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For the latest updates on our trip to Aulani and Hawaii, visit http://new.livestream.com/TheDIS/aulani Join the DIS Team as we explore Disney beyond the parks, starting with Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii! http://youtu.be/9nJcCwqi9vw content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Wed, 22 May 2013 10:54:25 EST http://youtu.be/9nJcCwqi9vw2664 Adventures by Disney has released the dates for their 2014 trip itineraries. http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/abd/#itineraries content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Wed, 22 May 2013 00:18:02 EST http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/abd/#itineraries2663 Beginning June 3rd, the price for the Southern California CityPass will increase. Adults will be $319, children will be $279. Attractions will remain the same. Passes purchased prior to June 3rd are valid through January 4th. http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/discounts.htm#citypass content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:23:51 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/discounts.htm#citypass2662 Royal Caribbean introduces its newest, most innovative ship yet. Bookings for Crown and Anchor Members begin May 27th and general bookings begin June 4! http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/royalcaribbean/quantum-of-the-seas.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Tue, 21 May 2013 09:19:45 EST http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/royalcaribbean/quantum-of-the-seas.htm2661 Members of the U.S. military can save on a 14-night Panama Canal Disney Cruise. http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-military.htm#dcl content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Mon, 20 May 2013 14:35:22 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-military.htm#dcl2660 Florida residents can sail to the Bahamas for as little as $175 per person, per night. http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-cruise.htm#fl content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Mon, 20 May 2013 14:34:06 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-cruise.htm#fl2659 Prices have gone up for all of Universal's base and park-to-park ticketing options. This is ahead of the Transformers attraction opening in June. http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/parkinfo/tickets.html#themeparktickets content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:15 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/parkinfo/tickets.html#themeparktickets2658 Members of the DIS Unplugged podcast team are headed to Disney's Aulani Resort, sailing on an Alaskan Disney cruise and taking an Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic trip! http://www.wdwinfo.com/beyondtheparks/ content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:30 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/beyondtheparks/2657 Disney... Beyond The Parks! Come with us as we visit Disney's Aulani Resort, sail on an Alaskan Disney cruise, and take an Adventures By Disney trip! We're kicking off the trip with a live broadcast from Disney's Aulani Resort - Tue. May 21, 2013 8:00pm EDT. http://www.wdwinfo.com/beyondtheparks/#hawaii content@wdwinfo.com (Corey Martin) Sun, 19 May 2013 22:22:34 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/beyondtheparks/#hawaii2655 HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort, including Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, begins September 13, 2013. Mickey's Halloween Party begins September 30, 2013. http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/Events/Halloween.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Sun, 19 May 2013 15:53:30 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/Events/Halloween.htm2654 Photos and video of Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/st-overview.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Sat, 18 May 2013 23:29:51 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/st-overview.htm2653 Select 7-night cruises sailing out of Galveston are eligible for an extra onboard credit and a half-off deposit offer. http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-cruise.htm#galveston content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Sat, 18 May 2013 22:15:42 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-cruise.htm#galveston2651 Swing Dancing returns to the former Carnation Plaza Gardens (now Fantasy Faire) stage on a limited basis beginning June 15th! http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland-california/disneyland-fantasyland.htm#fantasyfaire content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Fri, 17 May 2013 15:08:15 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland-california/disneyland-fantasyland.htm#fantasyfaire2650 As with all Disney events, themed entertainment is part of the festivities. Visitors to the Food and Wine Festival can 'Eat to the Beat!' http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/events/index.htm#eattothebeat content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Fri, 17 May 2013 12:54:03 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/events/index.htm#eattothebeat2649 This art festival will be held at Downtown Disney November 8-10, 2013. http://www.wdwinfo.com/downtown/FestivalMasters/festival_masters.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:19 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/downtown/FestivalMasters/festival_masters.htm2648 Schedule for the events during Star Wars Weekends. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/events/st-starwars-weekend.htm#schedule content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 16 May 2013 17:17:20 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/events/st-starwars-weekend.htm#schedule2645 With our 'Disney Park Bench' series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World. http://youtu.be/MpjDuj_7Yjk content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 16 May 2013 12:06:54 EST http://youtu.be/MpjDuj_7Yjk2644 Today, May 16, Annual Passholders will get complimentary admission to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park after 2:00 pm. Complimentary refreshments and giveaways will take place at Lottawatta Lodge. http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-ap.htm#special content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 16 May 2013 11:33:24 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-ap.htm#special2643 With our 'Disney Park Bench' series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Disneyland. http://youtu.be/5fBHr08bNaY content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 16 May 2013 11:28:30 EST http://youtu.be/5fBHr08bNaY2642 With our 'Disney Park Bench' series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World. http://youtu.be/UQaFC4CKm6E content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 16 May 2013 11:16:57 EST http://youtu.be/UQaFC4CKm6E2640 The new indoor meet and greet location for Mickey and Minnie is now open in Discovery Island. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/animalkingdom/ak-discovery-over.htm#outpost content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Wed, 15 May 2013 12:30:59 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/animalkingdom/ak-discovery-over.htm#outpost2639 Three dates have been selected for 2014 Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic trips with members of the DIS Unplugged podcast team! http://www.wdwinfo.com/adventures-by-disney/disonlytrip.htm#backstage content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Tue, 14 May 2013 15:08:30 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/adventures-by-disney/disonlytrip.htm#backstage2638 http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/hours.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Corey Martin) Tue, 14 May 2013 10:50:38 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/hours.htm2637 A Scotland marketplace will be added. Dates for the Party for the Senses, as well as a partial schedule for the Eat to the Beat concerts also released. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/events/index.htm#highlights content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Mon, 13 May 2013 22:26:00 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/events/index.htm#highlights2636 The summer edition of this show will start later this month, possibly May 24, during the 24-hour Monstrous Summer event. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/hours.htm#celebrate content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Mon, 13 May 2013 17:38:17 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/hours.htm#celebrate2635 For the 5/24 - 7/7/13 performances, Florida public school teachers can purchase tickets to Blue Man Group for $34 (plus tax) for adults, and $29 (plus tax) for child's tickets. http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/parkinfo/blue-man-group.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Mon, 13 May 2013 17:30:41 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/parkinfo/blue-man-group.htm2634 The next performance of Cirque du Soleil will be May 28. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cirque/cirque.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Mon, 13 May 2013 17:19:37 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cirque/cirque.htm2633 Free dining is available for check-ins between 9/2 and 9/25/13! http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/disneypackages.htm#freedining content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Sun, 12 May 2013 22:53:36 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/disneypackages.htm#freedining2630 With our 'Disney Park Bench' series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Disneyland. http://youtu.be/kIBkKqePcMw content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Sat, 11 May 2013 18:16:21 EST http://youtu.be/kIBkKqePcMw2629 Beginning June 14th, Sheriff Woody will be bringing his Talent Roundup to the stage at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. Woody and Jessie will be entertaining guests with their lasso skills and slingshot tricks, plus greeting guests along with Mickey and Minnie. http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland-california/disneyland-frontierland.htm#woody content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Sat, 11 May 2013 18:15:07 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland-california/disneyland-frontierland.htm#woody2628 Splitsville, Downtown Disney's luxury bowling alley, has updated its hours of operation. http://www.wdwinfo.com/downtown/westside/index.htm#splitsville content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Sat, 11 May 2013 18:12:45 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/downtown/westside/index.htm#splitsville2627 With our 'Disney Park Bench' series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World. http://youtu.be/Ka-_b8cGf1I content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Sat, 11 May 2013 15:02:43 EST http://youtu.be/Ka-_b8cGf1I2626 Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed from May 12 - May 16 for refurbishment. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/typhoon/typhoon.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Sat, 11 May 2013 15:00:52 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/typhoon/typhoon.htm2625 Annual Passholders are invited to learn to draw a classic Disney character and hear behind-the scenes stores from Disney Animator Eric Goldberg. The event will be held at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm in the Disney Animation building at Disney California Adventure. Passholders must register in person the day of the event. http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/events.html#animation content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Fri, 10 May 2013 18:01:56 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/events.html#animation2623 Stop by Tren-D or the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney to see the new collection of watches designed just for the occasion. Moms will receive a flower on Mother's Day when they enter the theme parks. http://www.wdwinfo.com/limited-time-magic.htm#mothersday content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Fri, 10 May 2013 16:23:58 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/limited-time-magic.htm#mothersday2622 With our 'Disney Park Bench' series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World. http://youtu.be/Inqq91tjqyk content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Fri, 10 May 2013 15:46:23 EST http://youtu.be/Inqq91tjqyk2621 The last Thursday of every month, this concert is held in the Hard Rock Hotel's lobby. http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/velvet-sessions.htm#nextsession content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Fri, 10 May 2013 15:40:52 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/velvet-sessions.htm#nextsession2620 Guests will have a photo op with a replica rancor, Jabba the Hut's prized pet. There will also be three one-man shows performed by some of the celebrity guests. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/events/st-starwars-weekend.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Fri, 10 May 2013 15:09:26 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/events/st-starwars-weekend.htm2619 Beginning June 3, the Wantilan Luau at the Royal Pacific Resort will be held on both Tuesdays and Saturdays during the busy summer season. http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/events.htm#luau content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Fri, 10 May 2013 15:07:34 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/events.htm#luau2618 In celebration of the new 'Happiest Hipster on Earth' collection, Disneyland Resort's WonderGround Gallery will be hosting a Cocktail Reception featuring an artist signing opportunity with Jerrod Maruyama. Tickets go on sale May 21st. http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/events.html#hipster content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Fri, 10 May 2013 00:49:16 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/events.html#hipster2617 Guests can save up to 30% when they book a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World resorts for most nights 8/15/13 - 9/28/13. http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-resorts.htm#room content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 09 May 2013 08:06:45 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-resorts.htm#room2616 Walt Disney World has announced a Free Dining offer for the general public! http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/disneypackages.htm#freedining content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 09 May 2013 08:03:04 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/disneypackages.htm#freedining2615 Master Chef Kevin Dundon has created the five-course menu for this meal, celebrating the Summer Solstice with fresh, seasonal flavors. Wines have been chosen for each course. Celebrating the Summer Solstice is a time-honored tradition and marks the official start to summer. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/events.htm#summersolstice content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 09 May 2013 00:33:00 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/events.htm#summersolstice2614 Deep discounts offered for Disney cruises for a variety of sail dates and destinations. http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/disney-cruise-rates.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Wed, 08 May 2013 22:11:47 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/disney-cruise-rates.htm2613 The list of celebrities appearing at Star Wars Weekends later this month has been updated. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/events/st-starwars-weekend.htm#celebs content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Tue, 07 May 2013 15:38:33 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/events/st-starwars-weekend.htm#celebs2611 Food is available from 6pm - 11pm and will include tacos, chips and salsa. http://www.wdwinfo.com/downtown/pi/#dining content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:55 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/downtown/pi/#dining2610 Annual passholders can save up to 35% when booking a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World hotels. Discount is valid for travel between 6/4/13 - 8/15/13. http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-resorts.htm#ap content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Tue, 07 May 2013 14:51:43 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-resorts.htm#ap2609 The new Disneyland Resort policy requiring a credit card for reservations at Disney owned restaurants that was to go in effect soon has been delayed indefinitely. http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/priorityseating.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Mon, 06 May 2013 17:42:14 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/priorityseating.htm2608 Disney Visa cardholders can save up to 30% when they book a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World resorts for most nights 8/15/13 - 9/28/13. http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-resorts.htm#visa content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Mon, 06 May 2013 15:12:48 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-resorts.htm#visa2607 Disney Visa cardholders can book a Walt Disney World vacation package for 9/2/13 - 9/25/13 and receive the Disney Dining Plan for free! http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/disneypackages.htm#visa content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Mon, 06 May 2013 09:01:33 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/disneypackages.htm#visa2606 For $29 per month, members can use the practice ranges for free and take advantage of free daily golf clinics (Monday-Friday) led by PGA-certified golf instructors, as well as receive other discounts. http://www.wdwinfo.com/recreation/golf_main.htm#playersclub content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Sun, 05 May 2013 21:38:14 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/recreation/golf_main.htm#playersclub2605 The three on-site resorts at Universal Orlando are offering special Mother's Day brunches! http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/events.htm#mothersday content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Sat, 04 May 2013 16:25:45 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/events.htm#mothersday2604 Disneyland's Summer Fireworks, Magical, now incorporates the Glow with the Show ears. Also on select days, guests wearing them can access a special viewing area. http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/Events/summer-nightastic.htm#glow content@wdwinfo.com (Tom Bell) Sat, 04 May 2013 16:12:57 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/Events/summer-nightastic.htm#glow2603 Meet the Three Caballeros, enjoy live music, marionettes, folkloric dancing and songs by Mariachi Cobre. http://www.wdwinfo.com/limited-time-magic.htm#mexico content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Fri, 03 May 2013 18:19:05 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/limited-time-magic.htm#mexico2601 In a royal coronation ceremony at the Magic Kingdom, Merida (from the film Brave) will be christened as an official Disney Princess. http://www.wdwinfo.com/limited-time-magic.htm#merida content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Fri, 03 May 2013 18:12:21 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/limited-time-magic.htm#merida2600 Beginning Saturday, June 1 and running Saturday nights through July 6, this concert series will give guests the chance to top off their day in the park with a nighttime mega-concert. http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/summer-concert-series.htm content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Fri, 03 May 2013 17:57:11 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/summer-concert-series.htm2599 With our 'Disney Park Bench' series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Disneyland. http://youtu.be/abMkoM9wqog content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 02 May 2013 22:30:54 EST http://youtu.be/abMkoM9wqog2598 With our 'Disney Park Bench' series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Disneyland. http://youtu.be/N9iN6GHWYH8 content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 02 May 2013 22:30:20 EST http://youtu.be/N9iN6GHWYH82597 With our 'Disney Park Bench' series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Disneyland. http://youtu.be/OvIsZEbRSsw content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 02 May 2013 22:29:40 EST http://youtu.be/OvIsZEbRSsw2596 The highly anticipated Transformers attraction will open June 20 at Universal Studios! http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/universal-studios-florida/#transformers content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Thu, 02 May 2013 15:55:52 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/universal-studios-florida/#transformers2595 Visit http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/ for more information on the Disneyland Resort. http://youtu.be/oLpn2EFQg4E content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Wed, 01 May 2013 11:05:04 EST http://youtu.be/oLpn2EFQg4E2593 Disney’s Night of Joy features contemporary Christian performers. The star-studded lineup is always outstanding and features a host of Dove Award and Grammy Award winning artists. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/events/night-of-joy.htm#performers content@wdwinfo.com (Leah Zanolla) Wed, 01 May 2013 11:02:05 EST http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/events/night-of-joy.htm#performers2592