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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2025 - Special Offer

See this special offer from Magical Vacations Travel in Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets.

Special Offer for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets

Get ready for a spooktacular experience at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP). This year, we have an exciting offer for you!

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom

Promotion Details:
Anyone who purchases their Halloween Party tickets through Magical Vacations Travel (MVT) from May 15th until the close of business on May 29th will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a complimentary Dessert Party for two adults and two children (ages 3 to 9) on the night of their chosen Halloween Party. This prize has a maximum value of $450!

Should the Dessert Party be unavailable on your selected date, you will have the option to choose an alternative date or receive a different prize of equal value, at MVT's discretion.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates:

  • August: 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29

  • September: 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30

  • October: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31

Don't miss this chance to enhance your MNSSHP experience with delicious treats and magical memories! Get your tickets through MVT now!

 
 


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Disney+ Offer for Walt Disney World Summer 2025

Disney releases another offer for summer travel. This time it’s for Disney+ subscribers.

Disney+ subscribers can take advantage of summer savings with special rates on select Disney World hotels, starting from just $99 per night. This limited-time offer is available for stays of 2 nights or more, for most nights between June 29 and July 31, 2025. Here are the participating room types:

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  • $99 Per Night: Standard Rooms at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

  • $169 Per Night: Woods View Rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

  • $229 Per Night: Cars Family Suites at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • $249 Per Night: Deluxe Studios at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort

  • $339 Per Night: Savanna View Rooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Please note that proof of a Disney+ subscription is required and must be submitted through the designated online form. The Disney+ subscriber with an active subscription must be present during the stay.

 
 


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Airport Luggage Assistance Returns to Disney World (sort of)

Disney has started piloting an airport luggage assistance program at select Disney World hotels!

Guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels now have the option to drop off their checked luggage with Luggage Assistance for direct delivery to Southwest Airlines at Orlando International Airport (MCO). A third-party provider will facilitate the transportation of the luggage to the airport. 

Airport Luggage Service returns to select disney world hotels.

This offering is part of our ongoing collaboration with Orlando International Airport to help manage the high demand for travel to Central Florida and enhance the experience not just for our guests, but for all travelers passing through Orlando International Airport.

Disney World is piloting this new service and shared that it will continue to launch, learn, and adjust.

This service is now available at the following Disney World resorts:

  • Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

  • Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

  • Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

  • Disney’s Pop Century Resort

This service does not include luggage transportation from the airport to a Disney Resort hotel.

If a Guest's flight is scheduled to depart before 1 p.m., they must drop their bags off at Luggage Assistance by 1 a.m. the night before their flight. If their flight is scheduled to depart at 1 p.m. or later, they must drop their bags off at least 4 hours before departure and no later than 1 p.m.

Guests can contact or visit Luggage Assistance for any questions inside their hotel lobby.

Rumors are going around Orlando that this service may be expanded and we could possibly see the return of an airport shuttle service on a motor coach. This is only a rumor and not confirmed. Stay tuned to my blog for any updates.

 
 


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Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Closing in August 2025

To inifinity and beyond! Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin will close in August for a major refurbishment. Here’s what’s coming!

Exciting Updates Coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Calling all Space Rangers! Prepare for an upgraded adventure at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom! Next year, guests can look forward to an enhanced experience featuring a brand-new show scene, redesigned ride vehicles, and gameplay enhancements.

Brand New Scene

As your space mission begins, you will be introduced to an all-new character—“Buddy.” This friendly robot, created by Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios, serves as a support-bot for the Star Command team.

Buddy will help prepare departing Space Rangers by checking systems on their Star Cruisers and providing encouragement.

Additionally, guests can practice their blaster aim with new interactive target features before launching into an epic battle against the Evil Emperor Zurg.

New Ride Vehicles

New blasters on Buzz lightyear space ranger spin at disney world
New lasers on Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin at Disney World

The Star Cruisers themselves are getting a makeover! Inspired by Buzz Lightyear and Star Command, the new design incorporates vibrant colors and an upgraded aesthetic.

Each enhanced vehicle will now feature video monitors that display real-time scoring updates, making every mission even more engaging and competitive.

Introducing handheld blasters on each ride vehicle, designed to enhance your interactive experience. These innovative blasters provide better aim, enabling guests to score even more points during the ride. Ideal for younger riders, they promote active participation in the adventure.

