Day Cruise Around the World with This New Option at Walt Disney World

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May 18, 2017

Walt Disney World has just announced a new way to take in the sights of the World Showcase in Epcot! For $149 you and nine of your closest friends and family can take a nice and relaxing boat ride around the World Showcase Lagoon and Crescent Lake.

These hour long, day cruises Around the World depart from the Yacht Club Resort and include snacks such as chips and pretzels and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can also turn the cruise into a “cruise and lunch” with a private dining option that can be added on for an additional charge.

Cruises can be reserved 180 days in advance by contacting 407-WDW-PLAY.

This sounds like such a nice and relaxing way to enjoy your day at Disney! Let us know, will you be booking a Cruise Around the World?

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Disney Among The LinkedIn Top Companies for 2017

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May 18, 2017

Walt Disney said, “You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.”

At The Walt Disney Company, 195,000 employees operate in 45 countries to honor a legacy of storytelling that began with Walt himself, while continuing to deliver next-generation experiences across multiple lines of business—from innovative theme parks and state-of-the-art motion pictures, to broadcast entertainment and digital media offerings that engage fans on a variety of platforms, wherever they may be. A talented and diverse workforce helps drive their success, and they’re pleased to be among LinkedIn’s Top Companies for 2017. Disney ranks No. 9 on the list, which LinkedIn compiled by studying the actions of its more than 500 million members, to determine where professionals want to work now.

In compiling the rankings, LinkedIn looked at billions of actions taken by its users, focusing on three main pillars: interest in a company’s jobs, interest in a company’s brand and employee retention. The 50 companies on the list span 21 industries and, LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth says, “represent those that are most in-demand, those that have figured out how to attract top talent and then keep them.” Disney was singled out for the creative talent it hires and retains and the marketable properties the Company creates.

Earlier in 2017, Disney was recognized on Reputation Institute’s annual list of “The World’s Most Reputable Companies” and the Company led the entertainment industry on Fortune’s list of “World’s Most Admired Companies,” ranking 5th overall.

Interested in joining Disney’s team? Visit DisneyCareers.com for more information.

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Disney Cruise Line Bookings for Fall 2018 are Now Open for All Cruisers!

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May 18, 2017

Disney Cruise Line Sailings for Fall 2018 are now open for booking to everyone! Bookings opened on Monday, May 15 to Castaway Club Platinum Members and on Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17 for Castaway Club Gold and Silver Members respectively.

New itineraries and ports-of-call have been added to the lineup for Fall 2018 including a cruise to Bermuda and another cruise that will take you all the way to Iceland. Disney has also added a new port-of-call in Quebec City, Canada. These new itineraries and ports-of-call are in addition to the popular destinations of the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Also notable are the sailings from New York that include a stop at Disney’s Castaway Cay and a one-day Park Hopper ticket to Walt Disney World with round-trip transportation included!

Click here to see a comprehensive list of the Fall 2018 sailings.

Historically, cruise rates are the least expensive when they are first released. So, make sure to get your cruise on the books today!

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New Nighttime Experiences to Debut on Opening Day of Pandora – The World Of Avatar

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May 18, 2017

Between Chip’s media event coverage and some of the staff writer’s annual pass preview visits, we have covered many of Pandora’s daytime offerings. What we still are excited to experience is Pandora – The World of Avatar after the sun goes down. There are many new nighttime events that are in store for guests beginning opening day, May 27th, 2017. Our friends at WDW News Today shares some insight on what to expect at Pandora at night…

The debut of Pandora’s nighttime lighting ceremony will set the tone for visitors of this alien world once the sun sets. There will also be a Na’vi built drum circle performing 14 times per day during the extended summer park hours. The 8 PM show will be especially interesting as it will reportedly bring the bioluminescence of Pandora to life right before guests eyes. Guests will have the opportunity to play these same instruments in between performances too.

The Disney Imagineers are still working around the clock to finish the last minute “touch and respond” Pandoran bioluminescent plant life. Opening day we are hoping to see everything activated for guests to interact with.

There is also talk of ACE (Alpha Centauri Expedition) team members roaming around Pandora in-character teaching guests about the planet. This paired with the additional Wilderness Explorer challenges and badges to collect will make for a very educational experience.

