MouseSavers Newsletter - February 2017

[MouseSavers.com - Great deals on all things Disney!]( MouseSavers Newsletter – February 2017 The big news from Walt Disney World and Disneyland was a ticket price increase on February 12, 2017. As we noted in recent newsletters and on our homepage and Facebook page, we suspected this increase was coming. Hopefully, all of you thinking about a trip were able to get your tickets before the increase happened. If not, you may be able to get tickets at a discount from the old price from [Undercover Tourist](#undercover) and [aRes Travel](#ares) while their supplies last – use our regular links below to access those ticket prices. Those of you who subscribe to our Hot Deals Announcements received word of the ticket price increase when Disney announced it the day before (on February 11) and had a chance to purchase Walt Disney World and Disneyland tickets at the old prices. If you’re not already a subscriber to the FREE Hot Deals emails, consider signing up. [Click here for instructions.]( In addition to the ticket price increase, Walt Disney World has made some changes to their tickets – the biggest being that [all tickets, even multi-day tickets, now have an expiration date](. They replaced the Water Park Fun & More option with [Park Hopper Plus]( and added a [discount for tickets purchased in advance](. You can read more about these changes on our website, using the links above. The more pleasant news this month was the announcements of the opening dates for [Pandora – The World of Avatar](#pandora) and the new Star Wars-themed lands in [Walt Disney World](#wdwstarwars) and [Disneyland](#dlstarwars)! – Sarah []Contents [Walt Disney World Discounts](#wdwoffers) - [Undercover Tourist Walt Disney World Hotel & Ticket Discounts](#undercover) - [Great Rate Discount Plus Exclusive 10% Off Dining Coupon at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek or Waldorf Astoria Orlando!](#bcwa) - [Get Every 2nd Night at $69 or $79 Late Spring through Summer at Buena Vista Suites!](#bvs) - [Fun & Sun Offer at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels](#funsun) - [C](#cheapticketswdw)[heapTickets Extra Discount at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels](#cheapticketswdw) - [Walt Disney World Resort Discounts for Annual Passholders & Florida Residents](#apwdw) - [Four-Park Walt Disney World Ticket](#4parktix) [Walt Disney World News](#wdwnews) - [Rivers of Light Premieres at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on February 17](#rivers) - [Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Welcomes Spring](#epcotflower) - [2017 Garden Rocks Concert Series Announced](#gardenrocks) - [Pandora – The World of Avatar Will Open May 27](#pandora) - [Re-Imagined Planet Hollywood Observatory Open](#planethollywood) - [Paddlefish Now Open at Disney Springs](#paddlefish) - [New Storytelling Totem Poles at Epcot’s Canada Pavilion](#canada) - [Happily Ever After Spectacular Coming to Magic Kingdom this Spring](#happyspec) - [Meet Doc McStuffins at Animal Kingdom](#mcstuffins) - [New Character Breakfast Coming to Trattoria al Forno](#breakfast) - [Geyser Point Bar & Grill Opens at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge](#geyser) - [DisneyQuest at Disney Springs to Close](#quest) - [Star Wars-Themed Land Set to Open in 2019](#wdwstarwars) - [New Tour: Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour at Magic Kingdom](#vip) [Sue Says: Make Time for the Magic!](#suesays) [Disneyland (California) Discounts](#dloffers) - [Exclusive Disneyland Ticket Discount from aRes Travel](#ares) - [Winter Room Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels](#dlwinter) - [Ex](#hojo)[clusive Rates at the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground](#hojo) - [CheapTickets Extra Discount at the Disneyland Resort Hotels](#cheaptickets) - [Annual Passholder Offers at Disneyland Resort Hotels](#dlap) - [Southern California Resident Disneyland Ticket Offer](#socalticket) [Disneyland (California) News](#dlnews) - [Celebrate Gospel Returns to Disney California Adventure](#gospel) - [Main Street Electrical Parade Returns to Disneyland](#electrical) - [Reservations Now Open for Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Premium Events](#dcafoodwine) - [Star Wars-Themed Land Set to Open in 2019](#dlstarwars) [Other Discounts](#disneyoffers) - [MouseSavers Newsletter Exclusive Hertz Rental Car Discount](#hertz) - [Discounts at Disney’s Aulani Resort](#aulani) - [Save on Summer 2017 Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruises](#abdriver) [Other Disney News](#disneynews) - [Beauty and the Beast Stage Show Coming to Disney Dream](#dclbeauty) - [Marvel Day at Sea Added to Select 2018 Disney Magic Sailings](#dclmarvel) [How to Contact Us / Unsubscribe / Change Subscription / Copyright Notice](#signoff) []Walt Disney World Discounts --------------------------------------------------------------- []Undercover Tourist Walt Disney World Hotel & Ticket Discounts [Undercover Tourist Logo]( Undercover Tourist Walt Disney World Resort Room-Only Bookings Long-time MouseSavers favorite [Undercover Tourist]( now offers room-only bookings at Walt Disney World Resort hotels! Their base rates typically reflect the existing Disney discounts, plus they offer an additional discount on at least some resorts and room types. Compared to other self-service travel websites like Expedia or Orbitz, Undercover Tourist has good prices year-round with no messing around with special codes, as well as friendly customer service with live human beings. Unlike other self-service travel web sites, they understand Disney. They make it easy to get your booking linked to your MyDisneyExperience account so you can start booking things like [FastPass+]( selections and [dining reservations]( right away. Keep in mind that this is a do-it-yourself option for folks who have done their own research and just want to book a room (and optionally tickets and/or a car rental). If you want to book a [Disney Magic Your Way Vacation Package]( or a [Disney Dining Plan]( or you would like a higher level of service, with a personal Disney Specialist who will talk to you and guide you through the whole process (with no fee), we recommend booking with an [Authorized Disney Vacation Planner](. - [Click here to book Walt Disney World Resort hotels at discounted rates with Undercover Tourist!]