Enchanted Rose Report: 🌷Spring 2026

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

1️⃣Best Weeks to Visit Walt Disney World in 2026

2️⃣Walt Disney World Deals, Discounts, and Perks

A whole lot of MAGIC just dropped today!

FREE DINING IS BACK, BABY!

Travel “Arrival” Dates

• June 28 to October 3, 2026
• October 19 to 31, 2026
• December 6 to 21, 2026

• Value or Moderate Resorts: Book a min. 4-night stay with 4-day Park Hopper tickets = FREE Quick Service Dining Plan
• Deluxe Resorts: Book a min. 4-night stay with 4-day Park Hopper tickets = FREE Disney Dining Plan

WDW Resort CLUB LEVEL Guests can SAVE 20% on a Private VIP Tour!

*Pricing $450-$950 per hour (before discount), min. 7 hours/max. 10 hours. Up to 10 guests. Pre-arrival planning, flexible start time, visit multiple parks, enjoy your favorite attractions efficiently, private vehicle, and more!

Book by Oct 3, 3036

Tour Dates: April 26 thru Oct 3, 2026

Save up to 30% on your Disney Resort Hotel Stay!

Travel Dates: July 30 – Oct 3, 2026

FL Resident (save up to 35%) and AP Deals (save up to 40%) are also available, please inquire for details.

**Exclusions: 3 Bedroom Villas, Suites at Moderate & Deluxe Resort hotels, Cascade Cabins at Copper Creek, Bora Bora Bungalows, Island Tower 1-, 2- & 3-Bedroom Villas & Penthouses at Polynesian Village.

4 Day, 4 Park MAGIC Ticket $436

Visit Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios! One admission per theme park, one theme park per day.

Start Dates: May 26 to September 26, 2026

Kids (ages 3-9) EAT FREE in 2026!

Purchase a Disney Dining Plan with your vacation package and the kids eat free! Offer good all year long, combinable with most other offers!

Offers still available for Spring 2026

When you work with me, I will look for the BEST offer for your vacation. As always, my expertise & professional planning is free of charge, when you book with me.

3️⃣EPCOT FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL! March 4 thru June 1, 2026

• Garden Rock Dining Packages
• Outdoor Kitchen
• Garden Graze “foodie stroll”
• Exclusive Merch featuring Spike the Bee, Orange Bird, Alice in Wonderlan
• Spike the Bee’s Pollination Exploration Scavenger Hunt
• Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt
• Character Topiaries: NEW this year- Stitch, Mike Wazowski & Sulley, and Lightning McQueen & Mater
• Exclusive Magic Shots
• Butterfly Landing
• Camp Get Out N Play Garden
• Blossoms of Fragrance by Scentsy
• English Tea Garden Tours by Twinings
• Rain or Shine Fruit Stand by Outshine
• Honey Bee-stro Garden by National Honey Board
• Pluto’s Pet Friendly Garden, Wildlife Crossing Garden, & Trendy Tropicals Garden

2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series Schedule

4️⃣Walt Disney World 2026: PLANNING CALENDAR

Disney Resort Hotel Perks in 2026

1. FREE Water Park Admission on your Check In Day
2. Early Theme Park Entry (30 min early at all 4 parks, every single day!)
3. Free Transportation: Bus, Boat, Skyliner, Monorail
4. Book Lightning Lanes 7 Days in Advance of your Trip*
5. Book Dining Reservations and Enchanting Extras (for your entire trip!) 60 days prior to check in
6. Extended Evening Hours for Deluxe Resort Hotel guests: Please see Park Hours in Disney World App

*additional fees

2026 Disney Water Park Passes on sale now!

• $89 adults/$83 kids
• Visit everyday between now & May 9th.
• Pass perks: 20% off cabana (walk-up deal only), 1 free round of mini golf at Winter Summerland or Fantasia Gardens (before 4 pm).

Block-out dates: March 28-April 5.

Blizzard Beach is OPEN now! Typhoon Lagoon opens May 12.

Airport Luggage Transfer is NOW available for guests flying on domestic Southwest Airlines flights: Arrivals-MCO Airport to WDW and Departures-WDW to MCO Airport

This service is only available for Guests checking in at the following resorts:

• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort

STAY TUNED FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 2027 RATES & AVAILABILITY! 📱

5️⃣DISNEYLAND

2026 Disneyland Deals

Save up to 25% on stays of 3+ nights January 1 – May 21, 2026.

Save up to 25% on stays of 4+ nights May 22 – September 7, 2026.

🎟️Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer: Children (ages 3-9)

1 Day Park Hopper $50, 2 Day Park Hopper $100, 3 Day Park Hopper $150!! Valid May 22 – September 7, 2026

Available for Purchase: January 21, 2026

CA Resident 3-Day Park Hopper Deal $249 pp.

with Lightning Lane Multi Pass $351 pp.

