Amanda Purtell, Travel Planner with Middle of the Magic Travel

05/09/2023

My magic Disney bubble popped today when I returned to real life😣 That means it’s time to book my next trip (and yours😉)As I look at the remainder of the year at Disney World, there are so many fun things to plan!

Comment below if any of the following sound interesting to you👇🏼

✨Taking advantage of the current amazing summer offers. Don’t let the summer heat scare you! You can add in pool days and even water parks💦🩱

✨Speaking of staying cool. The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser voyage is inside and has AMAZING deals right now!!🔭🪐

✨An early fall trip and tickets to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party👻🎃

✨A Disney cruise. They even offer short weekend cruises! 🛳️☀️

✨A trip with a few days to experience all of Epcot’s Food and Wine festival. You don’t always need to do all 4 parks! A more focused relaxed trip is perfect too. 🍷🧀

✨A holiday trip to experience the amazing decor at the resorts and parks. This is my favorite time of year to visit!! Magic multiplied when you add on the Christmas party tickets as well🎄🎁

✨A jumpstart on looking at 2024 trips. Booking opens on May 31st🙌🏼🙌🏼

05/08/2023

So many exciting announcements today!!!!!!

✨So many announcements today!! One of the most exciting…

Dining plans are returning in 2024!

We also learned more information about making visits to Walt Disney World easier in 2024. Here's what we know:

✨ Disney Resort hotel guests who purchase a vacation package starting with stays beginning on January 9, 2024 will have the option to add the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan.
✨ Starting with park visits on January 9, 2024 theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets
✨ Early theme park entry (for all Disney Resort hotel guests) and extended evening hours (for guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels and Disney Deluxe Villas) will continue through 2024.
✨Disney is working on ways to help guests plan with Genie+ service and Individual Lightning Lane selections before their visit so they can spend more time with friends and family in the parks...stay tuned for more information!
✨ Bookings for 2024 visits will open on May 31, 2023! The benefits to booking your trip early include -- better resort/room availability, usually better pricing (typically we see price increases later in the year), and the ability to pay off your vacation over a longer amount of time. Remember...it is only a $200 deposit to book your Walt Disney World vacation package!

If you are interested in a 2024 vacation to Walt Disney World Resort fill out a request a quote https://middleofthemagictravel.com/request-a-quote/ and we can get a quote out to you when packages are released!

Here’s to making Magic in 2024! 🏰

05/02/2023

In Toy Story land you are shrunken down to the size of a toy🥰 lots of nostalgia here

05/02/2023

Star Wars at Hollywood Studios!!

05/01/2023

On our way to Epcot!!!

04/30/2023

So magical🥰😍

04/30/2023

Magic Kingdom day!!!

04/29/2023

We have arrived at Disney’s Pop Century Resort!! Follow along with our adventures the next few days 🙌🏼🙌🏼

04/28/2023

On our last day we are starting with a character breakfast at Ohana over at the Polynesian. Since we have a late flight, we will probably hang by the pool after or if the weather is bad hop on the monorail and check out those resorts. Disney Springs is also a great option on travel days! Once you check out, the bellhop at your resort will happily hold your luggage while you go out for the day and explore.

PS. I GO TO DISNEY WORLD TOMORROW!!!!

04/27/2023

Our Final park day we are hopping from Animal Kingdom to Hollywood Studios. We will be doing the safari and the Lion King show for sure! Starting at 2pm we can head over to Hollywood Studios which has my favorite, Toy Story Land. The theming is just too perfect and is such a throwback to my childhood since the first movie came out when I was 5, so I'm invested!

04/26/2023

Our second park day will be Epcot!! The Flower and Garden Festival will be taking place so there are so many amazing topiaries around the park and everything is so colorful. We will also be attempting drinks around the world with lots of eating mixed in as well. Stay tuned for how that goes 😂

04/25/2023

Our first park day will be Magic Kingdom! There is nothing like starting your trip walking down main street to the most magical view of Cinderella's Castle. We do have the park hopper so we will probably take the monorail over to Epcot for a bit until Happily Ever After fireworks start😍

04/24/2023

On our first day we plan to hang out by the pool and explore once we get in. We will then be going to Disney Springs for dinner at House of Blues and some shopping. Finally, we will be heading over to the boardwalk for Jellyrolls, the dueling piano bar which is my favorite activity outside of the parks.

04/23/2023

Follow along with me for my final countdown to Disney World!! In 6 days I will be checking in to Pop Century for 4 nights and we have so much planned.

**Grocery order is submitted through Walmart for delivery to Pop Century on my arrival day
**Online Check in done on my app so we can go right to our room when we receive the text that it's ready.
**Packing started, and outfits planned!

