No, it's not April 1, and this really just happened. Great News!
Disney Cruise Line creates a theme park at sea with the purchase of yet another cruise ship
We are back from Miami FL from a quick Royal Caribbean Cruise with our latest review
Why Beaches Resorts is a perfect family vacation get-away.
We are back from Disney Aulani & Disneyland - Full Review
These 5 things I would now do differently after the Pandemic
Disney's Wilderness Lodge 101
Disney Characters Are Giving Hugs & Sad Mouse Chat News
Our first in our series of Walt Disney World Resort Hotel detailed reviews.
Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort.
We are heading to Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival and here is what's happening at this years event
We are in the parks with Genie+ added to our park day. Here is what we liked and what we think could be better with Disney's Genie+ service.
Epcot's International Festival of the Arts Review.
We are back from the Festival of the Arts with our food reviews, art booths overview, and activities.
This is one of our favorite events at Epcot and this year being the 6th year for the event did not disappoint.
You can also watch Steve's Trip to Epcot's Festival of the Arts video on YouTube.
The International Festival of the Arts ends Feb 21, 2022, so hurry and make plans to get there.
If you miss this years festival, don't forget that Epcot's International Flower and Garde Festival is next and we will be there too to give you all of our tips and tricks for this event.
The best Disney Villain, Hero, Furry, Face Character and more.
Disney Genie Plus, What you need to know
- Disney Genie APP
- Disney Genie+
- Lightning Lane
- Disney Genie Plus Costs, Review, How it works
Walt Disney World Halloween Party - Boo Bash. What you need to know before you go.
Your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Adventure Begins - Overview & Prices for Star Wars Hotel
Disneyland's New Magic Key Pass reviewed
Cancun Mexico's Top All Inclusive Palace Resorts Reviewed
Universal Orlando Resort Insider Tips For Your Next Stay with Special guest Jon Self.
Don't Miss Holiday Events at Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line.
New Walt Disney World Christmas Holiday After Hours Event announced.
Disney World decorations and resort decor.
Disneyland Haunted Mansion gets ready for Nightmare before Christmas
Disney Cruise Line Christmas Holiday Cruises now booking.
Beginning Oct. 1, “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honors the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, and, wow, do we have some great new details to share with you about this incredible 18-month event.
A new nighttime spectacular, “Disney Enchantment,” will help kick off the 50th anniversary festivities when it debuts Oct. 1 at Magic Kingdom Park. Created to launch with “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” this evening extravaganza will take Guests on a journey filled with adventure, wonder and empowerment. Inspiring everyone to believe in magic, “Disney Enchantment” will feature music, enhanced lighting, stunning fireworks and, for the first time, immersive projection effects that extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A.
Joining “Disney Enchantment” on Oct. 1 will be “Harmonious” at EPCOT, one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park. This new show will bring the globe together at World Showcase Lagoon in a celebration of Disney music that inspires people worldwide. It’s a grand, powerful tribute to the stories and songs that unite us, embracing new technical magic that incorporates pyrotechnics, choreographed moving fountains, lighting and media in new ways. “Harmonious” will invite Guests to travel the globe through new interpretations of classic Disney songs as you’ve never heard them before, reimagined in more than a dozen languages by a diverse group of 240 artists from around the world.
There’s also new daytime entertainment stirring at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Check out this artist rendering of “Disney KiteTails,” which will come alive several times daily at the Discovery River Amphitheater beginning Oct. 1. Performers will fly windcatchers and kites of all shapes and sizes, while out on the water elaborate three-dimensional kites – some stretching to 30 feet long – will depict Disney animal friends, including Simba, Zazu, Baloo and King Louie. These colorful creations will dance through the sky to the beat of favorite Disney songs in an uplifting, vibrant experience for the whole family.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be the hosts for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” and they’ll be decked out in sparkling new EARidescent fashions for the 50th anniversary. As you can see in the photo above, their best pals want to get in on the shimmer, too, as Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale will be sporting their own custom-made EARidescent looks beginning Oct. 1. Guests will get a chance to see them when they travel through Magic Kingdom Park several times daily in the new “Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade.”
golden character sculptures
These eight friends will also be featured in special golden character sculptures debuting Oct. 1 at Magic Kingdom; in this artist rendering, you can see Mickey and Minnie shining in the sunlight near Cinderella Castle. There will be 50 characters total in this series of sculptures that will be displayed across all four theme parks. We’ll soon reveal more of the “Disney Fab 50” as excitement builds for the big day, as well as the surprising ways Guests will be able to interact with these beautiful sculptures as part of the 50th anniversary celebration.
