August 2012

2012 August, 30

Fall 2012 Annual passholder discounts at Disney World

travelmagicstg2023-10-10T22:32:39-04:00August 30, 2012|Annual Passholder discounts, Disney News, Disney Travel|0 Comments

Save up to 35% off this fall at selected Disney World Resorts! Dates of travel: September 30, 2012 thru December 24, 2012. Pop Century 20% off Coronado Springs 25% off Animal Kingdom Lodge 30% off Old Key West 30% off Other resorts and room types are available with this offer, at varying discounts. Excludes Art of Animation Resort Little Mermaid Standard Rooms, campsites and 3-bedroom villas. Rack rates are higher for the period 12/21/12-12/24/12 than for the earlier dates. The number of rooms available at these rates is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price of the same room. Additional per adult [...]

2012 August, 30

Update! Water fun and dining options for Disney’s Aulani Resort

travelmagicstg2023-10-02T22:15:24-04:00August 30, 2012|Disney News, Disney's Alunai Resort|0 Comments

Yesterday was the one-year anniversary of the opening of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawai’i! In honor of this momentous occasion, the Resort is announcing more details about the enhancements coming to Aulani, including some information about the new water features and two new quick-service restaurants. New water features will include a themed family pool, extending to the very edge of the Resort property and highlighted by a misty grotto from which relaxing swimmers may view the sunset. After dark, a magical starscape of glimmering lights will appear on the grotto ceiling and [...]

2012 August, 27

2012 Fall Disney World room savings

travelmagicstg2023-10-10T22:32:39-04:00August 27, 2012|Disney News, Disney Specials, Disney Travel, Disney World|0 Comments

Stay at a select Disney Deluxe Resort and save up to 30%. With savings this huge, there’s no better way to enjoy all the pixie dust, enchantment and wonder of a Disney Resort hotel. Just add Theme Park tickets and you can take advantage of the entire world of fun and excitement. So, don’t delay! Grab these special savings while you can, and make Disney memories that will last forever! Save up to 30% on rooms at select DISNEY DELUXE RESORTS for stays most nights: 9/30–10/6 10/14–10/20 10/28–11/3 11/11–11/17 11/24–12/1 12/10–12/22/12 Booking dates: August 27, 2012 [...]

2012 August, 24

Epcot®Park Hours Change

travelmagicstg2012-08-24T19:45:35-04:00August 24, 2012|Disney News, Disney World, Epcot|0 Comments

On select Friday’s and Saturday’s during the 2012 Epcot® International Food and Wine Festival, the park will be extending hours to allow guests more time to enjoy the popular festival. The change in park hours also means the viewing time of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth will be at the extended park close time. Dates Park Close Friday, September 28, 2012 10pm Saturday, September 29, 2012 10pm Friday, October 5, 2012 10pm Saturday, October 6, 2012 10pm Friday, October 12, 2012 10pm Saturday, October 13, 2012 10pm Friday, October 19, 2012 10pm Saturday, October 20, 2012 10pm Friday, October 26, 2012 [...]

2012 August, 23

Changes to Disney Cruise Line Galveston sailings

travelmagicstg2023-10-30T16:46:17-04:00August 23, 2012|Disney Cruise Line, Disney News, Galveston|0 Comments

Disney Cruise Line has changed some itineraries for Galveston sailings. There will now be an 8 night sailing offered on select weeks that includes stops at Castaway Cay, Port Canaveral (with a 1 day park hopper ticket) and Key West instead of the Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel itinerary. There will also be some 4 night sailings. Disney is currently contacting those who already had bookings on the dates affected by the changes and getting them rebooked. The new itineraries will be available for new bookings on September 5, 2012. The 8 day sailings on [...]

2012 August, 21

Enchanted Tales with Belle at Fantasyland

travelmagicstg2012-08-21T21:50:11-04:00August 21, 2012|Disney World, Magic Kingdom|0 Comments

Enchanted Tales With Belle, in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park, will be no ordinary character greeting experience. Today, we're excited to share more details about this special experience. As you'll see from this video -- provided by Walt Disney Imagineering -- the goal of this attraction is not just to give you a place to meet a Disney character, but to completely transport you into the world of "Beauty and The Beast." http://youtu.be/2XFIzIx08X4

2012 August, 21

Disney World Refurbishments

travelmagicstg2012-08-21T15:12:32-04:00August 21, 2012|Disney News, Disney World Resort Refurbishments|0 Comments

Magic Kingdom® Park Country Bear Jamboree Pirates of the Caribbean 08/22/12 - 10/16/12 10/09/12 One-day closure Epcot® Test Track Bistro de Paris 04/16/12 - Fall 2012 08/01/12 - 12/03/12 Disney's Hollywood Studios® Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure 09/10/12 - 09/14/12 Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park None Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park None Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park None Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Surfboard Bay Pool - During this time, the Grand Slam Pool will remain open. 08/20/12 - 09/21/12 Disney's Contemporary Resort Contempo Cafe - During this time, a temporary location will open in the Grand Republic [...]

2012 August, 17

Art of Animation takes you to the movies – Part 3

travelmagicstg2012-08-17T06:00:19-04:00August 17, 2012|Art of Animation, Disney Travel, Disney World, Resorts|0 Comments

Art of Animation takes you to the movies – Part 3 The Big Blue Pool If you have seen Finding Nemo you will no doubt feel as if you are in the Ocean with Nemo and friends when you step foot in the area of the “Big Blue pool”. From the moment you walk out of Animation Hall you will be mesmerized by what appears to be the Ocean. Disney doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to imagination, buildings are painted like an underwater theme. There are Jelly Fish, Sharks and Small Fish to name a few, the colors [...]

2012 August, 16

Be Our Guest Restaurant dining reservations

travelmagicstg2012-08-16T14:59:58-04:00August 16, 2012|Dining Reservations, Disney News, Disney World|0 Comments

Disney will begin taking reservations for Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland beginning at noon on August 20, 2012.

2012 August, 9

Military Salute offer at Disney World October 1, 2012 – September 28, 2013

travelmagicstg2023-10-10T22:32:38-04:00August 9, 2012|Disney News, Disney Specials, Disney Travel, Disney World, Military offer|2 Comments

For most nights October 1, 2012 – September 28, 2013 The Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida 40% off Deluxe Resorts 35% off Moderate Resorts & Fort Wilderness Cabins 30% off Value Resorts You can add the Disney dining plan to this offer as well. Walt Disney World Room Blackout dates: 22 – 24 November 2012 23-31 December 2012 25 March - 4 April 2013 Buying tickets for members of the military: Tickets go on sale August 17, 2012 The Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida Four-Day Park Hopper Tickets or Four-Day Water Park and More Tickets for $156.00 Four-Day [...]