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Disney, Universal Orlando and Cruise Newsletter for December 2018 ISSUE 7 DECEMBER 2018 THE CASTLE CONNECT The monthly newsletter for Castle Connections Travel In this Issue: - STAR WARS LAND: Find out the latest updates on this highly anticipated land coming to Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. - THERMAL SUITE SPA PASS: Check out all Norwegian Cruise Line has to offer in this exclusive extra. - NEW YEARS EVE AT DISNEY: Ring in the New Year with Mickey and friends and have a can’t miss New Years Eve Celebration. Celebrate the Holidays at Universal Studios Florida Parents Planning Disney You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch! It wouldn't be the holidays at Universal On our Disney Planning Facebook page Studios Florida without Grinchmas! Throughout the holiday season, from we asked members, ‘Whats your Favorite November 17 to January 6, Seuss Landing, located in Universal's Islands of character meal in Walt Disney World?’ Adventure, is bringing holiday cheer to guests as Seuss Landing is magically Here are the results: transformed into the iconic Dr. Seuss's Who-ville! There will be Whos -Chef Mickeys (Contemporary Resort) ———— 46% wanding through Who-ville and guests will be able to partake in a live retelling of How the Grinch Stole Christmas during the Who-liday -Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom) ——————— 33% Spectacular! The Grinch himself will be there and guests will have the opportunity to meet the mean one and take pictures with him! Hopefully his -Tusker House (Animal Kingdom) ——————- 14% heart won't be two sizes too small that day! There will be 6-8 shows a day, -‘Ohana (Polynesian Resort) ——————————— 6% so please check the guide for the times.Christmas magically arrives at the Wizarding Word of Harry Potter! Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure and -Askersus Royal Banquet Hall (Epcot) —— 0.5% Diagon Alley in Universal Studios will both feature festive Christmas -Garden Grill (Epcot) ————————————————— 0.5% decorations along the buildings and streets of the Wizarding World. Storefronts will appear to be decorated by each of the shopkeepers. Look Join our facebook page (facebook.com/ for unique features to the décor, such as the feathers woven into the groups/parentsplanningdisney) to get all your garlands at Owl Post! Be sure not to miss the Frog Choir or Celestina Disney questions answered and to take Warbeck singing Christmas songs straight from the spell books! The Magic part in our poll next month! of Christmas at Hogwarts is an absolute must see! This luminous projection- mapping show takes place on Hogwarts Castle intermittently from dusk until the park closes each night! The Wizards will be just as dazzled as the Muggles as the walls of Hogwarts come alive! From fairies creating a Christmas tree to the mischief of the Weasley twins, excitement is all around! The Holiday Parade featuring Macy's is back again this year! With 15 floats and a dozen festive balloons this is a can't miss show! What are the holidays without the music of the season? Mannheim Steamroller will be performing on weekends at the Music Plaza Stage in Universal Studios, so be sure to check the guide and plan to check out their amazing performances!After spending your Grinchmas at Universal Studios Florida, we bet that your heart will grow two sizes, just like the Grinch himself! ISSUE 7 DECEMBER 2018 Cruise Corner Norwegian Cruise Lines Spa Thermal Suite Pass Royal Caribbean’s Harmony This past week, I had the pleasure of sailing on one of of The Seas is a lengthy Norwegian Cruise Lines newest ships, the Getaway. 1,188.1 ft with 16 passenger The entire ship was stunning, but I’ll save that post for decks, and the capacity to another day. Luckily for me, I had a little bit of spare hold 6, 780 people. Given time to spend in the Thermal Suite. Long story short; I the size of this ship it’s no surprise it’s home to the spent $60 on a day pass and my only regret was not tallest slide at sea; the buying a pass for the entire week. Lesson Learned. The Ultimate Abyss℠. A roaring Getaways Thermal Suite was located on deck 15, all 10 stories high this is one for the adrenaline lovers. This the way forward. This was such a great location, as it enormous ship has 2,747 staterooms and over 20 dining venues looked over the front of the ship and was very quiet. for you to choose from. In addition to the water slides, Harmony The Thermal Suite is based on the concept of Turkish of The Seas also offers plenty of fun for the whole family with an ice rink, 23 swimming pools, zip lining, and SO much more. With baths, where friends and family spent the day relaxing. so much fun going on onboard, you may never get off the ship The heat and cleansing therapies of the Thermal Suite (even when at port!) To find out more about Harmony of The Seas experience include heated ceramic lounge chairs, a contact your Castle Connections Travel agent today. Thalasso Therapy Pool, hot tubs, steam room, sauna, tropical