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Disneyland Magic Key Passes on Sale Again

Disneyland Magic Key

Disneyland Magic Key sales will resume on January 10, 2024 no earlier than 9am PST! 

Disneyland Magic Key program is the current name for the Annual Pass program at the Disneyland Resort in California. All four Magic Key types will go back on sale after being paused on and off for the last few years. Based on past experience of high demand, it is anticipated that there will be a virtual queue to purchase and a long wait. Plan accordingly.

The passes come in four different tiers (Inspire, Believe, Enchant, Imagine) with various levels of theme park access, retail and dining discounts plus special benefits just for Magic Key holders. Throughout the year, Magic Key holders will be able to experience “Extras Unlocked,” which are special offerings including Magic Key-themed merchandise, special extras and experiences, dining opportunities and discounts, and more.

To purchase or compare the different tiers, visit the Magic Key page.

Feel free to contact me if you want to chat about annual passes or any Disney trip.

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More Disney World Savings

Disney Grand Floridian Resort

In addition to the Free Dining Plan Offer for Disney+ subscribers staying July 1 – Sept 30, 2024, there are two more offers for the coming months.

Stay Longer and Save More on Rooms

For 1 – 4 night stays from March 25 – July 7, 2024, you can save 10% – 25% depending on the resort.

For 5 – 14 night stays from March 25 – July 7, 2024, you can save 10% – 30% depending on the resort.

For 1 – 4 night stays from July 8 – Oct 3, 2024, you can save 10% – 30% depending on the resort.

For 5 – 14 night stays from July 8 – Oct 3, 2024, you can save 10% – 35% depending on the resort.

Florida Residents: Save Up to 30% on Rooms

For 1 – 14 night stays from March 25 – July 7, 2024, you can save 10% – 30% depending on the resort.

Proof of Florida residency is required at check-in.

The number of rooms allocated for any of these offers is limited and excludes certain room types. Savings are based on the non-discounted price for the same room.

Feel free to contact me to check if your desired resort has availability for any offers.

Disney World Free Dining Plan Offer

Free Dining Plan

Happy New Year! Here’s a new Disney offer to kick off the year!

Starting Jan. 3, 2024, Disney+ subscribers can get a FREE dining plan when purchasing a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Disney World package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option. Packages may be longer as well. 

This offer is valid for arrivals most nights July 1 through Sept. 30, 2024.

This offer must be booked by February 14, 2024.

Feel free to contact me if you want to chat about this or want me to help plan your next trip.

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Holiday Cruise

Disney Wish ship grand atrium

Guess what? We’re sailing on the newest ship, the Disney Wish! Isn’t she gorgeous!?!

We set sail the day after Christmas. So far, we’ve already explored the ship, ate a lot, and did a bunch of fun activities! Last night, we even capped the night off with the only fireworks at sea for Pirate Night!

Today is our Castaway Cay port day, at Disney’s beautiful private island. It’s our favorite Bahamian port. Perfect white sand beaches, BBQ lunch provided by the ship, and lots of fun activities.

Follow along here (trip recap coming soon) and on my Instagram (adventures_by_anne) for more details and pics.

Merry Christmas

EPCOT Christmas tree

Holiday Greetings from Disney World!

We just spent our first full day here, exploring EPCOT on Christmas Eve yesterday. It was awesome! Cool weather, low crowds, and yummy festival foods. Today, we’re going to Magic Kingdom, because Christmas needs to be at MK! Cross your fingers for us!

As many trips as we’ve done to Disney in the past, we’ve never come on the actual Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. We always heard about the crazy holiday crowds and wanted to avoid them, but this time they weren’t bad at all, at least not at EPCOT yesterday. Maybe it was an anomaly and we just got lucky though. It has been unusually cool for Florida, so maybe that scared away some crowds. Who knows. Either way, it was a glorious day yesterday. I’ll do a more detailed trip recap soon.

Stay tuned for part 2 of this holiday adventure tomorrow at another exciting location!

I wish you and yours a very happy holiday season! Merry Christmas if you celebrate it!

Follow along here (trip recap coming soon) and on my Instagram (adventures_by_anne) for more details and pics.

We’re in California!

Lake Tahoe beach

We finally crossed into California on our 2023 Cross Country Road Trip Recap!

Catch up on the first leg of this mega loop around the United States that we took in September. In the first 10 days. we made it from the East Coast to the West Coast. We explored 3 national parks (Mammoth Cave, Hot Springs, and Great Basin), met some aliens at Roswell, and saw some amazingly gorgeous landscapes.

After a few days in California, we’ll be heading up the Pacific Coast to the national parks in Oregon and Washington, then head back east via some states that we haven’t been to before and more national parks. Very excited to check some more parks and states off our bucket list! Follow along!

Long road

National Park Pass Change

National Park Pass
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Starting January 1, 2024, you will no longer be allowed to share a National Park Pass with someone else.

Currently, the passes allow for two signatures on the back, so either person can enter a fee-based U.S. National Park with that pass. They do check IDs. However, that will be changing for any new passes purchased in 2024. There will only be one signature line so the pass is only valid for that person. No more sharing.

If you already own one of the two signature pass cards purchased in 2023, they will still honor it for two people until its expiration date. So, if you think you’ll benefit from getting a National Park Pass and would like to share it with someone, buy your 2023 pass before the end of the year! It’ll be valid for 12 months after purchase.

There are several passes available, some aimed at specific groups such as seniors, military, and even 4th graders. Check this flowchart from the National Park Service to see which one is right for you.

National Park Pass type chart
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We love the national parks and have gotten an annual pass for many years. It’ll usually pay for itself after 3-4 visits to any of the major parks. I encourage you to get one and visit all of parks too. We still have a bunch left but have already gone to many amazing ones so far!

Feel free to contact me if you want me to help plan your next national park trip.

Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park

New Offer: 50% Off Deposits on Disney Cruises

Disney Cruise Line

Pay only half of your required deposit if you book a Disney cruise by February 16, 2024! Disney Cruise Line offers tropical cruises to the Caribbean or The Bahamas and fun-filled itineraries to Alaska, Europe, Mexico, and beyond.

This is a limited-time offer on select sailings between June 17, 2024 and May 31, 2025 that do not require final payment at the time of booking, but must be booked by February 16th, so jump on it before the ships fill up.

This offer makes the deposit about 10% of the cruise price. The balance won’t be due until your final payment date about 3 months before the sail date, so you have time to plan and save.

This is not valid on Disney Treasure sailings departing December 21, 2024 through January 4, 2025. It’s also not valid on categories with restrictions (IGT, OGT, VGT), suites, or Concierge-level staterooms, and cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

We love Disney cruises and this is a great way to start on yours. Feel free to contact me if you want me to help book your next cruise with this offer.

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DCL Youth Club Age Changes

DCL Kids Clubs
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Disney Cruise Line just announced a change to the age ranges for the youth activity clubs, effective on all ships’ sailings starting on or after December 21, 2023.

This change shifts 11-12 year olds from Oceaneers to Edge. These are the new age ranges.

Oceaneers Club/Lab: 3 – 10 years

Edge: 11 – 14 years

Vibe: 14 – 17 years

Yes, this means 14 year olds can go to both Edge and Vibe. That’s not a typo.

Only children within these age ranges will be allowed to enter the respective activity spaces during normal operational hours.

A few times each cruise, especially on the first day, the clubs will have Open House hours, where adults and children outside of those ages can visit the clubs to see what they’re like. Check the DCL app’s activities listing for those times.

Feel free to contact me if you want to chat more about the youth activities or Disney cruises in general.