MouseSavers Newsletter - March 2017

[MouseSavers.com - Great deals on all things Disney!]( MouseSavers Newsletter – March 2017 In this month’s newsletter, [Sue Pisaturo of Small World Vacations](#suesays) invites you to visit exotic Pandora, the world of AVATAR, coming to Walt Disney World in May! And to help familiarize yourself with the Na’vi culture before you go – [check out her special offer](#sueoffer)! We also have some [nice offers from two of our Preferred Hotels](#hiltonwdw) for stays in spring, summer, fall and even early winter! Spring and summer at Walt Disney World and Disneyland bring lots of special events and activities – we include some information in our newsletter, but a more complete list with more detail is always available on our website, both for [Walt Disney World]( and [Disneyland](. Please note that for recurring events, we update new information as it becomes available, but we do not remove the previous year’s information until the new year’s information is released. We do this so that you can get a general idea of what has been offered in the past, and the range of dates when it was offered. – Sarah []Contents [Sue Says: Pandora, the Land of AVATAR Opens May 27 in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!](#suesays) [Walt Disney World Discounts](#wdwoffers) - [Undercover Tourist Walt Disney World Hotel & Ticket Discounts](#undercover) - [Extra 10% Off Rates + FREE Parking at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Disney Springs Resort Area!](#hiltonwdw) - [Hot Deal! Get a Deluxe 2-Bedroom Villa for $179/night Plus No Resort Fee at Caribe Royale Orlando!](#caribe) - [Fun & Sun Offer at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels](#funsun) - [C](#cheapticketswdw)[heapTickets/Orbitz Extra Discount at Walt Disney World Resorts](#cheapticketswdw) - [Walt Disney World Resort Discounts for Annual Passholders & Florida Residents](#apwdw) [Walt Disney World News](#wdwnews) - [La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil: Final Performance on December 31](#nouba) - [Miss Adventure Now Open at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon](#advfalls) - [Celebration at the Top – Sip, Savor, Sparkle](#sip) - [New Elephant Viewing Experience at Animal Kingdom](#elephant) - [New Disney Vacation Club Resort at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge](#coppercreek) - [Construction Begins at Disney’s Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts](#cscb) [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/Orbitz Extra Discount at the Disneyland Resorts](#cheaptickets) - [Annual Passholder Offers at Disneyland Resort Hotels](#dlap) - [Southern California Resident Disneyland Ticket Offer](#socalticket) [Disneyland (California) News](#dlnews) - [Pirates of the Caribbean Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary on March 16-18](#pirates) - [Limited Time Beauty and the Beast Experiences in Fantasyland](#beautylimited) - [Summer of Heroes Coming to Disney California Adventure](#heroes) - [Reimagining Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland](#grandcal) [Other Discounts](#disneyoffers) - [MouseSavers Newsletter Exclusive Hertz Rental Car Discount](#hertz) - [Discounts at Disney’s Aulani Resort](#aulani) - [Save on 2018 Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruises](#abdriver) [Other Disney News](#disneynews) - [Frozen Fun Returns to Disney Cruise Line for Summer 2017](#frozenfun) - [Disney Fantasy Adds More Marvel and Star Wars Fun for Kids](#fantasy) - [Disney Cruise Line Explores New Destinations in Summer 2018](#dclsummer) - [Adventures by Disney Announces New River Cruises Experiences for 2018](#abd2018) [How to Contact Us / Unsubscribe / Change Subscription / Copyright Notice](#signoff) [Small World Vacations Logo]( Says: Pandora, the Land of AVATAR Opens May 27 in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! By Sue Pisaturo, Owner of [Small World Vacations]( Out-of-this-world adventures abound in Pandora – the land of AVATAR. ([Click here for a glimpse in a behind-the-scenes video]( Disney brings childhood imagination to life in heartwarming movies about love, adventure and triumph. Disney Imagineers are ready to transform movie imagination into reality in a new land called Pandora. Located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Pandora will recreate the vision and fantasy of the blockbuster movie, AVATAR. Disney recently announced that May 27 is the opening day for this highly anticipated addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Prepare to travel across time and space to visit a world beyond your wildest dreams! You may be familiar with James Cameron’s 2009 cinematic masterpiece, AVATAR. This ground-breaking science fiction film depicted the struggles of the Na’vi people when humans invaded their world in search of unobtanium, a rare mineral needed to