rain showers, and more. To continue reading this blog by @JackyCCT, head to www.thecastleconnection.blog Current Construction & Refurbishments: CHRISTMAS in HAWAII IN THE PARKS: (Disney & Universal) -Monorail may be operating on modified schedule (ongoing) Looking to celebrate Christmas somewhere tropical? Then look no further -Liberty Square Riverboat (Fall 2018) than Aulani Disney Resort and Spa. -Star Wars Land in Hollywood Studios (opening fall 2019) -Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom limited closing for holiday For many people the holiday season typically means cold temperatures overlay ( late Oct./ early Nov. and again early January 2019) and snow, so why not trade that in for beautiful beaches and lush islands in -Blizzard Beach seasonal closing (Oct. 28 - Jan. 5, 2019) Oahu, Hawaii, in particular Aulani (a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina). -Harry Potter Expansion in Islands of Adventure (opening Christmas events at Aulani typically begin in mid-December with carolers sometime 2019) throughout the resort, characters dressed in their holiday best and holiday RESORTS: (Disney) movies shown under the stars during 'Ohana Movie Nights' on the Halawai -All-Star Movies; rooms only (until early 2019) Lawn. Santa Claus even makes an appearance by Aunty's Beach house to -Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House; meet with the children. Rooms (Aug. 2018 - Fall 2019) Uzima Springs Pool and Pool bar On Christmas Day dinner can be found at the Kaiona Ballroom or (Sep. 2018-Winter 2018) AMA'AMA. The Kaiona Ballroom is a lavish all-you-can-eat Hawaiian-style -Art of Animation; rooms and Disney Sky liner (ongoing) Christmas feast that you'll enjoy with your whole family and a few Disney -Boardwalk Inn and Villas; rooms and around resort (ongoing) friends. The Seaside Christmas Feast at AMA'AMA is located Oceanside -Caribbean Beach; rooms, dining, pool & bar area, arcade, where you enjoy anything from local produce to the freshest seafood and merchandise shops, and Disney Sky liner (ongoing) prime meats. Reservations are highly recommended. -Coronado Springs; amenities and rooms (until summer 2019) Christmas in Hawaii means enjoying the the warm weather of Hawaii, all -Old Key West; rooms and amenities (until Spring 2019) the amenities of Aulani Resort, and the nearby activities of O'ahu. -Port Orleans - Riverside; rooms and amenities One thing is for sure, if you plan a holiday in paradise, Disney Style, it will (July 2018 - Early 2019) be a holiday season to remember! -Pop Century; amenities and sky liner (ongoing) **Guests may hear or see construction, but noise will not be heard from between dusk - 9 AM.** Exact construction specifics will vary at each Resort, for details and more information, please contact Castle Connections Travel. [The new Disney Sky liner that is under construction at the parks and select resorts will offer guests a birds eye view of Walt Disney World via gondola transportation and will open Fall 2019!] ISSUE 7 DECEMBER 2018 Agent Spotlight — Meet Kaen Crawfod Tip from an agent Karen lives in North Eastern Most people who have traveled to the Walt Disney World Resort Pennsylvania with her husband, two in Florida are familiar with Disney's Magical Express bus service, children, and three fur babies. She transporting guests from the Orlando International Airport to loves living in the mountains of NE their onsite Disney hotel. It is unquestionably a great service, but PA! Karen considers herself lucky to did you know there is another great option for arriving at your be located very close to many resort in style? A private car service is another great way to get fantastic hiking trails, which she your vacation started, offering great flexibility and personalized takes advantage of often. She has a attention. On a recent trip to Orlando, I was able to try out one passion for travel and will go almost such company- Logic Transportation. This business has been anywhere just to visit a new place around for a number of years now, offering luxury service without and meet new people. Some of her the luxury price. My family and I were greeted at the airport by favorite places to visit have been our driver, E ( a nickname), who happens to be the owner of the Hawaii, Barbados, and of course company. After meeting at baggage claim, with a personalized Walt Disney World! sign to help us find our driver, E grabbed our bags and whisked us off to our waiting magic coach, in this instance, an immaculate Chevy Suburban. With plush leather seats, and chilled bottles of water for each occupant, we truly felt pampered! Logic Get to know Karen: Transportation has a variety of vehicles to meet your family's How many times have you been to Walt Disney World: 25+ needs, no matter how large or small, ranging from sedans to Favorite Resort: Animal Kingdom Lodge SUV's to vans, and they can even make special accommodations Favorite Attraction: Flights of Passage for very large parties.
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