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Cruising April 28, 2020

Disney World vs. Disney Cruise: Which is best for your family?

Of course, the best and the most fun option would be to go on a Disney Cruise and also have a great time at Disney World. But for many families, both is not an option. So, decisions need to be made to figure out which vacation is best for your family. Trying to decide between Disney World vs. a Disney Cruise can be tough but my goal today is to give you some things to think about to help with your decision.

I do give my opinion of which I think might be the winner in each circumstance. But, the winner truly depends on your family’s needs so that is why I say “possible winner.”

At the end of this post there is a link to a FaceBook Live I did on this subject but the opinion slants a little toward DCL.

Let’s look at some aspects that you might want to consider:

Location of the vacation

Disney World is in Florida and it always will be.

But your Disney Cruise vacation can begin in quite a few different locations. Money can definitely be saved being able to drive instead of fly or just have less driving time. Plus, you can save a lot of time in transit before and after the vacation if you leave from a port closer to home.

What are the places that Disney Cruises depart from?

Vancouver, BC, Canada
San, Diego, CA
Galveston, TX
New Orleans, LA
New York, NY
Miami, FL (while only 5 hours from Orlando this port is closer for those near Miami)

Possible winner: Disney Cruise

Vacation Accomodations

At Disney World, there are a host of options for your family. There are possibilities from smaller rooms at Disney’s All-Star resorts to 3-bedroom club level suites at the Deluxe Disney resorts. In addition, these rooms are at all different prices that fit budgets for every family. Need a kitchen for your family? Want extended family to stay with you? Or, just want your family to have a bit of room to move around? At Disney World, you can book suites to accommodate these desires. Disney world has thousands of room options available to suit just about any family and just about any need.

On a Disney Cruise, your choices are limited. There are some staterooms that can sleep 5 but most are only for 4 or less. If you have a larger family you must book multiple staterooms (some can connect which is nice) or a suite. Staterooms are also limited in space and don’t provide much room for a family to move around. Extended families might end up booking rooms all over the ship.

Other special considerations: Children under the age of 17 must be booked in a room with an adult over 21. Children cannot be even booked in a connecting room (inside door) to the parents. So, for instance, if a single parents of 4 children wants to book a stateroom they would need to book a suite. This also means that extra thinking if you want to bring a under-21 childcare provider or childrens’ friends you might not want sleeping in the same room.

Possible winner: Disney World

Ease of Communication

Communication at Disney World is pretty simple if you have a cell phone. You can easily text or call your family at any time (as long as you have the proper cell service and battery life).

On a Disney Cruise, communication is quite costly since you are outside of the United States. In order to use your cell phone for calling you must purchase a plan through your cell phone company or onboard the ship. Through the Navigator App you can text other passengers for free but only while onboard the ship.

Possible winner: Disney World

Childcare

While the Disney World parks are super fun for kids there aren’t really any options for your kids to be taken care of while the adults go out and play.

A Disney Cruise is amazing for childcare throughout your whole vacation. Let me list the ways:

During the day children can have fun in the kids club appropriate for their age group
At dinner children can eat in the kids club or eat with the adults and then half way through be taken to the club so adults can have dinner together.
In the evening, kids clubs are open for parents to enjoy the nightlife
On port days kids can stay in the kids clubs while parents go on an excursion or just explore the port.
At Castaway Cay there special options for kids too

As you can see there are childcare options almost the whole vacation. Note: for children under the age of 3 childcare is limited and must be reserved ahead of time.

Possible winner: Disney Cruise

Variety of Dining Options

Disney World has so many different restaurant options and different types of cuisine. You can find everything from quick-service burgers and fries to five-star meals from gourmet chefs. Do you want Japanese, BBQ, Italian, or African food? It’s all available at Disney World. Also, there are so many snack and dessert choices at the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Pretty much anything you could ever want to eat can be found at Disney World.

Food on a Disney Cruise is delicious and of wonderful quality. But the menu is slightly limited and there are only a few different dining locations. Don’t get me wrong, there is plenty of options to satisfy most any palate but there just isn’t the variety you find at the parks. On the cruise, there are many lovely snacks but they also don’t vary much throughout the vacation.

Possible winner: Disney World

Ease of Dining

At Disney World, there are so many options of where you can eat it can be overwhelming. For table-service restaurants, you need to get reservations ahead and for the really popular ones, you have to do so 180-days before your vacation. That can be stressful! And then you have to figure out how to get to the restaurant from where you are which can take up to 1 1/2 hours on Disney transportation. Easy probably isn’t the correct descriptive word for dining at Disney World.

On the other hand, eating on a Disney Cruise is super simple. You have an already reserved table for your family in the main dining room every night. Even if you don’t want to eat at your assigned restaurant there are only a couple of other options. As I said, super simple!

Possible winner: Disney Cruise

Motion Sickness

At Disney World, you can easily avoid motion sickness. If you are prone to feeling nauseous from movement you can avoid the offensive rides such as the Mountains, Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups, or Flights of Passage.

On a Disney Cruise if you are prone to motion sickness it is a little more difficult to avoid. The ships are always moving on the water possibly causing a problem for you. There are some things you can do to help like anti-nausea medication or patches, pressure point wristbands, or ginger. For some, taking these precautions, choosing the right ship size or stateroom location is enough for a great vacation. For others, not so much!

Possible winner: Disney World

Access to Health Care

Since Disney World is in Orlando there is excellent health care available within a close proximity. You can easily find an urgent care center or hospital. If you have complicated medical needs you might feel more comfortable being within easy reach of medical care.

On a Disney Cruise they do have medical facilities staffed 24/7 with skilled physicians, but they are not as capable at handling very complicated needs. Plus, since you are outside the United States getting back for medical care can be difficult.

Possible winner: Disney World

Mobility Issues

There is so much walking at Disney World a person should really start training months ahead of their vacation. Those with mobility issues either have to sit and wait a lot for others or get some type of assistance (an ECV or wheelchair). While using an ECV or wheelchair might seem easy the navigation through crowds can prove difficult.