Disney World and Disneyland just dropped these awesome changes that start today
Super Heroes Assemble! As we’ve all been anticipating, we’re pleased to share that Avengers Campus—an entirely new land dedicated to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of Super Heroes—will open June 4, 2021 at the Disneyland Resort!
At this fully immersive land inside Disney California Adventure park, guests will be invited to team up with the Avengers and their allies and live out their Super Hero dreams. Avengers Campus is comprised of several heroic locations, each hosted by a different Avenger to share their unique powers, technology and knowledge with recruits. Today, Disneyland unveils a first look inside Avengers Campus!
Sling webs with Spider-Man and unite with the Guardians of the Galaxy
The first key area is the Worldwide Engineering Brigade – also known as WEB. It brings together bright innovators like Peter Parker who have been assembled by Tony Stark to invent new technologies and equip everyday people to become Super Heroes like the Avengers. WEB will house the new WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature the iconic friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!
We previously shared that Tom Holland will reprise his role as Spider-Man in the new family-friendly attraction, which invites guests to put their web-slinging skills to the test and experience what it’s like to have powers alongside Spider-Man – a feat accomplished with innovative technology adapted specifically for this attraction, perfect for up-and-coming recruits of all ages.
The second anchor attraction looms high above the land, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, a fan-favorite that opened in 2017. This rockin’ adventure blasts guests straight into the “Guardians of the Galaxy” story, alongside characters from the blockbuster films and comics. Help Rocket bust his fellow Guardians of the Galaxy out of the Collector’s Fortress and experience raucous mayhem, music inspired by the soundtracks from the movies, thrilling free-fall drop sequences and six different story lines!
Power up with tiny treats and massive meals
When it is time to take a break from the heroics, several new dining spots at Avengers Campus will offer dishes that are rich in both flavor and storytelling. Pym Test Kitchen is a food innovation science lab where the food and drinks tell a story. Just as Ant-Man and The Wasp use “Pym Particles” to grow and shrink just about anything, Pym Technologies applies this science to the creation of shareable bites, inventive entrees and sweet treats. Guests will be able to savor such items as the Impossible™ plant-based large and micro meatballs with pasta, or the “Pym-ini,” a panini served by the slice or as a long, multi-portion sandwich.
Adjacent to the Pym Test Kitchen, an oversized beer can overhead signals that grown-up beverage tastings are available at Pym Tasting Lab. Guests can order a craft beer, ranging from a blood orange hefeweizen to an amber lager, or try one of the Pym Research Staff’s Pym
Particle-infused cocktail experiments. Both locations will offer mobile ordering via the Disneyland App.*
Visit one of The Avengers favorite food joints, Shawarma Palace. Enjoy a shawarma wrap at this food cart, which is decked out with memorabilia for Avenger fans. Lastly, Taneleer Tivan did not limit his collection to lovable misfits; he is also curating a weird and wonderful menu of intergalactic eats at the Terran Treats food cart near Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Team up with the Avengers and their allies like never before
Throughout Avengers Campus, Super Heroes will come to life in exciting ways. Guests may have heroic encounters with Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, the Dora Milaje, Black Widow, Ant-Man and The Wasp, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor and even villains like Loki.
Guests may even have the chance to witness Spider-Man swinging into action high above Avengers Campus with gravity-defying, acrobatic feats never seen before in a Disney theme park.
