MouseSavers Newsletter - April 2017

[MouseSavers.com - Great deals on all things Disney!]( MouseSavers Newsletter – April 2017 Did you know that in addition to our website and newsletter, MouseSavers has a [Facebook]( page? We post Facebook updates when Disney releases major special offers, or has a big announcement (such as Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party dates or new Disney Cruise Line sailing dates), so it’s often the quickest way to learn about great deals and other information you want to know to plan your Disney trip. If you haven’t already, be sure to “like” the Facebook page for MouseSavers today! If you are just beginning to make your summer vacation plans, [Sue Pisaturo of Small World Vacations](#suesays) has 10 reasons why a Disney Cruise might be just the thing! And, Small World Vacations has an [extra onboard credit offer just for MouseSavers newsletter subscribers](#sueoffer) that can be combined with their [regular Small World Vacations Onboard Credit Offer]( We also have some [nice offers from some of our Preferred Hotels](#hilbv) for stays in spring, summer and even fall. – Sarah []Contents [Walt Disney World Discounts](#wdwoffers) - [Undercover Tourist Walt Disney World Hotel & Ticket Discounts](#undercover) - [Get SUPER Low Rates through Early Summer at Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – Lake Buena Vista!](#hilbv) - [Get up to 35% Off Rates for a 2-Bedroom Villa at Sheraton Vistana Villages or Sheraton Vistana Resort!](#svv) - [Summer Offer at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels](#funsun) - [CheapTickets/Orbitz Extra Discount at Walt Disney World Resorts](#cheapticketswdw) - [Walt Disney World Resort Discounts for Annual Passholders & Florida Residents](#apwdw) [Sue Says: Summer Vacation is a Breeze on a Disney Cruise!!](#suesays) [Walt Disney World News](#wdwnews) - [Dates for Mickey’s Halloween and Christmas Parties Announced](#parties) - [Special Extra Magic Hours in Pandora for Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests](#nightmagic) - [The Music of Pixar Live! Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios](#pixarmusic) - [Satu’li Canteen in Pandora—The World of Avatar Opens in May](#canteen) - [Decorate Your Own Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs](#mickeycake) [Disneyland (California) Discounts](#dloffers) - [Exclusive Disneyland Ticket Discount from aRes Travel](#ares) - [Spring Room Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels](#dlwinter) - [Exclusive 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) - [All-New Disney Junior Dance Party Live Show Debuts This Summer](#danceparty) - [New Look and Story for Autopia at Disneyland](#autopia) - [Main Street Electrical Parade Extended at Disneyland](#electrical) [Other Discounts](#disneyoffers) - [MouseSavers Newsletter Exclusive Hertz Rental Car Discount](#hertz) - [Save on 2018 Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruises](#abdriver) [Other Disney News](#disneynews) - [Tokyo Disney Begins Construction on New Areas and Attractions](#tokyo) - [Meet StellaLou, Duffy’s Newest Friend at Tokyo DisneySea](#stellalou) [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. []Get SUPER Low Rates through Early Summer at Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – Lake Buena Vista! Get rates as low as $74/night for select stays now through June 30, 2017! Plus you’ll receive a reduced resort fee of $12.95 (regularly $16.95)! But act fast for best availability! You must book by April 30, 2017. [Holiday Inn 614x345]( Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – Lake Buena Vista is a well-located, moderately priced hotel that offers terrific value. This hotel became a [MouseSavers Preferred Hotel]( shortly after opening in 2012 because we were — and continue to be — super impressed with the amenities, extra large rooms, huge swimming pool, attractive lobby and family-friendly atmosphere. Holiday Inn Resort is run by a top management team that we’ve known for a long time, and it shows. If you’re looking for exceptional value for a family, this is your place. [For a detailed description of all this hotel has to offer, click here.]( This value-priced hotel near Walt Disney World features oversized standard rooms that sleep 4 (5 with a rollaway) and KidSuites* that sleep up to 6; an on-site Applebee’s with a Kids Eat FREE breakfast, lunch and dinner program*; a large courtyard-style pool with a separate kiddie splash area, and scheduled transportation to Disney, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and more (included in daily resort fee). The hotel also offers pet-friendly accommodations. MouseSavers readers always get exclusive super low room rates, and a FREE upgrade to a Pool View room when available upon arrival. Right now the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – Lake Buena Vista is offering MouseSavers readers SUPER low rates for dates through June 30, 