MouseSavers Newsletter - September 2017

[MouseSavers.com - Great deals on all things Disney!]( MouseSavers Newsletter – September 2017 Despite Hurricane Irma, much of Walt Disney World was back to a normal schedule on September 12. If you are heading there in the next few weeks, you can find [information about closures and cancellations on Walt Disney World’s website](. Most of the other Orlando area theme parks have reopened as well. [Disney Cruise Line may have itinerary changes for future Caribbean and Bahamian cruises]( depending on their assessment of any damage to their scheduled ports of call. Regardless of the cause, even the most experienced and adept traveler can have their vacation plans change unexpectedly. And on top of the stress and disappointment, there can be a financial impact. Trip insurance is an option, and we have some advice and suggestions about [what kind of trips might be good to insure](. Our advice for [whether to purchase trip insurance for a cruise]( is similar, but there are a few different factors to consider with a cruise. As Florida recovers, Walt Disney World heads into two of their big holiday celebrations: Halloween and Christmas. If you are thinking of spending Christmas at Walt Disney World, be sure to [review our survival tips for how to enjoy yourself despite the crowds](. You can read about all the holiday events and activities on [our Walt Disney World Special Events page](. And be sure to check out the [offers from some of our MouseSavers Preferred Hotels](#svvsvr) – they include stay dates now through March 2018! This month, [Sue Pisaturo of Small World Vacations writes about her experience on an Adventures by Disney Rhine River Cruise](#suesays). She also has a [special offer](#sueoffer) just for newsletter readers. And for those of you heading to Disneyland (California) – [aRes has a special offer on 3-, 4- and 5-day Park Hopper tickets](#ares) – adults pay the kids price! First use on these tickets must take place by December 31, 2018. You read that correctly – 2018! And we have a [special offer from the Hilton Anaheim](#hiltonanaheim) just for newsletter subscribers. And finally, a housekeeping note: beginning in October, we have a slight adjustment to our newsletter delivery schedule. Most months the newsletter will be sent out on the 15th. However, if the 15th is a weekend or holiday, the newsletter will be sent out on the next business day. Since October 15th is a Sunday, the October newsletter will be sent out on the 16th. Remember, delivery can take up to 24 hours. So please wait until 24 hours after the October 16th before assuming you didn’t get the newsletter. – Sarah []Contents [Sue Says: Time to Sail the Rhine with Adventures by Disney!](#suesays) [Walt Disney World Discounts](#wdwoffers) - [Undercover Tourist Walt Disney World Hotel & Ticket Discounts](#undercover) - [Get up to 41% Off Rates for a 2-Bedroom Villa at Sheraton Vistana Villages or Sheraton Vistana Resort!](#svvsvr) - [Get WAIVED Resort Fees PLUS Super Low Rates at Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – Lake Buena Vista!](#hilbv) - [Magical Holidays Offer at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels](#magicaloffer) - [CheapTickets/Orbitz Extra Discount at Walt Disney World Resorts](#cheapticketswdw) - [Walt Disney World Resort Discounts for Annual Passholders & Florida Residents](#apwdw) - [Limited Time Extra Dining Discount](#dvcdining) [Walt Disney World News](#wdwnews) - [Walt Disney World Hotel Restaurants Join Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month](#magicaldining) - [Minnie’s Halloween Dine Returns to Hollywood & Vine](#minnie) - [Return To Sleepy Hollow at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort](#sleepy) - [Sunset Seasons Greetings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios](#sunset) - [Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns on December 16](#galactic) - [Disney After Hours Returns to Magic Kingdom in Early 2018](#afterhours) - [New VIP Tour at Animal Kingdom](#vip) - [Family-Style Coaster Part of New Toy Story Land](#slinky) [Disneyland (California) Discounts](#dloffers) - [Disneyland Ticket Discounts from aRes Travel](#ares) - [Fall Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels](#dlfall) - [Late Summer Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels](#dllatesummer) - [SUPER LOW RATES from $99 at Hilton Anaheim near DISNEYLAND Plus FREE Wi-Fi!](#hiltonanaheim) - [CheapTickets/Orbitz Extra Discount at the Disneyland Resorts](#cheaptickets) - [Fall Passholder Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels](#dlapfall) - [Late Summer Passholder Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels](#dlap) [Disneyland (California) News](#dlnews) - [Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! to Transform Nightly During