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Disney Has Increased Theme Park Ticket Prices

June 2, 2013 by Siera 9 Comments

It’s that time of year again… It’s time for Disney to increase their theme park ticket prices. As of today, Disney has increased theme park ticket prices at both the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California.

For the first time, Disney will charge more for a one-day ticket to the Magic Kingdom than the other three theme parks. A one-day Magic Kingdom ticket will now cost $95 for adults and children ages 10 years and above. For children ages 3 to 9, these tickets will cost $89. A one-day ticket for any of the other parks costs $90.

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Filed Under: Disneyland, News, Orlando Sentinel, Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Annual Passes, disney world tickets, Disneyland tickets, Park Hopper, Ticket Prices

Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney

June 1, 2013 by Sunshine 1 Comment

This event is dedicated to all things automotive including Disney Pixar’s Cars and a dynamic car show featuring 150 vehicles that culminates with an awards parades ceremony featuring 50+ winners!

This Father’s Day Weekend, hit the road for an unforgettable automobile extravaganza! Starting Saturday morning and ending Sunday evening when a Best Of Show winner is crowned, you won’t want to miss a single magic moment Car Masters Weekend has to offer!

Car Masters Weekend
June 15 to June 16, 2013
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Cars Meet ‘n’ Greet — Take pictures and get to know some of your favorite Characters from Cars and Cars 2, including Lightning McQueen, Mater and Finn McMissile.
Downtown Disney Car Show — Lock your eyes on over 150 classic, muscle and exotic cars along the promenade. Pick your favorites and see which ones win awards.

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Filed Under: Events, News, Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney World Tagged With: car masters weekend, Cars, Downtown Disney, Pixar

Jiko Presents the South African Winemakers Tour!

June 1, 2013 by Sunshine Leave a Comment

Thursday, June 13th 2013
6:00pm Reception/6:30pm Dinner
$160, plus tax and gratuity
Business Casual Evening Attire
Meet in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Lobby, Sunset Lounge

Please see below for the dinner menu.

For reservations please contact Victoria Thompson at Victoria.j.thompson@disney.com.
Each event is limited to 40 guests. Each event requires a credit card guarantee, and there is a 3 day cancellation policy.

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Filed Under: Events, Food, News, Parks & Resorts Tagged With: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko, South African Winemakers Tour, Sunset Lounge, Tables in Wonderland

Save $50 on Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom

May 31, 2013 by Siera 1 Comment

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Wild Africa Trek

Have you ever experienced the Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida?

In case you aren’t familiar with this adventure, the Wild Africa Trek is a three-hour VIP guided tour that offers guests up-close views of some of the park’s animals by foot, by safari vehicle, and by rope bridge. You can see many animals you may see on the tour, including giraffes, crocodiles, hippos and many more.

There is a special offer right now for the Wild Africa Trek! You can now get $50 off the price of your experience when you book a Wild Africa Trek for 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m. or 3:15 p.m., now through October 26, 2013.

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Filed Under: Attractions, Deals, Disney Deals and Discounts, Do and See, News, News, Parks & Resorts, Savings Tagged With: animal kingdom, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Tour, Wild Africa Trek

Be Our Guest Restaurant Honored with National Innovation Award

May 31, 2013 by Sunshine 1 Comment

Just six months after opening its doors, Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park earned national recognition for the groundbreaking dining experience being provided to guests in New Fantasyland.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts received an Operator Innovation Award from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) for the technology at the restaurant. An independent panel of expert judges recognized Disney for driving advancement in the foodservice industry.

“The 2013 Operator Innovations Awards winners redefine how the industry views innovation and will serve as the benchmark for other operators to apply the same innovative spirit within their own operations,” said Jeffrey W. Davis, convention chair for NRA Show 2013.

At Be Our Guest Restaurant, state-of-the-art touch-screen terminals allow guests to customize their orders so chefs can efficiently prepare and serve a meals to their liking. The personalized, streamlined experience enables Be Our Guest restaurant to serve more than 3,000 meals at lunch each day.

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