💕 Enchanted Rose Report

February 2025- All the Latest News, Deals and Magic at Disney & Universal Destinations

1️⃣Walt Disney World Special Offers

SAVE up to $200 per night at WDW on a 3 night, 2 day ticket package*!

• Travel Dates: February 26 to June 30, 2025

SAVE up to 30% on Select Disney Resort Hotels*

• Travel Dates: May 1 to September 30, 2025

2️⃣2025 Disneyland Deals

Book early and save up to 30% on select stays of 4 or more nights at Disneyland Resort hotel—from May 16 through September 26, 2025. Book now through May 15, 2025. Travel must be completed by September 27, 2025. Subject to availability and restrictions.

3️⃣EPCOT Intl. Flower & Garden Festival

 March 5 to June 2, 2025

Garden Rocks Concert Series Concert Lineup:

March 7-8 – Tommy DeCarlo, former lead singer of Boston
March 9-10 – Air Supply – 50th Anniversary Celebration
March 14-15 – Blue October
March 16-17 – Rick Springfield
March 21-22 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
March 23-24 – 38 Special
March 28-29 – Jason Scheff, longtime singer of Chicago
March 30-31 – TBD
April 4-5 – THE ORCHESTRA Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members
April 6-7 – Sugar Ray
April 11-12 – Simple Plan
April 13-14 – Jo Dee Messina
April 18-19 – Mike DelGuidice
April 20-21 – A Flock of Seagulls
April 25-26 – Taylor Dayne
April 27-28 – 98 Degrees
May 2-5 – Plain White T’s
May 9-10 – Jon Secada
May 11-12 – Maverick City Music (NEW)
May 16-17 – The Spinners
May 18-19 – The Pointer Sisters
May 23-24 – The Outlaws (NEW)
May 25-26 – Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
May 30-31 – The Cat Empire (NEW)
June 1-2 – We The Kingdom (NEW)

Beginning January 29, you can secure your spot at the show by reserving a Garden Rocks Dining Package available Friday-Monday. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/garden-rocks-dinner-package/

4️⃣Walt Disney World

2025: Walt Disney World 

Magic Kingdom

• Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away (NEW nighttime parade)- summer 2025
• “Pirates”-inspired Tavern- late 2025

Hollywood Studios-

• Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After (NEW show)- summer 2025
• “The Little Mermaid- A Musical Adventure” (reimagined show)- summer 2025

EPCOT

• Test Track (reimagined)- late summer 2025
• Spaceship Earth Lounge- late spring 2025

Animal Kingdom

• “Zootopia: Better Together” (NEW 4-D show inside Tree of Life)- winter 2025
• Dinosaur (LAST year to ride before it goes extinct)

Disney Resort Hotel Perks

1. FREE Water Park Admission on your Check In Day
2. Early Theme Park Entry
3. Free Transportation: Bus, Boat, Skyliner, Monorail
4. Book Lightning Lanes 7 Days in Advance of your Trip* (additional fees)
5. Extended Evening Hours for Deluxe Resort Hotel guests

🌟Lightning Lane Premier Pass is now available for ALL GUESTS.

Prices vary by park/date ranging from $119 to $449 per pass, plus tax. Ride attractions whenever you want and as many times as you want! Animal Kingdom is typically the cheapest while Magic Kingdom is the most expensive. Premier Pass is becoming very popular and often selling out (especially at Magic Kingdom).

Pro Tip: If you’re even considering a Premier Pass…compare pricing out a Private VIP Tour!

• Min. of 7 hours and a max. of 10 hours. Pricing: $450 – $900 per hour. You can visit multiple parks hitting all your favorite attractions! Be escorted between parks in a private vehicle. Plus, you can have up to 10 guests in your group! Want to know more? Message me: AngieBaycura@d2travel.com

🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️🏃🏼‍➡️2025-2026 runDisney Events

❌UPDATE on Muppets Closure: To make way for the monsters, the Grand Avenue area will begin a phase closing in May, with the last day to dine at Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano on May 10. Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo will close, with the last day to experience both locations on June 7th.