2017! April 15 – 22, 2017 - Rates from $105 weekdays - Rates from $119 weekends (holiday weekend rates will be higher) April 23 – May 24, 2017 - Rates from $74 weekdays - Rates from $79 weekends May 25 – 27, 2017 - Rates from $149 weekdays - Rates from $159 weekends May 28 – June 30, 2017 - Rates from $79 weekdays - Rates from $89 weekends Plus, you’ll get: - Reduced nightly resort fee of $12.95 (regularly $16.95)! - FREE upgrade to a Pool View room when available upon arrival! For an additional $20/night, you can upgrade your room to a Balcony room or a KidSuite* with one bunk-bed. For an additional $30/night you can get a KidSuite with two bunk-beds. Act fast — this offer is subject to availability! You must book by April 30, 2017 to secure these low rates. - [Click here]( or call (866) 808-8833 to reserve your extra low MouseSavers rates at Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – Lake Buena Vista! To receive these special rates and resort fee discount you must book online or by phone for the select dates listed above only. Rates are based on availability. Book a non-Pool View room and at check-in, you will be upgraded to Pool View if available. Rates fluctuate during peak periods. The in-house reservations office is open from 8:00 am – 11:00 pm ET. If calling in, you must ask for the MouseSavers rates. *Offer is available for stays most nights during select dates listed above, and is based on availability. Blackout dates may apply. Rates may be higher during peak travel times. Rates do not include tax. This offer is not available with any other promotions. The hotel has a 72 hour cancellation/change policy; no-shows or late changes will result in a penalty of one night’s room rate. A credit card is required to guarantee booking. For this offer only, resort fee of $16.95 plus tax is reduced to $12.95 plus tax. Adjustment to resort fee will be made at check-in. Resort fee includes self-parking, in-room safe and scheduled shuttle service to Disney’s Ticket & Transportation Center and other area attractions. Standard rooms have two Queen beds or one King bed. Queen rooms sleep up to 4 people (5 people with an added roll-away bed, available for $15/night). King rooms have a pull-out sofa and sleep up to 4. In addition to standard rooms, the hotel also has a limited number of KidSuites. KidSuites have a King-size bed and a partitioned-off area that includes its own television and one or two sets of bunk beds with twin-size mattresses. One bunk bed KidSuites sleep 2 for a maximum of 4 people per room; two bunk bed KidSuites sleep up to 4 for a maximum of 6 people total per room. Rates for KidSuites are higher than rates for standard rooms. Up to four kids age 12 and under eat breakfast, lunch and dinner FREE from the Kids Menu at the hotel Applebee’s, when accompanied by one paying adult family member dining from the regular menu. There is a limit of 4 kids free per dining family. --------------------------------------------------------------- []Get up to 35% Off Rates for a 2-Bedroom Villa at Sheraton Vistana Villages or Sheraton Vistana Resort! Get super low rates of up to 35% off (average rates start at around $150) for a spacious 2-bedroom villa that sleeps up to 8 when you stay 3 or more nights select dates now through October 2017 with this MouseSavers exclusive offer! Hurry, you must book this offer by April 29, 2017.* This offer has a change/cancellation penalty. [See additional details below](#details).* [Sheraton Vistana Villages]( and the [Sheraton Vistana Resort]( are two recent additions to the [MouseSavers Preferred Hotels program](. We are very impressed by the exceptional value both of these resorts offer, with their 1- and 2-bedroom fully-furnished condominium-style villas, lovely grounds and elaborate pools with whimsical water features. Once you’ve settled in, there is a feeling of being in a relaxed resort oasis, with all the comforts of a home away from home. Both Sheraton Vistana Resort and Vistana Villages are vacation ownership properties that also provide standard hotel services, accommodating leisure travelers who are not owners. To read more about Sheraton Vistana Resort and its amenities, [click here](. To read more about Vistana Villages and all of its amenities, [click here](. Sheraton Vistana Resort, located very close to the Disney parks, is a much larger resort with 7 swimming pools and several restaurants and dining options. Sheraton Vistana Villages is a few minutes further from the Walt Disney World Parks, but the rooms are slightly larger. Both resorts offer spacious 2-bedroom villas that can accommodate up to 8 guests. If you are used to staying in a standard hotel room, you will find that the amenities of a villa make your stay even more enjoyable. A villa gives you space to spread out, bedroom privacy, and the ability to prepare your own food. Combining the comforts of home with the atmosphere of a luxurious resort helps make a vacation truly relaxing. The