2019 Military Discounts Announced for Walt Disney World

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September 27, 2018

Great news for United States Military Members! 2019 Military discounts were just announced for Walt Disney World!

The 2019 Military Discounts are room discounts and the percentage of the discount is based on which category of resort is chosen. Allocated rooms for this discount is limited and like most Walt Disney World offers, some resort and rooms are excluded.

To qualify for the discount, you must be active or retired U.S. military personnel (including active or retired members of the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)). Spouses of military service members and PHS and NOAA Commissioned Corps members also qualify if they are able to present valid and active U.S. military IDs in the absence of active or retired military personnel or Commissioned Corps members.

Discounted ticket prices have also been announced for Walt Disney World. They are priced as follows:

The promotional Military tickets are priced as listed below:

4-Day Military Ticket with the Park Hopper Option for $241 plus tax
5-Day Military Ticket with the Park Hopper Option $257 plus tax
4-Day Military Ticket with the Park Hopper Plus Option $291 plus tax
5-Day Military Ticket with the Park Hopper Plus Option $307 plus tax

The 5-Day Military l Tickets are available now through December 15, 2019, and the 4-Day Military Tickets are available for purchase now through December 16, 2019. All tickets are valid from January 1 to December 19, 2019.

Let us know if you will be taking advantage of the 2019 Military Discounts!

For your free, no-obligation quote, please send an email to me, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. As an agent with MickeyTravels, I’ll be on hand to help you with everything from finding your perfect package to nabbing those hard-to-get dining and FastPass reservations. I work with all Disney Destinations. Best of all, my services are absolutely FREE. Get in touch at 1.954.401.9577, via email at [email protected], or follow along on Facebook.

Disney Cruise Line to Sail to Hawaii and From New Orleans in 2020

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September 27, 2018

Disney Cruise Line just made two HUGE announcements! In 2020, two Disney wonder sailings will be going to Hawaii! Also, for the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will also be sailing out of the Louisiana Port of New Orleans!

To learn more about these sailings for 2020 and other popular itineraries, please read below:

First-time Home Port in New Orleans
In 2020, the Disney Wonder will embark on a variety of Caribbean and Bahamian cruises from New Orleans – the first time Disney Cruise Line will have a home port in Louisiana. Not only will this provide families from the region with the magic of having a Disney ship in their own backyard, but it will also draw families from farther away to discover this incredible city before they set sail.

Before or after their Disney cruise, guests can venture into the city to savor the distinct flavors of famous New Orleans cuisine, visit family-friendly museums and parks, and revel in the sweet melodies of world-renowned jazz music. Travelers will delight in the Southern charm of this new home port, and Disney fans will find magic around every corner as they recognize the iconic sights and sounds that inspired the beloved animated film “The Princess and the Frog.”

The Disney Wonder will embark on six cruises during this limited-time season from New Orleans, including four-, six- and seven-night Western Caribbean sailings; a seven-night Bahamian cruise; and a 14-night Panama Canal voyage, departing Feb. 7 through March 6.

Long-Awaited Return to Hawaii
After a five-year hiatus, the Disney Wonder will return to Hawaii in early 2020 for two special cruises: a nine-night voyage to Honolulu from Vancouver, Canada, on April 29, and a 10-night sailing back to Vancouver on May 8.

During these dream vacations, guests will discover the breathtaking beauty of the Hawaiian Islands, including the famous beaches of Waikiki on Oahu; the views from high atop the summit of Haleakala Crater on Maui; the lush tropical gardens and waterfalls of Kauai; and the diverse natural wonders of Hawaii Island.

Popular Itineraries from Puerto Rico and California
The Disney Wonder continues its standout season with returns to popular home ports on both coasts. First, the ship sets sail for the Southern Caribbean during two seven-night voyages departing Jan. 19 and 26 from San Juan, Puerto Rico, followed by a five-night Bahamian cruise. Then beginning on March 20, the ship embarks on seven sailings to Baja and the Mexican Riviera, ranging in length from two to seven nights, from San Diego, California.

Unforgettable Tropical Getaways from Florida
Disney Cruise Line will have three ships sailing to the Bahamas and Caribbean from Florida in early 2020, and every cruise includes a day of fun in the sun on Disney’s private Bahamian island reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, Castaway Cay.

From Miami, the Disney Magic will sail three-, four- and five-night Bahamian cruises and five-night Western Caribbean cruises.
From Port Canaveral, the Disney Fantasy will sail seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, plus two special sailings at six- and eight-nights each.
From Port Canaveral, the Disney Dream will sail three- and four-night Bahamian cruises to Nassau and Castaway Cay.

Booking for these Disney Cruise Line cruises open to the public on October 4, 2018. Also, did you know that itineraries are the least expensive when they are first released? Many of these sailings will fill up soon after October 4, so make sure to start getting ready to plan your voyage today!

