🥀The Enchanted Rose Report

All the Latest News from Disney Destinations & Universal Parks.

Plus, can’t Miss Deals & Discounts. 🤑

August 1, 2023

1. Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Discounts

DISNEY+ OFFER

Disney+ subscribers save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels from October 22 – November 2, 2023, and November 26 – December 25, 2023.

ROOM ONLY OFFER

Save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels on stays most nights October 2 to December 25, 2023.

Contact me ASAP to get a Quote! Rooms are booking quickly & inventory is very limited. AngieBaycura@d2travel.com

Plus…

Florida Residents save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays most nights October 2 through December 25, 2023. Annual Passholders can save up to 40% at select hotels.

Don’t rule out a Last-Minute Summer Vacay.

• Save up to 25% on stays most nights July 11 to August 20, and September 15 to September 28, 2023
• Save up to 30% on stays most nights August 21 to September 14, 2023

Hey Florida Residents!

Experience Disney thrills with a Florida Resident Disney 2-Park Explorer Ticket—a special 2-day ticket that’s valid for admission to EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park only. It’s just $159 plus tax! This ticket is valid from August 1 to September 29, 2023.

💚Mention this Blog when you book your 2023 or 2024 trip and get a bonus $10 Starbucks gift card.

2. Disney Genie+ Update at WDW

Guests will be able to select either a single-park option or a multiple-parks option, subject to availability. With this update, prices may now be lower at some Walt Disney World theme parks compared to others. Guests will continue to be able to purchase Disney Genie+ service through the My Disney Experience app on the day of their visit.

3. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and The NEW Jollywood Nights

Jollywood Nights, a new Holiday Party at Hollywood Studios!

A new separately ticketed event from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Ticket prices will range from $159 – $179 per person.

Party dates are:

• November: 11,18, 20, 27, 29
• December: 4, 6,16,18, 20

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Ticket prices will range from $159-$199 per person.

The party dates are:

• November 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30
• December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22

❤Interested in Attending? AngieBaycura@d2travel.com

4. WDW News

Extended Evening Hours for Disney Deluxe Hotel Guests at HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS!!

• Sat, September 30
• Thurs, October 5
• Wed, October 11
• Thurs, October 19
• Wed, October 25

EPCOT: 💙Journey of Water- Moana attraction opening this fall. A new nighttime spectacular will debut late 2024.

Haunted Mansion: The Hatbox Ghost will appear to guests as they pass the Endless Hallway, welcoming himself inside from the swinging wake in the cemetery and grinning at the Doom Buggies as they set off deeper into the mansion. 

Don’t forget to go see Haunted Mansion in theaters now. 👻🖤💜

Transpo Update! Sunshine Flyer “merged” with MEARS CONNECT. Sadly, the “themed” railroad designs will be no more. I continue to book MEARS Connect for all my guests.

Disney100 UPDATE

Disney 100 at WDW: September 22, 2023 to December 31, 2023

• Disney 100 backdrops at all 4 theme parks & Disney Springs.
• All-new mural at World Celebration in EPCOT: find 100 Disney Characters.
• Platinum Mickey sculpture with Spaceship Earth in the background.
• Spaceship Earth will light up with a new special colors & lights. Plus, you’ll hear a new rendition of When You Wish Upon a Star.
• 4 limited time food booths available at Food & Wine Festival AND Festival of the Holidays.
• Meet Mickey & Minnie in their new platinum outfits.
• Buy Wow-worthy Merch like this Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket.

5. Disney Cruise Line News

Get a Disney Cruise Quote! 💙

DCL UPDATE!! DisneyBand+ is now available to purchase for Guests sailing onboard the Disney Wish & Disney Fantasy, who are within 45-11 days of their sail date.

The 💛Disney TREASURE will officially set sail in 2024. The Disney Treasure will follow this tradition with its own signature character sculptures that honor the ship’s motif of adventure, Peter Pan and Captain Hook. 

6. Say Aloha to AULANI in Ko Olina, Hawaii 🏝💙

• Save up to 25% on select rooms for stays of 5 or more nights
• Save up to 20% on select rooms for stays of 4 nights

This offer is valid for consecutive-night stays, most nights August 23 to November 18, and November 25 to December 22, 2023.

2024 Vacations are also available to Book!

Voted one of the BEST US Resorts for Families by Travel & Leisure

7. Disneyland Resort News

SPECIAL Disney Hotel Offer

Save up to 20% on Sunday to Thursday night stays, from August 1 through September 30, 2023

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

• Save up to 25% off select stays of 4-nights or longer
• Save up to 20% on Standard and Premium rooms, Sunday to Thursday nights

Disneyland Hotel

• Save up to 25% off select stays of 4-nights or longer
• Save up to 15% on Standard and Premium rooms, Sunday to Thursday nights

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

• Save up to 10% on Standard and Premium rooms, Sunday to Thursday nights

Book now through September 26, 2023. Travel must be completed by October 1, 2023.

Disney Visa Cardmembers🐭💳 can save up to 30% on select Premium room stays at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort—valid Sunday to Thursday nights from August 1 through September, 30, 2023!

🎃Oogie Boogie Bash is SOLD OUT.

San Fransokyo Square is near completion! ❤The transformation will be completed on August 31, 2023. Lucky Fortune Cookery, Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill and Rita’s Turbine Blenders are now OPEN. Mobile order available at all 3 spots.

• COMING SOON: Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería will open (Mobile order available)
• August 31: Aunt Cass Café (Mobile order available), Meet Hiro and Baymax, & San Fransokyo Maker’s Mart will open!!