Disney Cruise ships are quite large but there is not nearly as much walking needed. You are always welcome to bring a wheelchair or ECV to make transportation on a cruise ship even easier. Plus, passengers with mobility issues have the option in some ports of choosing excursions created especially for them.

Possible winner: Disney Cruise

Vacation Pace

Disney World parks are very large with a lot of places to go, things to do and see. Most people want to see as much as they can and often find themselves criss crossing the park. This means lots of walking and often hurrying to make the FastPass, restaurant reservation or show on time. By the end of the day they flop into bed with just enough time to recharge for the next day and do it all again.

The pace of a Disney Cruise is quite different. Yes, there are a lot of activities onboard and you could be busy from morning to night but it still doesn’t have the same feel as the busyness of the parks. There isn’t as far to walk and many of the activities wouldn’t be considered active. Not to mention the fact that one of the major activities on a cruise is laying by the pool or sitting on your balcony overlooking the ocean.

Possible winner: Disney Cruise

Pregnancy and Babies

Disney World is a place for all ages and stages. The youngest baby can tag along with the rest of the family for a wonderful vacation together. There will be some rides that baby will have to wait behind with someone while the rest of the family does a rider switch but still a great time. Being pregnant at Disney World is fine at any stage. Granted, all the walking and the heat might not be too comfortable and you might have to miss the big rides but still fun. If you do bring a baby along make sure to take advantage of the Baby Care Center, a quiet respite in the midst of a busy park.

To sail on a Disney Cruise, Pregnant women cannot reach their 24th week at any time during the cruise. Babies must be at least 6 months old (1 year on some, especially longer cruises). . Keep in mind that staterooms are small and so sleeping arrangements with babies can be a little challenging. Feeding young children on a cruise can also pose some difficulties. Potty training is a whole other ball game I am not sure I would want to tackle on a cruise ship. Oh, and children must be potty trained to go in the pools, hot tubs, spas, or waterslides. No swim diapers are allowed (as opposed to the resort pools and water parks which allow swim diapers).

Possible winner: Disney World

Planning Ahead

A Disney World vacation takes A LOT of planning and way ahead of vacation time. Deciding on which resort to stay at and what kind of room can be just the start of the confusion. Dining reservations can be made 6 months ahead (very necessary for popular restaurants) which means you need to have a rough idea of what parks you want to visit each day (or how much you want to park hop). FastPasses can be booked 60 days ahead (if staying at a Disney resort) which takes a little planning of your day. If you don’t plan you run the risk of standing in a lot of lines or not getting to do what you what.

A Disney Cruise, on the other hand, is a bit easier to plan. Sure it may be confusing and take a bit to figure out which itinerary and stateroom are best for your family but that is really easy peasy compare to Disney World planning. You can take some time to plan what excursions you want to experience on port days. But, if you want to be more spontaneous and just wait until you are onboard the ship that is perfectly fine.

Possible winner: Disney Cruise

Character Interactions

Disney World is home to many, many characters. The variety between all four parks is astounding. But, (and this is a big but) you will most likely be standing in a long line to see them. You also have to find them in all different locations all over the park. You could spend all day just getting autographs and pictures.

On a Disney Cruise, there are fewer characters to see. Don’t get me wrong, there is a very good variety of characters just not as many as in the parks. But, you usually don’t wait in line for more than 15 minutes. Character greetings are in the same locations and are scheduled throughout the day. Princess greetings can be scheduled ahead and you get to greet them all (usually 3 or 4) in a short amount of time. And then, at some of the deck parties, you can get up close and dance and sing with them. So fun! Meeting characters is so easy on a Disney Cruise. If you want to learn more about meeting characters on your Disney Cruise then check out this post.

Possible winner: Disney Cruise

Price of the Vacation

Price is most always a consideration when planning a vacation. But it isn’t always cut and dry. Both vacations can be done on a budget or go over-the-top with luxury. Cost depends on the size of your party, desired accomodations, etc. When comparing be sure to compare apples to apples. Don’t compare a value resort with a concierge stateroom or an inside cabin with a verandah cabin. You probably want to include a dining package and park tickets (activities) to mimick the all-inclusiveness of a cruise.

Another thing to consider is that the level of service on a Disney Cruise is fantastic and cannot be quite compared to Disney World resorts. This is definitely something to think about when you are comparing value resorts with even an inside cabin.

It isn’t always true but generally, a Disney World vacation comes out a little less expensive than a cruise.

Possible winner: Can’t say. Too many possibilities.

I hope that giving you these things to think about will help you with your decision. Trying to decide Disney World vs. Disney Cruise can be challenging but I am here for you if you have any other questions! Please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Here is a link to a FaceBook Live I did on this topic (slants a little to DCL)

Happy travels to you…until we meet again!

Here are some other links you might be interested in:

Disney World April 13, 2020

Welcome to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

In March, I was able to spend some time at Disney World. Spending time at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival has been a dream of mine for quite some time so I was thrilled when I realized that my planned trip coincided with this festival. Woohoo! I am so excited to share some pictures (well, quite a few actually) with you to give you a glimpse of Epcot during this time.

Explore the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

What’s the Flower and Garden Festival all about?

The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival celebrates the beauty of flowers, plants and farm-fresh foods. Master gardeners plan all year to magically transform Epcot with beautiful topiaries, garden play areas, landscaping masterpieces and beautiful floral displays. This year (and maybe every year) there was a butterfly garden for visitors to learn about and enjoy the lives of butterflies. You might even have one land upon your head!

When is the Flower and Garden Festival?

Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival runs every year from the beginning of March through the end of May (sometimes a tad into June).

What’s new during the festival?

Amazing topiaries of Disney characters
Beautiful floral arrangements
Rest and play area gardens
Inventive/very creative landscaping
Garden scavenger hunt ($6.99 for map)
Easter egg hunt of Disney themed egg (during the couple weeks before Easter–$6.99 for map)
Guided tours of the gardens and the planning behind the beauty (additional cost)

Click here for a full list of the topiaries and gardens!

Let’s not forget the food!

Outdoor kitchens are another important part of the Flower and Garden Festival. You will find all different kinds of foods focusing on the delicious flavors of farm-fresh specialties. Enjoy flavors from around the world and local cuisines (such as yummy citrus and honey). These cute little booths dot the perimeter of the World Showcase Lagoon. Below are some pictures of a couple of the booths. You can see the 2020 menus here but every year you are treated to something different.

