Weekly Round Up! October 29, 2021
/Boy was there A LOT to share this week! We are excited to share some of the changes from the Government of Canada and the United States. It doesn’t disappoint!
Government of Canada Lifts Travel Advisory
Last week the Government of Canada lifted it’s non-essential travel advisory. The level 4 Cruise advisory is still in place, although we hope to see some change on that this November.
The United States Government and the CDC lift their travel restrictions for the land border onNovember 8, 2021. PCR tests are still required to return into Canada for all travellers by air and land. Antigen tests are required to fly to the US.
NEW ONBOARD CREDIT OFFER FOR DISNEY CRUISES BOOKED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2021!
2023 Winter itineraries are available to book with Disney Cruise Line and Pure Magic Vacations is excited to offer an onboard credit for all new bookings between October 20 and December 31, 2021! Valid for any sailings between now and 2023. This is a great opportunity to ease the cost of gratuities, help with excursion costs, or shopping! *terms and conditions apply
During Guests’ next visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they can share a first look at the new Disney Cruise Line exhibit now open at Walt Disney Presents.
This one-of-a-kind gallery space features never-before-seen artifacts and photos from the making of the Disney Wish, the newest ship that sets sail in summer 2022.
Some of the unique items on display include:
A life-size maquette of the Cinderella statue that will grace the Grand Hall;
An intricately detailed, 5 1/2-foot scale model of the ship;
Replicas of the Disney Animation maquettes that will adorn the dining rooms at 1923, an elegant family restaurant inspired by the golden age of Hollywood; and
A scale concept model used to design the larger-than-life stern statue of Rapunzel.
Jamaica makes booking PCR tests less expensive!
Those families staying at resorts will continue to take tests on site by booking an appointment at check in. Details on pricing are available at time of booking and are subject to change. We do not share exact pricing for CoVid tests during the quoting process as things change quickly.
Beginning Oct. 15, DISNEY PIN trading mystery boxes and Mickey-themed boards are introduced as a new, interactive and fun way to trade official Disney Trading Pins.
Guests can hunt for pins honoring their favorite characters, attractions and so much more on the Mickey-themed pinboards, or be delightfully surprised by choosing a numbered pin from one of the mystery boxes. If you are booked to travel and are interested in Pin Trading, please let us know and we will update your package information to include details of this new and fun experience.
Favorite Disney characters and Disney Parks icons will soon come to life in immersive new ways at Walt Disney World Resort, as Disney PhotoPass Service and Snap are continuing their collaboration with new augmented reality photo moments!
Combining camera technology developed by Snap with beloved Disney stories, the latest Disney PhotoPass Lenses will be available directly through the My Disney Experience app as part of the purchase of Disney Genie+ service, launched on Oct. 19, 2021. A select sampling of these lenses will also be complimentary through the Snapchat app.*
Your family can ring in the holiday season while sailing through the heart of Europe along the Danube River with Adventures by Disney!
Adventurers will travel to seven unforgettable destinations in three countries on an 8-day/7-night Adventures by Disney vacation. This exclusive sailing with AmaWaterways—a leader in luxury river cruising—will make Guests’ holidays very merry.
Guests can book now and save $500 per person on the Dec. 20, 2021 Holiday Danube River Cruise. This adventure must be booked by Dec. 6, 2021 and availability is limited. Please note that this last-chance offer excludes suites and category E staterooms, is valid on new bookings only and is not combinable with any other offers or promotions.
To learn more, please reach out to us. This is a premium Disney travel experience.
One of Guests’ favorite holiday season traditions is curling up in front of the television to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Disney Cruise Line’s brand-new cruise ship float embarks on its maiden voyage in New York City as part of the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Guests should be sure to gather their friends and family and tune in to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC-TV on Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon in all time zones.
A few months ago, Disney Cruise Line shared new details about the epic “Avengers: Quantum Encounter” show they are developing for Worlds of Marvel, the fleet’s most ambitious dining experience ever, premiering aboard the Disney Wish next summer.
At Worlds of Marvel, your family will be part of a real-life Avengers mission as they watch some of their favorite heroes in action: Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as The Wasp, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, and Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. Kerry Condon will also reprise her role as the voice of F.R.I.D.A.Y., and actor Ross Marquand will lend his villainous vocal skills to Ultron.
The show will follow Ant-Man and The Wasp as they host a presentation of the most powerful Super Hero technologies in the world, including a hands-on demonstration of the latest and greatest Pym Tech using
specially designed immersive cinematic technology, including hundreds of screens and special effects embedded throughout.
The Disney Wish first sails in the summer of 2022
New Universal Orlando Resort Promotion! Buy 3 Days Get 2 Days Free! What a fun way to experience Mardi Gras as a family, and with great value too. If you are hoping for an late winter or early spring visit, this is a must! *this promotional ticket is only available as part of a vacation package purchase- it cannot be purchased ticket only.
Valid if travel is booked 10/20/21 – 5/5/22 and travelled 1/13/2022 – 12/15/2022
Dreams Resorts are offering a quarantine period at no additional cost
This is subject to change at any time. A great offer, in combination with a last minute promotion saving families up to 40% on some dates.
Have a spooky Halloween everyone!
Marco and Michelle