Valentine’s Day Foodie Guide for Walt Disney World and Disneyland 💗💗

5️⃣DISNEYLAND

Refurbs and Closures

• Disneyland Railroad- January 13 thru March 6, 2025
• Disneyland Monorail- January 6 thru March 5, 2025
• it’s a small World- January 21 thru Spring 2025.
• Haunted Mansion- Closed January 7 thru early 2025.
• Grizzly River Run- Closed January 6 thru March 13, 2025.
• Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT!- Closed March 10 thru March 16, 2025
• RED CAR TROLLEY- Permanently closing on February 9, 2025

Exciting New Additions Coming to the Hotels of Disneyland Resort

• Napa Rose to Bloom with New Interior, Beautiful Patio: Napa Rose will temporarily close this spring and is slated to reopen in fall 2025.
• Plans Underway for Two All-New Concierge Lounges at Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian: This summer, the Disneyland Hotel will unveil an all-new concierge lounge, High Key Club. The Veranda concierge lounge at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, plans are underway for the hotel to add a second club-level lounge nearby. This new space is slated for completion in 2026.
• Disney’s Grand Californian to Add New Décor to Guest Rooms
• Pixar Place Hotel Reveals New Details on 2- Bedroom Signature Suites: Coco Suite, Incredibles Suite.

6️⃣Cruise Lines

Disney Cruise Line

Limited-Time Promotion on Select Disney Cruises: Pay Only 50% of Required Deposit at Time of Booking: With tropical cruises to the Caribbean or The Bahamas and fun-filled itineraries to Alaska, Europe, Mexico and beyond, guests can take advantage of this limited time offer on select sailings between June 16, 2025 and May 31, 2026.

• Guests sailing on eligible cruises will only be required to pay 50% of the required deposit when they book a Disney cruise by March 14, 2025.

Disney+ Subscriber Deal: For sailings Jan. 3 through June 30, 2025, third and fourth Guests 17 and younger can sail for HALF price with 2 full-fare Guests in the same stateroom during select cruises on the Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Wish. Offer is good for 2 staterooms on same sailing. This offer includes quite a number of Blockout Dates….so let’s work together to find the perfect ship/date for you & your family!

SUMMER 2026 Set Sail to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, and Europe

So many itineraries (and ships!) to choose from!! Booking windows include:

• Monday, Feb. 10: Open for Pearl Castaway Club
• Tuesday, Feb. 11: Open for Platinum Castaway Club, Golden Oak and WDW Club 33
• Wednesday, Feb.12: Open for Gold Castaway Club
• Thursday, Feb. 13: Open for Silver Castaway Club, Disney Vacation Club + AbD Insiders
• Monday, Feb. 17: Open for General Bookings

Pro Tip: Book EARLY to secure the BEST rate and your favorite location/deck/stateroom! 

ROYAL CARIBBEAN

DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE FABULOUS RATES!! ❤️

June 27th -30th, 2025 sailing from Port Canaveral, FL – $200 deposit per stateroom. Final Payment due April 13th, 2025. Stops- Perfect Day at CocoCay!

• Category 2D: Ocean View Balcony (2 guests) $2,682.68 or Category 4D: 2,198.68 (2 guests). Rate is per cabin.

October 20th-24th, 2025 sailing from Port Canaveral, FL- $200 deposit per stateroom. Final Payment due August 6th, 2025. Stops- Nassau, Bahamas & Perfect Day at CocoCay!

• Category 2D: Ocean View Balcony (2 guests) $1,911.14 or Category 4D: 1,632.14 (2 guests). Rate is per cabin.

VIRGIN VOYAGES

Choose from 150+ itineraries around the world with Virgin Voyages. Book with us and enjoy:

80% off 2nd Sailor

Up to $300 in Free Drinks

NORWEGIAN

Choose the “More At Sea” package on your next family cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line.

Check out everything included with “More At Sea.”