produce energy back on Earth. Now, flash forward centuries in time to when humans and the Na’vi have ended their wars and live in peace and mutual appreciation of nature. It is during this time of harmony that you will be transported to Pandora, the land of AVATAR. Pandora is located 4.4 light years from Earth in the Alpha Centauri star system. When you arrive, you will enter the Valley of the Mo’ara, home of the Na’vi, a race of ten-foot-tall, blue-skinned people. Let your imagination run wild as you are immersed into a world that is unlike anything you know on Earth. Marvel at the bioluminescent plants that glow in the dark and mountains that float high above your head. Your senses will be heightened as you hear new, enchanting melodies, smell new, exotic aromas and taste native Na’vi flavors. This is a place where, according to Disney Imagineer, Joe Rohde, “the themes in both the film AVATAR and the values that the designers of Disney’s Animal Kingdom had in mind when planning the park are the same: emphasizing the intrinsic value of nature; exploring the idea that Guests can be transformed through adventure; and inspiring Guests to understand and respect the nature that exists in our world.” Pandora is a world unlike any other theme park where you slow down, explore and believe you are really there. [Click here for more information about Pandora on the Small World Vacations Blog.]( (Please note: on March 28, onsite Walt Disney World resort Guests can make their [FastPass+]( Selections 60 days in advance for theme park touring on May 27– We are not sure when Disney will allow Guests to start making Fastpass+ Selections for Na’vi River Journey and Flight of Passage and whether Disney will institute a tiered system for Fast Pass+ Selections for attractions at the Animal Kingdom.) The attractions, dining and shopping experiences you will encounter in Pandora are detailed below. Na’vi River Journey – Enter a mysterious and uncharted land that exists only in your deepest dreams. Gently float along the Kaspavan River through a Na’vi Rain Forest where bioluminescent plants and flowers illuminate your journey like a black light psychedelic rainbow. The story and culture of the inhabitants of this magical place surround you as you drift under a canopy of vegetation beaming with life. Watch for movement among the foliage, you might spot a viper wolf on the run. Be silent and wait for the Shaman of the Song to sing in harmony with humans, nature and the Na’vi people. Na’vi River Journey will feature Fast Pass+ and does not have a height requirement. Expect it to be super popular. Flight of Passage – The culture of the Na’vi people is rich and ancient. It is based on sacred rituals and stories passed through generations. One important custom is a rite of passage whereby the bravery of a young Na’vi is tested by riding on the back of a flying Mountain Banshee. The Na’vi people share this multi-sensory experience with you in Flight of Passage. Climb onto your own Banshee and bond with this wild creature as it soars over the tropical landscape and under gravity defying floating mountains. It will be an experience of a lifetime to share with other humans when you return to Earth. Flight of Passage will feature Fast Pass+ and have a height requirement of 44”. Expect it to be extremely popular. Satu’li Canteen – A fast-casual dining location decorated with Na’vi art and cultural artifacts. Its menu is inspired by the native flavors and bounty of Pandora. Formerly a mess hall for RDA employees and miners who came to Pandora for unobtanium. It is now a place to eat, relax and refresh during your expedition. Discover healthful dishes and familiar flavors from another world—wholesome grains, fresh vegetables and hearty proteins. Pongu means Party Party on Pandora! Snack on Na’vi goodies and sip beverages that are out-of-this-world. Don’t be surprised if your frozen drink is glowing like a bioluminescent flower in the Mo’ara Valley. Windtraders – You’ve traveled light years to get to Pandora; don’t forget to bring a souvenir from Alpha Centauri back to Earth with you. This unique retail establishment will feature Na’vi cultural artifacts, Pandorian plush, Alpha Centauri Expeditions (ACE) apparel, scientific kits and other treasures. Explore Pandora, the land of AVATAR with a childlike wonder and be open to discovery. Slow down, no need to run from ride to ride. Let the magic and beauty of this land envelope all your senses. Are you a pioneer? Are you ready to discover a whole new world?! Be one of the first Earthlings to visit Pandora, the land of AVATAR. You will have so many tales to tell when you return to planet Earth. [Get a price quote for your Walt Disney World Vacation from Small World Vacations.]