New Fall Finale for Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire at Magic Kingdom
New Fall Finale for Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire at Magic Kingdom
Beginning Sept. 2, 2016 at Walt Disney World Resort, the finale scene in “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” will feature new costumes, décor and choreography. You'll also hear an original song celebrating autumn, from the songwriting duo of Valerie Vigoda and Brendan Milburn who composed the show’s catchy tune “On This Day.”
Darren Wittko - is rated aBest of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
New Bus Service Offers Direct Access to Disney Springs from Theme Parks After 4 p.m
Walt Disney World transport buses are now available to transport Guests to Disney Springs from Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting at 4 p.m. daily. With a drop-off location in the heart of the property, the new service puts you in the middle of Town Center, the newest neighborhood at Disney Springs.
Darren Wittko - is rated aBest of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
Disney World Explores Premium Resort Transportation Options
There have been several reports of a survey being sent to select individuals inquiring about a fee-based, or premium resort transportation service at the Walt Disney World Resort. Based on examples provided in the survey, it would appear that a resort-to-resort transportation option is being explored, especially for the purpose of early-morning dining reservations. For example, say you have a dining reservation at Chef Mickey's at Disney's Contemporary Resort at 8:05 AM, but you're staying at Disney's Port Orleans Resort. There's no transportation option that takes you between the hotels. You would have to go to Magic Kingdom and transfer to a monorail or boat to get to the Contemporary. This could take over an hour. Alternatively, you could take a taxi or Uber but it appears Disney is looking to set up their own transportation options.
Other questions in the survey were asking about when a guest would be most likely to make transportation arrangements such as at time of booking, after dining reservations have been made, after FastPasses have been selected and so on.
So what are your thoughts? Would you support a premium resort transportation option?
Darren Wittko - is rated aBest of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
August 19 is #DisneyPhotoPassDay at Walt Disney World
On Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 the Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate the art and fun of photography at Disney Parks through the first-ever #DisneyPhotoPassDay, a one-day celebration that will feature exciting offerings and experiences, including:
Special Character Experiences at Magic Kingdom Park & Epcot
Special character experiences will be available at Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot, where Disney PhotoPass photographers will capture you encounter with Pinocchio, Gideon and Foulfellow in Storybook Circus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At Epcot, a friend or foe will join some favorite Disney Characters around World Showcase, including Mushu and Mulan in the China Pavilion; Snow White and Dopey in the Germany Pavilion; and the Queen of Hearts, who will join Alice in the United Kingdom Pavilion.
Check the My Disney Experience app or the Epcot Times Guide on Aug. 19 for these Disney Characters’ schedule.
Complimentary Photo Locations at All Disney Parks & Disney Springs
There will be one location at each of the four theme parks (and Disney Springs) at the Walt Disney World Resort where a Disney PhotoPass photographer will capture you special moment. That photo will be available in the My Disney Experience app at Walt Disney World Resort to download and share at no charge as part of the #DisneyPhotoPassDay celebration. (Normal My Disney Experience registration is required to access the image).
Participate in a Disney PhotoPass Challenge
You can complete a Disney PhotoPass Challenge at any of the Parks at the Walt Disney World Resort to get a Disney PhotoPass photo on us. All you need to do is get their photo taken by a Disney PhotoPass Photographer at each of the designated challenge locations on Aug. 19. Once you've stopped by all of the locations, you can visit a Disney PhotoPass Sales Center to claim your Disney PhotoPass photo. At the Walt Disney World Resort, participants will receive a voucher for one Disney PhotoPass download.
Darren Wittko - is rated aBest of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
The Disney That Didn't Get Built - Live Show This November
Discover why the Persian Resort and many other projects were scrapped in a live show with Jim Hill and Len Testa in, "The Disney That Didn't Get Built" coming November 12, 2016 to New York.
New York: Attend a live recording of "The Disney That Didn't Get Built" with Len Testa and Jim Hill on November 12, 2016. "From the Persian hotel resort on Bay Lake back in the 1970s, to the Spain pavilion at World Showcase in the 2000s, and lots of interesting examples in between, you’ll hear what was supposed to happen–and why it didn’t."
Cost is $60 per person. Contact E.T.C Custom Events for more information and to register.
E.T.C is also offering a kids' activity corner with age-appropriate, curated activities for kids 8 and up for $10 per child.
Darren Wittko - is rated aBest of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
Four Seasons Orlando Resort Offer
I just posted a special offer for the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at the Walt Disney World Resort. For every 3 nights you stay, the 4th night is free. This hotel located between Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside and Disney's Ft. Wilderness Resort is close to Epcot, Disney Springs and Magic Kingdom. This is the only true 5-Star Hotel at Walt Disney World with the highest level of service and ammenities on property. But I have to admit, the pool area alone is amazing and probably the best of any resort at Walt Disney World. >> View Offer
Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated aBest of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
Disney To Pull Plug On Main Street Electrical Parade
The Main Street Electrical Parade's farewell show will be Oct. 9, 2016.
The Main Street Electrical Parade, will take its farewell trip through Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on Oct. 9, 2016. After its last run The Main Street Electrical Parade, will next travel cross-country to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, where it originally premiered in 1972.
The Main Street Electrical Parade at Walt Disney World Resort will not appear during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights. Parade dates and times are available on the My Disney Experience app.
What would you like to see replace this parade?
Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated aBest of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World