Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels Offering Magical Family Getaways With Exceptional Savings On Hotel Stays & Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets Now until June 18, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – No one creates a magical family vacation experience like the Disney Springs Resorts Area Hotels in the Walt Disney World® Resort, and now is the perfect time to book that long-awaited escape with exceptional rates for stays in your choice of six Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels. With rates starting as low as $76 per night*, a stay at any of these hotels has the added benefit of a complimentary bus shuttle to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks (check individual hotels for bus information), plus a “Passport to Savings” booklet featuring discounts and specials from Disney Springs® merchants on entertainment, shopping and dining, and advance tee times and discounts at all Walt Disney World® golf courses. Make your Disney Springs Resorts Area Hotels room reservation at https://disneyspringshotels.com/magic21/.

With all that the Walt Disney World® theme parks and Disney Springs® has to offer, the decision is easy to plan your stay at one of the six Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels. Situated on Walt Disney World Resort property, all six hotels are ideally located within easy walking distance to Disney Springs®, which now features more than 150 retail, dining and entertainment establishments. This includes exceptional dining options -- ranging from casual fare to extraordinary restaurants by renowned James Beard Award-winning chefs – as well as outstanding shopping, unique attractions, and numerous choices to enjoy outdoor entertainment. Among the new offerings at Disney Springs® are Gideon’s Bake House, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brews, M&M’s Store, Rustic Cuff new pop-up location, and Fit 2 Run is back in a new location.

In addition to their convenient location and exceptional values starting at only $76 per night*, the six Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels are known for their first-class facilities and on-site amenities. Additional benefits of staying at one of the six hotels include the ability to purchase Disney Theme Park Tickets at the hotels’ website, www.disneyspringshotels.com and at their Guest Service’s Desk.

2021 Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket Offers include a 4-Day Ticket for only $199 + tax (only $50/day), OR a 3-Day Ticket for only $179 + tax, OR a 2-Day Ticket for only $149 + tax. Both a Theme Park reservation via the Disney Park Pass system and valid admission for the same park, on the same date, are required for each person, ages 3 and up. Reservations are limited and subject to availability. Create the perfect Disney Theme Park experience today! Purchase tickets at https://disneyspringshotels.com/magic21/.

For families that like to enjoy multiple theme parks, Park Hopper® is available, allowing the guest to visit more than one park per day. Guests must make a Theme Park reservation via the Disney Park Pass reservation system for the first park they plan to visit. Guests will be able to visit a second park starting at 2 pm, subject to the park’s capacity limitations.

To take advantage of these Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels’ special rates, book your stay now through March 28, 2021 for travel between now and June 18, 2021. These special rates are:

· B Resort & Spa – room rates from $79 per night;

· DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – room rates from $78 per night;

· Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace – room rates from $109 per night (promo code V2);

· Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – room rates from $89 per night (promo code V2);

· Holiday Inn Orlando - Disney Springs Area – room rates from $79 per night;

· Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – room rates from $76 per night.

For more information on the special hotel rates, or to make a reservation, https://disneyspringshotels.com/magic21/. Some blackout dates may apply, and availability may be limited. Resort fees, taxes, gratuities and daily parking, if applicable, are not included in above rates. This room rate offer is not valid with any other offer or promotion, or on existing reservations, or for groups.

Discover exciting new offerings as well as the classic favorites at Walt Disney World® Resort. For a quick glimpse at what you’ll enjoy at the Magic Kingdom®Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, or Epcot® visit here: https://disneyspringshotels.com/magic21/.

Theme Park Highlights:

· Magic Kingdom® Park – Enjoy whimsical Character Cavalcades throughout the day, with some favorite Disney friends appearing along the parade route. Explore your favorite iconic attractions including the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Pirates of the Caribbean and “It’s a Small World”.

· Disney’s Hollywood Studios® -- The whole family will love Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – a new adventure! Plus, you can take an adventure in a galaxy far, far away at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge; or the very popular Toy Story Land with Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers.

· Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – Celebrate the magic of nature at Pandora – The World of Avatar where you can fly on the back of banshee, hike amid floating mountains or take a mystical boat into a bioluminescent rainforest! You will explore a lush African savanna on Kilimanjaro Safaris and have a quacking good time with Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Launchhpad McQuack on Donald’s Dino Boat Bash!

· EPCOT® -- Celebrate the arts and savor culinary creations at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, Jan 8 – Feb 22, 2021. Enjoy a hang-gliding adventure across the globe, or board an ancient Norwegian vessel and be whisked away to the kingdom of Arendelle! Plus, the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is only a month away, debuting March 3 and continuing through July 5. This annual family favorite includes gorgeous topiaries of Disney characters, 20 stunning garden areas throughout the park, more than 20 outdoor kitchens featuring specialty cuisine and libations, live music daily and more.