( []Special Walt Disney World Offers from Small World Vacations! Offer #1: FREE DVD of AVATAR, the movie! For US residents only. Valued at $20. [Avatar DVD]Book a new 2017 Walt Disney World® Vacation Package at an onsite Disney resort valued at $3200 or more and get one FREE AVATAR Movie DVD rated PG-13. This offer is good for check-ins between May 25 and July 4, 2017. Offer expires March 31 2017. Enter code SWVAVATAR to qualify for the Free DVD when you request your Walt Disney World Vacation price quote from Small World Vacations.* *AVATAR DVD will be mailed directly to US residents with their vacation final documents. Previously booked reservations are not eligible. Offer void if reservation is cancelled or modified to non-qualifying dates. No cash value. Non-transferable and void where prohibited by law. Restrictions apply. Substitutions may be necessary. Offer #2: FREE Touringplans.com Subscription! [TouringPlans.com]( help plan your 2017 Disney vacation, Small World Vacations is pleased to give guests who book a Walt Disney World Vacation valued at $2000 or more, a FREE one year subscription to [Touringplans.com]( your best online Walt Disney World planning resource. (Valued at $12.95.) Offer expires December 15, 2017. Get the Magic Started! [Click here to request a price quote for your Walt Disney World Vacations.]( []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. []Extra 10% Off Rates + FREE Parking at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Disney Springs Resort Area! Book by March 27, 2017 and get extra low rates and FREE parking ($17/day value) for select stays March 17, 2017 through June 30, 2017! [Hilton OLBV Pool 614x345]( Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, located in the Disney Springs™ Resort Area, is on Disney property, but not owned or operated by Disney. While it is a very large hotel that does a lot of convention business, the convention areas of the hotel are in a separate wing, meaning the contact between vacationers and convention-goers is minimized. Of the [MouseSavers Preferred Hotels]( the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista is closest to Disney Springs. This resort-like hotel has two separate large pools and seven restaurants, including Covington Mill, which offers a Disney Character Breakfast every Sunday. In addition, this hotel offers nicely renovated rooms, great Hilton beds and extensive dining and shopping options you won’t find elsewhere. [To see our full review of this hotel, click here.]( Right now Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista is offering MouseSavers readers an exclusive special. Stay most dates March 17, 2017 through June 30, 2017* and you’ll receive: - 10% off Hilton’s best available refundable/changeable room rate!* - FREE parking ($17/day value) for the length of your stay!* Book your room through the link below by March 27, 2017, and you will receive 10% off the best available refundable/changeable rate at the time of booking on the room type you choose and get FREE parking! - [Click here to reserve 10% off rates with FREE Parking at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista!]( This offer cannot be booked by phone and is available only through the link above with the MouseSavers Special code that will be pre-filled on the form. *Rate offer of additional 10% off best available refundable/changeable room rate must by booked by 3/27/16 and applies to stays most nights 3/15/17 – 6/30/17. Offer is available for select dates. Blackout dates include: 4/4/17 – 4/6/17, 4/20/17 – 4/23/17, 5/6/17 – 5/7/17, 5/15/17 – 5/16/17 and 5/18/17. Additional blackout dates apply. This offer is subject to availability. Offer cannot be booked by phone; available only through the Hilton website with the special link provided. Rate shown when using the link will already include 10% per night reduction from best available refundable/changeable rate. Rates vary during peak periods. Room rate is refundable/changeable up until the deadline specified on the Hilton website (generally 5 days prior to check-in, but be sure to read the specific terms on the Hilton site). No-shows and changes after the cancellation deadline are subject to a penalty of one night’s room rate plus tax. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Rate may not qualify for Hilton HHonors points or miles. Daily Resort Service Charge of $24 plus tax per night will be added to the room rate and includes: guest internet access, Disney Shuttle; 2-domestic draft beer or 2-house wine or non-alcoholic 12oz drinks; DVD Now Rentals; 10% off in Gift Shop with $30 buy; $5 off tickets sold at Concierge Desk, and local/toll-free/credit card calls. Parking charges of $17/day (including tax) will be waived for one vehicle for length of stay. Valet parking is not included. Save Save Save Save Save --------------------------------------------------------------- []Hot Deal! Get a Deluxe 2-Bedroom Villa for $179/night Plus No Resort Fee at Caribe Royale Orlando! [Caribe Royale Exterior 614x345]( Book