for an exclusive photo opportunity. Throughout the experience, little princesses and princes will enjoy fun Princess-themed activities and receive a special keepsake to remember their special morning!
The menu at this magical breakfast features delicious breakfast and luncheon offerings. Start with three-tier towers of appetizers, which may include chia and granola parfait with mango, kiwi, and coconut; ham and cheese sandwiches with cranberry cream cheese, and lobster salad crostini with a dinglehopper. (How cute is that?)
Kids can choose from house-made mac ‘n’ cheese, princess waffles, and barbecue beef sliders for the main course. A selection of savory options for adults includes scrambled eggs, turkey sausages, vegetables, and a selection of meats, such as applewood-smoked pork belly and braised short ribs.
Chocolate princess cake pops, petite raspberry tarts, seashell macarons, sorbet, and more are the perfect sweet ending to this enchanting experience.
