🎃 Enchanted Rose Report: Fall 2025

All the Latest Disney & Universal News, Promos & Deals, and Vacation Inspiration!

1️⃣Walt Disney World Special Offers

NEW Holiday PROMO

Here’s all the details.

Save Up to 20% on Disney Hotel Rooms This Holiday Season

Offer is valid for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from October 12 to November 20, 2025; and most nights from November 23 to December 25, 2025.

Plus, when you upgrade to a Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package that includes non-discounted 4-day or longer standard theme park tickets, you’ll get a Walt Disney World Resort Dining & Shopping Promo Card.

The card value varies based on Resort Category:

$100 promo card for packages at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort hotels
$75 promo card for packages at Disney Moderate Resort hotels
$50 promo card for packages at Disney Value Resort hotels

Plus, Annual Passholders can save up to 30% this holiday season! FLORIDA & GEORGIA residents: Exclusive Special offer for stays most nights from November 16 to November 29, 2025; and December 12 to December 25, 2025.

🎁If you book with me, I will be gifting you an additional $25-$75 Disney Gift Cards, based on resort/vacation package booked.

KIDS EAT FREE in 2026

Kids (3-9) will receive a FREE dining plan when you purchase a dining plan as part of your package for the other members in your party (10+)! This offer is good all YEAR long! This offer can also be combined with other special offers.

2️⃣2025 Disneyland Deals

Special Hotel Offer: Save up to 20% on 3+ night stays at a Disneyland Resort Hotel. This offer is valid on Standard and Premium room types at these Disneyland Resort hotels:

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Disneyland Hotel
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel

Book now through December 16, 2025. Travel must be completed by December 20,2025. FYI: Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 30%.

3️⃣Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 🎃 and EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 🍷👩🏼‍🍳

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Reminder: Magic Kingdom closes at 6 pm on Party nights for daytime guests. Check Disney calendar. Pro Tip: Crowds are often low during the day (awesome if you have park hopper!).

Check out this year’s Foodie Guide.

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Now thru November 22, 2025.

Global Marketplaces
Emile’s Fromage Montage
Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt
Exclusive Merchandise
Eat to the Beat Concert Series

4️⃣Walt Disney World NEWS

HOLIDAY PARTIES!! Please reach out asap to buy your Tickets.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates

Nov. 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30
Dec. 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21

Jollywood Nights Dates

Nov. 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
Dec. 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22

🌐🎅🏼EPCOT Festival of the Holidays: November 28 – December 30, 2026!

🧳Disney World Airport Luggage Transfer

Drop off Checked Baggage with Luggage Assistance to be delivered to your flight. Southwest Airlines flights ONLY. Available ONLY at Disney Value Resorts:

All-Star Movies
All-Star Music
All-Star Sports
POP Century
Art of Animation

Tron: Lightcycle/Run will have a limited time red and orange lighting overlay with new music.

2025 and Beyond: Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away (NEW nighttime parade). MUST SEE!!
“Pirates”-inspired Tavern, The Beak & Barrel– OPEN, accepting reservations! 🦜🏴‍☠️
Piston Peak- NEW Cars Land…TBA

Hollywood Studios-

Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After (NEW show)- OPEN
“The Little Mermaid- A Musical Adventure” (reimagined show)-OPEN. Group 2 Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets coming in 2026. No date on Aerosmith closure.

EPCOT

Test Track (reimagined)- OPEN. Available in Group 1 of Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
GEO-82– OPEN

Animal Kingdom

“Zootopia: Better Together” (NEW 4-D show inside Tree of Life)- OPENS November 7th, 2025.
Judy & Nick Meet & Greet near Tree of Life, when Zootopia opens
Dinosaur is permanently closing on February 2, 2026

2026 Vacation Packages are OPEN to book thru Oct 31, 2026. Stay tuned for updates for November & December 2026.

5️⃣DISNEYLAND NEWS

70th Anniversary Celebration🥳💜🩵🩷

It’s time to start planning your 2026 vacation to The Happiest Place on Earth!