by April 3, 2017 to get this incredible deal for a beautiful deluxe 2-bedroom villa when you stay most dates July 29 through November 4, 2017! Get rates from $179/night and pay no resort fee ($22.44/day value)! Every 2-bedroom villa sleeps up to 8 people and gives you a home away from home! Caribe Royale Orlando, one of the [MouseSavers Preferred Hotels]( is a beautifully landscaped all-suite hotel near Walt Disney World that offers all the amenities you would expect at a deluxe vacation destination, including a fabulous waterfall pool and top-notch restaurants. Caribe Royale Orlando is a big favorite with MouseSavers.com readers due to the high quality of accommodations, excellent service and reasonable rates. [To find out more about Caribe Royale click here.]( Every super-deluxe 2-Bedroom Villa at Caribe Royale measures 1260 square feet and includes a master bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two queen beds and a queen-size sofa bed in the living room. The 2-Bedroom Villas sleep 8 people (maximum of 6 adults, age 13 and up). Villas have two bathrooms (each with a vanity sink outside the bathroom) and include a whirlpool bath in the master bedroom. Each Villa includes a fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, a screened-in balcony or patio, three televisions, CD/cassette stereo and video cassette player. Both 1- and 2-bedrooms have an in-room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. At Caribe Royale you can enjoy three full-service restaurants: The Tropicale is a moderately priced restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a Caribbean flair and a varied menu. The award-winning Venetian Chop House (formerly The Venetian Room) is an epicurean’s delight featuring contemporary cuisine including steaks, chops and fresh seafood. The brand new Calypso’s Poolside Bar & Grille offers tropical drinks and “Floribbean” appetizers and light meals. All guest rooms have wireless high-speed Internet access*, and there is wireless Internet access in the reception building, pool area and parts of the convention center. All this, plus FREE self-parking! Exclusive to MouseSavers readers, Caribe Royale Orlando has this terrific offer for deluxe 2-bedroom villas! Stay most dates July 29 through November 4, 2017* and get: - $179/night rate for a luxurious 2-bedroom Villa! (regular MouseSavers rates run $199 – $274) - Waived resort fee! ($19.95/day + 12.5% tax, this is a $22.44 per day savings!) Hurry, to get this deal you must book by April 3, 2017! Blackout dates include: August 7-11 and August 28 and 29, 2017. - Call (800) 823-8300 or (407) 238-8000 and ask for the “MouseSavers Exclusive 2-Bedroom Villa” offer at Caribe Royale Orlando! *You must call in to book this offer. Offer not available online. This offer is good for new bookings only made between 3/15/17 – 4/3/17, and is available for most stays 7/29/17 – 11/4/17. Blackout dates include: 8/7/17 – 8/11/17, 8/28/17 and 8/29/17. Other blackout dates may apply. Offer is subject to availability. Trips previously booked for travel during the offer period are not eligible for this offer. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. For this offer only, resort fee of $19.95 per room per day, plus 12.5% tax is waived. Resort fee of $19.95 per day includes: standard WiFi for up to 2 devices; scheduled shuttle service to the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Disney Springs and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets; in-suite coffee, access to the fitness center, unlimited local and toll free telephone calls; 10% discount on spa services at the Island Spa, and a 5% discount at the on property Enterprise Rent-A-Car, when cars are rented and returned from the hotel’s location. Self-parking is complimentary. 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. Each super-deluxe 2-Bedroom Villa at Caribe Royale includes a master bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two queen beds, and a full-size sofa bed in the living room. The 2-Bedroom Villas sleep 8 people (maximum of 6 adults, age 13 and up). 1-Bedroom suites are not included with this offer. []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/Orbitz Extra Discount at Walt Disney World Resorts 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]( and [Orbitz]( (which are owned by the same company) have recently been offering coupon codes that take about 15% off Walt Disney World room rates, including already-discounted rates! The coupons change frequently. You can add a room reservation made through CheapTickets or Orbitz 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 and Orbitz.]( Note that these sites offer “room only” bookings. You cannot book Disney Magic Your Way vacation packages through CheapTickets or Orbitz. 