( MouseSavers Newsletter Exclusive Walt Disney World Ticket Discounts The ticket offer listed below is EXCLUSIVE to readers of the MouseSavers Newsletter and is not available to the general public. Please don’t post the private link below in public discussion forums (i.e. the DIS Boards, TripAdvisor) or publish the link anywhere else. It is fine to share the link privately with friends if you send them a copy of the entire newsletter. Thanks! MouseSavers Newsletter subscribers can get exclusive, extra discounts on selected Walt Disney World tickets sold by [Undercover Tourist]( through the private link below. These prices are the absolute lowest that Undercover Tourist offers to anyone. Undercover Tourist is a Disney Parks USA Selected Ticket Seller – Disney’s authorized program for ticket resellers. It is contracted, licensed, and authorized by Walt Disney World and other attractions (including Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and other Orlando attractions) to sell discounted tickets that are new and genuine. Tens of thousands of MouseSavers.com readers have bought and used tickets from this very reliable ticket broker. Tickets purchased from Undercover Tourist have the EXACT same benefits as those purchased at the Disney gate. You just log into [MyDisneyExperience.com]( create an account if you don’t already have one, and enter the numbers off your Undercover Tourist tickets to link the tickets to your account. You can then use the tickets with FastPass+ and MagicBand wristbands. Undercover Tourist’s prices include tax and FREE shipping. When comparing prices with Disney, note that Disney does not include the 6.5% tax on its price lists. - [Click here for exclusive savings on Walt Disney World tickets from Undercover Tourist!]( Please note: the prices available through the links above are not available to the general public and are not accessible through Undercover Tourist’s public website. When you’ve used the private link, you will see a “welcome MouseSavers” message that is not displayed on the public version of the page. Once you have visited the private link, the discounted version may continue to display even if you go to Undercover Tourist’s public site, depending on your browser and cookie settings. To make sure you are getting the discount, use the MouseSavers Newsletter private link each time you visit Undercover Tourist. []Great Rate Discount Plus Exclusive 10% Off Dining Coupon at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek or Waldorf Astoria Orlando! Get additional 15% off best available nightly rates at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek or get 20-25% off best rates at Waldorf Astoria Orlando when you travel select dates February 15 through April 22, 2017, PLUS get a 10% off dining coupon for use throughout your stay!* HURRY, you must book this offer by February 27, 2017! Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek [Hilton Bonnet Creek Pool 614x345]( Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is a stunning 1,001-room upscale hotel surrounded by the Walt Disney World® Resort. The resort is located on 482 acres of mature woodlands and waterways, adjacent to Epcot® and Disney Springs™. Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is a [MouseSavers Preferred Hotel]( that provides the feeling of a stylish private resort oasis, with numerous amenities and activities for both kids and adults. It’s a great retreat from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, yet is just minutes away from everything Walt Disney World has to offer. Complimentary transportation to and from the Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs is provided. This hotel features outstanding amenities, high-end accommodations, a wide selection of restaurants and relaxing ambiance. The pool at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is fantastic. It is a 3-acre lazy river pool flowing through lush landscaping, with an exciting waterslide and zero-entry lagoon-style pool and was ranked #1 in TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Fantastic Hotel Pools in 2012. To see our full review of Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, [click here](. Situated next door to Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is the elegant [Waldorf Astoria Orlando®]( also a MouseSavers Preferred Hotel. Guests at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek have access to the amenities and facilities of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando including their restaurants, Waldorf Astoria Spa®, and the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club®, an 18-hole Rees Jones designed golf course. Right now Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is offering MouseSavers readers an exclusive rate discount! Travel most dates February 15 through April 19, 2017* and get great discounts off best fully refundable/changeable rates: - 15% off best rates for deluxe Standard rooms or luxurious Junior and Executive suites! Rates start at around $160/night! Check the “Use flexible dates” box to find best rates. These rates are fully changeable and refundable! Blackout dates include February 19 – 22, and March 4 – 8, 2017. You’ll also receive: - MouseSavers exclusive 10% off coupon for dining at select restaurants during the entire length of your stay!* - PLUS Kids Eat FREE (breakfast and dinner) throughout your stay as part of the daily Resort Charge, with adult purchase!* This offer cannot be booked by phone and is available only through the link below with the special MouseSavers code provided. - [Click here to book this exclusive 15% off rates offer at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek!]( *This offer must by booked by 2/27/17. Offer applies to stays on select dates listed above only and is subject to availability. Blackout dates include 2/19/17 – 2/22/17 and 3/4/17 – 3/8/17. Rates vary by date and do not include taxes, daily resort charge, gratuities or other incidental charges. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount and is not applicable to group or negotiated rates. Individual cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to scheduled check-in time (4:00 pm ET) to avoid a charge of one night’s room, tax and resort charge. Rate may qualify for Hilton HHonors Points and Miles. Daily Resort Charge of $30 (plus tax) per room, per night, will be added to the room rate and includes: Kids Eat Free in the Harvest Bistro for breakfast and dinner (ages 12 and under eat free from the kids menu or kids buffet when accompanied by paying adult with the purchase of the full buffet or an a la carte main entrée); standard WiFi access throughout the resort (except in meeting rooms); access to the fitness center; access to the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club facility; 20% off golf merchandise, and 10% off spa treatments. MouseSavers exclusive 10% off dining coupon is valid at the following resort dining and lounge locations: Harvest Bistro, Zeta Bar & Sushi Lounge, Myth Bar, Beech, Oscar’s, Peacock Alley, Clubhouse Grille and Aquamarine. Discount applies to food only. Children 12 and under eat FREE at breakfast and dinner from the children’s menu at Harvest Bistro as part of the daily Resort Charge. Up to two complimentary child meals with each full-price adult entrée purchased. Waldorf Astoria Orlando [Waldorf Astoria Pool 614x345]( [Waldorf Astoria® Orlando]( is a stunning luxury hotel pleasantly nestled within a nature preserve surrounded by the Walt Disney World® Resort. The 100% non-smoking hotel features an award-winning Rees Jones-designed golf course, a relaxing Waldorf Astoria Spa®, a WA Kids Club, luxurious swimming pools, and access to more than a dozen dining and lounge experiences. Guests of the Waldorf Astoria® Orlando delight in unrivaled accommodations, gracious amenities and impeccable service during their stay. Complimentary luxury transportation is provided to