French food booth at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival — Delicous snacks in France

Serving up yummy honey snacks was open the next day.

Plant-based selections from Impossible Foods

Pictures from Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2020

Topiaries at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival — Bo Peeps Play Area over by the Test Track

A lovely garden play/rest area on the way to the World Showcase

Beautiful flower garden at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival — A garden on the way to the World Showcase

See Tigger and Friends in the England Pavillion

Each animal of the Zodiak was crafted out of beans and seeds. So fascinating!

Butterflies lead the way to the Butterfly Pavillion

Inside the butterfly pavillion at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival — Encounter hundreds of butterflies and learn about their life cycle.

One more thing–The Music!

Get your groove on in the American Garden Theater at the American Pavillion with the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Below is a schedule of the 2020 concert series. Each year has different performers and they schedule sometimes changes during the festival.

Rick Springfield — April 19 and 20
Christopher Cross — April 21 through 23
Plain White T’s — April 24 through 27
Don Felder – Formerly of The Eagles — April 28 through 30
Don McLean — May 1 and 2
Casting Crowns — May 3 and 4
Ambrosia with Peter Beckett — May 5 through 7
Thelma Houston — May 8 and 9
The Allman Betts Band – -May 10 and 11
Air Supply — May 12 through 14
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone — May 15 through 18
Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot — May 19 through 21
Claudia Leitte — May 22 and 23
Daughtry — May 24 and 25
Marshall Tucker Band — May 26 through 28
Crowder — May 29 and 30
Survivor — May 31 and June 1

Want to guarantee great seats for the concert? Book a Garden Rocks Dining Package! Dining is available at the Biergarten Restaurant, The Coral Reef Restaurant, The Garden Grill Restaurant, or the Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room. There is an additional cost or you can use 2 Table Service credits. With the package, you are able to choose one of three concert times for the evening. When you arrive at the concert you will be escorted to your special seats. What a great way to rock the night away!

Well, I hope that your imagination is brimming with excitement to see the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival for yourself someday. It was a fantastic visit for me and I am sure it will be for you too!

Happy travels to you…until we meet again!

Disney World Monorail Dining Possibilities!

Starving? Choose a Restaurant on the Monorail Route!

Disney World Dining near the Monorail — The Monorail at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Walt Disney World abounds with choices to fill a hungry tummy. But, since the Disney World resort is HUGE the restaurant you might want to go to could be a long way away. Consequently, a little preparation goes a long way! Read on to find out your Disney World Monorail dining possibilities!

When to choose a Monorail Restaurant:

Eating at a restaurant that is on the Monorail route is an excellent choice if you are staying at or visiting Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Bungalows, and Villas or Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Villas and Spa. All three of these resorts have the Monorail running right through them so the access to the restaurants is super easy.

Playing at the Magic Kingdom? The Monorail station is just outside the main gate. At the station, board the Resort Train if you would like to eat at a Monorail restaurant. This train stops at each resort.

Note: Eating at Epcot is not out of the realm of possibilities because the Monorail connects to Epcot through the Tickets and Transportation Center. But, due to further distance, extended travel time from the Monorail track, and having to enter another park, the Epcot Restaurants will be covered in another post.

Magic Kingdom has fantastic restaurant options but those also will be saved for another post.

Monorail Restaurants

Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower

The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

The California Grill (2TS) Brunch, Dinner–Fine/Signature Dining–Savor the flavors of the Pacific Coast at this gourmet restaurant on the 15th floor for brunch. Delight your taste buds with sushi, seafood, and American cuisine. Plus, enjoy an extensive wine menu. Dinner
The Wave…of American Flavors (TS) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner–Serving up delicious American breakfast a la carte or buffet. Enjoy delicious sandwiches, burgers, and salads for lunch and dishes such as beef tenderloin and seared potato gnocchi for dinner.
Chef Mickey’s (TS) Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner–Join Mickey Mouse and friends at this delightful character meal. Serving up the classics for breakfast/brunch (don’t miss those Mickey waffles) and chicken, seafood, and kid’s favorites for dinner.
The Contempo Cafe (QS) Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner–Perfect for those in a hurry with many grab and go items. A diverse menu includes flatbreads, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and yummy, yummy cupcakes.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Bungalows and Villas

The Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Ohana’s (TS) Breakfast, Dinner–Meet Lilo and Stitch at a fun-filled character breakfast serving classic American breakfast food (bring on the Mickey waffles). Dinner is an all-you-can-eat feast of Polynesian cuisine. During your meal kids and kids at heart enjoy games, music, and dancing.
Kona Cafe (TS) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner–American favorites with a hint of the South Seas. Home of the breakfast favorite, Tonga Toast. Try an inventive Hawaiian-style, Ruben, for lunch. Dine on sushi rolls, poke bowls or other deliciousness for dinner.
Captain Cook’s (QS) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night–Have a hankerin’ for a quick meal of Tonga Toast to start your day? Get some here along with sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads for lunch, dinner and late-night snacks.
Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (2TS)–An entertaining luau in true Disney style complete with dancers, drummers, and FIRE along with a family-style classic Polynesian feast.
Pineapple Lanai (QS) Snacks–This is not a restaurant but it is the only place outside of a Disney Park to enjoy Dole Whip. YUM! They have Pineapple and Lime flavors. Double YUM!!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Villas and Spa

A delightful atmosphere for a special character dining.

