What’s This? A First Look at the Jack Skellington-Hosted ‘Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular’ Fireworks!?

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties will return to Magic Kingdom Park on August 16 – and this year, guests will receive the treat of the brand-new “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” fireworks show!



With just days to go until the big reveal, Disney Parks Live Entertainment has been putting the finishing touches on the spectacular – and cameras were on-hand to grab a first look.



In “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular,” Jack Skellington from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” serves as host and has come to tell a “not-so-scary” story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. His ghost dog, Zero, flies off carrying everyone along on a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house. Their journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains. The show will also include state-of-the-art projections and lasers, plus lighting and dazzling fireworks that will fill the sky above Magic Kingdom Park.

For Disney Vacation pricing contact me! As a Disney Vacation Planner, I'll help you plan the perfect vacation at no extra charge to you! Just a few of the few things I'll do for FREE!

• Help to find you the perfect Walt Disney World hotel; 
• I'll make your Advance Dining Reservations (no early mornings for you!); 
• I'll make your Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Reservations;
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• Book any tours or unique experiences; 
• Send you tips and tricks to get the most out of your vacation investment; AND 
• Get a FREE DISNEY GIFT CARD for qualifying vacations and more!

To book your Disney vacation with me, Lauren Gonding a professional Disney Vacation Planner, contact me by: email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com; answer a few quick questions to request a quote; message me on Facebook; or call me at 800-883-1535 x 46! 

Reservations Now Open for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Experiences at Disney's Hollywood Studios

If you are planning to visit Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios beginning August 29, 2019, you can now make reservations for several galactic experiences.

Whether it's customizing your own legendary lightsaber, building a droid at Black Spire Outpost's industrial depot or hanging out at Oga's Cantina, there's much to explore as Guests become part of the Star Wars story.



Craft a Lightsaber at Savi's Workshop - Constructing a lightsaber is a rite of passage in the life of a Jedi, as this elegant weapon from a more civilized age is attuned to its wielder through the Force. Inside Savi's Workshop, you will feel the presence of the Force as you craft your own lightsabers, customizing them with various hilts, accessories and the all-important kyber crystals.

For the Savi's Workshop experience, there will be limited walk-up availability but reservations are highly recommended. A credit card deposit of $199 is required for each reservation. Cancellations can be made up to the day before without penalty; any no-shows will be charged the full price of the experience. Guests can also bring one guest to observe the experience. 



Build a Droid Inside the Droid Depot - Droids can be some of the most loyal companions in the entire Star Wars galaxy, and now you can have the chance to build and customize your own astromech friends at the Droid Depot. Patrons pick pieces and parts off a conveyor belt to construct one of two core models (R-series or BB-series), which can then interact with elements throughout Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

At Droid Depot, reservations are highly recommended and there will be limited walk-up availability. Cancellations can be made up to the day before without penalty; any no-shows will be charged the full price of the experience. Guests may also bring one person along for the build experience.



Hang Out at Oga's Cantina - Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is the notorious watering hole where smugglers, bounty hunters, and weary travelers of all ages can come partake in some out-of-this-world refreshments. To make trip planning easier, Oga's Cantina will follow the 180-day reservation process currently offered for restaurants and experiences requiring reservations. While there will be limited walk-up availability, reservations are highly recommended. And like our other experiences, cancellations can be made up to the day before without penalty; however, any no-shows will be charged.

Reservations for the experiences above can now be made through My Disney Experience app or on Disneyworld.com. Reservations will be available for dates up to 180 days out.

For Disney Vacation pricing contact me! As a Disney Vacation Planner, I'll help you plan the perfect vacation at no extra charge to you! Just a few of the few things I'll do for FREE!

• Help to find you the perfect Walt Disney World hotel; 
• I'll make your Advance Dining Reservations (no early mornings for you!); 
• I'll make your Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Reservations;
• I'll make your FastPass+ selections (once gain no early mornings for you!); 
• Book any tours or unique experiences; 
• Send you tips and tricks to get the most out of your vacation investment; AND 
• Get a FREE DISNEY GIFT CARD for qualifying vacations and more!

To book your Disney vacation with me, Lauren Gonding a professional Disney Vacation Planner, contact me by: email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com; answer a few quick questions to request a quote; message me on Facebook; or call me at 800-883-1535 x 46! 

*Reservations for the above experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge are highly recommended. Walk-up availability may be limited.

Children Find Enchantment Beyond the Painted Sky at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

A fun new experience for girls and boys ages 3-12 is now being offered at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa.

The magic begins with the ultimate fun fashion transformation at the Painted Sky: HI Style Studio that caters exclusively to children. In the relaxed and charming atmosphere, a friendly stylist personally tends to each child’s needs with a variety of services, including hairstyling, makeup, costumes and accessories. 

Painted Sky: HI Style Studio packages include Aulani Too Too CuteT, Minnie Dot, Moana Swim, Off the Hook! Boys Surf and Swim, and mermaid looks to name just a few. Transformations take 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the package, and prices start at $150 (plus tax).

Whether they’re soaking up the fun at Waikolohe Pool or dressing up as their favorite wayfinding Princess of Motunui, Moana, they’ll be ready to show off their island-style makeover.

The adventure can continue Beyond the Painted Sky with an activity that caters to young imaginations. At the Painted Sky Salon, the lānai is transformed into a Magical Rainbow Garden where children create an island craft. Their inner creativity can blossom as they make a colorful keepsake using tropical ferns and flowers.

Enchantment grows through song and dance in this lovely garden lānai setting when Disney characters join the fun. The magic continues as children become the “stars” of the Rainbow Wishes Parade, a heartwarming procession of keiki waving wishing wands and weaving through the beautiful pathways of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa to share their joy.

Beyond the Painted Sky is a 90-minute experience, offered each Sunday and Wednesday at noon and 2:30 p.m. Cost for this activity is $55 per child, in addition to the cost of a makeover.

To book your Aulani, A Disney Resort in Spa in Ko Olina Hawaii, email me lauren@magicaltravel.com or call me at 800-883-1535 x 46! When you book your Aulani vacation with me, I'll give you a FREE Disney Gift card plus that you can spend at the resort during your vacation plus some extras to make your Disney vacation even more magical!