MouseSavers Newsletter - June 2017

[MouseSavers.com - Great deals on all things Disney!]( MouseSavers Newsletter – June 2017 Summer has just about arrived, but if you don’t have all your summer travel plans in place yet, there’s still time to save some money! Two of our [Preferred Hotels]( near Walt Disney World have special offers just for MouseSavers newsletter readers for stays this summer and into fall and winter. Consider [adding our Hot Deals announcements to your subscription]( as well, so you see all our hotel offers. The big news from Walt Disney World is the opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar! We were lucky enough to be invited to preview this new land, as well as some of the other new nighttime experiences at Walt Disney World. We experienced it all – the rides, the food, the floating mountains and unusual plants  – during the day and at night! [Read our trip report]( to get a taste of what to expect when you visit this exotic world. If you are ready to start planning a trip to Walt Disney World, [Sue Pisaturo from Small World Vacations](#suesays) is ready to help! This month Sue shares her planning guide, so you know which decisions you need to make when: from ordering your MagicBands and scheduling your dining reservations, to making that final payment. Meanwhile, over at Disneyland (in California) a lot of old favorites have returned: Fantasmic!, Disney Railroad, Rivers of America and classic Space Mountain. You can read all about it [below](#dlnews). Adventures by Disney has released their [2018 itineraries](#abd). And Universal Orlando is already looking ahead to winter with a new [Christmas experience in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter](#hpxmas)! Lots of opportunities to have some fun and make some great memories! – Sarah []Contents [Walt Disney World Discounts](#wdwoffers) - [Undercover Tourist Walt Disney World Hotel & Ticket Discounts](#undercover) - [Rates from $95/night + FREE Parking at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Disney Springs Resort Area!](#hilbv) - [Get up to 31% Off Rates at Sheraton Vistana Villages or Sheraton Vistana Resort — and Never Pay Resort or Parking Fees!](#sv) - [Enchanted Escape Offer at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels](#escape) - [Summer Offer at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels](#funsun) - [Free Dining Package Offer at Walt Disney World](#freedining) - [CheapTickets/Orbitz Extra Discount at Walt Disney World Resorts](#cheapticketswdw) - [Walt Disney World Resort Discounts for Annual Passholders & Florida Residents](#apwdw) [Sue Says: Planning the Magic Takes Time](#suesays) [Walt Disney World News](#wdwnews) - [Fireworks Dessert Party Reservations Now Open for Mickey’s Halloween and Christmas Parties](#dessertparty) - [New Dining Options Coming to Disney Springs](#springsdine) - [Disney’s Night of Joy Tickets Now Available](#joy) [Disneyland (California) Discounts](#dloffers) - [Disneyland Ticket Discounts 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) [Disneyland (California) News](#dlnews) - [Classic Space Mountain Returns to Tomorrowland](#spacemtn) - [Fantasmic! Returns with New Scenes and Visual Effects](#fantasmic) - [Disneyland Railroad & Rivers of America to Re-open](#randr) - [Enjoy Live Music and Dancing at Disneyland](#livemusic) - [New Pool Decks at Disney’s Grand Californian](#dlpool) [Other Discounts](#disneyoffers) - [MouseSavers Newsletter Exclusive Hertz Rental Car Discount](#hertz) - [Discounts at Disney’s Aulani Resort](#aulani) - [Discounts on Adventures by Disney](#abd) [Other News](#disneynews) - [Meet Guardians of the Galaxy Super Heroes on Marvel Day at Sea](#marvelsea) - [Christmas is Coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando](#hpxmas) - [Adventures by Disney Releases 2018 Itineraries](#abd) - [Adventures by Disney and Turner Classic Movies Offer Special Italian Movie Vacation](#abditaly) [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. []Rates from $95/night + FREE Parking at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Disney Springs Resort Area! Book by June 30, 2017 and get this incredible limited-time savings of up to 33% off rates and FREE parking ($18/day value) for select stays now through September 30, 2017! Rates start at $95/night! [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. Of the [MouseSavers Preferred Hotels]( the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista is one of the closest to the beautifully re-imagined Disney Springs™— an easy 5-minute walk. This large resort-like hotel has two separate swimming pools and seven restaurants, including Covington Mill, which offers a Disney Character Breakfast every Sunday. 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 this exclusive limited-time special! Stay most dates now through September 30, 2017* and you’ll receive: - Rates from $95/night for a standard room! You’ll save up to 33% off Hilton’s best available refundable/changeable room rates!* Rates for “PURE” rooms and Disney View rooms are included in this offer at slightly higher rates. - FREE parking ($18/day value) for the length of your stay!