Citricos (2TS) Dinner–Award-winning wines pair fabulously with the carefully crafted Mediterranean inspired menu in this vineyard inspired Old World restaurant.
Narcoossee’s (2TS) Brunch, Dinner–Savor the innovative selections of fresh seafood or delicious beef. While eating you may enjoy the fireworks from the Magic Kingdom or the Electrical Water Pagent on the Seven Seas Lagoon.
Victoria and Albert’s (Superior Fine Dining) Dinner–This is one of the preeminent restaurants at Walt Disney World and has earned the AAA Five Diamond award since 2000. Choose to dine on extraordinary cuisine in the Dining Room, the Chef’s Table or the private Queen Victoria Room. This meal is not just dinner but an extra special event you will remember for years to come.
1900 Park Fare (TS) Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner–Join favorite friends at the Supercalifragilistic Breakfast (Mary Poppins, Alice, or Winnie the Pooh and friends*) or Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner (Cinderella and family*) at this delightfully fun character meal. Meals are served buffet-style with classic American breakfast choices in the morning and seafood, salad, pasta, and beef for dinner. *Characters are subject to change.
Grand Floridian Cafe (TS) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner–Casual American dining with beautiful views of the Rose Garden and courtyard makes this restaurant a convenient, hidden gem.
Gasparilla Island Grill (QS) open 24/7–This is the perfect place to have a quick sit-down meal or grab something to go before heading out for a day in the park. The menu consists of grill favorites such as burgers, and sandwiches as well as pizza, salads, and snacks.

As you can see your dining options accessible from the Monorail are vast in experience and flavor! The decision can be a bit overwhelming if you are deciding when you are hungry and ready to eat. Therefore, my suggestion is to familiarize yourself with the menus at the restaurants above to see if they fit into your Disney plan. If you click on each restaurant in this list you can find out more details about each dining venue and its current menu.

I hope you find this information useful! Here are some other links you might like:

Celebrate the Holidays at Disney World–It is not too early to start planning!
How to Save Money on Food at Disney World

Disney Vacation August 1, 2019

Celebrate the Holidays at Disney World

Walking the streets of Disney World when Christmas magic has descended is my absolute favorite time to visit! I love the lights, the decorations, the stories, the treats, and special performances. My favorite place to celebrate the holidays is at Disney World!

When do the decorations go up?

celebrate the holidays at Disney World and Epcot

Disney magic strikes again making it seem like the transformation from Halloween to Christmas happens overnight. At the beginning of November, right after the last Halloween party, the magic begins. The decorations stay up until the last week of December with some decorations still remaining until the beginning of January.

Magic Kingdom is the first park to receive the treatment due to the Christmas party with the other parks quickly following. All the resorts participate in the holiday fun. Some of the Deluxe resorts

If you are planning a trip the first week of November or the beginning of January you will see decorations in flux. Some will be there but not the full picture.

What are the crowds like at this time?

While you can have a wonderful time and celebrate the holidays at Disney World no matter how many people are there, some time definitely have lower crowds than others. As other times of year crowd levels depend on school breaks. Every year is different and Disney World has been working hard to offer incentives to guests to visit at the slower times. But, listed below is some of what you can expect with November- early January crowds.

Less Crowded periods:

Around Novmeber 12th crowds die down a bit until the weekend before Thanksgiving

Moderately crowded periods:

After the 1st weekend in November (the Wine and Dine Marathon) until Veteran’s Day weekend
The Monday after Thanksgiving until toward the end of the 2nd week of December (historically this was a very slow time but events have been added to increase attendance)

Very crowded periods:

Beginning of November during the Wine and Dine Marathon
Veteran’s Day Weekend
The weekend before Thanksgiving until the Monday after
End of the 2nd week of December until 1st week of January when school is back in session. The days around Christmas until New Years Eve are the absolute most crowded of the year. Sometimes they have to close the park so go early.

2019 Holiday Season exceptions:

Since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge just opened at the end of August expect the crowds to be more for the entire holiday season. The Rise of the Resistance experience will open December 5th so there will probably be a boost in attendance around this time.

One more thing:

Not all parks have the same boost in crowds during the season. Crowds during the Food and Wine Marathon will concentrate in Epcot. Some will spill over into the other parks.

Pop Warner events during the 1st week of December cause a huge influx in the value resorts. These competitors and their families will increase the park attendance but they also spend a lot of time at their competitions out of the parks.

Hollywood Studios will be very busy the entire season due to the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

What’s the weather like?

November weather averages in the 70’s to low 80’s. December averages in the 70’s. Both months have relatively little rain. In our experience the temperatures in December have been a little all over the place. In one two week trip we had some lovely weather in the upper 70’s and then some cooler weather in the 60’s. So, it is a good idea to bring layers.

What makes celebrating the holidays at Disney World special?

At Epcot:

I would say that Epcot is my favorite park at Christmastime. I love to see how other countries celebrate.

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

Celebration of Holiday traditions and culture in the countries around the World with stories, decorations, and activities.
Savor food around the world from the Holiday kitchens.
Candlelight Processional–Experience the Christmas Story read by an actor (Neil Patrick Harris, Gary Sinise, Whoopie Goldberg, and more) accompanied by a 50 piece orchestra and full choir.
Candlelight Processional Dining Package–Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at one of 16 restaurants and then guaranteed seating to the Candlelight Processional that night.
Holiday Cookie Stroll–Purchase any 5 cookies from any of the official cookie stroll locations featured in your Festival Passport—and be sure to collect a matching stamp for each cookie purchased. Once you’ve collected 5 stamps, bring the stamped Passport to the designated redemption Holiday Kitchen to receive a complimentary cookie!
Joyful! A Celebration of the Season– Experience the joy of Christmas and Kwanzaa in the uplifting Gospel, R&B, and holidays songs of the ‘Joyful!’ vocal ensemble.
Chip ‘n Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree–Purchase a Map (from select Epcot stores) for a fun filled scavenger hunt. Help Chip ‘n Dale find Christmas ornaments for their tree. As you find them place stickers on your map. When you finish turn you map in to Disney Traders or World Traveler and exchange it for a festive surprise, courtesy of Chip & Dale!

At Animal Kingdom:

Cross the bridge to Discovery Island and find yourself in the midst of a celebration of winter, hand-crafted by the eclectic community of artists who make the island their home.

In the evening the villages shimmer and shine with luminaries and bird lanterns. The Tree of Life comes alive with wintery tales and holiday music and sparkles throughout the night.

Over in Dinoland, U.S.A., all the Disney character friends gathered for Donald’s Dino-Bash! get into the spirit with colorful holiday decorations in the style of Donald Duck and each of his pals, and at night, you’re invited to gather ‘round Truck-O-Saurus for the Holiday Hoopla Dance Party with Chip ‘n Dale and plenty of interactive fun and games.

