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The fan-favorite “Finding Nemo — The Musical” at Animal Kingdom has permanently closed after opening in 2007. But don't worry! A reimagined show, based on the same beloved characters, will debut in 2022!  The reimagined show is still in the early stages of development. The musical retelling will feature new story material, as well as fan favorite songs such as “In the Big Blue World” and “Go with the Flow.” Stay tuned for updates on this new show as we get closer to its debut next year!
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Just in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Celebration, Annual Passes are BACK!  There are a few changes that will come with these new passes:
Current Passholders may continue to use their Annual Pass as they do today. When it's time to renew, passholders will be able to renew into one of the new passes at a special renewal price. Beginning September 8, 2021, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum Plus Annual Passholders will also be able to hold more reservations at a time. Pricing for the new Passes are below.  For more information, contact me!
The first dessert party has officially returned to Walt Disney World!
Reservations are NOW available for Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise! Reservations can be made now for cruises beginning September 18, 2021. 
Your enchanting evening begins 50 minutes before the fireworks at the Transportation and Ticket Center, where you’ll be greeted with a refreshing beverage before setting sail.
Onboard, you'll enjoy bite-size signature treats (you can even Build Your Own Mousse!) and specialty drinks—either with or without alcohol. There's even an ultraviolet scavenger hunt for kids! Once it's time for fireworks over the Castle, you can grab a spot along the ferryboat’s railing and slip on your “Mickey Vision” glasses. (They'll transform your viewing!) Admission is $99 for adults and $69 for children ages 3-9. (Prices include tax and gratuity.) Advance reservations are highly recommended! Contact me for more information or to book your Ferrytale Fireworks Dessert Cruise! New dining experiences are coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration!”  Replacing The Wave at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Steakhouse 71 will be a new casual-themed dining concept that gets its name from the resort’s opening year and will be open in time for the celebration.
Upstairs at California Grill, a new dining experience will also be available later this year, featuring a limited-time menu with items inspired by the restaurant’s history. While these experiences are not yet available for reservations, I will be sharing more information as it becomes available! You can read more about Disney's Contemporary Resort here and learn more about the new Incredible rooms here! Breaking News! Disney Genie is coming this Fall! Replacing FastPass, FastPass+, and MaxPass, Disney Genie is a complimentary new digital service at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.  It will include tips that can help you reduce time in lines, discover magic around every corner, and take the guesswork out of “what’s next.” For even more convenience and flexibility, there are 2 other paid options for enjoying the parks through a queue called the Lightning Lane entrance. (This will save time in line!)
Lightning Lane selections will be made on the same day of your visit and can be used across multiple theme parks, great for those who love the Park Hopper option. Attractions will continue to offer a traditional standby queue (or virtual queue at certain attractions) to maximize flexibility. Guests can choose from all the new options, a mix of them, or none at all! Stay tuned for more information!
I know, I know. You planned your trip to Walt Disney World and that forecast is calling for rain every day. Never fear! I'm sharing my pro tips for how to handle the inevitable rain during your trip.
Plus, a rainy day at Walt Disney World is STILL better than a sunny day anywhere else, right? 
The Forecast
First things first. It rains almost every single day in Florida. This is typically a short afternoon storm followed by beautiful weather. However, there are days where it rains all day long, particularly if there's a nearby tropical storm or hurricane. Make sure that you're prepared with a reliable weather forecast and a perfectly packed park bag. Grab my park bag packing checklist below!
Get Indoors
Of course, as soon as raindrops start falling, thousands of people are going to run to the nearest indoor spot. (Usually they'll head towards shops or quick-service dining spots.) However, if you've got a great minute-by-minute weather forecast, you can beat the rainy rush to a much better spot. Below are a few family-friendly indoor attractions that help kill the time while you wait out the rain.
There are a lot of great places at EPCOT to hide from clouds like these!
Make a Dining Reservation
This one will take some advance planning. However, since most pop-up storms in Central Florida happen anytime between 1-4 pm, make an advanced dining reservation during this time. This will guarantee that you will be happily indoors during those storms. My clients always get my personalized dining recommendations and tips as part of my concierge services. Contact me to learn how to become a concierge-level client. Embrace the Rain Life's all about dancing in the rain, right? Throw on a poncho (or don't!) and enjoy your vacation! If you're lucky, you'll also catch the Rainy Day Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom. This particular cavalcade has actually been in place for years, long before character cavalcades were the norm. It features a very catchy song and some of your favorite characters. The parks clear out big time during a downpour. If you can wait out a storm, you'll be rewarded with cooler temps and shorter wait times as soon as it ends!
