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New Barbecue Restaurant Featuring Craft Brews to Debut at The American Adventure in Epcot Later this Year

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Prepare your taste buds for something special, because a new fast-casual barbecue restaurant featuring craft brews on tap will debut at The American Adventure pavilion in Epcot later this year.

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue will take the place of Liberty Inn, which will close July 8 to make way for this mouth-watering experience in World Showcase.

The new location will be a modern barbecue smokehouse, with all the accompanying sights, sounds, smells and flavors you love – including a large smoker preparing fine food every day right on the pavilion’s promenade. There will also be a redesigned patio for you to enjoy, so get ready to grab a brew, some barbecue, and relax inside Epcot.

Ready to Book YOUR Adventure?  Contact a Mad Hatter Adventures Travel Advisor TODAY!!!!  Info@MadHatterAdv.com or 1-844-M-HATTER

Mad Hatter Adventures is a FULL SERVICE, AWARD WINNING Agency.  They are an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.  Contact them TODAY for ALL your travel needs!  Info@MadHatterAdv.com   1-844-M-HATTER

*Information and photo from the Disney Parks Blog

 

New MagicBand Options Coming Soon at Walt Disney World Resort

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There is a certain magic and anticipation that comes with planning your visit to Walt Disney World Resort, especially when it is time to choose a MagicBand customized with your name and favorite color. And soon, they will be adding even more beloved wearables you can customize!

Soon, Disney Resort hotel guests and new and renewing Annual Passholders will have the option to upgrade, at a discounted price, from a complimentary solid-color MagicBand to one of more than 30 new MagicBand options featuring favorite Disney characters and designs. These new MagicBand options will be available for pre-arrival purchase at a special price that reflects a $14.99 discount off the regular retail cost through the My Disney Experience website.

Check out the video below to get a sneak peek!

 

A colorful selection of complimentary MagicBands is still available for guests who choose not to upgrade to one of the new options, and these new design options can also be shipped to guests’ homes (U.S. addresses only) if ordered 11 or more days ahead of arrival and can be personalized if done so at least 6 or more days ahead of arrival.

No date for the new process has been given at this time.  Stay tuned for more information as we get it!

Ready to Book YOUR Adventure?  Contact a Mad Hatter Adventures Travel Advisor TODAY!!!!  Info@MadHatterAdv.com or 1-844-M-HATTER

Mad Hatter Adventures is a FULL SERVICE and  AWARD WINNING Agency.  They are an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.  Contact them TODAY for ALL your travel needs!  Info@MadHatterAdv.com   1-844-M-HATTER

*Information, Photos and Video from Disney Parks Blog

New Merchandise Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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New merchandise items coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort and Disney’s Hollywood Studios were revealed each day during Star Wars Celebration. Favorites included our adorable Porg, a Kowakian Monkey-Lizard with its iconic laugh, a Resistance Rank Badge set, a Wookie bag and a variety of other items.

“Most of these products have never been seen before by any of our fans,” Devon Figge of Merchandise Events at Walt Disney World Resort said. “They’ll see the same product no matter where the come – so, they can visit us on either coast and live their Star Wars story.”

If you’re as excited as we are about these Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge items, here are locations you’ll want to visit:

Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers – Guests come to the workshop to meet with the Gatherers – a secretive group of people who have dedicated their lives to restoring balance in the galaxy by passing on their knowledge of Jedi lore and the Force. The workshop Master guides guests to customize and build their own unique lightsabers, and instructs them on the ways of the Jedi.

Droid Depot – Visitors to Mubo’s workshop can choose parts and construct their own individual astromech droids to accompany them on their journey, and then take them home with them.

First Order Cargo – A spaceport hangar bay serves as the temporary base and landing spot for the First Order. First Order officers have brought in crates of gear, uniforms and other supplies to win the hearts and minds of locals and visitors to Black Spire Outpost.

Resistance Supply – Resistance members and local sympathizers oversee a makeshift stall that supplies Resistance uniforms, pins, badges, hats, helmets, jackets, maps, tools, training supplies, food rations and other items.

