🍀 Enchanted Rose Report: March 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

Club Level Guests Save 20% on a Disney Private VIP Tour for a Limited Time

Select Dates: April 28 to September 27, 2025. (subject to block-out dates May 23-26, June 19-26, July 4-7 and Aug. 30 – Sept. 1).

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.

LIMITED TIME TICKET OFFER to celebrate the kickoff of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary!

3-Day, 1-Park per day ticket =$360.

4-Day, 1-Park per day ticket = $400.

ON SALE: March 11, 2025, for visitation between May 16 – Aug. 14, 2025. Upgrade to Park Hopper tickets and/or add on Lightning Lane Multi Pass. These tickets may be used consecutively or separately throughout the summer season.

Special Hotel Offer will be available to book on March 11. Save up to 20% on select stays at a Disneyland Resort Hotel. I’ll update this post as info becomes available.

3️⃣EPCOT Intl. Flower & Garden Festival

 March 5 to June 2, 2025

MENUS: Foodie Guide

SAVE & PRINT this menu from Disney Food Blog! It’s a gamechanger for planning in advance.

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)

Garden Rocks Dining Package available Friday-Monday. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/garden-rocks-dinner-package/

The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is the BEST of any EPCOT festival.

Let me count the reasons why:

1. Cue Springtime warmth, sunshine & near perfect temps!
2. Pretty character topiaries & gorgeous gardens in bloom!
3. EPCOT snacking & drinking at its finest: Outdoor Kitchens!
4. Spring Break crowds are spaced out over much of March and part of April.
5. Spike the Bee Scavenger Hunt and Orange Bird Merch!

➡️NEW for 2025: Character Topiaries: Moana, Maui, Hei-Hei and Pua! Phinesu and Ferb! Outdoor Kitchens: NEW Yacht Grub and Beach Grub! NEW Playground: Playalong Bay Play Garden inspired by Yacht & Beach Club’s Stormalong Bay!

4️⃣Walt Disney World

VIRTUAL QUEUES ARE GONE!

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will utilize Standby Line and Lightning Lane Multi Pass.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will utilize Standby Line and Lightning Lane Single Pass.

2025 and beyond: 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

🌟After Hours Parties

Magic Kingdom, Price $175-185 pp. plus tax. 10 pm to 1 am. Enter Park at 7 pm.

• March 17, 24 and 31
• April 7 and 28
• May 5, 12 and 19

EPCOT, Price $155-175 pp. plus tax. 10 pm to 1 am. Enter Park at 7 pm.

• May – 8 and 29
• June – 19 and 26
• July – 10, 24 and 31
• August – 7, 14, 21 and 28
• September – 11 and 25

Hollywood Studios, Price $155-185 pp. plus tax. 930 pm to 1230 am. Enter Park at 7 pm.

• March 26 (10 pm to 1 am)
• April 1 (10 pm to 1 am) and 30
• May 14 and 28
• June 4, 11 and 25
• July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
• August 6, 20 and 27
• September 3

HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY TO BLIZZARD BEACH WATER PARK

Celebrations begin April 1st and last all month long!

Walt Disney World & Disneyland UPDATES from SXSW

• The new Monsters Inc. Coaster will have the first-ever vertical lift at a Disney Park. 
• All-new adventure featuring Mando & Grogu is coming to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort beginning May 22, 2026. 
• Go Off-Roading with New Vehicles for Cars Ride coming to Magic Kingdom.

5️⃣DISNEYLAND

Refurbs and Closures

• it’s a small World- reopens April 25th, 2025
• Indiana Jones Adventure- reopens April 25th, 2025
• Grizzly River Run- reopens March 14th, 2025
• Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT!- Closed March 10 thru March 16, 2025
• Paint the Night reopens May 16th, 2025
• Wondrous Journeys reopens May 16th, 2025
• Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration reopens May 16th, 2025

California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Foodie Guide

DATES: Feb. 28th to April 21st, 2025

Look in the comments for a look at the Sip and Savor Passes & the festival themed gift card with Pixar Pal A-Round Pin (min $100).

Season of the Force at Disneyland

March 28 – May 11, 2025

6️⃣Cruise Lines

Disney Cruise Line

➡️ENDS March 14th, 2025!! 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.

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

ROYAL CARIBBEAN

2026-2027 Seasonal Caribbean Sailings OPEN to BOOK

DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE FABULOUS RATES only available from Destinations to Travel!! ❤️

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.

7️⃣Sandals & Beaches Resorts

Featured Resorts: Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados- STAY AT 1, PLAY AT 2! Just 15 minutes from Grantley Adams International Airport! Indulge in crystal clear blue water & white sand beaches.

SANDALS BARBADOS: Stylish, Sophisticated & Classic Caribbean Vibe. Rooms are closer to the beach. Less Expensive. Peaceful, Romantic Getaway.

SANDALS ROYAL BARBADOS: All Suites. All Luxury (Club & Butler rooms). Playful, Glamourous Vibe. Rooftop Pool: first of its kind zero-entry glass infinity pool. First ever craft beer bar. Bowling Alley. More Nightlife.

