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LYFT BECOMES OFFICIAL RIDESHARE AT DISNEY PARKS!!!

The popular Minnie Van transportation service at the Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating a major milestone, 1 Million Guests Magically transported!!!
It was just announced that Lyft is now the official rideshare of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort and new enhancements will be added to the Walt Disney World Resort service as early as this fall to include easy access to request Minnie Van ride, find the most convenient pickup locations, and even select a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Since 2017, the Minnie Van fleet has been taking guests everywhere they want to go at the Walt Disney World Resort in a magical way that only Disney can do.

DISNEY RESORT BENEFITS OFFERED BY NEARBY ORLANDO HOTELS

Nearby hotels in the Disney area in Orlando will now be offering select Disney Resort hotel benefits with their stays. Select hotels in 2019 and 2020 with valid Walt Disney World theme park admission will have access to the Walt Disney World theme park Extra Magic Hours benefit as well as the opportunity to reserve select FastPass experiences up to 60 days in advance of their stay.
Hotels included in this benefit are the Disney springs resort area hotels, which are designated official Walt Disney World hotels: The Four Seasons Orlando Resort, The Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, and The Waldorf Astoria Orlando. The Disney Springs Resort area hotels include: Best Western Lake Buena Vista, B Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, Hilton Orlando Bueno Vista Palace, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs area. Wyndham Lake Buena Vista and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista.
Each day one of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens early or extends later for guests to enjoy select attractions and during select dates, the Extra Magic Hours benefit may also be offered at a Disney Water park. Guests can view the Extra Magic Hours calendar at Disneyworld.com/parkhours, or request a copy of the printed Times Guide available in the hotel lobby.
In addition guests at these hotels who have a valid theme park ticket or confirmation number and hotel reservation number will be able to link their hotel reservation on MyDisneyExperience.com and, with a linked, valid theme park ticket, these guests can reserve select FastPass+ experiences up to 60 days in advance. Guests should connect with their travel provider to ensure the provider can give the guest the necessary ticket confirmation and hotel reservation number needed to utilize this benefit. These hotel benefits are available now for travel dates in 2020, and are subject to change without notice. Guests without the Park Hopper Option or Park Hopper Plus Option must use their ticket for admission to the same theme park where they would like to enjoy the Extra Magic Hours benefit.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES ANNOUNCES MARDI GRAS’ CRUISE DIRECTOR & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR

Carnival cruise lines has announced that long time entertainment members Matt Mitcham and Hugo Hidalgo will serve as cruise director and entertainment director of the highly anticipated ship which is set to debut in August 2020. The dynamic duo will take fun to the next level aboard the Mardi Gras as they lead the wide range of entertainment offerings such as first seagoing version of the popular game show Family Feud, new high-tech Playlist Productions shows, the hilarious Punchliner Comedy Club, live music throughout the ship and a number of soon to be announced entertainment options.

Matt Mitcham a native of Birmingham, England, and a 10-year Carnival veteran, joined the company as an entertainment host and quickly moved through the ranks becoming a cruise director in 2012. He has become one of the most popular cruise directors in the industry.

Hugo Hidalgo joined Carnival in 2012 as a Fun Squad member and has since held many entertainment positions allowing him to fully understand what it takes to keep the guests excited and wanting more. He is known for his hands on leadership approach and attention to detail, Hidalgo has earned several accolades, including Entertainment Director Rookie of the Year and Team Leader of the Month, as well as recognition for his team’s efforts in raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The duo will be a great addition to the new mega ship and bring all the fun Carnival has to offer.