There are also several market stalls which sell a variety of merchandise such as:

  • Toydarian Toymaker (toys)
  • Creature Stall (interesting critters that you can take home with you)
  • Black Spire Outfitters (clothing)
  • The Jewels of Bith (accessories and other trinkets to treasure)

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens on May 31 at the Disneyland Resort and August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

You can keep up to date on all things Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with our exclusive “Building Batuu” story series and special page dedicated to Star Wars at Disney Parks.

Ready to Book YOUR Adventure to Star Wars Land?  Contact a Mad Hatter Adventures Travel Advisor TODAY!!!!  Info@MadHatterAdv.com

Mad Hatter Adventures is a FULL SERVICE and  AWARD WINNING Agency.  They are an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.  Contact them TODAY for ALL your travel needs!  Info@MadHatterAdv.com   1-844-M-HATTER

*Information, Photos and Video from Disney Parks Blog

Last Minute Disney World Trip!

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I am excited that today we have a guest blogger!

Meet Tami!

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So you think you’re too late to book a Disney World trip? Let me tell you some of our favorite trips have been booked last minute and we are at it again.  The number one rule when booking a Disney trip is managing your expectations.

Walt Disney World is HUGE! Unless you are visiting for a month, you won’t see everything and eat everywhere. Maybe your 1st choice isn’t available but that’s where we have to manage our expectations of what our trip will be. Maybe our favorite resort isn’t available or our must have restaurant. Maybe we can’t get that FASTPASS we are looking for. Let me tell you. All of these scenarios could happen even if you booked your trip 6 months ago.

So how do you begin?

Resorts!

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Start with your resort options.  We just booked a trip for a week starting June 13th staying at Port Orleans Riverside in the Royal Rooms.

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We are beyond excited and we are making it a surprise to our children.  This is a resort we have wanted to stay at but it hasn’t worked out in the past.
We are already within our FASTPASS booking window but as an added adventure, we aren’t going to book our FASTPASS’s until 3 days before we check in.

We want to show you that your trip can be AMAZING even if you book it within a short time frame.

So stay tuned: Next up is booking our dining reservations.

 

Tami Golden is a Travel Specialist with Mad Hatter Adventures, Travel Company.

You can contact her at Tami@MadHatterAdv.com for a FREE quote on your next magical Vacation!  All of her planning services are FREE to you when booking your adventure with her!  She specializes in Disney, Cruises, All Inclusives, European Adventures, and well anything else you can dream up.

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Mad Hatter Adventures is a FULL SERVICE and  AWARD WINNING Agency.  They are an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.  Contact them TODAY for ALL your travel needs!  Info@MadHatterAdv.com   1-844-M-HATTER

 

New Bar and Lounge Will Evoke ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Tie your napkin around your neck, because we are excited to announce that a new “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired lounge is coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa this fall. The enchanting lounge will celebrate the magic and romance of the popular Disney live-action movie.

Formerly Mizner’s Lounge and Commander Porter’s, this re-imagined lounge will feature four unique spaces inspired by Belle and the Beast. The signature bar will glow from the light of a magnificent gold chandelier that takes its inspiration from Belle’s flowing ball gown, with subtle nods to the Beast’s magical rose. The formal library showcases classical baroque designs and French furnishings inspired by Belle, with hints of the Beast’s friends. The garden room will be a whimsical space that draws its inspiration from the enchanted forest surrounding Beast’s castle. And an outdoor patio will evoke the romance of Beast’s garden terrace.

It’s the latest new Disney magic coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. In February, we announced a new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique location will open this summer at the beloved and picturesque resort hotel located on the banks of the Seven Seas Lagoon.

With charm and elegance to be found around every turn, this quaint bar and lounge will be the place where you can put our service to the test and share a tale as old as time.

 

 

Mad Hatter Adventures is a FULL SERVICE and  AWARD WINNING Agency

They are an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

Contact them TODAY for ALL your travel needs!

Info@MadHatterAdv.com    1-844-M-HATTER

*Information from Disney Parks Blog

Philadelphia Travel and Adventure Show!