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](. []Walt Disney World News --------------------------------------------------------------- []La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil: Final Performance on December 31 La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil has been a Disney Springs staple for nearly twenty years. Walt Disney World recently announced that their final performance is December 31, 2017. At this time, there is no further information about what kind of entertainment might replace it. - [Click here for more information about discounts for La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil.]( []Miss Adventure Now Open at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Miss Adventure Falls, a new family-friendly water attraction, brings to life the story of Captain Mary Oceaneer, a treasure-hunting heroine who got stranded with her pet parrot at Typhoon Lagoon years ago by a rogue storm. Guests ride their treasure rafts to the top of the slide, passing by Mary’s wrecked ship where her parrot is talking alongside their treasures. From there, this white-water adventure will take them through twists, turns and dips where they will see deep-sea artifacts Captain Oceaneer collected on her many treasure hunts around the world. With a ride time of two minutes, Miss Adventure Falls will be the longest attraction at Typhoon Lagoon. []Celebration at the Top – Sip, Savor, Sparkle Celebration at the Top – Sip, Savor, Sparkle is a new dining event at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Enjoy a view of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular fireworks from a private observation deck at the top of the Contemporary Resort, along with light bites and refreshments from the California Grill. Dessert is served after the fireworks show. Celebration at the Top reservations are available for select Sundays evenings through April 16, 2017. Cost is $105.44 per person, including tax and valet parking. - [Click here for more information or to book Celebration at the Top – Sip, Savor, Sparkle.]( []New Elephant Viewing Experience at Animal Kingdom Get a closer look at the African elephants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and learn what it takes to care for them during Caring for Giants, a new, family-friendly backstage viewing experience at Walt Disney World. During this 60-minute tour, you meet the animal care specialists who provide for the care and wellness of the Animal Kingdom’s elephant herd. African cultural representatives will share stories of Disney’s conservation efforts to preserve wild elephant populations. Throughout this experience, you will be able to observe the elephants from approximately 80 to 100 feet away. The new Caring for Giants tour is offered several times daily. Groups depart throughout the day between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm, and each experience lasts approximately one hour. Guests must be at least 4 years old to participate. Reservations can be made by calling (407) WDW-PLAY (939-7529). Cost is $30 per person (tax included). Admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom is required and is not included with the cost of Caring for Giants. - [Click here for more information about discounts on Walt Disney World tours and special backstage programs.]( []New Disney Vacation Club Resort at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Wilderness Lodge pays tribute to the grand 19th century vacation lodges established along the First Transcontinental Railroad through the Pacific Northwest, while Boulder Ridge Villas (formerly known as The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge) draw inspiration from the residential communities that grew along those rails. Copper Creek Villas & Cabins, the second DVC resort at the Wilderness Lodge, pick up that story decades later, as more Americans opted to travel by car and plane. Unwilling to allow their communities to disappear with the railroad, Westerners resourcefully turned those “rails into trails,” repurposing industrial buildings, rock quarries and more as they reimagined spaces to welcome new generations of explorers. Copper Creek Villas repurpose everything from salvaged steel to railroad spikes as part of the transformation and refinement of former hotel rooms – reimagined as Deluxe Studios, one-bedroom villas, two-bedroom villas and three-bedroom Grand Villas, while Cascade Cabins re-imagine vacated lakeshore homes said to have once housed the railway company’s supervisors, site managers and VIPs. Copper Creek Villas & Cabins are scheduled to open in July 2017. - [Click here for more information about Disney Vacation Club.]( []Construction Begins at Disney’s Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts Work has begun on a new 15-story tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort that will add 500 rooms with suites and concierge level services. The new tower, overlooking Lago Dorado, the resort’s centerpiece lake, will offer a rooftop dining experience with panoramic views of nighttime fireworks from nearby Disney theme parks. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will also reimagine its current resort rooms and transform its landscape with floating gardens and an island oasis connected by a series of bridges to other areas of the resort. The transformation will stay true to the resort theme, reflecting the vibrant spirit of adventure that lived within the Spanish explorers of North America. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will feature a new waterfront dining area and a retail shopping area, creating a new landscape from the resort’s current marketplace, Centertown. The new centralized location will offer more convenient access to services, amenities and dining. []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 3/25/17. - [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/Orbitz Extra Discount at the Disneyland Resorts 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]( and [Orbitz]( (which are owned by the same company) have recently been offering coupon codes that take about 15% off Disneyland room rates, including already-discounted rates! The coupons change frequently. - [Click here for the latest Disneyland hotel coupon codes from CheapTickets and Orbitz.]( []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 --------------------------------------------------------------- []Pirates of the Caribbean Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary on March 16-18 Pirates of the Caribbean will have its 50th anniversary on March 18, 2017. To celebrate this special occasion, Disneyland will have pirate-themed entertainment, merchandise exclusives and special food and beverage offerings beginning March 16. Pirate-themed food will be served at French Market Restaurant, Mint Julep Bar, Harbour Galley, Royal Street Veranda, Cafe Orleans and Blue Bayou Restaurant. Menu items will include: Lost Treasure Beignets, Jolly Roger Punch, Calypso’s Caribbean Chicken Stew and Golden Churros. On Friday, March 17 pirate-themed entertainment comes alive throughout New Orleans Square, including performances by the Bootstrappers and Lucky the Pirate. Even more entertainment will be added on the attraction’s official anniversary, Saturday, March 18, including appearances by Captain Jack Sparrow. Limited-edition, anniversary merchandise will be available in New Orleans Square, while supplies last. Pirate Speak! collectible cards will be available for guests who wish to talk like a pirate. []Limited Time Beauty and the Beast Experiences in Fantasyland For a limited time, Fantasyland at Disneyland brings the tale of Beauty and the Beast to life with special experiences that celebrate the classic Disney animated feature. Red Rose Taverne – The Village Haus Restaurant has transformed into a lively French taverne, with quick-service meals for all ages. Adorned with murals depicting scenes from Disney’s animated feature, Beauty and the Beast, each room tells a different chapter of the tale. The menu has transformed as well, featuring some of old favorites with a French taverne-inspired twist. The Royal Theatre Presents Beauty and the Beast – Every day at The Royal Theatre in Fantasy Faire, Mr. Smythe and Mr. Jones present their take on Beauty and the Beast. Keep an eye out for Gaston – he’s likely to be in Fantasyland, eager for compliments or to pose for photos. Maurice’s Treats – This snack cart, in nearby Fantasy Faire, serves “twists” (breadsticks, with different fillings twisted in) along with dipping sauces, including “Grey Stuff”, and a new signature beverage. Royal Reception – A special merchandise location adjacent to Red Rose Taverne offers items and apparel inspired by both Disney versions of Beauty and the Beast. And end date for these limited-time experiences has not been announced. []Summer of Heroes Coming to Disney California Adventure Summer 2017 will be adventurous, exciting and heroic at Disney California Adventure when guests encounter Guardians of the Galaxy–Mission: BREAKOUT! and answer the call to join legendary Super Heroes in all-new experiences for Summer of Heroes, May 27 through September 10 in Hollywood Land. Summer of Heroes will launch several new, year-round experiences: - Guardians of the Galaxy­–Mission: BREAKOUT will blasts guests straight into the Guardians of the Galaxy story for the first time, alongside characters from the films and comics. As guests join Rocket in his attempt to bust his pals out of the Collector’s Fortress, they’ll experience randomized ride experiences complete with all-new visual and audio effects and music inspired by the popular film soundtracks. - At Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off!, Star-Lord will fire up his old-school boom box to get a party started. Everyone is bound to get in the