At a nearby ancient sanctum, Doctor Strange will train recruits in the mystic arts by bringing this ancient sanctum to life with powerful spells. At night, the area glows even more vividly with majestic colors and lights, pulsating with mystic energy.
Suit up with the latest Super Hero gear
The WEB Suppliers store will offer the latest inventions, including interactive Spider-Bots much like the ones seen in the new attraction, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. Each Spider-Bot has a remote control, and all eight articulated legs move forward and backward. Guests may customize their Spider-Bot with tactical upgrades to harness the powers and style of favorite Super Heroes, including Black Panther, Iron Man and Black Widow, as well as Ant-Man and The Wasp.
Other must-have items at WEB Suppliers include a specially-designed backpack to carry Spider-Bots when they are not in action, Spider-Man light goggles, a take-home spider web kit and Funko Pop! vinyl figurines of Spider-Man and Iron Man.
The Campus Supply Pod is the place to power up with official Avengers Campus gear, including performance fleece hoodies and tees, headwear, drinkware and other Super Hero supplies.
We are counting down the days till we can team up with the Avengers and their allies, sling webs with Spider-Man, taste-test inventive food and drinks and become part of a bigger universe alongside some of our favorite Super Heroes.
Post Covid-19 Vacation Planning Tips and Expert Advice
How to start planning and saying for a 2022 Disney World Vacation
Must Have Snacks and Top Restaurants at every Disney World Park.
Listen to our Disney Podcast each week at Mouse Chat and also find a Pixie for you Disney Vacation at Pixie Travel.
Bonuses for staying at a Walt Disney World Resort
Disney's Magical Express to stop service in 2022, but there are other options to get to Walt Disney World from the Orlando Airport.
Park Hopping is back at Walt Disney World with specific requirements that we cover on this weeks Mouse Chat Podcast.
Extra Magic "Minutes" come to all Disney World Parks this year, allowing Disney Resort Guest to enter any of the four Walt Disney World Parks 30 minutes early.
Much more Disney Park News on the weeks Mouse Chat
Happy New Year!
Don't miss these new rides, dining, and festivals in 2021 on your Disney Vacation
Epcot has a new entrance that is a hod to the opening day look and feel of the park as well as a new attraction opening in the World Showcase France Pavilion later in 2021. We cover both on Mouse Chat. Disney Springs brings in two new quick dining locations from cold, brew, donuts and cookies these locations are getting great reviews.
Disney World Golf Course have some new weekend specials you are going to want to check out to save money.
Epcot' Festival of the Arts is back and better than every this year in 2021 and we cover the Festival Food and Wine menu so you know what to eat and drink at this years festival.
Walt Disney World has new Vacation Package offers out for 2021 travel that are saving our clients money. Listen to make sure you book the best Disney World Vacation Package before traveling to Walt Disney World.
Listen to our full Mouse Chat Disney Podcast for the latest Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line Park News.
Disney Parks Year in Review 2020, Yes it's finally over.
2020 was a challenge for all of us when it comes to Disney Destinations and we are looking forward to 2021. Each year we do a year in review show for Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line. This year it's interesting looking at the time line of events with Covid 19 impacting so many things around the world. Even as we record this Mouse Chat podcast Disneyland in California is still closed with no opening date as we wait on the state of California to allow businesses to re-open.2021 is looking better now that a vaccine is being released and Walt Disney World and Orlando in general is slowly increasing crowd limits.
Happy New Year and here's to everyone getting back to vacationing and travel again in 2021.
Looking to book a 2021 Disney Vacation? Contact a Pixie at Pixie Travel.
Disney Park News is looking up for 2021. Here's what's happening at Walt Disney World.
What to know before you go to Walt Disney World. Listener Questions Show
What not to miss at Christmas time at Walt Disney World,
Universal Orlando Resort for the Holidays
We travel to Sandals Resort, Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica. Here is what to expect when traveling outside the USA.
- What you need to travel to Jamaica
- Jamaica Customs and Covid 19
- Club Mobay Is it worth it?