Asia, Africa, and even Pandora dress up for the holidays with lights, music, costumes, decorations that reflect the land they represent. The residents of Anandapur celebrate Diwali, the holiday festival of lights in India. Various groups appearing throughout Harambe will delight your eyes and ears with performances of African holidays. The inhabitants of Pongu Pongu have their own way of celebrating the holidays that will surprise and delight.

At Hollywood Studios:

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!!— Featuring traditional holiday tunes and stories brought to you by Mickey, Minnie, Olaf and friends, state-of-the-art projections from Disney Animation classics, amazing laser effects, fireworks and even a little “snow,” this spectacular evening celebration builds to a festive finale that must be seen—and heard—to be believed! Enjoy the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! dessert party (extra cost) and watch the performance from preferred seating.
Sunset Seasons Greetings–Every night the Hollywood Tower Hotel comes to holly-jolly life with colorful projections. Boasting new laser effects and projected falling “snow,” this exuberant celebration also includes stories, songs and holiday cheer brought to you by Disney pals like Mickey, Minnie and Olaf.
Andy’s backyard gets a touch of holiday magic in Toy Story Land.

At Magic Kingdom

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Christmas at the Magic Kingdom is beautiful. Nothing will put you in the Christmas spirit like passing by the giant Christmas tree and walking down twinkling Main Street underneath the swagging holly vines and Mickey Mouse wreaths. But the extra special Christmas events are centered on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This is an extra ticketed event that takes place 23 magical nights between Nov. 8 and December 22, 2019. What are the special activities?

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks–an all new fireworks show celebrating the magic of Christmas with medleys of beloved holiday songs and fireworks seen from all over the park. A dessert party is available for additional cost and provides yummy snacks/desserts and preferred viewing for fireworks.
Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas–Join Tomorrowland friends for an Out-of-this-World celebration
Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Stage Show
A Frozen Holiday Wish stage show– Queen Elsa will magically transform Cinderella Castle with glistening ice.
Specialty eats and holiday treats
Club Tinsel–A mega-fun dance party at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
Snow on Main Street
Tomorrowland Speedway, Space Mountain, Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor and Mad Tea Party join the festivities with some Christmas fun.

Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party

Holiday food ( savory hors d’oeuvres including meats, cheeses and of course meatballs) and beverages (including beer and wine)
Festive atmosphere with holiday hits and decor
Entertainment by Tony himself!
Reserved seating for 11PM Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
Festivities take place at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant from 9:30-12:30 (you get to stay after the party ends)
Cost $99/person. Admission to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is also required.

At Disney Springs:

Christmas Tree Trail–Holiday music, falling snow, and seasonally themed trees
Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt–Embark on a very merry mission to find the items on Stitch’s lost list and earn a surprise even Santa would love.
Holiday shopping for everyone on your list
Don’t miss the Days Of Christmas store
Joyful Entertainment
Say “Hi” to Santa

Special Holiday tours

Disney’s Yuletide Fantasy Tour–During this fun-filled 3 hour tour you will get a sneak peak at how the Disney elves transform the resort into the holiday wonderland. This tour costs $149. Theme park admission is not required nor included.
Disney’s Holiday D-lights Tour–After a delicious BBQ dinner at the Whispering Canyon Cafe your “holiday hosts” will unwrap some of the secrets of holiday traditions at Magic Kingdom (the lighting of Cinderella’s Castle) and Epcot (the Candelight Processional) and ending with the Epcot Forever fireworks display. This 6 hour tour costs $289.
Note: These tours are available on select dates during November and December. These tours are for ages 12 and up.

As you can see, Disney World is dripping with Holiday Magic in every corner. Even the resorts get a Christmas makeover. Head on over to some of the Deluxe resorts and feast your eyes on some amazing life size Gingerbread House displays as well as all the festive decorations. Enjoy the extra special magic as you celebrate the holidays at Disney World this year!!

Happy travels to you…until we meet again!

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Disney Vacation August 1, 2019

The Ultimate Disney Christmas Package 2019

Want something really magical for you family this Christmas? Celebrate the magic of the holidays in The Most Magical Place on Earth with the Ultimate Disney Christmas Package at Walt Disney World Resort.

Book your Christmas stay at Walt Disney World from now until October 26, 2019 (or until package rooms fill up)!

Check in December 21, 2019 and check out December 26, 2019
Stay in a Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resort for 5 nights
4 day Park tickets with Park Hopper Option

Watch the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade as part of the Ultimate Disney Christmas Package — Be dazzled by the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party included with your package.

Ultimate Disney Christmas Package Perks:

Dec. 21, 2019– EXCLUSIVE nighttime access to experience Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey and Expedition Everest®. Plus catch an exclusive showing of the park’s new Rivers of Light: We Are One show.
Dec. 22, 2019– Celebrate the season with tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park.
Dec. 23 or Dec. 24, 2019 (one night per reservation)– EXCLUSIVE reserved viewing area at World View Plaza to watch Epcot® Forever, an all-new nighttime spectacular. Plus, each Guest (ages 3 and up) will receive a digital $50 Epcot Theme Park Dine Promo Card to use at participating Epcot locations.
Dec. 25, 2019– An Ultimate Disney Christmas gift delivered to your Client’s room.
Dec. 26, 2019– Bid a fond farewell

Package starting at $199 per person/night

For example, for just $199 per person, per night (total package price of $3,980), a family of four can stay in a standard room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This is based on 2 adults, 1 junior (age 10-17) and 1 child (age 3-9).

Book NOW as rooms for this package are limited! Only a $200 deposit is needed at time of booking to secure this enchanting vacation your family will remember for a lifetime! Don’t miss out on this Ultimate Disney Christmas Package!

Check out this post and see what other exciting adventures await during the holidays at Disney World!

Contact me today to experience the holidays like never before with Mickey and the Gang!

Happy travels to you…until we meet again!