Visit between Jan 1 – May 21, 2026.

6️⃣Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration continues thru Aug. 9th

Stay at one of Disneyland’s hotels:

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

Have a closer look: https://www.disneytravelcenter.com/…/sites++disneyland…/

BLUEY’S BEST DAY EVER OPENS MARCH 22! 💙🐶

Bluey Merchandise. Bluey Food & Drinks at Troubadour Tavern, Plaza Inn, Popcorn Carts. Photo Ops.

Disneyland After Dark Line-Up

• Separate ticket, themed events at Disneyland Park: Sweethearts’ Nite (DONE), NEW: 70 Years of Favorites (DONE), Disney Channel Nite, Star Wars Nite, and Pride Nite (June 16 & 18, sale update soon) .
• Tickets for Disney Channel Nite AVAILABLE- April 12, 14, 16
• Tickets for Star Wars Nite AVAILABLE- April 28, May 6
• Event time- 9 pm to 1 am. You can get in 3 hours early with your ticket- 6 pm
• Jan – June 2026
• Lower wait times, magical entertainment, character encounters, exclusive food, drinks, & merch
• Included- Admission Ticket, Commemorative Keepsake, & Event Guide Map

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

March 6 through April 27, 2026. 8 Festival Marketplaces.

*Pro Tip: Purchase a Sip and Savor Pass! This scannable credential offers the option of four or eight digital coupons which can be redeemed for select food and nonalcoholic menu items at marketplaces and participating dining locations during this year’s festival. You may also receive one complimentary Mickey-shaped Food & Wine plate with the purchase of a Sip and Savor Pass, available while supplies last.

Book a Beverage Education Seminar at Sonoma Terrace🍷

Refurbs and Closures

• Jungle Cruise- Closed February 17th thru ??
• Grizzly River Run- Closed January 5th thru ??
• Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind- Closed February 27th thru ??

7️⃣Disneyland Paris

The World of Frozen opens March 29, 2026, at World of Adventure Park!

Highlights

• Walt Disney Studios Park has been renamed World of Adventure.
• HUGE expansion– the park will double in size upon completion.
• World of Frozen– Arendelle’s Castle & Village. Elsa’s Ice Palace. Frozen Ever After (attraction), Nordic Crowns Tavern (quick service), Royal Encounter with Elsa & Anna, Arendelle Celebrations, Arendelle Boutique, Fjord View Shop, spot familiar friends (Mossi, the baby troll and Oaken, town’s jolly shopkeeper).
• 15 new Dining Experiences including The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge (table service, characters: Mulan, Merida, Jasmine, Belle, Aurora, & Ariel), Nordic Crowns Tavern
• New attractions: Raiponce Tangled Spin (family friendly), Lion King Ride (water attraction opening at a later date), Up Ride (family friendly flying carousel opening in the future)
• New nighttime spectacular– Disney Cascade of Lights features stories from Mulan, Hercules, Moana, Zootopia, Up and Marvel Universe.

Disneyland Paris INFO and tidbits.

• 7 Hotels: Disneyland Paris Hotel, Hotel New York- Art of Marvel, Newport Bay Club, Sequioa Lodge, Hotel Cheyenne, Hotel Santa Fe, and Davy Crockett Ranch.
• Vacation Packages INCLUDE Park Hopper Tickets for your entire length of stay. DLP has 2 parks: World of Adventure Park and Disneyland.
• You can add Disney Premier Access Ultimate to your Vacation Package (per day). Just show up, scan your ticket and enter via the FAST lane at all eligible attractions. No booking times!
• Add-On options: Meal Plans!!, Photopass Package & Magical Shuttle (transportation to/from CDG to your Disney Hotel)
• PLUS…If you have dreams of visiting Paris and seeing the REAL Eiffel Tower, you can add on “Tours” to Paris that include roundtrip transfer between your DLP Hotel and Paris.

8️⃣US Military Discounts

Walt Disney World

To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Walt Disney World is introducing the Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket. This commemorative ticket is available to eligible U.S. service members and their families for just $494 Park Hopper, granting them access to all four Walt Disney World theme parks throughout 2026.

YOU READ THAT RIGHT….TICKET IS GOOD ALL YEAR!!

Also Available for Eligible U.S. service members: 6-Day Park Hopper ticket for $444 and specially priced 4-Day $405 and 5-Day $425 Park Hopper tickets. Prices from Shades of Green Resort.

Both ticket offers are valid Jan. 1 through Dec. 18, 2026, with an advanced theme park reservation and subject to blockout dates from March 29 – April 11, 2026 and Nov. 22 – 28, 2026. Park Reservations are REQUIRED. No more than 6 Tickets (total) may be purchased by military member or spouse.

Disney Hotel Rooms: SAVE up to 30%!!

