Why I am excited about the holidays @ Disney in a Covid year

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Greetings ~

It sounds silly I know. To say one is excited about scaled back events BUT let me explain. I have had the pleasure of experiencing the holidays at Disney for well over 30+ years. My memories from 30+ years ago are well… shall we say that they are not quite as clear as those from more recent years but alas I digress. When I worked for Disney Thanksgiving to New Years was my most LOVED time to be in the parks. There was just something a little more MAGICAL about that time. The lights, the music, the storytellers. But those same weeks are CEAZY CRAZY busy. The parks are crowded and the running to see it all is HARD.

So earlier this week I posted about the changes happening to the holidays due to Covid at Disney. Since the news broke I swear every post and article I read is how awful, how wrong, how sad, how blah blah blah. And I get it CHANGE IS HARD!! But let’s STOP and look at what is coming AND the fact that lowered controlled crowds will make this year a year to remember for all the right reasons!

Photo courtesy of Tom Bricker

MAGIC KINGDOM

•Holiday-themed cavalcades and characters

•Christmas characters (Gingerbread men, toy soldiers) will join the Main Street Philharmonic as they march through the park (usually only seen during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party which is an added expense OR just seen the week of Christmas)

•Cinderella Castle will have a display of changing projections to give guests unique PhotoPass opportunities AT NIGHT!  And let’s be honest project mapping of lights on the castle is always MAGICAL!!

Voices of Liberty @ The American Adventure Rotunda

EPCOT

• The Voices of Liberty will be at the America Gardens Theater singing Christmas carols how fun will it be to stop in and hear them

•November 27 will begin the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

•World Showplace will host JOYFUL! who will sing a variety of R&B, gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas songs

ANIMAL KINGDOM

•Will have festival flotillas

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

•Santa Goofy and Holiday Minnie and Friends at Hollywood & Vine means another character meal coming back!!!

•Special merry motorcades

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DISNEY RESORTS

*Discounts through CHRISTMAS!!

•The resorts at Disney will be decorated with trees, lights, music, and more

Hangar Bar @ Disney Springs for the holidays

DISNEY SPRINGS

•Decorated Christmas trees spread throughout Disney Springs for guests to enjoy

•Town Center, West Side, and The Landing will get MAGICAL SNOW @ night

•Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar

and let’s NOT forget

•Santa Claus can be found popping up at all four parks and Disney Springs waving to guests and wishing holiday cheer 

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Thinking of coming to celebrate the holidays at Disney? Shoot me a message I would be honored to put together options that are perfect for you and your family! Tomickeyandbeyond1@gmail.com

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Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

Fall 2021 Disney Cruise Line Itineraries and a Little Pixie Dust!

Greetings ~

In fall 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to favorite destinations on a variety of itineraries, including sailings to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico, Bermuda and Canada. Throughout the season, families will enjoy itineraries featuring Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises across the entire fleet.

Guest who are Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members and/or Adventures by Disney Adventure Insiders, you may utilize the following early booking windows:

Platinum Castaway Club Members & Golden Oak:
Bookings open July 27

Gold Castaway Club Members: Bookings open July 28

Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members & Adventures by Disney Adventure Insiders: Bookings open July 29

Bookings for all other Guests open on July 30, 2020.

Stay tuned for our exclusive on board credit when you book your fall 2021 cruise with us!!

Quarantine Day 7 Activities

Happy Saturday everyone ~

Are you getting ready for Easter? Celebrating Pesach? Just chilling at home? Need an activity or 2 for the kiddos to do today? Here is day 7 activities courtesy of Incredibles 2!! Look closely it may even include a recipe for breakfast.

Photo courtesy of Pixar & Disney

Spaceship Earth -

We have known for awhile the rehab was coming. We just didn’t know when - well Disney has now given us a date. Starting May 26th 2020 Spaceship Earth will begin its long anticipated transformation. But what does that mean? Well according to Disney it means the ride will focus on the story of humanity, following our long journey from prehistoric humans to today brought to life with magic and depth. Many of the moments you know and love will be updated in amazing ways, blended with brand-new scenes to tell a story about our human experience.

Throughout the attraction, guests will hear new narration including Jeremy Irons and see how light plays a central role in our shared human journey, coming to life in dynamic ways in a celebration of the magic that’s possible when we all come together.

Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney World

Artist rendering of updates to Spaceship Earth @ EPCOT

BOO - MNSSHP 2020

It’s that time of year! Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party dates have been released and are as follows -

• August 13, 18, 21, 25, 28

• September 1, 4, 7, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29

• October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31

• November 1

These for the cutest ghosts and ghouls include:

“Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” fireworks show (hosted by Jack Skellington, telling a Halloween tale about Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy)

“Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade,”

The “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show

Spectacular character meet n greets

Trick or Treating

and more! 

The fun also includes Halloween décor, spooktacular food, specialty merchandise, and some bewitching surprises along the way. 

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets start at $85.  Buying early, could save $10 per ticket

Message me to secure your tickets! The 31st will sell out for sure

A Magical Makeover

Did you know Cinderella animated classic released 70 years ago this month?

And in honor of those 70 years and the amazing 50 year celebration of the Magic Kingdom coming up, the castle is about to receive a makeover fit for a princess!! Today Walt Disney World released the concept art for the MAGICAL makeover about to transpire at Cinderella’s Castle inside The Magic Kingdom.

The makeover begins today and runs through the summer. But don’t you worry you will still be able to experience Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire and Happily Ever After.