Halloween Time](#breakout) - [Experience Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure](#familia) [Other Disney Discounts](#disneyoffers) - [MouseSavers Newsletter Exclusive Hertz Rental Car Discount](#hertz) - [Discounts at Disney’s Aulani Resort](#aulani) - [D](#abd)[iscounts on Adventures by Disney](#abd) [Other Disney News](#disneynews) - [Experience Frozen on Broadway with Adventures by Disney in 2018](#abdnyc) [How to Contact Us / Unsubscribe / Change Subscription / Copyright Notice](#signoff) [Small World Vacations Logo]( Says: Time to Sail the Rhine with [Adventures by Disney]( By Sue Pisaturo, Owner of [Small World Vacations]( What if you could have your dream vacation without hours and hours of research and planning? What if Disney did all the work for you? What if you visited a different city each day but you only had to unpack once? Would you go? I asked myself those questions and the answer was easy: Book an Adventures by Disney Rhine River Cruise! [Read my trip report by clicking here](. I bought a couple of guidebooks before my family embarked on our Rhine River voyage, but I barely read them. Disney sent literature that detailed what we needed to know before leaving home. When we landed a day early in Basel, Switzerland, a driver was waiting to transport us to our luxurious hotel. To avoid jet lag, we took it easy and spent our first day in Europe browsing at an outdoor antique market followed by a long, leisurely lunch. We went to bed early because tomorrow, we would embark on our cruise along the historic Rhine River! [The next day, we boarded AmaWaterways’ brand new ship, the AmaKristina]( and met with a Disney Adventure Guide to set up our shore excursions for each stop along the way. (Tip – get onboard early so you can be one of the first people to arrange your excursions as they can fill up.) After dinner, there was a welcome reception where we met our fellow adventurers, Captain and crew and our eight Disney Adventure Guides. We were happy and excited to call the beautiful AmaKristina home for the next week. [We woke up in Strasbourg, France]( and spent the day in Germany at an outdoor toboggan run, and an open air farm museum where we had Weiner Schnitzel for lunch and Black Forest Cake for dessert. In the evening, we went into Strasbourg for a private concert on an antique organ on which Wolfgang Amadeus once played. The ship docked overnight in Strasbourg and [we toured this beautiful city via a canal boat](. It reminded us of Belle’s hometown in Beauty and the Beast. You expect to see Belle with her nose in a book as she walks along a cobblestone street. After lunch onboard the AmaKristina, we learned how to make colorful macarons from the ship’s chef. Delicious! [Our next morning was spent exploring the ruins of the Heidelberg Castle in Mannheim, Germany](. It’s not hard to imagine royal life in this impressive structure hundreds of years ago. We had some free time to walk around Mannheim and immerse ourselves in the culture of this German town along the Rhine. In the evening, we were treated to a local delicacy called spaghetti ice cream. (Think ice cream extruded to make “spaghetti” with strawberry sauce and shaved coconut.) [Rudesheim, Germany was our next stop along the Rhine](. We were delighted to visit Siegfried’s Musical Cabinet Museum, a collection of odd and magical antique musical creations. Afterwards, we took a gondola ride high above the vineyards to the Niederwald Monument. Hungry after our busy morning, we had lunch at an authentic German Biergarten. Energized after our hearty meal, we explored the quaint architecture along the narrow streets of Rudesheim. Back onboard the AmaKristina, we were excited to sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO protected stretch of German countryside that is home to no less than 30 castles or castle ruins. Watching the sun set behind the green hillsides dotted with fairytale castles as you sail along the Rhine River is a breathtaking experience. [Next, we docked in Cologne, Germany, a 2,000 year old city filled with history, architecture, shopping museums and cafes](. It felt more like a bustling, modern metropolis than the other quaint medieval towns we visited along our Rhine River Cruise. A local guide led us on a walking tour of the city. We also visited the Cologne Cathedral and learned the story of this magnificent house of worship. [We arrived at our final destination, Amsterdam]( a beautiful city with over 60 miles of picturesque canals, 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. Our day included a visit to the Anne Frank House, the actual location where Anne and her family hid from the Nazis for two years. It was a moving experience to venture behind the bookshelf and up the narrow stairs to their secret hideaway. In the afternoon, we rode by motorcoach to