Stay at a Disney Resort Hotel: Pixar Place Hotel, Disneyland Hotel, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel or The Grand Californian Resort & Spa. OR choose from many Good Neighbor Hotel close to Disneyland.

Refurbs and Closures

Story Land Canal Boats- closed, reopens ??
Casey Jr. Circus Train- closed, reopens ??
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad- closed, reopens ??
Haunted Mansion- closing January 8th, 2026 thru early 2026??
Radiator Springs Racers- closed, reopening September 26th!
Goofy’s Sky School- closing September 28th thru ??
Monsters Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue closing permanently in early 2026
Napa Rose- Closed March 28th thru Fall 2025

😟Early Entry will no longer be offered beginning January 7, 2026.

NEW: All Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels with valid admission and park reservation will RECEIVE one Lightning Lane entry for an available Lightning Lane Multi Pass-eligible attraction of their choice to use during their resort stay. Excluding Single Pass attractions (Star Wars Rise of Resistance and Radiator Springs Racers).

Halloween at Disneyland Resort

Aug 22-Oct 31, 2025

DISNEYLAND PARK

Haunted Mansion “Nightmare Before Christmas” Holiday overlay
Halloween Screams nighttime spectacular including fireworks on select nights.

CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK

Radiator Screams- Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween & Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOreee.
Guardians of the Galaxy- Monsters After Dark
Mickey’s Trick or Treat interactive show- guests get a special treat!
Plaza del a Familia- Dia de los Muertos, Mexican cuisine/crafts, and Mexican Arbol de la Vida. Shop the new Coco Collection.

PLUS…

Halloween Food, Drinks, Merch and MORE!
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit- map & prize
New Halloween “fits” for Mickey, Minnie and pals.
Halloween FUN at the Hotels including special Halloween & Autumn-themed Character Meals. Broken Spell Lounge will feature a Villains themed cocktail menu. Pumpkin Carvers. Treat Trails.

OOGIE BOOGIE BASH: ALL DATES are SOLD OUT!

6️⃣Cruise Vacations

Disney Cruise Line

🎇BIG NEWS: Disney Cruise Line LOWERS required deposit from 20% to 10% for ALL Cruises!!

SAVE 40% on Select Disney Cruises

Sail Date: Oct 17 to Dec 19, 2025

Limited Booking Time: Sept 19 to Sept 25, 2025 (one week only)!!

Ships & Sail Dates

FYI: this offer is for guaranteed staterooms (inside, oceanview, or verandah) with restrictions. (DCL chooses your stateroom closer to sail date). Not combinable with other discounts. New bookings only.

AHOY MATEYS! Don’t get left out on this AWESOME deal…snag 50% off on 3rd & 4th Guests!!

Important Details

Available for select sailings on the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish between October 3, 2025, and March 30, 2026.
Discount will be applied to the voyage fare of the third and fourth Guests (as applicable) with the purchase of 2 full-fare Guests in the same stateroom.
LIMITED TIME: Must be booked by October 12, 2025.

Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 DCL Cruise Itineraries are BOOKING NOW!

What’s NEW: New port- Puerto Plata, DR. More stops in San Juan, PR. Disney Adventure sailing from Singapore.

California: Disney Magic & Wonder. With stops at Catalina Island, California, as well as Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Texas: Disney Magic. Stops in Cozumel, Progreso, Nassau, and Castaway Cay.

Florida: 5 Ships!! Disney Destiny, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, & Disney Treasure. Eastern, Western, & Southern Caribbean and the Bahamas.

Halloween on the High Seas (Sept-Oct) and Very Merrytime Cruises (Nov-Dec) return in 2026.

Lastly, you can SAVE up to 30% on these Select DCL Sailings! Click Link.