* Book your room through the link below by June 30, 2017, and you will receive up to 33% 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 rates from $95/night 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 up to 33% off best available refundable/changeable room rate must by booked by 6/30/16 and applies to stays most nights 6/15/17 – 9/30/17. Blackout dates include: 6/20/17 – 6/21/17, 6/26/17, 6/29/17 and 9/24/17 – 9/27/17. Additional blackout dates may 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 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 $25 plus 12.5% 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 $18/day (including tax) will be waived for one vehicle for length of stay. Valet parking is not included. --------------------------------------------------------------- []Get up to 31% Off Rates at Sheraton Vistana Villages or Sheraton Vistana Resort — and Never Pay Resort or Parking Fees! Get super low rates of up to 31% off (average rates start at around $130/night) for a spacious 1 or 2-bedroom villa when you stay 3 or more nights select dates now through December 21, 2017 with this MouseSavers exclusive offer! Hurry, you must book this offer by June 30, 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. The cost is about the same as a moderately-priced hotel, but you get much more — plus there are no resort fees or Wi-Fi charges, and parking is FREE! 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. 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, no Wi-Fi charges and FREE self-parking! Exclusive to MouseSavers readers, Sheraton Vistana Villages is offering this terrific rate deal for stays through December 21, 2017! Get up to 31% off best available rates for a spacious 1- or 2-bedroom Villa with a full kitchen when you stay 3 or more nights:* - June 15 – December 21, 2017 - Rates start at around $129/night for a 1-bedroom Villa! - Rates start at around $149/night for a 2-bedroom Villa! Hurry, you must book this offer by June 30, 2017, but book early for best availability. See below for blackout dates. This offer has a change/cancellation penalty. [See additional details below](#details).* - [Click here to book your stay at up to 31% off rates at Sheraton Vistana Villages!]( (Make sure that Special Rate: MOUSE2 is checked.) 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. 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, no Wi-Fi charges and FREE self-parking! Exclusive to MouseSavers readers, Sheraton Vistana Resort is offering this terrific rate deal for stays now through December 21, 2017! Get up to 31% off best available rates for a spacious 1- or 2-bedroom Villa with a full kitchen when you stay of 3 or more nights:* - June 15 – December 21, 2017* - Rates start at around $134/night for a 1-bedroom Villa! - Rates start at around $164/night for a 2-bedroom Villa! Hurry, you must book this offer by June 30, 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 31% off rates at Sheraton Vistana Resort!]( (Make sure that the Special Rate: MOUSE2 is checked.) []*These special offer rates must be paid in advance (prepaid). Changes or cancellations will result in a penalty of 1 night stay. You must book this offer by 6/30/17 for select stays of three (3) or more nights during select dates listed above between 6/15/17 – 12/21/17. Blackout dates include 6/30/17 – 7/6/17, 9/2/17 – 9/3/17 and 11/20/17 – 11/24/17. Additional 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. Not all room types are available for all dates. 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. []Enchanted Escape Offer at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Get up to 30% off at select Walt Disney World resorts for stays 8/1/17 – 10/7/17. 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 8/31/17. - [Click here for full details on the Enchanted Escape Room-Only Offer.]( - [Click here for full details on the Enchanted Escape Package Offer.]( []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.]( []Free Dining Package Offer at Walt Disney World Get a FREE Disney Dining Plan when you book a package including a minimum of 3 nights at an official Disney resort (at full price) and minimum 2-day tickets with Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus. Your check-in date must be within one of the following periods: 8/21/17 – 9/30/17, 11/14/17 – 11/20/17, 11/25/17 – 11/27/17 or 12/8/17 – 12/23/17. Disney Visa cardholders can get this identical offer, but first the check-in is 8/13/17 (instead of 8/21/17)! Book by 7/7/17. - [Click here for full details on the Free Dining 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. Be sure to read all of our tips and warnings; there are some pitfalls to be aware of before you book a hotel. 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: Planning the Magic Takes Time By Sue Pisaturo, Owner of [Small World Vacations]( Walt Disney World is out of this world…literally. You can now visit, Pandora, an exotic planet created by Disney Imagineers and based on the movie Avatar. In May, MouseSavers and Small World Vacations traveled to this amazing new land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and loved it. It is a sensory experience that fully immerses you into a beautiful, alternate environment. You are surrounded by a lush, exotic landscape complete with floating mountains and two incredible rides: The Na’vi River Journey and Flights of Passage. [Click here to learn more.]