Travel Dates: October 12 – December 16, 2021

The Disneyland® Resort has released a new 2021 Disneyland Fall discount for the travel dates listed above.

• Save 25% on Premium rooms and 20% on Standard rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
• Save 20% on Premium rooms and 15% on Standard rooms at the Disneyland Hotel.
• Save 10% on all rooms at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

This offer must be booked by December 9, 2021, and travel must be completed by December 17, 2021.

2021 Disneyland Fall Discount Important Details

• Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room type at the same hotel for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the applicable dates between October 12 and December 16, 2021.
• Book now through December 9, 2021; travel must be completed by December 17, 2021.
• Premium room types included in this offer are Premium, Deluxe and Woods/Garden/Courtyard rooms; select Concierge rooms; and only Artisan, Junior and Family suites.
• Not valid on previously booked rooms.
• Advance reservations required.
• Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
• Excludes applicable fees and taxes.
• Limit 2 rooms per reservation and occupancy restrictions apply per room.
• Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers.
• Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.
• Separate theme park admission and theme park reservation for same date and same park are required to enter a Theme Park, and a hotel reservation does not guarantee theme park access.

Requirements are constantly changing at the Disneyland Resort. Please check Disneytraveltradeinfo.com/dlr for more information about what you need to know before visiting.

Disneyland Resort Reopening Guidelines & Important Information

• The state of California strongly recommends that all Guests be fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the Disneyland Resort. If planning to travel, please check and follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations and any State travel advisories. As always, our procedures my change as we continue to update our health and safety processes based on guidance from the state of California and local health officials.

If you would like to get a quote for this fantastic Disneyland discount, please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation Mouseketrips quote.

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Travel Dates: January 4 – April 8, 2022

Hawaii and Aulani are back open and welcoming guests. Get out of the cold and visit Aulani this Winter and save 25%!

Winter 2022 Aulani Discount

• Stay 4 consecutive nights and save 20%
• Stay 5 or more consecutive nights and save 25%

Plus, if you book early (before October 18, 2021), you will also enjoy a $150 Resort Credit for stays of 4 consecutive nights or longer.

Many Aulani activities are already included with your stay, at no additional cost

• Parents and kids alike will love Aunty’s Beach House, our complimentary supervised kids’ club. And don’t miss Ka Maka Landing, the magical new oceanside pool and adventure area with a thrilling kids’ splash zone.
• Experience nightly entertainment at our signature Starlit Hui show, gather round the fire pit for Mo‘olelo Storytelling, enjoy ‘Ohana Disney Movie Nights under the stars, or visit Off the Hook for a tropical pairing of cocktails and live music—plus so much more!
• Aulani features an array of delectable dining options. Try the contemporary island flavors of our signature beachside restaurant ‘AMA‘AMA, or sample the fresh international delights of the Makahiki Buffet.
• Adults and couples can unwind island-style at our award-winning Laniwai Spa, featuring relaxing therapies and the only outdoor hydrotherapy garden on O‘ahu.

Winter 2022 Aulani Discount Information

• Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room for stays from January 4, 2022 through April 8, 2022. Book through February 12, 2022. Travel must be completed by April 9, 2022.
• Offer applied once per reservation and is not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers.
• Length of stay requirements apply, and cancellation of any nights of a stay will affect discount validity.
• Not valid on Suites and 3-Bedroom Grand Villas, or on previously booked rooms. Advance reservations required and must be consecutive night stays.
• Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
• Excludes applicable fees and taxes.
• Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and occupancy restrictions apply per room.
• Additional charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room. Not applicable for Suites or Villas.
• Offer subject to restrictions and change without notice.
• Select activities require additional fees.
• Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room for stays from January 4, 2022 through April 8, 2022. Book through October 18, 2021. Travel must be completed by April 9, 2022.
• One (1) spendable resort credit per applicable reservation which will be applied to the room account upon check in.
• Valid for qualifying purchases from eligible Aulani Resort locations with room charging privileges. Disney Gift Cards and other select items are ineligible to be purchased with the resort credit; please ask about eligible items at participating locations.
• Resort credit will be applied against charges made to the room account, and Guest is responsible for any balance due after the credit has been applied. Not valid for payment of room rates or associated fees or taxes, must be used during the Guest’s stay, will not be paid to the Guest upon check out, and expires at 11:59 PM on departure day.
• Resort credits may not be redeemed for cash in whole or in part, sold separately, transferred or refunded.

Currently, Hawaii has restrictions on visitors to the islands, including a valid COVID test showing a negative result taken within 72 hours of your flight departure for non-vaccinated guests, proof of vaccination, etc. Please be fully aware of the requirements before booking your Aulani vacation, the requirements are changing often. You can see the current requirements here: https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/

This offer must be booked by April 8, 2022.