cost is about the same as a moderately-priced hotel, but you get much more– plus there are no resort fees and parking is free! Sheraton Vistana Villages [Sheraton Vistana Villages]( is a lovely park-like resort located on the southern end of International Drive, 4 miles from the Walt Disney World® Resort. Every 1- or 2-bedroom villa includes a well-appointed and comfortable living room with a pull-out full-size sofa bed, a separate dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, and amenities such as a dishwasher, and washer/dryer and FREE wireless high-speed Internet. All 1-bedroom villas sleep up to 4 guests, and are at least 500 sq. ft. in size with one king-size bed in the bedroom and a full-size sofa bed in the living room. All 2-bedroom villas sleep up to 8 guests, and offer a spacious 1,050 sq. ft. of living space plus an outdoor balcony or patio. Every 1- and 2-bedroom villa offers a view of a water feature or a garden view. [Example of Dining / Living Room Area in two-bedroom villa at Sheraton Vistana Villages]( 2-bedroom villas are an exceptional value, and well worth considering if you have a large family or just enjoy having room to spread out. The full-size kitchen and dining area is a big plus if you plan to do significant amounts of cooking, and the larger living room allows everyone to relax together or watch a movie in comfort. Guests have complimentary access to all of the amenities at any of the villages, including the pools, playgrounds, tennis, basketball, volleyball and shuffleboard courts, and the activities and fitness centers. There are multiple outdoor barbeque areas, some with picnic tables, should you feel the need to throw your own steak on the grill. All this, plus no resort fee and FREE self-parking! Exclusive to MouseSavers readers, Sheraton Vistana Villages is offering this terrific Family Fun deal for stays in a 2-bedroom villa for most dates now through October 28, 2017! Get up to 35% off best available rates for a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath Villa with a full kitchen when you stay of 3 or more nights:* - April 16 – May 25, 2017 - Rates start at $160/night! - June 4 – June 25, 2017 - Rates start at $154/night! - August 13 – October 28, 2017 - Rates start at $138/night! Hurry, you must book this offer by April 29, 2017, but book early for best availability. This offer has a change/cancellation penalty. [See additional details below](#details).* - [Click here to book your stay at up to 35% off rates at Sheraton Vistana Villages!]( (Make sure that Special Rate: MSDEAL is checked and select the MouseSavers Fam Fun deal.) Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas [Sheraton Vistana Resort]( is a beautifully-landscaped 135-acre condominium style resort is located just off S. Apopka Vineland Road (535), very close to several entrances to the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida. Every 1- or 2-bedroom villa includes a well-appointed and comfortable living room with a pull-out full-size sofa bed, a separate dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, amenities such as a dishwasher and washer/dryer, and FREE wireless high-speed Internet. All 1-bedroom villas sleep up to 4 guests, and are at least 324 sq. ft. in size with one king-size bed in the bedroom and a full-size sofa bed in the living room. Most 2-bedroom villas sleep up to 8 guests, and offer a spacious 1,025 sq. ft. of living space plus an outdoor balcony or patio. Every 1- and 2-bedroom villa offers a view of a water feature or a garden view. [Example of Dining Kitchen Area in two-bedroom villa at Sheraton Resort Villas]( have complimentary access to all of the amenities at the resort, including the 7 separate outdoor swimming pools, playgrounds, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and the activities and fitness centers. There are several restaurants and dining options**, and some of the poolside bars feature live entertainment during evening happy hour. All this, plus no resort fee and FREE self-parking! Exclusive to MouseSavers readers, Sheraton Vistana Resort is offering this terrific Family Fun deal for stays in a 2-bedroom villa for most dates now through October 31, 2017! Get up to 35% off best available rates for a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath Villa with a full kitchen when you stay of 3 or more nights:* - April 16 – May 25, 2017 - Rates start at $153/night! - May 30 – June 25, 2017 - Rates start at $168/night! - August 13 – October 31, 2017 - Rates start at $132/night! Hurry, you must book this offer by April 29, 2017, but book early for best availability. This offer has a change/cancellation penalty. [See additional details below](#details).* - [Click here to book your stay at up to 35% off rates at Sheraton Vistana Resort!]