Share the Magic Travel - Emily Combs Bandy

01/03/2024

🍽️ Who wants FREE food?! 🍽️

Disney+ Subscribers are eligible for a free Dining Plan when booking a qualifying package at Walt Disney World!

This offer goes live tomorrow (January 3) and a qualifying package includes:

▪️A non-discounted 4-night, 4-day resort hotel stay
▪️4 day tickets with a Park Hopper Option
▪️Travel for arrivals most nights between July 1, 2024 and Sept. 30, 2024
▪️A guest in each room booked under the promotion must have a Disney+ account in his or her name (it does not have to be the lead guest)

I’ll have more details tomorrow when I can officially book packages with this offer, but if you know you’re interested, let’s go ahead and get started today!

Click here to request your quotes, and be sure to leave a note at the bottom of the form with your Disney+ email address included:

https://forms.gle/FaoK6ZYdCmWrWM1w6

12/14/2023

🎉Starting January the 9th, dining plans are a thing again!

✨It is a great way to make your Disney vacation all inclusive and plan for the cost of the trip before you go!

🙌🏽It is a true vacation when you can eat where you want, and order anything on the menu.

⬇️Here are the plans available.⬇️

11/28/2023

Just announced!

The World Celebration gardens and “Walt the Dreamer” statue officially open December 5 at EPCOT. Later that night Luminous, the new nighttime spectacular, will debut on world showcase lagoon.

What an awesome day for EPCOT fans!

11/20/2023

10/24/2023

🚨 Just Announced! 🚨

Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort will become the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States on January 30, 2024!

“Pixar Place Hotel will evoke the inspiration and humor that goes into every Pixar film, while celebrating the artistic process. Showcasing early sketches to finished design, the art and decor will highlight vibrant Pixar stories, revealing some never-before-seen artwork.”

In the guest rooms - from pillows inspired by the Pixar Ball to lighting reminiscent of the Pixar Lamp, there will be whimsical nods to the animation studio throughout these comfortable and contemporary accommodations.

There is so much to see and enjoy at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California!

10/23/2023

Can I ask a favor?

There are only 70 days left in 2023. In the spirit of transparency, I have a ✨BIG✨ goal I’m trying to reach in my business this year- and I could really use your help!

If you or anyone you know is planning on traveling to the destinations listed below, I’d love if you reach out to me yourself or refer them to me! My services are complimentary, and you’ll get the same price you would by booking on your own- the difference is me!

🏰 Walt Disney World: now booking through December 2024

🎡 Disneyland Resort: now booking through December 2024

🚢 Disney Cruise Line: now booking through December 2024 for the Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, and Wish (and from December 2024-May 2025 for the all-new Disney Treasure)

🌴 Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa: now booking through December 2025

🌎 Adventures by Disney: now booking through 2025

🌐 Universal Orlando Resort: now booking through December 2024

I appreciate all the referrals you send my way. My success is built on them, and I truly have the most amazing clients!

10/03/2023

Everyone’s favorite Willy-Nilly-Silly Old Bear has returned to Epcot!!🥳

Get your hugs, love and maybe even a “smackerel” of honey in “Christopher Robin’s bedroom” at the UK Pavillion in EPCOT! 🌐

09/06/2023

Details of the Disney Treasure, the newest ship coming to Disney Cruise Line, were just revealed! 🚢

Here are a few of the things revealed today, with more to come in the future:

✨Aladdin theming in the Grand Hall
✨AquaMouse - Temple of the Golden age
✨Jumbeaux’s Sweets (Zootopia theme) sweet shop
✨Lion King themed theatre for adults
✨Beauty and the Beast show, and an all new show coming, too
✨Skipper Society - Jungle Cruise themed lounge
✨Periscope Pub - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea bar
✨Worlds of Marvel restaurant - Avengers: Quantum Encounter
✨Plaza del Coco restaurant
✨Tomorrow/EPCOT themed tower suite

This magnificent, new ship will begin sailing in December 2024! No details on what the itineraries will be yet.

