By: Angie Baycura
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🥀📋The Enchanted Rose Report

The TOP 🔟: Disney & Universal Destinations News and Deals.

August 2024 😎🌞

1️⃣Walt Disney World Resort Discounts

✨Save up to 30% on a Disney Resort Hotel & 🆓Park Hopper!

🎃🎄SAVE up to 30% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights from Nov. 24 to Dec. 25, plus save up to 20% for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights between Oct. 6 to Nov. 21. You can also get a 💖FREE Park Hopper option added to your tickets when you upgrade to a Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a non-discounted 4-day or longer date-based ticket.

🎉MY SPECIAL PROMOTION

Book your Walt Disney World Vacation Package* NOW thru Labor Day…and receive 1 Disney Autograph Book, 1 Mickey Ear Hat (per child), and a $25-100 Disney Gift Card** from yours truly! 🎁

*Min. 4 Day Ticket, 4 Night Stay. New bookings only. **Value dependent upon Resort Hotel & Total Package Price. Gifts will be in your Bon Voyage Package, delivered 3 weeks before your vacation.

FREE DINING PLAN for Disney Visa Cardmembers💳

Enjoy a FREE dining plan when you use your Disney Visa Card to purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option—for arrivals most nights from:

  • September 1 to September 7, 2024
  • December 9 to December 21, 2024

❤️Book a 4 night (or longer) stay at a Disney Value OR Moderate Resort with 4-day Park Hopper tickets & receive a FREE Quick Service Dining Plan. 💙Book a 4 night (or longer) stay at a Disney Deluxe OR Deluxe Villa Resort with 4-day Park Hopper tickets & receive a FREE Disney Dining Plan.

2️⃣Walt Disney World Resort News

Lightning Lane Multi Pass & Single Pass ⚡🪪⚡

🎉Disney Genie+ service is now called Lightning Lane Multi Pass, while individual Lightning Lane is now called Lightning Lane Single Pass. Guests can now PLAN in ADVANCE!!

⚡️⚡️Lightning Lane Multi Pass

Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios are divided into 2 Groups. You can pre-book 1 attraction from Group 1 (most popular rides) and 2 attractions from Group 2. As you can see Character Meet & Greets have been eliminated.

For Reference, here are the Group 1 and Group 2 Attractions & Experiences at WDW.

Magic Kingdom

GROUP 1

GROUP 2

EPCOT

GROUP 1

GROUP 2

Hollywood Studios

GROUP 1

GROUP 2

Animal Kingdom


⚡️Lightning Lane Single Pass

Magic Kingdom

  • Tron Lightcycle/Run
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

EPCOT

  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Hollywood Studios

  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Animal Kingdom

  • Avatar: Flight of Passage

DISNEYLAND

Lightning Lane Multi Pass ⚡⚡

Disneyland Park

California Adventure Park

Lightning Lane Single Pass ⚡

Disneyland Park– Radiator Springs Racers

California Adventure Park– Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

AUGUST Happenings

  • 🎃Halloween Season. Fall Decor. The 1st Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is on August 9th. Foodie Guide for WDW Resort Hotels.
  • 🍊Flavors of Florida. July 1 to Aug. 11, 2024. 40 locations across Disney Springs-Foodie Guide
  • 👸🏼Princess Week. August 25th to August 31st, 2024. Foodie Guide (available all August)
  • 🦁Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration. Now thru Sept. 9th, 2024.
  • August Crowds: Average Crowds first half of the month. Below Average Crowds last half of the month.
  • Weather: Very Hot & Very Humid. 92+. 🔥☔Rainy season, Hurricane season. Go Early, Stay Late and Take Mid-day breaks!

3️⃣❌Refurbishments and Closures

Yacht & Beach Club Resorts: Storm-a-long Bay & Shipwreck Pool: Closed Jan 2025 thru May 2025

Peter Pan’s Flight: Closed July 8th thru August 20th, 2024

Jungle Cruise: August 26th until Fall 2024?

Test Track (EPCOT): Closed June 17th, 2024, for “brand new rendering of the attraction” until ??

Voyage of Little Mermaid (Hollywood Studios): Closed. NEW show The Little Mermaid- A Musical Adventure debuts fall 2024.

Blizzard Beach Water Park: Closed, reopens Fall 2024?

All-Star Sports Resort: Sport Goofy Gifts & Sundries is undergoing refurbishment now thru September 2024. Store will remain partially open.

POP Century Resort: POP Food Court is under refurbishment thru end of September. Please use mobile order via your MDE app. Seating will be limited.

4️⃣Holidays 2024

🎅🏼🐭🎄

DISNEYLAND

Returns November 15th!