a fishing village in the Dutch countryside. We were thrilled by the iconic sights of windmills and tulips surrounding us in the adorable enclave of Zaanse Schans. Our seven nights on the AmaKristina was a once-in-a-lifetime vacation that we will never forget. We met so many wonderful people and hope to see our Disney Adventure Guides again soon. Disney took care of everything and exceeded our expectations every step of the way. What is your dream vacation? Is it exploring the ancient ruins at Machu Picchu, walking along the Great Wall of China, sleeping in an authentic Irish castle, hearing the bells of Big Ben chime or traveling back in time in Pompeii? Or are your dreams a little closer to home? Imagine your family marveling at nature’s awe inspiring geyser, Old Faithful, hiking in the Grand Canyon, getting a peek at backstage magic in Disneyland or reliving American history in our nation’s capital, Washington DC. [Small World Vacations’ agents have firsthand experience with Adventures by Disney]( and they are happy to share their knowledge with you. There is no charge for our magical service. [Learn how we have been helping guests like you since 1996]( [Book your Adventure by Disney with Small World Vacations and save up to $1000]( [Get a quote today]( (Please note – Adventures by Disney is a premium product with an average price of $5000 per person.) Special offer from Disney – [Book one of the select Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruise departures listed below and save $350 per person](. (Double occupancy required) Subject to availability. Offer expires October 20, 2017. - December 20, 2017 - June 17, 2018 - July 1, 15 & 29, 2018 - December 23, 2018 []MouseSavers and Small World Vacation exclusive offer! When you embark on your [Adventures by Disney]( you will need some local currency for incidentals (souvenirs, postcards, snacks) and gratuities (drivers, bellmen, room service). Small World Vacations would like to save you the tedious task of exchanging US dollars to the local currency. When you book your new 2018 Adventure by Disney vacation for 5 nights or more with Small World Vacations September 15 through October 14, 2017, we will send US residents the current exchange value of $200 US dollars in local currency for the first stop of your Adventures by Disney vacation destination!* Mention Code ABD18 to be eligible for this exclusive offer. *The amount of local currency is dependent on the currency exchange at the time of your final payment. Small World Vacations does not charge a fee for this convenience. Costa Rica and US Adventures by Disney reservations will receive an agency check for $200 after final payment is made. [This offer can be combined with Small World Vacations Exclusive Savings Offer of up to $1000](. One free currency offer per booking for US residents only. This offer is null and void if the vacation is cancelled. Local currency or agency check will be sent to US residents two weeks prior to departure via insured priority mail. Previously booked Adventures by Disney, Long Weekend Adventures or Adventures added to a Disney Cruise are not eligible. Adventure is calling… [Get your free price quote today for a vacation of a lifetime]( []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 up to 41% Off Rates for a 2-Bedroom Villa at Sheraton Vistana Villages or Sheraton Vistana Resort! Get super low rates of up to 41% off (sale rates start at around $140) for a spacious 2-bedroom villa that sleeps up to 8 for select dates now through March 15, 2018 with this MouseSavers exclusive offer! Plus, these Sheraton resorts have no resort fees, and parking and Wi-Fi are FREE! Hurry, you must book this offer by September 29, 2017.* This offer requires full prepayment and is non-refundable. [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]( but return to this email to use the links below to book this offer! 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 and Wi-Fi are 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 Wi-Fi and 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 March 15, 2018! Get up to 41% off best available rates for a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath Villa with a full kitchen when you stay of 3 or more nights:* - September 15 – November 19, 2017 - Rates start at $140/night! - November 25 – December 21, 2017 - Rates start at $147/night! - January 8 – March 15, 2018 - Rates start at $147/night! Hurry, you must book this offer by September 29, 2017, but availability at these rates is limited! Book early for best availability! This offer requires prepayment and is non-refundable. [See additional details below](#details).* - [Click here to book your stay at up to 41% off rates at Sheraton Vistana Villages!]