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Thursday November 18th, 2021: News Wrap-Up with Angie

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1. The Holidays are happening NOW at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World! Festive Decorations, Trees, Holiday Food & Drinks, and Seasonal Experiences!

Some of my favorite things: Christmas Tree Stroll at Disney Springs, Olaf Scavenger Hunt at Epcot, Gingerbread House at Grand Floridian Resort, Gingerbread Carousel at Beach Club Resort and all the Trees at the Parks/Resorts!

Don’t forget about Universal Orlando Resort! Grinchmas, Holidays at Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s!

2. Disney Genie is now on you MDE app! Disney Genie+ with Lightning Lane is available for purchase at $15 per person/per day. You can add this to your tickets or vacation packages. Also available for purchase: Individual (ala carte) Attractions using Lightning Lane. The cost varies per attraction/per date.

3. Disneyland Resort Room OFFER!

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Save 25% on Premium rooms

Save 20% on Standard rooms

Disneyland Hotel

Save 25% on Premium rooms

Save 20% on Standard rooms

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

Save 10% on Premium and Standard rooms

Book now through March 17, 2022; travel must be completed by April 8, 2022.

4. Disney Very Merriest After Hours Party at Magic Kingdom Park will be held from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am on 24 select nights from Nov. 8 through Dec. 21. This is a hard-ticket, special event. Price range from $169-$249 (plus tax). You can enter as early as 7 pm with your ticket.

5. Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line in 2022!! Disney Wish voyages begin in June! Plus, DCL returns to Favorite Tropical Destinations in the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico in Early 2023! Booking NOW!

6. ALL WDW RESORT HOTELS have RE-OPENED except All Star Sports Resort! More normalcy…I’m here for it. I was especially happy fan favorites: Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter are welcoming Guests again.

7. 30 minute early theme park entry for all Disney World Resort guests at all theme parks. PLUS, Deluxe Hotel Guests get extra evening hours on select days at select parks. Currently, Epcot is open late on Mondays and Magic Kingdom is open late on Wednesdays.

9. Military Discounts are available NOW at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort for 2021 and 2022!~ Finally! I’m an expert on all things Disney & Military! If you have any questions, please send me an email. I’d be happy to get you quotes on Military Basic (room only) Packages!

8. The new, expanded France Pavilion at Epcot is OPEN including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure which is using Virtual Queue or is available for Individual Lightning Lane Purchase! Be sure to try out the Le Creperie for delicious crepes! (Quick Service and Sit Down Dining). Bon Appetit.

10. WDW Annual Passes are on SALE now. 4 options: Disney Pixie Dust Pass $399 plus tax (FL Res only), Disney Pirate Pass $699 (FL Res only), Disney Sorcerer Pass $899 (FL Res or DVC member), & Disney Incredi-Pass $1299. Add-on Options: Water Park & Sport $99 and Photopass $99. Prices do not include tax. Do you know Annual Passholders get DISCOUNTS galore: Rooms, Dining, Merchandise and more!

11. Epcot’s Candlelight Processional returns November 26th to December 30th!

Here’s who is scheduled to appear:

11/26 – 11/28: Auli’i Cravalho
11/29 – 12/1: Chita Rivera
12/2 – 12/4: Jodi Benson
12/5 – 12/7: Alton Fitzgerald White
12/8 – 12/10: Bart Millard
12/11 – 12/13: Lisa Ling
12/14 – 12/16: Andy Garcia
12/17 – 12/19: Ana Gasteyer
12/20 – 12/22: Courtney B. Vance
12/23 – 12/25: Steven Curtis Chapman
12/26 – 12/28: Blair Underwood
12/29 – 12/30: Pat Sajak

12. Star Wars Rise of the Resistance is now using a traditional STANDBY LINE. This attraction will also be available for Individual Lightning Lane Purchase. PRO TIP: This is 100% worth the price! Book this one asap (7 am!)…in the Disney Genie on your MDE app. Or be prepared to Rope Drop aka be at the park 1 hour before opening time.

13. WDW 50th Celebration is happening NOW and will be on-going for 18 months! New Shows at Magic Kingdom: Enchantment & Epcot: Harmonious. Beacons of Light on the 4 theme park icons: Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, Tower of Terror and Tree of Life. 50 Golden Character Statues located throughout Disney’s Theme Parks. What are you waiting for…let’s get you a quote! https://forms.gle/eGdFkyuJwoH3eXcq9

14. First Voyages on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Begin March 1, 2022; General Bookings is now open for March thru September 2022. Fill out my form for a free quote: https://forms.gle/FWMks7psPv8f1Qaq9

15. Add MagicMobile Pass to your MDE app!

Enter theme parks (with a valid theme park reservation and valid admission)

Connect Disney PhotoPass images to your account

NEW: Charge food and merchandise purchases to the payment card on file at your Disney Resort hotel room during your stay

Enter attractions through the virtual queue or Lightning Lane entrance when it’s your time to arrive

16. Epcot’s NEW Neighborhoods. World Discovery. World Celebration. World Nature. World Showcase. Be sure to get some NEW park maps on your next visit. The 50th maps will definitely be really cool souvenirs.

17. Breaking News:

Disney Cruise Line Guests Ages 5 and Older Must Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 for Departures Beginning January 13, 2022.

For Adventures by Disney departures on or after January 12, 2022, all Guests must provide proof of being full vaccinated before joining any trip.

18. Character Sightings at WDW, slightly modified: (masks indoors, no autographs/hugs, socially distanced, individualized meet & greet, themed setting/photo op)

Cinderella, Elena, Tiana & Rapunzel at Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom.

Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom.

Disney Junior Friends outside Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios.

Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams in Hollywood Studios.

19. 30th Anniversary of Beauty and the Beast is November 22! Exclusive items at ShopDisney, Hot Topic, Box Lunch! Check out my Enchanted Nook for a special giveaway!

20. Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays will be held November 26th-December 30! FULL booths and menus have been released!!