Some other posts you might be interested in:

And some package fine print:

Price based on 2 adults, 1 junior (ages 10–17) and 1 child (ages 3–9). The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. The number of packages available for purchase is limited. Deposit due at time of booking. Valid Theme Park admission is required to attend Theme Park events included in this package. Theme Park ticket is valid for admission beginning on 12/21/19 and must be used by 12/27/19. Special event ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is valid only on 12/22/19. Exclusive fireworks viewing area at Epcot® is one night per reservation; viewing night to be chosen at time of reservation and is reserved in order booked. Capacity for each night is limited. Epcot® Theme Park Dine Promo Card will be sent on 12/23/19 to email provided at check-in. One Ultimate Disney Christmas gift per room. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom Grand Villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

The Epcot® Theme Park Dine Promo Card (“Promo Card”) is not valid for use until purchased, activated and monetary value added. Card will be active 12/23/19 through 12/26/19. After 12/26/19, any unused funds will be forfeited. The Promo Card can only be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World Resort, at select food locations at Epcot®, select third-party lessees and select Operating Participants for food and beverage. Check with individual locations for program participation before redemption. For participating locations and additional terms and conditions visit disneyterms.com/epcotdinepromo. Except as required by applicable law: The Promo Card is not redeemable for cash; cannot be replaced if lost, damaged or stolen without required proof of purchase and complete dine card number; may not be resold in any manner whatsoever; and may not be used toward the purchase of any Disney Dollars or gift certificates/cards or toward the purchase of a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club® Resort. The Promo Card is issued by Disney Gift Card Services, Inc., which reserves the right to modify, alter, amend or change the terms and conditions of program upon notice at disneyterms.com/epcotdinepromo.

Budget Travel July 16, 2019

Disney World Fall 2019 Special Offers

Disney World Resorts announced some great special offers for travel this Fall. Before you can think about the following Disney World Fall 2019 Special Offers you might want to know what might entice you to go to Disney World.

Why should you go to Disney World this Fall?

Check out this blog post–5 New Disney World Experiences this Fall
Skyliner opening Sept. 29, 2019
Epcot Food and Wine Festival–Aug. 29-Nov. 23, 2019
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties–Select nights Aug. 16-Nov. 1, 2019 (extra ticketed event)
Extra, Extra Magic Hours–Sept. 1-Nov. 2, 2019
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays–Nov. 29-Dec. 30, 2019
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties–Select nights Nov. 8-Dec. 22, 2019 (extra ticketed event)

Now you have some inspiration why you definitely want to experience the Disney World Magic this Fall and Holiday season. Let’s check out some ways to make your vacation more affordable!

Check out these Disney World Fall 2019 Special Offers!

Savor the Season with FREE DINING

Discover all that’s festive and fun this fall and holiday season with a delicious offer at Walt Disney World Resort! You can enjoy a FREE dining plan when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-day vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and ticket with a Park Hopper Option.

Book through September 29, 2019 for arrivals most nights:

September 1 through September 18, 2019
November 17 through November 27, 2019
December 8 through December 23, 2019

A minimum 4-night length of stay and 4-day ticket with a Park Hopper Option or Park Hopper Plus Option is required. Deluxe Resorts and Villas include the Disney Dining Plan. Moderate and Value Resorts include the Quick-Service Plan.

Save up to 20% on Rooms this Fall and Holiday Season

Stay in the middle of the magic with this great room offer—and stay close to all that’s festive and fun at Walt Disney World Resort this fall and holiday season!

Save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels in late 2019.

Book through September 29, 2019 for stays most nights September 1 through September 28, 2019; and for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights September 29 through November 7, 2019.
Book through December 24, 2019 for stays most nights November 10, 2019 through December 24, 2019.

Florida Residents Save up to 25%

It is sweet for those of you who live in Florida.

Book through December 24, 2019
Save up to 25% for stays on most nights Sept. 1-Oct. 3, 2019 and Nov. 10-Dec. 24, 2019. Also on most Sunday-Thursdays from Oct. 6-Nov. 7, 2019.
Stay in a Deluxe Resort or Villa on Fridays and Saturdays from Oct. 4-Nov. 9, 2019 and save up to 10%

More detailed information about all these offers here.

All of these offers have limited number of rooms available. Some restrictions do apply.

What now? Contact me today to book your next Disney World vacation! Don’t dawdle or it might be too late.

Happy travels to you…until we meet again!

Disney Vacation July 12, 2019

5 Cool New Disney World Experiences this Fall!

5 new Disney World experiences this fall

Disney World is an every changing, ever evolving place. For most visitors there is something new every time they visit. Now is no exception. With so many exciting changes and improvements on the horizon it is hard to pick just a few. But, here are 5 new Disney World experiences this fall that I think are the most exciting!

1) Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge–Hollywood Studios

This is actually from Disneyland but Disney World will be very similar.

This might be the best new experience at Disney World this Fall. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens August 29, 2019 at Hollywood Studios. Step into the land of Batuu and experience the Force like never before. Visitors can take a ride on the Millenium Falcon, walk among Stormtroopers, drink Blue Milk in an authentic cantina, shop for one of a kind merchandise. Then, on December 5, 2019 visitors may find themselves in the middle of a fierce battle between the Resistance and the First Order in the Rise of the Resistence Experience.

2) The Animation Experience at the Conservation Station--Animal Kingdom

Animation experience at the conservation station in Animal Kingdom

Take a relaxing train ride out of Harambe to the Conservation Station. After walking the Discovery trail and learning about conservation you can wander in and learn to draw Simba, Zazu or many other characters from your favorite Disney classics. Being an artist is not necessary. My artistic talents do not in any way shape or form lend to drawing but when I took a class a few years ago, I actually drew a recognizable Olaf. So, you can to!

3) Takumi-Tei Restaurant–Japan Pavilion at Epcot

From the moment you enter this new signature dining experience you are transported to the country of Japan. Cultural representatives bring the Japanese culture, traditions, and connection to nature alive to each customer. Not to mention the delicious, authentic food served.

4) Reimagined Bus Transportation

If you love to use Disney transportation to make your way around the Disney World resort, then this new experience this Fall will peak your interest. Your favorite Disney characters will accompany you all over the Disney resort. The faces Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy, Donald, and Pluto will delight young and old alike. But, the updated interior will be a welcomed change as well as some new amenities such as USB charging ports throughout. Now you never have to waste a minute traveling to and from the parks.