Bonus Tips
To get personalized touring plans, money-saving tips, travel hacks, and more, become one of my concierge clients. Want travel news, tips, tricks, and pixie dust straight to your inbox? Sign up for my newsletter below! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will debut in spring 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort. We recently learned a lot more about what we can expect. We already know the adventure will begin at the Galactic Starcruiser Terminal at Walt Disney World, where Guests will enter a launch pod and head out into space. It will be part live immersive theater, part themed environment, part culinary extravaganza, part real-life role-playing game—and so much more. Step off the launch pod and into your own epic Star Wars story, one where you decide your fate. While your story unfolds, you’ll have the power to choose your path.  What's Included
Dining The Crown of Corellia Dining Room will feature fare from all over the galaxy along with familiar favorites from your home planet. Breakfast will include small plates and a variety of beverages including juices, coffee and Bubo Wamba Family Farms blue milk. Lunch will feature sandwiches, soups, mini flatbreads, salads, and sweets. On the first night, the dining room transforms for dinner into a table-service supper club with a special musical appearance. The second night, The Taste Around the Galaxy showcases courses inspired by iconic destinations throughout the galaxy. The meal includes group appetizers for the table, a choice of entrée and a specialty plated dessert. Arrange to sit at the captain’s table for an especially memorable dinner experience in a prime location. (An additional fee is required for Captain’s Table seating.) The Sublight Lounge is the perfect place to sip a beverage and relax. Looking to wager a few credits? Sidle up to the Sabacc gaming table and play a casual hand of holo-sabacc. During your planet excursion to Batuu, you can enjoy a quick-service meal at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo or other select locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Interactive Activities During your voyage, you won’t just meet new and familiar Star Wars Characters, you’ll interact with them. You'll also have access to special features in the Star Wars: Datapad experience available on your mobile device as part of the Play Disney Parks app. Throughout your adventure, you are encouraged to don your galactic best. But whatever planet’s clothes you choose to wear, be sure to save your very finest for the traditional end-of-cruise gala celebration. Lightsaber Training - Wield a lightsaber and face off against a remote training device in this exclusive interactive activity. (Must be at least 7 years old to participate.) Bridge Training - Explore the working bridge of the legendary Halcyon starcruiser and learn how the navigation, power, defense and other critical systems keep the Halcyon starcruiser safe. Batuu Excursion - Board a transport to Black Spire Outpost on Batuu. Your missions throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge—including your adventures on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run—will influence events back on the ship. Cabins Imagine waking up inside of a Star Wars story. The starcruiser features 100 well-appointed cabins and suites. Standard Cabin
I shared about People Eaters as a "Travel Tip Tuesday" across social media yesterday, but I got tons of questions and "aha" moments in my DMs, so I've decided to let this post live in blog infamy!
You’ve probably seen photos or videos of long lines at Disney parks. (And some of those lines look loooooooong, I know!) Many people want to blame those lines on the fact that FastPasses won't return. Really, though, there aren’t enough “People Eaters” around!
So what is a People Eater? (No, I don't mean the one-eyed, one-horned flying kind!) People Eaters are shows, meet & greets, offerings, etc. that would typically attract thousands of people daily. Since most People Eaters aren’t currently open, those crowds are all in ride queues. Don’t let the lines scare you, though! Disney Cast Members are working hard to keep the lines running smoothly. During my last several trips, our wait times were actually shorter than what was listed most of the time. See what I packed for a June 2021 trip here. My clients all receive park touring tips to help beat the crowds and tour like a pro! I offer planning services for both clients who book through me, as well as clients who book on their own. Click here to become a concierge client and get all of my tips, tricks, hacks, and money-savers on your next Disney vacation. Calling all foodies! Disney has announced the reopening of four dining locations! 2 quick-service restaurants and 2 table service restaurants are returning in August. Keep reading to learn everything we know about the reopening of these fan-favorites.  Beginning August 2nd, Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom will reopen. This quick-service location offers pizza (of course!) but you'll also find chicken parm sandwich, a green and grains salad, and specialty cupcakes and beverages! Beginning August 5th, Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom will reopen again! Seafood favorites are back, including the Lobster Roll and Trio Platter, as well as chicken strips, hushpuppies, the Lighthouse Sandwich (my personal favorite!!!!), and the Harbour Salad. Looking for a sit-down dining experience? 2 popular locations are also reopening! Yachtsman Steakhouse, at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, reopens August 5, 2021, with booking available July 29th. In addition to their signature steaks and chops, the Chilled Admiral’s Tower for Two is back as well as the creamy Lobster Bisque and the Yachtsman’s Chocolate Cake for Two. Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood, located at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will also reopen August 5, 2021, with booking also available July 29th. Here, you'll sample small plates and dishes inspired by the flavors of Spain. The signature Chuletón Bone-in Rib Eye is on the menu along with Char-grilled Steak, Rioja-braised Chicken, and “Café con Leche” Choux. All of my clients receive my professional dining recommendations and important details about booking advanced dining reservations. To become one of my concierge clients, contact me! It’s time to experience the magic of Disney at sea once again!! The Disney Dream will begin cruising from Florida on August 9th! Tropical voyages to the Bahamas will depart from Port Canaveral, Florida. All sailings will be 3 and 4 night cruises and all will stop at Castaway Cay, Disney's private island. These sailings will be overflowing with magic, including beloved character encounters, enchanting Broadway-style musicals, a fireworks display at sea, and more!  Procedures that are being implemented for the well-being of Guests and Crew Members include:
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