the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Disney Springs®. The most luxurious selection amongst [MouseSavers Preferred Hotels]( this hotel features outstanding amenities, high-end accommodations, a wide selection of restaurants and relaxing ambiance. In addition to lavish King and double Queen guest rooms,* there are 171 suites with separate living rooms furnished with sofa beds, executive kitchen and breakfast bar or wet bar and dining area, and spacious bathrooms. Most suites have balconies, and some have views of Disney’s nightly fireworks display. Situated next door to Waldorf Astoria® Orlando is the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, also a MouseSavers Preferred Hotel. Guests at Waldorf Astoria® Orlando have access to the neighboring Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, its restaurants, and its 3-acre lazy river pool which was ranked #1 in TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Fantastic Hotel Pools in 2012. To see our full review of Waldorf Astoria® Orlando, [click here](. Special value deals at the Waldorf Astoria® Orlando are uncommon. We are pleased to have Waldorf Astoria® Orlando offer MouseSavers readers this exclusive special offer: Right now Waldorf Astoria Orlando is offering MouseSavers readers an exclusive rate discount! Travel most dates February 15 through April 22, 2017* and get great discounts off best fully refundable/changeable rates: - 20% off best rates for deluxe Standard rooms and most Suites - 25% off best rates for all super luxurious Deluxe Suites with 1 King Bed Rates start at around $239/night! Check the “Use flexible dates” box to find best rates. These rates are fully changeable and refundable! Blackout dates include February 19 – 22 and March 7 – 8, 2017. You’ll also receive: - MouseSavers exclusive 10% off coupon for dining at select restaurants during the entire length of your stay!* This offer cannot be booked by phone and is available only through the link below with the special MouseSavers code provided. - [Click here to book this exclusive 20 – 25% off rates offer at Waldorf Astoria Orlando!]( *This offer must by booked by 2/27/17. Offer applies to stays on select dates listed above only and is subject to availability. Blackout dates include 2/19/17 – 2/22/17 and 3/7/17 – 3/8/17. Rates vary by date and do not include taxes, daily resort charge, gratuities or other incidental charges. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount and is not applicable to group or negotiated rates. Individual cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to scheduled check-in time (4:00 pm ET) to avoid a charge of one night’s room, tax and resort charge. King bedded rooms sleep 2; other rooms feature two Queen beds and sleep 4. Standard 1-bedroom suites sleep up to 4. 1-bedroom suites with two Queen beds sleep up to 6. Daily Resort Charge of $30 (plus tax) per room, per night, will be added to the room rate and includes: Standard WiFi access throughout the resort and public areas (excluding meeting space); unlimited access to in-room local and toll free calls; two welcome drinks at Aquamarine; access to the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club facility; access to spa & fitness amenities; bike rentals (based on availability); 20% off merchandise and apparel at the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club Pro Shop; 10% off pool cabana rentals (reservations recommended), and 10% off spa treatments at the Waldorf Astoria Spa. MouseSavers exclusive 10% off coupon is valid at the following resort dining and lounge locations: Oscar’s, Peacock Alley, Clubhouse Grille, Aquamarine, Harvest Bistro, Zeta Bar and Sushi Lounge, Myth Bar and Beech. Discount applies to food only. --------------------------------------------------------------- []Get Every 2nd Night at $69 or $79 Late Spring through Summer at Buena Vista Suites! Book by March 2, 2017 and get every 2nd night for $69 for most stays April 23 – May 25, 2017 or get every 2nd night for $79 for select stays June 8 – July 31, 2017! Every room at Buena Vista Suites is a spacious 1-bedroom suite, plus guests at Buena Vista Suites always receive a FREE full American breakfast buffet each morning, and parking is FREE! [( Buena Vista Suites is an all-suite property located very close to Walt Disney World. It offers 279 spacious 1-bedroom suites with a choice of two queen beds or a king bed in the bedroom, plus a pull-out full-size sofa bed in the living room. Located at 8203 World Center Drive, the hotel is an easy 10-15 minute drive to the Disney Parks, SeaWorld and premium shopping outlets, 25 minutes to Universal Studios. Buena Vista Suites is known for its great location, exceptional service and value and has been a [MouseSavers Preferred Hotel]( for more than a decade. The hotel’s updated suites feature plush bedding, granite countertops, and built-in closets in the bedroom and bath area, and you’ll find room to spread out in the living room, which includes both a small microwave and mini-fridge for storing or prepping snacks. In addition each room is equipped with its own large flat screen HDTV. Guests at Buena Vista Suites always receive a FREE full American breakfast buffet each morning, and parking is FREE! Scheduled shuttle service to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs, standard WiFi, a discount coupon for the Vista Bistro – Italian Eatery restaurant, and much more are included in the hotel’s low $9.95 resort fee.* A longtime MouseSavers favorite, Buena Vista Suites has consistently received terrific reviews from our readers for its good value. [To learn more about Buena Vista Suites, click here.]( Right now Buena Vista Suites is offering MouseSavers readers this terrific deal: Get extra low rates for every 2nd night stayed! Stay 4 nights, get 2 nights at $79 or $69, etc. - Every 2nd night at $69/night! (MouseSavers regular nightly rates start at $94 – $109/night) - April 23 – May 7, 2017 - May 11 – May 25, 2017 - Every 2nd night at $79/night! (MouseSavers regular nightly rates start at $94 – $109/night) - June 8 – 14, 2017 - June 19 – 29, 2017 - July 9 – 31, 2017 Hurry, you must book by March 2, 2017 to get this offer! The two-room suites are available with a choice of two Queen beds or a King bed in the bedroom, plus a pull-out full-size sofa bed in the living room. Queen/Queen Suites sleep up to 6 people (maximum of 4 adults, ages 13 and up), while Deluxe King Suites sleep up to 4 (maximum 2 adults, ages 13 and up). Rates listed are for a Queen/Queen Suite. There is an additional $10/night upgrade charge for Deluxe King Suites. - Call (800) 537-7737 or (407) 239-8588 and give rate code MSV. Please note: it’s best to call when the hotel’s “in house” reservations office is open. Hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 am-10:00 pm ET and Sat/Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm ET. *You must call in by 3/2/17 to book this offer. Not available online. Travel dates for this offer are limited to select dates listed above. Rates include a standard 1-Bedroom Queen/Queen Suite and complimentary full American breakfast buffet daily. There is a $10 per night surcharge for Deluxe King Suites. Rates and