- Sandals Resort - Sandals Montego Bay Resort Review during corona virus
- Quick Vacation get away tips for Sandals Resorts
This Mouse Chat podcast covers WDW guidelines for the new reservation system, as well as Disney and Universal Studios Orlando News updates.
We really enjoyed speaking with Rebecca Metz about Disney, Acting, and how she got started with her career.
Rebecca is a Disney fan just like us and stars in Coop & Cami Ask the World, on Disney+.
As a Disney Fan I am sad to say today Disneyland, Disney World And Disney Cruise Line announced they will close for two weeks. The bright side is I know this virus will pass and we will all be back at the Happiest Place on Earth very soon.
We are back from our five days at Universal Orlando Resort and we toured or stayed at all the Universal Orlando Resort on site hotels.
We even rented the presidential suite at Loews Portfolio Bay Resort and have reviews covering everything from Universal Orlando's Resorts Dockside Inn and Surfside Inn resort (Value Resorts on property) up to the presidential suite.
Listen to our full over 1 hour Universal Studios Resort Review before booking your Universal Orlando Resort Vacation.
We are happy to help you with any Universal Orlando vacation questions from resorts, dining plans, Universal tickets, Universal Express Passes and more.
Just go to https://UniversalFamilyVacations.com and quest a quote. Please ask for Lauren or Sharpie to have them book your next Vacation to Universal Studios.
Disney Vacation Club - DVC Ownership
Mouse Chat Podcast overview show on DVC
What is DVC
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Disney’s Timeshare product
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Started with The Disney Vacation Club
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Disney’s Old Key West Resort WAS “The Disney Vacation Club”
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Villa style accommodations - Studio
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1BR - w/full kitchen and laundry facilities
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2BR
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3BR Grand Villa - three bedrooms, three baths
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1BD and higher have master bathrooms with jacuzzi or soaker tub
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Most DVC resorts offer at least a counter service and table service restaurant or access to them.
Pools with spa and slide
Members do not receive daily cleaning services, but receive towel and trash service halfway through a week stay
Point system
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Traditional timeshares offer a fixed week system - you buy a week, and stay in the same or similar unit every year, the same calendar week of the year.
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Point system offers the flexibility to book any roomstyle in any season… that your points allow you to.
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Points can be banked from one year to the next, or borrowed… you can use banked, current, and borrowed points on the same reservation.
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Use year…. What does that mean?
Becoming a member
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You purchase points at a ‘home resort’ - you own the same number of points each year until the end of the contract - that length of time varies by resort. Older resorts will expire sooner.
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You can book at your home resort at 11mo
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You can book at other resorts at 7mo
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You buy a ‘set’ of points, and they are deeded to you - but as mentioned, the deed does expire, unlike many traditional timeshares.
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Take the tour - at Disney’s Saratoga Springs
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Trading points for traditional resort accommodations, cruises, and other timeshares and high end luxury accommodations, as well as adventures by Disney.
Buying direct vs. resale
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There are several resale outlets
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You have to know what the difference is, and what you lose out on by buying resale.
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Benefits of ownership
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Discounts
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Events
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Magazine - Disney Files
ALL of the DVC resorts - I’ll list them and we’ll talk a little about each one.
Would you buy again?
Tips for how to ride Disney's newest ride - Star Wars Rise of the Resistance
Disney Free Dining is back for 2020 and Pixie Vacations can find the best Disney vacation package for your Disney World Vacation that let's you eat for Free!
Our Mouse Chat Back to Basics show series covers specific topics you need to know about before taking a Disney Vacation. On this Mouse Chat Disney Podcast we will cover the basics of the Disney Dining Plan.
Our Full Disney Cruise Line review on the Disney Magic. What you need to know before your Disney Cruise.
We have been to every Sandals and Beaches Resort and for our last one we are at Sandals Antigua. Listen to our Sandals Podcast for our full all inclusive review.
Looking for the best all inclusive resort for a vacation, wedding or Honeymoon?
Here are our top Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts that are directly on the beach.
