Latest News from Disney Destinations & Universal Parks
January 23rd, 2023
Top 15 ICYMI…in case you missed it.
1. MORE Character Meet & Greets are BACK at Magic Kingdom
Enchanted Tales with Belle returns Feb. 19th!
Meet Ariel at her Grotto is OPEN now!
Pete’s Silly Sideshow is OPEN now!
Meet & Greets:
- Minnie Magnifique
- Daisy Fortuna
- The Astounding Donaldo
- The Great Goofini
Character Dining NEWS
đ¸The Princesses will be greeting guests once again at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom beginning February 28th.
2. It’s coming…. TRON Lightcycle Run OPENS for all guests APRIL 4TH, 2023!!
- Height Requirement: 48″
- Guests will need to store belongings in lockers. This is new for Disney!
3. Disney Cruise Line
Set SAIL with Disney Cruise Line this Summer and celebrate their Silver Anniversary at Sea. #25years#dcl
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New Fireworks Show
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Anniversary Toast during a Shimmering Soiree
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Limited Edition Castaway Club Gift-framed art print seen below.
*Sailings May to September 2023
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4. Adventures by Disney
Ever thought about seeing Europe via River Cruise? đł
Adventures by Disney is the most unique, unforgettable and magical vacation experience ever! The new Danube River Cruise: Magical Holidays sounds absolutely enchanting!
Book before April 18, 2023, and Save up to $750 per person on select departures.
Save 50% per person on the nonrefundable deposit required at booking, if you book before April 18, 2023.
Booking opens Jan 20th for all guests! AngieBaycura@d2travel.com
5. Important Refurbishmentsđ¨
WDW: Splash Mountain is closed FOREVER. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure should open Late 2024.đđ¸
Skyliner will be closed for refurb: January 22-29, 2023
Aerosmith Rock n Roller Coaster long refurb! Feb. 20 – Summer 2023
Disneyland: Radiator Springs is closing for refurb: January 17, 2023, no reopening given
Indiana Jones Adventure is closing for refurb: January 9, 2023 until Spring 2023
Grizzly River Run is closing for refurb: January 9, 2023 until Spring 2023
6. Star Wars Fans…for us this is!
Save up to $700 on a 2-night stay at select Disney Resort hotels when you book a select Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage from February 5 through September 30, 2023 â valid for stays immediately before or after your voyage.
The Force is with you! Email 
AngieBaycura@d2travel.com
More Details Below:
Save $350 Per Night
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disneyâs Yacht Club Resort
Save $250 Per Night
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Save $150 Per Night
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Offer not valid on select voyagesâincluding those on the following dates: February 16, 18 and 22; March 12 and 14; April 3, 7, 9, 11 and 13; May 3 and 17; June 12 and 16; July 24; and August 9, 15, 19, 21 and 23, 2023.
7. Disneyland Resort
Disney100 Anniversary Celebration kicks off to a shimmery, spectacular start on January 25th~
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opens on Jan. 25 (virtual queue only)
World of Color-ONE: new nighttime spectacular debuts (virtual queue recommended) at Disney California Adventure Park
Wondrous Journeys: new nighttime spectacular with projections and fireworks at Disneyland Park
Shimmering Platinum-infused decor and merchandise at the parks, in the hotels and Downtown Disney District. Disney 100 merchandise and special food & beverages available during the Disney100 Celebration.
Disney Gallery Presents: Disney 100 Years of Wonder- artwork and displays.
Magic Happen Parade- returns Feb. 24th.
Mickey’s Toontown reopens Mar. 8th.
NEW Disneyland Magic Key Passes are on SALE NOW!!
PASSES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE:
- Inspire: $1599
- Believe: $1099
- Enchant: Currently unavailable for new sales (available for renewal only)
- Imagine: $449 (Southern California Residents only)
Get your Disneyland vacation quote today! https://forms.gle/7KqTsQv88jiQzdm78
8. Universal Orlando Resort
đđđMardi Gras- Intl. Flavors of Carnaval is February 4 to April 16, 2023.
Food, Entertainment, Live Music, Mythical Realms of Mardi Gras Parade theme, Tribute Store & exclusive Merchandise!
| UNIVERSAL ORLANDOâS MARDI GRAS 2023 CONCERT LINEUP | |
| Date | Headliner |
| February 4 | Patti LaBelle |
| February 10 | JVKE |
| February 11 | Goo Goo Dolls |
| February 18 | Maren Morris |
| February 19 | WILLOW |
| February 25 | 3 Doors Down |
| March 4 | Sean Paul |
| March 5 | Lauren Daigle |
The Marvel Character Dinner at Cafe 4 returns on February 9, 2023!Â
RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
See Captain America, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Storm and Rogue during your Buffet Dinner. Includes 1 NA drink and guests get a 1 digital photo.
Thursday through Sunday. Cost: $49.99 per adult (ages 10+) and $24.99 per child (ages 3-9), plus tax. Location: Cafe 4 in Islands of Adventure Park
If you’re my guest, I will book this amazing experience for you! Another 1 of my marvel-ous perks!
â¨A new attraction & new restaurant are coming this Summer to Universal Studios Florida’s Minion Land! Villain-Con Minion Blast and Minion Cafe.
Guests who are up for the challenge will grab an interactive blaster and step onto a motion-based pathway to put their skills to the test. Theyâll wind and glide through various scenes where they earn points by blasting a variety of items and causing as much mayhem and destruction as possible. Itâs a unique, mischief-filled experience thatâs so much fun, itâs a crime!
9. Festival of the ARTS is back to bring some CREATIVITY & COLOR into our lives! đđ¨đ˛đ
EPCOT’S International Festival of the Arts runs Jan. 13 to Feb. 20, 2023!