resort fee listed above do not include tax. MouseSavers rates are subject to availability and blackout dates. This offer is not valid on prior reservations. MouseSavers rates cannot be combined with other offers, and are not available for group bookings. Reservations incur a penalty of 1 night plus tax and applicable product penalties if cancelled within 72 hours prior to arrival. No shows incur a 1 night plus tax hotel penalty and applicable product penalties. The following services are included in a nightly $9.95 resort fee: scheduled shuttle service to the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Disney Springs, and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets; standard WiFi for up to 4 devices; discount coupon for the Vista Bistro – Italian Eatery restaurant, in-suite coffee, unlimited local and toll free telephone calls; use of the self-service Business Center; use of tennis and basketball equipment; 10% discount on spa services at the Island Spa located next door at Caribe Royale, and a 5% discount at Enterprise Car Rental, located in the main lobby of the Caribe Royale. Enterprise Car Rental discount applies only to cars rented and returned from the Caribe Royale location. Self-parking is complimentary. []Fun & Sun Offer at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Get up to 25% off at select Walt Disney World resorts for stays 2/20/17 – 6/10/17. There is no minimum stay required. There are two versions of this offer: you can book “room only” and just get a discount on your hotel room, or you can add tickets (and, if you wish, a dining plan), which will change your booking to a package, subject to package rules. Book by 3/30/17. - [Click here for full details on the Fun & Sun Room-Only Offer.]( - [Click here for full details on the Fun & Sun Package Offer.]( []CheapTickets Extra Discount at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Need a Walt Disney World resort room discount for dates that are not covered by the resort savings offers above? Or better yet, would you like to “stack” an extra discount on top of the discounted rates? [CheapTickets]( has recently been offering coupon codes that take about 16% off Walt Disney World room rates, including already-discounted rates! The coupons change frequently. You can add a room reservation made through CheapTickets to your [MyDisneyExperience.com]( account in order to take advantage of 60-day advance FastPass+ reservations and other features of the new MyMagic+ system. You can also take advantage of Disney’s FREE Magical Express bus service to and from the Orlando International Airport. [Click here]( to learn more about this. - [Click here for the latest Walt Disney World resort coupon codes from CheapTickets.]( Note that this site offers “room only” bookings. You cannot book Disney Magic Your Way vacation packages through CheapTickets. If you want a vacation package including tickets and perhaps a dining plan, [click here for information on how to book a package.]( []Walt Disney World Resort Discounts for Annual Passholders & Florida Residents Annual Passholders can get room discounts at Walt Disney World resorts for check-ins on select nights through 6/10/17. Blackout dates may apply, and some resorts/room types may be sold out or not included in the offer. - [Click here to see details on Annual Passholder discounts.]( Florida Residents can get room discounts at Walt Disney World resorts for check-ins on select nights through 6/5/17. Blackout dates may apply, and some resorts/room types may be sold out or not included in the offer. - [Click here to see details on Florida resident room-only discounts](. []Four-Park Walt Disney World Ticket Walt Disney World is offering a Four-Park Magic Ticket, which provides one admission to each of the four theme parks on four separate days. Available for a limited time, this special ticket may be used now through May 26, 2017, with block out dates including April 10 – 21, 2017. Offer expires March 5, 2017. - [Click here for more information or to purchase the Four-Park Magic Ticket.]( []Walt Disney World News --------------------------------------------------------------- []Rivers of Light Premieres at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on February 17 Rivers of Light, an all-new nighttime show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will premiere on February 17. The 15-minute show includes live performers, floating lanterns, fountains, special effects and animal imagery projected on giant water screens. As the sun sets, guests gather along the edge of the Discovery River. A new 5,000-seat amphitheater welcomes guests to two distinct “villages” separated by a bridge and the river. Magical fireflies descend from the Tree of Life, as four beautifully illuminated Lotus flowers float across the water. The ceremony begins with a stirring musical overture signaling the arrival of a pair of mystical Storytellers, two complementary forces who come to the river bearing gifts of light. They set out from the shore aboard elaborate lantern vessels, summon the animal spirits – an Asian Tiger, Tropical Turtle, African Elephant and Great Horned Owl – and take guests on a journey across Asian jungles and African savannahs. Following its February 17 premiere, Rivers of Light will be performed on select nights. Special dining packages are available to park guests that include reserved seating for Rivers of Light. - [Click here for more information or to reserve a Rivers of Light Dining Package.]( []Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Welcomes Spring Celebrating 24 years when it kicks off March 1, 2017, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will jump-start spring with blooms aplenty and gardens of edibles. Fresh, farm-market food and beverage flavors will debut at the new Northern Bloom and The Berry Basket Outdoor Kitchens that will join 13 returning Outdoor Kitchens. The new generation of princess topiaries (with topiary facial features) will welcome a brand-new Belle topiary. Located outside the France Pavilion with the Beast topiary, Belle will come to life with sculpted facial features and her yellow ball gown created with golden blooming Joseph’s Coat and Creeping Jenny plants. Another festival first will be a 6-foot-tall topiary of Figment, the feisty dragon mascot of the park’s Imagination! Pavilion, perched atop a 5-foot-diameter ball fashioned from yellow Joseph’s Coat. - [Click here for more information about the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.]( []2017 Garden Rocks Concert Series Announced Sixteen music acts of multiple genres will play the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the 24th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Running 90 days and kicking off March 1, this year’s festival launches the concert series March 3, with performers every Friday through Monday until Memorial Day, May 29. It’s the first year the Garden Rocks acts will appear every festival Monday. Performances are at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and are included with Epcot admission. - [Click here for the complete schedule for the Garden Rocks Concert Series.]