5) The Skyliner

Opening this Fall–A new, high-flying mode of transportation. Get on board these Disney themed gondolas from the new Riviera Resort, Caribbean Beach, Art of Animation or Pop Century and soar over roads, cars, trees, buildings where you will land right between Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Disney traveling has never been more thrilling!

disney skyliner opening this fall — Picture from Disney Parks Blog.

I can’t wait to see some of these new experiences. How about you? When do you plan to go? Do you have other opinions about what you think is the most exciting change or improvement to Disney World this year?

Happy travels to you…until we meet again!

Why Book Your 2020 Disney Vacation NOW

5 reasons to book your 2020 Disney World Vacation now

5 Reasons to Book your 2020 Disney World Vacation Today

Tomorrow, June 18, 2019 is the release date for the 2020 Disney World Vacation Packages. 2020 might seem far away but now is a great time to start planning for a vacation next year.

There are so many reasons to book a vacation to Disney World. But for today, here are 5 of my favorite reasons why to book your 2020 Disney World Vacation Today! Don’t miss #2 and #1. They are my favorites!

#1 Lock in Your Room

reserve your favorite room by booking your 2020 Disney World Vacation today — Overlook the Magic Kingdom from your room at Disney’s Contemporary, Bay Lake Tower

If you are interested in booking during the peak season (Spring Break/Easter, Summer or especially Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Years) booking early is your best chance to get your favorite resort, room location at that resort or even a specific room.

#2 Early Dining Window

Want to enjoy a magical breakfast with the princesses at Cinderella’s Royal Table? The clock is ticking if you are traveling in January and want to make your trip extra special. The advanced dining booking window is 180 days before your check-in day. Get a jump on everyone else to book your favorite restaurant experience!

#3 More Affordable Way to Visit Disney World

Make Polynesian Village affordable book your 2020 Disney World vacation today — Lobby in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

You can easily budget for your vacation and have it paid off before you go. Book now and put down a $200 deposit. Your remaining balance must be paid off 30 days prior to check in. Let me help you budget your vacation and make monthly payments up until your final payment date. By planning in advance your vacation can be much more affordable.

#2 The Price Will Never Increase

Once you lock in your package with your deposit the cost of your vacation will never go up. Even if Disney increases the ticket prices (which they seem to do every year) you are locked in at the old prices.

Bonus tip: After booking your Disney World vacation package I am not done. I will be watching for new discounts released by Disney that will make your vacation even less expensive. So, the cost of your vacation can only go down, never up!

#1 Mickey Ice Cream Bars

Book by July 1, 2019 and each member of your party will get to enjoy delicious Mickey Ice Cream Bars while you are on vacation! YUM!

Fine Print: Will be in the form of a gift card sent just before trip. Minimum $25 gift card for each booking.

Alright! Now that you are convinced to begin planning I would love to help you on your journey to a very Magical Disney Vacation! Contact me today! Remember, booking through me will NOT cost you anything extra.

Happy travels to you…until we meet again!

How to Save Money on Food at Disney World

For our family of 9 food is a major expense. We are always on the lookout for ways to save on this budget category, especially on vacation. This post will cover different ways to save money on food at Disney World.

I want to start with this disclaimer: We are not foodies! Yes, we like good, basic, yummy food but we are not going to be looking for anything gourmet. This makes it a little easier for us to use these tips. On one of our vacations to Disney we ate almost all our meals in the park. By the time we left, we all agreed that we would rather bring more lunches. On the last few days we were tired of park food and spending a lot of money for food we didn’t just love. Because we had one member of our party who wasn’t very adventurous with food, we ate at mostly similar places which most likely diminished our Disney food experience.

If you are foodies or big eaters, read this about the Disney Dining Plan!

EDIT: as of May 2020, Disney Dining Plans are not available until the end of 2020. This is subject to change so stay tuned.

If you love trying all different kinds of foods and dining is a major part of your Disney experience then a Dining Plan may be perfect for you. You can save a lot of money if you love to eat the more gourmet foods–steak, fish, lobster and such. This is also a great option if dining with Disney characters is top on your list. Hearty eaters will also find that the dining plan is an economical choice.

You also might find that the dining plan will save you money if you like to have a glass of wine, beer or cocktail with your meals. This is now included and the savings can really add up.

So, on to the tips…

10 Ways to Save Money on Food at Disney World

1) Costco/Grocery Store

This is our main method of saving money on food at Disney World. We stop at Costco for supplies for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Since we we usually stay in a house through Airbnb we have a full kitchen to store everything. We stop at the grocery store for a few items that we didn’t want Costco sizes of such as peanut butter. The other place we go is Trader Joe’s. We don’t have one in AK and we LOVE the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. These make great snacks in the parks.

But what if you are staying in a Disney resort without a kitchen? Each of the rooms at the Disney World resort has a mini-fridge and coffee maker in the room. This will be perfect for breakfast necessities and snacks. Many of the near-by hotels will also have these items but you will want to check and make sure. If staying off-site many have free breakfast included.

HOT TIP: We love to bring string cheese, yogurt, cut veggies and drinks into the park. We always travel with a couple insulated lunch boxes. If we have access to a freezer we also bring ice packs. If not, we will bring plastic baggies and fill them with ice from the hotel ice machines.

2) Bring Snacks from Home

1) Take a snack box as luggage. Bringing a box of snacks (and possibly lunch items) even with baggage costs will save money. You can bring a lot of snacks in a box for the $25-35 baggage fee.
2) Use snacks a filler in luggage. Granola bars, fruit snacks and strips, baggies of trail mix, and applesauce pouches (these probably should be in a baggie in case of explosion) work great to fill in the nooks and crannies.

3) Order from Amazon Prime Now or other Grocery Delivery Service.

With Amazon Prime Now you can get grocery items of all kinds delivered right to your resort in 2 hours. If you order over $35 there is no additional delivery fee. There is a $6 fee at your resort if the groceries are received by the front desk.

Shannon at WDW Prep School has a great post on the grocery delivery services. She describes the ins and outs of using these options.