( At the Magic Kingdom, we were dazzled by spectacular new fireworks, fittingly called Happily Ever After. This nighttime display is one of those Disney creations that makes you say, “How did they do that?” Besides the image projections and brilliant bursts of color, the Disney movie musical score will evoke memories and a tear or two. [Click here for our blog with pictures of this amazing show.]( Are you planning an expedition to Pandora? You can currently book a 2018 Walt Disney World room only reservation for an arrival up to 499 days from today. It will be priced at 2017 room rates and then adjusted when the 2018 room rates are released. Disney will release their 2018 packages on Monday, June 20, 2017. Now is time to lock in your preferred travel dates and resort for next year. If you are busy and don’t have time to check for discounts, or you’re confused by all the details to keep track of, why not let the agents at Small World Vacations help you? We are Authorized Disney Vacation Planners who monitor your reservation for possible savings. We have saved millions of dollars for our guests around the world! [Learn more about how we can help you.]( Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be really exciting, yet also really overwhelming. So many decisions to make, so many memories to create! You can set up dining and ride times online before you leave home using [MyDisneyExperience]( So, it’s important to know when to make Advanced Dining reservations and FastPass+ selections. Believe it not, on July 5, 2017, you can make a reservation to dine at a Walt Disney World restaurant on January 1, 2018! Small World Vacations agents have helped over 250,000 families plan a special Disney vacation. To keep you on track while you prepare for your Walt Disney World vacation, we have created the chronological Planning Guide below. Rest assured that if you book your vacation with [Small World Vacations]( your agent will be in touch along the way to remind you of important dates, explain how things work and share Disney news and information. Walt Disney World Chronological Planning Guide (all info subject to change without notice) Follow the steps chronologically regardless of when you book your vacation. So, if you book at 59 days prior to arrival, you should take care of the steps at 7 months, 180 days and 60 days right away. Ideally, if you should book your vacation more than 6 months in advance, so you’ll have the best chance of securing your preferred Advanced Dining reservations and FastPass+ selections. - [For planning resources and websites, visit the Small World Vacations Planning Page.]( - [Visit this Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation by MouseSavers.com.]( - The [Planning Calculator]( is an invaluable resource you can use to determine the exact date you can make Advanced Dining reservations and FastPass+ selections. Today Disney has created an easy way for you to make the most of your vacation called [MyMagic+](. It gives you unprecedented control of your vacation, making it easier than ever to enjoy every moment. If you have not done so already, create a MyDisneyExperience account at [StartYourDisneyExperience.com](. - Make sure you register with the same exact name that is listed on your Disney vacation reservation. - Link your vacation reservation number (and tickets if they are purchased separately from your vacation package.) - Order your custom MagicBands. These can be delivered to your US residence. International guests can pick up their MagicBand at their Disney Resort hotel. - Get the MyDisneyExperience app on your Smart phone. (Availability subject to device limitations and features may vary by device or service provider. Message and data rates may apply. Coverage not available everywhere.) - Stay connected to Small World Vacations for news and discounts. [Like us on Facebook.]( Follow our [blog]( and [Instagram account](. - Buy a great guidebook such as [The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World by Sehlinger and Testa, The Passporter Guide to Walt Disney World by Marx or Birnbaum’s Official Guide to Walt Disney World](. Seven Months in Advance, or as soon as possible Plan Your Daily Itinerary – The following links are trusted resources to help you create a daily touring plan. - [Walt Disney World Resorts]( - [Walt Disney World Theme Parks]( - [Planning Calculator]( - [Theme Park Hours]( - [Theme Park Attraction Height Restrictions]( - [Walt Disney World Restaurant Menus]( - [Special Events]( – What is happening during your stay - [Refurbishment List]( – What will be closed during your stay - [TouringPlans.com]( – Itinerary planning - [Recreation, Golf]( [Spas and Health Clubs]( - [Disney Springs]( - [Disney Behind the Scenes Tours]( EXACTLY 180 Days Prior to Arrival, or as soon as possible Make Advanced Dining Reservations (including reservations for dinner shows, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Pirates League, Fireworks Cruises, etc.). - The earlier you make your Advanced Dining reservations (preferably 180 days in advance), the better chance you have of getting your preferred location