Disney Discontinues Disney Vacation Account Service:
The service that helped families save up for a magical vacation is being discontinued by Disney. The Disney Vacation Account service is being discontinued and guests can no longer add new accounts or add any new contributions to existing accounts. Guests now have four different options to get their refunds from their savings accounts.
The first option will allow guests to put their balances onto one or multiple Disney Gift Cards with an added 5% bonus. This of course can be used towards a Disney vacation and with the 5% bonus added to the gift card makes it one of the most rewarding options.
Option 2 is just transferring the funds to booking a vacation right now, if the account has enough that guests are ready to book this may be the best option.
The third option is to do nothing. If you choose to do this on September 27 (the day the program completely shuts down), Disney will send out full refunds but it may take some time. Since it may take time, Disney will send guests a Disney Gift Card with 2% of the total of their balance in addition to their total refund.
The final option is you can request a full refund at any time from now or before September 27 but you will not get the 2% added bonus on a gift card. You can find out more information on the Disney Vacation Account website.
New "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" Trailer Released:
Last night on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, we got a new look at "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" with a new trailer. The new trailer shows the Guardians getting ready to save the galaxy once again. We also see Kurt Russell reveal himself as Peter (Star-Lord) father. I couldn't be more excited to see this film as we are just over two months from it hitting theaters on May 5. Check out the new trailer:
Are you as excited as I am for Marvel Studios "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."
Caribbean Beach Guests Offered Special Offer During Construction:
During the upcoming construction and re-imagination of Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, guests staying their after May 1 are being offers a $75 Disney gift card per room per night for any impacts construction has on guests staying at the resort. Here is the letter that guests have received:
Thank you for choosing the Walt Disney World Resort as your vacation destination!
The future of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is being reimagined. While we recognize this will cause a degree of disruption to your stay, we are making every effort to ensure that your visit to Walt Disney World is magical.
As shared previously, please be aware that Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Banana Cabana Pool Bar and Calypso Trading Post will be closed for refurbishment during your visit.
There will be a variety of dining options available to you for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Centertown, a dining location, will serve a Caribbean-style buffet for breakfast and a la carte dinner offerings.
• A selection of grab-and-go meals will be conveniently available for purchase throughout the day in three new island markets located in the Aruba, Jamaica and Martinique regions of the Resort.
• In-room dining will remain available. The menu includes pizza, sandwiches and pasta.
• Disney dining plans will be accepted for these offerings.
• Dining locations will make every effort to assist you with your dietary needs.
Additionally, you will still be able to make a splash at our feature pool—Fuentes del Morro Pool—or at one of our leisure pools during your stay.
Please note that noise will be heard while our Resort is being reimagined, but noise should not be heard from your Guest room between dusk and 9:00am daily.
As a thank you for your continued patronage, you will be receiving a $75 Disney Gift Card per room for each night of your stay upon check-in at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. If you were previously offered a $25 Disney Gift Card per room for each night of your stay, this will replace that offer. This gift card can be used at participating Walt Disney World Resort Food & Beverage and Merchandise locations. For complete terms and conditions please visit DisneyGiftCard.com.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your original booking agent.
• For reservations made through Disney Reservation Center or disneyworld.com, please call 407-939-1822 between the hours of 7:00am-11:00pm (ET).
• For reservations made through Disney Vacation Club Member Services, please call 800-800-9800 or 407-566-3800 between the hours of 9:00am-7:30pm (ET) Monday through Friday or 9:00am- 5:30pm (ET) Saturday and Sunday.
• If you booked your vacation through a travel agent, please contact your travel agent directly.
Should you have any questions or concerns once you arrive, General Manager Sheryl Koenes and her team at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be happy to assist you. We look forward to hosting you as our Guest and wish you a truly magical stay!
The new Holiday Pin Series Gift Cards were recently released at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The gift cards come in four different characters that include Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto. Each gift card comes with a mitten-shaped pin of the character.
Each of the gift cards will be pre-loaded with $75 to use and the mitten-shaped trading pin. Each pin is treated with a special layer of glitter, these pins will only be available to purchase as part of the limited edition Disney Gift Card Holiday series.
The gift cards can be used at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, Disney PhotoPass, and any Disney Store locations in the United States. Disney Gift Cards make the perfect gift for Disney fans everywhere for the holiday season.
On Friday, the 20th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival began. Now, guests visiting Epcot during the festival can have the gift of convenience and complete their experience with the Festival-themed wearable Disney Gift Card.
In addition to the many features a Disney Gift Card has, this gift card comes with a wearable wrist band for easy access to use at festival kiosks. It will be as easy activating your Disney Gift Card with as little as $15. Then you just swipe or scan to pay as you sample the delicious foods and beverages from throughout the festival. These gift cards are available all-throughout Epcot as well as all surrounding Disney World resorts including Disney's Boardwalk Inn, Disney's Yacht Club, Disney's Beach Club, and at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels while supplies last.
Something new to this year's festival, a limited-release design card is available when guests load $200 onto the card. It will come with a Food & Wine festival-themed lanyard, medallion, and carrying sleeve. This will be only available with this card and will have limited availability.
It doesn't end there as guests can reload their gift cards even after the conclusion of the festival on property for use for practically all things Disney at Disney World and many other Disney destinations nationwide.
Seasons of the Force at Disney's Hollywood Studios to Begin January 8th:
Go look on Disney World's website and look at upcoming events. Here Disney reveals that Seasons of the Force at Disney's Hollywood Studios will begin January 8th and run through March 20, 2016. I'm sure more details will be released this week on Seasons of the Force at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Late last week, it was revealed that Seasons of the Force will begin November 16 at Disneyland.
