Orlando Discounts for the Week of December 23rd for Disney, Universal & More

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December 23, 2013

Walt Disney World^® Resort

Ends Soon! Play Stay and Dine…and Save up to $600 at the Walt Disney World® Resorts: Here is a great offer for your next family vacation. For most stays from January 5^th through March 5^th, 2014 when booked by December 31^st, 2013 you can save $600.00 (based on a family of four) on a five night stay at selected Disney Resort hotels with the Play Stay and Dine promotion. Take advantage of some huge saving by booking now.
Ends Soon! Save Up To 35% on Stays at Select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels: If you are planning a Winter-Spring vacation in 2014, now is the time to book. You can save up to 35% off select Disney Resorts from January 5-April 12, 2014. These savings are based on availability. This sale ends December 31, so book today!
Florida Resident Rates: Florida Residents can take advantage of great rates on rooms at select Disney Resorts hotels for stays through April 8, 2014. For example, save up to 37% on rooms at select Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts from January 4- January 18 and March 14- March 29, 2014. Book December 2, 2013 – April 8, 2014. Plan a winter getaway to Disney or a Spring Break trip to the Disney Water Parks. Book today with this incredible deal, just for Florida Residents.
Military Discount: Active duty and retired members of the US military can get specially discounted rooms at Disney Resort most nights through September 27^th, 2014. Thank you for serving our country.
Ends Soon! Intro to Disney: For first time guests or guests looking to save money, the Intro to Disney package is perfect. This package includes at least a 3-Night package with your Disney Resort, 2-Day tickets, and the Quick Service Dining Plan. You can add additional nights and days at the parks, for an extra cost. This price starts from $999 plus tax for a family of 3. This price is subject to change based on availability. This discount is available for most visits from January 5-February 12, 2014. Hurry, this discount ends on December 31, 2013.

Disneyland® Resort

Save Up to 25% on Rooms at a Disneyland® Resort Hotel: Save up to 25% on rooms at a Disneyland Hotel most Sunday through Thursday nights from January 5^th through April 10, 2014. Book through January 28, 2014.

Disney Cruise Line®

Two Disney Vacations in One for Less than $800: Combine the magic of a cruise and all of the wonder of Disney World into one amazing deal! Packages are a 3 night’s stay at a value resort plus a 3 night cruise. Sailings are from January 17, 2014 through February 7, 2014. Book now to be part of this great adventure.
Special Rates for Cruises from Port Canaveral: You can escape on your own carefree, tropical getaway with Disney Cruise Line® and save 20% off prevailing rates on select 3- and 4-Night Bahamian Cruises sailing from Port Canaveral in January 2014. All voyages include a visit to Nassau and an unforgettable day at Disney’s private island paradise, Disney’s Castaway Cay, with its sparkling turquoise waters and white-sand beaches. Available sail dates: 3-Night Bahamian Sailings on the Disney Magic®: January 10 and January 31, 2014 and 4-Night Bahamian Sailings on the Disney Dream®: January 12 and January 26, 2014.
Canadian Resident Offer: Canadian residents save 20% off prevailing rates on 3 and 4 night Bahamian sailings aboard the Disney Magic® for most sailings from January 10 – February 28, 2014 (excluding January 17, 20, February 14, 17, 2014) for categories 4A – 11B.

Aulani Hawaii

Get a Free Night and Free Breakfast: For a limited time, when you purchase a minimum 4-night stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, you’ll get the 4th night free – including breakfast daily for two adults at the new Ulu Cafe. Book this offer by January 15, 2014, for stays most nights January 5 – April 7, 2014.