( (Make sure that Special Rate: MSDEAL 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 and FREE Wi-Fi and 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 March 15, 2018! Get up to 41% off best available rates for a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath Villa with a full kitchen when you stay of 3 or more nights:* - September 15 – November 19, 2017 - Rates start at $135/night! - November 25 – December 21, 2017 - Rates start at $127/night! - January 8 – March 15, 2018 - Rates start at $138/night! Hurry, you must book this offer by September 29, 2017, but availability at these rates is limited! Book early for best availability! This offer requires prepayment and is non-refundable. [See additional details below](#details). - [Click here to book your stay at up to 41% off rates at Sheraton Vistana Resort!]( (Rate code MSDEAL should be checked.) []*These special offer rates must be paid in advance (prepaid) and are non-refundable. You must book this offer by 9/29/17 for select stays of three (3) or more nights during select dates listed above between 9/15/17 – 3/15/18. 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. --------------------------------------------------------------- []Get WAIVED Resort Fees PLUS Super Low Rates at Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – Lake Buena Vista! Pay NO resort fees — regularly $16.95/night — and get rates as low as $79/night for select stays now through December 31, 2017! You must book by September 30, 2017 but act fast for best availability! [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]( but return to this email to book the your stay with no resort fees! 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 MouseSavers readers who book by September 30, 2017 will also get WAIVED Resort Fees – a $16.95/night value! Stay: September 15 – December 31, 2017 - Rates from $79 weekdays (Sunday – Thursday) - Rates from $104 weekends (Friday – Saturday) Plus, you’ll receive: - WAIVED nightly resort fee of $16.95! Resort fee includes self-parking and scheduled shuttle service to Disney’s Ticket & Transportation Center and other area attractions. - Resort fee will show on your reservation at time of booking. Adjustment to resort fee will be made at check-in. - 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 September 30, 2017 to secure these low rates and receive WAIVED resort fees! - [Click here]( or call (866) 808-8833 and mention the MouseSavers Newsletter offer to get great low rates and pay NO RESORT FEES at Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – Lake Buena Vista! 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. Book a non-Pool View room and at check-in, you will be upgraded to Pool View if available. Note: Resort fee will show on your reservation at time of booking. Adjustment to resort fee will be made at check-in. *To receive these special rates and waived resort fee you must book online or by phone for the select dates listed above only. Rates are based on availability. Rates fluctuate during peak periods. 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 waived. Resort fee includes self-parking, in-room safe and scheduled shuttle service to Disney’s Ticket & Transportation Center and other area attractions. The resort fee will show on your reservation at time of booking. Adjustment to resort fee will be made at check-in. 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. []Magical Holidays Room-Only Discount Get up to 20% off at select Walt Disney World resorts for most dates 10/8/17 – 12/24/17 (blacked out Fridays and Saturdays from 10/8/17 – 11/11/17, plus Thanksgiving period, November 22-24). 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 10/7/17. - [Click here for full details on the Magical Holidays Room-Only Offer.]( - [Click here for full details on the Holiday Magic 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 12/24/17. 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 12/24/17. 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](. []Limited Time Extra Dining Discount For a limited time, select table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort hotels are adding an extra 20% to their regular discount for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club nembers and Tables in Wonderland members. This special 30% discount is available now through September 30, 2017, at select restaurants during the dinner meal period before 6:30 pm or after 8:30 pm. - [Click here for more information and a list of participating restaurants](. []Walt Disney World News --------------------------------------------------------------- []Walt Disney World Hotel Restaurants Join Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month For the first time, select Walt Disney World hotel restaurants are part of Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month that kicked off August 25 and runs through