( (Make sure that the Special Rate: MSDEAL is checked and select the MouseSavers Fam Fun deal.) []*These special offer rates must be paid in advance (prepaid). Changes or cancellations prior to 72 hours before arrival will result in a penalty of 1 night stay. Changes or cancellations within 72 hours of arrival result in full forfeiture of payment. You must book this offer by 4/29/17 for select stays of three (3) or more nights during select dates listed above between 3/20/17 – 10/31/17. Blackout dates may apply. Rates vary by date daily and are subject to change based on availability. Rates may be higher during peak or holiday periods. Rates listed above do not include tax. MouseSavers rates cannot be combined with other offers. Rates listed above include daily housekeeping services. **At Sheraton Vistana Resort only, you have the option to trade housekeeping for free breakfast coupons when checking in. You will receive a coupon for complimentary breakfast buffet at Zimmie’s Restaurant for 2 people for each day of housekeeping that you decline. []Summer Offer at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Get up to 25% off at select Walt Disney World resorts for stays 5/28/17 – 8/31/17. 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 7/14/17. - [Click here for full details on the Summer Room-Only Offer.]( - [Click here for full details on the Summer 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 8/31/17. 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 8/31/17. 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](. [Small World Vacations Logo]( Says: Summer Vacation is a Breeze on a Disney Cruise!! By Sue Pisaturo, Owner of [Small World Vacations]( A Disney Cruise is a true V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N. Imagine escaping everyday life on a carefree vacation at sea. Imagine waking up in different port each morning, but unpacking only once. Imagine Disney Fun for all ages without waiting in line! There are countless reasons to choose a Disney Cruise as your summer vacation destination. Here are the top 10 reasons why you will LOVE cruising with Disney: 1. Disney’s quality service onboard exceeds your expectations in every way including the entertainment, accommodations, dining experiences and cast members. Your happiness is Disney’s top priority. 2. No need to make advanced dining reservations unless you dine at the adult only restaurants. 3. Put down your phone and reconnect with your family. Choose from a wide variety of activities or do nothing at all! [Check out the daily Navigators and see all there is to do on board a Disney Cruise.]( 4. Take a nap, relax by the pool or indulge at the spa while your kids play, learn and make friends in the Disney-themed kid clubs. 5. Meet Disney Characters, watch first run Disney movies and enjoy Broadway caliber Disney-themed stage shows. 6. Enjoy spacious accommodations with comfortable furnishings, upscale decor and premium amenities. 7. Complimentary room service and soft drink / hot beverage stations. Soft ice cream machines, abundant buffets and counter service meals are available throughout the day. 8. Get wet! Experience exhilarating water thrills on the Aqua Duck or Aqua Dunk. 9. Let loose after dark in the adult only lounges and clubs featuring music and entertainment. 10. Dance, sing and join in the celebrations during themed deck parties featuring the only fireworks at sea! Have you made your summer vacation plans yet? [Click here to learn more about Disney Cruises.]( There is still time to book a Disney Cruise and Small World Vacations can help you. This year, Disney is sailing to exciting destinations including the Bahamas, Caribbean, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Alaska and Disney’s private island – Castaway Cay. [Small World Vacations’ agents have sailed on over 400 Disney Cruises and we’re happy to share our firsthand knowledge with you.]( We are Authorized Disney Vacation Planners. Below is a sample of 2017 summer sail dates offering the best rates from June through August. All fares are listed per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability: [Small World Vacations agents can also price out other sail dates and itineraries for you.]( Sail Date Ship Length Itinerary Port Category Price* 6/2/17 Dream 5-Night Bahamian with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay Port Canaveral Inside $1832.50* 6/4/17 Magic 7-Night Norwegian Fjord Copenhagen Inside $1476* 6/7/17 Dream 4-Night Bahamian with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay Port Canaveral Inside $1666.50* 6/11/17 Magic 7-Night Baltic Northern Europe Copenhagen Inside $2164.50* 7/21/17 Magic 7-Night Western Europe Dover to Barcelona Inside $2146.50* 8/2/17 Wonder 5-Night Alaskan Vancouver Inside $1928* 8/7/17 Magic 5-Night Mediterranean Barcelona Inside $1613* 8/12/17 Fantasy 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Port Canaveral Inside $2326.50 8/18/17 Dream 3-Night Bahamian Port Canaveral Inside $937* 8/19/17 Fantasy 7-Night Western Caribbean Port Canaveral Inside $2176.50* 8/26/17 Magic 7-Night Mediterranean Barcelona Inside $1773* 