Aer Lingus increases


services from Belfast Aer Lingus is to expand flight frequency on its Belfast City services to Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh from October 31. In addition, flights to Manchester will connect with the airline’s new three-times-a week Barbados route from November 3 and new daily New York route from December 1. aerlingus.com


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Cosmos launches London theatre and sightseeing breaks


North America specialist Cosmos is expanding its portfolio of UK holidays with three-night London theatre breaks priced from £479. The price includes B&B


accommodation at Park Plaza County Hall plus tickets for two top shows. The introductory price is available for a limited time, before reverting to £499. Also included are two-course


pre-show meals on Saturday and Sunday, tickets for the London Eye and a Cosmos Local Host. Shows on offer include Wicked,


Matilda, The Drifters Girl, Come From Away and The Woman in Black. Other shows are available for a supplement. cosmos.co.uk


New Harmonious night-time show at Epcot


Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park


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Walt Disney World unveils host of attractions to mark 50 years


Samantha Mayling


Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has started an 18-month celebration of the park’s 50th anniversary and unveiled new attractions and shows. Called ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’, the


festivities include golden decor on Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Park and the launch of attractions such as Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and themed entertainment. Based on the film Ratatouille, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is part of an expanded France pavilion, with guests visiting Gusteau’s restaurant as if they were the size of Remy. A new night-time Harmonious show at Epcot


celebrates the songs of Disney, along with pyrotechnics, choreographed fountains, lighting and LED panels. Another major attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy:


Cyprus Airways to start Heathrow


flights to Larnaca from November Cyprus Airways will serve the city of Larnaca from Heathrow with three flights a week from November 5. The airline has established a UK office with UK-based Flight Directors for the launch. Flights will operate from Terminal 3 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays with early afternoon departures. One-way fares start at £70.


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cyprusairways.com flightdirectors.com


Cosmic Rewind, will debut at Epcot in 2022. Disney Enchantment is the new night-time show


at Magic Kingdom Park, and features fireworks, music and immersive projection effects. A new acrobatic show called Drawn to Life – presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney – will make its premiere on November 18. Fifty ‘Disney Fab 50 Character Collection’ golden


sculptures can be seen across the four Walt Disney World theme parks, including BB-8 and R2-D2 from Star Wars at Hollywood Studios; Simba, Timon and Pumbaa from The Lion King at Animal Kingdom; and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Magic Kingdom Park. Eight Disney characters – Mickey Mouse, Minnie


Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale – will be known as the ‘EARidescent 8’ as they wear sparkling new outfits for the anniversary. disneyworld.co.uk/50th-anniversary


Elegant Hotels Group in Barbados


unveils wedding package add-on Elegant Hotels in Barbados has launched a wedding package add-on offering ‘something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue’. It includes a private tasting at Colony Club’s Rum Vault, a creative experience such as painting, rental car and private catamaran trip. Priced from $1,011 per couple, it can be added to any wedding package. marriott.com


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