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THE 5TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW BRINGS TOP TRAVEL EXPERTS, THOUSANDS OF VACATION OPTIONS AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURE
TO THE PA CONVENTION CENTER THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY

 

Celebrity Speakers Include Travel Personalities Pauline Frommer, Peter Greenberg,
Andrew McCarthy, Rudy Maxa and Patricia Schultz

 

U.S. State Department Accepting On-Site Passport Applications; Attendees Applying
for Passports Get in Free

 

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The 5th Annual Philadelphia Travel & Adventure Show, Philadelphia’s only major consumer travel event, will be at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on March 9-10, 2019.  Visitors will be part of an exciting travel and cultural marketplace, sharing a taste of international and local travel, authentic cultural entertainment, educational content as well as thousands of dollars in show-only travel deals. Included in the price of admission is Federal Row, where the US State Department and Passport Agency will be accepting new passport applications, renewing passports, and even taking passport photos on site.

Located at PA Convention Center (Hall D), the Travel & Adventure Show will feature hundreds of travel experts from around the planet, must-have travel products and gadgets, engaging speakers and fun suitable for the whole family. With a new motion thrill ride, to the Outer Banks, NC “Green Screen” photo booth, and the Camp Cody S’mores Station, all activities are family friendly.

“This is the largest travel show in the Philadelphia metro-area and is like a mini-world vacation in and of itself,” said Unicomm CEO, John Golicz. “Philadelphia-area residents who love to travel come to the event to tour the global sights and sounds, receive educational content during hands-on seminars, as well as become inspired to take their next trip from experts from around the globe.”

Travel Celebrity Line-up – 

  • Andrew McCarthy, Award-Winning Writer, Actor, and Director will take you through his personal journey and give you tips on how to look at the world through a different lens.

  • Beat the hotel and airline companies at their own game with a fascinating presentation from Peter Greenberg, Emmy-Award Winning Investigative Reporter / Producer and CBS News Travel Editor.

  • New York Times Bestselling author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, Patricia Schultz, will take you around the world at hidden gems to add to your bucket list.

  • Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director of the Frommer Guides and Publisher of Frommers.com, will be on hand to tell you how to spend less and see more on your next vacation.

  • Learn about the secrets that travel experts never tell you from Rudy Maxa with Award-Winning Travel Journalist, Travel Expert, Radio & TV Host.

 

  • Jack Maxwell, Host of Booze Traveler on the Travel Channel and the podcast, “I Don’t Drink Alone” will be discussing celebrating cultures through the lens of the cocktail glass.

 

Savvy Traveler Theater Provides Tips to Travel Smarter

Travel experts will cover a range of topics at the Savvy Traveler Theater, including how to travel safer and cheaper, how to maximize reward points, packing tips and other travel hacks designed to maximize the travel experience.

Discover the World at the Destination Theater

Local destination experts will help attendees plan, personalize and book their next vacations while sharing their inside knowledge in workshops right on the show floor. From New Hampshire to Italy to the Caribbean and countless local drive destinations, visitors will learn how to travel like a local at these half hour sessions.

Experience Music and Dance from Around the World

Featuring cultural performances from around the globe, the Global Beats Theater invite visitors to enjoy authentic cultural music and dance presentations with more than 20 sessions throughout the weekend.

The Philadelphia Travel & Adventure Show will take place March 9th and 10th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall D. The show opens at 9:30 a.m. Saturday for travel professionals; the public can attend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Attendees can purchase single-day and two-day tickets online now for the discounted rate of $11/$18 with promo code: PHPR19 or on-site for $15/$22. Children 16 and under are free and on-site tickets can be purchased with cash only. For tickets and event information, visit  http://www.travelshows.com/philadelphia

 

Contact a Mad Hatter Travel Adviser TODAY to BOOK your next Vacation!

Mad Hatter Adventures is a FULL SERVICE and  AWARD WINNING Agency

They are an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

Contact them TODAY for ALL your travel needs!

Info@MadHatterAdv.com    1-844-M-HATTER

All the Disney Food!!!! February Edition!

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With Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration in full swing and Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, there’s a whole host of new eats and treats coming to Magic Kingdom Park. For all you Disney Parks Foodies out there, you won’t want to skip out on these offerings!

 

If you’re a fan of taking cute pics with character-themed treats, then you’ll be excited to learn that there are three brand-new cones coming to the park. They’ll be available starting February 24th and definitely make for a cute insta pic. The first cone is inspired by everyone’s favorite feathery sidekick – the Hei Hei Cone features a blue sugar cone topped with raspberry soft-serve, pineapple Dole Whip, sugar eyes, and sour candy. You’ll find it at Aloha Isle in Adventureland!