Booking should be coming soon - let us know if you would like to be added to our quote list!

08/21/2023

✨ We’ve got ears- say cheers!

Mickey ears are my FAVORITE souvenir to buy at Disney (and while not at Disney…if I’m being honest)

Today, I want to see YOUR favorite pair! Show me below!

If ears aren’t your thing, what is your favorite souvenir to collect?

07/25/2023

Goodies coming to Walt Disney World this fall!

06/26/2023

Meet Emily Bandy from Central City, KY! She started with Share the Magic Travel in April 2020. Her page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/STMTEmilyB.

“I became a travel agent because I’ve always love going on vacations, especially Disney World, since I was a child! My first trip was when I was 2 and I’ve been many times since. I remember my mom would always stop at rest stops and get travel brochures and I would get all of my own, when we’d get home from the trips I would take mine plus older ones and pretend to plan trips for my stuffed animals! When I got older it became my job to plan out everything we planned to do at Disney and book FastPass for us, I know I was controlling our My Disney Experience accounts since at least 2013. After I realized I could do what I’ve always done for my mom for others, and help them have as much of a stress free vacation as possible, I knew it was something I had to work for!

My favorite theme park is Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World! I’ve always been obsessed with princesses and Disney’s animated movies ever since I was a baby so the park that has a big castle and all of Fantasyland is easily my favorite! As much as I love the other parks too, Magic Kingdom always feels like the most Disney park to me, maybe because especially when I went as a child the other 3 weren’t heavily focused on the animated movies I was always watching like Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. They had their moments where you could still meet the famous characters but a lot of the rides were originals and didn’t feature things I could recognized. Now many of my favorite rides are in Magic Kingdom so its still my favorite!

I always have to ride Pirates of the Caribbean! If we are including attractions as a whole than that answer changes to Enchanted Tiki Room!

A small travel sized umbrella that has UV protection! I burn very easy and it is a life saver when holding a spot at the hub for a parade or castle show, it also feels a little bit cooler than direct sunlight! Plus gives extra coverage than just a poncho or raincoat in those surprise rain showers Florida Summers are known for, and I will never wait out the rain inside when I could be in line for something else!

My husband and I are planning to go down to Disney World for a weekend in September, we are staying at All-Star Movies! We are going to Epcot for Food and Wine and Hollywood Studios cause I haven’t had the chance to go since Fantasmic started back up, and it’s my favorite Nighttime Spectacular!”

Thanks for sharing, Emily!

06/23/2023

It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is getting some special guests this year. See Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle dressed as the Sanderson Sisters in Mickey's "Boo-To-You" Parade this fall season, August 11-November 1.

Message us now to secure your tickets for the party!

06/17/2023

Struggling with wanting to book your 2024 Disney trip but are scared you will lose your 💲200 deposit if you can't go?

I get it! We live in unpredictable times- so let's run through some situations and outcomes, shall we?

🔹SCENARIO 1: YOU NEED TO MOVE DATES

Outcome: All the funds paid to your booking will be moved to the new dates. If there is a change in cost you would pay the difference

🔹SCENARIO 2: YOU NEED TO CANCEL

Outcome 1: 31 days or more in advance, you get a full refund

Outcome 2: Within 30 days of arrival, there are penalties. BUT- I'll go over those with you and see if we can work around them

While we never want to think we will have to cancel a vacation, all terms are provided for your review when you book

Let's get started with a quote request and go from there! ⬇️

https://linktr.ee/stmtemilyb

06/15/2023

But wait!! There's more! 🎅

🎄For the first time in forever, guests will be able to join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the Snowgies in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom for Frozen Holiday Surprise, a brand new Frozen-inspired entertainment experience that will illuminate the castle in a whole new way. This delightful new offering can be seen during regular park hours and during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

🎅 Amidst the glowing holiday décor, a Merry Menagerie of winter animals returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in the form of artisan-sculpted puppets.

🎄 EPCOT will celebrate with the return of “Candlelight Processional” during EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays beginning Nov. 24-Dec. 30. Other guest-favorite traditions like spirited storytellers, joyful musical acts and performers, and Holiday Kitchens return to World Showcase this festive season.