16 Food Studios. Daily Musical Performances. Fun Photo Ops. Chalk Art. Acrobatics. Artists. Galleries. Disney on Broadway Concert Series & Dining Packages.
Some đ§ââď¸PRO Tips to make your visit magical:
- Avoid going on the weekends to avoid local crowds.
- Grab your festival passport to strategize your foodie plans & get a wristband gift card to help you stay on budget.
- Do the Figment Brush with Masters scavenger hunt for $9.99 and get a prize.
- Don’t miss participating in the Paint by Numbers mural-so fun and FREE.
10. What’s next? EPCOT Intl. Flower & Garden Festival
đšđąDATES: March 1st thru July 5th, 2023.
Gorgeous gardens and beautiful topiaries including new topiaries of Mirabel, Luisa, Isabela & Antonia from Encanto and Princess Tiana!
Garden Rock Concert Series. 15 Outdoor Kitchens. Blossoms of Fragrance by Scentsy.
70s-inspired Orange Bird merchandise. Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration scavenger hunt.
đ Email me today to start creating your best vacation ever! AngieBaycura@d2travel.com
11. Walt Disney Work UPDATE and PERKS
3 Changes Walt Disney World Is Making to Bring More Value & Flexibility to Your Visits
- Enjoy complimentary self-parking when staying at a Disney Resort hotel
- In the coming months, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders: Park reservation requirements will be relaxed for visits after 2 p.m.* (except Sat. & Sun. at MK)Â Passholders will also receive access to Disney PhotoPass lenses and one complimentary Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories experience (age restrictions apply).
- In the coming months, Attraction photo downloads will be included with Disney Genie+ service.
12. Even More Magical Disneyland News & Perks!
- Switch between parks even earlier with your Park Hopper ticket, beginning at 11 a.m. PT starting February 4
- Disneyland Resort reservation calendar will offer nearly two months-worth of $104 park ticket dates throughout 2023
- Complimentary Disney PhotoPass digital attraction photos for you to take home as a souvenir for the Disneyland 100 Celebration
- Disneyland Resort will make select Magic Key passes available for new sales from time to time throughout 2023 as pass inventory becomes available.
13. Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Forever RETURN April 3, 2023!!!
14. Universal Hollywood
Super Nintendo World officially OPENS February 17, 2023
- âMario Kart: Bowserâs Challenge:â This all-new, technologically advanced ride, inspired by the popular Mario Kart⢠video game series, will seamlessly fuse cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) with projection mapping technology and actual set pieces along a moving ride track. Set against a multi-sensory backdrop of color, sound and movement, guests will be seated in stadium-style, four-seat vehicles as they navigate familiar courses through the creative use and integration of head mounted AR goggles. This unique feature is a key point of differentiation that distinguishes this ride from other theme park attractions.
The premise of âMario Kart: Bowserâs Challengeâ is simple but equally inspiring and challenging, appealing to guests of all ages regardless of gaming experience. As part of Team Mario, guests will steer through underwater courses and courses in the clouds to compete for the Golden Cup while collecting coins to defeat Team Bowser and win. âMario Kart: Bowserâs Challengeâ raises the stakes for guests as an intriguing and repeatable ride with a variety of outcomes.
- Mount Beanpole: This towering landmark sits at the heart of the land and also serves as the entry queue for âMario Kart: Bowserâs Challenge.â
- Bowserâs Castle: Adorned with a breathtaking sculpture of a large and powerful Bowser, this structure serves as a key centerpiece of the land, home to SUPER NINTENDO WORLDâs signature ride, âMario Kart: Bowserâs Challenge.â As guests navigate the winding corridors and pass through the hall of medallions and trophies of the ominous castle towards the âMario Kart: Bowserâs Challengeâ ride, they will learn more about Bowserâs calculated plans to defeat Team Mario for the coveted Golden Cup.
- Power-Up Bandâ˘: These wearable, state-of-the-art wristbands sync with Universal Studios Hollywoodâs free downloadable app to level-up the guest experience within the land and enhance its many interactive elements. These include, but are not limited to, keeping individual and team scores, collecting digital coins and obtaining keys after winning challenges throughout the land. Power-Up Bands will also invite guests to enjoy extra-special interactions with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach. They will come in six design options with character themes and will be available for purchase both within the land and at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD retail shops located in the theme park and on CityWalk.
- Interactive Gameplay: Within the land, guests will become fully engulfed in an engaging world of real-life gameplay, including punching ? Blocks to collect digital coins and a variety of interactives. They will discover a new dimension of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD via the interactive binoculars employing augmented reality technology positioned within the land. Guests can beat the four Key Challenges and collect keys from Goomba, Koopa Troopa, Piranha Plant and Thwomp interactive activities to ultimately allow access to the culminating boss battle with Bowser Jr. These energetic, familiar and fun interactive games will further enhance the entire kinetic experience within the land and immerse guests into the unique world of Super Mario.
- Toadstool Cafeâ˘: The landâs signature restaurant Toadstool Cafe will serve a gourmet menu perfected by Chef Toad where he will greet guests upon entry. Menu items prepared fresh daily include Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots, Super Mushroom Soup, Piranha Plant Caprese, Mario Bacon Cheeseburger, Luigi Pesto Chicken Burger, ? Block Tiramisu and Princess Peach Cupcake.
- 1-UP Factory: What better way to commemorate a visit to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD than to visit the 1-UP Factory retail shop to purchase collectable memorabilia. The 1-UP Factory will offer an extensive selection of merchandise from Mario and Luigi themed apparel to iconic character hats and an array of plush characters, including Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Bowser.
15. Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration ends March 31st. đDisneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Grand Finale ends September 30th. đ
Thanks for Reading!
đĽEnchantingly Yours, Angie Baycura
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