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This next cone will have you seeing the light at Storybook Treats. The Lost Princess Cone is a purple one and comes topped with lemon soft-serve and a beautiful display of edible flowers. And the third and final cone can be found at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies and will have you flying through Tomorrowland to try it. The “Adventure is Out There” Cone is a blue sugar cone topped with mango soft-serve and a candy balloon piece.

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Looking for a way to celebrate Mardi Gras? Then we’ve got just the treat for you! For a limited time, hop on over to Liberty Square Market to indulge in the Frog Prince Whoopie Pie. This cinnamon whoopie pie comes with graham cracker icing, sprinkles, and a chocolate frog.

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At Casey’s Corner, hot dog-lovers will love March’s Hot Dog of the Month – Casey’s Corn Beef Hash Dog. This hot dog is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all month long! It’s topped with crispy potatoes, corned beef, cabbage, and a Blarney sauce drizzle.

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There are also a few new treats joining the party for Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration, like the Mickey and Minnie Waffle Sundae at Sleepy Hollow! This adorable delight comes with Mickey and Minnie-shaped waffles and a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry.

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Speaking of sundaes, a couple of fun Minnie Mouse-themed sundaes will also be available at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. The Minnie Sundae features two scoops of ice cream topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, strawberries, chocolate cream cookies, and a chocolate Minnie bow. The Main Street Split comes with ice-cream and a banana topped with strawberry and pineapple sauces, hot fudge, chocolate cream cookies, and a chocolate Minnie bow.

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If you’re dining at either Columbia Harbour House or Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, you’ll find some delectable Mickey and Minnie Whoopie Pies. These red velvet whoopie pies come filled with cream cheese icing and are topped with chocolate decorations. And the Mickey Confetti Pretzel is coming back, too! It’s dipped in marshmallow fluff and topped with confetti sprinkles, and can be found at Tortuga Tavern.

And don’t forget, all three sundaes, the Mickey and Minnie Whoopie Pies, and the Mickey Confetti Pretzel are all available starting on March 1.

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In addition to all of these yummy offerings, did you know that we now have new ice cream containers featuring our favorite pals? That’s right – you can now get your ice cream in fun Mickey and Minnie-themed cups at various locations throughout the park!

So, what are you waiting for? Now More Than Ever is the time to get snackin’ at Magic Kingdom Park!

Contact a Mad Hatter Travel Adviser TODAY to BOOK your Magical Vacation and experience NOW MORE THAN EVER!!!!!

 

Mad Hatter Adventures is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

Contact them TODAY for ALL your travel needs!

Info@MadHatterAdv.com    1-844-M-HATTER

 

*Information from the Disney Parks Blog

HAGRID’S MAGICAL CREATURES MOTORBIKE ADVENTURE, AN ALL-NEW EXPERIENCE IN THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER, OPENS JUNE 13

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For the first time ever, join Hagrid as you fly far beyond the grounds of Hogwarts castle on a thrilling roller coaster ride that plunges into the paths of some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Universal’s most highly themed coaster opens June 13, 2019 only at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, in Universal Orlando.

Contact a Mad Hatter Travel Adviser TODAY to BOOK your trip to Hogwarts!!!!

 

Mad Hatter Adventures is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and Universal Studios Specialists!

We specialize in all Family Destinations!

Contact them TODAY for ALL your travel needs!

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First-of-its-Kind Play Pavilion, New Park Entrance Part of Epcot’s Historic Transformation

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As you may have heard, Disney has got BIG plans for its multi-year transformation of Epcot, with new experiences that’ll “Wow!” you while keeping true to the original vision of the park. Today, we excited to share even more of what’s to come.

The ongoing evolution of Epcot includes plans for a play pavilion that’ll be unlike anything you’ve ever seen at the park. This new space will be devoted to playful fun and feature an innovative city that’ll come to life under the dome of the un-named pavilion previously known as Wonders of Life. The pavilion’s city will be bursting with interactive experiences, your favorite Disney characters, hands-on activities and engaging entertainment when it opens just in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort!

