The Happiest Place on Earth is gearing up for a summer filled with magic and memories. The Disneyland Resort is rolling out exciting new offerings to help guests make the most of their adventures, from thrilling attractions and beloved Disney characters to refreshing summertime treats. Whether you’re seeking heart-racing thrills, nostalgic charm, or quality family time, there’s something for everyone at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park this season.

To kick off the summer festivities, the resort is introducing a limited-time 3-Day Disneyland Ticket offer, providing flexible and affordable options for visitors. Additionally, special hotel deals invite guests to extend their magical stay and fully immerse themselves in the Disney experience. With thrilling new experiences, beloved classics, and enchanting seasonal events on the horizon, the Disneyland Resort promises a summer overflowing with unforgettable moments and cherished memories. Get ready to embark on a journey filled with wonder, excitement, and the timeless magic that only Disney can deliver.

3-Day Disneyland Ticket Offer

The 3 day Disneyland tickets allows guests to visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks for as little as $50 per child (ages 3-9) per day, and $83 per adult per day. The three-day, one-park per day tickets start at:

• $149 for children and $249 for adults (Monday through Thursday admission)
• $199 for children and $299 for adults (any day, including weekends)

Prices are based on availability and require theme park reservations. Upgrades like Disneyland 3 Day Park Hopper tickets or Disney Genie+ service can be added at purchase. The limited-time Disneyland 3 day ticket will be available for purchase starting May 29, 2024, and can be redeemed on any three eligible days (non-consecutive) between June 10 and September 26, 2024, subject to park reservation availability.

Special Summer Hotel Savings

After a day of making memories, guests can extend their stay at one of the on-site Hotels of the Disneyland Resort with special summer savings:

• Save up to 25% on select stays of four nights or more at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel, or The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.
• Save up to 20% on select Sunday-Thursday night stays at these hotels, with no minimum night requirement.

These offers are valid for stays between June 10 and September 26, 2024, and can be booked from May 29 to September 12, 2024, subject to availability and restrictions.

Summer Highlights

In addition to the new offers, the Disneyland Resort is brimming with summer excitement, including:

• Pixar Fest (now through August 4, 2024), featuring Pixar-themed entertainment, decor, food, merchandise, and more.
• The return of the nighttime spectacular “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland Park, starting May 24, 2024, with refreshed moments and effects.
• Halloween Time (beginning August 23, 2024), bringing autumn decor, character costumes, seasonal attractions, and festivities.
• Plaza de la Familia (starting August 23, 2024), celebrating Día de los Muertos in Disney California Adventure Park.

Additional Information

To enter a theme park, guests must have both a valid ticket and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same date. The number of reservations available for the 3-Day Disneyland Ticket Offer is limited and subject to availability determined by Disney, blockout dates, and park capacity. Reservation availability for this offer is not guaranteed, and securing reservations may become increasingly difficult as the ticket expiration date approaches. To ensure the best availability, it is recommended to make reservations early.

On any given date, general theme park ticket reservations may still be available even if the allocated reservations for the Disneyland 3 day tickets are fully booked. However, holders of this offer are not entitled to any reservations made available to others. It‘s important to note that parks, attractions, entertainment, experiences, services, and offerings are subject to modifications, limitations, restrictions, and potential cancellations without prior notice. Park admission and offerings cannot be guaranteed. For the most up-to-date information before visiting the Disneyland Resort, guests should visit Disneyland.com/updates.

At a media event on May 2, 2024 Disney shared new information about Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point

There will be many differences between Lookout Cay and Disney Cruise Line’s original private island destination, Castaway Cay. The two locations are meant to complement each other, with Castaway Cay having a fictional backstory, while Lookout Cay is a real place at Lighthouse Point.

However, it’s not all new, as those familiar with visiting Castaway Cay will find that Lookout Cay’s Serenity Bay, family spaces, and dining pavilions will operate similarly. Some Disney Cruise Line sailings will stop at both islands. Lookout Cay will open on June 6.

A major focus of Lookout Cay will be Junkanoo, an annual Bahamian festival with vibrant colors, joyous music, and parades. Goombay Cultural Center, named after a traditional Bahamian style of music, will have a Junkanoo workshop where guests can learn about the festival and make crafts, such as a headpiece that they can wear to a Junkanoo celebration.

A 20-member musical group will parade around parts of the island in a parade known as a “Rush Out” in the Junkanoo tradition. You can see this in the concept art above.

In addition, original characters will be scattered around the island to add to the Junkanoo celebration. Junkanoo also plays a large part in the merchandise collection for the private island.

More details were shared about the previously-released Mickey & Friends character costumes designed by acclaimed Bahamian fashion designer, Theodore Elyett. This marks the first time in history that a celebrity designer has designed all eight of the characters’ costumes.

Each of the characters will have straw integrated into their look, as it is a major industry in the Bahamas. Tying further into the culture, Mickey’s shorts feature a Junkanoo conch print, and Pluto’s items reflect all of the other characters’ costumes and motifs.

As far as activities, the Play-Play Pavilion will feature the Disney Fun in the Sun Beach Bash, with music by Bahamian artist, Victor Johnson. Guests will be treated to versions of songs like “I2I” and the “Rescue Rangers Theme,” done with Bahamian beats. There will also be games, including Goofy’s Limbo.

The focus of the island is natural beauty and Bahamian art. It begins with arriving guests crossing a bridge over coral reefs. It can also be seen in Lookout Cay’s huge structural roofs inspired by shells on larger buildings, and smaller buildings in the colors, textures, and patterns of Junkanoo. Inside each building, guests can find murals and art pieces done by Bahamian artists. This art will continue in the private cabanas on the beach.

