Kimberly Grahn - Vacations by Kim Grahn

11/01/2024

📝 🧳We talk a lot about Disney and Universal destinations, but there is a whole big world out there beyond those-if you’re willing.

😜 Southwest asks you to pick seven places you want to visit, so let’s do it!
Besides Disney and Universal my list of places to visit are:
✨Alaska
✨Hawaii
✨Italy
✨Greece
✨Iceland
✨Australia
✨Paris (there is a Disney park there 😉)

✈️So now it’s your turn! What’s your top 7? Disney and Universal destinations ARE ALLOWED on the list, of course!

10/31/2024

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Let’s have a little fun! I’ve rounded up some of our favorite Disney characters in their best Halloween costumes, and we need YOU to help decide who wins the costume contest!
Here are the contestants:

🎸 Elvis Stitch

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Goofy

👑 Princess Daisy

🧙‍♀️ Witch Minnie

🎃 Pumpkin Donald

🧹 Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle as the Sanderson Sisters

Now it’s up to YOU to decide—who wins the costume contest? Drop your vote in the comments below, and let’s see who takes home the Halloween crown. 👑 I can’t wait to see who you choose and who wins! 😊

10/30/2024

🎃✨It’s the night before Halloween! IF we had the vacation time and budget, where would you REALLY want to quickly be whisked off to celebrate?

👻Would you be doing Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland Resort?

🎃 Are you going to hang out with the Headless Horseman at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party?

🚢Or, would you be celebrating Halloween on the High Seas on a spooktacular Disney Cruise Line sailing?

What would your perfect Disney Halloween night be?

For the first time ever I will be spending Halloween night at my Happy Place! A quick flight and I will be on Main Street with my DCP daughter!

10/29/2024

✈️🌺🥥🌴Traveling somewhere far from home and unknown can be intimidating. The beauty of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa is that it brings the familiarity, comfort, and trust you have with Disney properties to the beautiful shores of Oahu. 🏝️ If you’re going to travel way outside of your comfort (and time) zone, why not do it with your friends from Disney? Is Aulani somewhere you’d love to visit? I’d love to help! 😊

10/28/2024

🚨 Sound the alarms! New adorable merch has landed in the Disney parks! Gone are the days where you and the pal next to you in the buffet line had the same set of ears—now you can create your own set! 🎀 Choose from a variety of different characters and slide them onto your chosen headband base. What do you think? Are you all onboard to design your own, or do you prefer to leave that to the experts?

10/27/2024

🎅 Psst...insider tip for you...the Grinch at Universal Orlando Resort is THE real deal. Really. Seeing and hearing is believing, and you won’t be disappointed—he’s incredible. You won’t want to miss having breakfast with the Grinch (reservations go fast!) where you’ll get a photo with him, and he truly takes time to talk to each and every family. 🧑‍🎄 A character interaction like no other. Pfft, Santa is in every mall and craft fair, but this authentic Grinch is only in one place. 🎄 Ready to celebrate Grinchmas at Universal? What questions can I answer for you?

10/26/2024

😜Isn’t it the job of parents to shock and embarrass their kids? Try out this fun fact: the brown, rocky path that winds through Liberty Square against the otherwise red pavement is meant to represent...sewage. 💩 Yep, this stretch of Magic Kingdom evokes a colonial town where sewage was often just dumped directly onto the streets. Who is ready for lunch? 😆 What’s your favorite weird Walt Disney World little-known fact?

10/25/2024

💡 Pro Tip: If you are stuck with a crazy late flight on your trip home from Orlando, check out the day rates at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport Hotel. 🏨 For a nominal fee, you can enjoy their pools 🏊‍♀️, take a nap 💤, and just relax while you wait for your time to head back to adulting. Spots do book up quickly, so let’s check on that for you as soon as your flights are booked! Who has taken advantage of this cool and convenient hotel offering?