4) Eat Outside of the Parks

Giordano's a great way to save money on food at Disney World — photo courtesy of Giordano’s website

There is so many restaurants around Disney World. Pretty much any road that leads away from Disney World will have a plethora of places to eat ranging from fast food to fine dining. Google maps will be your best friend to help you find a place to eat. Our favorites off-property restaurants have been Panera, Giordano’s Pizza, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Sweet Tomatoes and Chick-fil-a.

5) Share Meals

Many meals in the Parks are big enough to share. Especially for kids. One adult meal split between two children will be cheaper than two kids meals.

A couple of things to note: if on the dining plan quick-service credits are not split between children and adults so children can order adult portions and share. This is a good way to stretch credits. At table service restaurants you are able to share for only one dining credit as long as it is not a buffet or family style

If paying out of pocket you can also share as long as you are not at a buffet or family style restaurant.

Shannan at WDW Prep School has a nice list of restaurants that have large enough portions to share.

Kristin at Couponing to Disney has a nice list of shareable meals.

Sharing meals can be accomplished at restaurants in and out of the parks. Pizza at Giordano’s is a great inexpensive option to share. The Chicago style deep-dish pizza is so delicious and filling. We always have our kids share an adult Mac-n-cheese at Panera instead of getting two kids meals.

6) Order off the Kids Menu

If you are paying out of pocket you are free to choose from the kids menu. While at most quick service restaurants the kids menu is basic kids fare. But at some you will find the Disney Check Menu which has healthier options. Many table service restaurants have much more interesting kids menu options.

7) Share Snacks

So many snacks at Disneyland are HUGE. We always share caramel corn, lemon and pineapple Dole Whip, and Mickey pretzels. There are so many good options. When you share you can try so many more delicious treats. How great is that! One thing I never share–Mickey ice cream sandwiches–just don’t even ask!

Decide ahead of time your snack threshold. Will it be one snack/person/day? Will you share a certain number of snacks a day? When our kids were younger (and not as many of them) we gave them a gift card with an amount that gave them $5/day for snacks. They could use it up however they wanted to. They loved to have control of their own snacks.

8) Bring refillable bottles or buy bottled water outside of the park

Bottled water in the park costs $3.50 a bottle. That can add up rather quickly. Refillable bottles can be filled up at water stations around the park. We filled our insulated bottles with ice in the morning and we were able to have cold water almost all day. In addition, you can always ask for a cup of water or ice at the restaurants and quick-service counters.

Purchasing bottled water outside the park is also an option. Before using refillable bottles we would bring a couple of bottles per person in small backpacks (along with our snacks). Yes, we began the morning a little heavy laden but our load lightened as we drank the water. In hot weather, since we have had freezer available, we would bring at least one froze bottle and one chilled. The frozen would melt by the time we were ready to drink. If only partially melted, we would add water from drinking fountains to hasten melting.

HOT TIP: Line your backpack with a plastic bag to keep condensation produced by melting bottles from soaking through your bag (in very hot weather this has a nice, welcome, cooling effect).

9) Eat Bread

We could seriously make a meal of this for our whole family. The Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie located down the cute little street in the France Pavilion sells baguettes for $2.95 each. With some butter that they have setting out, I will eat a whole one for a meal. Just add some cheese brought in our insulated lunch bag and we would be golden! The other thing we have done is make sandwiches. If you place a grocery order with lunch meat use your baguette’s for bread. You can find condiments such as mustard and mayonnaise at quick service locations. This is a very delicious way to save money on food at Disney World.

10) Make a Plan and Stick With it

Set a food budget before you go. Plan ahead how many meals you are going to eat in the parks, off-site or bring yourself. IF you deviate do so with cheaper options. Look up menus at restaurants to see what it will cost your family to eat there. The Disney website has a list of all their restaurants with menus for your preplanning.

In closing…

There are so many options on ways to splurge and save on food at Disney World. You can apply some of the tips above and not others. Any steps you take to save will make a difference. Take some time with your family to create a food action plan that fits your budget and how you want to eat.

Do you have a favorite tip to save money on food at Disney World? Share in the comments below so that others can benefit from your great ideas.

Happy travels to you…until we meet again!

New Disney Summer One World Ticket Offer

Disney World 2019 Summer One World Ticket offer

The 2019 Summer One World Ticket

Enjoy Dino Land will all of Disney World with the Disney World Summer One World Ticket — Experience all of Disney World this summer including Dino Land

I am so excited to tell you about the Disney World 2019 Summer One World Ticket offer. This awesome deal starts June 4, 2019! Purchase this ticket anytime between June 4, 2019 and August 28, 2019 and have up to 6 days of fun.

Ticket Includes

One 1-day Admission to each Disney World park

Magic Kingdom
Animal Kingdom
Epcot
Hollywood Studios
Typhoon Lagoon
Blizzard Beach

Yes! You read correctly! This ticket even includes water parks. This ticket is the first of it’s kind. Normally to add on water parks you would have to purchase the Park Hopper Plus option for an additional $100/day. With this ticket you experience the water parks for less.

Enjoy Blizzard Beach the Disney World Summer One World Ticket — Blizzard Beach overlooking Kids Ski Patrol Training Camp

Important Details

Ticket can be purchased as of June 4, 2019
Use tickets any day until August 28, 2019
Allows one entry into each park but you can go to more than one in a day. (but not a park hopper ticket)

Do I save $ with this ticket?

The cost of this ticket will be $444 (not including tax) which is only $74/day.

When I priced the current cost of tickets (on 5/25/19) I found that on the cheapest day of the summer a 4 day (1 park/day) ticket would cost $400 (not including tax). Most days of the summer this same ticket would cost even more (up to $433 if you purchase tickets to go in June).

So, YES! Using this ticket you get to splash and play at the the water parks for hardly any extra cost. How AWESOME is that!!

What if I need a place to stay?

Purchasing the Summer One World ticket also gives you the option to immerse yourself in the Magic by staying in a Disney resort. You save up to 25% on select rooms at select Disney resorts.

If you would like to learn more or to purchase these awesome tickets just let me know! Email me at tamara@alaskatomickey.com or use the contact form in the link above.