Disney News: Star Wars Dessert Party, Castaway Cay Honored & More

Here’s our latest roundup of news from all the Disney Destinations we proudly offer to our customers.

The Dessert Party You Are Looking for!

If you are a Star Wars fan … be sure you don’t miss the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.

The party begins at Star Wars Launch Bay, where you will enjoy an out-of-this-world selection of Star Wars-themed desserts, drinks and other tempting treats. For sweets, there’s the Blue Milk Panna Cotta with crispy pearls, chocolate Darth Vader-themed cupcakes with peanut butter icing and Raspberry Mousse Domes just to name a few!

And on the savory side, there’s cheese, charcuterie, roasted red pepper hummus, black bean dip with sriracha sauce and smoked sea-salted flatbread.

Non-alcoholic beverages are available. And for Guests 21 and over, there’s the Lightspeed Margarita, as well as beer and wine selections.

Following dessert, you are escorted to an exclusive reserved viewing area to watch Disney Movie Magic (a projection show featuring favorite Disney films) and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, which features state-of-the-art projections, lighting, lasers and pyrotechnics.

To remember the unique evening for a long time, you will receive a souvenir Star Wars novelty stein.

The price is $79 per adult (age 10 and over) and $45 per child (age 3-9). Tax and gratuity are included. Disney’s Hollywood Studios admission is required and is not included in the price.

The force is strong with this dessert party, so be sure to book it soon!

Please note check-in takes place in front of Star Wars Launch Bay, located in the Animation Courtyard. Seating is available banquet-style, where Guests may be seated with other parties. If your Clients are traveling with another party, please request seating in advance as the location may not be able to accommodate all parties upon arrival. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consumer alcoholic beverages. A valid form of government identification will be required to verify age. Disney Dining Plan entitlements may not be redeemed for this event. Entertainment is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Cruise Critic Names Castaway Cay the Best Cruise Line Private Island for the Third Year in a Row

The votes have been tallied! We’re thrilled to share that Cruise Critic members have recognized Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay, as the “Best Cruise Line Private Island” for its 2018 Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards, making this the third year in a row!

But that’s not all! Castaway Cay was also voted the Top Rated Overall island in all of the Caribbean.

What makes Cruise Critic’s Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards so exciting is that the awards are given based exclusively on consumer ratings and reviews posted to the Cruise Critic website over the past year.

One Cruise Critic member said: “They have done such a nice job of making the island a special place for everyone. It was our first time over at the adult-only beach, and that was even more awesome.”

Castaway Cay is a tropical island paradise exclusively reserved for Disney Cruise Line Guests. With activities for everyone in the family, from animal encounters and snorkeling, to bike rentals and private cabanas, your family will have countless ways to create amazing vacation memories. Luckily, the year-round Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy sailings from Port Canaveral, Florida, all include a full day at Castaway Cay!

Festival of the Lion King Dining Packages Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

You can now receive the royal treatment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park with two all-new Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages! Simba and his friends are inviting Guests to join in the festivities with a delicious meal at Tiffins Restaurant followed by special VIP seating at one of the most popular shows at Walt Disney World® Resort.

For both dining packages (Tier I and Tier II), you can savor a delectable lunch or dinner at Tiffins Restaurant on Discovery Island. You’ll enjoy a world-class three-course meal that includes one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert, and your choice of wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage.

This seasonally-inspired menu features unique dishes from around the world. On the appetizer menu, Guest will begin their feast with items such as Avocado-and-Tomato Salad, Spiced Chickpea Falafel, and Charred Octopus. And for the main course, you can choose from a selection of mouthwatering entrées like Kamo Ramen (duck confit, soft-poached egg, spiced coconut broth, alba mushrooms, and chili-lime cashew), Shrimp and Grits (with Gulf white shrimp, Anson Mills grits, applewood smoked bacon, heirloom tomatoes, and smoked pepper jam), Surf and Turf (with grilled local beef tenderloin, butter poached lobster tail, Yukon gold potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and Cape Mountain Whiskey butter), or Fort McCoy Beef Tenderloin (with char-crusted beef tenderloin, loaded crushed potato, seasonal vegetables, bacon-sherry vinaigrette, and crispy shallots).

And of course there’s already room for a decadent dessert. Guests can indulge in the Guava Mousse, South American Ganache, or the Whipped Cheesecake.

Along with their meal, you will receive special vouchers for priority reserved VIP seating at Festival of the Lion King, a Broadway-style show filled with pageantry, puppetry, and popular songs from the film. You’ll even receive a commemorative cast photo that captures the moment forever.

With the Tier I dining package, Guests will continue the fun with a unique safari tour through the African outback, where over 34 distinct wildlife species seemingly roam free. Escorted by a special guide, Guests will ride through rugged terrain to see some of the world’s most exotic animals in their unique habitats. Tour guides will provide interesting information on the land and its residents for an unforgettable expedition.

The Tier I Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Package (which includes lunch or dinner at Tiffins Restaurant, priority VIP seating at Festival of the Lion King, and a safari tour) is $99 per adult and $49 per children ages 3-9 (tax and gratuities not included).

The Tier II Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Package (which includes lunch or dinner at Tiffins Restaurant and priority reserved seating at Festival of the Lion King) is $74 per adult and $29 for children ages 3-9 (tax and gratuities not included).

The Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages are available daily through Nov. 21, 2018. Space is limited – so be sure to book today! All menu items and event experiences are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Itinerary Spotlight: Culture, Cuisine, Temples and Tai Chi in Southeast Asia with Adventures by Disney

Beauty and magic abounds in the Southeast Asian countries of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. You can explore the splendor of these locales with Adventures by Disney®, including taking part in local customs like a sunrise alms ceremony with monks, savoring a regional cooking class, connecting with the majesty of temples such as Angkor Wat, studying Tai Chi with a master and so much more.

Filled with history and tradition, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia each offers its own natural beauty, artistic elegance and philosophies of living that permeate everything from their martial arts and religious practices to their delicious regional cuisine. You can experience the world together with your loved ones on this amazing trip!

Contact us today for more details on this amazing 12-day, 11-night Adventures by Disney vacation or any of the other great destinations they visit.

Disney Junior Star Vampirina Is Coming to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time

After debuting last fall on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, “Vampirina” has become one of the newest hit series for kids and families, ranking among the top five series on TV among girls ages 2 – 5. Now, the star of the show is making her way to Disney Parks, just in time for Halloween!

“Vampirina” blends spooky fun, heartfelt storytelling and Broadway-caliber music in stories that follow Vampirina (aka “Vee”) as she faces the joys and trials of being the new kid in town, including making friends and attending a new school in the human world. Along the way, Vee learns that it may be easier to blend in with her peers, but it’s more valuable to celebrate the qualities that make each individual unique.

Vampirina will be arriving at Disneyland® Resort this fall for Halloween Time. Guests will get to meet her at Disney California Adventure® Park starting Sept. 7, 2018, and Vee will also be making special appearances during the Frightfully Fun Parade at Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park, offered select nights Sept. 19-Oct. 31, 2018. Later this year, she will also join the high-energy cast of “Disney Junior Dance Party!”

Starting Sept. 30, 2018, Vampirina will begin making visits to Walt Disney World® Resort as well, where she’ll join her pals for breakfast at Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine. Later this fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, Guests will have a chance to meet her in the Animation Courtyard, and of course, she’ll be part of the fun at the all-new “Disney Junior Dance Party!”