Enchanted Rose Report: 🍧Summer 2026

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

1️⃣Walt Disney World 2027

2027 WALT DISNEY WORLD Vacation Packages and Rates are Now Available to book thru Oct 31!

Make it feel all-inclusive by adding a Disney Dining Plan. Choose from 3 Disney Dining Plans: Quick-Service Dining Plan, Table-Service Dining Plan, or (NEW) Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan.

2027 WDW bounceback offer Dates have been released!

• Save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts
• Save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Moderate Resorts
• Save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Value Resorts

2027 Dates

• January 1 to 14, 2027
• January 18 to 28, 2027
• February 7 to 11, 2027
• February 15 to 18, 2027
• February 21 to 24, 2027
• March 1 to April 14, 2027
• April 18 to May 27, 2027
• May 31 to June 30, 2027
• July 5 to September 1, 2027
• September 6 to October 3, 2027
• October 25 to 31, 2027

Keep the magic going and save on your next Disney Resorts Collection hotel stay—when you book within 7 days of your current check-out date! Not sure of your plans yet? Don’t worry! Modify or cancel reservations without penalty up to 30 days prior to arrival.

2️⃣Walt Disney World Deals, Discounts, and Perks

Ho-Ho-HOLIDAY DISNEY DEALS

Disney+ subscribers: Free Park Hopper add-on and SAVE up to 25% on rooms when purchasing a 4-night, 4-day room-and-ticket package. For stays from September 25-October 8, October 19-31, November 15-28, and December 13-24.

SAVE up to 20% on select rooms with the Disney Resorts Collection. For stays October 4-December 24.

FL Residents SAVE up to 25% for stays October 19-October 31, November 15-November 28 and December 13-December 24. Annual Passholders SAVE up to 30% on select rooms with the Disney Resorts Collection this holiday season from October 4-December 24.

Late Summer-Early Fall: 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.

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!

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.

3️⃣🐀EPCOT Food & Wine Festival & 🎄EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

Food & Wine Festival Dates: August 27 to November 21, 2026

• Global Marketplaces
• Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt
• Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit
• Emile’s Fromage Montage
• Eat to the Beat Concert Series
• Exclusive Festival Merch- Remy (my fave!)!

DATES: November 27 thru December 30, 2026

• Holiday Storytellers
• Santa and Santa Goofy
• Holiday Decor
• Gingerbread Spaceship Earth
• Candlelight Processional
• Festival Kitchens
• Spaceship Earth holiday lighting
• Living with the Land (glimmering greenhouses)
• Olaf Scavenger Hunt
• Scentsy’s Festive Fragrances
• Exclusive Merchandise

4️⃣Walt Disney World 2026: PLANNING CALENDAR

Disney’s Celebrate America! — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky will play across all three nights of the holiday weekend, July 3 – 5, at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom Park.

😎Cool Kids Summer is happening NOW!

• Bluey’s Wild World Conservation Station welcomes guests May 26 at Animal Kingdom
• Jessie, Woody, Bullseye, and more Toy Story Pals will host a “roundup” revue near Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom
• Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! debuts May 26 in Hollywood Studios
• CHARACTER appearances: Pop Century Resort, Art of Animation Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, and Port Orleans Riverside Resort. Stitch at Typhoon Lagoon & Goofy at Blizzard Beach. EARLY ENTRY at all parks.

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**additional fees
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

Soarin’ Across America is OPEN! ❤️💙

Big Thunder Mountain is OPEN! 🎢⛰️

Millenium Falcon (new Mandalorian & Grogu Mission and Gameplay) is OPEN! 🚀🌟

🌊Water Parks- Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon are OPEN! *GET FREE ADMISSSION on your Check In Day! *Disney Hotel Guests Only.

😍COOL PERK- Airport Luggage Transfer is available for guests flying on domestic arrivals & departures to/from MCO Airport on the following airlines:

• Southwest
• United
• American

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

If you haven’t heard Disney World has a new POLICY regarding Disney Transportation! 

Beginning June 28, 2026, Guests boarding Disney Resort hotel Buses and the Sassagoula River Cruise from Disney Springs will be required to present:

1. a valid Disney Resort hotel room key or MagicBand verifying Disney Resort stay
2. a Dining reservation or Experience reservation for the Disney Resort they are visiting FYI: Two-hour window for dining/experience reservations.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Tickets Available for Sale (for Disney Hotels, Swan & Dolphin Hotels, & Shades of Green Guests): JULY 9. Tickets Available for All Guests: JULY 16

Prices: $189 to $229 plus tax

This special event runs from 7 pm to Midnight. Enter as early as 4 pm! Free cookies, festive drinks, and souvenir map & surprise souvenir.