Universal Orlando Resort Discounts

Save up to 30% on Universal Resorts: Discounts begin at 3 nights at any of the three Universal Orlando^® Resort deluxe hotels during the best days to vacation. Plus take advantage of $150 in hotel savings including discounts on food, drinks, spa treatments and more! Vacation dates include: December 15-December 19^th, 2013.
Save up to 25% at Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Discounts begin at 4 nights at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, opening early 2014. Travel back to the 1950’s and 60’s for endless family fun at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. With its ideal location and fun retro atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy everything Universal Orlando^® Resort has to offer. The value and moderate accommodations feature family suites (sleeping up to 6) with kitchenettes, and standard rooms (sleeping up to 4). Rates valid for travel September 1^st, 2014 through October 2^nd, 2014 and November 30^th, 2014 through December 11^th, 2014.
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort: This new resort is opening in early 2014 with an incredible preview discount. This resort is inspired by iconic beach resorts of the 1950’s and 60’s. For a limited time, the whole family can experience Cabana Bay Beach Resort’s new family suites with rates starting at $104 per night for a seven-night stay to $134 per night for a three-night stay. Offering up to 47% savings off regular prices, this introductory offer is available now for purchase for stays from March 31 to June 14, 2014. Package is available for purchase now through January 31, 2014.
Universal 1-Day or 2-Day Pass with Shuttle Transportation: Take a day away from the Disney World Parks to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Book a 1-Day or 2-Day Pass to Universal Studios with shuttle transportation included in the ticket. This special ticket is only available with select companies including Destinations in Florida.

Sea World Discounts

Expedition Antarctica at SeaWorld®: Experience the Freeze! Package includes free Quick Queue (front-of-the-line) at SeaWorld’s Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin™, dining at the Expedition Café, a free photo and a third hotel night FREE!
SeaWorld + Aquatica Add Aquatica for just $40: Enjoy unlimited access to the sights and splashes of SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™ during your vacation.
Kids Free, PLUS 2nd Visit Free, through December 25^th, 2014: SeaWorld is the place for families this holiday season. And now, enjoy one free kid’s admission (ages 3-9) with each full-paid adult admission ticket.
5 Incredible Parks, 1 Ticket, Orlando’s Best Vacation Value: See more for less! This package features the Orlando FlexTicket, offering unlimited admissions to SeaWorld, Aquatica, Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure and Wet ’n Wild during your stay. Perfect for your Orlando vacation. Stay at least 5 nights and enjoy the best of Orlando! Plus, free transportation and other great benefits available when you choose an Official Hotel of SeaWorld. Package requires a 10-day advance purchase. Stay a minimum of 5 nights and as an added value, your 5th night is FREE!

At DIF we offer personalized travel planning, lots of extras and fun just for you! Call me at 832-233-4468,check out my page, here, or email me at [email protected] and we can get started on making me your personal travel assistant for free!

Disney World’s Tomorrowland evacuated after bomb threat phone call

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December 23, 2013

Saturday night Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was a little less than Magical for a little while anyway. There was a prank phone call which led to a bomb scare.

Orange County Sheriff’s office said someone called Disney and said there was a bomb on Space mountain. Since guest safety is number 1 to Disney, they evacuated Tomorrowland as a precaution. The evacuation lasted about 2 hours. Tomorrowland did reopen before the park closed.

Fortunately, there was no bomb found.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Walt Disney World VoluntEARS Give Back to People in Need

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December 23, 2013

Bringing a little joy during this season of sharing, Disney VoluntEARs served 1,300 meals to women, men and children at the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida. “We are indebted to Walt Disney World VoluntEARS for their meal service to our residents all year long and especially during the holiday season,” said Coalition President/CEO Brent A. Trotter. “In the typical Disney fashion, they provide meals that bring cheer to our residents and the touch of magic as only Disney can.” Serving food to those in need has been a long-standing tradition for Cast Members who have been doing this for nearly a decade.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Star Wars Weekends Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2014

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December 23, 2013

Gather your favorite droids, nerf herders, walking carpets and scoundrels and make plans to attend Star Wars Weekends 2014. Here are the dates for next year’s Force-filled special event.

Star Wars Weekends will be held every weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from May 16-June 8, 2014.

Weekend I: May 16 – 18, 2014
Weekend II: May 23 – 25, 2014
Weekend III: May 30 – June 1, 2014
Weekend IV: June 6 – 8, 2014

Star Wars Weekends combines the power of the Force and the magic of Disney into a galactic special event that has become a fan favorite through the years. Star Wars Weekends features the largest collection of official Star Wars characters found at any theme park in the world, star conversations with Star Wars celebrities, a Death Star-sized motorcade through the park and plenty of entertainment fun for guests of all ages.

Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for updates.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Is Frozen the Musical coming to Disneyland?