❤️CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK

Disney Festival of Holidays.

Disney Viva Navidad.

World of Color- Season of Light.

Mater’s Jingle Jamboree.

Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl.

💚DISNEYLAND PARK

A Christmas Fantasy Parade.

“it’s a small world” Holiday.

“Believe…In Holiday Magic” Fireworks.

Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle.

“it’s a small world” Lighting.

Haunted Mansion Holiday.

WALT DISNEY WORLD

Disney Jollywood Nights: 

  • Nov. 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
  • Dec. 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: 

  • Nov. 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
  • Dec. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20

EPCOT Intl. Festival of the Holidays

  • Nov 29 to Dec 30

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Magic Kingdom: Holiday Park Decor. Frozen Holiday Surprise. Jingle Cruise.

EPCOT: EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Candlelight Processional. Glimmering Greenhouses-Living with the Land.

Hollywood Studios: Sunset Season Greetings. Holidays in Toy Story Land. For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Hollywood & Vine (Holiday-themed dinner with Minnie & friends)

Animal Kingdom: Merry Menagerie. Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition. Mickey & Minnie Holiday Attire.

Disney Springs: Christmas Tree Stroll. Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar. Meet Santa.

Blizzard Beach: Winter Wonderland. “Snowfall”. Holiday Treats.

Disney Resort Hotels: Christmas Trees! Holiday Decor! Gingerbread Displays!

**MORE DETAILS COMING SOON**

5️⃣Disney Cruise Line News

Disney Destiny

💙The Disney Destiny, a new heroes and villains-inspired ship will set sail in November 2025 from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

🧡Staterooms: Hercules-themed. Concierge: Fantasia. Hero Suites & IncrediSuites: Hercules & The Incredibles. 7 Special Oceanview Staterooms: The Incredibles

💛Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King will not only be just that, but it will also join the ranks as a first-of-its-kind Disney dining experience, bringing the iconic songs and legendary moments of the renowned animated classic to life for families throughout dinner.

💜 A unique confectionary, Edna Á La Mode Sweets, will offer handmade gelato, ice cream, cookies, candies and specialty treats served in a space full of bolts of fabric and costume models.

💚Two casual walk-up cafes will serve a mighty selection of coffee, tea, specialty beverages and snacks: Café Megara or Café Merida.

🐾Have a wickedly good time at De Vil’s, a new piano lounge

🏴‍☠️ Visit Cask & Cannon, new swashbuckling new pub

🔮 Haunted Mansion Parlor

⛰️ Join Mickey & Minnie on a thrilling new adventure on the AquaMouse

The ship will embark on an inaugural season of four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and western Caribbean, including visits to one or both of Disney Cruise Line’s Island destinations – Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay.

💖Castaway Club members can secure an inaugural season spot as early as September 6, 2024, and bookings go on sale to the general public on September 12, 2024:

· Pearl Castaway Club Members: Friday, September 6, 2024

· Platinum Castaway Club Members and Golden Oak residents and Club 33 Members: Monday, September 9, 2024*

· Gold Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club® Members and Adventures by Disney® Adventure Insiders: Tuesday, September 10, 2024*

· Silver Castaway Club Members: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

· Bookings open to all Guests: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Fulfill your DESTINY: AngieBaycura@d2travel.com

*Golden Oak residents, Club 33 Members, Disney Vacation Club® Members and Adventures by Disney® Adventure Insiders will need to book by phone during the early-booking period.

Stay tuned for more details on the Disney Destiny’s Maiden Voyage and Inaugural Season itineraries before the booking dates. 💗

🪄🛳️Get a Disney Cruise Quote!

6️⃣Disneyland Resort News

AUGUST Happenings 🎃😎🎇

Crowds & Weather: 90+, Dry (little-no rain), Above Average crowds until mid-month. LOW crowds for the remainder of the month!

Pixar Fest ⭐continues thru August 4th

D23 Day at Disneyland Resort: 💖August 8– Beginning at park opening and while supplies last, a limited quantity of complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hats featuring the D23 Day at Disneyland Resort logo will be handed to guests entering Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park! Special Calvacade at 12:15 pm in Disneyland Park. Special limited time Character appearances at both parks. Stitch dance party 1-6 pm at Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland Park. Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party at CA Adventure Park including parade with Disney Jr. friends.

D23: 🐭The Ultimate Disney Fan Event: August 9 to 11.

Halloween Time 🎃August 23 to Oct 31. Haunted Mansion Holiday now open (virtual queue only)!

A Celebration of COCO: Plaza de la Familia 💀August 23 to November 2

Refurbs and Closures

  • Space Mountain
  • Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Closed until Fall 2024?)

