Two Special Offers Released for Walt Disney World

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Disney Resorts

Happy September Disney fans! Walt Disney World has released 2 new special offers! Promotion details are listed below. Keep in mind, promotions may be confusing to navigate!

OFFER #1: Magic Is Here! Save Up to $500 on a 4-Night, 4-Day Room-and-Ticket Package at Select Disney Resort Hotels

Play, stay and SAVE at Walt Disney World Resort this fall and holiday season— where magical moments are waiting for you. Save up to $500 on a 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays most nights September 4 through December 25, 2020. Book through December 25, 2020.

  • Book Through: December 25, 2020
  • Valid Travel Dates: Stays most nights September 4 through December 25, 2020
  • The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
  • Advance reservation required.
  • Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion
  • Savings based on the non-discounted price of the same package.
  • Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
  • Theme park tickets are valid for admission beginning on date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of stay and ticket.
  • To visit the theme parks, theme park reservations via the Disney Park Pass System AND the tickets included in this package are required for the same park on the same date for each person in your party ages 3 and up (limit one park per day). Theme park reservations are limited and subject to availability.
  • Resort hotel reopening dates are subject to change.

OFFER #2: Residents of AL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA & WV: Save Up to 30% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels

If you’re a resident of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or West Virginia, discover great savings on rooms when you take advantage of this special offer. Get swept up in seasonal fun—and save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights September 4 through December 25, 2020 when you book through December 25, 2020.

  • Eligibility: This offer is valid for residents of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Residency validated at time of reservation through credit card billing address.
  • Book Through December 25, 2020
  • Valid Travel Dates: Most nights September 4 through December 25, 2020
  • The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
  • Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room.
  • Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.
  • Advance reservations required.
  • Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
  • Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
  • Valid admission and a park reservation are required to enjoy theme parks and special events and are not included in this offer.
  • Resort hotel reopening dates are subject to change.

Book with Confidence: For extra peace of mind, know that if your plans change, any Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees will be waived up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through December 31, 2020. 

Footage Released of Manhunt for Discovery Island Trespasser at Walt Disney World

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After being arrested for camping on the former site of Discovery Island back in April, a Florida man has been formally charged for trespassing on Walt Disney World property. Now, WKMG News 6 has released video of the manhunt as Disney Security and members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office trekked through the abandoned land in search for the trespasser.

According to ClickOrlando.com, Richard J. McGuire was formally charged with trespass on property other than structure or conveyance in July. Investigators claimed deputies searched for McGuire on the ground, by helicopter, and by boat before finding him.

Discovery Island first opened in 1974, but closed permanently in 1999. McGuire called the island a “tropical paradise” and claimed to be unaware that the property was closed. He has since been banned from Walt Disney World Resort.

“Moana” Themed Rooms Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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New details have surfaced regarding the extended closure and refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World, including a resort-wide retheme to the popular animated film, Moana.

In a statement to the Orlando Sentinel, Disney has confirmed the changes taking place inside guest rooms, including a new color palette and more:

A Disney World spokeswoman on Monday said changes to the rooms will include a move to a Pacific Ocean-inspired color palette as well as details, patterns and textures from Disney’s “Moana,” an animated film that takes place on the Polynesian island of Motunui.

Just earlier this year, the resort’s popular ‘Ohana restaurant debuted new carpeting featuring characters from Moana alongside Polynesian-inspired design.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is scheduled to remain closed through Summer 2021, with its Monorail station temporarily closing in October of this year.

New MARVEL Spider-Man & Iron Man MagicBands

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Two new MagicBands featuring two of MARVEL’s most iconic characters—Spider-Man and Iron Man are now available. These new MagicBands are the perfect accessories for any superhero fan. Let’s check them out.

Spider-Man MagicBand – $24.99

The first MagicBand features your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in black and white against a red and blue background.

“I Am Iron Man” MagicBand – $24.99

The other MagicBand features Iron Man in a fighting stance against a mostly red background. New MARVEL-themed MagicBands have made their way into Walt Disney World, recently, including another Iron Man MagicBand, that was released in July. 

Governor Ron DeSantis States Florida Government is “Comfortable” with Expanding Theme Park Capacity

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During today’s “One Goal, One Florida” theme park roundtable, which took place at Universal Orlando Resort, Governor Ron DeSantis stated that the state of Florida is “comfortable” with expanding capacity at the Central Florida theme parks, including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort.

Given the current elevated health and safety measures in place at the theme parks, the state deems it safe to increase the amount of people allowed into the parks. During the roundtable, Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort park officials spoke on current reopening progress and staffing at the parks. While the trends are favorable for the parks so far after the massive hit of the pandemic, thousands of workers are still on extended furlough.

The conference ended on a favorable note, with characters appearing from Universal Orlando Resort’s Toothsome Chocolate Emporium, but generally brought few new details besides the possibility of expanded capacity at the parks. Do note that neither resort has issued any announcements regarding upped capacity at any of the parks.