7️⃣Sandals & Beaches Resorts

BEACHES Turks & Caicos for Spring Break!

BEACHES Negril for Summer Vacation!

Email me to Book: AngieBaycura@d2travel.com

Last Minute DEALSANDALS SOUTHCOAST- (OWB) BLUE MAHOE OVER WATER VILLA

• MARCH 1ST, 2025 – MARCH 4TH, 2025
• ONLY $5,465 for 2 Guests. ALL INCLUSIVE!
• OTHER DATES AVAILABLE THROUGH APRIL 2025. WON’T LAST!!

8️⃣European Adventures

ADVENTURES by Disney

Plan Your 2026 Adventure Now & Save $500 Per Person!

Select from these eligible River Cruise departure dates:

• Rhone River Cruise: Lyon & Provence: June 18, 2026; July 2 & 30, 2026 and September 10, 2026
• Danube River Cruise: June 20 & 27, 2026 and July 11, 2026
• Danube River Cruise Magical Holidays: December 26, 2026
• Rhine River Cruise: June 4 & 11, 2026 and July 9 & 16, 2026
• Holland & Belgium River Cruise: July 4 & 25, 2026 and September 5, 2026

Trip must be booked by April 30, 2025 for travel on select departures from June 4 through December 26, 2026.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Taxes, including airport departure taxes (where applicable)
• Disney-trained Adventure Guides and knowledgeable local experts
• Outstanding accommodations as specified in the itinerary
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Daily activities and entertainment as specified in the itinerary
• Admission fees to attractions and performances as specified in the itinerary
• Porterage service
• Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
• All transportation as specified in the itinerary
• Transfers upon arrival and departure (excluding pre- or post-nights not booked through Adventures by Disney)
• Wi-Fi on the ship
• All gratuities

RAILBOOKERS

IRELAND: From the coastal gem of Dublin to the majestic beauty of the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher and the seaside villages and rocky coastline of the Ring of Kerry, some of Ireland’s most tantalizing gems await. Travel via Irish Rail between cities and make the most out of your stay with sightseeing tours to the most beautiful and popular highlights of Dublin, Cork, Killarney and Galway.

10 Days, 4 Destinations, Your Choice of Accommodations

Price Starting at $1419 per person

CIE TOURS

📍ICELAND: Discover the land of fire and ice! On the Taste of Iceland Tour, you’ll dive into one of the world’s wildest places. See hot springs, waterfalls, and glaciers. Soak in the Blue Lagoon, walk among the glittering natural ice sculptures of Diamond Beach, and dine in a tomato farm.

Tour starting at $2795 per person. 5 Nights/6 Days.

What’s included?

• Full daily breakfast and many meals*
• Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries) & Accommodations: Fosshotel Reykjavik, Stracta Hotel and Fosshotel Nupar.
• Welcome drinks with your group
• Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
• All entrance fees to attractions
• Comprehensive travel itinerary and documents

*Breakfast is not included on Day 1

Welcome gift

• A travel backpack
• Travel adapter
• Rain poncho
• Luggage strap and tags
• Water flask

