Celeste Ward - Second Star Wishes Travel Specialist

08/11/2024

‼️ NEW EXPERIENCES COMING TO ‼️

BREAKING NEWS - Yesterday at D23 in Anaheim, CA, Disney announced all new attractions, entertainment and more coming to Walt Disney World Resort:

🏰 Villains-inspired land coming to Magic Kingdom 😱
💡 New nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom
💫 New Mandalorian & Grogo adventure coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxay’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
🚪 New Monsters, Inc.-inspired land and coaster coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
🚗 Two Cars-inspired attractions coming to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom
🌐 Spaceship Earth lounge coming to EPCOT
🏴‍☠️ Pirates-inspired lounge coming to Magic Kingdom
🌴 Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom construction begins this fall
🐍 All-new Indiana Jones attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
🏠 Encanto attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
🏁 Test Track reimagined at EPCOT

SO many exciting things are coming!! 😍😍😍

08/01/2024

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06/25/2024

🎉 BIG NEWS 🎉 regarding Lightning Lane at Disney World!

You will soon be able to make your Lightning Lane selections BEFORE your theme park day!

Changes coming:

On July 24, Walt Disney World will introduce new, simpler names to provide more clarity for everyone. Disney Genie+ service will become Lightning Lane Multi Pass, while individual Lightning Lane will now be known as Lightning Lane Single Pass.

Disney will also be updating Lightning Lane passes to help guests:

🎉 You will now be able to make Lightning Lane plans BEFORE you travel!

🎉 Choose your experiences and times prior to purchasing, so you know what you’re getting.

🎉 Book Lightning Lane passes for multiple vacation days, all in a single day.

Here’s how it works:

Lightning Lane Multi Pass
When guests purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass, they may make up to 3 Lightning Lane selections in a theme park, in advance of your visit. They’ll also be able to choose available times as they make their selections. On the day of their visit, once they use a selection, they may check the My Disney Experience app for availability to make an additional selection.

Lightning Lane Single Pass
Lightning Lane Single Pass will work much like it does today, where guests can secure a time to ride one of our most highly demanded attractions, but they’ll now be able to make their purchase and plan in advance.

How to Plan Ahead
Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel and other select hotels (Shades of Green Resort, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels) will be able to plan Lightning Lane passes up to 7 days in advance, for their entire stay (up to 14 days).

All other guests can plan up to 3 days in advance.

These advance purchase windows will let guests secure some of their must-do rides and experiences after they've had some time to decide what dining reservations they want to book and any other plans they may need to consider.

05/06/2024

🎃👻 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns to Walt Disney World With 5 New Surprises 👻🎃

It’s time to kick off the festivities with a Halfway to Halloween celebration, and Disney is conjuring up more spooky spectacles at this separately-ticketed event.

🎃This year’s event kicks off Aug. 9 and will take place on select nights through Oct. 31 at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort.
🎃Tickets go on sale for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green on May 8.
🎃For all other guests, tickets will go on sale May 15.

Here’s what’s in store for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2024:

👻New costumes for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
👻More Villains Sightings
👻Bust a move during the DescenDANCE Party
👻Bruno Madrigal joins the fun
👻New earlier start time for “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade”!

It’s not too early to start planning for Halloween! Let me know if you’d like to visit during this fun spooky season!

02/27/2024

⭐️ SURPRISE!! ⭐️ Get those Minnie Ears and Magic Bands ready, because 2025 Bookings for Walt Disney World are NOW OPEN!!

Starting today, we can book your January-October 2025 vacations, and Disney has added an awesome new perk:
☀️ A FREE water park visit on your check-in day!

Now’s the best time to book for several reasons:
1. You lock in your top pick for resort and room category options.
2. You have more time to make payments.
3. It only takes a $200 deposit to book your room + ticket package.
4. If a promotional discount is released after you book, I will automatically apply the discount when it’s released. So you can rest assured you’ll receive the very best possible rates.
5. My planning services are free of charge!

Ready to book your next Disney vacation? Let’s get started today!

02/08/2024

⭐️✨A FAMILY FAVORITE DINING LOCATION IS FINALLY COMING BACK! ✨⭐️

I’ve been waiting (and waiting) for this news!

🎠 1900 Park Fare is re-opening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 10!

🎠 Dining options will be buffet style and include breakfast and dinner…and yes, they kept the strawberry soup!

🎠 This iconic restaurant will feature returning guest favorites along with a newly refurbished dining room and other special touches.

🎠 NEW CHARACTERS:
Aladdin
Cinderella
Mirabel
Tiana

🎠 Reservations open on March 5th!

Who’s ready to enjoy this favorite dining experience again?

Let’s get your next trip planned!

01/11/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️

We at Second Star Wishes have not one, not two, but three incredible distinctions that have been awarded to us we’d love to share with you!

✨ Our 2023 Magellan Award, from Travel Weekly, for our innovative new hire training program.

✨ Our 2023 U-Preferred honor from Universal Parks & Resorts for our continued commitment to sales and excellence.

✨ (Not pictured) our 2023 Earmarked honor from The Walt Disney Travel Company for our continued commitment to sales and excellence.

These awards are truly a team effort and the culmination of countless work hours, an immense amount of dedication, and a passion for this career we all love.

And a huge thank you to you - our SSW family. None of this would be possible without the trust you place in us for your special memories. Thank you for working with us year after year and for referring your friends/family.

01/03/2024

🚨FREE DINING IS BAAACCCKKK! 🚨

What are the offer details?
Disney+ subscribers can get a FREE dining plan with a 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel AND Park Hopper tickets.

Which travel dates apply?
This offer is valid for arrivals most nights July 1 - September 30, 2024.

How much is it to book? Do you offer payment plans?
You can book your vacation with just a $200 deposit! Your final payment will be due 30 days prior to check-in, and we can work to schedule payments in a way that makes sense for your budget.

What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for a full refund, no penalty, up until 30 days prior to check in.

What if I don't have Disney+?
There are even more great offers available for those looking to book their Walt Disney World vacation. You can save up to 35% at select Disney Resort hotels when you stay 5 nights or longer and up to 30% when you stay 1-4 nights most nights March 25 through October 3, 2024.

Let me know if you’d like personalized pricing options for your family!