🎅 Disney’s Hollywood Studios will once again return the yuletide projection show on The Hollywood Tower Hotel this season. At Toy Story Land, you can once again spot Woody, Jessie and Buzz sporting their holiday best.

🎄 At Disney Springs, Guests can once again shop for their loved ones while enjoying the dazzling decor and the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll. Visitors who stop in Town Center won’t believe what they see – magical snowfall in Central Florida!

🎅 Guests can say hello to Santa Claus as he makes special appearances in all four parks, Disney Springs and even at a Disney Water Park, where you’ll find him dressed in his tropical holiday beachwear

Ready for a jolly holiday at Disney? I would love to help!

06/07/2023

𝑰𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝑫𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒕?!

Most guests eat one Table Service meal, one Quick Service meal, and at least one snack or treat each day at Walt Disney World.

Dining plans are a convenient way to prepay for your meals, and the cost is bundled in with your package that isn’t paid in full until 30 days before you arrive!

Let’s look at an example, shall we?

Here’s an average, 1-day price breakdown for an adult using the Disney Dining Plan:

-$62 Chef Mickey’s dinner
-$15.50 for a specialty beverage at Chef Mickeys
-$14.29 for a chili cheese dog at Casey’s
-$4.99 fountain drink at Casey’s
-$6.99 Pineapple dole whip at Aloha Isle

Total: $103.77

Saves: $9.49!!!

I love dining plans, because they give more of an “all inclusive” feel to your vacations!

*Meal prices are accurate as of 6/5/24 and are subject to change

05/08/2023

So much good news! If you are on my list for a 2024 quote, I’ll be in touch soon. If you want on that list, message me!

BREAKING NEWS! 📣 We’re excited to announce the return of Disney dining plans, updates to theme park reservation requirements and more coming to Walt Disney World in 2024 to make planning your visits easier. 🤩✨ Full details: http://di.sn/6182Ob0Ow

05/04/2023

My favorite ride in Galaxy’s Edge, is of course, Rise of the Resistance!🛸

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is a massive attraction with multiple ride systems that is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced at Walt Disney World Resort… or anywhere else in the galaxy!🪐

Accept a Mission from the Resistance✨
The Resistance needs your help! Hidden in the forest outside Black Spire Outpost, the Resistance is gathering recruits for a secret mission.

🖤With the First Order desperate to extinguish the spark of the Resistance, the mission is bound to have unexpected twists and turns. When your transport is captured by an imposing First Order Star Destroyer filled with legions of stormtroopers—and even Kylo Ren!

You’re going to need all the help you can get. Fortunately, a covert team of Resistance fighters—including Rey and BB-8—is at the ready to give you a fighting chance to escape… and a chance for the Resistance to rise.🪐

Prepare for a thrilling, first-of-its-kind adventure!✨

Is this one of your favorites? ⬇️⬇️⬇️

05/02/2023

🔔 TIP! 🔔

If you use Disney Gift Cards to pay for your vacation - DON'T THROW THEM AWAY!!

If a discount is released and you are paid in full, the refund will go back onto one of the gift cards that you have used! If you have to cancel your trip, the refund will go back on the original form(s) of payment.

Put all used gift cards in an envelope and put in a safe spot that you can find easily!

P.S. - Disney Gift Cards are also a great way to budget for food, souvineers, snacks, etc... and are a great way to give kids (or yourself) some spending money without them going over a budget!

04/30/2023

Here’s to wishing I was in Magic Kingdom this Sunday afternoon!

I don’t know about you, but I’d be riding all of my favorite rides, eating some corn dog nuggets from Casey’s Corner, having a frozen Coke and getting ready to watch fireworks at the end of the night!

When is your next trip to Walt Disney World? Don’t have a countdown - let’s change that today!

04/25/2023

Get ready dahling! 💥

The Edna Mode Experience returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 14 as part of a reimagined Pixar Place, where you’ll also encounter Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Frozone, and Sulley from “Monsters, Inc."