*Room rates are based on availability and do not include applicable taxes and fees. Some blackout dates may apply and availability may be limited. Daily parking fee, (if applicable), and gratuities are not included. This offer is not valid with any other special offers, promotions, reservations, or for groups.

At Disney World, 4 Hotels In Pilot Program To Accept Dogs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Four hotels at will now allow guests to bring dogs.

The hotels near Orlando, Florida, are Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney Port Orleans Resort-Riverside, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The Yacht Club adds $75 to daily room rates for canine guests, the other three, $50.

The pilot program is accepting reservations through October 2018. Two dogs are permitted per guest room.

A Pluto’s Welcome Kit includes a mat, bowls, pet ID tag, plastic bags, puppy pads, and dog walking maps. Doggy day care and other pet services are offered nearby at Best Friends, an on-property pet care facility.

Disney says dogs staying in its hotels “must be well behaved, leashed in resort public areas and properly vaccinated.”

José Andrés' ThinkFoodGroup Announces Plans To Open Its Jaleo Spanish Flagship at Disney Springs

Andrés' ThinkFoodGroup is proud to announce that its popular Jaleo brand will be opening a new location at Disney Springs in 2018, bringing the spirit and flavors of Spain to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The new Jaleo at Disney Springs will be Andrés' biggest and most spectacular location yet, housed in a dynamic, multi-level space at the iconic resort.

 

First opened in downtown Washington, D.C. in 1993, Jaleo represents the very best of Spanish cuisine and design, seen through the creative lens of Chef Andrés and his team. Jaleo offers an unparalleled tapas experience in a lively setting befitting its name, which means "revelry."  Its menu highlights the many facets of Spanish cuisine, both traditional and cutting-edge, featuring authentic wood-fired paellas and other Spanish favorites in addition to sangrias and a premier selection of Spanish wines.  With five locations currently in the Washington D.C. area, Las Vegas and Mexico City (named J by José Andrés), Jaleo opens for the first time in Florida, in the heart of internationally-renowned Disney Springs-the retail, dining and entertainment district inspired by Florida's charming waterfront towns, historic architecture and natural beauty.

 

Jaleo at Disney Springs will feature an extensive menu of tapas reflecting the rich regional diversity of traditional and contemporary Spanish cuisine. Highlights will include a variety of authentic paellas cooked over the wood fire, Spanish specialties such as hand-carved Jamon Iberico de Bellota and wood-grilled Iberico pork, as well as signature dishes such as Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili and Pollo Croquetas, classic, Spanish chicken fritters. On the restaurant's ground level, a grab-n-go storefront will offer signature Spanish-style sandwiches, or bocatas, of José's native Spain.  Jaleo at Disney Springs will also feature a robust wine program, sangria and a selection of cocktail offerings including modern interpretations and tableside preparations.

 

Designed by renowned Spanish designer Juli Capella, the multi-level space will feature a breathtaking new exterior architecture as well as a vibrant, theatrical décor representing the colorful, dynamic culture of Spain.

 

 

 (www.thinkfoodgroup.com)

Named one of Time's "100 Most Influential People" and "Outstanding Chef" by the James Beard Foundation, José Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, author, educator, television personality, humanitarian and chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup. A pioneer of Spanish tapas in the United States, he is known for his avant-garde cuisine and his award-winning group of 27 restaurants throughout the country and beyond. His innovative minibar by José Andrés earned two Michelin stars in 2016 and with that, José is the only chef globally that has both a 2-star Michelin restaurant and 4 Bib Gourmands. Andrés' work has earned numerous awards including the 2015 National Humanities Medal, one of 12 distinguished recipients of the award from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

About Jaleo (www.Jaleo.com)

Since its debut in Washington D.C.'s Penn Quarter in 1993, Jaleo has evolved to represent modern Spain at every moment. With each extension in Maryland, Virginia, Las Vegas and most recently with J by José Andrés in Mexico City, it embraces the local community while staying true to its roots: providing a comfortable, welcoming space in which to explore, discover and share the incredible spirit of Spain. Renowned for its award-winning assortment of tapas, the traditional small plates of Spain, as well as savory paellas, sangrias and a fine selection of Spanish wines and sherries, Jaleo celebrates these flavors in a festive, inviting atmosphere. Jaleo is located in Washington, DC; Bethesda, Maryland; Arlington, Virginia; Las Vegas; Mexico City and will debut at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida in 2018.

 

About Disney Springs

Disney Springs is a one-of-a-kind retail, dining and entertainment district located in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. With its namesake springs, beautiful open-air promenades and lakefront setting, Disney Springs evokes the charm of Florida waterfront towns at the turn of the 20th century. It's also home to a collection of more than 150 shops and restaurants, including top-name retail brands, specialty boutiques and dining experiences created by celebrity and award-winning chefs.  Located in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Disney Springs is open daily.