If you would like to get a quote or more information about this special Aulani offer, please feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation Mouseketrips quote.

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Travel Dates: December 12 – 24, 2021

The Walt Disney World Resort has released a special discount for the travel dates listed above for Disney VISA cardholders only. You must check in during the travel dates in order to receive the discount, however, you can extend your stay past December 24, 2021, and still qualify.

Included Walt Disney World Resorts:

Walt Disney World Campgrounds

• The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – Save 10%

Walt Disney World Value Resorts

• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort – Save 10%
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (family suites only) – Save 20%

Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts

• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – Save 10%
• Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter and Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort – Save 15%
• Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside Resort – Save 20%

Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts

• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Save 10%
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Boardwalk Inn – Save 20%
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Save 25%

Walt Disney World Deluxe Villa Resorts

• Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas and Old Key West- Save 10%
• Disney’s Riviera Resort – Save 20%

Walt Disney World Holiday 2021 Disney VISA Discount Important Information

• Must use a valid Disney® Visa® Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to pay the deposit.
• Disney® Visa® Cardmember must stay in room.
• Offer is nontransferable.
• Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.
• Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
• Advance reservations required.
• Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms.
• Offer is non-transferable.
• Valid admission and a park reservation are required to enjoy theme parks and special events and are not included in this offer.
• Disney Resort hotel reopening dates are subject to change.

This discount will be available to book until December 24, 2021.

If you would like to get a quote or more information about these special discounts for Walt Disney World, please feel free to contact us for a free, no-obligation Mouseketrips quote.

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Twinkling lights, festive décor, and magical celebrations will fill Magic Kingdom Park when “Disney Very Merriest After Hours” begins. The event will take place on 24 select nights November 8 through December 21, 2021 from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. This year’s holiday celebration coincides with the Walt Disney World 50^th anniversary – “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” We can’t wait to unwrap all that festive fun!

2021 Disney Very Merriest After Hours Dates

• November: 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 28, 30
• December: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21

If you aren’t familiar with Disney After Hours events, they a special events that are open to a limited number of Guests, after normal park operating hours. The experience offers low wait times at more than 20 attractions from classics like The Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain, to newer favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. It’s a ghostly good time for all!

2021 Disney Very Merriest After Hours Information

Here are additional details of what Guests can experience during this limited-capacity, separately ticketed event:

• Holiday attraction overlays are also making a comeback! The Jungle Cruise transforms into the Jingle Cruise, and Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor will get new jokes perfect for this joyful season.
• After the park closes to day Guests, event Guests can enjoy less time waiting in line for more than 20 attractions including favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, The Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Peter Pan’s Flight, Space Mountain and more.
• Sightings of Disney characters throughout the park all dressed in their holiday best.
• While Guests are walking down Main Street, U.S.A. they should be sure to look up to the sky, they might catch some magical snowfall!
• Guests can dance and boogie the night away at themed Club Tinsel dance party in Tomorrowland.
• Guests can enjoy complimentary snacks like ice cream novelties and popcorn, seasonal treats and select bottled beverages.
• Specialty holiday food and drinks will be also be available for purchase.
• Disney PhotoPass will offer holiday magic shots throughout the night.

Tickets will go on sale August 20, 2021 and can be purchased online or by calling 407-939-7947. Guests of Disney Resort hotels (with existing reservations) can book their tickets as early as August 17, 2021.

Tickets range from $169 to $229 plus tax for select November/December nights, and $249, plus tax on December 19 & 21. These dated event tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or Disney Park Pass theme park reservation.

If you would like to get a quote or more information about the Disney Very Merriest After Hours or booking a Walt Disney World vacation, please feel free to contact us for a free, no-obligation Mouseketrips quote.

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Of course, with a return to sailing, there are additional requirements due to Covid that you need to be aware of before sailing:

• All Guests must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test (at the Guests’ expense) taken between 5 days and 24 hours prior to the sail date.
• All guests will be required to take a COVID-19 rapid test provided by Disney, in the terminal prior to boarding and comply with other health and safety requirements. The $65 test fee will be charged to the folio of all Guests 12 years and older.
• For cruises departing from Florida through December 31, 2021, guests 12 years and older must provide proof of a valid travel insurance policy
• Guests who are fully vaccinated may choose to provide proof of vaccination in order to be exempt from pre-trip and embarkation testing requirements (unless arriving from outside the United States) and travel insurance requirements.
• Guests ages 2 and older are required to wear a face covering on the ship and at our terminals , except in designated areas and situations
• Certain onboard venues, experiences and other offerings will be modified or unavailable, will have limited capacity and availability and may be subject to advance reservations. 