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December 22, 2013

The word on the street, Main Street U.S.A. that is, is that Disney’s Frozen is being discussed as a possible replacement to Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular at the Hyperion Theater in Disney’s California Adventure Park.

This has gotten an artist’s rendering completed on it, however the idea is still being worked around and for the moment, Disney has not announced anything regarding any shows being replaced.

Here’s a peek at the Artist’s Rendering:

Some of you may notice that the layout isn’t what the Hyperion Theater looks like. You’d be right. This rendering is actually of the El Capitan Theater, which isn’t located at the parks at all, but can be found in Hollywood instead.

Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular has been part of Disneyland‘s show schedule since 2003. Only once, in 2009, was an announcement made that the show would be retired and replaced with Toy Story – The Musical. That show was very popular on the Disney Cruise Line, however they received enough criticism from lovers of the Aladdin show that the plans were never followed through with and Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular stayed.

There are a few blogs that are reporting this possibility, but we should caution there is no immediate plans by Disney to change anything. With that said, I think with the upcoming tour of ALADDIN straight off Broadway, now would be a good time for Disney to replace Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular with a new show. Having a full length Broadway show touring the country while running the shorter musical show in the theme parks could create a lackluster reception to the Broadway Style production, as well as unfair comparisons of the two.

Certainly, Frozen has all the right ingredients to be an amazing show. Making a musical version for the parks would be a huge hit I believe. The fantastic music, the beautiful sets and costumes, and the great cast of characters would make this show an overnight hit.

What do you think? Would you like to see Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular be retired at California Adventure and replaced with a new show, perhaps even Frozen – The Musical? Let us know in the comments!

When Daniel isn’t sharing Planning Tips about Disneyland, Aulani, and other Destinations, he can be found either wishing he was at Disneyland or planning his and other’s Disney Vacations. Contact him or Request a Quote on the right side of the ChipandCo Page.

Top 10 Walt Disney World Christmas Trees

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December 22, 2013

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If you’ve visited any of the Disney Parks during the Christmas holiday season, then you know that Disney goes all out in decorating their larger-than-life Christmas trees. Each tree is customized to the park or resort where the tree is found, making them all special in their own little way. Not all are created equal and a little more thought went into some more than others it seems. During our recent trip a few weeks ago, we visited 18 different resorts plus all 4 parks, so I did thorough research to make sure I saw as many different trees as possible.

Here are my Top 10 WDW Christmas Trees.

My favorite Christmas tree is the Animal Kingdom Christmas tree found at the main entrance. The beautifully handcrafted ornaments (some are HUGE) really make this tree stand out from the others – I particularly like the lion. The best part of the tree though in my opinion isn’t the tree ornaments, but what surrounds the tree. Every year they place cute ‘toys’ and wooden cut-outs of your favorite animal characters, like Chip & Dale.

If you like a bit of nostalgia to remind you of your childhood, then you’ll love the tree found at Downtown Disney Marketplace near Once Upon a Toy. It’s covered in board game pieces and toys like Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head. The base of the tree is decorated with replicas of board game boxes. This is one kids of all ages are sure to love!

I’m sure everyone won’t agree on this one, but I love the Christmas tree at Wilderness Lodge. In fact, the whole resort is awesome if you want to just get away from the parks and have a nice spot to sit and relax in a ‘home-like’ setting. Being Native American, I like that they incorporate teepees and canoes to serve as ornaments on the tree and to represent a culture and people often forgotten. You’ll find a lot more Native American displays throughout the resort, so be sure to walk around and view these historical treasures while you’re there.

The tree at Magic Kingdom wasn’t up for us when we visited recently, due to Christmas Parade taping, so we didn’t get to see it, but I know that in the past it’s been impressive as well. Much like the Animal Kingdom tree, I think the best part of this tree is what lies below the tree. You’ll find a train set and wrapped gifts underneath. On the tree you’ll find rocking horses and gingerbread men adorning the tree, as well as classic ball ornaments. The Magic Kingdom tree is found inside the park right before you head down Main Street – it’s kind of hard to miss…

Although this one isn’t a traditional tree, I think it still deserves a spot in the Top 10. If you’ve visited WDW before during Christmas, then you know that they have larger-than-life Gingerbread displays at several resorts. The Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Tree is always one of my favorite gingerbread displays to see. Imagine a 10 ft. tall (maybe taller) tree made of gingerbread…yup, it’s pretty awesome.

