May 2025 News & Promotion Round-up

Welcome to the monthly roundup! If you find this monthly post helpful, please leave a comment! Getting through all the WDW promos is particularly confusing right now, and if no one is reading that far, I'll just stick with topical posts. The biggest news this week is that Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Tickets go on sale May 15 for resort guests, and May 22 for the general public. If you're waiting for news on Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, we expect that announcement at the end of June! Also, scroll down for an INCREDIBLE offer for young travelers on National Geographic Expeditions to Galápagos and Iceland If you want to stay current on the latest news and chatter with other theme park fans, I have Discord and WhatsApp. Viator Are you road-tripping this summer like we are? We just bought a minivan, and I'm resurrecting my roadside Americana blog, Caves, Craves, and Graves! Summer Vacation tip: use my link, and you can still get cash back with Rakuten, ID.me, Citi Shop, Rapid Rewards Shopping, and probably any other browser shopping plug in you have on your computer.

Universal Orlando Epic Universe Opens May 22!! If you missed my AP Preview blog, you can find it here. I'm not going to lie, all the reviews are correct that it's HOT. Very little shade in this park. Not my choice for summer, but I'd highly recommend the holiday seasons (which start with Halloween) for Universal! The Bundle & Save up to $200 offer is good on packages that include Epic Universe, and the 1 day Tickets everyone was waiting for are available now! Universal Hollywood Did you know you can bundle a Universal Hollywood buy a day, get a day free ticket with a local hotel and other LA attractions like the Day in LA tour, La Brea Tar Pits Museum, Food tours, and more? When we go back to Universal Hollywood, we're definitely turning it into a whole LA experience!

Disney Cruise Line HUGE savings on last minute cruises this summer if you have a bunch of airline miles and PTO saved up, including Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and plenty of options out of Florida! Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

I'm hearing there are some great deals on airfare to Honolulu this fall to go with the Aulani promotions! I checked an extended Labor Day weekend for someone last week and there were plenty of rooms available for the current offer, and it was barely anything to upgrade to Ocean View! August 10 - October 19, 2025 Everyone can Save 20% off 4 nights and 25% off 5 nights or more Disney Visa Card Holders Save 35% off Oceanview or Partial Ocean View 5+ nights! THIS IS HUGE!!

Adventures by Disney

Early booking offer! Book your 2026 or 2027 trip by July 31, 2025 and save $500 per person on International tours and $400 per person on domestic tours. Contact me for the list of eligible itineraries. I also have catalogs for Adventures by Disney & National Geographic Expeditions if you'd like to do some window shopping. National Geographic Expeditions Young Travelers Can Explore and Save!

Discover the perfect destination that will enchant your entire family while ensuring young Travelers are engaged and enthralled on select 2025 and 2026 departures to Galápagos and Iceland.

• Galápagos: Explore the natural wonders of the Galápagos on a family-friendly adventure featuring hands-on programs where kids and teens get up close to the unique diversity of animal species, flora and fauna. From snorkeling with sea lions and penguins to walking among marine iguanas and the endemic Galápagos giant tortoises, every departure enchants travelers of all ages—making it the ideal adventure for your whole family.

• Iceland: Marvel at this land of geological extremes, where you can walk along a stunning fjord to a thundering waterfall or climb to the rim of a volcanic crater. Each departure offers something for everyone, including programs for kids and teens where they will whale watch aboard a Zodiac, collect and observe plankton under a microscope, capture amazing images with guidance from a photography expert and so much more.

Now, for a limited time, you and your family can experience select 2025 and 2026 Galápagos and Iceland departures with a savings of 50% off cabin fare for Travelers aged 22 and younger when booked with a full fare paying adult aged 23 or older. Travel must be booked by June 15, 2025 to take advantage of this special offer.

This offer has limited availability, so book your trip soon!

Disneyland (Anaheim, CA) The Disneyland 70th Anniversary starts this week and goes all year!

• Disney Visa Card Holders - Save 30% on stays at Disneyland Hotel & Grand Californian, Sunday–Thursday nights, May 16 through August 14, 2025. Book by July 31.

• Don't have a Disney Visa Card? You can save 20% off stays at Disneyland Hotel & Grand Californian, Sunday–Thursday nights, May 16 through August 14, 2025. Book by July 31.

• Disneyland Anniversary Ticket Offer - Visit for as Low as $100 per day with a special 4 day ticket! The lowest price is a 4 day, 1 park per day ticket, but you do have the option of special pricing on both 3 & 4 day tickets, and you can add Park Hopper & Lightning Lane for an addition cost. These tickets are valid May 16–August 14, 2025.

• Stay tuned for Oogie Boogie Bash dates!

  
  

Walt Disney World (Orlando, FL)

Why yes, I do save this for last! BUCKLE UP! This blog post always takes so long to update because every time I think I'm done there's another offer out.

As always, the number of rooms allocated for these offers is limited and the discount varies depending on resort. Current Offers as of April 7, 2025:

• 2025 FREE DINING FOR ALL! This does not stack with room discounts, so get with me to compare! When you book a non-discounted 4 Night, 4 Day package with 4 day park hoppers, you'll get free Disney Dining at a Deluxe Resort/Villa, and free Quick Service Dining at Value & Moderate resorts! Dates: June 29–September 30, October 20–November 1, and December 6–December 22, 2025.

• 2026 FREE DINING FOR KIDS (ages 3-9) ALL YEAR! This will stack with future promotions, so reserve your dates now!

• Disney+ Subscribers get special rates on select hotels June 29, 2025 -- July 31, 2025! If you've been thinking about my recommendation to do a resort-only vacation at Animal Kingdom Lodge, this is the year! You can get Savannah view for $339 a night!

• Save Up to 30% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels When You Stay 5 Nights or Longer. This offer has been extended and is now valid for stays most nights from May 1 to October 11, 2025.

• Enjoy summer fun with a specially priced 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket that’s valid for admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park only—starting from $89 per day, plus tax (total price starting from $267, plus tax).

  Limit one admission per theme park, one theme park per day—for a total of 3 admissions, on 3 separate days. Not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom park.

• Families can save on summer fun! Save 50% on kids (ages 3 to 9) 3-day or longer standard Walt Disney World theme park tickets—for ticket start dates from for ticket start dates from May 27 through September 20, 2025.

  
  

As always, check with me for special offers for Annual Passholders, Active Duty & Retired Military, and Florida residents!