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January 2019 Disney, Universal Orlando, and Cruise Newsletter ISSUE 8 JANUARY 2019 THE CASTLE CONNECT The monthly newsletter for Castle Connections Travel In this Issue: - NEW HARRY POTTER ROLLER COASTER: Move over forbidden journey… a NEW roller coaster is coming to Hogsmeade late 2019 - BIPPITY BOPPITY BOUTIQUE REVIEW: Give your little princess the Royal Treatment, find out all the details here! - SANDALS - SAINT LUCIAS REGENCY LA TOC: Check out this all inclusive luxurious resort that will make you want RunDisney Marathon Weekend to start jump on a plane Grab your running shoes and get ready for a fun-filled weekend! From January tomorrow! 9th- 13th Walt Disney World will be hosting their Annual RunDisney Marathon Weekend. What is Marathon Weekend you may ask? Marathon Weekend is a long weekend in January, where guests can run THROUGH Walt Disney World! How about that?! Races available include a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and of course the Dopey Challenge (completing all 4 races). There are even Kids Races! By participating in the Parents Planning Disney 5K, guests will race 3.1 miles through EPCOT! The 10K Race will take runners 6.2 miles through EPCOT and surrounding resorts. The Half Marathon runs 13.1 miles around On our Disney Planning Facebook page EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. The full Marathon, all 26.2 miles of it, race around all four we asked members, ‘What is your theme parks and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Don't worry-you won't have to favorite cruise line to sail?’ run to the race starting point! Roundtrip bus transportation is provided for runners Here are the results: staying at a Walt Disney World Resorts to the start line and will also transport spectators to the finish line so they can be there to cheer you on! The kids races take place at the -Disney Cruise Line —————— 55% ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (WWOS). If you don't feel like running around Walt Disney World, why not enjoy the parks during RunDisney and be a part of the -Royal Caribbean Cruise Line —— 25% ChEARSquad? Here spectators can enjoy the fun while cheering on family and friends! -Norwegian Cruise Line ————— 8% When registering for a RunDisney Event, you will receive a t-shirt, medal, and certificate of completion. Water and Gatorade are also provided throughout the races. After the -Carnival Cruise Line —————— 5% race is complete guests will receive a snack box with energy snacks and all the Gatorade you can carry. While running, guests can also enjoy the Disney Characters along the route as they cheer you on. There are many character photo stops along the race route, Join our facebook page (facebook.com/ but be warned: the lines can get long, so you may be pressed for time. To participate, groups/parentsplanningdisney) to get all your guests are required to be able to run/walk a 16 minute mile. Participation in a Disney questions answered and to take RunDisney event does not require a park ticket, but does require paying for race part in our poll next month! registration which can range from $85 to $500 per person depending on the race. It can be challenging, but the medals make it worth it. The RunDisney Expo held at WWOS is where runners will pick up their race bibs and race shirts. There, runners can also find every run item possible from specialized running socks to the latest in running headphone technology (and even limited edition Disney running shoes!). Can't travel to Disney but want to participate? Disney has you covered! RunDisney also has a "Virtual Shorts Series" were those willing can participate in a 5k course of your choosing (your neighborhood, favorite park, etc) during the summer months and receive a race bib, finisher certificate and a 5k medal! Look inside this issue for a full list of RunDisney events happening throughout 2019! ISSUE 8 JANUARY 2019 Upcoming WALT DISNEY WORLD 2019 Events: January 18 - February 25, 2019 - Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts: The Epcot International Festival of the Arts celebrates visual, culinary and performing arts inspired from all around the world set against the incomparable backdrop of Epcot. The event will feature gallery exhibits, food experiences with art-inspired menus, live Broadway-style entertainment and more. March 6 - June 3, 2019 - Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival: Epcot’s Future World and World Showcase will bloom New Coaster Coming Soon to with more than 30 million colorful blossoms, interactive garden The Wizarding World of Harry Potter activities for kids and workshops with gardening experts during this annual spring festival. Also during the festival are Marketplace Food There is a new roller coaster coming to the Wizarding World of Kiosks, topiaries that fill the park, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando in 2019! This roller coaster will be replacing the Dragon