Are you excited to experience the new Pandora events debuting May 27th? I know we are!

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STK Orlando Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Disney Springs

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May 18, 2017

Each guest dining at STK Orlando will be treated to complimentary champagne and dessert to celebrate one year!

Join STK Orlando in Disney Springs as they celebrate their Anniversary on May 25th. Make a dinner reservation at STKHOUSE.COM or call 407-917-7440.

Who is ready to celebrate with some free bubbly?

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Epic Gender Reveal and Proposal Caught on Camera at Walt Disney World

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May 18, 2017

We’ve all see the photos of a marriage proposal or gender reveal at a Disney Destination. Well, for the couple featured in this video, they combined both and even asked Mickey to help! It appears the gender reveal/marriage proposal occurred at ‘Ohana in The Polynesian Village Resort.

WATCH: Couple experiences fairy tale gender reveal and surprise proposal at @WaltDisneyWorld with the help of Mickey Mouse. pic.twitter.com/1HqRjYO2A7

— Good Morning America (@GMA) May 17, 2017

We wish the new parents/happy couple the best of luck!

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More Changes Coming to the Menu at Kona Cafe

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May 18, 2017

We recently reported changes made to the breakfast menu at Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian resort, and now guests will notice a change to the lunch and dinner menu as well.

At lunch, guests will no longer find the Polynesian Plate Lunch on the menu. The Kona Surf and Turf Burger and the Big Island Tacos are also gone. However, you will find exciting new options that include the Island Style Beef Burger, Lemon Grass-Scented Airline Chicken Breast, and Shrimp Salad with Yuzu Emulsion.

Guests will find the dinner menu is pretty much the same as the lunch menu, and lost dinner menu items include Kona Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin, Pan Seared Duck Breast, and Grilled Curry Crusted Lamb Chops.

Kona Cafe is known for its amazing Sushi offerings, and luckily sushi remains a menu staple at both lunch and dinner.

For those with a sweet tooth the dessert menu at Kona Cafe has also been updated. We can say farewell to the Warm Apple Tart, Banana Chocolate Crème Brûlée, and Yuzu Citrus Tart. The Kona Kone remains along with Chocolate Fondue, and the Kilauea Torte.

Even with these changes Kona Cafe will no doubt continue to be a Disney guest favorite!

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This Memorial Weekend Florida Is Expecting Over 2 Million Travelers

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May 18, 2017

Memorial weekend is just a little over a week away. With schools letting out all over the country, it is generally accepted as the kick-off of the summer travel season. According to AAA estimates, more than 2 million Floridians are expected to travel during the upcoming Memorial weekend. They are part of the 39.9 million Americans that are estimated to make a holiday trip which is a 2.7% increase from last year and the third consecutive year of growth.

AAA also reports that their travel bookings in Florida are up 17% compared to this time last year. Vicky Evans, assistant vice president of travel sales development for AAA said, “Higher confidence, rising wages and recent gas-price declines have bolstered consumer spending, leaving many Americans with more money to spend on travel this Memorial Day.” Falling gas prices, which have dropped 20 cents in the past 21 days, encourage travel as 88% of holiday tourists are expected to travel by car.

Richard Maladecki, president and CEO of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, reported that the lodging community is seeing positive numbers and that they’re expecting another successful Memorial Day weekend for their tourism industry.

In the recent weeks though the Central Florida tourism leaders have been addressing declining theme-park attendance and a drop in international visitors. This is expected to turn around with the two big theme park debuts scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. Universal Orlando will open Volcano Bay water park, with its 200 foot high volcano, on May 25th. Two days later Walt Disney World will hold the grand opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Will you be traveling to Orlando to see these theme park debuts over Memorial weekend?

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‘Delicious Disney, A Chef Series’ Continues this Summer

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May 18, 2017

“Delicious Dining, A Chef Series” offers guests an intimate evening filled with delicious cuisine prepared just for you by an award-winning culinarian from Walt Disney World. This new dinner series showcases the stellar talents of the culinary team with unique and inspired culinary creations coupled with deliciously creative wine pairings. The series launched earlier this year and will continue this summer with a final offering for 2017 in December.