( []Pandora – The World of Avatar Will Open May 27 Pandora – The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27. This new land will transport guests to the visually stunning world of Pandora with floating mountains and bioluminescent plants. The family friendly Na’vi River Journey will send guests through a bioluminescent rainforest. Their journey will end in an encounter with a Na’vi Shaman, a figure who has a deep connection to the life force of Pandora. Avatar Flight of Passage will offer guests the jaw-dropping experience of exploring the world of Pandora atop a Banshee. Guests will also be able to dine at Satu’li Canteen, grab a drink at Pongu Pongu or shop for Na’vi cultural items, toys, science kits, and more at Windtraders. []Re-Imagined Planet Hollywood Observatory Open Planet Hollywood Observatory has opened its flagship location in the heart of Disney Springs, transforming its iconic globe into a four-story stargazing observatory with new spaces including an outdoor terrace, a new menu and a new look and feel. Inside it’s an immersive theatrical dining experience, with each floor providing a different ambience, including the fabulous curated collection of film-making memorabilia and a 4,500-square-foot video wall the uses trompe l’oeil 3D technology – images with such realism that they appear to be in three dimensions. Classic Planet Hollywood dishes are on the new menu, as well as a selection of over-the-top burgers and sandwiches by celebrity Chef Guy Fieri. Beer, wine and cocktails offer a little something for every taste, and Stargazers Lounge has a beverage menu that focuses on Florida craft beers (with 20 on tap). The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Stargazers Lounge will open at a later date. []Paddlefish Now Open at Disney Springs The iconic paddleboat at Disney Springs, formerly Fulton’s Crab House, has been reimagined into a modern yacht experience with clean lines, crisp designs, refined woods and a sophisticated color pallet of blues and grays. As the name suggests, Paddlefish showcases a seafood-centric menu. Classic dishes from Fulton’s Crab House remain, such as Lobster Corn Dogs and crab legs. Cocktails are inspired by classic turn-of-the-century American cocktails, and the wine list includes both Old and New World wines. Paddlefish is open daily for lunch and dinner, as well as Sunday brunch. []New Storytelling Totem Poles at Epcot’s Canada Pavilion Recently, two new totem poles were installed at the Canada Pavilion at Epcot. They were carved by Tsimshian artisan David Boxley, who created a totem pole for the pavilion’s Trading Post in the 1990s. The new Eagle Totem Pole tells the tale of a boy finds an eagle caught in a net on a beach and frees it. Years later, when hunger strikes the boy’s tribe, he walks on the same beach, only to find the eagle there waiting for him with food – paying him back for his kindness years ago. The bottom of this totem pole also tells the story of how a family of beaver taught a human family the importance of treating all creatures – human and animal – with respect. The new Whale Totem Pole depicts the tale of the first potlatch, a ceremonial feast celebrated by the Nagunaks and creatures of the undersea world. []Happily Ever After Spectacular Coming to Magic Kingdom this Spring Beginning May 12, Walt Disney World adds a new fireworks show to Magic Kingdom – Happily Ever After. In addition to fireworks, this new nighttime extravaganza will feature more lasers, lights and projections than any Disney show before it. The 18-minute spectacle will feature scenes from classic Disney films such as The Little Mermaid and Aladdin to modern favorites Moana and Zootopia. Cinderella Castle will become part of the story itself, with dazzling projections bringing heartfelt Disney stories to life on and around the iconic 18-story-tall castle. Quasimodo from Hunchback of Notre Dame swings from the turrets. Woody and his pals from Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story recreate the castle entirely out of toys. And Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty envelops the castle in her signature green flames. And in one final bit of magic, Tinker Bell will fly across the night sky, reminding guests that with a little faith, trust and pixie dust, everyone can find their own happily ever after. Happily Ever After will be presented nightly. Show times vary based on park hours. []Meet Doc McStuffins at Animal Kingdom Beginning in late February, guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have the chance to see the star of Disney Junior’s animated series “Doc McStuffins.” In addition to her appearances at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the popular toy doctor will make daily visits to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to meet with guests and sign autographs. With her handy stethoscope in hand, she’ll stop by every day just outside the veterinarian clinic at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. []New Character Breakfast Coming to Trattoria al Forno An all-new character dining experience will debut late spring at Disney’s BoardWalk, with appearances by royal couples from beloved Disney films. Along with breakfast at Trattoria al Forno, enjoy a “bon voyage” celebration, featuring popular characters from Disney stories like Tangled or The Little Mermaid. []Geyser Point Bar & Grill Opens at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Located along the water’s edge at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Geyser Point is designed with cedar beams and natural stone to fit into the design that’s reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest (especially cool after dark with campfires and the iconic Electrical Water Pageant on Bay Lake). At the bar, artisanal sips add an authentic touch to beverage menus, including drinks which feature Pacific Northwest brewers and distilleries, and wines focusing on heritage varietals grown in Oregon and Washington. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a quick-service walk-up window next to the bar makes it easy to order and dine alfresco. []DisneyQuest at Disney Springs to Close To make way for The NBA Experience, basketball-themed experience, DisneyQuest will close on July 3, 2017. Until July 3, DisneyQuest will continue to offer classic arcade game favorites and virtual worlds for all ages to explore. Once open, the NBA Experience will feature hands-on activities that put guests of all ages right in the middle of NBA game action. There will be immersive NBA video productions and numerous interactive experiences, as well as a restaurant and a retail store. []Star Wars-Themed Land Set to Open in 2019 The new Star Wars-themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open in 2019. This will be the largest-ever, single-themed land expansions at Walt Disney World. Guests will be transported to a never-before-seen planet – a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space – where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. []New Tour: Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour at Magic Kingdom The Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour is a 4-hour tour led by a Disney VIP Tour Guide. During the Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour, you’ll be able to experience up to 10 of the most beloved Magic Kingdom attractions, including everything from Adventureland must-dos Pirates of the Caribbean and the Jungle Cruise to Fantasyland favorites such as Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, “it’s a small world,” Peter Pan’s Flight, and more attractions throughout the park. As part of your tour, you will also get to meet Mickey Mouse. The Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour ($211.94 per person, including tax) is offered Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and is subject to availability. Please note: Admission to Magic Kingdom is required and is not included with the cost of the Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour. - [Click here for more information or to book a VIP Tour.]