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Like a passport specially for your palate, the EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival is a magical taste tour—one that whisks you off on a fun and flavorful journey across six continents. It’s a delicious celebration filled with global marketplaces, live entertainment and more. Sip, savor and stroll your way through EPCOT®, as you delight in some of your favorite flavors, and try plenty of new ones along the way. Check out these details for EPCOT® International Food and Wine Festival, taking place July 27 - November 18!  Global Marketplaces Global Marketplaces throughout World Showcase to sip, savor and stroll your festival favorites and new delights! Emile’s Fromage Montage Families can enjoy Emile’s Fromage Montage where they can sample a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways. Grab your Festival Passport and purchase any five cheese dishes listed in the back of the Festival Passport to collect a stamp. Once you’ve collected five stamps, head to Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE to redeem a sweet treat unique to the festival.  Eat to the Beat The Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare is ready to serve up some piping hot tunes! This year, we’re following the same recipe as our recent festivals, with internationally recognized artists as well as local bands bringing their sizzling sounds to the America Gardens Theatre stage. Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Embark on a Ratatouille-inspired adventure that’s très magnifique! Kids of all ages can search for Remy on a savory scavenger hunt around the Festival.  All the magic kicks off this summer at EPCOT®. Reach out to your Whimsical Wishes Travel Advisor to plan your trip to the EPCOT® International Food and Wine Festival or click here to get started.
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 Gather round goblins, gargoyles, ghosts and all! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is making its return to Magic Kingdom® Park! Bring on the bats and join for a ghoulishly good time, 7 p.m.–midnight on select nights August 11 – November 1, 2023. Come on...Let’s Boo This.
Get into the spirit (and into your costumes*) for this exciting event that comes complete with exclusive offerings like the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show. During this spellbinding soiree at Cinderella Castle, the Sanderson Sisters run amuck, using their magic to throw the party of their afterlife alongside an ensemble of their most fiendish friends. Then slither, walk, creep or crawl to Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade where the Headless Horseman himself begins the festivities down Main Street, U.S.A.®. Here, you can spot floats filled with Disney Characters dressed in their Halloween best. Watch sparks of magic fly with a spirited performance from the Haunted Mansion® graveyard diggers. See some favorite Disney villains. Plus, so much more. Of course, Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without candy, so satisfy your sweet tooth as you trick-or-treat throughout the Park. There are even special, allergy-friendly options so everyone can join in the fun! Be sure to put on your big ol’ pumpkin grin for photos with some favorite Characters…. and for enchanting new photo ops celebrating Magic Kingdom® Park. Need to squeal out your excitement? Hop on popular attractions as they showcase some spooky twists just for the occasion. And watch the skies above Cinderella Castle come alive as frights take flight during Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular hosted by Jack Skellington. This can’t-miss nighttime extravaganza features projections, special effects and lighting mixed with fireworks, music, and Characters. Capacity for this event is limited, so reach out to your Whimsical Wishes Travel Advisor to secure your tickets. It’s fun for ghosts and ghouls of all ages, so the only thing truly scary would be missing out! Click here to get started. Entertainment offerings subject to change without notice. Please choose costumes that are not obstructive or offensive. Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket valid only during specific event dates and hours. Inclement weather conditions may also affect outdoor entertainment.  More of a good thing is always a great thing. And more Disney magic just might be the best thing of all. That’s exactly what you get at an H2O Glow Disney After Hours Event. You get three hours––after hours––in Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park on select nights May 20 – September 2, 2023. This special event is held from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. And you can get a head start on the fun by entering the park at 6:00 PM—a couple of hours before the event officially begins. That’s more time for riding popular attractions, enjoying incredible experiences and beyond. And more time for making the absolute most out of your Walt Disney World experience.  Of course, sometimes less is also more. So, you get that too. Lower wait times, that is. All attractions at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will be available during this event, so dive into the excitement that awaits after the gates close.  Of course, that’s all just for starters. To make these already awesome evenings even better, your event ticket also includes complimentary ice cream treats, popcorn and select beverages (available during event hours only). Theme Park closing times vary. Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket valid only during specific event dates and hours. Attractions and offerings subject to change without notice. Available attractions at Disney H2O Glow After Hours subject to change due to inclement weather or other reasons. Complimentary treats and select beverages available during event hours only. Want to add a night out at Typhoon Lagoon to your Walt Disney World vacation this summer? Reach out to your Whimsical Wishes Travel Advisor or click here to get started.