🎉✨3-Day Disneyland Ticket Offer

WOW! Visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks for as little as $50 per child per day (ages 3-9) or $83 per day (ages 10+) with the purchase of a special 3-day, 1-park per day ticket valid Monday through Thursday. Park Hopper & Disney Genie+ can be added for addtl. cost.

7️⃣Universal Orlando Resort News

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort 

BACK to HOGWARTS Celebrations🚂🏰 August 1 to September 1

“Back to Hogwarts” school bundles will be available to purchase. This bundle includes: a backpack and journal (themed to your Hogwarts house), and a Hedwig owl plush. 🦉🎒📔

A NEW Iced Biscuit, set to debut on August 12. This delectable treat will be available for purchase at Honeydukes™ in Hogsmeade at both Universal Studios locations, as well as at Sugarplum’s Sweet Shop in Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando. 🍪

2 Wonderful Deals!!

  • 💰Save up to $1,300* on a 3-Park, 5-Night Vacation Package – A Travel Advisor EXCLUSIVE ✨ Limited Time: ends August 14th, 2024
  • 🎬Buy 3 Days, Get a 2 Days Free** Promo Ticket

Get a Vacation Quote 🌍 When you Book with me, you’ll receive free Expert Planning, Tips, Touring Advice, Wizarding World Secrets & Gifts.

Halloween Horror Nights 😱💀🧟🧛🏼‍♂️

*Event dates: August 30-31; September 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29; October 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31; November 1-3.

Email me to buy tickets, book packages, or RIP tours!! AngieBaycura@d2travel.com

10 Haunted Houses for HHN 2024 including The Museum: Deadly Exhibits, Triplets of Terror, Slaughter Sinema 2, Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America, Major Sweets Candy Factory, Goblin’s Feast, Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, Universal Monsters Eternal Bloodlines, Insidious: The Further and A Quiet Place.

5 Scare Zones: Torture Faire, Swamp of the Undead, Duality of Fear, Demon Queens and ???

Entertainment: Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus

UPDATE: 🌌EPIC UNIVERSE

Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic

Set in wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures Fantastic Beasts films and the British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter film series, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic features an awe-inspiring collection of experiences that includes fantastical dining, whimsical retail, spellbinding entertainment and the most ambitious, groundbreaking ride Universal has ever created.

Attractions & Experiences

  • Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry – Withits unique combination of massive environments, powerful storytelling and first-of-its-kind ride technology, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry builds upon the historic theme park innovation Universal is known for – and will be one of its most impressive attractions to date. The adventure begins when guests travel by Métro-Floo – a unique mode of wizarding transit inspired by the iconic Floo Network seen in the films – to journey from wizarding Paris to the British Ministry of Magic for the long-awaited trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge. Upon arrival, guests will enter the Ministry’s jaw-dropping grand atrium and venture through other departments before boarding magical, omnidirectional lifts to watch the trial take place…until Umbridge attempts to escape. Guests then join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and a house-elf named Higgledy in a thrilling chase that will propel them up, down, forward, backward, sideways and more throughout the Ministry as they try to capture Umbridge – all while dodging attacks from Death Eaters, rampaging creatures and more along the way. 
  • Le Cirque Arcanus – For the first time ever in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, guests will enjoy a live, full-scale theatre experience in the heart of the land with Le Cirque Arcanus. This spectacular show features live performers and aerialists, amazing puppetry, brilliant special effects and more to take guests on a whirlwind journey where they’ll encounter fantastic beasts like never before. The show follows Ringmaster Skender, who has stolen Newt Scamander’s suitcase – where Demiguise, Diricawl, Mooncalves and more reside – to try and bring the failing Le Cirque Arcanus back to its former glory. It’s then up to circus employee Gwenlyn to rescue these creatures before they end up in Skender’s greedy hands forever.
  • Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique – Guests can shop some of the world’s finest wands designed by esteemed artisan wandmaker, Cosme Acajor, in the premier Parisian wand shop, Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique. In addition to popular imports from Ollivanders, visitors will find a selection of exquisite wands packaged in unique three-sided boxes – each containing a list of locations throughout the wizarding world where guests can practice casting spells.
  • Inspiring Wand Magic – As guests explore the streets of wizarding Paris, they can use their interactive wands to create magical experiences as they cast spells at various locations, interact with fantastic beasts such as Nifflers, Bowtruckles and a Demiguise, and engage with enchanted objects in many of the storefront windows plus other areas throughout the marvelous Place Cachée.