October 1, 2017. Magical Dining Month celebrates Orlando’s culinary scene with special prix fixe dinners at a multiple high-end Orlando restaurants. Participating Walt Disney World Resort hotel restaurants include: - Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - Jiko—The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Olivia’s Cafe at Disney’s Old Key West Resort - The Turf Club Bar and Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort - The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort The prix fixe menus at all Magical Dining Month restaurants feature three courses for $35 per person, including appetizer, entrée and dessert and cannot be combined with other offers, packages or discounts. - [Click here to make a reservation at a participating Disney restaurant](. - [Click here for more information about Magical Dining Month](. []Minnie’s Halloween Dine Returns to Hollywood & Vine Now through November 5, Minnie Mouse has invited all of her friends to Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where she’s hosting a Halloween celebration at lunch and dinner. This character dining experience features Minnie Mouse and friends dressed in their most festive Halloween attire and a Halloween-inspired buffet. From November 6, 2017 through January 7, 2018, Minnie Mouse will host Minnie’s Holiday Dine – a dinner (and lunch) party filled with holiday cheer and the joy of the season! Minnie’s Seasonal Dining events cost $53.25 per adult and $31.95 per child, tax included. Breakfast at Hollywood & Vine will continue to feature Disney Junior Play ‘n’ Dine with Jake, Sofia, Doc McStuffins and Handy Manny. []Return To Sleepy Hollow at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Return to Sleepy Hollow at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground includes a group viewing of the 1949 Disney animated film The Legend of Sleepy Hollow inside the resort’s Tri-Circle-D Ranch stables and a photo opportunity with the Headless Horseman. Return to Sleepy Hollow will take place at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground on September 29-October 2, October 5-9, 12-16, 19-23 and 26-31, at 8:00 and 10:00 pm. There is general seating and premium seating for this event. - [Click here for more information about Return to Sleepy Hollow](. []Sunset Seasons Greetings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios A new holiday celebration is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As the year draws to a close and night falls on Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sunset Boulevard will transform into an enchanted winter wonderland. Billboards come to life and tell a tale, courtesy of iconic characters sharing their love for the season. All the while, the Hollywood Tower Hotel—a.k.a. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror—magically transforms, bringing to life the characters’ stories. In 2017, Sunset Seasons Greetings will be from November 9 – December 31. - [Click here for more information about Sunset Seasons Greetings](. []Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns on December 16 Star Wars: Galactic Nights, which sold out last April, will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for one night on December 16, 2017. Held after park hours from 7 pm-midnight, this event will be filled with entertainment that celebrates the entire Star Wars saga. There will also be special photo opportunities, character greetings, a look at the ongoing Star Wars expansion coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and more. Select attractions will be open. Come dressed as your favorite character and celebrate all things Star Wars! Tickets cost $137.39 per adult and $132.06 per child (ages 9 and under), tax included. There are a limited number of tickets for this event. - [Click here for more information about Star Wars: Galactic Nights](. There is also a Galactic Tastings Sampler experience available during Star Wars: Galactic Nights. Tasting-sized sips and bites inspired by the stories and characters of Star Wars will be available at various locations throughout the park. With the Galactic Tasting Sampler, you can choose 5 items. - [Click here for more information about the Galactic Tastings Sampler]( []Disney After Hours Returns to Magic Kingdom in Early 2018 Disney After Hours events are limited to a small number of guests, allowing attendees to maximize their time in the park with little to no wait at 25 attractions and experiences, like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid, Space Mountain and many more. The Disney After Hours ticket allows park entry to the Magic Kingdom as early as 7 pm, which gives you time to enjoy the Happily Ever After fireworks, and then remain in the park for three hours past the park’s scheduled closing time. Disney After Hours event nights for 2018 are currently scheduled for January 19, 26, 30; February 8, 15; March 1 and 8. - [Click here for more information or to buy tickets to Disney After Hours.]