groove and show off their moves during this rock ‘n’ roll bash! - With Super Hero Encounters citizens of Earth will come face-to-face with tree-of-few-words Groot, one of the Guardians of the Galaxy. They may also encounter the First Avenger, Captain America, and everyone’s favorite web slinger, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Summer of Heroes will also feature a few limited-time experiences: - At Avengers Training Initiative, Black Widow and Hawkeye assemble young recruits for a series of tests to see if they have what it takes to join the ranks of the Avengers. - For Heroic Encounter: Black Widow, Black Widow will arrive on the scene several times throughout the day in an armored Avengers vehicle for her heroic encounter with park guests. - Special themed merchandise and food will be available throughout Hollywood Land. []Reimagining Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland is undergoing its most extensive refurbishment since opening. The hotel-wide refresh will include reimagining all guest rooms, pool areas and the concierge-level Craftsman Club as well as new furniture for the lobby. The multi-phase roll-out is expected to be completed by the end of 2017. Guest rooms will be completely redesigned from the floors and walls to the furnishings, beddings and linens as well as upgraded bathrooms. Upon entry, hardwood flooring will transition to soft, bright-toned carpeting. The new decor is a contemporary take on the Arts & Crafts style, featuring all-new furniture made of natural oak, as well as California-inspired artwork created by artists and Imagineers, including beautiful headboard walls with wood inlay designs featuring orange trees and Chip ‘n Dale. There will be unique Disney details sprinkled throughout these newly refreshed rooms. []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. 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. 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. - [Click here for more information about the Aulani Resort offers.]( []Save on 2018 Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruises Save $500 per person when you book an Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruise for sail dates June 17 – October 8, 2018. Offer not valid on Suites. Book by 5/1/17. Disney Vacation Club members can book this offer through 5/31/17. - [Click here for more information on Adventures by Disney River Cruises.]( []Other Disney News --------------------------------------------------------------- []Frozen Fun Returns to Disney Cruise Line for Summer 2017 In summer 2017, Disney Cruise Line guests can once again immerse themselves in Frozen fun with experiences inspired by the film, including a winter-y deck party, character meet and greets, and more. Day of Frozen Fun will take place on the Disney Wonder on Alaska cruises from May to September 2017 and on the Disney Magic on select Europe sailings in May, June and July 2017. On one special sea day a magical freeze takes over the atrium lobby with sparkling icicles adorning the grand staircase, resembling the majestic mountain-top ice palace of Queen Elsa. During the day there will be special activities for kids and families including: - Anna’s Chocolate Chase – a scavenger hunt with a special surprise for finishing the game - Oaken’s Maypole Swirl and Twirl – learn a traditional Scandinavian dance - Meet and greets with Anna, Elsa and other Frozen characters - Frozen themed dining experience – taste dishes inspired by traditional Nordic fare and the film By evening, the freeze has spread to the upper decks of the ship, with giant snowflakes, icicles and snow-covered rocks just in time for a family-friendly deck party with the famous royal sisters of Arendelle and their fun-loving Nordic companions. - [Click here for more information about the 2017 Disney Cruise Line Frozen Day of Fun.]( - To book a Disney Cruise Line vacation, contact [Small World Vacations](. []Disney Fantasy Adds More Marvel and Star Wars Fun for Kids New Marvel and Star Wars experiences for kids are coming to the Disney Fantasy in May 2017. In Disney’s Oceaneer Club, the new Star Wars: Command Post takes kids on a journey where they will train with heroes of the Star Wars saga and help with missions against the First Order. They can interact with holographic models at a Star Wars holotable that projects 3-D images of the Millennium Falcon, Death Star and other famous Star Wars ships, meet members of the Resistance and learn to channel the Force. At the new Marvel Super Hero Academy, kids learn from real-life Super Heroes about the heroic values of enlightenment, worthiness and loyalty. Doctor Strange, making his first appearance on Disney Cruise Line, teaches the ways of the mystic arts. Children can also interact with and open portals to different locales around the Marvel Universe, and immerse themselves in an exclusive