🥀The Rose Report

Latest News from Disney Destinations & Universal Destinations. Can’t Miss Deals & Discounts.

March 23rd, 2023

Top 15 ICYMI…in case you missed it.

1. Disney Eats!

Roundup Rodeo BBQ opens Today at Hollywood Studios Park.

This restaurant is family-style. Price: Adult $45 and Child (3-9) $25 plus tax & gratuity. Grown-up Cocktails and N/A specialty drinks not included.

Starter: Prospector’s Homemade Cheddar Biscuits.

3 Salads: Tomato, Rex’s Romaine & Kale Salad and Watermelon.

Main Course: 4 house-smoked meats- Evil Dr. Smoked Ribs, Buttercup’s Beef Brisket, There’s a Sausage in My Boot, and BBQ Chicken-with Style. (Plant-Based Offerings also available).

Choose 4 Sides for the table: The Married Spuds, Force Field Fried Pickles, Slinky Doooooog Mac & Cheese, Buckin’ Baked Beans, Cowpoke Corn on the Cob, Mean Old Potato Salad, Veggie Slaw or Campfire-roasted Vegetables.

Desserts: Cupcake a la Forky. Lemon & Blueberry Cheesecake. Billy’s Chocolate Silk Pie. Goat’s Apple Pie. Gruff’s Peach-Strawberry Pie.

The Princess Character Breakfast at Akershus in EPCOT will make its royal return on May 14th! 👸🏼

Narcoossee’s grand return is April 1st

Newly reimagined space with a land & sea concept. Refreshed Menu.

2. RunDisney News

• Disneyland Half Marathon- Jan. 11 to 14, 2024.
• WDW Springtime Surprise Weekend- Apr. 13-16, 2023, PIXAR-themed
• WDW Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend- Nov. 2-5, 2023

3. Disney Cruise Line

PIXAR DAY AT SEA

Pixar Day at Sea will be offered on nine seven-night Caribbean cruises aboard the Disney Fantasy sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida.

• Departing Jan. 6, Jan. 20, Feb. 3, Feb. 17, and March 2, 2024, the eastern Caribbean itinerary includes Tortola, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay.
• Departing Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24, 2024, the western Caribbean itinerary includes Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay.    

MARVEL DAY AT SEA

Marvel Day at Sea will be offered on 10 five-night Caribbean cruises sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

• Departing Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18 and March 3, 2024, the western Caribbean itinerary includes George Town, Grand Cayman, and Castaway Cay.
• Departing Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, and March 8, 2024, the western Caribbean itinerary includes Cozumel, Mexico, and Castaway Cay.

Get a Quote! 💙

New Island Destination at Lighthouse Point (Bahamas) welcoming guests in Summer 2024!

4. Adventures by Disney💖

Bundle & save when you book an eligible adventure and flight this summer:

• $750 per person on select Arctic Expedition Cruise departures
• $500 per person on select International Land Adventures and River Cruise departures
• $350 off per person on select Domestic Land Adventures

Travel must be booked by May 31, 2023. 

Disney Visa Cardholders can bundle & save when you use your Disney® Visa® Card to book a flight and eligible adventure with Adventures by Disney:

• Save up to $1,000 per person on Arctic Expedition Cruises
• Save up to $750 per person on International Land Adventures
• Save up to $600 per person on North American Land Adventures

Travel must be booked by May 31, 2023. 

5. Important Refurbishments🚨

WDW: Splash Mountain is closed FOREVER. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure should open Late 2024.💚🐸

Aerosmith Rock n Roller Coaster long refurb! Feb. 20 – Summer 2023

Disneyland:

Indiana Jones Adventure reopens March 26th, 2023

Tazan’s Treehouse is closed for refurb: (rumor) might be re-themed to Encanto. No reopening given.

6. 4 Things to Know before TRON Lightcycle/Run Opens on 4/4 🏍

1. Join Team Blue via Virtual Q. Theme Park Reservation required for Magic Kingdom.
2. Individual Lightning Lane. Theme Park Reservation required for Magic Kingdom. Pricing/Availability vary each day.
3. New Locker System. All Belongings must be stored in complimentary lockers. Pairs with your MagicBand, MagicBand+, or Ticket Media (card).
4. Disney Photopass & Video Available

7. Disneyland Resort

2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

March 3 to April 25, 2023

Festival Experiences

• Festival Marketplaces – Outdoor kiosks offer an assortment of mouthwatering bites, wine, beer and specialty beverages.
• Culinary Demonstrations – Local, visiting and Disney chefs prepare a few of their favorite recipes on stage––available Friday through Sunday!
• Cocktails @ Sonoma Terrace hosted by CORKCICLE® – Enjoy an expanded menu of craft brews, signature cocktails, savory snacks and more.
• Family Programming – Throughout the duration of the festival, find something fun for everyone in the family including special activity zones and demonstrations.
• Live Music – Groove to toe-tappin’ musical performances presenting the perfect side dish to complement the bon viveur vibe.
• Soarin’ Over California – See the state’s natural and manmade wonders as this California classic returns for a limited time!

Get your Disneyland vacation quote today! https://forms.gle/7KqTsQv88jiQzdm78

UPDATE: Mickey’s Toontown to Reopen at Disneyland Park on March 19th!

8. Universal Orlando Resort

NEW Name announced Universal Parks & Resorts rebrands to become Universal Destinations & Experiences. New Logos for all Parks, too. I think they look fantastic.