Enjoying and preserving the natural environment of Lookout Cay is also a key factor of the island, with only 16% of the property being used and plenty of conservation efforts being implemented. This includes the tracking of crabs to facilitate healthy cohabitation.

The nature trail on the island passes cliffs and birds of the Bahamas. Kids can learn about animals of the Bahamas with “Play in Nature” at Sebastian’s Cove, a collaboration with National Geographic Kids. The family water play area will be called “Rush Out Gush Out,” a nod to Junkanoo.

One activity that will be available to teens and tweens is making five different sand creature creations. These guests can take photos with them before restoring the beach to its natural state. The team at Lookout Cay partnered with the Walt Disney World team that makes park sand sculptures to bring this activity to life. Additionally, guests will be able to participate in the “Seek and Find” hunt to locate 80 items on the island.

The activities don’t end with Lookout Cay — guests are encouraged to leave the private portion of the island and see the rest of the non-private landscape. Offered excursions will take guests out to local communities where Disney is working with emerging businesses.

Despite being called Lighthouse Point, there is no actual lighthouse on the island. Instead, there is a light station that guests will be able to view.

Are you planning a visit to Lookout Cay? Let us know in the comments below.

If you’re thinking of booking a cruise to visit Lookout Cay, why not contact our official travel agent, Be Our Guest Vacations, and let them handle the entire booking process for you!

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Pop Century Hotel experts would NEVER make these rookie mistakes!

Disney’s Pop Century resort is one of the most popular resorts at Walt Disney World. The value resort has one of the most interesting histories of any of Disney resorts, and has developed a devoted fanbase thanks to its theming, decor, Skyliner access, and comparative affordability. There are certain things these Pop Century experts would never do. 

Request a Room in the 90s Section

While from a theming and decor standpoint, the 1990s section of Pop Century is arguably one of the resort’s coolest — seriously, the gigantic laptop with a permanent 1999 homepage sends our nostalgia sense into overdrive — it’s also arguably the least convenient area at the resort to stay. It’s far from both the Classic Hall (AKA the lobby building where the food court and bus stops are located) as well as the Skyliner station.

 Instead, request a room in the 60s section. There may be a preferred room charge, but it’s worth it as this section is within a short walk to both the Classic Hall and the Skyliner station. 

Fold Down the Second Bed Unless Necessary 

Some of Pop Century’s rooms contain a Queen-size bed as well as a Queen-size pull down bed. Now, if a traveler has a party size that requires pulling down the second bed, then they absolutely need to. However, if they only require one bed, leaving the pull down in the “up” position gives a ton of space to move around the room, and generally makes it feel much larger. 

Head to the Skyliner When it FIRST Opens

The first of two Skyliner entries on our list. It may be tempting to head to Skyliner as early as possible, however this can be a mistake. Crowds tend to gather early, leading to LONG and often sprawling lines. Instead, wait about 10 minutes after opening, as the system moves fast enough that even during a high demand time the line will have dissipated somewhat by then. 

Not Use the Skyliner to Get to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios

The Skyliner is one of the biggest perks to staying at Pop Century, as the reliable system provides a quick and aesthetically pleasing way to head to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, as well as several other Disney hotels. There’s no reason to either drive or ride share to either of those parks if the Skyliner is available. 

Plan to Eat at the Food Court after Staying at Magic Kingdom Until Close

While getting to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios from Pop Century is quite convenient, traveling back and forth to the Magic kingdom is… not. The park and hotel are far apart, and — especially at closing — the buses are packed, as are the transportation options to get to the Transportation and Ticket Center for anyone thinking of driving or ride sharing. In other words, the odds are slim at best that a guest would be able to stay at the Magic Kingdom until the end of the park’s day and make it back to Pop Century in time to grab dinner at the Everything Pop food court. 

Skip the Tie-Dye Cheesecake 

Speaking of the food court, no Pop Century expert would stay at the hotel without enjoying its trademark tie-dye cheesecake dessert at least once!

It’s just FUN!

Pop Century is one of Walt Disney World’s most beloved resorts, especially at the value level, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t mistakes to avoid when staying there. Stay tuned to DFB for more Walt Disney World hotel tips. 

What Is “Sleep Tourism,” and Should Disney Hotels Join the Trend?

Have you ever stayed at Pop Century? What mistakes would you advise others to avoid? Let us know in the comments below. 

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We just got a whole lot of announcements from Universal Orlando about Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe!

We found out about the rides, restaurants, and shopping coming to this land in 2025. But that is not all, we also got a look at an exclusive souvenir coming to Super Nintendo World.

Super Nintendo World will be divided into two different areas: Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country. There will be three attractions, as well as meet and greets with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad. Additionally, there will also be a unique souvenir that will unlock even more potential for interaction.

You will be able to purchase a Power-Up Band that will enhance your experience in Super Nintendo World. These Power-Up Bands will allow you to interact with your surroundings. With a band, you can collect coins by punching “?” blocks, play interactive activities, collect digital stamps from attractions, earn digital keys, and discover more hidden surprises. As well, earning digital keys will allow you to unlock an exclusive showdown against Bowser Jr.

As you are completing all of these interactive activities, you will also be able to see where you rank amongst other guests in the area. There will be Leaderboard screen within Super Nintendo World that will let you see how you are doing.

Plus, the Power-Up Bands are adorable and will be a great souvenir to bring home with you to remember your adventures in Super Nintendo World. You can select from a variety of character inspired Power-Up Bands including Mario, Luigi, Toad, Donkey Kong, and more. Stay tuned to DFB for more Epic Universe news!

Check out ALL the Super Nintendo World announcements here!

Will you be trying out the Power-Up Bands? Let us know in the comments!

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