Mid-Week News Roundup

Universal Orlando Resort
Military Freedom Pass Announced
Universal Orlando Resort pays homage to active duty, retired military members and their families with the introduction of the first-ever Military Freedom Pass, offering military personnel a chance to visit Universal Orlando all year and without blockout dates! The special offer allows military members and their families to enjoy 2 or 3 theme parks, including Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay, plus options to upgrade into exclusive military vacation packages.

2021 MILITARY FREEDOM PASS
Active duty, retired military members and their families can purchase a 2-Park 2021 Military Freedom Pass for $199.99 per adult or a 3-Park pass for $234.99 per adult. These are available now through December 27, 2021 and must be used through December 31. These passes are not available at the front gate. Valid ID at your authorized Military Ticket and Travel Office is required.

MILITARY VACATION PACKAGE UPGRADES
Military members and their families can take their vacation to the next level by upgrading to an exclusive vacation package including the Military Create Your Own Vacation Package and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Exclusive Military Vacation Package. Both packages come complete with the Military Freedom Pass, allowing guests to visit all year long.

The customizable Military Create Your Own Vacation Package includes accommodations at any Universal Orlando hotel and Early Park Admission to select parks and attractions. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Exclusive Military Vacation Package includes hotel accommodations at any Universal Orlando hotel with a Special Themed Keepsake Box, breakfast at both the Leaky Cauldron inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley and Three Broomsticks inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, and one Shutterbutton’s Photography Studio session. For more information about either vacation package and to purchase, call 1-877-801-9720, or visit your authorized Military Ticket and Travel Office.

UP TO 40% OFF A UNIVERSAL HOTEL STAY
Military members and their families can make the most of future vacations by staying at a Universal Orlando hotel. Military members and their families are eligible to receive a discounted rate at all Universal Orlando Resort hotels including up to 40 percent off their room rate at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort!

Walt Disney World
Celebrate Soulfully in February at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World has unveiled several new experiences allowing guests to celebrate and honor Black heritage and culture during and beyond Black History Month at The Most Magical Place on Earth. As I mentioned before, “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” debuted February 1st at EPCOT inside The American Adventure.

As part of their "Movies Under the Stars" program, select Disney Resort hotels throughout the month of February will show films celebrating Black culture. These complimentary outdoor movie screenings are available to guests of Disney Resort hotels.

“Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Springs” brings jazz-inspired performances, new art displays, special food menus and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It will feature:

• 4 new art displays inspired by Disney/Pixar’s “Soul,” created by emerging Black artists: Bee Harris, Bianca Pastel, Arrington Porter and Cory Van Lew. 
• Motown Mondays, Jazz Thursdays, and Smooth Sundays – musicians will perform throughout Disney Springs.
• Select dining locations will feature special menu items, including Amorette’s Patisserie offering treats inspired by “Soul” and Walt Disney Animation Studio’s “The Princess and the Frog.”
• Several retail locations will spotlight products from Black designers, artists and visionaries.