Animal Kingdom Lodge is a very beautiful resort even when it’s not decorated for Christmas, so it’s no surprise that their Christmas tree is just as stunning. You’ll find African inspired ornaments adorning this tree and much like the tree at Animal Kingdom, it also features the faces of zebras and other African animals as ornaments.

The Grand Floridian is just that, grand! And of course their Christmas tree must be decorated in the fanciest ornaments and décor. You’ll find the birdcages (after all, the resort is known for its birdcage elevator), but my favorite decorations on this tree are the intertwined swans.

Although this may be the last year that we’ll get to see these trees, the small uniquely decorated trees in Camp Minnie-Mickey inside Animal Kingdom are adorable. I counted at least 7 different trees, but I’m sure I missed one or two somewhere. You’ll find themed trees for Minnie, Mickey, Stitch, Winnie The Pooh, etc. My favorite is the Winnie The Pooh tree, so be sure to check them all out this year and let’s hope they bring them back next year, even if they’re located elsewhere!

The Disney Beach Club has a very cute tree decorated with lighthouses, golden sun medallions and of course, sailboats. Just seeing the tree makes you think of warmer weather and the beach, even if it is cold outside (which does indeed happen in December in Florida…). So head over to the Beach Club, check out the tree and of course, the motorized gingerbread/chocolate carousel they have every year.

Port Orleans French Quarter is a beautiful and tranquil resort, one of our favorites to visit in the evenings. Their tree is decorated with small masquerade ball masks and other New Orleans style ornaments. The lobby and entrance to the resort are also gorgeous at Christmas, so be sure to walk around the lobby area and main entrance near the bus stop to take in all that it has to offer.

You’ll probably notice that I left out the trees found at the entrance of Hollywood Studios and World Showcase in EPCOT. I don’t find the one at Hollywood Studios to be very festive and it’s never been one of my favorites. Maybe it’s the film strip that goes around the tree, I can’t really pinpoint why I don’t like it as much as the others. The EPCOT tree just seems to lack some character to me. The tree has large Christmas ornament balls that feature the flags of countries found in World Showcase, but that’s about it. The one thing I do like about the tree is the large angel on top that can be seen from anywhere in World Showcase.

If you’ve visited the parks during the Christmas holiday’s, what is your favorite Christmas tree and why?

Testing Disney’s FastPass+ at Animal Kingdom Park

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December 22, 2013

As of December 18th, 2013, Disney has begun the testing of FastPass+ at Animal Kingdom Park. Guests will be able to reserve access to some of the “must do” attractions, such as the Kilimanjaro Safari, Kali River Rapids, and Expedition Everest.

Character meet and greets, as well as shows are also included. If you have young children, using your FastPass+ for shows such as the Festival of the Lion King or Finding Nemo the Musical could be great for you! Guests will be able to select up to three FastPass+ experiences at one time at one of the in-Park FastPass+ kiosks and make changes throughout the day.

Be aware that Disney’s FASTPASS Service (paper FASTPASS tickets) will not be available throughout the duration of this test at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Chip heard from a cast member this week the fastpass machines are covered and are on their way out.

What would you use your Animal Kingdom Park FastPass+ selections for?

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La Nouba at Walt Disney World Celebrates 15th Anniversary with a “Magical Moment”

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December 22, 2013

Celebrating its 15^th anniversary in a magical way, La Nouba, the Cirque du Soleil show at Downtown Disney at the Disney World Resort, took a moment to show its Disney side prior to its 6:00 p.m. performance Wednesday night with a special visit from Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Appearing for the first time on the Cirque stage, the famous duo was on hand to congratulate the La Nouba artists and crew as they approach the momentous milestone next week.

Since opening on December 23, 1998, La Nouba has performed more than 7,000 shows to more than 9 million guests. With an international and diverse cast of 65 talented performers, the show features funambulists, dancers, tumblers, trapeze performers, a juggler, clowns, actors, acro-gymnasts, cyclists, musicians, vocalists, skippers and circus artists. More than 20% of the original cast is still performing in the show, including trampoline artist Alexander Danilchenko, who has not missed a show in 15 years.