and time. - [Make Advanced Dining reservations online]( directly through your [MyDisneyExperience]( account beginning at 6am EST 180 days prior to arrival. - You can also call Disney Dining (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463) at 7:00 am ET at your 180 day mark. - Walt Disney World Resort guests can book Advanced Dining reservations for their entire length of stay starting with 180 days prior to arrival. - Small World Vacations agents are happy to help their guests who booked a Vacation Package with a table service Dining Plan with their Advanced Dining reservations. EXACTLY 60 Days Prior to Arrival, or as soon as possible Choose [FastPass+]( for select rides, attractions, character experiences, parades and fireworks. You must link your Walt Disney World Vacation Package reservation # or valid theme park passes to your [MyDisneyExperience]( account to be able to set up FastPass+ selections. - You can choose up to three Disney’s [FastPass+ selections]( for one theme park each day through your MyDisneyExperience account. Certain restrictions apply. - Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel can make their FastPass+ selections online in their MyDisneyExperience account at 7am EST exactly 60 days prior to arrival. - [Touring Plans]( – This link has great information about making your FastPass+ selections. 50 – 30 Days Prior to Arrival, or as soon as possible Set up [Disney’s Magical Express (DME)]( – complimentary roundtrip motor coach transportation and luggage delivery from [Orlando International Airport]( (MCO) to your Walt Disney World Resort hotel. - Arrange DME by calling 866-599-0951. (You will need your flight info.) - If you booked your vacation with Small World Vacations, your agent can arrange DME They will need your flight info (airline, flight#s, connecting flights, flight times, city of origin). 30 Days Prior to Arrival, or at the time of booking - Final payment is due on 2017 Walt Disney Travel Co Magic Your Way Packages. - Add optional [Travel Insurance]( to a package reservation until final payment is made.(Restrictions apply.) - Add [Memory Maker]( if you would like this digital photo service. - Guests who are not staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel can make their FastPass+ selections in their MyDisneyExperience account. Two Weeks Prior to Arrival - Final Documents – If you have booked a Walt Disney World Vacation Package reservation, your final documents will be mailed to you approximately 1 – 2 weeks prior to travel. International guests can pick up final documents at your resort. - MagicBands – For US Guests – If you have customized your MagicBands, you should have received your bands. Wear them or have them ready for Disney’s Magical Express and Disney Resort hotel check-in. If you have not customized them, or if you are an international guest, Disney will have MagicBands for you at check-in. They will be encoded with your theme park passes and Dining Plan credits if you have a package reservation. - [Disney’s Magical Express]( – For US Guests – If you are using Disney’s Magical Express (DME) ground transportation, your yellow luggage tags and transportation vouchers will be mailed to you. These may be included in the final documents for vacation packages. 10 Days Prior to Arrival Check-In Online – Save time and check-in online to your Walt Disney World Resort hotel at [MyDisneyExperience.com](. Here are some last minute questions to consider: - Did you receive your final documents for your Walt Disney World Vacation Package? (International guests and those who booked a room only reservations will not receive final documents.) - Did you receive your Magic Bands? (US guests only. ) - Did you set up and receive your Magical Express luggage tags and voucher? (International guests – ask your agent or Disney to explain how the process will go for you.) - Do you need to [rent a stroller from Magic Strollers]( Remember to bring a ribbon, scarf, etc. to tie on your stroller for easy identification. Last Minute Magic - Check out the ultimate Walt Disney World packing list from [TouringPlans.com](. - Remember to bring your final documents, identification, credit card and MagicBands. Let the Magic Begin! Small World Vacations, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, has been creating magical Walt Disney World Vacations since 1996. Our agents have extensive firsthand experience at the Disney Resorts, Theme Parks, restaurants, recreation, shopping and water parks. Most of our agents have been on our team for over a decade! We can help you save time, headaches and money. []FREE Stuff Alert! Exclusive for MouseSavers Newsletter Readers! Get one FREE year-long subscription to [TouringPlans.com]( valued at $14.95 when you book a Walt Disney World vacation valued at $2000 or more. Subscription courtesy of Small World Vacations. With your Free TouringPlans subscription you will: - Learn the best times to visit the parks. - Save hours in line while seeing the most popular attractions. - Have access to TouringPlans.com tools on the go with Lines, their mobile application. More FREE Stuff! Exclusive offer for MouseSavers Newsletter readers – get one FREE Disney Autograph book per child age 3 – 9 when you book a NEW Magic Your