( []New VIP Tour at Animal Kingdom The Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom explores the critters and creatures of Animal Kingdom at night! Plus, you get to enjoy certain attractions with FastPass+ access, including Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi R’ver Journey and Rivers of Light. The cost is $265.19 per person, tax included. Admission to Animal Kingdom is required. The tour takes approximately four hours, and there is a discount available for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club members and Disney Visa cardholders. - [Click here for more information or to book the Ultimate Nights of Adventures VIP Tour](. - [Click here for more information about Tours and Special Backstage Programs at Walt Disney World](. []Family-Style Coaster Part of New Toy Story Land A brand-new family coaster is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Slinky Dog Dash will be one of the new experiences found in the 11 acre Toy Story Land that opens next summer. This new coaster will send riders dipping, dodging and dashing around turns and drops that Andy has created to stretch Slinky and his coils to the max. Another planned attraction is Alien Swirling Saucers. This Pizza Planet toy play set is loaded with Aliens circling about in their flying saucers pulling along rocket ships full of Guests. The new land will also encompass one of the most popular Walt Disney World attractions – Toy Story Mania. []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! - [Limited time offer on Disneyland (California) tickets! Get adult 3-, 4- or 5-day Park Hopper tickets at the child price.]( 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. []Fall Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels Save up to 20% on premium rooms or up to 15% on standard rooms at the Grand Californian or up to 15% on premium rooms and 10% on standard rooms at Disneyland Hotel for most stays Sunday through Thursday October 22 through December 21, 2017. This offer can also be booked as a package by adding tickets, which would make it subject to package rules. Book by 11/14/17. - [Click here for full details on the Fall Room Offer.]( - [Click here for full details on the Fall Package Offer.]( []Late Summer Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels Save up to 30% on premium rooms or up to 25% on standard rooms at the Grand Californian or up to 25% on premium rooms and 20% on standard rooms at Disneyland Hotel for most stays Sunday through Thursday now through September 28, 2017. This offer can also be booked as a package by adding tickets, which would make it subject to package rules. Book by 9/28/17. - [Click here for full details on the Late Summer Room Offer.]( - [Click here for full details on the Late Summer Package Offer.]( []SUPER LOW RATES from $99 at Hilton Anaheim near DISNEYLAND Plus FREE Wi-Fi! Book by September 30, 2017 and get MouseSavers extra low rates from $99/night and FREE Wi-Fi ($12.95/day value) with this exclusive MouseSavers offer from our newest Anaheim Preferred Hotel! Stay select dates now through March 29, 2018. Conveniently located an easy walking distance from the main entrance to the Disneyland Resort, this is a truly grand hotel with a “big city” feel and numerous amenities. Availability is limited! Book now to lock in these exclusive rates! The Hilton Anaheim is an expansive resort hotel with over 1500 rooms and suites, conveniently located an easy walking distance from the main entrance to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. This is a truly grand hotel with a “big city” feeling about it — actually, it is sort of a mini-city unto itself. Drop your car off with the valet parking attendants (or park in their attached garage) and stroll into the awe-inspiring multi-story atrium lobby with its dual escalators, open-plan cocktail lounge, huge ceramic mural (created by the same artist who fabricated the beautiful tile murals at the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World) and families and conventioneers bustling to and fro. It’s impressive! To find out more about the Hilton Anaheim [click here]( but return to this email to book this exclusive offer not available elsewhere! rooms at Hilton Anaheim include all the amenities you would expect from a top-tier Hilton hotel. Rooms are equipped with a king bed or two queen beds and include a desk, 32” flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and Peter Thomas Roth toiletries. King rooms sleep up to 2 adults and double queen rooms sleep up to 4. Wi-Fi is available for $12.95/day (but is FREE with this offer). Some rooms on the upper floors have excellent