04/16/2023

13 days!!! Starting to get the outfits laid out 😍

Left to right:

1. Travel day
2. Magic Kingdom (probably doing black ears)
3. Animal Kingdom/Hollywood Studios
4. Epcot
5. Ohana breakfast and travel day

04/09/2023

20 days until Disney!!!

What are some fun ways you like to get excited for your trip? I love doing these Disney themed rides on my peloton leading up to each trip!

04/01/2023

I LEAVE FOR DISNEY THIS MONTH!!!

Reach out today for a quote so you can start your countdown!

03/28/2023

Reach out today for a quote!

03/26/2023

Disney countdown is at 35 days! I am most excited about seeing Ariel!

Who is your favorite Disney princess?

03/23/2023

37 days until I’m back on my favorite Disney transportation!! Anyone else love the views from up here?

01/11/2023

I just want to say thank you so much to everyone who has heard a friend, family member or coworker talking about planning a Disney trip and given them my info! I’ve had 5 messages this year already from all of your referrals and I appreciate you all so much!! My business is growing because of you ❤️❤️❤️

01/10/2023

SOOOO many amazing updates were released today by Disney!! Here are a few that will add a ton of value to your vacation.

📍 The return of complimentary self-parking for guests staying at Disney Resort hotels beginning this evening

📍 Beginning in the next few months, guests purchasing Disney Genie+ service will also receive digital downloads of their Disney PhotoPass attraction photos taken in the park on the day of their purchase, at no additional charge

📍 Beginning in the next few months, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will be able to visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without needing a park reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom Park.

01/05/2023

I had a busy morning saving my clients 💰💰💰
One of the perks of booking with me is waking up to texts like this!!

If anyone is thinking of traveling in the spring or summer now is the time to book⏳

12/23/2022

I think Elsa has something to do with the upcoming Orlando temperatures 🥶🥶🥶

Always check the weather prior to your trip! I’ve been in shorts and a hat and scarf in the same week on a November trip.

12/22/2022

What’s your favorite holiday snack at Disney?!

This adorable Stitch treat can be found at The Polynesian🌺🌴

12/21/2022

I’m so happy Fantasmic is back at Hollywood Studios!! My clients had the perfect end to their trip with this amazing show that encompasses all the Disney magic you could hope for ✨

12/18/2022

Goofy hat✔️
Goofy shirt✔️
Getting to high five Goofy✔️
Picture with Goofy✔️

✨✨✨✨Core memory created✨✨✨✨

Take the Disney trip, you won’t regret it! 2023 is booking up fast but all you need is a $200 deposit to lock in your rate!!!

12/17/2022

All of Toy Story land was in the holiday spirit this past week for my client’s trip!! It’s these cute little touches that makes Disney so magical🥰

12/15/2022

You never know who you’ll run into at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!!

Ps. can you even stand how cute Woody’s Christmas vest is?!

12/15/2022

When you’re client does a split stay and gets both of these views on the same vacation🥰🥰

12/13/2022

“Some days call for extra sparkle.” – Minnie Mouse

12/12/2022

Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom today😍
It’s so magical!!!!!

12/11/2022

A client checked in at the Polynesian today and I told them to make sure they walk next door to check out the Christmas decor at the Grand Floridian🥰😍🥰 You don’t need to be staying at a certain Disney resort to go explore!!

12/10/2022

Where in the (Disney) World is this mural??

Hint: I live 20 minutes from the town the resort is named after that is famous for horse racing.

12/09/2022

🎄🎅🏼17 days until Christmas!!!🎅🏼 🎄

12/08/2022

Did you know you can bring drinks and snacks into the park with you? It is a great way to save money, especially on water!!

My beautiful model, Nala Paige, is wearing my brand new igloo backpack that I got for my birthday. It’s super roomy inside and will fit tons of water bottles! Not to mention it’s perfectly on brand🥰🥰

12/06/2022

Let’s play!! My number is 4 and the top of my bucket list is to go on a Disney Cruise/visit Castaway Cay🏝️🏝️ What Disney bucket list item can I help you plan?!

12/01/2022

You don't need to hop in the photo pass line on Main Street to get an amazing family photo in front of the castle. There are so many cool angles and details you'll find if you walk off the beaten path a little 🥰😍

11/30/2022

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be returning on January 13, 2023 through February 20, 2023!!!! Who's ready to book a trip!?

11/27/2022

I spent my afternoon making a personalized itinerary for my clients leaving on December 10th. Just one of the many perks to booking for free with me!!

Take the trip! You won’t regret it🙌🏼🎉