Halloween Horror Nights #HHN29 is happening now at Universal Orlando Resort and we too the FULL RIP Tour of every House and Scare Zone. Listen to Mouse Chat for our fun fill full review of HHN29! Spoiler, We Loved HHN!
Sharpie also spent a day at Sea World in Orlando and we have his full review of Sea World at the end of this podcast.
Star Wars Land - Galaxy's Edge has so much going on that we dedicated a full Mouse Chat Disney Podcast to the new land. Star Wars / Galaxy's Edge is the exact same at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. So if you are vacationing at either Disney resort we have you covered with what to do at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.
Princess Cruise Line has an Alaska Cruise (Land and Sea) and Lauren just returned from both on her Alaska adventure.
Sharpie vacations at Disney's Vero Beach Resort. If you are planning a vacation to Vero Beach, our full review of Disney's Vero Beach Resort should be on your list. We have a full easy to listen to podcast that will get you set for your Disney Vero Beach resort vacation.If you are heading to Walt Disney World to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party before or after your Vero Beach Vacay, we have a complete guide to Disney's Halloween Party too.
Heading to Walt Disney World in 2019? Here's what's happening now and the latest Walt Disney World News Updates.
The Most Coveted Ride and Show Seats at Disney
Tips on how to plan a relaxing Disney vacation that is enjoyable for everyone in a group.
We take a look at Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge new attractions and theme park land and compare the fan response to Universal Orlando Resorts new Harry Potter Coaster (Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure).
Steve and Sharpie cover every event coming to Walt Disney World for the rest of the year. If you are planning a trip to Disney World be sure to listen to everything planned here on Mouse Chat.
Walt Disney World Christmas Vacation Package
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 Disney World FREE dining plan when your purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-day Disney World 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
Explore Disney Resort hotels and the eligible Disney dining plan with is the Disney Free Dining chart. Ask a Pixie at Pixie Vacations about Disney vacation packages of shorter or longer lengths of stay.
Walt Disney World Vacation Packages are located here at Pixie Vacations.
Disney World News Updates:DHS Fastpass Changes coming soon.
Disneyland: Getting into Galaxy's Edge, New changes at Disneyland to get into Galaxies Edge have been announced.
The Top most practical Disney Souvenirs.
To book your Universal Orlando Resort Vacation, please contact a Pixie at Pixie Vacations for the latest Universal Orlando Resort vacation packages.
Hagrid's Mystical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is such a hit at Universal Studios in Orlando that wait times are hitting 10-14 hours. We are sure these will go down but it speaks volumes to how well received this new Harry Potter themed ride is doing and how much fans love Universal Orlando Resort.
Also on this weeks podcast we talk about Disney Cruise Line's Wonder cruise ship getting a dry dock rehab. If you are looking for Disney Cruise Prices. We have an article on how to save money on Disney Cruise Line for you.
Plus a full Mouse Chat podcast on happenings at Walt Disney World.
Lisa and Lauren are at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. This is the only time you will see it empty. And yes, it’s awesome!!!
Listen to our Full Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Podcast here in Mouse Chat.
#galaxysedge #disneyland #starwarsgalaxysedge #PixieVacations
We called our Mouse Chat listeners to help answer their Disney World vacation questions.
If you are planning a trip to Disney World you might have these exact same Disney vacation questions. Have a listen at MouseChat.net
What to know before you go on a Disney Cruise.
All of us at Mouse Chat have been to many of the Disney Parks, Aulani in Hawaii, on Disney Cruises, to Disney's Vero Beach and Disney's Hilton Head Island... If you are looking for a new Disney Destinations this is the podcast for you.
From Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, here are the top events and festivals not to miss on your Walt Disney World Vacation. We got this Disney Podcast out early so you have time to plan.
Disneyland and Disney World have announced the opening dates for Galaxies Edge, "Star Wars Land". Disneyland will open Star Wars Galaxy's Edge May 31 and Disney World Star Wars opens August 29.
2019 and beyond has a great deal of exciting changes coming to Epcot at Wat Disney World. On Mouse Chat we cover every planned addition from 2019 until Walt Disney's 50th anniversary in 2021.