Virgin Voyages

Always Included Luxury: Wifi, Tips & Gratuities, All Dining, Soda & Water, Fitness Classes, & Entertainment. Pro Tip: Add a Bar Tab before you sail.

Check out my 3 featured cruises or browse other cruises: Virgin Voyages.

7️⃣Sandals & Beaches All Inclusive Resorts

🏝️With 17 Sandals Resorts and 2 Beaches Resorts, your perfect getaway awaits!

Check out some of this week’s 7-7-7 Deals!

🏝️Reach out to get a Quote: AngieBaycura@d2travel.com.

My Exclusive PROMO: Get a $50-$100 Amazon or Target gift card AND a surprise beach bag filled with travel items.

8️⃣MORE Adventures…

🗺️🚌CIE Tours

Guided Travel, Small Group, Group Travel. Private Driver or Self-drive options are also available on select itineraries. All Inclusive. Promotions: 2 for 1 airfare sale, last-minute, honoring heroes, and more! ❤️Reach out to learn more and/or get your Quote.

Choose your Adventure: England & Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Iceland, or Spain

Top itineraries Guests are loving:

9-Day Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way: Dramatic scenery + classics like the Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, and Blarney Castle, plus unique experiences—Irish coffee at Slieve League Cliffs, exclusive pub visits, and hands-on culture. Covers the must-sees and the surprises you will rave about.
13-Day Highlights of Britain: Iconic sights like Stonehenge and Edinburgh Castle—plus lesser-known gems such as Cornwall, Hay-on-Wye, and Whitby. It’s the kind of itinerary that wows with places you might not have discovered on your own!
10-Day Taste of Italy with Sorrento: Combine the most popular highlights of Italy’s north and south—Venice, Tuscany, Florence, and Rome with the sun-soaked relaxation of Sorrento, Capri, Positano, and Amalfi. A seamless blend of sightseeing and laid-back coastal delights.
7-Day Downton Abbey Inspired “Elegant England” Private Driver: Visit filming locations, experience aristocratic hospitality, and immerse in the Downton Abbey lifestyle—right in time for the “Grand Finale” movie, opening September 12.

🥥HAWAI’I: Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina

☀️🌊🌺Save on a fun-filled vacation at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi.

Save 25% on stays of 5 or more consecutive nights
Save 20% on stays of 4 consecutive nights

Travel: January 4, 2026, to April 9, 2026 (with checkout no later than April 10, 2026). Book now thru March 5, 2026.

Save 30% on stays 5+ nights
Save 25% on stays 4 nights

Travel: October 20-December 23, 2025 (checkout no later than 12/24). Book now thru Dec. 3, 2025.

9️⃣❌Walt Disney World Resort Refurbs and Closures

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

Big Thunder Mountain: Closed for refurb until 2026!
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Closed until 2026.
Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America/Riverboat: Permanently Closed!
Spaceship Earth: Refurb-Closed thru Late 2025.
Dinosaur: Permanently Closing February 2nd, 2026.
Boneyard in Dinoland: Permanently Closed!
Kali River Rapids: Closing (early) for refurb on October 6th thru December 2025.
Wilderness Lodge: Exterior Refurbishment, ongoing through December 2026.
POP Century Resort: Room Refurbishment, Late March 2025 to Mid-February 2026!
Port Orleans Riverside: Room Refurb (Magnolia Bend Rooms, Royal Rooms will be completely GONE), End of April 2025 to Mid-February 2026.
Yacht Club– Room Refurbishment, ongoing floors being done one at a time.
Skyliner: Refurb/Closure January 25 – 31, 2026
Magic Kingdom Railroad: ONLY traveling forward/backward between Main Street & Fantasyland stations. Beginning July 7, 2025.
Blizzard Beach: Closed, reopens Spring 2026

🔟 Universal Orlando Resort News

Book your 2026 Vacation Package (tickets & hotel)

3, 4 and 5- Day Park to Park Tickets = Unlimited access to IOA, USF, Epic Universe. You can also get a ticket with Volcano Bay Water Park, too!
3, 4, and 5-day Base Tickets-1 Park per day.