Way Package valued at $2500 or more for arrivals between August 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018. (Disney will release their 2018 packages on Monday, June 20.) Autograph book courtesy of Small World Vacations and is valued at $7.95. Valid for check-in dates August 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018. Pay your deposit between June 15 and July 14, 2017 on a NEW Magic Your Way Package valued at $2500 or more. FREE autograph book will be mailed with your final documents. Previously deposited reservations not eligible. Offer cannot be transferred and is void if reservation cancelled. Valid for US residents only. Mention code SWVAuto18 when you [request a no-obligation Walt Disney World vacation price quote]( Disney is all we do, so we know all about My Magic+, MyDisneyExperience.com, FastPass+, dining reservations, resorts, rides and attractions. Small World Vacations saves you time, headaches and money. And our invaluable service is FREE! [Learn more about how we can help you.]( [Are you ready to get the Magic started?]( []Walt Disney World News --------------------------------------------------------------- []Fireworks Dessert Party Reservations Now Open for Mickey’s Halloween and Christmas Parties [Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party]( includes trick-or-treating for adults and kids, costume parades for little ones, character meet-and-greets, fortune tellers, Halloween riverboat ride, two performances of a unique holiday parade, and a special fireworks show: Happy HalloWishes. The Ghost Host from the Haunted Mansion invites you to “drop in” as Disney Villains light up the night with fireworks and a wicked version of melodies from Disney’s past that echo through the night—and creepy colors crawl over Cinderella Castle. For those looking for a reserved seat to enjoy the fireworks, Happy HalloWishes Dessert Premium Packages are now available on select nights August 29 – November 1. In addition to reserved seats with a view of the fireworks, enjoy chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate mousse, cupcakes, ice cream, seasonal fruits, cheeses and other ghoulish goodies. Specialty drinks, signature lemonades, coffee, tea and hot chocolate will also be served. Please note: admission to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is required and must be purchased separately. - [Click here from more information or to book Mickey’s HalloWishes Dessert Premium Package.]( At [Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party]( the Magic Kingdom is full of Christmas spirit, with “snow” on Main Street, holiday stage shows, carolers, two performances of the holiday parade and a special fireworks show: Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season. Reserved seats for the fireworks are available when you make a reservation for the Wishes Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace, held on select nights November 9- December 22. The menu features holiday-themed cupcakes and desserts, along sparkling cider, signature lemonades, specialty Christmas drinks, hot chocolate, coffee or tea. . Please note: admission to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is required and must be purchased separately. - [Click here for more information or to book the Wishes Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party.]( []New Dining Options Coming to Disney Springs New dining options will debut as early as Fall 2017 at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. The Edison, an “Industrial Gothic” restaurant, will open later this year. The Edison will be themed to a 1920s-era electric company, recalling an era of invention and imagination with live entertainment that includes contortionists, aerialists, DJs and more. The menu will feature classic American food, craft cocktails. Also opening in late 2017 is Wine Bar George with a wine list including more than 100 selections by the bottle and glass in a range of varietals, vintages and prices. Shareable plates, cheese and charcuterie will complement the wine list, featuring local artisans and seasonally relevant dishes. Wine education will be served up in an approachable and fun manner, including special events and visits from renowned winemakers. Opening in 2018 on the West Side is Jaleo, bringing the spirit and flavors of Spain to Disney Springs. This restaurant will feature an extensive menu of tapas that reflect traditional and contemporary Spanish cuisine. The first floor of the multi-level restaurant will feature a “grab-n-go” storefront with Spanish-style sandwiches. Also in 2018, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill will open in a new location in Town Center. The restaurant will capture the essence of laid-back California dining and the menu will highlight the best of Puck’s signature dishes with Mediterranean influences, innovative takes on comfort food classics and handcrafted specialty cocktails, beer and wine. []Disney’s Night of Joy Tickets Now Available Each year, contemporary Christian music acts perform at Walt Disney World for two nights. This is an after-hours event that requires a separate ticket. This year there are new ticket options: a 1-night concert only ticket, a 2-night concert ticket or a concert plus theme park combination ticket for either evening. 