“We are proud to celebrate one of our longest running shows and are grateful to the dedicated artists, crew and staff of La Nouba who continue to wow audiences. What a fantastic milestone to share with our partner Disney,” said Cirque du Soleil President Daniel Lamarre.

Regular performance schedule:
Tuesdays through Saturdays at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The theater is dark Sundays, Mondays and select times throughout the year.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Explore “Disney Hidden Worlds”

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December 22, 2013

The Walt Disney Company has opened the vault for Disney Hidden Worlds, a hidden object adventure, which is free to play, where players can interact with nostalgic scenes from Beauty & the Beast, Tangled and Aladdin, with many more beloved Disney animated films to come. Disney Hidden Worlds launches today as a fully connected and synced experience across Facebook, iOS and Android devices.

In Disney Hidden Worlds, nostalgic Disney fans enter a world of imagination where Disney stories come to life. But when imagination goes awry a mysterious Villain is fashioned, bringing darkness and chaos to the created Kingdoms. Crucial objects have gone missing from each story and it is up to the players, along with their guide Chrona, to search iconic Disney scenes for components, craft the missing objects, and restore each character’s “happily ever after.”

Features:

Interact with magical Kingdoms based on well-known Disney stories like Beauty & the Beast, Tangled and Aladdin, with many more movies to come soon.

Play through Disney animated film-based hidden-object scenes and spot-the-detail scenes.

Collect ink and craft objects to help each story progress towards “happily ever after.”

Help Chrona and the Inklings save the magical Kingdoms from a mysterious villain in this original Disney story.

Play and sync a single game across Facebook, iOS and Android devices.

To play click the links: Apple and Android.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Enter for a Chance to Win a Disney Cruise

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December 22, 2013

Coca-Cola and Cinemark are having a magical contest. They are giving away 5 Disney cruises.

Get ready for a 4-Night Bahamian Disney Cruise Line vacation, for 4 departing from Port Canaveral, Florida and sailing to the Bahamas. From kid-sized adventures to adults-exclusive fun spots, this cruise has magic and fun for every one of every age. Grand prize includes stateroom, round trip air transportation, meals and amenities.

Each winner will get one cruise to the Bahamas for 4 aboard a Disney cruise ship. The prize is worth over $7,000.

The rules are as follows:

You have to be a U.S. Resident and over the age of 18

You can enter everyday through December 26, 2013, but only once per day.

Click here for the official rules.

Click here to enter.

Good Luck!

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Live Shows Make Disneyland Resort a Little Extra Magical

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December 21, 2013

“Mickey and the Magical Map” is the newest addition to a long list of live entertainment in the theme parks of the Disneyland Resort. Resort guests enjoy a variety of live performances, and many youngsters get their first taste of live theater in Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park. Even with all the spectacular rides and attractions in the parks, a Disneyland Resort guest could spend a full day and night simply enjoying the shows, large and small.

Fantasy Faire, near Sleeping Beauty Castle, also features two live shows at Disneyland: “Beauty and the Beast” and “Tangled,” presented in the Royal Theatre in Fantasy Faire.

Throughout Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, guests encounter parades, dance parties, street performances, musical groups and live shows virtually at every turn. A full list of entertainment is available each day at the park entrances and may include the following:

At Disneyland

“Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” – Presented daily, it features beloved Disney characters performing to a variety of rhythms and musical styles.

“Fantasmic!” – The spectacular long-running show features Disney characters and magical images projected on water, presented on the Rivers of America in Frontierland.

“Jedi Training Academy” at Tomorrowland Terrace

“Magical,” the summer fireworks show over Sleeping Beauty Castle

At Disney California Adventure

“World of Color” – The innovative and immersive nighttime spectacular presented on Paradise Bay combines water, color, fire, music and animation.

“Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” – The thrilling, live stage adaptation of “Aladdin,” is presented in the Hyperion Theater.

“Pixar Play Parade” – The lively playtime parade performs daily, with favorite Disney•Pixar pals.

