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Disney Cruise Line Offering Discount on Select Fall Sailings

Disney Cruise Line Offering Discount on Select Fall Sailings disney cruise line

Disney Cruise Line has been closed and has canceled many sailings this year. However, Disney’s ships are expected to resume sailing soon. Disney Cruise Line is even offering a 25% discount on select fall 2020 sailings.

The discount applies to the following sailings:

  • 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral on August 14, 2020, aboard the Disney Dream

Your cruise ship brims with relaxation and fun for all—including multiple pools, whimsical waterslides, adults-only areas and experiences, Broadway-quality stage shows, and imaginative Disney dining. Cap off this whirlwind tropical tour with a day-long sojourn to Disney Castaway Cay, our private island retreat.

$831 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $76 per person not included.

  • 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with 2 Stops at Castaway Cay on August 28, 2020, aboard the Disney Fantasy

Get ready to put in some major island time! This sailing to The Bahamas gives you a chance to play the day away at Disney Castaway Cay, our private island retreat—not once, but twice! Boasting a vast array of activities from water and sand sports to bike rides and beachside barbeques, there’s never a shortage of fun things to do.

$783 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $75 per person not included.

  • 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral on August 31, 2020, aboard the Disney Fantasy

Call upon historic Nassau for a day of shopping, sightseeing or water park fun at Atlantis Aquaventure. Head to Disney Castaway Cay—our own piece of paradise in The Bahamas—where games, watersports and private beaches await. Back onboard, soak up Broadway-style shows, enchanting themed dining, delightful deck parties and activities for the whole family.

$780 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $77 per person not included.

  • 4-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral on September 6, 2020 aboard the Disney Dream

Celebrate Halloween with treats, tricks and spooky surprises—from elaborate décor to themed entertainment—and call upon historic Nassau for a day of shopping, sightseeing or marine life encounters at the Atlantis resort. Head to Disney Castaway Cay, our private island in The Bahamas, where a barbecue lunch, beach games and Character experiences await.

$752 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $76 per person not included.

  • 4-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral on September 10, 2020 aboard the Disney Dream

Unearth spellbinding surprises with Halloween on the High Seas—it’s a spook-tacular experience you’ll never forget! Sail to historic Nassau for a day of shopping, sightseeing or marine life encounters at the Atlantis resort, and drop anchor at Disney Castaway Cay, our private island paradise, where a barbecue lunch, beach games and Character experiences await.

$752 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $76 per person not included.

  • 4-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral on September 14, 2020 aboard the Disney Dream

Set your sights on the thrills and chills of Halloween with family-friendly treats, tricks and spooky surprises on board the ship—from elaborate décor to themed entertainment. Voyage to sun-kissed Nassau for a day of shopping, sightseeing or marine life encounters at the Atlantis resort. And drop anchor at our private island paradise, Disney Castaway Cay, where a barbecue lunch, beach games and Character experiences await.

$732 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $76 per person not included.

Below are a few additional details:

  • Valid for new bookings only.
  • Full payment is required at the time of booking for all Guests and is non-refundable.
  • Full legal names of all Guests are required at time of booking and no name changes are allowed.
  • Specific stateroom will be assigned at a later time, based on availability.
  • Rate does not include gratuities or Port Adventures.
  • Not combinable with Disney Vacation Club Points.
  • The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited.
  • This offer cannot be combined with any other Disney offers or discounts.
  • Rates are in U.S. dollars.
  • Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

If you’d like to take advantage of this discount, head to Disney Cruise Line’s website or contact your travel agent!

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Disney World suing Orange County over property taxes

Disney World suing Orange County over property taxes Orange County

Taxes! Taxes! Beautiful, lovely taxes!

Those who watched Disney’s animated Robin Hood movie might remember this particular Prince John quote. Unfortunately, taxes are something Disney is not excited about these days. The Walt Disney Company is suing Orange County’s Property Appraiser, Rick Singh, over their Walt Disney World property taxes. Disney argues that their 2019 property tax appraisals are too high.

In the past week, Disney filed a dozen lawsuits in the Orange Circuit Court over the property tax assessments for their theme parks, resorts, employee buildings and other structures on its sprawling property. However, Beth Watson, spokeswoman for Rick Singh’s office, disagrees with Disney’s complaints. Her office believes that Walt Disney World Resort was previously undervalued for decades by property appraisers.

“Again this year, the Disney organization has chosen use the court system to dispute the value of its property in Orange County and thereby pay reduced property taxes that would benefit area infrastructure and public schools,” Watson said. “The Orange County Property Appraiser looks forward to defending these values in court on behalf of the citizens of Orange County, so that Disney’s responsibility to the community is upheld.”

According to the Orange County appraisers, the assessed value for the four theme parks includes:

  • Magic Kingdom – $504 million
  • Epcot – $539 million
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios – $394 million
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom – $435 million

Even though Disney argues that the assessed property values are excessive, the company hasn’t stated what they believe the true values should be for the Orlando area theme parks. It’ll take time before any determination is made regarding the disputed property taxes and assessed values.

Source: Orlando Sentinel

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DIY Beaker Bottle Planter

DIY Beaker Bottle Planter beaker bottle planter

Meep! It’s a Beaker Bottle Planter!

Looking for new ways to help the environment? Well what about getting some inspiration from The Muppets and craft some bottle planters!

Making one is super easy and fun. This time we will make one inspired in Beaker! Cute right? And the best thing is you can recycle things you already have at home! Take a look:

SUPPLIES:

DIY Beaker Bottle Planter

  • 2 liter bottle
  • Scissors
  • Peach colored paint
  • Large paint brush
  • Green sock
  • Template
  • Cardstock or paper
  • Colored craft foam
  • Hot glue
  • Soil
  • Seeds

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BEAKER BOTTLE PLANTER:

  • Step 1: Cut off the top third of the bottle

DIY Beaker Bottle Planter

  • Step 2: Paint the bottle using the peach colored paint

DIY Beaker Bottle Planter

  • Step 3: Place the green sock onto the bottom of the bottle and cut off the excess

DIY Beaker Bottle Planter

  • Step 4: Print the template. You can find it here! Then cut out the pieces.

DIY Beaker Bottle Planter
DIY Beaker Bottle Planter

  • Step 5: Using the colored foam, cut out the shapes and then glue them to the bottle to create Beaker’s face!

DIY Beaker Bottle Planter

  • Step 6: Once everything is glued, fill the planter half way with soil, plant seeds and water

DIY Beaker Bottle Planter

Once you are done you can donate your little Beaker Bottle Planter to a community center or garden! If you like to learn about how to help your community, you can do it at Disney.com/BeInspired 

DIY Beaker Bottle Planter

Have fun crafting and creating a brighter tomorrow!

Credit: Disney Family

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Looking for a Hotel Near Disney World? The Waldorf Astoria Orlando Now Has a Reopening Date!

The Disney Vacation Club hotels at Disney World and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are scheduled to reopen on June 22nd.

Looking for a Hotel Near Disney World? The Waldorf Astoria Orlando Now Has a Reopening Date!

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And while Disney World has yet to confirm a reopening date for the remaining hotels across property, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando has now announced a reopening date!

Waldorf Astoria Orlando is a luxury hotel located near Walt Disney World property — in fact, guests can enjoy some pretty impressive views of the Disney parks from select rooms! And the hotel has just announced it will be reopening on July 1st!

Looking for a Hotel Near Disney World? The Waldorf Astoria Orlando Now Has a Reopening Date!

Sunset over Tower of Terror from Waldorf Orlando

Upon reopening, the hotel will implement a number of new procedures, including increased sanitation, modified amenities, and social distancing guidelines. Booking is available on the Waldorf Astoria Orlando website!

Have you stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando? Share your experience in the comments!

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PHOTOS! Brand NEW Animal Kingdom Bag Check Area in Disney World!

We’re only four weeks out until Disney World’s official grand re-opening!

PHOTOS! Brand NEW Animal Kingdom Bag Check Area in Disney World!

Tamu Tamu Refreshments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The parks will be opening in phases with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom slated to re-open first and Epcot and Hollywood Studios following after them. Although we’ve spotted construction on the McDonald’s, Cinderella Castle, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Walkway, there are even MORE new updates coming to Disney World than we even knew about.

Thanks to @bioreconstruct, we were able to see a first look at the new bag check area coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Aerial view of the new bag check at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Jun 12).

Look close. The previous bag check has been removed, with concrete dust scattered at the former foundations. pic.twitter.com/5u5b2T6SH4

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) June 13, 2020

While the security check has been under construction for a while with green tarps near the parking lots, the bag check area is projected to (hopefully) open along with the rest of Animal Kingdom on July 11th.

Aerial view of the new bag check at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests will pass through here when the park reopens next month. pic.twitter.com/ohE2aI4EHd

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) June 13, 2020

There is a new area for the trams when Disney puts more transportation back into use during the parks’ phased re-openings…

Aerial view (Jun 12) of the new entrance plaza of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New tram stop at left. pic.twitter.com/keG6xd72Fh

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) June 13, 2020

…and enough space for numerous guests to be able to go through security for a smooth entrance into Animal Kingdom.

Aerial view of new bag check at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Arrow at concrete dust where the previous bag check was recently removed. pic.twitter.com/rFDJ1AwMip

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) June 13, 2020

While there is PLENTY of progress on the new bag check, we can’t be fully certain that the construction will be finished in a month. Disney Springs is also testing a new touchless security check method today that could possibly be used when parks re-open in July as well. However, we will continue to keep you updated on all things Disney World and its re-opening!

Will you be going to Animal Kingdom on July 11th? Let us know in the comments below!

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