Here’s a full listing of dates:

The dinners are often intimate (no more than 60 guests) and offer a wonderful opportunity for guests to meet the chefs responsible for some of Walt Disney World’s most delectable creations. All reservations may be booked by calling (407) 939-5773 daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Which dining experience makes your mouth water? Let us know in the comment box below.

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I’m Mary Poppins Y’all: Michael Rooker from Guardians of the Galaxy Stopped By Disneyland for a Special Meet-up

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May 18, 2017

Seem strange to see one of the Guardians of the Galaxy posing with none other than Mary Poppins? Think again. In a moment that has fans roaring with laughter, a scene from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 makes this Yondu and Mary meet-up at Disneyland Resort the stuff of social media gold.

Though we here at Chip and Co. don’t want to give too much away to those that haven’t seen the new film, let’s just say that it has something to do with Yondu’s funny re-interpretation of one of Star-Lord’s hilarious pop culture references.

Michael Rooker, who reprises his role as Yondu in the second installment of the film, stopped by to say “Hello” to Miss Mary on Main Street USA this week and took time out to Instagram the photo you see above. Insiders report that he was also spotted on the Storybook Land Canal Boats but no word as to whether he took time out to enjoy the new Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission BREAKOUT! attraction that is slated to open in just a few short weeks. Hopefully we’ll be seeing more of the Michael and the rest of the Guardians gang when the attraction officially opens on May 27, 2107.

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Iceland Has Been Added to Adventures By Disney as A Brand New Destination

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May 17, 2017

This morning Adventures by Disney made the exciting announcement that it had expanded its vacation travel dates into 2018. It also announced the addition of Iceland was added as an exciting new destination to explore next year. From its majestic waterfalls, massive glaciers and stunning volcanoes this country has a wealth of diverse landscapes to share with its visitors. Adventures by Disney will be inviting explorers on an 8-day, 7-night, action-packed vacation that takes you from Reykjavik and the Golden Circle in the South to Akureyri and Lake Mývatn in the North.

You’ll visit the iconic Thingvellir National Park, the meeting point of two of the Earth’s tectonic plates, see thousands of tons of water cascade down Gullfoss waterfall, and then watch water being shot 90 feet high in the air at Strokkur Geyser. Voyage the ocean on a spectacular humpback whale watching expedition and then unwind in the soothing alkaline bathing lagoon or a natural geothermal steam bath at Myvatn Nature Baths.

This vacation gets even more exciting with a hike adventure on top of a Skaftafell glacier. You’ll also embark on a whitewater rafting adventure through the glacial river of Skagafjörður. The adventure continues as you ride through the scenic countryside on an Icelandic horse.

The culture and culinary stories are also a large part of this vacation, as you learn to make bread baked using geothermal heat. You can also discover the secret to Iceland’s traditional smoking process.

Iceland is a beautiful addition to the Adventures by Disney itineraries. The total now comes to more than three dozen destinations you can visit in 2018. Adventures by Disney has also released a special offer for guests booking travel in 2018. $500 off per person for international destinations and $400 off per person for domestic destinations when booked by July 20,2017.

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More Details on the Beauty and the Beast Musical aboard the Disney Dream

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May 17, 2017

The new Beauty and the Beast live stage musical is expected to make it’s premiere aboard the Disney Dream this November. Today, Disney is giving us some details on how the recent live-action movie has served as inspiration for this new stage show and the role of the music box.

In the new film, Belle’s father, Maurice, is an artist who creates intricate music boxes. His musical masterpieces are unique with special meaning behind them, particularly one that is a re-creation of where Belle was born in Paris. This same music box propels Maurice to sing “How Does a Moment Last Forever,” the new heartfelt song about holding onto memories by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Tim Rice.

In the new stage musical, the theme of the music box will guide the audience through the story. A combination of high-definition projections, dynamic scenery and a little bit of Disney magic will open the music box to reveal the captivating details of Belle’s journey. To learn more about how the new interpretation of “Beauty and the Beast” will create this outstanding visual panorama, one that reaches beyond the stage, check out this behind-the-scenes video.

Let’s start planning your enchanted voyage aboard the Disney Dream or another Disney Cruise Ship while getting you the best rates! Prices and itineraries for Fall 2018 are now available and historically, are among the lowest when first released. Fill out the form below form below or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with 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 including Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney. 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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