Below is the full information that Disney is emailing to clients who are currently booked on a Disney Cruise that is now set to sail.

COVID-19 Vaccination:

Disney Cruise Line strongly encourages all eligible Guests to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before sailing. Guests who are fully vaccinated may choose to provide proof of vaccination in order to be exempt from the pre-trip and embarkation COVID-19 testing and travel insurance requirements mentioned below.

Pre-Trip COVID-19 Testing:

Guests must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test (paid for at the Guests’ expense) taken between 5 days and 24 hours prior to the sail date. Guests who are fully vaccinated may choose to provide proof of vaccination instead of undergoing COVID19 pre-trip testing.

Embarkation COVID-19 Testing:

Guests are required to undergo a rapid PCR COVID-19 test at the terminal prior to boarding. A $65 test fee will be charged to the folio of all Guests 12 years and older. Guests who are fully vaccinated may choose to provide proof of vaccination instead of undergoing COVID-19 embarkation testing.

Safe Passage by Inspire Diagnostics Website:

In order to sail, every adult Guest must individually create an account with Inspire Diagnostics, a third-party provider, for COVID-19 testing and vaccination verification. Beginning no sooner than 33 days prior to sailing, each adult Guest must log in to the Safe Passage website, by Inspire Diagnostics and create an online account associated with their reservation. Parents and legal guardians must create accounts on behalf of minors.

It is recommended that Guests bring their negative COVID-19 PCR test result or vaccination card showing the final dose was administered at least 14 days before sailing with them for embarkation.

Travel Insurance:

For cruises departing from Florida through December 31, 2021, Guests 12 years or older must provide proof of a valid travel insurance policy that has a minimum of $10,000 per person in medical expense coverage and $30,000 coverage for emergency medical evacuation and no COVID-19 exclusions. The policy must name the Guest as the policy holder or beneficiary and may be purchased from the Guests’ preferred travel insurance provider or through the Disney Cruise Line Vacation Protection Program, which includes the requisite coverage and provides other benefits for travel protection. Guests that purchase insurance from a provider other than Disney Cruise Line will need to provide proof of the insurance policy, showing the name of each of the covered Guest(s) and a description of the coverage in the policy to Inspire prior to receiving clearance to sail.  Guests who are fully vaccinated may choose to provide proof of vaccination instead of obtaining travel insurance.

To learn more about how to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 PCR test result, please visit: Before Leaving Home: Know Before You Go.

Online Check-in:

You must complete Online Check-in prior to your sailing and may do so beginning 30 days prior to the sailing. You will need to submit the required documents as well as select a Port Arrival Time. All Guests, including our Platinum Castaway Club Guests, will need to select a Port Arrival Time. Guests arriving prior to their selected arrival time will be asked to return at the appropriate time. Online check-in can be completed or modified up to one day prior to sailing.

For full information on requirements and what to expect, please visit this page: Disney Cruise – What to Expect

No information has been given at this time as to when the other three ships will restart sailing. We will provide full information once the schedule has been announced.

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What We Know About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Status Date: August 11, 2021

1. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Location

The new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be located directly south of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As you can see on this map, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, can be seen directly North of the new resort.

The resort will be accessible from the South entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios parking lot, and there will not be any parking at the resort itself but will use a section of the Hollywood Studios parking lot. Valet parking will be included with your stay.

2. Star Wars: Galactic Cruises prices

Finally, as of August 4, 2021, some ideas of prices have been released, and they are not far off from the estimates we have deduced months ago. The Halcyon is an exclusive, first-class experience on the level of a Disney Cruise, if the Disney Cruise ship only held a few hundred people or so. It will include all food, entertainment, experiences and access to Batuu. Pricing starts at $749 per guest per night, so a family of four would be at least $5,999 for the 2-night stay. These prices are for a standard cabin during the weekday and during a normally inexpensive time of the year, so surely prices for other cabins (see below) and other times of the year will be higher.

Currently, this is all we have for pricing, no exact pricing for individual dates is available yet or for other room types.

3. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will not be a “hotel”

Unfortunately, the Galactic Starcruiser will not be a hotel like all of the other Disney resorts at Walt Disney World. You will not be able to check-in and stay there for as long as you want. All stays at the Galactic Starcruiser will be 2 nights only, no longer and no shorter. It is better to think of a stay at the Galactic Starcruiser more like a cruise than a hotel. When you arrive you will be transported to the Halcyon starcruiser floating high above Florida via a launch pod and will arrive in the Atrium, the hub of the ship. You will then be shown to your cabin, similar to the staterooms aboard a Disney Cruise. From the moment you arrive, the experience will be completely immersive, your stay will be planned for you from arrival on board the starcruiser until your departure back to earth.

