This week at Walt Disney World, Disney offers deep discounts for guests visiting this summer, offering free dining and girft cards to resort guests, plus Epcot gets a special visit from the US Navy Blue Angels and the replacement for Happy HalloWishes is finally announced.
Outside Walt Disney World, Universal confirms its holiday plans, SeaWorld announces a spring discount and Busch Gardens announces prizes for its annual 5k!
1. US Navy Blue Angels to fly over Epcot next month
The United States Navy’s Blue Angel squadron is scheduled to make a fly over of Epcot on May 2 2019 with two passes, first in a formation flight, and the second a Delta break over the iconic Spaceship Earth. The team will be honoring Military Appreciation Month in May.
2. New discounts and deals available for summer travellers
This week Disney has released some brand new discounts and deals for guests visiting the resort this summer. First up, guests can receive a FREE quick service meal per person (ages 3 and up), with the purchase of a non-discounted 4-night/5-day room and theme park ticket package at select Disney Moderate and Value Resort hotels.Offer valid for arrivals most nights from May 28 through August 21, 2019, and must be booked before June 30, 2019.
In addition to this offer, Disney is offering guests who visit in June a Disney Gift Card at check-in, the value of which is based on Resort Category and length stay:
Disney Value Resorts: $10 per room per night
Disney Moderate Resorts: $15 per room per night
Disney Deluxe Resorts: $20 per room per night
Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts: $25 per room per night
Guests who want to take advantage of this offer can book through August 26, 2019.
3. New show confirmed for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
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Neither the 2018 nor the 2017 edition of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party featured any new shows or entertainment offerings, but it looks like this temporary dry spell is ending in 2019, as this year’s event will feature a brand new nighttime show. Though we’ve been expecting this change since the end of Wishes in 2016, Disney has finally announced that the long-running Happy HalloWishes will not be returning, and its its place will be a new show that will feature state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting and dazzling fireworks that come together to tell a not-so-scary story about how anything can happen on Halloween night.
According to Disney the show will take guests along on a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house. The journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains.
4. Rivers of Light: We Are One to debut next month
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5. The Trophy Room at Disney Springs to close May 31st
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The Trophy Store, which is inspired by Michael Jordan’s Trophy Room and sells sneakers and sports memorabilia, will be closing its Disney Springs location on May 31st. After this time this brand will be shifting operations to online-only as the boutique relocates in the Orlando area.
6. Adventureland Camel at Magic Kingdom currently under refurbishment
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Guests visiting Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom might have noticed that the Spitting Camel in front of The Magic Carpets of Aladdin has been missing for the past few weeks. However, this removal is only temporary as the camel is currently undergoing refurbishment and is expected to return to the park in all his expectorating glory later this spring.
7. Universal confirms dates for holiday celebration
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It may still be springtime, but Universal Orlando Resort just confirmed dates for its 2019 holiday celebration. Guests who visit the resort between November 16, 2019 and January 5, 2020, can experience all that Universal has to offer during this special season, including The GrinchMas Who-Liday Spectacular, The Universal Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s, and Christmas is in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
8. Busch Gardens Tampa announces prizes for Run for the Fund 5k
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The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund’s Run for the Fund 5K gives participants the opportunity to make a difference and support animal conservation efforts worldwide, and will take place in just a few weeks on May 19, 2019. And for the first time, those who finish ahead of the pack will recieve a complimentary Annual Pass!
First Place – Gold Annual Pass
Second Place – Silver Annual Pass
Third Place – Bronze Annual Pass
9. SeaWorld Orlando offering spring discounts for Florida Residents
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Florida Residents looking to visit SeaWorld Orlando can take advantage of some special pricing between now and May 5th. Single park tickets can be purchased for $81.99 and must be used by May 24, 2019. Two-day, two-park tickets (Which include admission to Aquatica) can be purchased for $104.99 and must be used by June 23, 2019.