EPIC DEAL!! 💲

Buy a 3-Day, 2-Park Ticket for as low as $234.99 + tax
per adult and Get 2 DAYS FREE

Includes the following benefits:

• Five days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure with purchase of a 3-Day Base or Park-to-Park ticket
• For $35 more, add access to Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park

This offer is valid for any five (5) calendar days during an eight (8) consecutive calendar day period which commences on and includes the date selected.

BONUS: Book you Tickets with me and get EARLY Park Admission, which is usually reserved for Universal Hotel Guests only.

9. EPCOT transformation!

New Nighttime spectacular coming to EPCOT later this year!

Coming this fall, Journey of Water (Moana inspired).

CommuniCore Hall at World Celebration will transform with each Festival. New Mickey & Friends meet & greet location. 🐭

10. EPCOT Intl. Flower & Garden Festival

🌹🌱DATES: March 1st thru July 5th, 2023.

Gorgeous gardens and beautiful topiaries including new topiaries of Mirabel, Luisa, Isabela & Antonia from Encanto and Princess Tiana! Don’t MISS out on my favorite festival.

Garden Rock Concert Series Schedule/Lineup.

• March 24-25: Berlin
• March 26-27: The Pointer Sisters
• March 31: Luis Figueroa (NEW for 2023!)

• April 1-2: Piso 21 (NEW for 2023!)
• April 3: TBD
• April 7-8: STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
• April 9-10: Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
• April 16-17: Switchfoot (NEW for 2023!)
• April 21-22: A Flock of Seagulls
• April 23-24: Jo Dee Messina
• April 28-29: Ambrosia with Peter Beckett, The Voice Of Player
• April 30: Kool and the Gang

• May 1: Kool and the Gang
• May 5-8: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
• May 12-15: The Orchestra starring former members of ELO
• May 19-20: A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce (NEW for 2023!)
• May 21-22: Casting Crowns (NEW for 2023!)
• May 26-27: Jason Scheff, longtime lead singer of Chicago (NEW for 2023!)
• May 28-29: Rick Springfield

• June 2-5: Plain White T’s
• June 9-10: The Spinners
• June 11-12: The Commodores
• June 16-17: Vertical Horizon
• June 18-19: Tony Orlando
• June 23-26: Simple Plan
• June 30: Living Colour

• July 1: Living Colour
• July 2-3: Wang Chung

15 Outdoor Kitchens. Check out this cute and informative pdf from Disney Food Blog.🧡

Blossoms of Fragrance by Scentsy.

Garden Graze (foodie stroll). Purchase 5 food items and get a reward: Mango-Lime Dole Whip in a collector cup.

70s-inspired Orange Bird, Snow White, & Figment merchandise.

Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt $10: Sooo fun! Prizes: You get your choice of plate & cup (Orange Bird, Spike the Bee, Snow White or Figment).

Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt $10- (limited time) Look for hidden Disney-themed eggs. Butterfly Landing. Prize: Disney Egg.

Playground Garden for little ones.

💖 Email me today to start creating your best vacation ever! AngieBaycura@d2travel.com

11. MORE Walt Disney World News

After Hours!! New Parks & New Dates

Typhoon Lagoon, Select Nights May 20 til September 2.

EPCOT, Select Thursdays, June 1 til August 24. 1 Wed. date: July 12.

Magic Kingdom Park, Select Mondays, now til March 27. **Only date still available: March 20 (as of 3/15)

Hollywood Studios, Select Wednesdays April 19 til June 28 (tickets still available as of 3/15)

TYPHOON LAGOON is OPEN! 🌊⛱

New Restaurant at Disney Springs: Summer House opening late 2023

Celebrate 25 Years at Animal Kingdom Park. 🌳🌍Special surprises on April 22 (Earth Day)

12. Even More Magical Disneyland News

Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite

April 18 & 20, 2023, at Disneyland Park

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite

May 2, 4, 8 & 11, 2023, at Disneyland Park

SAN FRANSOKYO SQUARE is coming to Disney California Adventure Park Summer 2023.

Pacific Wharf will be no more, as San Fransokyo Square takes over. This new area is inspired by Baymax and his Big Hero 6 pals.

13. The new Villas at Disneyland Hotel opening September 28th!! Booking now.

Jungle Book themed Duo Studios, Sleeping Beauty or Princess & the Frog themed Deluxe Studios, Fantasia or Princess & the Frog themed 1- & 2-Bedroom Villas, and Bambi, Moana & Frozen themed 3-Bedroom Grand Villa!!

14. New Character Greetings Debuting Soon

Moana🌺 will greet fellow voyagers on Discovery Island for the first time, starting April 22.

Later this summer, Guests will get the chance to hug long-time EPCOT icon Figment 🐲at the Imagination! pavilion.

And this fall, Mirabel 💙from the Walt Disney Animation Studios hit film “Encanto” will greet Guests in the Fairytale Garden at Magic Kingdom, which will be transformed with whimsical décor inspired by La Familia Madrigal.

15. Deals & Discounts 💲✨

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney® Visa® Cardmembers can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels with this special offer. Disney Visa Cardmember must stay in room.

This offer is valid when you book using your Client’s Disney® Visa® Card for stays most nights:

• May 14 to June 24, 2023
• July 5 to August 19, 2023
• August 27 to September 7, 2023

Disneyland Resort

Save up to 25% on Stays at a DL Resort Hotel, Sun-Thurs nights, March 12 to June 8, 2023. (Disney Visa Cardmembers exclusive)

Save up to 15% on Stays at a DL Resort Hotel, Sun-Thurs nights, March 12 to June 8, 2023.

Thanks for Reading!

🥀Enchantingly Yours, Angie Baycura

📸 Disney and Universal