Challenge. Although most of the details of this new ride are under wraps, we know that this ride will feature the Forbidden Forest beyond Hogwarts Castle. You will take a ride on Hagrid’s motorbike through the new forest that Universal is building, and will feature indoor and outdoor scenes, reverse tracks and a major drop. This is going to be a major addition to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, so please stay tuned for more details and the opening date! @AbbyCCT UPCOMING RUNDISNEY MARATHONS: -Marathon Weekend in WDW 1/6-1/13/19 FREE DINING IS BACK -Princess Half Marathon in WDW 2/21-2/24/19 You can enjoy a FREE dining plan when you purchase a non- discounted 5-night/6-day vacation package that includes a -Star Wars Rival Run in WDW 4/4-4/7/19 room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a ticket with a Park Hopper Option or Park Hopper Plus Option. -Disneyland Paris in DLP 9/19-9/22/19 A minimum 4-night length of stay is required. -Wine & Dine in WDW 10/31-11/3/19 Book through February 10, 2019 for arrivals most nights July 5 through September 30, 2019. For more information please visit our Facebook page (facebook.com/CastleConnectionsTravel) 2018 Cruise Critic Awards The 2018 Cruise Awards are in and some of our Favorite Cruise Lines received some much deserved recognition! Best New Ship: Celebrity Edge Disney Fun Fact: Best Suites: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Best Cabins: Harmony of the Seas- Royal Caribbean Cruise Measuring 964 feet in length, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder Line are each longer than Main Street U.S.A at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Best Solo Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line Disney World. At 1,115 feet, the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream are Best Family Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line longer than the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and longer than Best Ship Refurbishment Mariner of the Seas- Royal the height of New York City’s famous Chrysler Building. Caribbean Cruise Line Best Onboard Entertainment: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Best North American Home Port: San Juan, PR. ISSUE 8 JANUARY 2019 Sandals Spotlight: Sandals Regency La Toc [Castries, St. Lucia] Sandals Regency La Toc is known as St. Lucia's most glamorous resort. It is set on 210 acres that roll through forested grounds and over dramatic cliffs to a half – mile of brown sugar sand beach located on the southern shore of the Castries Bay. This resort sports 18 guestroom categories' all decorated with rich mahogany furniture, king size four poster beds, plush fabrics and island art work. Many rooms have private plunge pools or outdoor soaking tubs perfect for just relaxing in your own island sanctuary. The focal point of this resort is the half mile crescent shaped beach, caressed by the Current Promotions for warm turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean Sea! Perfect for sun bathing, Sandals Regency La Toc: socializing, or enjoying a multitude of watersports such as kayaking, windsurfing, snorkeling, sail boating and unlimited scuba diving for certified -Vacation Packages from $223 PP/PN divers. As with all Sandals Resorts all watersports are included with your -Club Level Packages from $265 PP/PN resort stay! -Butler Level Package from $320 PP/PN -Up to $635 Instant Credit Sandals Regency La Toc is also home to 9 unique restaurants' boasting -Save 65% Off Rack Rate the cuisine and ambiance of Italy, France, England the Mediterranean and -Receive 1 FREE night when you book 7 nights (Select Room Categories) the Caribbean. With so many choices the hardest part of the day may very well be deciding where to dine! This resort also sports 8 bars with 2 of their signature pools providing swim- up bar service serving signature cocktails and premium spirts. This resort is a golf lover's dream highlighting a sporty 9-hole golf course nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by lush villa- studded hills, featuring narrow fairways caressed by rolling hills a jungle of white cedar almond trees and bamboo. Included in your resort stay are complimentary green fees and a PGA certified golf clinic provided once a week. If you enjoy a more challenging course free transfers are offered to Cap’s estate golf and country club providing an 18- hole par 71 course. As always when staying on a Sandals Resort property you will enjoy the stay at 1 play at 3 resort privileges! With complimentary transfers you can extend your snorkeling and diving experiences to include two more underwater playgrounds. You also have the option of exploring any of the 27 gourmet restaurants and entertainment offered by Sandals St. Lucia Resorts! @KarenCCT Bippity Boppity Boutique Review I took my almost 5 year old daughter to the Bippity Boppity Boutique last month and it was an unforgettable experience.
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