{"id":4682,"date":"2018-04-27T11:38:04","date_gmt":"2018-04-27T16:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4682"},"modified":"2018-04-27T11:38:04","modified_gmt":"2018-04-27T16:38:04","slug":"disney-news-toy-story-fastpass-eat-to-the-beat-line-up-mickeys-party-tickets-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4682","title":{"rendered":"Disney News: Toy Story FastPass, Eat to the Beat Line-Up, Mickey’s Party Tickets & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here are some news items that caught our eye regarding the various Disney Destinations<\/a> we offer as vacation options.
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FastPass+ for Toy Story Land Opens to Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests, Special Extra Magic Hours To Be Offered<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you counting down the days until Toy Story Land opens at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios\u00ae on June 30, 2018? Today, we have some exciting news to share \u2013 FastPass+ reservations are now open for Guests staying at select Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort hotels.<\/p>\n

FastPass+ reservations are available for attractions in the land. Guests who are up to 60 days from their Walt Disney World Resort hotel check-in can choose one FastPass+ reservation for one of the Toy Story Land attractions, plus two other attractions in the park such as Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™, and more, depending on availability.<\/p>\n

But FastPass+ reservations are just one of the ways you can experience Toy Story Land. Beginning July 1, 2018, Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios will also operate from 8 a.m-10:30 p.m. for a limited time. In addition, even more Extra Magic Hour opportunities will be available including daily morning Extra Magic Hours, plus evening Extra Magic Hours offered once per week.<\/p>\n

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Sheila E, 98 Degrees, MercyMe, Tauren Wells Bring Magic to 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019re excited to give you an update on the \u201cEat to the Beat\u201d concert series for this year\u2019s Epcot\u00ae International Food and Wine Festival, taking place this fall at Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort.<\/p>\n

New to this year\u2019s concert series will be percussionist extraordinaire and singer Sheila E and \u201880s Canadian rockers Glass Tiger. 98 Degrees \u2013 featuring brothers and \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d alums Nick and Drew Lachey \u2013 also bring their smooth harmonies to the festival. Maybe they\u2019ll sing \u201cTrue To Your Heart\u201d from Disney\u2019s \u201cMulan\u201d? And, if that weren\u2019t enough, entertainer Jim Belushi brings his rhythm-and-blues band The Sacred Hearts to the festival this year.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s lineup also will include two Contemporary Christian music artists: MercyMe, who successfully branched out from music this year with the hit film based on lead singer Bart Mallard\u2019s life called \u201cI Can Only Imagine\u201d; and former \u201cRoyal Tailor\u201d front man Tauren Wells, who has found mainstream success this year, touring with Mariah Carey and Lionel Richie.<\/p>\n

Returning favorites include \u201880s pop stars Tiffany and Billy Ocean, \u201990s hit makers like Hanson and Everclear; and swing-meisters Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, who close out the festival as they have for the last couple of years.<\/p>\n

The lineup so far is:<\/p>\n

8\/30-31 \u2013 Blue October \u2013 \u201cInto the Ocean\u201d
\n9\/1-3 \u2013 Tiffany \u2013 \u201cI Think We\u2019re Alone Now\u201d
\n9\/4-5 \u2013 MercyMe \u2013 \u201cI Can Only Imagine\u201d NEW
\n9\/6-7 \u2013 Glass Tiger \u2013 \u201cDon\u2019t Forget Me (When I\u2019m Gone) NEW
\n9\/8-9 \u2013 Tauren Wells \u2013 \u201cHills and Valleys\u201d NEW
\n9\/10-11 \u2013 Postmodern Jukebox
\n9\/12-13 \u2013 TBD
\n9\/14-16 \u2013 Baha Men \u2013 \u201cWho Let The Dogs Out\u201d
\n9\/17-19 \u2013 TBD
\n9\/20-21 \u2013 Living Color \u2013 \u201cCult of Personality\u201d
\n9\/22-23 \u2013 Sheila E \u2013 \u201cThe Glamorous Life\u201d NEW
\n9\/24-26 \u2013 Sugar Ray \u2013 \u201cEvery Morning\u201d
\n9\/27-28 \u2013 David Cook \u2013 \u201cLight On\u201d
\n9\/29-30 \u2013 Jeffrey Osbourne \u2013 \u201cOn The Wings of Love\u201d
\n10\/1-2 \u2013 Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts \u2013 Various Hits
\n10\/3-4 \u2013 Everclear \u2013 \u201cSanta Monica\u201d
\n10\/5-7 \u2013 Mark Wills \u2013 \u201c19 Somethin\u2019\u201d
\n10\/8-10 \u2013 Air Supply \u2013 \u201cAll Out Of Love\u201d
\n10\/11-12 \u2013 TBD
\n10\/13-14 \u2013 TBD
\n10\/15-16 \u2013 98 Degrees \u2013 \u201cGive Me Just One Night (Una Noche)\u201d NEW
\n10\/17-18 \u2013 38 Special \u2013 \u201cHold On Loosely\u201d
\n10\/19-21 \u2013 Devon Allman Project \u2013 \u201cRagged and Dirty\u201d
\n10\/22-23 \u2013 TBD
\n10\/24-25 \u2013 Billy Ocean \u2013 \u201cGet Outta My Dreams\u201d
\n10\/26-28 \u2013 Starship featuring Mickey Thomas \u2013 \u201cWe Built This City\u201d
\n10\/29-31 \u2013 Hanson \u2013 \u201cMMMBop\u201d
\n11\/1-2 \u2013 TBD
\n11\/3-4 \u2013 Taylor Dayne \u2013 \u201cProve Your Love\u201d
\n11\/5-7 \u2013 Boyz II Men \u2013 \u201cEnd Of The Road\u201d
\n11\/8-9 \u2013 The Hooters \u2013 \u201cAnd We Danced\u201d
\n11\/10-12 \u2013 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy \u2013 \u201cGo Daddy-O\u201d<\/p>\n