For additional information and a full list of sailings, please fill out the form below or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. I offer competitive ONBOARD CREDITS to all my clients. As an agent with MickeyTravels, I’ll be on hand to help you with everything from finding your perfect package to nabbing those hard-to-get dining and FastPass reservations. I work with all Disney Destinations. Best of all, my services are absolutely FREE. Get in touch at 1.954.401.9577, via email at [email protected], or follow along on Facebook.

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Walt Disney World’s Newest Sweet Treats

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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September 27, 2018

A new season means new delectable delights to enjoy at Walt Disney World! If you are looking to learn about all the new flavors you can sink your teeth into – keep reading as I am here to share Walt Disney World’s newest sweet treats that popped up this month.

Disney really outdid themselves with the milkshake of the month at the Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. The Birthday Cake Milkshake allows you to celebrate your un-birthday with a confetti vanilla milkshake in a sprinkle-rimmed glass topped with whipped cream, more sprinkles, and two mini birthday cake cupcakes. Also available over at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor is September’s Ice Cream of the Month – Chocolate Chip. And for October, you can celebrate the coming of fall with Pumpkin Ice Cream!

Prince Eric’s Village Market has recently debuted a few new menu items. My personal favorite is the Mermaid Donut. The Mermaid Donut features a yeast doughnut topped with purple icing, sprinkles, and white chocolate treasures from Ariel’s Grotto. Guests are also invited to try the new Witch’s Frozen Brew. This seaworthy slushy features frozen lemonade and frozen Coca-Cola swirled together with Monin cherry, Granny Smith apple, watermelon, and red passion fruit.

Animal Kingdom Park has also added a new seasonal treat – Apple Cider Donut Holes! The bite-size donuts are drizzled with icing and covered in cinnamon sugar. These tasty bites are served on a skewer for easy on-the-go snacking an can be found at Isle of Java.

The Mermaid Donut isn’t the only new mermaid in town! Head on over to the BoardWalk Bakery at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn for the Mermaid Cupcake. The yellow cupcake is filled with coconut cream mousse and topped with whipped cream, toasted coconut, a white chocolate mermaid tale, fondant shells, and crispy pearls. While you’re there, you can also try the new Coconut Macaroons – they’re jumbo sized and quite yummy!

And, if you want to try out even more Mermaid-inspired treats, make sure to head over to Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. There you will find the Ariel Cupcake featuring a vanilla cupcake topped with buttercream and filled with white crispy pearls. But hurry, this Mermaid Cupcake is set to swim away at the end of September. Taking its place at the beginning of October will be the Maleficent Cupcake. This chocolate cupcake is filled with spiced chocolate and topped with vanilla buttercream and chocolate horns.

Guests can be the Chosen One while enjoying the Chosen One dessert at The Artist’s Palette in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The Chosen One dessert features a green apple mousse with a caramel center.

All princesses are invited over to Disney Springs this Fall to celebrate their favorite princess with princess-themed merchandise, a royal makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, or even the Dream Big, Princess Movie Marathon – but did you know that there’s also PRINCESS CAKES? Yep! Amorette’s Patisserie is dreaming big with special limited-time Princess Cakes featuring Rapunzel (available Sept 27-30), Moana (available Oct 4-7), and Cinderella (available Oct 11-14). These chocolate chiffon cakes are made with dark chocolate mousse, raspberry mousse, and white chocolate crispy pearls. For more information on all of the fun princess offerings at Disney Springs as well as the schedule for the Dream Big, Princess Movie Marathon, CLICK HERE.

Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe has finally reopened at Epcot! In addition to some savory items like the Norwegian Club and the Ham and Apple Sandwich, this tasty bakery in the Norway Pavilion offers a variety of snacks that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Try the popular School Bread, Rice Cream (rice pudding with strawberry sauce), Lefse (soft flatbread rolled with cinnamon, sugar, and butter), Berry Cream Puffs, and more. Princess Anna even has her own treat – Anna’s Birthday Cake. It’s a chocolate mousse-filled cupcake with chocolate buttercream icing, YUM! Of course I can’t forget the pretzels. Did you know that “Kringla” actually means “pretzel” in Norwegian? Well never fear because cinnamon pretzels can be found here! Hand-made and coated in cinnamon sugar, these twisted treats are a can’t-miss item.

I can’t wait to try all of these delicious new options next week! And, yes, I mean all! Which is your favorite out of Walt Disney’s World’s newest sweet treats? Let us know in the comments below!

Let’s start planning your visit to Walt Disney World! fill out the form below, or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. I offer rate monitoring to ensure you are receiving the best available rate offered by Disney. As an agent with MickeyTravels, I’ll be on hand to help you with everything from finding your perfect package to nabbing those hard-to-get dining and FastPass reservations. I work with all Disney Destinations. Best of all, my services are absolutely FREE. Get in touch at 1.954.401.9577, via email at [email protected], or follow along on Facebook.

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The Ganachery Minnie Mouse Pinata Now Available

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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September 27, 2018

Ganachery Minnie Mouse Pinatas

Halloween is getting closer and there are plenty of holiday inspired treats at The Walt Disney World Resort to get you in the party mood! The Ganachery Minnie Mouse Pinata is one of those treats!