Save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World® Resort for stays most nights July 11 through September 28, 2023.  Experience the same legendary detail, service and storytelling found in Walt Disney World® Theme Parks when you book a stay at a Disney Resort hotel. From unique accommodations to distinctive dining options, themed rooms and more, Disney Resort hotels offer Guests a variety of options that exemplify the Disney Difference. As a Guest, you’ll enjoy:
 The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Additional per-adult charges may apply if there are more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. Valid admission and a Park reservation are required to enjoy Theme Parks and special events and are not included in this offer. Want to book your trip to Walt Disney World for this summer? Reach out to your Whimsical Wishes Travel Advisor for more information or click here to get started.
Ready. Set. Launch into TRON Lightcycle / Run – a high-tech, high-speed thrill ride that pushes past the limits of what you have experienced at Magic Kingdom® Park. Ride your own lightcycle and accelerate in the fastest coaster in Disney Parks history.  Enter the Grid, a digital world with no horizons from the world of TRON. Slalom through glowing Energy Gates to the sound of adrenaline-pumping music and the hums and whirs of your lightcycle. With your team you’ll compete in the ultimate race against the Grid’s most challenging Programs. Prepare to win.
Your turn begins April 4, 2023, at Walt Disney World® Resort. Save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World® Resort for stays most nights April 10 through July 10, 2023. Other savings available most nights in March 2023.  STAY IN THE MAGIC! Experience the same legendary detail, service and storytelling found in Walt Disney World® Theme Parks when you book a stay at a Disney Resort hotel. From unique accommodations to distinctive dining options, themed rooms and more, Disney Resort hotels offer Guests a variety of options that exemplify the Disney Difference. As a Guest, you’ll enjoy:
Both a Theme Park reservation via the Disney Park Pass system and valid Theme Park ticket for the same Park on the same date are required for each person in your party ages 3 and up (limit one park per day). Reservations are limited and subject to availability. View the park reservation availability calendar.  Minimum 4-day Theme Park Ticket required. Minimum 4-night length of stay required. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and Cabins at Copper Creek Villas& Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Gratuities are not included. Valid admission and a Park reservation are required. The digital Disney Dining Promo Card is redeemable at select participating food and beverage locations at the Walt Disney World Resort. Locations that are unable to accept the Disney Dining Promo Card include but are not limited to: Merchandise locations and candy kitchens, dining locations at Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, Walt Disney World Official Hotels at Bonnet Creek, and Walt Disney World Gateway Hotels. The digital Disney Dining Promo Card is not valid after September 30, 2023. Issued by, and represents a legal obligation solely of, Disney Gift Card Services Inc. Lost, damaged or stolen cards may be replaced only if original proof-of-purchase receipt and complete card number are provided. For card balance inquiries, call (877) 650-4327 Want to learn more about this special offer? Reach out to your Whimsical Wishes travel advisor or click here to get started.
Get up to $750 on a Disney Dining Promo Card with a purchase of a non-discounted 5-night/4-day Walt Disney Travel Co. room and ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels. For arrivals most nights 7/1-7/10 & 8/1-9/14.  STAY IN THE MAGIC! Experience the same legendary detail, service and storytelling found in Walt Disney World® Theme Parks when you book a stay at a Disney Resort hotel. From unique accommodations to distinctive dining options, themed rooms and more, Disney Resort hotels offer Guests a variety of options that exemplify the Disney Difference. As a Guest, you’ll enjoy:
Both a Theme Park reservation via the Disney Park Pass system and valid Theme Park ticket for the same Park on the same date are required for each person in your party ages 3 and up (limit one park per day). Reservations are limited and subject to availability. View the park reservation availability calendar.  Minimum 4-day Theme Park Ticket required. Minimum 4-night length of stay required. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and Cabins at Copper Creek Villas& Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Gratuities are not included. Valid admission and a Park reservation are required. The digital Disney Dining Promo Card is redeemable at select participating food and beverage locations at the Walt Disney World Resort. Locations that are unable to accept the Disney Dining Promo Card include but are not limited to: Merchandise locations and candy kitchens, dining locations at Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, Walt Disney World Official Hotels at Bonnet Creek, and Walt Disney World Gateway Hotels. The digital Disney Dining Promo Card is not valid after September 30, 2023. Issued by, and represents a legal obligation solely of, Disney Gift Card Services Inc. Lost, damaged or stolen cards may be replaced only if original proof-of-purchase receipt and complete card number are provided. For card balance inquiries, call (877) 650-4327. Want to learn more about this special offer? Reach out to your Whimsical Wishes travel advisor or click here to get started.