Jollywood Nights

Tickets Available for Sale (Disney Hotels, Swan & Dolphin Hotels, & Shades of Green Guests): JULY 9. Tickets Available for All Guests: JULY 16

Prices: $169 to $199 plus tax

This special event runs from 7:30 pm to 12:30. Enter as early as 5:30 pm! Exclusive Party Map & Suprise Souvenir included.

5️⃣DISNEYLAND RESORT DEALS

DEAL: 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

6️⃣Disneyland Resort

Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebrations end August 9, 2026

Stay at one of Disneyland’s hotels! https://www.disneytravelcenter.com/…/sites++disneyland…/

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

 🎟️🗝️Disneyland Resort guests with Park Hopper tickets and Magic Key passes will be able to cross between parks without having to wait until 11 a.m. To note: You will still need to select a “starting park” for visits on June 9, 2026 and beyond.

Soarin Across America OPENS July 2, 2026! ❤️💙

BLUEY’S BEST DAY EVER 💙🐶

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

🎃HALLOWEEN TIME

August 21 to October 31, 2026

A Celebration of COCO: Plaza de la Familia– August 21 to November 2, 2026, at California Adventure Park

👻Oogie Boogie Bash at California Adventure Park. Select Nights in August, September and October 2026. The ticket to this event also includes admission to Disney California Adventure Park 3 hours before the party begins.

Event Time: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Dates still available as of 6/26/26: August 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30. September 1, 3, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 29. October 1, 4, 6, 8, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29.

🎄THE HOLIDAYS

Begins November 18, 2026

Refurbs and Closures

• King Arthur Carousel- Closed July 6 thru July 16
• Matterhorn Bobsleds- Closed July 6 thru July 23
• Silly Symphony Swings- Closed thru ?

7️⃣Disneyland Paris

The World of Frozen is now OPEN 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

$250 Onboard Credit ❤️💙

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
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: OPEN
• Soarin’ Across America: OPEN
• DINOLAND: Permanently Closed
• Carousel of Progress: Closed July 6, 2026, thru 2027.
• WDW Railroad Frontierland– Closed
• 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
• Art of Animation Resort: Room Refurbishment begins in 2027. Little Mermaid.
• Beach Club, Villas & Yacht Club Resort: Port Cochere & entrance construction thru 2027. Exterior work.
• 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.
• 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.
• Yachtsman Steakhouse at Yacht Club: Closed May 11 thru August 2026

🔟 Universal Orlando Resort

2027 Universal Orlando Resort packages are officially open for booking through April 30, 2027!

PLUS, Bundle & Save:

• Save up to $300 on 2026 bookings
• Save up to $200 on 2027 bookings

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

Volcano Bay Nights

Coming Later in 2026

• HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS: August 28 to November 1
• DARK ARTS: Fall
• HOLIDAYS: November 14 to January 3, 2026
• FAST & FURIOUS: HOLLYWOOD DRIFT: Opening 2027

🎟️Buy a 3-Day Park-to-Park Ticket at Universal Orlando Resort and get 2 days FREE!!

Enjoy access to:

• Universal Studios Florida
• Islands of Adventure
• Epic Universe
• Upgrade option: Add Volcano Bay

Use all 5 days within a 7-day window… Perfect for a full week of thrills.

Attraction Closures

• Jurassic Park River Adventure: January 5 – November 19, 2026
• Permanent Closures!! Mystic Fountain, Kebab House, Thunder Falls Terrace (Summer 2026), and Mythos Restaurant (2027)
• Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park: October 26, 2026 thru Spring 2027

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

Save 25% on 4 Nights, Save 30% on 5+ Nights, October 19-December 23 (checkout no later than Dec 24). Disney Visa Cardmember? You can save 30% and 35% respectively.

🏝️🌺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.

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)

1️⃣2️⃣ Disney Cruise Line

Limited Time DEAL: SAVE 30% on Select Disney Cruises! 

Must book by June 29, 2026!!

New bookings only

Full Payment due at time of booking

Select a Verandah, Oceanview or Inside stateroom under the Guaranteed Stateroom with Restrictions category. Disney Cruise Line will choose your stateroom for you, and it will be assigned closer to your embarkation date

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Enchantingly Yours, Angie Baycura

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HAPPY 250th INDEPENDENCE DAY!