🍷🍺🍸Alcohol will be served at these 4 DISNEYLAND Park restaurants: Blue Bayou, Café Orleans, River Belle Terrace, & Carnation Café.

🎆FANTASMIC! is closed until Spring 2024!!

8. Universal Orlando Resort News

Minion Land is OPEN. 💛💙

Say BELLO to the NEW Minion Land at Universal Orlando Resort!

• Illuminations Villain-Con Minion Blast (attraction): official opening AUGUST 11TH
• Illuminations Minion Cafe with 3 themed areas: the Kitchen, the Breakroom & the Dining Room. You’ll be able to mobile order from your table.
• Bake My Day- retail shop & bakery
• Pop-A-Nana- Popcorn (banana popcorn!), novelty buckets
• Freeze Ray Pops- Popsicles
• Illuminations Theater- Meet & Greet: Minions, Gru, Margo, Edith & Agnes plus “Sing” characters: Rosita, Gunter & Johnny

AWESOME TICKET OFFER: 💥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 PERK: Buy your Tickets from me and get EARLY Park Admission, which is usually reserved for Universal Hotel Guests only. Plus, get Pro Tips, Itinerary Advice, Maps and Gifts!

🎟Passholders, it’s time to celebrate! #UOAPDays return August 15 – September 30, 2023!

2023 & 2024 Universal Orlando Resort Vacation Packages: Get a Quote! 🌍

🎃🧛🏼‍♀️🧟Halloween Horror Nights

Don’t miss out on the NEW Stranger Things and Last of Us haunted houses!

9. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Tickets on SALE now. Prices range from $109-$199 (adult). Enter at 4 pm, Party begins at 7 pm and ends at midnight.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Event Dates🎃🐭

August: 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29

September: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29

October: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29. fyi: Oct 31 is sold out.

November: 1

Let’s 👻BOO This…email me today to get your tickets! AngieBaycura@d2travel.com

Or better yet, let’s also BOO-K you a Disney Vacation Package! $200 deposit. Make Payments as you please or Pay in Full 30 days prior.

10. EPCOT Intl. Food & Wine Festival 🍷🍴

July 27 to November 18, 2023.

25 Global Marketplaces. Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Scavenger Hunt (9/29-10/31). PRIZE: lunchbag. Emile’s Fromage Montage (taste 5 cheese dishes).

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant, Beaker, from Muppet Labs have been hard at work bringing tasty, unique eats to Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey! Pickle Milkshakes and Peanut Butter & Jelly Sticky Wings.

Exclusive Merch: Festival Event Logo Collection featuring a Spaceship Earth-inspired Loungefly Backpack and CORKCICLE stemless wine cup, the Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Picnic Collection with contributions by Dooney & Bourke, the home-inspired Disney “Encanto” Collection, or the Figment Annual Passholder Collection.

Check out the EPCOT Intl. Food & Wine Festival’s EAT to the BEAT Concert Series Lineup. 5:30, 6:45, and 8:00 pm. Local Acts: Tues-Thurs.

• Aug 4-5 – Southern Avenue
• Aug 6-7 – Tiffany
• Aug 11-12 – Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart
• Aug 13-14 – TBA
• Aug 18-21 – Joey Fatone & Friends
• Aug 25-26 – Ayron Jones (NEW)
• Aug 27-28 – Phillip Phillips (NEW)
• Sept 1-2 – Baha Men
• Sept 3-4 – MercyMe
• Sept 8-9 – Ray Parker Jr.
• Sept 10-11 – TobyMac
• Sept 16-17 – Raul Acosta and Oro Solido (NEW)
• Sept 22-24 – Los Amigos Invisibles
• Sept 25-26 – 98 °
• Sept 29-Oct 2 – Boyz II Men
• Oct 6-7 – Mark Wills
• Oct 8-9 – Sugar Ray
• Oct 13-14 – Hoobastank
• Oct 15-16 – Air Supply
• Oct 20-21 – Taylor Dayne
• Oct 22-23 – Billy Ocean
• Oct 27-30 – Hanson
• Nov 3-4 – We The Kings (NEW)
• Nov 5-6 – Sheila E.
• Nov 10-11 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
• Nov 12-13 – 38 Special

11. Walt Disney World Dining Plans!

Disney Dining Plans:  Add to your Vacation Package for arrivals beginning Jan. 9, 2024. Each guest in your room must have the same dining plan. Ages 3+.

Quick Service: 2 Quick Service Meals including 1 non-alcoholic drink or alcoholic drink for 21+ per night, 1 Snack per night, 1 Refillable Mug for length of stay.

Standard: 1 Table Service Meal per night, 1 Quick Service Meal per night (1 non-alcoholic drink or alcoholic drink for 21+ for each table & quick service meal), 1 Snack per night, 1 Refillable Mug for length of stay.

Quick Service Dining Plan: $57.01 per adult & $23.83 per child

Standard Dining Plan: $94.28 per adult & 29.69 per child

These prices include taxes but not tips/gratuities.

Bonus Info: Children 3-9 must order from the children’s menu. Under 3 eat free from an adult’s plate.

Remember some restaurants will require 2 Table Service credits (not 1): Be Our Guest, Story Book Dining at Artist Point, Fairytale Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table, Dinner Shows and all Fine/Signature Dining Restaurants.

12. BOUNCEBACK OFFERS return to WDW

💖Guests can save 25-35% on a future resort stay on select dates throughout 2024. This offer is only bookable over the phone and must be booked within 7 days from the date of checkout on the current reservation. I’d be happy to help you book your future stay!

🥀Enchantingly Yours,

Angie Baycura

📸 Disney Parks, Universal Parks