Save up to $400 on a 4-night/4-Day Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights 12/11–12/25/22 and 1/2–3/30/23!  Experience the same legendary detail, service and storytelling found in Walt Disney World® Theme Parks when you book a stay at a Disney Resort hotel. From unique accommodations to distinctive dining options, themed rooms and more, Disney Resort hotels offer Guests a variety of options that exemplify the Disney Difference. As a Disney Resort Guest, you’ll enjoy:
The Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration ends March 31, 2023 so don't miss your chance to be a part of it. Reach out to your Whimsical Wishes Travel Advisor or click here to get started. The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same package. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Additional per-adult charges may apply if there are more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. 2-day minimum ticket, 2-night minimum length of stay required. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort - The Little Mermaid standard rooms. Valid admission and a Park reservation are required to enjoy Theme Parks and special events and are not included in this offer.
Starting November 11, prepare for a spectacular season of holiday joy during the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World® Resort. In all four Theme Parks and Disney Springs®, you’ll discover incredible EARidescence and countless ways to make memories as you get wrapped up in everything from delightful décor to exciting entertainment and sensational shopping.  You’ll feel extra merry and bright at Magic Kingdom® Park thanks to sensational sights, lights, holiday castle projections, decorations with all the trimmings, plus greetings with Santa himself. And in between holiday projection moments after the sun sets, Cinderella Castle becomes a 50th Anniversary Beacon of Magic*, casting a dazzling glow that sparkles with pixie dust. On select nights, you can even experience Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party**, a separate, paid-ticket event that features Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. Plus, you can enjoy more than 20 attractions, a sleigh full of Character moments, magical “snowfalls”, complimentary treats and more.  At Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, festive décor and decked-out flotillas with some of your favorite Disney Characters (and Santa) await. Listen as holiday music with a worldly beat fills the air. Discover a Merry Menagerie—life-size, artisan-sculpted animal puppets—as they roam Discovery Island ® during the day. And when evening comes, Beacons of Magic* and Holiday Awakenings will alternate on the Tree of Life®…one shining with a warm and glorious light as enchanted fireflies gather to call forth the magic of nature; the other coming to life with a series of wintry tales, complemented by familiar and heartwarming holiday music.  Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, get ready to be swept up in Yuletide adventures like Sunset Seasons Greetings on The Hollywood Tower Hotel. Boasting amazing effects and “snow”, this experience also includes songs and cheer brought to you through on-screen appearances by Mickey, Minnie, Olaf and friends. You can even catch the Santa Claus Merry Motorcade and wave to the big guy himself. And beginning at the top of the night, Sunset Seasons Greetings will intermix with Beacons of Magic* for an even more unforgettable sight.  Starting November 25, EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth will inspire you with the Candlelight Processional – a joyous retelling of the Christmas Story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by amazing singers and orchestration. You can also savor treasured recipes from around the globe at Holiday Kitchens throughout the Park…and embark on a sweet Holiday Cookie Stroll while you’re at it. During your tour around the world, you’ll also discover festively dressed performers bringing time-honored traditions to life – you may even spot Santa, as well.
Finally, at Disney Springs®, you’ll find Happily Whatever You’re After. Shop more than 100 retail destinations complete with unique holiday gifts, signature Disney apparel, 50th Anniversary celebration must-haves and more. You’re sure to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list (including yourself)! Plus, among all the delightful decorations, you can experience The Disney Springs® Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth, live entertainment and a visit with Santa. Do you want to experience the joy of the season at Walt Disney World® Resort? Reach out to your Whimsical Wishes Travel Advisor or click here to get started. Do you still believe in holiday magic? Discover it again at the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park! And it’s all happening during the 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World® Resort.  Join Mickey and the gang as they host the happiest holiday party of the season! There, you can marvel at Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, a dazzling nighttime spectacular full of festive cheer! See Santa and real toy soldiers make their way through the Park as part of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. Dance along with some Disney pals at A Totally Tomorrowland® Christmas. And don’t miss Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration–a festive stage show that fills the air with music, laughter and shimmering snowflakes. Plus, throughout the night you’ll find Character Greeting Experiences, an enchanting “snowfall” on Main Street, U.S.A.®, complimentary treats like hot cocoa and cookies, plus a commemorative 50th Anniversary celebration holiday keepsake!  The holiday magic shines bright on select very merry nights during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park, November 8–December 22!
Want to learn more? Reach out to your Whimsical Wishes travel advisor or click here to get started. Entertainment offerings subject to change without notice. Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket. Ticket valid only during specific event hours and subject to availability. |
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