This chocolate dome is filled with special surprises (like milk chocolate marshmallows!). And we love the Minnie Mouse witch design in classic Halloween colors!

You can get one for yourself at The Ganachery in Disney Springs for $25

And for all of our The Nightmare Before Christmas fans, the Jack Skellington Pinata also available.

But don’t wait too long – these seasonal treats won’t be around for long! And they are too spook-tacular to miss out on!

Fall is such a fun time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. From Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party to pumpkin decor on Main Street U.S.A. you won’t want to miss all of the magic that surrounds this season!

There are so many amazing treats to eat and drink at the Walt Disney World Resort that you’ll want to try them all. Let one of the amazing travel experts at MickeyTravels help you plan the Disney World vacation of your dreams – and make sure you can experience all the tasty goodness for yourself! They will work with you to make sure every Magical details is though of – the only thing you’ll need to do is decide which of the amazing food and drink items you will want to try first! Click HERE for your No Obligations Free Quote (or use the form below)!

New Merchandise For Epcot Festival of the Holidays Event

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Danielle

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September 27, 2018

New Merchandise

Guests attending the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays this year will be able to bring home festive holiday magic. Following the same theme as last year’s festival, the merchandise features Chip and Dale, with an antique inspired ornament logo.

New Merchandise For Epcot Festival of the Holidays Event

A few of these beautiful new items have been revealed, including a new holiday throw! Guests will find a new Festival of the Holidays t-shirt, and hoodie featuring Chip & Dale, decked out for the holiday season of course. There is also a new hoodie for the holiday event! The new hoodie has a large ornament logo for the event, with Chip & Dale holding it up.

New Merchandise For Epcot Festival of the Holidays Event

The new blanket is perfect for curling up next to the fireplace, (or pretend fireplace if you’re in Florida like me) and enjoying a cup of hot cocoa. This soft plush throw is a gorgeous sapphire blue, with gold hued ornament and Chip & Dale designs.

Last year we also saw several pins, and even Annual Passholder gear, so I’m sure we’ll see more beautiful baubles as the event begins!

The New Merchandise for the event will be found inside Mouse Gear and throughout World Showcase.

Isle of Java Apple Cider Donut Holes Are The Perfect Fall Treat

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September 27, 2018

Isle of Java Apple Cider Donut Holes

Looking for the perfect fall treat? Look no further than the Isle of Java Apple Cider Donut Holes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park!

These freshly fried donut holes have diced apple pieces in them and come rolled in cinnamon sugar and topped with an apple cider glaze! You get three donut holes per order. You can get yours for $4.99 or one snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan.

You’ll find these yummy little fall treats at Isle of Java on Discovery Island. They’re prefect for a light breakfast or as a snack to share!

They are just one of the many delicious fall treats you can find at the Walt Disney World Resort this season!

There are so many amazing treats to eat and drink at the Walt Disney World Resort that you’ll want to try them all. Let one of the amazing travel experts at MickeyTravels help you plan the Disney World vacation of your dreams – and make sure you can experience all the tasty goodness for yourself! They will work with you to make sure every Magical details is though of – the only thing you’ll need to do is decide which of the amazing food and drink items you will want to try first! Click HERE for your No Obligations Free Quote (or use the form below)!

Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Save Up to 35% on Your Disney World Vacation

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September 27, 2018

Are you one of the several Disney Visa Cardmembers? Well, you are in luck! In addition to the great discounts that were announced yesterday for Walt Disney World for the first part of 2019, Disney Visa Cardmembers can cave up to an additional 10% on top of savings up to 25%!

The discount is available for most nights from January 1 to April 27, 2019. To receive a discount up to 35%, you must book your visit by January 2, 2019. To receive up to 30% off, the vacation will need to be booked by April 27, 2019.

A Disney Visa must be used for the down payment on the Walt Disney World vacation package and the cardmember must be on the reservation and must be in the room during the visit.

Like most other Walt Disney World discounts, resort and room exclusions apply. For this offer, the following are excluded: Campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

Please note that this discount cannot be combined with the current Play, Stay, and Dine discount but can be added in addition to the room discount. Contact your Travel Agent or Disney for additional details.

Not a Disney Visa Cardmember, check out the latest discounts that were just released by CLICKING HERE.

Will you be taking advantage of this offer for Disney Visa Cardmembers? Let us know in the comments below!

For a free, no obligation quote and to take advantage of this offer, please fill out the form below, or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. I offer rate monitoring to ensure you are receiving the best available rate offered by Disney. As an agent with MickeyTravels, I’ll be on hand to help you with everything from finding your perfect package to nabbing those hard-to-get dining and FastPass reservations. I work with all Disney Destinations. Best of all, my services are absolutely FREE. Get in touch at 1.954.401.9577, via email at [email protected], or follow along on Facebook.

New Collectible Disney Medallions

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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September 27, 2018