✨ Disney World Exclusive Offer Alert
Today I have some big news to share - a new Agency Exclusive Offer from Magical Vacations Travel! Book your spring break trip at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort - Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and save big on the nightly rate!
Spring Break at Walt Disney World 2021!
Must travel between March 21 and March 27, 2021.
For example, a family of 2 adults and 2 children, staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, March 21 March 24, 2021 will pay just $493.74 for the 3 nights, tax included. Plus you would also qualify for the Bonus Offer from Magical Vacations Travel.
Bonus Offer!
Book a minimum 3-night stay and you’ll also get a $50 Walt Disney World Gift Card! Your gift card can be used on Disney dining, merchandise, and snacks while at Walt Disney World.
When you book with Magical Vacations Travel, you’ll always get the best available rate on Walt Disney World hotels. See other great offers on the Disney World Offers Page.
Why Stay at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort?
On the new Disney Skyliner System - travel to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot by gondola!
Disney World’s newest value hotel
TouringPlans.com’s highest rated Disney Value Hotel
Highest rated food court and pool in the Value category
Centrally located to theme parks
Get your quote today from Darren W!
Must book by end of day on February 4, 2021. Offer will sell out, early booking highly suggested. Subject to availability.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
3 Postponed Disney Movies You Probably Forgot About
3 New Disney Movies You Forgot About
Remember going to the movies? The last movie I saw in theaters was Frozen 2 way back in November of 2019. Today I bring hope to Disney movie fans, however, here are 3 postponed Disney movies that you might have forgotten about. They are set to hit theaters and Disney+ in 2021.
Raya and the Last Dragon
Release March 5, 2021 / Original date Nov 25, 2020
Raya and the Last Dragon created a lot of excitement when audiences first saw the trailer. The story comes from a Southeast Asian-based myth of a female warrior seeking to restore balance to her kingdom by finding the last dragon. The movie is full of action and classic Disney storytelling. Raya and the Last Dragon’s release date is set for March 5, 2021. It will also drop on Disney+ for $29.99.
Black Widow (Marvel Studios)
Release date May 7, 2021 / Original date May 1, 2020
Black Widow was supposed to be the spring 2020 blockbuster, but it was delayed several times as Disney and Marvel tried to find the right time to bring it theaters. Right now we’re being told May 7, 2021. Marvel’s Black Widow, whenever it opens, will be the first big Marvel Studios production since Spider-Man: Far From Home. This is supposed to be the send-off story for the character, so If you’re Black Widow fan, bring the Kleenex.
Free Guy (20th Century Studios)
Release date: May 21, 2021 / Previous release date: July 3, 2020
Free Guy brings video game energy to real life as Ryan Reynolds plays a random NPC (Non-Playable Character) who discovers he’s living in a video game and decides to start breaking the rules. Think Truman Show but on steroids. Ads for Free Guy can be found all over Walt Disney World including Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bus posters, and even at Magic Kingdom.
Disney’s Jungle Cruise
Release date: July 30, 2021 / Previous release date: July 24, 2020
With a reboot of Pirates of the Caribbean still uncertain Jungle Cruise is Disney’s attempt to create another blockbuster franchise based on a classic theme park attraction (let’s pretend The Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror films never happened).
I think Disney is on to something with Jungle Cruise, there was a lot of excitement from Disney theme park fans when the trailer first appeared on Instagram. Dwane Johnson’s character might not be as unique as Jack Sparrow, but the odd-couple storyline seems like it’s going to work. It arrives in theaters on July 30. A Disney+ release date has not yet been announced.
Which Disney movie are you most excited about? I’d love to know! Use the comments section below to get the conversation going.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Disney World Provides Update on Face Masks
Disney World Provides Face Covering Update
Today Walt Disney World provided an update regarding the use of masks, and no it’s not the news you think! They simply provided some clarification on masks in general and will be allowing a new kind of mask to be worn around the parks, hotels and Disney Springs.
Disney World is following the CDC recommendation by continuing to practice healthy behaviors while at the theme parks and hotels. Cast Members and Guests ages 2 and up still need to wear face coverings at all times except when actively eating or drinking (while stationary) and maintaining appropriate physical distancing.