With frequent trips to Disney World we get to try new Disney restaurants, shows, EPCOT's Festival of the arts, and attractions. The best part is we take you along on our Disney vacation trip reports so you can get first hand advice and tips for planning your Disney vacation. On this weeks Mouse Chat Disney Podcast, Lauren is at Walt Disney World and her daughters compete at Disney's Wide World of Sports Cheer complex. We take you along to try several new Disney World dining locations and also Sharpie joins us at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort to try a new Disney character dining experience.
Run Disney - Is doing a marathon at Walt Disney World on your bucket list? I had a goal to run a 5k, then a 10k and a half marathon and Run Disney was in my sights being a giant Disney fan. If you don't know what Run Disney is, it's an amazing event at Walt Disney World that happens several times a year through the Disney parks. I did the 10k at Epcot and at 4 AM the excitement walking into the Run Disney event was overwhelming. If you are looking for a positive, amazing, inspiring event, this is it. Listen to our Full Run Disney Podcast for Run Disney Tips, race information, and more.
We answer your Disney World Vacation questions on this weeks Mouse Chat Disney Podcast.
Looking for 2019 Disney Crowd Tracker and Crowd Calendar information? Here is the Pixie Vacations Disney Crowd Tracker
Disney World Vacation Discounts
Disney Free Dining dates are also out for Walt Disney World
Please listen to our Mouse Chat / The Disney Blog meet up podcast from Walt Disney World. We tried several new Disney World restaurants, experienced the Epcot Festival of the holidays, did some Winter Summerland mini golf, and much more. This Disney podcast is a nice wrap up for 2018 and we can't wait to bring you even more vacation tips in 2019.
My Disney Experience is something you will quickly need to know about well before your Walt Disney World vacation. What is My Disney Experience? Disney World now has an App. The Disney World App is called "My Disney Experience". The good news is you can install the Disney APP on your iPhone or mobile device very easily.
My Disney Experience App, Now what?
So you have the My Disney Experience app installed and you are logged in. The first thing you are going to want to do is to link your Disney World resort hotel reservation to your My Disney Experience account. This way you can plan and book your Disney World rides using FastPass+ 60 days before your vacation. You will also want to link up your other friends and family members so everyone can book fastpasses in My Disney Experience.
If you purchased Disney World Tickets on your own and are not staying at an on property resort, you can enter your Disney World tickets by scanning them our typing in the ticket number. Guests staying off Disney property can book Disney World Fastpasses 30 days before their check in date.
It's important to note that you must have your Disney World tickets purchased and entered into My Disney Experience before you can book fastpasses!
There is a definite advantage to staying on site at a Walt Disney World Resort because you can book your Disney Fastpasses in My Disney Experience well before anyone else who is staying off Disney property. You can book Fastpases starting at 7 AM ET when your window opens.
How do I book the popular Disney rides in My Disney Experience?
You need to know that people that have Disney World resort reservations that start before your reservation and have a long Disney World Vacation, will get to book their rides before you do. We recommended that you try and book the popular rides at Disney World for the last few days of your vacation. Also Disney World loads more fastpasses into My Disney Experience at the 30 day mark. Listen to our My Disney Experience podcast for our Fastpass strategies.
What's happening at Walt Disney World this week and what's coming all the way into late 2019 at Disney.
Galaxies Edge updates for Disney Hollywood StudiosDining at Epcot's Holidays Festival. Menus and snacks at Epcot Festival of the HolidaysDisney Photopass Automatic KiosksDisney Sky Liner UpdatesThe Voices of Liberty over the holidaysEpcot International Festival of Arts Dates and updates
Beaches Turk's and Caicos resort is an all inclusive family resort located in the crystal clear blue water of the Caribbean. If you stay in Turks and Caicos it can be pretty pricey, but the trick is to book and stay at an all inclusive resort. We stayed at Beaches Resort and instead of paying $19 for a drink, it's included.