“This innovative, new pavilion is beyond anything we have ever created and is completely unique to Epcot,” said Zach Riddley, portfolio executive, Walt Disney Imagineering. “Built on the power of play, it introduces an immersive and interactive ‘city’ where you can explore, create, and interact with some of your favorite Disney characters. This is an experience worthy of our bold vision for Epcot – and another signature element of our transformation.”

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There will also be exciting changes to the way you come and go at Epcot! As you can see above, changes are coming to the Epcot main entrance, where the plaza will welcome guests with new pathways, sweeping green spaces and a newly reimagined fountain. This new design will pay homage to the original park entrance with fresh takes on classic elements.

As part of the new entry experience, Leave A Legacy photos will be moving into a beautiful setting just outside the park’s gateway. Additional significant redevelopment will begin between Spaceship Earth attraction and the World Showcase Promenade. More details about the transformation of this area will be announced at a later date.

And if you’re as excited as we are about these upcoming projects, you’ll soon be able to look into the future with us at a new Experience Center coming to Epcot later this year. The Experience Center will be located in the Odyssey Events Pavilion and feature interactive exhibits to help visualize park projects throughout this unprecedented period of transformation.

 

Contact a Mad Hatter Travel Adviser TODAY to BOOK your Epcot Adventure!!!!

 

 

Mad Hatter Adventures is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

Contact them TODAY for ALL your travel needs!

Info@MadHatterAdv.com    1-844-M-HATTER

Mad Hatter Adventures, Travel Company Becomes the FIRST Agency Nationwide to Partner with All New Maxa Tours

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We are BURSTING with excitement over our latest partnership!!  Rudy Maxa, star and host of the popular PBS travel show Rudy Maxa’s World, announced on February 13, 2019, that after years of viewers begging him to arrange group tours, he has formed a new company that will do just that!

Our own agent Samantha Garrick has connected us with this renowned brand and company to offer you a new luxurious option for seeing the beauty and experiencing the wonder of Europe.

Maxa Tours will offer 3 different luxury-level guided trips through Europe in August and September 2019 at about 60% of the cost of comparable tours.  These unforgettable journeys are perfect for adults, solo travelers, and families with children ages 10 and up.

All hotels included are four- and five-star properties, and you are guaranteed an elevator (no climbing 4 and 5 stories of stairs for Rudy!)

All of your meals are INCLUDED, and if you have seen his show, you know those meals will be amazing!

Leave your luggage in your room for a wonderful day of sightseeing, and it will be waiting for you at your next hotel.

These intimate group tours are limited to 20 guests.  You will be touring via smaller luxury vans, high speed rails, and some short flights in between cities with expert guides.

Each day you will have multiple options of fun things to do, incredible sights to see, with a town card or city pass so that your activities are paid for before you arrive.

Imagine getting to tour Europe with expert guides and celebrity host!! With Rudy’s filming completing in July, his schedule will allow him up to join you on your tour.  Every guest is guaranteed some time with Maxa, on average 72% of their trip!

 

Are you getting as excited as we are??!!!

 

Here are the 2019 tour options:

Grand European Voyage — Portugal, Spain, France, Monaco, and Italy

Join Rudy on a Grand Voyage starting in Lisbon, Portugal.  Fly to Barcelona, visit Provence, Cote d’Azur, and Monaco. Tour Portofino, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Florence, and Orvieto in Italy, and end your incredible journey in the eternal city of Rome.

  • September 1-15, 2019
  • September 15-29, 2019

 

Essential Scandinavia — Sweden, Norway, & Denmark

Visit all the Scandinavian capitals, with side trips to Bergen and the Fjords. Start in Stockholm before flying to Bergen with a visit to Flåm and magnificent Sognefjorden. Fly to Norway’s capital Oslo, then cruise over to Copenhagen.

  • August 21-30, 2019
  • September 8-17, 2019

 

Essential France, Switzerland, & Italy

A journey from Paris, the city of lights, through Burgundy wine country and Lyon, on to Geneva, top of Europe, Lake Como, Verona, and Lake Garda, with a grand finale in Venice.

  • August 17-27, 2019
  • September 22-October 2, 2019

 

Ready to plan your extraordinary vacation to Europe?  Email Sam for your customized vacation package!  Sam@MadHatterAdv.com

 

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