( [Small World Vacations Logo]( Says: Make Time for the Magic! By Sue Pisaturo, Owner of [Small World Vacations]( It’s time to plan your Walt Disney World Vacation! Disney has announced that [Happily Ever After]( a new nighttime spectacular will debut on May 12, 2017 in the Magic Kingdom. In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, [Rivers of Light]( will premiere on February 17 and [Pandora – The World of AVATAR]( will open on May 27. Don’t miss these out-of-this-world experiences! If you’re like most people, you have a budget set for how much money you’ll spend on your Disney Vacation including hotel, theme park passes, food, souvenirs and transportation from home. Have you ever thought about your budget of time? It costs the average family of four approximately $40 – $50 per hour to go to Walt Disney World whether they are touring the parks, meeting characters, eating, swimming or sleeping. How do you want to spend your allotment of time in Walt Disney World? Are there ways to maximize your time having fun, instead of spending it standing in line for a ride or guarding a spot for the parade or fireworks? The agents at [Small World Vacations]( can help you save, time, headaches and money. They are Authorized Disney Vacation Planners with expert knowledge and decades of experience. There is no charge for our magical services. We love what we do and it shows! Small World Vacations has created two comprehensive Walt Disney World planning pages that will help you use your time wisely before you leave home: [2017 Walt Disney World Timeline Planner]( [2017 Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Resources]( We recommend that you register for a [mydisneyexperience.com]( account as soon as you book a Walt Disney World Vacation. You’ll need this account to set up [FastPasses]( Advanced Dining Reservations and ordering Magic Bands before you leave home. This pre-planning is essential and helps you avoid wasting time during your vacation. [Small World Vacations’ agents]( are your best Disney Vacation Planning Resource. Below are some strategies that our agents share about saving time that won’t cost you a penny: From Small World Vacations’ Agent Beth: Eat meals during non-peak times of the day. We would eat something light like a banana or granola bar for breakfast and get to the park right at opening while the lines are short. After touring for a few hours, we’d have early lunch and then go back to the resort for a rest or a swim. One other tip – lines for attractions are typically shorter during parades/fireworks. From Small World Vacations’ Agent Carly: Be prepared on your mobile phone. Get the mydisneyexperience Phone App as well as the Touringplans App called [“Lines.”]( You can check current wait times for rides and attractions. This info helps you decide where to go next. From Small World Vacations’ Agent Shannon: Make advanced dining reservations for breakfast before the park opens. This works great at Be Our Guest, a Quick Service location in the Magic Kingdom. You can eat while the park is empty and then position yourself for some great photos or get in line for your favorite ride before the crowds descend. Another time saver is to have one person in your party take all your bags and/or stroller through the bag check. This way, everyone else can go through the no bag line. This is a great strategy if you plan to grab quick service for breakfast upon entering the park. Your family members with no bags can get in line at a Quick Service location and order for the “lucky” person who went through security. From Small World Vacations’ Agent Cheryl: Get to the theme parks 30 minutes before park opening. This allows you to get in as soon as the rope drops and ride the more popular attractions before it gets too busy. We schedule our FastPasses for other popular rides and attractions later in the day. From Small World Vacations Agent Angela: If you are NOT an early riser, avoid the park with Extra Magic morning hours. For Disney Resort Guests – if you stay up late, it is worth it to go to the theme park with Extra Magic evening hours. You might need a hopper pass to take full advantage of this resort benefit. If your pocketbook allows, here is a list of some premium Disney experiences that cost extra money, but can save you time in the parks: Disney VIP Tours – Theme Park Admission not included - [Disney VIP Tours – Private]( ($400 – $600 per hour for up to 10 guests for a 7 hour minimum) - An Ultimate Day at Epcot Food and Wine (TBA for 2017) - [Disney VIP Tours – Classic]( ($199 per person) - Ultimate Day of Thrills ($299 per person) Premium Early Morning or Evening After Hours Events at the Magic Kingdom - [Disney Early Morning Magic with breakfast]( – Magic Kingdom – Fantasyland ($69 Adult, $59 Child, age 3-9) - [Disney After Hours]( – Magic Kingdom ($119 per person. DVC and AP discounts may be available) Fireworks/ Evening Show Dessert Parties (Theme Park Admission not included) - Magic Kingdom – [Fireworks Dessert Party at the Tomorrowland Terrace]( ($79 Adult, $47 Child, age 3-9) - Hollywood Studios – [Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Fireworks Dessert Party]( ($69 Adult, $39 Child, age 3-9) - Hollywood Studios – [Fantasmic Dining]( (Price varies according to dining location.) - Epcot – [Illuminations Sparkling Dessert Party]( ($49 Adult, $29 Child, age 3-9) - New! Animal Kingdom – [Rivers of Light Dining Package]( (Tusker House or Tiffins – Price varies according to location.) Magic Kingdom – Afternoon Parade Viewing – (Theme Park Admission not included) - [Festival of Fantasy Parade Dining Package at Tony’s Town Square]( ($45 Adult, $17 Child, age 3–9) - [Tiana’s Riverboat Ice Cream Social Viewing – Festival of Fantasy Parade]( ($49 Adult, $29 Child, age 3–9) Read more about it – our friends at Mousesavers and Touringplans.com have some great advice about saving time at Walt Disney World in the following links: - [MouseSavers – Time is Money]( - [Touringplans – Time vs Money]( Balancing your budgets of money and time is your ultimate goal when planning a Walt Disney World Vacation. [Small World Vacations’ agents]( are dedicated to your dreams and your dollars. It’s time to make some Magical Memories and experience all that is new at Walt Disney World. Prepare to travel to Pandora, a new magical land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom that will transport you to a mystical world of bioluminescent rainforests, floating mountains and soaring Banshees! [Contact Small World Vacations for a quote on your Walt Disney World Vacation today!]