gaming experience. - To learn more about Disney Cruise Line cruises, visit [MouseSavers.com](. - To book a Disney Cruise Line vacation, contact [Small World Vacations](. []Disney Cruise Line Explores New Destinations in Summer 2018 In summer 2018, Disney Cruise Line will sail on new itineraries and to new ports, including first-time visits to destinations in Italy and Ireland. European cruises For the first time, Disney Cruise Line guests can experience Barcelona and Rome as bookend experiences in a single cruise. On June 16, 2018, the Disney Magic will sail a 7-night cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome). Ports of call include Marseilles and Villefranche, France; and Genoa (Milan), Livorno (Florence, Pisa) and Naples, Italy. On June 23, 2018, the Disney Magic will sail a 7-night itinerary from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona. Ports visited on this cruise are Naples, Livorno (Florence, Pisa) and Genoa (Milan), Italy; and Cannes and Marseilles, France. Disney Cruise Line will call on Genoa, Italy for the first time in 2018, as part of three special sailings from Barcelona and Civitavecchia (Rome). A 10-night Mediterranean itinerary sailing from Barcelona on July 7, 2018, calls on Genoa, as well as other popular ports in Italy, France and Spain. The Disney Magic will call on Cork, Ireland for the first time as part of Disney Cruise Line’s first-ever seven-night British Isles cruise, departing on September 2, 2018. Additional ports visited on this sailing include Dublin, Ireland; Greenock, Scotland; and Liverpool, England. Throughout the summer, the Disney Magic’s tour of Europe continues with engagements in the Baltic, Norwegian fjords, British Isles and the Mediterranean. Alaskan cruises In 2018, the newly re-imagined Disney Wonder will return to Alaska for the summer season. A variety of 5-, 7- and 9-night itineraries will depart from Vancouver, Canada, with stops in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point and Tracy Arm Fjord. Southern Caribbean cruises The Disney Fantasy will embark on a special 11-night southern Caribbean itinerary departing June 30, 2018, visiting Aruba, Barbados, Martinique, St. Kitts, Puerto Rico and Castaway Cay. In 2018, the Disney Dream will sail a series of cruises that include two stops at Castaway Cay so guests can have twice the fun in the sun on Disney’s private island. - To learn more about Disney Cruise Line cruises, visit [MouseSavers.com](. - To book a Disney Cruise Line vacation, contact [Small World Vacations](. []Adventures by Disney Announces New River Cruise Experiences for 2018 Adventures by Disney river cruises offer a new way for families to explore the heart of Europe in a way that is active, immersive and easy. In 2018, Adventures by Disney will offer new experiences on its European river cruises, including special experiences celebrating Beauty and the Beast on the Rhine river sailings. Adventures by Disney Rhine river cruises travel to France, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands.On six departures in 2018, travelers can celebrate the quaint villages and culture that inspired the Beauty and the Beast films and savor special experiences. These special itineraries include a Beauty and the Beast themed dinner, as well as other unique culinary experiences inspired by the film. Families can enjoy screenings of both the live-action and animated versions of the film onboard. A tour of Riquewihr, an idyllic French village that is as picturesque as Belle’s hometown from the movie, is also part of this trip. Adventures by Disney will also offer two food and wine themed sailings along the Rhine during the fall of 2018. Hosted by renowned chefs and sommeliers, these adult-exclusive sailings serve up extraordinary food and beverage experiences both on and off the ship. Highlights include activities such as wine tasting, gourmet demonstrations and workshops, culinary walking tours in several ports, a French patisserie class, local beer and wine pairings, craft cocktail blending seminars and more. Adventures by Disney also offers Danube river cruises that visit Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. For September 2018 there will be an all-new adult-exclusive Oktoberfest sailing. This special itinerary will visit Germany during the iconic yearly Oktoberfest celebration, and will include festive themed parties and culinary treats both on and off the ship. - To learn more about Adventure by Disney River Cruises, visit [MouseSavers.com](. - To book a Disney Cruise Line vacation, contact [Small World Vacations](. []That’s it for this month! Look for a new MouseSavers Newsletter on April 15th! Please do not reply to this email. The address it was sent from is not regularly monitored. If you would like to contact us, please [read this page first](. Thanks! 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