Each blaster features an always-on laser, making it easier than ever to see where you're aiming, addressing a common concern among guests.

Additionally, the blasters are available in two vibrant colors per star cruiser, allowing for personal flair.

Enhanced lighting, sound, and vibration effects will guide players throughout their mission, ensuring a fully immersive experience. With these improvements, everyone can join in the fun and excitement more effectively than ever before.

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Interactive Targets Enhancements for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

In an exciting development, the static Z targets in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin are set to receive a significant upgrade.

The new technology will allow these targets to react and light up upon being hit, adding a dynamic layer to the attraction.

This innovation not only enhances gameplay but also opens up opportunities for additional engagement and interaction as envisioned by the Imagineers.

Recently, the project reached a key milestone, as a team of Imagineers participated in a playtest of the updated targets, blasters, and new gameplay concepts.

Playtests are an essential component of the design process, providing invaluable insights into what works well and how the experience can be refined to ensure it meets the high standards guests expect.

To facilitate these enhancements, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will close temporarily in August and reopen in the following year.

Guests can look forward to an out-of-this-world experience when they return to join Buzz Lightyear and save the galaxy with innovative and interactive capabilities. Star Command, over and out!

 
 


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Family Deals for Walt Disney World Summer 2025

Disney World has released a barrage of summer family deals. Here’s how you can save money on your vacation.

Disney World, not to be outdone by Universal Orlando this summer, has released family discount pricing. This is in response to slower-than-expected travel sales at Disney World as Universal launches the first new theme park in Orlando in 20 years, Epic Universe.
If you want a good deal on Disney World, this is it! Deals included discounted theme park tickets and another round of free dining offers.

Celebrate summer at Walt Disney World Resort with exciting new family deals:

  • 50% Off on Kids Tickets: Purchase a 3-day or longer kids (ages 3-9) standard ticket for 50% off. This deal is available for visits beginning May 27 through September 20, 2025.

  • 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket: Get a 3-day, 3-park ticket starting at $89 per day ($267 total, plus tax) for visits starting on April 6 through September 22, 2025. This ticket is for admission to EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (one theme park per day, not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom).

  • Free Dining Plan Deal Returns: Back by popular demand, get a free dining plan with the purchase of a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day (or longer) package that includes a room at select Disney Resort hotels and a ticket with a Park Hopper option. This offer is for visits on select dates from June 29 through December 22, 2025.

  • Free Disney Water Park Admission on Arrival Day: When you stay at a Disney World hotel, you’ll get free admission to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park on the day you check in.

  • Disney Resort Room Deals: Save up to 30% on select Disney Resort hotel rooms when you stay longer for visits beginning August 1 through October 11, 2025. Special deals on rooms are also available for Florida Residents and Annual Passholders.

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Disney World Drops Virtual Quques on 2 New Rides

Disney World drops virtual queues on 2 popular attractions. I applaud this decision.

Beginning today, you can experience Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT through either a standby queue or a Lightning Lane option.

I appreciate the added choice and flexibility that the standby queue provides. Getting up early to snag a virtual queue at 7 am could not have improved guest satisfaction. Especially for those who didn’t get in.

It wasn’t a great system. You pay $200 per person to get in the park, and then find out you missed the virtual queue signup or that you need to spend even more money just to ride to Tiana or Guardians. It was heartbreaking to hear guests asking Cast Members how they get their family on these rides only to find out that passes are sold out.

I applaud Disney for reconsidering this policy. It’s the right thing to do.

 
 


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Save at Disney World This Fall With These New Offers (2024)

Fall and holiday offers coming soon for Walt Disney World travel!

Disney World just released news that Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be returning in 2024. That’s great news! But I have even more great news to share. Hmm, actually let me put it like this, “But wait! There’s more!” (That’s better.)

Disney World will also have a room offer for fall and holiday travel dates, plus a FREE Park Hopper offer.

Disney World Holiday Discounts and Offers 2024

Starting on June 27, 2024 guests can save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights from

  • October 6 to November 21

  • November 24 to December 25

FREE Disney World Park Hopper Offer

Guests can also get free Park Hopper option added to their tickets when they upgrade to a Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a non-discounted 4-day or longer date-based ticket.




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