Disneyland

2026 Military Salute Ticket Offer

• 3-Day Park Hopper: $314
• 4-Day Park Hopper: $369
• 3-Day Park Hopper with Lightning Lane Multi Pass: $416
• 4-Day Park Hopper with Lightning Lane Multi Pass: $505

Additional Savings:

1-Day, 1-Park Disneyland Resort Military Adult Ticket is $104, Child ticket (ages 3-9) is $98.

For the first time, these tickets are available for purchase via GOVX.com – in addition to U.S. military base ticket offices – valid for visits Nov. 18, 2025, through Dec. 30, 2027, with no blockout dates.

Disney Cruise Line

Eligible active and retired US military personnel can earn a $250 onboard credit per stateroom for all 2026 sailings from Florida aboard the Disney Wish and Disney Dream. Disney Cruise Line is also offering special military rates on select Disney cruises.

Universal Orlando Resort

2026 Universal Orlando Military Freedom Passes and Vacation Packages (including Exclusive Harry Potter Package) are available to book!

Eligibility: Active, Retired, and 100% Disabled Military (including Spouses).

Freedom Pass: $220 for 2 Parks (Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure). $255 for 3 Parks (Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay). Child price is $215, $250 respectively.

EPIC Universe is an ADD ON Ticket.

Visit ALL YEAR, almost every day! November 13, 2025, to December 18, 2026.

Each Military ID may purchase 6 tickets. Spouse with military ID can also purchase 6 tickets.

Blockout dates include December 25, 2025 – January 4, 2026, and March 30 – April 6, 2026.

The Military Promotional Tickets must be presented and exchanged at the Front Gate Ticket or Guest Services windows or a Destination Universal Ticket/Services desk within UO Resort Hotels and/or UO Partner Hotels for validation/activation.

9️⃣❌Walt Disney World Resort Refurbs and Closures

• Disney’s Skyliner: Closed January 24 thru January 30, 2027
• Big Thunder Mountain: Reopens Early May 2026
• Westward Ho (dining): Closed
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Reopens April 8th!
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith: Permanently Closed. The new Muppets version opens Summer 2026
• Soarin’: Closed May 14 thru May 25, 2026
• Beauty & the Beast Sing-Along: Closed February 22 thru ??
• Impressions de France: Closed February 22 thru ??
• Wildlife Express Train (Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Africa Station, Habitat Habitat, Conservation Station: Closed February 23 thru May 25
• DINOLAND: Permanently Closed
• Affection Section & Animation Experience at Conservation Station: Permanently Closed
• Typhoon Lagoon is closed until May 12
• All Star Sports Resort: Surfboard Pool closing January thru late April 2026
• All Star Movies Resort: Room Refurbishment. Late May 2026 thru January 2027
• Animal Kingdom Lodge: Complete Room Refurbishment at Jambo House. May 2026 thru January 2027
• Animal Kingdom Lodge: Complete Room Refurbishment at Kidani Village. Thru May 2026.
• Beach Club, Villas & Yacht Club Resort: Port Cochere & entrance construction thru 2027. Exterior work. Tidal Leisure Pool closed mid-January thru early May 2026. Admiral Leisure Pool closed thru early May.
• Boardwalk Inn: Refurb around the resort thru 2026. Luna Park Pool, Play area, & Leaping Libations will be closed January 11, 2027 thru April 2027.
• Contemporary Resort: Refurb of atrium & Bay Lake Tower thru late 2027. Bay Lake Tower: Bay Cove Pool, water play area & whirlpool spa closed January 26 thru May 2026.
• NEW Lakeshore Lodge is being constructed on shoreline between Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge. Opening 2027.
• Grand Floridian Resort: Ongoing construction thru mid-2026
• Wilderness Lodge: Exterior Refurbishment, ongoing through December 2026.
• Port Orleans Riverside Resort: Room Refurbishment, thru August 2027
• Saratoga Springs Resort: Turf Club Lounge- closed early April thru early August 2026. The Turf Club Patio- closed early to mid-August.
• Crew’s Cup Lounge at Yacht Club: Closed February 23 thru May 11
• Yachtsman Steakhouse at Yacht Club: Closed May 11 thru August 2026

🔟 Universal Orlando Resort

3 Magical Theme Parks: Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe and 1 Awesome Water Park, Volcano Bay!

It’s BUTTERBEER Season! 🍺Now thru May 31

Now thru April 13, celebrate the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie with limited time experiences: meet Yoshi, enjoy galaxy-themed snacks, & shop for new merch!

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is back! Enjoy a spectacular parade, beads by the handful, live music, and food for purchase from around the world as well as New Orleans favorites. February 7 – April 4, 2026!!