Can't wait!🎉

04/21/2023

🎃Just Announced🎃

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is back! Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting April 27, and tickets will be available to all guests starting May 2.

This limited-capacity, nighttime event starts at 7 p.m. and allows guests to experience shorter wait times on attractions, themed food and beverages, and more.

The event dates are:
August: 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
September: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29
October: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31
November: 1

Prices range from $109-$199 + tax per person ages 10+ and $99-$189 + tax for ages 3-9, depending on the date you would like to attend.

**AN ADDED BONUS FOR THE EVENT THIS YEAR: YOU GET TO RIDE TRON (THE NEWEST RIDE AT DISNEY WORLD) WITH THE VIRTUAL QUEUE SYSTEM DURING THE EVENT!!

04/17/2023

✨$10 Magic Bands are back!!✨

Where to find them:
My Disney Experience>> My Magic Bands and Cards>> Choose Bands/Edit Order.
Click grid view and scroll to the bottom.

*You must have a reservation at a Walt Disney World Resort to get them at this pre-arrival price. Availability is limited and subject to change at anytime, without notice.

04/10/2023

I think Star Tours is such a forgotten about attraction at Hollywood Studios!

📍The wait is generally low.
📍If you do Genie+, you can usually get an early return time (Don’t use one of your early choices for this ride though).
📍The ride is set up where you will almost always have a different screen or scenario.
📍Even if you don’t love Star Wars, it’s a fun ride!

New Star Tours adventures coming in 2024, a new DJ-R3X playlist and more from Europe! Check out the Disney Parks Blog for all updates from our Disney Parks: Where Star Wars Comes to Life panel. http://di.sn/6181OJubR

04/04/2023

ARE YOU READY TO ENTER THE GRID on Tron LightCycle Run in Magic Kingdom? It's now officially OPEN! 🥳

Here are a few things to know about the attraction itself before entering the grid!

🖤 Tron has “bike style" seating similar to the Flight of Passage attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests can gauge how comfortable they will be in the ride vehicle in the ride queue before entering the building- AND it’s a cool photo op.

🖤 If you are not feeling comfortable in the test vehicle, there is adaptive seating available! The adaptive seating sits you up slightly higher (same level as the others but you don’t lean down) and is located on the back row in every other train on the left side of the queue only. The adaptive seats just have a single padded bar that goes over your lap.

🖤 The queue is so immersive and just incredible! You’ll feel like you’re walking into the future when you enter the main queue area inside. They weren’t lying when they said the WHOLE thing is the experience!

🖤 Everyone will place their items in lockers before entering the last leg of the queue. Anything larger than a cellphone has to be placed in a locker. The lockers are so amazing and are double sided. They are similar in size to standard theme park lockers and are easily opened with your MagicBand or park ticket.

🖤 There are lots of PERFECT Photo Ops: The Tron sign outside the entire attraction, pretty much anywhere on the bridge area, the ride vehicle testing area, and the elevated area right where Space Mountain and Tron meet… you can also get a ride vehicle coming by in this area, and it is amazing!

🖤 There are brand new bathrooms outside the building portion of the queue, as well as an area for family members not riding to conveniently sit near the exit.

This attraction will be VIRTUAL QUEUE AND INDIVIDUAL LIGHTNING LANE ONLY.

03/28/2023

❄️🎶 Do you wanna build a snowman?🎶❄️

I’m often told that “all things Frozen” are a top priority for many of my clients! Below is my official, “A Frozen Fan’s Guide to Walt Disney World!”

🌐 EPCOT

EPCOT is probably the “best” park for a Frozen experience! You can meet Anna & Elsa at Royal Sommerhus, pose for a photo together, and even get an autograph—watch out, Elsa just might freeze your pen! ❄️

On Frozen Ever After, board an ancient Norwegian vessel and sail into a “Summer Snow Day” with all of your Frozen favorites! There is no height requirement for Frozen Ever After, but there is a small drop, and you may get wet. ⭐️ Pro-tip: use Genie+ for this one. This standby line gets very long, very early in the day!