( []Special Walt Disney World Offer from Small World Vacations! [PhotoPass Memory Maker]Small World Vacations has a limited time exclusive offer for MouseSavers readers. Book a NEW Walt Disney World Vacation Package valued at $4000 or more for check-in between March 15 and June 15, 2017 and get one [FREE Memory Maker Photo Package*]( valued at $149! Include code SWVTime. Offer expires at 5 pm EST on February 28, 2017. Only valid for new reservations booked February 15 – 28, 2017. Previously booked reservations are not eligible. Memory Maker compliments of Small World Vacations. One Memory Maker per qualifying reservation. Memory Maker will be added to your Walt Disney World Vacation Package Reservation at final payment. Guest should link their MagicBands to the Memory Maker to access the features of the product. Not responsible for technical difficulties with Memory Maker. Offer void and will have no cash value if reservation is cancelled or modified to non-eligible dates or price. [TouringPlans Logo Full 614x126]( And, to help you plan your vacation, navigate the theme parks and maximize your time, Small World Vacations is pleased to give guests who book a 2017 Walt Disney World Vacation valued at $2000 or more, a one year FREE subscription to [Touringplans.com]( your best online Walt Disney World planning resource. (Valued at $14.95). The Memory Maker Offer can be combined with Small World Vacations Free Subscription to TouringPlans.com. [Click here for offer details.]( [Contact Small World Vacations for a quote on your Walt Disney World Vacation today!]( *Memory Maker includes photos taken during the Memory Maker window and linked to the Memory Maker Guest’s Disney account. A MagicBand is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content. Photos and other digital content will expire pursuant to the expiration policy at [(. If Memory Maker is added to your Magic Your Way package or purchased at the advance purchase price, any photos taken within three days from the date Memory Maker is purchased will not be included and must be purchased separately. Valid theme park admission required for certain photo locations. Memory Maker is subject to Memory Maker terms and, if applicable, Family & Friends terms at [(. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. []Disneyland (California) Discounts --------------------------------------------------------------- []Exclusive Disneyland Ticket Discount from aRes Travel[ares-logo-614jpg]( [aRes Travel]( is an extremely reliable, authorized Disneyland ticket vendor we’ve been recommending for years. They offer 2-Day to 5-Day Disneyland tickets at lower prices than Disney, as well as combination tickets that include Disneyland and Universal Hollywood. All of their 3, 4, and 5-day Disneyland tickets include one day with Magic Morning early entry admission into one of the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks! They also have great deals on tickets for other Southern California attractions like Universal Studios, Legoland, and the San Diego Zoo. - [Click here for great deals on Disneyland and other Southern California attraction tickets from aRes Travel!]( Order at least 2 days in advance. You print your ticket receipt at home and exchange the receipt for actual tickets at the park ticket booths (or if you are staying in a Disney-owned hotel, they can do the exchange at the hotel front desk). There is a $2 convenience fee charged per ticket. []Winter Room Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels Save up to 25% on premium rooms or up to 20% on standard room Sunday through Thursday at the Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel, or Paradise Pier for most stays through 4/20/17. Book by 3/9/17. - [Click here for full details on the Winter Room Offer.]( []Exclusive Rates at the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground Heading to Disneyland in California and looking for a quality hotel that won’t bust your budget? Consider the [Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground]( located right up the street from the theme parks. MouseSavers.com been recommending this particular Howard Johnson for years and it receives consistent rave reviews from our readers. We have stayed there multiple times and have always found it a tremendous value. There are views of the Matterhorn and the fireworks from certain top-floor rooms. Rooms are large, very clean and include a small refrigerator, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and FREE high-speed wireless Internet. Plus, the hotel has installed 37″ flat-screen HD televisions in every room and expanded its channel line-up. Best of all, Castaway Cove, a mini water park located on the grounds of the hotel, includes: - 30-foot Pirate Ship with two slides - Cargo-net climb - 300-Gallon Drench Bucket (dumps every seven minutes after the warning bell rings!) - Water Curtain and Water Umbrellas - Water Cannons, two on the ship’s deck and two on the ground - Hot tub with 15-person capacity featuring additional back and foot jets - “Speedy’s Sprayground” toddler pool and fountain play area Other than Disney, no other hotel in the area has anything remotely close to Castaway Cove, which offers something for adults, kids and toddlers so the entire family can play together. - [Click here to see how you can save on your room rate]( at Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground with exclusive MouseSavers discounts. []CheapTickets Extra Discount at the Disneyland Resort Hotels Need a Disneyland hotel room discount for dates that are not otherwise discounted? Or better yet, would you like to “stack” an extra discount on top of any current discount offered by Disney? [CheapTickets]( has recently been offering coupon codes that take about 16% off Disneyland room rates, including already-discounted rates! The coupons change frequently. - [Click here for the latest Disneyland hotel coupon codes from CheapTickets.]( []Annual Passholder Offers at Disneyland Resort Hotels Disneyland Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on rooms at a Disneyland Resort Hotel — including Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier Hotel — most stays Sunday through Thursday nights through 4/20/17. Blackout dates may apply, and some room types may be sold out or not included in the offer. This special Annual Passholder Package includes one Disney’s FASTPASS ticket per person, and one $20 Disneyland Resort dining certificate per reservation. Book by 4/20/17. - [Click here for details on Disneyland Annual Passholder Offers.]( []Southern California Resident Disneyland Ticket Offer Southern California and Northern Baja California residents can buy a 3-day ticket at an exceptional price! Get a one-park-per day ticket for $149 (ages 3+) or a 3-day Park Hopper for $189 (ages 3+), valid through 5/25/2017, with blackout dates of 4/9/17-4/23/17. Includes one Magic Morning admission to Disneyland on selected dates. Unlike regular 3-day tickets, these do not expire 13 days after first use. They expire on 5/25/17, or when all three days have been used, whichever comes first. Tickets can be purchased now through 5/22/17. - [Click here for more information about the So Cal Disneyland Ticket Offer.]