10/24/2024

🧚🏻 Sure, in Walt Disney World we get to see Tinker Bell fly (seriously, SO cool) ✨ but in Disneyland, a Tink meet and greet is STILL alive and well in Pixie Hollow. Always a fun character to meet and exchange tinkering stories with. I miss this character interaction in Walt Disney World. Anyone else think Tinker Bell should return? Wouldn’t she be perfect over by Peter Pan’s Flight? ✨

10/23/2024

🌎🛍️🍽️ Universal’s CityWalk is the perfect spot for great dining—you have so many different cuisines: Mexican, Italian, wood-fired steaks, burgers, bar food. 🌮🍕🥩 Whatever you are craving, you’ll find it. If maybe what you REALLY crave is saving some cash, there are also plenty of quick-service, lower-cost options as well. 💸 (Some names you already know!) After a jam-packed day in the parks, where is your favorite place to grab some dinner in CityWalk? 😊

10/22/2024

🛳️🛳️🛳️With so many cruise lines out there, and many offering similar itineraries and their own spin on a “private island,” how do you determine which you should cruise with? 😵‍💫 I’m here to help you dive into the details, shed light on the ins and outs of the different cruise lines: how they price out, who they cater to the most, what sets them apart, where they travel, how their cancellation and change policies stack up, and more.

I’m here to be the first mate you need to give you all the truth bombs and find your best cruise line partner! ⚓ What questions do you have? 😊

10/21/2024

📸 Chances are you’ve probably had your photo taken by the giant keg-carrying Gaston in front of Gaston’s Tavern, but...have you been in? Waiting for you inside are cinnamon rolls the size of your head, LeFou’s Brew 🍺 (sort of Magic Kingdom’s signature drink, as Butterbeer is to Universal) and now even savory fare like the brand-new Ham & Gruyère Tart. 🎯 This nook is a great place to escape the crowds and have something quick and easy to share before you go back to slay the day. Have you tried it? What’s your go-to order?

10/20/2024

10/20/2024

✨🏰✨There is something really special about the OG magic that can be found in Disneyland. From unique characters just walking around waiting to surprise guests 🎉 to holiday overlays to truly being where Walt first waved his magical Imagineering hand, the history is unmatched. What is your favorite thing about Disneyland—past or present? ✨

10/19/2024

💣Truth bomb: some attractions just GET ya. Maybe it’s just how we are built, maybe it comes with age, but at some point, everyone will encounter that attraction where their equilibrium just says, “Never again.” 😵 We all have one (or maybe more than one) and there’s no shame...let’s name those culprits right now. Tell us which attraction have you and your stomach finally given up on ever riding again? 🤢

10/18/2024

❄️🚢❄️What used to be one of those far-fetched bucket list kind of vacations has now become one of the most popular cruise destinations. I’m talking about Alaska! 🏔️ An Alaskan cruise is unlike anything else! It can be budget-friendly while still being rich in core memory-making experiences and nature’s most bountiful beauty on full display. There are a variety of cruise lines that offer different itineraries and a range of prices. Let’s stop saying “bucket list”...why keep waiting to take these adventures? Who else is dreaming of an Alaskan cruise vacation? 🚢 What do you most want to see?

10/17/2024

On National Pasta Day, we need to talk about Italian dinner options in Walt Disney World. We have:
🍝 Mama Melrose’s in Hollywood Studios
🍷 Trattoria al Forno at the BoardWalk
🌐 Tutto Italia in EPCOT
🌊 Terralina in Disney Springs
🏰 Tony’s Town Square in Magic Kingdom

It’s hard to beat the convenience with Tony’s since you can basically fall out of your seat onto Main Street, USA, and they do have that melt-in-your-mouth garlic bread with fun dip...but is it THE best choice when celebrating National Pasta Day? When you are craving Italian at Walt Disney World, where do you head?

10/17/2024

Select tickets on sale beginning Oct 22!!!

Who is ready to book their trip to Universal Orlando? I can help!