The festival\u2019s 23rd year runs from Aug. 30-Nov. 12, 2018.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for updates on the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, including celebrity chef events, \u201cEat to the Beat\u201d dining packages, special events and other fun.<\/p>\n

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Adventures by Disney Announces Special South Africa Departure Hosted by Joe Rohde and Dr. Mark Penning<\/strong><\/p>\n

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom\u00ae Theme Park, Adventures by Disney\u00ae just announced a special adult-exclusive Safari to South Africa departure for Nov. 30, 2018. On this unique trip, you can explore Africa with special hosts Joe Rohde, Portfolio Creative Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering, and Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Animals, Science and Environment, who will share their expertise on storytelling, wildlife and conservation.<\/p>\n

Throughout the trip, Joe will share his insight on this magnificent country through the lens of an artist. You can learn from Joe as he leads sketching sessions (no prior art experience required!) at iconic locations in South Africa. He\u2019ll also share the experiences in Africa that inspired him to create Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Mark, a native of South Africa, will share his expertise on South African natural history. You will learn about the unique species that live in the areas visited on the trip, including the birds at Cape Point; the elephants, birds and monkeys in Knysna; and the abundant wildlife found during the game drives at Kapama Private Game Reserve.<\/p>\n

Space is limited — contact us today to reserve your spot on this exciting departure.<\/p>\n

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Tickets Now Available for Disney H2O Glow Nights, Mickey\u2019s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party & Mickey\u2019s Very Merry Christmas Party<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets are now on sale for Disney H2O Glow Nights at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon\u00ae, Water Park, as well as Mickey\u2019s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties and Mickey\u2019s Very Merry Christmas Parties at Magic Kingdom\u00ae Park.<\/p>\n

The new Disney H2O Glow Nights offering at Disney\u2019s Typhoon Lagoon is part of the Incredible Summer celebration at Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort where \u201cToy Story\u201d pals will throw glow parties on select summer nights, starting June 21, 2018, inspired by the awesome party in the Pixar short, \u201cPartysaurus Rex.\u201d<\/p>\n

Disney H2O Glow Nights will take place only at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon on Thursdays and Saturdays from June 21-August 11, from 8-11 p.m. Tickets cost $55 for adults and $50 for children ages 3-9 (plus tax).<\/p>\n

Tickets are also now available for Guest-favorite fall events.<\/p>\n

Mickey\u2019s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party fills Magic Kingdom Park with spooky delights on select nights beginning Aug. 17, 2018. Returning party \u201ctreats\u201d include the \u201cHocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular\u201d stage show in front of Cinderella Castle, Mickey\u2019s \u201cBoo-to-You\u201d Halloween Parade, \u201cHappy HalloWishes\u201d fireworks spectacular, candy and much more.<\/p>\n

Mickey\u2019s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets start at $75 in advance or $85 at the gate, if available.<\/p>\n

You can also reserve tickets for Mickey\u2019s Very Merry Christmas Parties. Returning favorites for the holiday party includes Mickey\u2019s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade; \u201cHoliday Wishes\u201d fireworks spectacular; \u201cA Frozen Holiday Wish,\u201d in which Queen Elsa uses her incredible powers to transform Cinderella Castle into a sparkling, icy centerpiece for the celebration; and the jubilant show, \u201cMickey\u2019s Most Merriest Celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mickey\u2019s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets start at $95 in advance or $105 at the gate, if available.<\/p>\n

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Disney Cruise Line to Offer Flexible Air Option<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disney Cruise Line is excited to announce that customers will have the option to purchase Flexible Fares or Restricted Fares beginning in May. These fares come with a variety of benefits to best fit your needs.<\/p>\n

– Flexible Fares provide the convenience of customizing your flight schedule, with an extended payment and cancellation option.<\/p>\n

– Restricted Fares let you confirm the best available non-refundable, airline-published airfare offered by Disney Cruise Line at the time of booking, while still receiving the peace of mind of booking your flights with the Disney Cruise Line Air Program.<\/p>\n

Ask us about air options when booking your Disney Cruise Line vacation.<\/p>\n

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All-New Play Disney Parks App Coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort This Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can soon explore Disneyland\u00ae Resort and Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort in a whole new way using the all-new Play Disney Parks app! Coming this summer on iOS and Android, you can play in the parks like never before using this soon-to-launch mobile app to access exclusive experiences at both locations through activities that interact with the surrounding environment. The app will be free to download.<\/p>\n

With the touch of a button, wait time turns into play time with family and friends at certain locations. And the more you explore in Disney parks, the more there is to discover on the app. This is just the latest way Disney is making a visit to the parks even more fun and memorable in new and innovative ways.<\/p>\n

Since the launch of My Disney Experience at Walt Disney World Resort in 2013, Disney continues to reinvent digital offerings at the parks around the world. The My Disney Experience app, Guests\u2019 go-to vacation companion, has continued to evolve \u2013 including the Get Directions feature, Online Check-In and the recently launched Digital Key. Guests are also loving the Disneyland App, Disney MaxPass and soon mobile order at Disneyland Resort \u2013 currently available at Walt Disney World \u2013 and Disney is excited to bring this latest innovation to the parks!<\/p>\n

Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you\u2019re under 18, get your parents\u2019 permission first. Apple, the Apple logo and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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