Disney News: Garden Rocks Artists, Themed Manicures & More

Here is our latest round-up of headlines from the various Disney Destinations we proudly offer to our customers.

2019 Garden Rocks Concert Series at Epcot Expands to Seven Days a Week

The Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival will return to Walt Disney World® Resort March 6-June 3, 2019 with a wide selection of delectable bites at outdoor kitchens and dozens of Disney-themed topiaries blooming around the park.

New in 2019, the festival’s Garden Rocks Concert Series will expand to seven days a week, with a total of 270 concerts spanning multiple genres over the course of the 90-day event.

We’re excited to share part of the rocking line-up for the 2019 Garden Rocks Concert Series! Over the coming weeks, more artists will be announced. Returning favorites like The Spinners and Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will be joined by brand new artists like TobyMac, Steven Curtis Chapman and Colin Hay of Men at Work for what is sure to be the best year of Garden Rocks concerts yet.

March 9-10: Glass Tiger “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)”
March 17-20: Simple Plan “Welcome to My Life”
March 28-29: Berlin featuring Terri Nunn “Take My Breath Away”
March 30-31: The Smithereens (NEW to Garden Rocks) “Top of the Pops”
April 3-4: Christopher Cross (NEW to Garden Rocks) “Sailing”
April 5-7: The Spinners “Working My Way Back to You”
April 12-13: Sister Sledge (NEW to Garden Rocks) “We Are Family”
April 17-19: Sister Hazel (NEW to Garden Rocks) “All For You”
April 20-21: Steven Curtis Chapman (NEW) “Cinderella”
April 22-23: TobyMac (NEW) “The Elements”
April 24-26: Lonestar “Amazed”
April 27-30: The Orchestra starring former members of ELO “Evil Woman”
May 1-4: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone “I’m Henry VIII I Am”
May 5-7: Don Felder, Formerly of the Eagles “Hotel California”
May 20-21: Colin Hay of Men at Work (NEW) “Who Can It Be Now?”

Garden Rocks concert performances take place at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. each night of the festival and are included in regular park admission. You can enjoy guaranteed concert seating by reserving a Garden Rocks Dining Package and enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner at select Epcot restaurants. Reservations for concert dining packages are now open.

Time to Party at the Disneyland Resort with Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration

Disney is celebrating 90 years of the iconic Mickey Mouse. To commemorate this special milestone, the Disneyland® Resort will kick off next year with Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration!

Starting January 2019, you will be invited to the biggest celebration of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Disneyland history. Get Your Ears On will celebrate the beloved Mickey and Minnie, with exciting new entertainment and décor at Disneyland Park, plus limited-time food and beverage offerings and festive event merchandise.

Here’s how we’ll be celebrating:

“Mickey’s Mix Magic”: The night will light up at Disneyland Park with a new high-energy projection show, celebrating Mickey Mouse and creating a family-fun dance party atmosphere throughout the park. State-of-the-art projections, lighting and lasers will transform Main Street, U.S.A., the water screens of the Rivers of America and the façade of “it’s a small world” into a colorful, dazzling array of sights and sounds, with “DJ” Mickey spinning dance-tastic twists on favorite Disney melodies. And on select nights, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” will go sky high when the show is enhanced with the addition of fireworks. “Mickey’s Mix Magic,” will debut on Jan. 1, 2019.

“Mickey’s Soundsational Parade“: This popular parade returns with a rockin’ new opening to kick off the party—Mickey Mouse will lead the way in a new larger-than-life opening, inspired by classic Mickey pull toys. Chip ‘n’ Dale will arrive with a giant celebration cake, as Mickey leads a whimsical musical procession of Disney characters. “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” returns to Disneyland Park on Jan. 25, 2019.

Valentine’s Month: Celebrate the love of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse during Valentine’s month! Disneyland Park will feature lovely, festive Valentine’s décor, including a new Mickey Mouse flower “portrait” on Main Street, U.S.A. Guests may also choose to partake in Minnie’s Valentine Surprise, a special scavenger hunt experience in Disneyland park. Once you have purchased a commemorative map and stickers at select merchandise locations, you may search for the hidden valentines that Minnie has left for Mickey around the park. Valentine’s Month at Disneyland Park kicks off Jan. 22-Feb. 18, 2019.

Food, beverage, merchandise and more: Specialty food, beverage, novelty items and merchandise will be available for a limited time, including “classic” Mickey- and Minnie-shaped foods with new festive twists, exclusive Get Your Ears On-themed treats and Valentine-inspired specialty items. In addition, limited edition celebration merchandise will be available for all ages, including apparel, pins, plush, and of course, Mickey and Minnie ears.

Join us at the Disneyland Resort as we celebrate 90 years of magic with the legendary duo that started it all!

You can also participate in celebrations across the other Disney destinations, including Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line.

Disney-Themed Manicures at Walt Disney World Resort

If you are visiting the Walt Disney World Resort for the ultimate girls’ trip, there’s one relaxing and Insta-worthy experience you must add to your plans – a visit to Disney Spas and Salons for the ultimate Disney-themed mani-pedis!

Guests can pull up a super comfy salon chair, and get their nails done in the style of their favorite Disney character. Inspired by over 100 character designs to choose from and 132 different colors, the team at Disney Spas and Salons can fulfill Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel manicure desires. And the pampering doesn’t stop there!

You can further customize your mani-pedi experience with signature aroma blends, made specifically for Walt Disney World Spas and Salons and named after iconic Disney songs.

A nail appointment is the perfect way to finish a fun-filled day of Disney. After the nearly hourlong appointment, you will come away feeling rejuvenated and ready for the next day of Disney theme park adventures.

Disney-inspired nail services are available at Senses – A Disney Spa at both Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort as well as Salon by the Springs at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, La Vida Health Club at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Ship Shape Salon Massage and Fitness at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort.

Contact us for booking details.

Disney Cruise Line Dining and Massage Pricing Updates

Disney Cruise Line has adjusted some pricing for speciality dining and Castaway Cay massages. It’s worth noting that while companies seem to always be increasing prices these days, some of the prices actually went down significantly. Here are the new prices, now in effect fleet-wide:

Pricing changes were also made for transfers to/from certain ports visited by the cruise line. Please contact us for specific details.