“Mad T Party” – A hip, high-energy nighttime experience filled with music, games and dancing happens in Hollywood Land.
“Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” – Mickey Mouse is joined by favorite Disney Junior show characters, now including Doc McStuffins and Sofia the First.

Parade routes and theatrical venues aren’t the only places where Disneyland Resort guests encounter live entertainment. There are magical encounters with live Disney and Disney•Pixar characters, and the parks are filled with many other energetic and talented performers.

At Disneyland, the Disneyland Band, the Dapper Dans quartet and the Refreshment Corner Piano Player are all on view on Main Street, U.S.A. In New Orleans Square, the toe-tapping shows star the rowdy piratical Bootstrappers, the Jambalaya Jazz Band and the mellow Royal Street Bachelors. At the entrance to the Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland, guests may encounter the goofy Laughing Stock Company while, down the trail in Big Thunder Ranch, Miss Chris and her friends entertain at Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue. Each summer, guest bands play popular music for dancing at the Tomorrowland Terrace stage, and the gifted musicians of the All American College Band appear on Main Street, U.S.A.

At Disney California Adventure, Buena Vista Street comes alive with the Red Car News Boys and the outgoing, improvisational Citizens of Buena Vista Street. The swinging jazz combo Five & Dime travels through the park on a makeshift jalopy, and Goofy makes his own kind of music in “Instant Concert! …Just Add Water” on Paradise Bay. Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline in Condor Flats features Minnie Mouse and her crew in a tune-filled “travelogue” of song and dance.

The fun and inventive world of Phineas & Ferb comes to life in “Phineas & Ferb’s Rockin’ Rollin’ Dance Party” along the walkway of Paradise Pier. On the nearby Paradise Garden Bandstand, musical acts reflecting diverse cultures and nationalities share their unique talents. Green Army Men from “Toy Story” patrol the park with “Operation: Playtime!” and the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas perform regularly in the outdoor dining area of Pacific Wharf.

At Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, the wilderness recreation area in Grizzly Peak, guests may encounter The Happy Camper or view the daily Wilderness Explorer Ceremony in the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail amphitheatre.

The new Cars Land in Disney California Adventure offers in-person greetings by Lightning McQueen, tow truck Mater, fire engine Red (who waters flowers and cleans up the streets) and “DJ’s Dance ‘n’ Drive,” a spontaneous street party designed to get everyone dancing.

The live entertainment experience at Disneyland Resort extends beyond the borders of the parks, with character meals and occasional musical entertainment at the Disneyland Resort hotels, and multiple live musical performances along the walkways of the Downtown Disney dining, shopping and entertainment district. Downtown Disney also offers live entertainment at the House of Blues and Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

New Year’s Eve Fun at DisneyQuest in Walt Disney World

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December 21, 2013

Why not start your new year with my favorite phrase, “I’m gonna wreck it!”. Wreck-It-Ralph and Vanellope will bring in 2014 along with Buzz Lightyear, Chip ‘n’ Dale and … you! If you buy a ticket to the DisneyQuest New Year’s Eve Party, that is!

For guests seeking a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party, this is a perfect option. The fun kicks off at 8 p.m. on December 31, 2013, and lasts until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day. In addition to five floors of virtual fun, guests can also enjoy dinner (included with admission), dancing and the aforementioned Disney characters!

Michelle Homer, DisneyQuest Operations Manager, calls the event “a night of virtual awesomeness” and with unlimited video games, plus all the regular DisneyQuest attractions (except for Buzz Lightyear’s AstroBlaster, which will be converted into a dance floor), there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. I hear the New Year’s Eve countdown will be especially colorful.

This event typically sells out, so be sure to get your tickets early; they’re $55 in advance and $65 the day of the event (if available). You can get all the details here, or at the DisneyQuest Box Office or by calling 407-W-DISNEY.

In addition to the DisneyQuest New Year’s Eve Party, Downtown Disney will feature DJ dance parties and live entertainment in all three districts plus a variety of food and beverage offerings including unique menu items from the new Disney Food Trucks and cocktails, beer and wine throughout property.

Tip: Walt Disney World Resort guests should plan to take Disney bus transportation and drivers should allow extra time as heavy traffic is expected.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine