Walt Disney World is one of the most amazing places in the world to get married! With the updates and changes over at Disney’s Coronado Springs, this also includes the addition of new wedding venues with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Thanks to Disney Parks Blog, we have a look at some of these great locations!
Destino Plaza
This lush lawn is flanked by a beautiful lakeside oasis and the incredible Gran Destino Tower. A versatile space, makes this a perfect location for ceremonies, pre-receptions or receptions! You can face the impressive arch windows or the fountain on the lake.
Lantana Courtyard
Just steps away from Destino Plaza you can find Lantana Courtyard. A perfect spot for pre-receptions or intimate receptions. This private courtyard connects to an interior space, giving you the option of both an indoor and outdoor location!
La Mesa Patio
Dance the night away under twinkling lights at La Mesa Patio. This private courtyard is surrounded by lush greenery and towering palm trees setting the perfect scene for a wedding reception!
Casitas Courtyard
Casitas Courtyard is a charming venue surrounded by fountains, twinkling lights, fresh blooms and towering palm trees. Whether you host a ceremony or reception in this spot, it’s sure to be magical!
With the August 29 debut of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the 24thEpcot International Food & Wine Festival leading the way, the fall season will bring plenty of excitement to Walt Disney World Resort. The new Mid-Day Magic Ticket, available now, is a great value for families to take in the fun of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks.
Mid-Day Magic Tickets are valid for admission after 12 p.m. and were designed with guests’ flexibility in mind, with timing that helps meet their needs. Mid-Day Magic Tickets may be used at any of the four theme parks, allowing guests to catch a parade, enjoy a meal, experience favorite attractions, and then get ready for wondrous nighttime shows.
The fall and winter months will be a fantastic time to visit Walt Disney World Resort. Guests can climb aboard the fastest ship in the galaxy on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. They can taste their way around World Showcase during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. They can enjoy the resort as it transitions into a winter wonderland in November and December, with holiday décor and festivities at all four theme parks.
The 2-, 3- and 4-Day Mid-Day Magic Tickets* are available for use on or before Dec. 15, 2019:
Two-day ticket from $88 a day, plus tax (from $176 total, plus tax)
Three-day ticket from $84 a day, plus tax (from $252 total, plus tax)
Four-day ticket from $79 a day, plus tax (from $316 total, plus tax)
Tickets are valid for one theme park per day. Prices are for ages 10 and older. The price varies based on selected start date. Lower prices may apply on certain dates. The two-day ticket expires four days after the selected start date. The three-day ticket expires five days after the selected start date. The four-day ticket expires seven days after the selected start date.
The Disney Skyliner, which is just about a month away from opening, will transport guests high above the Walt Disney World Resort from Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Riviera Resort.
But guests won’t be the only ones flying in style when Disney Skyliner opens. Our friends at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) just shared the first sneak peek at the stylish new costumes Disney Skyliner cast members will don with the system opens on September 29.
WDI partnered with Costuming to design new mid-century modern costumes that were inspired by the travel system’s color scheme and the curved shape of the Skyliner cabins.
Disney cast members make magic every day for guests visiting our theme parks. Recently, tens of thousands of Cast Members experienced some magic of their own as they were among the first to preview Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening Aug. 29 at Walt Disney World Resort. Were they impressed? Find out by taking a look at their reactions to this immersive new land below.
A brand new attraction is open at Disney Springs. The NBA Experience held its Grand Opening on August 12. There were plenty of NBA and WNBA superstars on hand to celebrate the day, including Grant Hill and Kareen Abdul-Jabbar. Also in attendance were CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, and Adam Silver, who is the current NBA Commissioner. Mickey and Minnie were there as well to get the party started.
The NBA Experience is broken up into different activities. Some of these are physical, to make you feel like you are a star player. Others do not require you to try to make a basket. There are activities for all skill levels and all ages.
Dunk – Allows you to dunk like a pro. If you don’t think that you can reach the basket, that isn’t a problem. The basket is adjustable, so you can set it to your perfect height. You’ll be able to make the shot every time without breaking a sweat. If you want the challenge, move the basket higher.
Shoot – Requires a little bit of skill, but anyone can have fun with it. You’ll play on a court that feels real, and shoot against the clock. There is a virtual crowd there to cheer you on. It tests players to see how many shots they can make from different areas of the court in just 15 seconds.
Dribble – Teaches you a skill. You will warm up, and then learn the basics of dribbling. It has guests work with an interactive coach to show the drills and skills they need to become the next great point guard
Slingshot – Puts a ball into a slingshot, and then release it and hope that it goes into the basket.
Arcade – Has a couple of different activities. You can race the clock and try to score as many points as possible. You can play Pop-A-Shot, which is perfect for guests of all ages. You can also try your hand at some NBA related video games.
Combine – Measures visitors’ wingspan, reach and vertical leap. Once the results are in, the interactive screen will show how guests compare to today’s most popular NBA stars like Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and more. If you get discouraged after your combine results, have no fear: There are plenty of interactive basketball activities to help guests sharpen their skills on the court.
Trivia – An NBA and WNBA trivia game. You’ll play against the others in the room. The questions are random, so you can’t learn the answers and then go back and beat everyone else in the room.
Champions – A great way to learn more about the NBA and the WNBA. There are screens where you can look up past championships, learn stats from the games, watch videos, and more.
Replay – Let’s you become the ref! You will watch a clip from a game and then decide whether or not the ref made the right call.
Theaters – Allows you to watch two different ten minute films. You will be able to be part of a player’s world, or experience pro basketball through the eyes of a fan.
There are also activities that are designed to make you feel like an NBA or WNBA player.
Draft – Allows you to be the number one draft pick! You will learn which team has drafted you, and then there’s a picture opportunity with Adam Silver (he’s wax). You’ll then see your picture, “wearing” the team’s hat, in the My Disney Experience App.
Players – Takes you inside a locker room. You will then see what one looks like. During the season, you will also be able to see real time stats of current games.
Trophy Moments – Offers great picture opportunities. You can feel like an MVP when you have your picture taken with both the NBA MVP Trophy and the NBA Championship Trophy.
The NBA Experience is also filled with other things that you will want to check out. You can measure your hand against the size of a basketball great’s hand. You can literally measure up against a couple of players.
The NBA Store is located right next to the NBA Experience. You’ll find plenty of team related items, as well as Disney’s take on things. One thing to keep in mind, you will not find food or beverages for sale inside the NBA Experience. You can leave and purchase something to eat elsewhere, and then return.
Tickets for The NBA Experience cost $29 for those three through nine, and $34 for ten and older, plus tax. All activities are included with your ticket. If you’re looking for a break from the theme parks or something to do on a rainy day, this could be the answer. Remember, you don’t have to be a basketball expert in order to have a great time.
