Disney Announces MagicBand 2 Release Date
Recently I shared with you that that the Walt Disney World Resort introduced MagicBand 2. This new form of the original MagicBand is more versatile and customizable for Guests to unlock the magic of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation.
When you book a Walt Disney World Resort vacation and elect to receive your MagicBands at home prior to arrival, you will receive a complimentary MagicBand 2. You'll continue to have the option to choose from the current eight colors: pink, blue, red, green, orange, gray, yellow and purple. Guests who pick up their MagicBands at the front desk upon check-in will continue to receive the original MagicBand until early February.
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Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
April 2017 Spring Break - Booking Fast!
I would like to share with my followers and clients that I'm actively booking April 2017 travel dates, especially the Easter Agency Exclusive Offer, running April 7 through April 21. If you're planning a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort for spring break, I highly recommend booking early!
Other exclusive offers for Walt Disney World offers for are available for April 2017 on my Resort Offers Page.
Video: Behind the Scenes at Pandora – The World of AVATAR
Today I'm excited to share this amazing sneak peek into one of the Walt Disney World Resort’s most exciting expansions: the construction of Pandora – The World of AVATAR, which will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park this summer (stay tuned for an official date).
As you can see in the video, Pandora – The World of AVATAR will transport you to a visually stunning world complete with floating mountains and bioluminescent plants, first unvelied to me back in November. This new land will feature two never-before-experienced expeditions. The family-friendly Na’vi River Journey sends you down a sacred river hidden within a bioluminescent rainforest. The journey ends in an unforgettable encounter with a Na’vi shaman, a figure who has a deep connection to the life force of Pandora. And, the Avatar Flight of Passage excursion offers the jaw-dropping experience of riding on a Banshee over the world of Pandora.
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Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated a "Best of the Best" Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
Atlanta Braves Training Schedule at Walt Disney World
Here's a look at the 2017 Atlanta Braves training schedule coming to Walt Disney World. Check out the Resort Offers Page available during these times and save big. Please note dates, times and opponents are subject to change.
Atlanta Braves Training Schedule at Walt Disney World | ESPN Wide World of Sports
Disney on Broadway Stars Coming to Epcot International Festival of the Arts
In collaboration with Disney Theatrical Productions, Epcot's new festival brings a showcase of favorite music and Broadway talent to the America Gardens Theatre stage. Throughout the six weekends of the festival, different pairings of Broadway artists will perform songs from some of Disney on Broadway’s award winning shows.
I'm excited to share the lineup of performers for this brand new series:
- Jan. 13-16 and 20-23: Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland performing songs from: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid
- Jan. 27-30 and Feb. 3-6: Kerry Butler and Kevin Massey performing songs from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Newsies and Aladdin
- Feb. 10-13 and 17-20: Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White performing songs from Disney’s The Lion King, Aida, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid.
Performances will be at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday through Monday of each festival weekend.
Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated a "Best of the Best" Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
New Dining Experience Coming to Epcot
Today I'm pleased to share with you that Epcot will be getting new outdoor tequileria just outside the Mexico pavilion. Starting soon, you'll be able visit Choza Tequila that will specialize in hand-crafted margaritas and classic Mexican cuisine like tacos, empanadas, chips and fresh guacamole.
Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated a "Best of the Best" Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
Disney Vacation Experiences Wins Reader's Choice Award
Travel Weekly recently unveiled its winners for the trade publication’s latest Readers Choice Awards and we’re honored to have made the list – not once, not twice, but three times!
Readers named Adventures by Disney as the best tour operator in the “adventure” category, Disney Cruise Line as the best “family experience” cruise line and Walt Disney World Resort as the best “theme park.”
The winners, ranging from hotels to tour operators and airlines to cruise lines in a total of 78 categories, represent the finest in travel and we couldn’t be more honored to be among them.
Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated a "Best of the Best" Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
This Odd Tax Law Now in Effect at Walt Disney World
Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, the new Osceola County combined state and local sales and use tax rate will be 7.5%. As Disney’s All-Star Resorts are in Osceola County, the tax rate increase will affect room only bookings.
Disney theme park and water park tickets sold at Disney’s All-Star Resorts and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will not be affected by the Osceola County tax rate and will continue to include the Orange County tax rate of 6.5%.
Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated a "Best of the Best" Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
Say Goodbye to This Magic Kingdom Show
Beginning Jan. 9, 2017 you will now be allowed to enter the Main Street, U.S.A. even earlier than the park’s scheduled opening time. The Main Street Bakery featuring Starbucks will be serving guests during this time.
A new welcome show will officially open the park for the day on the Castle Forecourt Stage. A Royal Herald will appear to deliver a proclamation and welcome a few familiar characters to the stage, officially opening the park.
I'm sorry to see the current opening go away. It's a true magical moment when the locomotive blasts the whistle and rolls in with all the characters on board. But I'm sure this new show will be a great way to open the park too.
Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated a "Best of the Best" Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World