Reach out to get a Quote: AngieBaycura@d2travel.com. I’m a Sandals Elite Advisor! 💗

8️⃣European Adventures

ADVENTURES by Disney

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

Top 5 Scenic Train Routes in Europe🚂

Bernina Express (Switzerland to Italy), Cinque Terre (Coastal Italy), West Highland Line (Scotland), Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (Paris to Venice), and Glacier Express (Switzerland).

Reach out for your Quote: AngieBaycura@d2travel.com

CIE TOURS

EMERALD ESCAPE SALE: SAVE up to $700 pp. when you book air & land together. Choose from 18 expertly crafted guided vacations or create your dream trip with a custom Private Driver vacation.

🍀IRELAND, BRITAIN & IRELAND, SCOTLAND & IRELAND

Book this offer now thru March 24, 2025. Travel: May 1 to December 31, 2025

What’s included?

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

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: Closed for refurb until 2026!
• Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros reopens March 15th, 2025
• Test Track: Closed. Reopens 2025 after Re-imagineering.
• TriceraTop Spin permanently Closed.
• It’s Tough to Be a Bug! permanently closed.
• Astro Orbiter closing Jan. 13th thru Summer 2025.
• Kali River Rapids reopens March 14th, 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 reopens May 1st, 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

*NEW* Universal Volcano Bay Nights

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

Price: $99 plus tax for ages 3+

BEACH BASH! DreamWorks character meet & greets, live DJ, games & more! Low wait times!

Access to Select Attractions:

• Krakatau Aqua Coaster
• Ko’okiri Body Plunge
• Kala and Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides
• Ohyah of Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides
• Ohno of Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides
• Honu of Honu ika Moana
• ika Moana of Honu ika Moana
• Waturi Beach
• Kopiko Wai Winding River
• Runamukka Reef

Guests may arrive as early as 4:00pm to enjoy additional attractions with non-exclusive access. Exclusive access to the event and above attractions will be available from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

Indulge your taste buds in COMPLIMENTARY island treats during Volcano Bay Nights, including:

• Spicy Island Shrimp: Spiced shrimp with pineapple vinaigrette blue jasmine rice, mango cucumber salsa, crisp plantain, and sriracha Thai chili sauce
• Cheesy Cliffside Seashell Pasta: Cliffside seashell pasta with parmesan and white cheddar cheese
• Enjoy refills* in a Coca-Cola® Freestyle Souvenir Cup

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.

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

Universal Mega Movie Parade: Reopens April 2025

CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular: Reopens April 14th, 2025

2nd Generation Interactive Wands debut at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

Universal Islands of Adventure

• The Duelling Club Tent – In Hogsmeade, cast a spell to bring an abandoned dueling dummy to life and test your dueling spell’s ability.
• The Owl Post – In Hogsmeade, mischievous pixies dart across the window and hide behind packages as you cast a spell to try and freeze them.

Universal Studios Florida

• Knockturn Alley Staircase – In Diagon Alley, defend yourself by conjuring your patronus after a dementor emerges within the dimly lit staircase.
• Ariadne’s Spinners – In Diagon Alley, cast a spell to repel spiders of all sizes before they take over the newspaper-covered glass windows.
• Knockturn Alley Sky – In Diagon Alley, cast a spell into the nighttime sky to control a storm or counter-spell to calm the sky.

MORE Locations coming to the NEW Ministry of Magic!

2025 Calendar of Events…let’s get planning!

Butterbeer Season: March 1 thru May 31, 2025 🍺

NEW TREATS in Hogsmeade & Diagon Alley

• Butterbeer Cream Puff
• Butterbeer Candy Bar
• Butterbeer Ice Lolly (returning)
• Butterbeer Gummies with Souvenir Butterbeer Cart

Plus exclusive new merchandise!

NEW TREATS in the Ministry of Magic (beginning May 22, 2025)

• Butterbeer aka“Bièraubeurre” in NEW souvenir stein
• White chocolate Butterbeer candy bar and caramel-filled Butterbeer-flavored chocolate barrels.
• Butterbeer Macarons and Truffles.

Universal Mardi Gras: NOW thru March 30, 2025 💜

🎤Concert Lineup: 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.

🌟EPIC Universe: Early Park Admission begins May 23, 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 2+ day tickets through a Certified Universal Travel Agent, like me!

🧙🏼‍♂️🧙🏼FOR THE ULTIMATE HARRY POTTER FANS: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Exclusive Vacation Package will now include the all-new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic in Epic Universe, opening May 22, 2025!

• Hogsmeade™ in Universal Islands of Adventure
• Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios
• Wizarding Paris in Epic Universe.

Enjoy special perks, including:

• Special Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Flight† in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™ featuring four flavors of your choosing and one Honeydukes™ Cooler Tote
• Breakfast at Café L’air De La Sirène™ in Universal Epic Universe
• Breakfast at the Leaky Cauldron™ in Universal Studios Florida
• Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks™ in Universal Islands of Adventure
• One Shutterbutton’s™ Photography Studio* session in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™

Travel Dates: 5/22/25 to 12/31/25. Book NOW to 12/10/25.

SAVE up to $200 when you bundle a 2-night or longer hotel stay with a 2-Park or 3-Park Ticket, plus a 1-Day Ticket to Universal Epic Universe.

Height Requirements for EPIC Universe

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

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

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Enchantingly Yours, Angie Baycura

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