8/28/17 Dream 4-Night Bahamian Port Canaveral Inside $1175* 8/28/17 Wonder 7-Night Alaskan Vancouver Inside $1723* (*All prices compiled on April 14, 2017 and are for reference only based on double occupancy and subject to change. Prices do not include port fees, taxes, insurance, gratuities, port adventures, airfare, transportation or government fees.) []Special Disney Cruise Line Offer from Small World Vacations! Exclusive MouseSavers Newsletter promotion – book a new Disney Cruise sailing in June, July or August 2017 and get $25, $50, $75 or $100 extra onboard credit from Small World Vacations! See chart below for details. Get a price quote for your Summer Disney Cruise and mention code SWVSummerDCL to qualify. Stateroom Category June, July and August 2017 Sailings Extra Onboard Credit Courtesy of Small World Vacations Inside $25 Ocean View $50 Verandah $75 Suites $100 If your Disney Cruise reservation is canceled, this offer is void and has no cash value. Non-transferable. Travel must be complete by September 15, 2017. Previously booked or transferred Disney Cruises not eligible. One extra onboard credit per qualifying reservation. All Onboard Credit courtesy of Small World Vacations. Extra Onboard Credit offer expires at 5pm EST on April 28, 2017. This offer can be combined with regular Small World Vacations Onboard Credit Offer of $50 to $1000 onboard credit when you book your Disney Cruise with Small World Vacations. [Click here for exact details.]( Onboard credit courtesy of Small World Vacations. Restrictions apply. Since 1996, our goal at [Small World Vacations]( is to start the Magic for you at home. We exceed your expectations by sharing our expertise and experience. Small World Vacations is dedicated to you Dreams and your Dollars. There is no charge for our expert service. [Get your no-obligation Disney Cruise quote today.]( Remember to include code SWVSummerDCL. Are you ready to sail with a boat load of characters? Disney characters, that is! []Walt Disney World News --------------------------------------------------------------- []Dates for Mickey’s Halloween and Christmas Parties Announced Disney recently announced the dates for the 2017 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and 2017 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. These are specially-ticketed events where the Magic Kingdom comes alive with special holiday decorations and entertainment. Dates for 2017 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party are: - August 25, 29 - September 1, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 - October 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31 - November 1 Dates for 2017 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are: - November 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 26, 28 - December 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22 Tickets for both events are scheduled to go on sale in early May. - [Click here for more information about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.]( - [Click here for more information about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.]( []Special Extra Magic Hours in Pandora for Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests For a limited time, May 27 – July 4, 2017, guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels can explore Pandora – The World of Avatar beyond regular park hours. Nightly Extra Magic Hours will take place from 11 pm – 1 am only in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Valid theme park admission and a Walt Disney World Resort ID are required. Guests staying at select Walt Disney Resort hotels can reserve Disney FastPass+ selections for attractions, including those in Pandora, up to 60 days prior to check-in. Disney FastPass+ service will be available at the two attractions within Pandora during regular theme park hours. Guests may select only one of these two attractions in their first set of Disney FastPass+ selections, subject to availability. []The Music of Pixar Live! Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starting May 26, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will present The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters. This limited-time concert event will showcase music from Pixar Animation Studios films, complete with a live orchestra and appearances by Disney•Pixar characters. The Music of Pixar LIVE! will be presented three times nightly at Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (following the regular daily performances of Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage). An end date has not been announced. []Satu’li Canteen in Pandora—The World of Avatar Opens in May Beginning May 27, guests can enjoy dishes based on the healthful bounty of Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Satu’li Canteen was once the main mess hall of the Resources Development Administration (RDA) base located in the Valley of Mo’ara. Now