Lauren and Lisa both went to Beaches Resort in Turks and had fantastic experiences. We recorded an hour long podcast covering everything about Beaches Resort and what is unique, must see at Turks and Caicos. We also took out kids earlier to Beaches Resort so we have experienced the resort with friends and also with family.
For the best all inclusive resort in Turks and Caico, we highly recommend Beaches Resort Turks and Caicos.
We started our Disneyland vacation with a tour of some of the Disneyland resort rooms. The Disneyland Hotel has suites and we toured the Mickey Mouse Penthouse. This suite is amazing, with a living room, dining room, a main bedroom and on suite and a kids room with a full game room wall of Disney Infinity characters.
Lauren heads to Disneyland Paris for FanDaze, not Fan Days, but both are great ways to describe this fun Disneyland Paris event It’s Laurens first time to Paris and to Disneyland Paris. We have to thank John Frost from the Disney Blog for the invitation to Disney FanDaze at Disneyland Paris. John, Lauren had a blast! Thank you so much for the invitation to cover Disney FanDaze. Lauren was in Awe as she walked around Disneyland Paris and got to experience the magic for the first time.
On this weeks Mouse Chat Lauren takes you to Disneyland Paris and gives you a first hand tour of the parks, resorts, rides, dining and also the new Disney FanDaze. So be sure to listen to the full Mouse Chat podcast below our on iTunes.
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- A complete trip report of Disneyland Paris
- Dining at Walt’s for dinner
- A complete review of the top rides at Disneyland Park
- We share Disney FanDaze with you
- We talk with Imagineers about the re-imagined version of Phantom Manor
- We give you an inside peak at Walt Disney Studios new park plans
I have been lucky enough to be on many different cruise lines over the years and lately cruises are all upping their game. Norwegian Cruise Lines Bliss is no exception. The ship is doing Caribbean itineraries but what the Norwegian Bliss is built for is Alaska Cruises. The Bliss is a game changer for Alaska. With floor to ceiling showcase windows I can imagine watching the Alaska coast slowing going by as I enjoy a coffee or specialty drink of my choice. And these lobbies are at the front and also on the sides of the ship, artfully designed into individual luxury living room spaces where a family or group can easily gather and watch Alaska or the Caribbean sea. This is a very nice addition to the Bliss and something that is missing from most other cruise lines.
Please listen to the full Norwegian Bliss Cruise Line podcast for all my cruise tips and the full review of the Norwegian Bliss.
We are with Andy and he has the inside scoop on those purple signs you see when you drive onto Disney property.
Magic Kingdom adds two more restaurants, Crystal Palace is now serving alcohol. With the Disney Dining Plan coming with alcohol by default now, guests want what they paid for. So as much as Walt wanted the Magic Kingdom to be alcohol free when it originally opened, now there are at least five restaurants that service alcoholic beverages. Will beer and wine be coming to Disney quick service locations at the Magic Kingdom next?
Is Disney World building an airport?Disney World filed some paperwork for the old airstrip close to the Magic Kingdom. Is this just a holding area for some ground work and construction materials on some new rumored Magic Kingdom hotels, or something else? We have rumors of a Volcano Hotel on the monorail and also rumors of a hotel maybe in the old Ft Wilderness River Country area. Another Disney World monorail would be nice with the new monorail fleet coming and also a Disney Vacation Club - DVC second tower at the Contemporary resort could be a possibility.
New EPCOT Disney HotelAnother exciting Disney World rumor is a new EPCOT hotel behind the Living Seas, (Not Test Track), or also right at the front of EPCOT where the monorail station is now. I would think the front entrance area would be ideal. This would be very exciting and a new look for EPCOT.
Disney's Night of Joy has come to an endAfter 35 years Disney's Night of Joy at Walt Disney World has come to an end. Disney World used teh event to fill slow park times but those days are gone. The event moved over the years from the Magic Kingdom, to Disney Hollywood Studios and then finally to Wide World of Sports. Also with Disney's Halloween Event, Christmas events and other night time special events, the park is already closing a great deal for regular guests. Will Universal Studios in Orlando pick up the slack?