( [][]Disneyland (California) News --------------------------------------------------------------- []Celebrate Gospel Returns to Disney California Adventure On Saturday, February 18, more than a dozen guest gospel choirs will burst into song in Disney California Adventure to celebrate Black History Month and the spirit and history of gospel music. Performances will take place in Stage 17 in Hollywood Land between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm, and are included with theme park admission. - [Click here for more information about Celebrate Gospel.]( []Main Street Electrical Parade Returns to Disneyland The Main Street Electrical Parade returned to Disneyland in January and will run through June 18, 2017. Accompanied by Disney tunes interwoven with the distinctive “Baroque Hoedown” synthesizer soundtrack, the Main Street Electrical Parade brings a variety of Disney stories to life in parade floats covered in approximately half a million twinkling lights. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy lead the way and Cinderella, Peter Pan, Snow White, Pinocchio and Alice in Wonderland are among the characters whose stories unfold along the parade route. Tinker Bell now appears with other fairies on the Peter Pan float. The parade’s return to Disneyland also marks the return of the original Main Street Electrical Parade opening float: a whimsical train pulling a giant drum unit that proclaims “Disneyland Presents… Main Street Electrical Parade” in bright lights. Main Street Electrical Parade Dining Packages, including reserved viewing of the parade are available. - [Click here for more information or to reserve a Main Street Electrical Parade Dining Package.]( []Reservations Now Open for Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Premium Events When the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns March 10 through April 16, 2017, the festival will host hundreds of events, seminars and demonstrations. There will be a variety of premium events that require a reservation and have an additional cost. The “In the Kitchen with…” series debuts with celebrity chefs like Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine or Cat Cora. Sweet Sundays feature celebrity bakers making some of their tastiest desserts. Fans of wine or beer can sign up for a Winemaker Dinner or a Brewmaster Beer Dinner. Registration for some Premium Events are open now, event registration will continue to become available 60 days prior to each event’s date. - [Click here for more information and to register for Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Premium Events.]( []Star Wars-Themed Land Set to Open in 2019 The new Star Wars-themed land at Disneyland will open in 2019. This will be the largest-ever, single-themed land expansions at Disneyland. Guests will be transported to a never-before-seen planet – a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space – where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. []Other Discounts --------------------------------------------------------------- []MouseSavers Newsletter Exclusive Hertz Rental Car Discount Need a rental car for your upcoming Disney trip? MouseSavers Newsletter subscribers qualify for a [private flat rate program]( for exclusive Hertz rental car discounts! With a special CDP number for subscribers only, you qualify for negotiated corporate rates. The MouseSavers Newsletter CDP rates have no blackout dates and work for any length rental, so they are especially good when other promotions don’t apply. (You can also use this CDP number for non-Disney trips!) This private offer is in addition to the regular, publicly-available [Hertz CDP offer]( on MouseSavers.com. Try both and see which one works better for your travel dates! This exclusive Hertz rental car discount flat rate program is exclusively for the use of MouseSavers Newsletter subscribers and is not available to the general public. Please don’t post the link in public discussion forums (i.e. the DIS Boards, TripAdvisor) or publish it anywhere else. It is fine to share the link privately with friends if you send them a copy of the entire newsletter. Thanks! - [Click here to see your private Hertz discount offer]( for MouseSavers Newsletter subscribers! []Discounts at Disney’s Aulani Resort Save on Transportation at Aulani Offer Receive FREE round-trip transportation from the airport to Aulani, plus a free 1-day midsize Alamo car rental, when you book a stay of 4-nights or longer at Aulani. Offer available for select stays April 13 through June 12, 2017. Book by 4/4/17. Disney Visa Cardholder Aulani Offer Get up to 30% off stays at Aulani and one Character breakfast per guest, per stay, at the Makahiki buffet when you book with your Disney Visa card. Offer available for stays most nights April 13 through June 12, 2017. Book by 4/4/17. Spring Aulani Offer Get up to 30% off when you book a 5-night or longer stay or up to 25% off 4-night stays at Aulani. Offer available most nights April 13 through June 12, 2017. Book by 4/4/17. - [Click here for more information about the Aulani Resort offers.]( []Save on Summer 2017 Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruises Save $500 per adult OR save $1,000 per child (ages 11 and under) or teen (ages 12-19) when you book an Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruise for sail dates June 21 – August 2, 2017. Offer not valid on Suites. Book by 3/4/17. - [Click here for more information on Adventures by Disney River Cruises.]( []Other Disney News --------------------------------------------------------------- []Beauty and the Beast Stage Show Coming to Disney Dream Disney Cruise Line is bringing a tale as old as time to the Walt Disney Theatre on the Disney Dream. They are currently developing a brand-new musical production, Beauty and the Beast, inspired by Disney’s live-action adaptation of the animated classic. Beauty and the Beast will debut during the Disney Dream voyage departing November 6, 2017, joining the other Broadway-style stage productions aboard the ship, including The Golden Mickeys and Disney’s Believe. - To learn more about Disney Cruise Line cruises, visit [MouseSavers.com](. - To book a Disney Cruise Line vacation, contact [Small World Vacations](. []Marvel Day at Sea Added to Select 2018 Disney Magic Sailings In 2018, Disney Cruise Line guests will celebrate Marvel Day at Sea on the Disney Magic during eight sailings from Miami departing January through April. Occurring on one action-packed day, Marvel Day at Sea features exclusive character interactions, including the debut of Black Panther and Loki as part of a Disney vacation experience. Kids and families summon their Marvel knowledge and enjoy friendly competition during trivia games, covering courageous heroes and fun facts from the Marvel Universe. For young heroes-in-training, Marvel-theme