2017 Night of Joy performer schedule (Entertainment subject to change.): Friday, September 8 – MercyMe, TobyMac, Zach Williams, Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey, Matt Maher, Colton Dixon, Rend Collective Saturday, September 9 – Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kirk Franklin, Jordan Feliz, Crowder, Jeremy Camp, Tye Tribbett - [Click here for more information or to purchase ticket to Disney’s Night of Joy.]( []Disneyland (California) Discounts --------------------------------------------------------------- []Disneyland Ticket Discounts 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 6/15/17. - [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. Be sure to read all of our tips and warnings; there are some pitfalls to be aware of before you before you book a hotel. - [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 20% on rooms at a Disneyland Resort Hotel — including Grand Californian and Disneyland Hotel — most stays Sunday through Thursday nights through 6/15/17. 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 6/15/17. - [Click here for details on Disneyland Annual Passholder Offers.]( [][]Disneyland (California) News --------------------------------------------------------------- []Classic Space Mountain Returns to Tomorrowland To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its debut in Disneyland, classic Space Mountain has returned to Tomorrowland. Space Mountain undergoes special transformations from time to time, including the Star Wars-themed Hyperspace Mountain and the Halloween-time Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy. []Fantasmic! Returns with New Scenes and Visual Effects Fantasmic!, a classic Disneyland nighttime spectacular, returns to the Rivers of America this summer with enhanced effects, innovative projection technology and new storytelling elements. However, the heart of the show remains; once again, guests journey into Mickey Mouse’s fertile imagination as he conjures dreams of beauty, adventure, romance and, in the show’s thrilling climax, danger. New magic is incorporated with Aladdin and Jasmine floating over a bed of fog on their flying carpet, Captain Jack Sparrow at the helm of a ghostly pirate ship, and special new appearances by characters from The Lion King and Finding Nemo. Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from Tangled join other Disney couples in a romantic sequence. Additional enhancements include more vibrant projections and new mist screens. Projection mapping and three-dimensional video combine, allowing the creative team to transform the island as never before. All technical elements of the show, including lighting, fountains and water screens, have been upgraded. An exact start date has not yet been announced. []Disneyland Railroad & Rivers of America to Re-open Disneyland Railroad and the Rivers of America attractions return to Disneyland this summer, guests with new magic added to these classic experiences. The new north bank of the Rivers of America will feature a new waterfront and an elevated trestle for the Disneyland Railroad. The Rivers of America will also include the Indian Village, now in a new location, with a Shaman telling the story of how the hummingbird taught the Indian chief to make a flute. The Rivers of America continue to celebrate the Mississippi, Columbia, Missouri and Rio Grande rivers, along with a new Columbia Gorge section, each highlighted by a new waterfall. The waterfalls can be seen from the Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes. Guests will also experience these features from aboard the Disneyland Railroad, which will travel across the rocks on a trestle that will even extend onto the river, providing a view of the new waterfalls. []Enjoy Live Music and Dancing at Disneyland Live music has returned to the stage at Tomorrowland Terrace, with bands performing hits from the ’50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and today. Look for live music in Tomorrowland every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, from 7:30 pm – 11:15 pm. Check the Disneyland entertainment schedule to find out which band is scheduled to perform. There is also the Royal Swing Big Band Ball in Fantasy Faire, with live swing music and jazz every Saturday night from 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm. []New Pool Decks at Disney’s Grand Californian Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland is currently undergoing a hotel-wide renovation, including redesigned pool areas. Each pool area was designed with a variety of natural stones and brick to create a warm and welcoming environment as well as define the three distinct pool settings. The Redwood Pool, with its irregular shape, features earthy, organic-feeling materials, including rustic brown flagstone and multicolored brick bands and slide accents. The 90-foot-long waterslide curves around a giant Redwood tree stump. Golden flagstone is used throughout the Fountain Pool. The new urn-shaped fountain serves as the pool area’s centerpiece. The original turtle fountain can now been found nestled in the garden as part the Craftsman-inspired landscape. The quiet Mariposa Pool features serene bluestone laid in a rectangular pattern creating a sleek look. Private cabanas line the edge and are available for half-day or full-day rentals. []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 Fall & Winter Aulani Offer Get up to 30% off when you book a 5-night or longer stay at Aulani. Get up to 25% off when you book a 4-night stay at Aulani. Offer available for stays August 20 through December 21, 2017. Receive a $150 Resort credit if you book by 6/19/17! Book by 10/24/17. - [Click here for more information about the Aulani Resort offers.]