views of the theme parks — you can watch the Disneyland fireworks out your window. The on-site amenities at Hilton Anaheim are astonishing in their variety and quality. There are three rooftop garden sundecks, a heated outdoor pool and four spas, and a pool bar and snack bar (open seasonally). For the kids, there’s a very nice outdoor water play area with a small water slide, dump bucket and a play structure with water sprayers. The health club & spa includes an indoor pool, spa, group exercise classes, cardiovascular and weight machines, sauna, steam, tanning, facials and massage — plus an indoor basketball court! There is a daily fee of $14 if you want to use the health club facilities. Those who like to dine well will be especially happy with the Hilton Anaheim’s broad selection of food options. The main restaurant, Mix, has a lovely breakfast buffet or a la carte breakfast, and table-service lunch and dinner. You can get a quick latte and muffin at the full-size Starbucks, and there’s also a food court with a Baja Fresh Express (tacos and burritos), Sbarro (pizza), Just Grillin’ (burgers & fries), and Submarina (sandwiches). Full room service is available from 6 am-midnight, and from May-September, the pool bar and grill has a great selection of sandwiches, salads and other fresh California cuisine. To get to and from the parks you can use the ART (Anaheim Resort Transportation) system for a small fee (about $3.50-$5 per person per day, depending on length of ticket). If you’re in a hurry, there are always cabs waiting out front, and it’s only about 3 minutes and $10 to Disneyland. Alternatively, it’s a simple 15-18 minute walk to the parks. If you’re bringing a car, you can self-park for $18 — or use valet parking for $24 per day. In our opinion, it’s well worth the extra $6 plus tip to use valet, which is much more convenient. If you’re looking for a high-end, luxurious hotel that’s walking distance from Disneyland, you really can’t do better than the Hilton Anaheim. Right now the Hilton Anaheim is offering MouseSavers readers this exclusive deal! Stay most dates September 15, 2017 – March 29, 2018* and get incredible rates as low as: - $99/night for a standard king room - $119/night for a king or double queen room with a pool view! - $159/night for a king or double queen room with a Disney view! Average rates at this hotel usually start at around $150 or higher! These special rates are available only through this offer. Rates vary based on availability; some dates will have higher rates. Check the “flexible dates” box to view lowest available rates for all dates. Some blackout dates apply. See below for details.* Plus you will receive: - FREE Wi-Fi! ($12.95/day value) Hurry, you must book by September 30, 2017! - [Click here to book this exclusive MouseSavers Hot Deals offer for Hilton Anaheim!]( (Corporate code 2744970 should be pre-filled. Make sure all other fields for Promotion Codes/Special Rates, etc. are empty.) *Book your room with the link above and you will receive the Hot Deals promotional rate at time of booking for each room type available. Rate displayed includes discount. Offer is based on availability and other restrictions and blackout dates apply. Offer cannot be booked by phone; available only through the Hilton website with the special link above. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Rate qualifies for Hilton Honors points or miles. Room rate is refundable/changeable up until 24 hours 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. The resort charges a daily self-parking fee of $18 plus tax. Valet parking is available for $24/day plus tax. In-room Wi-Fi is included in the room rate with this offer. Regular in-room Wi-Fi charge for non-Hilton Honors members is $12.95/daily. Standard king rooms sleep up to 2 adults and double queen rooms sleep up to 4. Cribs are available on request. A rollaway bed can be requested for an additional $25/day. Not all room types may be available for all dates. Rates as low as $99 are available for most nights during the offer period. Rates are based on availability. Some dates will be higher, but include the regular [MouseSavers.com 10% off best available rates](. Check the “flexible dates” box to view lowest available rates for all dates. Current blackout dates during the offer periods include: 10/3/17 – 10/5/17, 10/23/17 – 10/25/17, 11/3/17 – 11/4/17, 11/11/17 – 11/13/17, 1/7/18 – 1/11/18, 2/6/18, 2/16/18 – 2/18/18, 2/26/18 – 2/28/18, and 3/7/18 – 3/9/18. Additional blackout dates may apply. []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.]( []Fall Annual Passholder Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels Disneyland Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on rooms at a Disneyland Resort Hotel — including Grand Californian and Disneyland Hotel — most stays Sunday through Thursday nights October 22 through December 21, 2017. 