After you ride Frozen Ever After, visit The Fjording for a souvenir. They have costumes, jewelry, t-shirts, toys, and more!

⭐️ Hollywood Studios

Stop by Celebrity Spotlight for a warm hug from Olaf! Olaf doesn’t autograph, but he loves to pose for photos with you!

Do not miss “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration!” Sing along to crowd favorites, including “Let It Go,” and enjoy a laugh with the official Arendelle historians as they hilariously retell the story behind the film. Elsa may even use her powers to create a little snow magic! This show lasts approximately 30 minutes. Be sure to refer to your My Disney Experience app for showtimes.

🏰 Magic Kingdom

Catch Anna, Elsa, and Olaf on the Cinderella Castle stage during “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire.” They will dance and sing with other Disney pals! This show happens multiple times daily, and showtimes can be found in your My Disney Experience app.

Frozen friends can also be seen in The Festival of Fantasy parade! The parade starts in Adventureland and makes its way to Main Street USA. Currently, it runs twice daily—12 PM and 3 PM.

⛄️ Blizzard Beach

Children under 48 inches tall can have a flurry of fun at Tike’s Peak, which is located at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. Here you will find miniature snow-banked water slides, wading pools featuring Olaf and the lovable Snowgies, Anna and Elsa’s igloo fortress, and more!

If you’re ready to plan ❄️ your ❄️ perfect Frozen vacation, I’m ready to help! Contact me today to get started!📲

03/28/2023

✨ New Walt Disney World Promo! ✨

Save Up to 30% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels For Mid-Summer and Early Fall!

Stay in the magic this summer—and make delightful Disney memories to last a lifetime!

Save on rooms at select Disney Resort Hotels:

✨ Save up to 25% on stays most nights July 11 to August 20, 2023 and September 15 to September 28, 2023

✨ Save up to 30% on stays most nights August 21 to September 14, 2023

When Guests stay at a Disney Resort hotel, they'll enjoy 30 minutes early entry to every theme park—every day! 🎉

And when Guests stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, they can also enjoy extended evening hours in select parks on select nights! 🤩

Note: To enter a theme park, Guests must have valid park admission and a theme park reservation.

📷: Disney’s Coronado Springs - Gran Destino Tower

Get started on a personalized complimentary quote today! ➡️ https://forms.gle/G5TBQV1Dd3XsmYqW6

03/20/2023

⬇️ Just a reminder- Universal Orlando Resort has an AMAZING ticket offer right now! ⬇️

A 2-Park 3-Day Park-to-Park + 2 Days Free Ticket (Dated)

What does this mean? For the price of a 3-day ticket, you get 5 days of fun in the parks and can hop between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure as many times as you want!

🌋You can also upgrade to a 3-park ticket to include Volcano Bay Water Park!

🚫No Blockout Dates
💲Valid for purchase now - 5/3/23
✈️For travel 2/2/23 - 12/14/23

I’ve got all the tips to help you have a memorable, stress-free vacation. Let’s look at some options for you!

03/19/2023

The reimagined Mickey’s Toontown opens in Disneyland TODAY! Bring your family to this animated neighborhood where you can explore, unwind, and play in your own way!

Let’s get your Disneyland trip booked with a $200 deposit so you can experience this!

03/16/2023

Are you ready to enter the Grid?

Join your fellow Programs on one of the fastest rollercoasters at Disney Parks when TRON Lightycycle / Run presented by Enterprise officially opens on April 4 at Walt Disney World!

My family and I can’t wait to ride this summer!!

03/15/2023

✨NEW CHARACTER MEET AND GREETS ✨

A Moana meet and greet is coming to Animal Kingdom starting April 22.

Mirabel will meet guests at Fairytale Garden (where Merida currently is) at Magic Kingdom this fall!

A Figment meet and greet arrives at the Imagination! pavilion at EPCOT late summer.

Mickey Mouse and friends will have a new home at Communicore Hall at EPCOT (new building) later this year. ✨