( []Discounts on Adventures by Disney 2017 Adventures by Disney Offer Save on select Adventures by Disney itineraries for departures June 11 – November 9, 2017. Save $350 per person on select Danube river cruises, save $250 per person on select domestic departures and save $150 per person on select long weekend departures. Book by 9/22/17. 2018 Adventures by Disney Offer Save on select Adventures by Disney itineraries for land departures January 1 – December 10, 2018. Save $500 per person on select international departures, save $400 per person on select North American departures. Offer excludes River Cruise Long Weekends and Disney Cruise Line-related packages. Book by 7/20/17. - [Click here for more information about the Adventures by Disney offers.]( []Other News --------------------------------------------------------------- []Meet Guardians of the Galaxy Super Heroes on Marvel Day at Sea Star-Lord, Gamora and Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy will be making appearances on the Marvel Day at Sea cruises aboard Disney Magic this fall. There will also be an adult-exclusive experience in Fathoms nightclub as it transforms into a Ravager hideout. You can mingle with the interstellar outlaws and enjoy an electrifying alien dance performance. Marvel Day at Sea premieres on select 7- and 8-night Bahamian and Canada cruises from New York this fall, and returns on select 5-night Western Caribbean cruises from Miami in early 2018. - To learn more about Disney Cruise Line itineraries, visit [MouseSavers.com](. - To book a Disney Cruise Line vacation, contact [Small World Vacations](. []Christmas is Coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Universal Orlando recently announced that a new Christmas experience is coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This November, the new Christmas experience in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will give guests a special opportunity to see, feel and even taste what it’s like to celebrate the magic of Christmas in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. As night falls, a magical holiday transformation of Hogwarts castle will take place right before guests’ eyes. State-of-the-art projection mapping and special effects will wrap the castle – bringing holiday spirit and memorable Christmas moments from the Harry Potter series to life. Festive décor like ornate garlands will line the streets of both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Each storefront will be decked out with uniquely-themed decorations, and guests can enjoy special holiday themed food, drink and entertainment. The Universal Orlando 2017 holiday season will be November 18 through January 6. - [Click here for more information about Holidays at Universal Orlando.]( []Adventures by Disney Releases 2018 Itineraries Adventures by Disney recently released their 2018 itineraries. New for 2018 is a trip to Iceland and newly reimagined trips through Germany, Ireland and Costa Rica. In Iceland, travelers will explore the natural wonders of waterfalls, volcanoes and massive glaciers. Icelandic culture and natural beauty join forces on this new 7-night vacation including: a chance to relax at Blue Lagoon and Mývatn Nature Baths, a humpback whale-watching expedition, a whitewater rafting adventure through the glacial river of Skagafjörður and learning about Iceland’s Viking heritage. Highlights of the reimagined Germany itinerary introduce first-ever experiences centered in Berlin, Ireland adds cultural activities such as learning the ancient sport of hurling, and Costa Rica takes travelers on explorations through the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. - To learn more about Adventures by Disney, visit [MouseSavers.com](. - To book an Adventure by Disney vacation, contact [Small World Vacations](. []Adventures by Disney and Turner Classic Movies Offer Special Italian Movie Vacation This summer, Adventures by Disney is offering a special departure of its Italy vacation that highlights many of the classic films shot in there. Built in conjunction with Turner Classic Movies (TCM), this unique adult-exclusive 7-night trip will run August 11-18, 2017. This special itinerary includes a private tour of Cinecittà studios to see several Ancient Rome movie sets featured in films such as Ben-Hur, Roman Holiday and The Godfather: Part III and a private screening at the Palazzina Fellini. - [Click here for more information about this Adventures by Disney itinerary.]( []That’s it for this month! Look for a new MouseSavers Newsletter on July 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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