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 12/21/17. - [Click here for details on the Fall Annual Passholder Offer.]( []Late Summer Annual Passholder Offer at Disneyland Resort Hotels Disneyland Annual Passholders can save up to 30% on rooms at a Disneyland Resort Hotel — including Grand Californian and Disneyland Hotel — most stays Sunday through Thursday nights through 9/28/17. 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 9/28/17. - [Click here for details on the Late Summer Annual Passholder Offer.]( [][]Disneyland (California) News --------------------------------------------------------------- []Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! to Transform Nightly During Halloween Time A new treat has been added to Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Each night, from September 15 through October 31, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will turn into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. In Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, Rocket finds his Guardians of the Galaxy pals trapped in the Fortress of The Collector and guests assist him with a daring escape plan. The Monsters After Dark transformation picks up moments afterward, as Rocket discovers that in the hurry to free his friends, they have inadvertently left Groot behind. Now Rocket needs to distract all the monsters he has unleashed inside the Fortress, and he enlists the guests to help while he rescues his little friend. As night falls, The Collector’s Fortress goes dark, alarms sound and all-new lighting on the exterior of the Fortress alerts guests that something inside has gone awry. In the Lobby of the Fortress, flashing alarms and creepy sounds signal that creatures have escaped their vitrine cages and all kinds of chaos is erupting. An all-new 1970s-style punk rock song, “Monsters After Dark,” was written especially for this attraction. Check the Disney California Adventure time guides for the start time of this transformation. - [Click here for more information about Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort]( []Experience Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Plaza de la Familia, an all-new festivity, begins September 15 at Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure. Plaza de la Familia is inspired by the tradition of Día de los Muertos that celebrates loved ones who have passed and honors the familial bonds that last forever. There will be special entertainment, storytelling, music and food. - [Click here for more information about Plaza de la Familia](. []Other Disney 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 Winter Aulani Offer Get up to 30% off an Ocean or Partial Ocean View room when you book a 5-night or longer stay at Aulani. Get up to 25% off a Standard, Island Garden or Poolside View room when you book a 4-night stay at Aulani. Offer available for stays January 7 through March 22, 2018. Book by 2/12/18. 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. Book by 10/24/17. - [Click here for more information about Aulani Resort offers.]( []Discounts on Adventures by Disney Save on select Adventures by Disney itineraries for departures in 2017 and 2018. 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. - [Click here for more information about Adventures by Disney offers.]( []Other Disney News --------------------------------------------------------------- []Experience Frozen on Broadway with Adventures by Disney in 2018 In 2018, the Adventures by Disney New York City Long Weekend trip will include tickets Disney’s newest Broadway musical, Frozen. This all new production features state-of-the-art stagecraft and more than twice as many songs as the original film. This itinerary also includes a Broadway Theater Workshop where you learn the music and dance steps from one of the songs in the show. This trip also includes a visit to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and a behind-the-scenes look at Good Morning America. - To learn more about Adventure by Disney vacations, visit [MouseSavers.com](. - To book an Adventures by Disney vacation, contact [Small World Vacations](. - [Click here to read Sarah’s trip report on the Adventures by Disney New York City Long Weekend](. []That’s it for this month! Look for a new MouseSavers Newsletter on October 16th! 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! If you no longer wish to receive this monthly newsletter from [MouseSavers.com]( or if you need to change something about your subscription, simply go to the bottom of this page and click where it says “To unsubscribe/change profile.” If that link does not work, please visit the [Newsletter Help]( page on MouseSavers.com. 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