Universal Orlando Hotels

Signature Collection

Royal Pacific Resort **
Portofino Bay Resort **
Hard Rock Hotel **
Helios Grand Hotel (private, dedicated walkway/entrance to EPIC Universe)
Sapphire Falls Resort

**FREE Universal Express Unlimited Passes

Prime Value Hotels

Stella Nova Resort (5-7 min. walk or bus to EPIC Universe)
Terra Luna Resort (bus to EPIC Universe)
Aventura Hotel

Value Inn & Suites

Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Endless Summer Resort- Dockside Inn & Suites
Endless Summer Resort- Surfside Inn & Suites

Halloween Horror Nights: Now thru November 2, 2025 💀. Select Nights at Universal Studios Florida. 6:30 pm to 2 am.

10 Haunted Houses, 4 Scare Zones, 2 Shows. Creepy Entertainment: Mel’s DIE-IN Zombies and Club Horror. Ride Attractions. Scary Food & Drinks. Themed Merch.

Need last-minute Tickets? Reach out to check prices & availability. 🧟‍♂️

WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.

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

Grinchmas
Christmastime in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s
Holiday Tribute Store
Seasonal Sweets, Treats, Eats, Drinks & Merchandise
Earl the Squirrel Scavenger Hunt

Temporary Attraction Closures

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Permanently closed
Dudley Do-Right’s RipSaw Falls^®: October 6 – 31, 2025
Hogwarts Express: September 15-19, 2025
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™: November 10 – 20, 2025
Universal Volcano Bay will begin a seasonal closure on October 26, 2026, with a current planned reopening on or before March 24, 2027.

VOLCANO BAY Big Change!

❌Beginning October 1, 2025, Universal Orlando will officially Retire the TapuTapu wearable system, marking the end of its virtual line experience.

HOTEL NEWS

🎸🎶🎙️The Hard Rock Hotel UPGRADES are complete!! Newly renovated guest rooms & suites. Plus, the building’s facade, the hotel’s signature restaurant, the Kitchen, and the cool lobby bar, Velvet Bar, also received a makeover.

Book a stay here for your next Universal Orlando Vacation & get FREE Universal Express Unlimited Passes at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure attractions (theme park admission required). Other Perks: Early Park Admission, free resort-wide transportation, resort-wide charging privileges and more.

You’ll also want to visit plan a pool day or night. It’s one of the BEST pools at Universal Orlando. Underwater speakers. 260 ft. Waterslide. 2 Hot Tubs. The beachclub bar & grill offers some delicious eats & drinks. Rock on!

EPIC Universe 🌌

EXPRESS PASSES and VIP Experiences are now available for EPIC UNIVERSE!!

Express Pass entitles 1 guest, 1 ride at participating attractions.

Participating Attractions:
• Constellation Carousel
• Curse of the Werewolf
• Fyre Drill
Harry Potter & the Battle at the Ministry (newly added)
• Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
• Le Cirque Arcanus™
• Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge
Mine-Cart Madness (newly added)
• Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
• Stardust Racers
• The Untrainable Dragon
• Yoshi’s Adventures

VIP Experience will only be 4 hours, price is per person and will include Express Pass for the day. Valet parking, souvenir lanyard & discounts on merchandise.

VIP Private Experience will be for up to 5 guests for 8 hours. Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, photo package, valet parking, souvenir lanyard & Express Unlimited Passes for the day. Plus, discounts on merchandise. Additional Guests can be added for an extra cost.

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🌹Enchantingly Yours, Angie Baycura

Wishing everyone a WICKEDLY fun Halloween Season! 🧙🏼‍♀️💀🎃 Be sure to check out my Facebook Group or IG for my Halloween Giveaway beginning October 1st. 🎁See Contact page for links.