Disney World is still continuing with existing health and safety measures like temperature checks, reduced capacity, physical distancing and increased frequency in cleaning.
As of today, Disney World will now allow face coverings that have a clear plastic panel over the mouth. This style mask is commonly used by those who are hearing impaired.
Disney will now allow a fabric face covering featuring a solid plastic panel containing no openings that is attached to the fabric on all sides using tight knit stitching. (image: etsy.com)
The mask must be surrounded by fabric on all sides and have no openings. It must also meet all other face mask requirements set forth by Disney World.
Disney has also shared today it is continuing to work with CDC and its own health professionals regarding the use of face coverings and it will evaluate and adjust the policy in the months to come.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Festival of the Lion King Show Returning to Animal Kingdom
Festival of the Lion King Returning to WDW
There has been a steady increase of travelers to Walt Disney World since reopening last summer. I’m in the parks every week and I can honestly say that Disney is able to manage safety protocols well. To date, there have been no outbreaks traced back to Disney World, according to the Orange County Dept. of Health.
Over the next few months, more hotels will be reopening, a new version of Extra Magic Hours is coming, Blizzard Beach is reopening, and I’m hearing that a few more things will be coming back as well. I can’t share them just yet, but stay tuned.
Festival of the Lion King will return this summer with modifications appropriate for the current environment.
And this week I learned that the Harambe Theatre at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park will once again host Festival of the Lion King this summer.
When it returns, Festival of the Lion King will be presented in a modified format to be mindful of the current environment. There will be adjustments to the show on stage and backstage, including updates to choreography to allow for appropriate physical distancing.
Disney says it will also adjust how the audience is seated, in line with other theater-based experiences at Walt Disney World Resort.
A socially distanced audience at Frozen Sing-Along Celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Frozen Sing-Along at Hollywood Studios is a perfect example of how well Disney can manage theater performances. Just be sure to arrive at early, with reduced capacity theaters fill up fast.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Stay at a Disney World Villa for Less than Art of Animation Family Suite
Disney’s Saratoga Springs less than Art of Animation? Here’s how…
While pricing out Walt Disney World options for clients, it came to my attention that it’s entirely possible to stay at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort for less than a Family Suite at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. You just need to search around for the right dates. This is where a travel advisor is key in helping you plan your vacation to Disney World.
For example, if you were to book March 31, 20 through April 6, 2020 using the Early ‘21 offer, you could stay in a 1-Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort for about $30 less than an Art of Animation Family Suite.
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort , 1-Bedroom Villa
While $30 might not seem like a big savings on 6-nights, keep in mind that Saratoga Springs is three resort categories higher than Art of Animation. A Saratoga Springs 1-Bedroom Villa comes with a full size kitchen, full size appliances including a dishwasher, a fully equipped kitchen (utensils, plates, cups etc) and washer/dryer right in the room.
The master bedroom has a king size bed along with and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. There are two bathrooms, the master bath has a whirlpool tub! Rooms have a spacious balcony off the living room.
Family Suite Kitchenette at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
A family suite at Disney’s Art of Animation has a kitchenette that consists of a mini-fridge, a microwave and a small sink. The master bedroom has a queen size bed, a double-size sleeper sofa and a pretty neat table that converts into another double size bed. There are two bathrooms but no whirlpool tub. For laundry, you’ll have to use a shared laundry room at the hotel. There are no balconies at Art of Animation.
1-Bedroom Villas at Saratoga Springs (715 sq. ft.) will sleep up to 4 adults whereas a Family Suite at Art of Animation (565 sq. ft.) will sleep up up to 6.
One major plus for Art of Animation is that it’s on the Disney Skyliner System with gondola service to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saratoga Springs is close to Disney Springs, and in some cases within walking distance. Bus service is provided to the theme parks.
While both resorts have a lot to offer, there’s a lot more value in the amenities offered in Saratoga Springs Resort 1-Bedroom Villa.
To see if you can save on this or other offers, Get started on a quote today.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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