Coming Later in 2026

• VOLCANO BAY NIGHTS: May 3 to August 21
• BACK TO HOGWARTS: August 1 to September 1
• HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS: August 28 to November 1
• DARK ARTS: Fall
• HOLIDAYS: November 14 to January 3, 2027
• FAST & FURIOUS: HOLLYWOOD DRIFT: Opening 2027

Temporary Attraction Closures

• Jurassic Park River Adventure: January 5 – November 19, 2026
• Finnegan’s Bar & Grill: January 12, 2026 – Late 2026
• Stardust Racers: February 19, 2026 – April 5, 2026
• Pteranodon Flyers: February 27, 2026 – May 14, 2026
• Me Ship, The Olive®: April 19, 2026 – April 25, 2026
• MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack: June 1, 2026 – June 16, 2026

🎟️TICKET DEAL: Score a 6- or 7-Day Park Ticket for price of a 5 Day Ticket. *Volcano Bay add-on optional.

😍Get a $300 hotel dining credit* at Universal Orlando Resort!

Available for the Following Properties:
• Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
• Universal Aventura Hotel
• Universal Stella Nova Resort
• Universal Terra Luna Resort

*5 Night Min. Stay

Travel Dates: April 12 – September 3, 2026
Book by: May 6, 2026

Offer Highlights
• $300 hotel dining credit per room, per stay
• Credit can be used at participating food & beverage venues at the hotel WHERE you are STAYING. NOT in the PARKS.

Visit Universal Orlando’s NEWEST Theme Park!!

EPIC UNIVERSE

1. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ — Ministry of Magic™
2. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
3. How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
4. Dark Universe
5. Celestial Park

Pro Tip: Stay at one of the NEW hotels located near or next to EPIC: Universal Terra Luna Resort, Universal Stella Nova, or Universal Helios Grand Hotel.

1️⃣1️⃣ Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai’i OR Adventures by Disney

🏝️🌺Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa offers the perfect blend of Disney magic and Hawaiian paradise. If Walt Disney World has been your go-to vacation spot time and again, here are just a few highlights that will make you fall in love with Aulani:

• Rooms (sleep 4), 1 Bedroom Suites (sleep 5), 2 Bedroom Suites (sleep 6) and Villas: Deluxe Studio (sleeps 4), 1 Bedroom Villa (sleeps 5), 2 Bedroom Villa (sleeps 9), 3 Bedroom Grand Villa (sleeps 12)
• White Sand Beaches, Private Lagoon Snorkeling, Oahu at its finest
• Pools, Waterslides, Lazy River, Interactive Play Areas, Whirlpool Spas
• Romantic Infinity-Edge Pool, Laniwai Spa
• Shows and Entertainment like KA WA’A- Lu’au & Aunty’s Beach House for kids 5-12
• Delicious Table Service and Quick Dining like Papalua Shave Ice & Makahiki- The Bounty of the Islands (characters at breakfast!)
• Meet Characters like Stitch, Angel, Lilo and Moana

Not to mention enchanting entertainment, cultural activities, beach-side relaxation and exciting excursions! An Aulani Vacation is sure to be an experience your family will treasure forever.

SAVE on your Hawai’ian Vacation: April 10 through June 12, 2026.

Ocean/Partial Ocean Views

• 4 nights: 25% off
• 5 or more nights: 30% off

All Other Views

• 5 or more nights: 25% off
• 4 nights: 20% off

Adventures by Disney– Unforgettable, Unique, All-Inclusive Travel

THE DISNEY DIFFERENCE

• Unique Itineraries (over 50 in 30 different countries)
• Authentic, Cultural Experiences
• Choose from a Land Adventure, River Cruise, Expedition Cruise, or Private Jet Adventure
• World Class Service: Adventure Guides & Local Experts
• VIP Experiences & Insider Access
• ALL INCLUSIVE
• Outstanding Accommodations (5-star hotels, castles, river boats, glamping tents)
• Hassle-Free Travel
• Fun for All Ages (Adult Exclusive itineraries, too)

Book by April 30, 2026, and save $350 per person on select 2026 and 2027 River Cruise & Land Adventure departures. *Select departures from April 1, 2026 – December 19, 2027.

Disney Visa Cardmembers Enjoy a Free Pre-Night or Post-Night!

1️⃣2️⃣ Disney Cruise Line

• SAVE 20% and GET $250 Onboard Credit for Select Sailings April thru September 2026!! Reach out for a Quote. OFFER ENDS March 29th!!
• Disney Cruise Line Itineraries are OPEN to BOOK thru Summer 2027!!
• Bluey & Bingo are coming to Disney Cruise Ships!
• Disney Cruise Ships- Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, Wish, Treasure, Destiny, Adventure.

A NEW Disney Ship sets sail LATE 2027: DISNEY BELIEVE

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Enchantingly Yours, Angie Baycura

©️📸Disney, Universal

Wishing you a COLORFUL Spring! 💐