9️⃣❌Walt Disney World Resort Refurbs and Closures

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

• Yacht & Beach Club Resorts: Storm-a-long Bay & Shipwreck Pool: Closed Jan 2025 thru May 2025
• Big Thunder Mountain: Closing on January 6th, 2025, until 2026!
• Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros closing Jan. 6th thru March 15th, 2025.
• Test Track: Closed. Reopens 2025 after Re-imagineering.
• TriceraTop Spin permanently Closed.
• It’s Tough to Be a Bug! permanently closing March 17th, 2025
• Astro Orbiter closing Jan. 13th thru Summer 2025.
• Kali River Rapids closing Jan. 6th thru Spring 2025.
• Voyage of Little Mermaid (Hollywood Studios): Closed. NEW show The Little Mermaid- A Musical Adventure coming summer 2025.
• Lightning McQueen Racing Academy: Permanently Closed. A NEW Villains Show will replace it, with expected opening in summer 2025.
• Dinosaur: Permanently Closing (2026) to make way for NEW Indiana Jones attraction.
• Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America/Ferryboat: Permanently Closing (no date given, possibly 2025-2026) to make way for new Cars-themed attractions in Frontierland.
• Typhoon Lagoon is closed.
• Port Orleans French Quarter Resort: Rooms are receiving a BIG refurbishment. Full Completion goal by Spring 2025.
• Wilderness Lodge: Exterior Refurbishment, ongoing through December 2026.
• Yacht Club Resort: Room Refurbishment, January 2025 to May 2025.
• POP Century Resort: Room Refurbishment, Late March 2025 to Mid-February 2026!
• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Wilderness Lodge: Refurbishment, Mid-May 2025 to September 2025.
• Port Orleans Riverside: Room Refurbishment (Magnolia Bend Rooms, I think this might be the Royal Rooms), End of April 2025 to Mid-February 2026.

🔟 Universal Orlando Resort

• The EXCLUSIVE Cruise Vacation Package is currently available for bookings now through April 27th, 2025. 
• Save up to $300 with Bundle & Save when booking select packages through May 20th, 2025. 
• Get 2 Days Free with a 2-Park, 2-Day Ticket promotional offer is on sale now. 

*NEW* Universal Volcano Bay Nights

Dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, & 17

This exclusive nighttime adventure at Universal Volcano Bay will feature live entertainment, character meet and greets, low wait times, and more awesome fun!

Pro Tip: Book a stay at Aventura Hotel…the entrance to Volcano Bay is literally like right next door (just walk out the Aventura Pool backgate; and voila you’ll be at the security entrance in barely 1-2 min)!! 

Tickets and more details will be available soon

Temporary Attraction Closures

BIG NEWS: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will permanently CLOSE (be demolished) in early September 2025.

Pteranodon Flyers: Closed

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges: Closed February 1st – March 15th, 2025

Volcano Bay Waterpark is closed on select dates during the Winter. Please see UOR park calendars.

Universal Stella Nova Resort is NOW OPEN!!

• Prime Value Hotel = Cool Amenities, Comfort and Affordability. 315 Sq. Ft. Room features 2 Queen Beds, sleeps up to 4. Space Themed Hotel.
• Cosmos Cafe & Market featuring Starbucks (quick service for breakfast, lunch & dinner)
• Nova Bar
• Galaxy Bar & Galaxy Grill (poolside)
• Plus, Universal Gift Shop, Fitness Center, and Arcade

🌟EPIC Universe: Early Park Admission begins May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025

Available Attractions:

• Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge in Super Nintendo World
• Yoshi’s Adventure™ in Super Nintendo World
• Mine-Cart Madness in Super Nintendo World
• Stardust Racers in Celestial Park

FYI: Early Park Admission is only available to Guests staying at a Universal Hotel OR if you buy your tickets through a Certified Universal Travel Agent, like me!

2025 Calendar of Events…let’s get planning!

Butterbeer Season: March 1 thru May 31, 2025 🍺

Universal Mardi Gras: NOW thru March 30, 2025 💜

Concert Lineup: Feb 1: T-Pain, Feb 8: Joe Jonas, Feb 15: Kool & The Gang, Feb 16: Juanes, Feb 22: Scotty McCreery, Mar 1: Foster the People, Mar 8: Illenium, Mar 15: All Time Low, Mar 16: Lawrence, Mar 21: Coco Jones, Mar 22: DJ Pauly D, and Mar 29: TLC. 🎶

EPIC Universe OPENS: May 22, 2025🌌

Epic Universe tickets are only available in 3+ day tickets at this time…with only 1 day permitted at Epic Universe.

Halloween Horror Nights: August 29th thru November 2, 2025 🎃

Holidays at Universal: November 21 thru December 31, 2025 🎄

Thanks for reading! 🥀

Enchantingly Yours, Angie Baycura

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