the canteen is owned and operated by Alpha Centauri Expeditions (ACE) tour company and has been redesigned into a beautiful museum-like dining room. The interior has colorful Na’vi items filling the walls and hanging from the ceiling — hand-woven tapestries, natural Pandoran elements and even cooking tools decorate the restaurant. Look for familiar dishes with a twist in the fast-casual restaurant, with bowls that allow diners to customize their lunch or dinner. The menu also offers steamed “pods” – bao buns with either cheeseburger or vegetable curry. For little ones, there’s an option of grilled chicken or beef, fish or tofu with greens or rice; a hot dog wrapped in Parker House dough; cheese quesadilla, or a steamed “pod” (cheeseburger bao bun). []Decorate Your Own Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs is offering a new Cake Decorating Experience every Friday through May 5 from 8:45 am to 10:30 am. Sip complimentary specialty coffee, mimosas and bellinis while you work side by side with the pros at Amorette’s Patisserie to decorate your own Mickey Dome Cake, which you get to take with you. Space is extremely limited and an advance booking is required. Cost is $137.39, tax included, for ages 10 and up, for one to two guests working on a single cake. A second cake can be purchased for an additional $40. - [Click here for more information or to book a Decorate Your Own Cake class.]( []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. []Spring Room Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels Save up to 20% on premium rooms or up to 15% on standard rooms Sunday through Thursday at the Grand Californian or Disneyland Hotel for most stays 4/23/17 – 6/15/17. Book by 5/25/17. - [Click here for full details on the Spring 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 --------------------------------------------------------------- []All-New Disney Junior Dance Party Live Show Debuts This Summer The all-new Disney Junior Dance Party show debuts in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure on May 26, 2017. Disney Junior Dance Party, is a high-energy, live show experience that takes its inspiration from the most popular Disney Junior shows on TV, including Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First and The Lion Guard. The show is set to include live appearances from favorite characters, fun music from Disney Junior and much more. []Main Street Electrical Parade Extended at Disneyland Main Street Electrical Parade returned to Disneyland in January for a limited-time, and due to popular demand, the parade will continue at Disneyland through August 20, 2017. A classic Disney Parks nighttime parade, the Main Street Electrical Parade began at Disneyland in 1972 and ended its initial run in 1996. It returned to the Disneyland as Disney’s Electrical Parade, bringing magical Disney stories to Disney California Adventure from 2001 until 2010, when it crossed the country to begin its run at Walt Disney World. []New Look and Story for Autopia at Disneyland Autopia at Disneyland recently reopened with an all-new look and story, featuring Honda’s ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) humanoid robot and its new robotic friend, Bird as they embark on the ultimate road trip. These new scenes feature ASIMO and Bird as they plan their trip, load up their vehicle and experience adventures that take them from a campground to the sky beyond. The new look for Autopia first debuted in spring 2016 when the cars were repainted in Honda colors and received new fuel-efficient Honda engines, badges and tires. []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! []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 --------------------------------------------------------------- []Tokyo Disney Begins Construction on New Areas and Attractions Tokyo Disney recently began construction on several new offerings in Tokyo Disneyland. In Fantasyland, a Beauty and the Beast-inspired area will transport you into Belle’s quaint village complete with a new attraction and restaurant. You can catch a glimpse of your favorite characters from the film and brave the Beast’s Castle. There will also be a dedicated indoor theater for live performances. In Tomorrowland, work has begun on an attraction inspired by Big Hero 6 where you can step into the world of personal healthcare companion, Baymax. Over in Toontown, a new attraction will allow you to walk through Minnie’s design studio before meeting the glamorous mouse herself. Construction will take place through 2020. - [Click here for more information about Tokyo Disney.]( []Meet StellaLou, Duffy’s Newest Friend at Tokyo DisneySea Tokyo DisneySea recently announced the arrival of Duffy’s newest friend: StellaLou. StellaLou is a lavender rabbit who dreams of dancing on Broadway. She’s the latest addition to Duffy’s group of friends, including ShellieMay and Gelatoni. 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