Dining and Merch Locations

  • Café L’Air De La Sirène – A wonder of French architecture adorned with fabulous carved marble and details of fantastic beasts hidden in the tile and mosaic designs, Café L’air De La Sirène is a charming café where guests can delight in French sandwiches, plats du jour and desserts.
  • Le Gobelet Noir – In the shadowy corners of Place Cachée is a mysterious timeworn auberge, where international Dark witches and wizards gather to escape the prying eyes of the Paris Ministry and have a hearty meal over hushed conversation. Menu offerings include starters such as soups and salads as well as a variety of entrées and desserts.
  • Bar Moonshine – American witches and wizards can enjoy a taste of home at Bar Moonshine, where they’ll find exclusive beers, wines and cocktails served amid U.S. Quidditch team pennants and other items of wizarding Americana.
  • Bièraubeurre Cart – No visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is complete without Butterbeer! Guests can stop by the Bièraubeurre cart during their visit to Place Cachée for a frosty, delicious mug of the fan-favorite beverage.
  • Guests can also shop for wizarding gear and memorabilia in Les Galeries Mirifiques, satisfy their sweet tooth at the French confectionary shop, K. Rammelle, or make a stop for Ministry of Magic-inspired items at the Métro-Floo gift shop, Tour En Floo.
What’s NEW

💙Dreamworks Land (Shrek, Trolls, Kung Fu Panda)

🏰Hogwarts Always (new nighttime projection show)

🎇Cinesational- A Symphony Spectacular (film soundtracks, drones, water fountains, featuring Jurassic World, Harry Potter, Jaws and more)

💖Universal Mega Movie Parade (daytime parade, T-Rex, E.T., Trolls and more)

💥Temporary Attraction Closures

🪽Pteranodon Flyers: Closed

🏎️Fast & the Furious-Supercharged: Closed August 19th – November 3rd, 2024.

💦Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls: Closed October 1st, 2024 – January 2nd, 2025.

🫒Me-Ship, The Olive: Closed October 21st – December 4th

🚂Hogwarts Express: Closed November 4th – 7th

👽Men in Black Alien Attack: Closed from November 4th – December 15th, 2024.

🦖Jurassic Park River Adventure: Closed January 6th – January 23rd, 2025

💦Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges: Closed January 24th – March 15th, 2025

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel– major construction & renovation is ongoing thru Dec. 2024.

🎞️Universal Hollywood NEWS

Ticket DEAL: Buy 1 Day and Get a 2nd Day FREE!! This offer ends on October 9, 2024.

🏎️Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will debut in 2026 (all new roller coaster!)

🎞️60th Anniversary of the Studios Tour: now through August 11, 2024

😱💀Halloween Horror Nights Dates!! Select Nights September 5 to November 3, 2024. 8 Haunted Houses. 4 Scare Zones. Terror Tram.

You can book Tickets & Vacation Packages with me! 1- or 2-Day Tickets. Express Passes. LA and/or Hollywood Tours. I can help you choose a nearby hotel that’s perfect for your needs and budget.

8️⃣Aulani

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi

Spend the Holidays in Hawaii! Save up to 30%! 🏝️🎄

This offer is valid on select rooms and villas, for stays most nights from August 21 to November 23, and from November 30 to December 20, 2024 (with checkout no later than December 21, 2024).


9️⃣EPCOT Intl. Food & Wine Festival 🌐🍴🍷

😋🍽️🍷🍺EPCOT Intl. Food & Wine Festival: August 29th to November 3, 2024

2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival MENUS are out!

Returning Fun: Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, Emile’s Fromage Montage and Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit

NEW 2024 Festival Merchandise: Chef Figment, Chef Mickey Mouse, Chef Remy, Festival Logo. Mini Festival Gift Card Wristlets.

🤩Did I mention this Festival is FUN for ALL ages! 😍Read my Reviews from 2021 & 2022!

🔟HALLOWEEN 👻🎃

HALLOWEEN Time at Disneyland Resort

Aug. 23 through Oct. 31, 2024 (Nov. 2, 2024, for Plaza de la Familia)!

Highlights:

1- Haunted Mansion Holiday is open! VIRTUAL QUEUE only!! 👻

2- Radiator Screams: Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.

3- Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark

4- Goofy’s Kitchen and Storytellers Cafe- Seasonal Character Dining

5- Plaza de la Familia Celebrates Día de los Muertos at DCA

6- Oogie Boogie Bash SOLD OUT

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

🎃The BOLD dates are still available as of today, August 4, 2024.

  • August 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
  • September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
  • October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31

😋MNSSHP Foodie Guide is out!

👻Party starts at 7 pm and ends at Midnight. Enter as early as 4 pm. Ticket prices $119 to $199 per ticket, plus tax. Don’t miss out on the Spell-tacular Party! 🧙🏼

Thanks for Reading! 💗

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🥀Enchantingly Yours, Angie Baycura

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