If you have ever been on a Disney Cruise and stayed in an inside stateroom with virtual portholes, you will recognize your stateroom aboard the Galactic Starcruiser. You will not have a view of a theme park or parking lot from your stateroom window (or other windows onboard), your view will be of the galaxy, and possibly passing planets, spaceships and maybe even random surprises from time to time.

4. There are going to be several cabin types on board the Halcyon

Similar to a Disney Cruise, more than one type of cabin will be available to book on board the Halcyon. Of course, the bigger the cabin, the higher the price. Please note that none of the cabins connect, so your family must fit in one cabin or split up.

5. You will enjoy an Excursion to a nearby planet, Batuu

You will not return to earth during your two-night stay, but you will be making one stop. Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will have direct access to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the mythical planet of Batuu. According to the current information, your stay will also include a one-day ticket to Hollywood Studios (no reservation needed) which will give you access to Galaxy’s Edge. Your stay on Batuu will also include one-time access to both Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millenium Falcon attractions. Based on the current sample schedule, you will have access to both attractions in the morning and then return to the Halcyon after lunch on Batuu.

6. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Restaurants

Remember, your stay here is an immersive experience. You aren’t allowed to wander around other parks or go to Disney Springs for dinner (and why would you want to?!?). You will be completely taken care of once onboard, including food and drinks.

• Crown of Corellia Dining Room – This will be your home for meals onboard. This restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to all guests staying on that Halcyon.
• The Sublight Lounge – An all-age retreat featuring drinks and games for all passengers.

Walt Disney World has announced that your stay onboard the Halcyon will include 2 breakfast and 2 dinner meals per guest, with gratuity included for dinners. Lunch while on Batuu will be included too (Quick Service Credits). Dining will also be similar to the Disney Cruise, where you will choose between early or late dining times when booking your stay, and you will likely be seated with other galactic passengers for meals.

7. Limited Capacity aboard the Halcyon

There are only 100 cabins onboard the Halcyon, split between the three room types. With all stays being 2 nights, Disney should load about 50 cabins each day, so somewhere around 200 people per day. As you can see below, the sample itinerary will not be the same for all 200 people, your itinerary will be customized so that your group has full access to everything aboard the Halcyon.

8. What you do when you are onboard the Galactic Starcruiser

Walt Disney World has been kind enough to provide us with a sample itinerary. This of course will change depending on dining times, changes to the schedule, etc. It gives us a good idea of all that will be covered during your stay (including the Spectacular Finale, which honestly, sounds spectacular!).

9. What to bring and what to wear on the Galactic Starcruiser

Walt Disney World has released a list of what to bring and what to wear. The highlight is that guests are allowed to bring their own star wars attire to wear during the adventures. Disney-produced attire will be available for purchase onboard or in advance on ShopDisney.com.

What to bring

• Photo ID or passport
• Phone and mobile device chargers
• Camera and accessories (batteries, memory cards, etc.)
• Prescription glasses or contact lenses
• Medication (in their original containers)
• Hair supplies for your favorite Star Wars hairstyle
• Sunscreen
• Hats

What to wear (Attire Needed for your journey)

• Star Wars galaxy attire (Jedi robes, etc.)
• Jeans or pants
• Shorts
• Sunglasses
• T-shirts
• Rain jacket or windbreaker
• Sweater, sweatshirt or other clothes you can layer in colder conditions
• Sundresses
• Comfortable walking shoes like sneakers or sandals for your Planet Excursion

What We DO NOT Know About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

So, currently, there’s still a lot we don’t know, and a lot of what we do know we don’t have a lot of detail on or is still unconfirmed. Until the resort is officially announced by Disney and all of the information is released, we won’t know everything completely. There is still quite a bit we do not know, including:

1. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Opening Date

Originally, Walt Disney World was aiming to open this hotel for its 50th anniversary on October 1, 2021, but like many new attractions throughout the parks, they aren’t going to make it. Currently, the Galactic Starcruiser is scheduled to open sometime in Spring, 2022, and we should know more fairly soon as all other Walt Disney World resorts are currently open for booking for all of 2022. We at Mouseketrips are hoping that the Halcyon will be open for Spring Break, 2022, but we will have to wait and see.

Today (August 4, 2021) the very first commercial for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was released. Look for it on your favorite TV program:

All images Artist Concept Only, ©Disney/Lucasfilm

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