Brittany Plans the Magic 🤝 For the Memories
So why the name change?
✨ simply put, I wanted to emphasize my why.
I am a travel planner with a focus on Disney destinations, but my help and services don’t end there.
I love to pass along my experiences—wins, mistakes, and everything in between—so that you can use it to create a vacation that feels right for you. And most importantly creates the memories that you will carry with you as your kids get older. Because that’s what it’s all about, right?
If you’re new here, I’d love for you to follow along. 🤗
Have you ever had the opportunity to see the Headless Horseman ride through Magic Kingdom during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party?
It’s probably the most quiet Magic Kingdom ever is with a crowd of people.
So how can you see this horse trot through Magic Kingdom?
🎃 First, you need a party ticket for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
If you don’t have your tickets yet, but are wanting to go, I would grab them now as parties are selling out!
🐎 Next, you’ll want to grab a spot for the Boo to You Parade.
There are new parade times this year—8:15 and 11:15.
The headless horseman comes through prior to the parade starting. You’ll want to grab a spot early (especially for the first parade) regardless, but definitely be there more than 15 minutes before the parade start time as that is usually when he steps off.
🌧️ Set expectations.
Know that if it is raining or has rained, the horse may not ride for the safety of all involved.
Are you going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year? Drop your countdown below!!
#mickeysnotsoscaryhalloweenparty #mnsshptips #halloweenatdisney
Share this with who you want to be drinking Diet Coke with on Disney’s Castaway Cay!
If you know me, you know how much I loved our family vacation on Disney Cruise Line!
It was a perfect mix of Disney, beach time, and family time!
I know cruises aren’t for everyone though.
What’s your perfect Disney vacation?!
#disneycruiseline #disneyparks #castawaycay
I sneezed and suddenly there are 3 trips linked to my My Disney Experience account.
Tell me this isn’t just a me problem. 🫣🤭
I told myself I was going to take a break. We weren’t going to go back until next year.
UNTIL I remembered and realized why we love going so much.
(And also because my husband realized his AP doesn’t expire until the end of October 🤪🫣)
Have you done this? Tell me I’m not alone.
& if you are new here and love Disney like me, I’d love for you to hit the follow button so that we can be friends!
#disneycountdown #magickingdommonday #annualpassholderlife #disneytravelprofessional #disneymeme
I’m not sure what took me so long to stay at this Disney resort….
I’ve stayed at almost every Disney resort and JUST recently checked Disney’s Art of Animation off my list!
Here are my pros and cons for this resort.
PROS
✅ The theming is SO cute! If you have a little one that loves Cars, Lion King, Finding Nemo, or the Little Mermaid, this resort would be so fun for them.
✅ Skyliner access! This is super convenient for a Hollywood Studios or EPCOT park day.
✅ Larger rooms that sleep 6— These rooms are great for larger families or families that want a little extra space.
CONS
❌ the standard LM rooms are pretty small
❌ price can be a deterrent. For a family of 4, you can stay at Pop Century for less and still have skyliner access. The family suites can also be in investment.
Drop a 🐠🪸 below if you’d stay here!! And if you’ve stayed here, let me know if you have any pros or cons to add!
#artofanimationresort #waltdisneyworldresorts #planningfordisney
💫 be honest…
have you done the happy dance at 7am after snagging a spot in the virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy, and/or the coveted lightning lane for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure??
I help clients often with their 7am virtual queues and lightning lane selections, and I STILL do a little happy dance each time.
Share this with a friend you’ve danced in the hotel room with at 7am or tag them below!
& if you’re new here, be sure to follow me, @brittanyplansthemagic for all things Disney!
#epcotdisneyworld #disneymemes #disneydaily #disneytravelplanning #waltdisneyworldflorida
I have some thoughts about the Disney Dining Plan…
But first, I want to share our DAY 2 experience with the DDP, and the honest reason why I wanted to give it a try!
Our day started pretty early by heading to Hollywood Studios for early entry, so before that we stopped by our resorts quick service location to grab a side of sausage and fill up my resort mug with coffee before heading to the park. I paid out of pocket for the sausage since it wouldn’t have been a great value using a snack credit at only a few dollars.
We headed to Topolino’s Terrace for a late breakfast, and this was honestly the reason I decided to add on the Disney dining plan at the last minute.
The cost for a child to dine here is $30 + tax, and the cost of the DDP for 1 night is $29.69 making it an excellent use of a table service credit.
The breakfast was very filling for me, and not very filling for my daughter with her yogurt and fruit, so she wanted pasta for lunch which they have a Docking Bay 7 in Galaxy’s Edge.
Docking Bay 7 is honestly one of the more pricier quick service options in all of Walt Disney World, so with the dining plan, it makes it a little easier to justify the price.
Before heading out of Hollywood Studios, we grabbed some Churros (of course) at the new Hydraulics food stand.
We had 1 more snack credit left before heading to the airport, and my daughter had been begging for a cupcake ever since she laid eyes on them the day before, so ordered a cupcake to go before we hit the road and headed back to the airport!
Over the course of 2 nights and 2 days in Disney, we “saved” a little over $90 by using the Disney Dining plan.
I’ll be sharing more next about if I thought it was worth it and overall thoughts, so make sure you are following @brittanyplansthemagic so you don’t miss it!
If you have any questions about the dining plan, drop them below, and I’ll answer them!
#disneydiningplan #disneytravelplanning #disneyfood #waltdisneyworldparks
The best way to prevent the post-Disney blues is to book another trip before you leave your current one. 😊🤭
Did you know Disney has a bounce-back offer for guests who are staying at a Disney resort? You can get a decent room only discount by booking another Disney stay within 7 days of checking out!
There are some date restrictions and you must call to receive the offer and pricing, but this is something I can do for you! Then you are set up to receive all my services for your next vacation.
➡️ Share this with your Disney bestie or significant other, so they know about this bounce-back offer!
#disneytravelplanning #disneytipsandtricks #disneymeme #disneymemesarethebest #disneytricks #disneytipsandtricks
currently wishing I had woken up at 2:30am to go run a 10k in Disney this morning.
I can’t believe it’s been a week since @rundisney princess weekend!
#rundisneyweekend #disneyannualpassholder #disneyadventures #waltdisneyworldflorida #rundisneyprincess #magicalvacationplanner
Doesn’t matter how bad my feet hurt, I’m always ready to walk another 15,000 steps in Disney World! 😂
Follow me (@brittanyplansthemagic) for all things Disney.
#walkingdownmainstreet #magickingdommonday #disneytired #disneyvacation #waltdisneyworld
2023 was the year I decided to become a travel agent and help other families plan low-stress & super fun Disney trips!
It was the year that I realized I had way too much useless knowledge about Disney parks and how to maximize our vacations that I thought I could really help another mom’s and families out by putting that knowledge to work!
I am SO thankful for each and every person who has trusted me to help them with their vacation AND to all the people who show support many different ways! I see every single comment, like, and share and for that I am beyond thankful as well!!
Don’t be those people….
Disney costs a lot of money, and you should actually ENJOY your vacation! Here are some tips to make the most of your vacation!
1. Avoid the busiest times of the year, if possible.
(Psssst…Summer is no longer busy season at Disney. I could do a whole separate post of the busiest weeks!… Should I?)
2. KNOW how to use Genie+.
3. Stay on Disney property for perks like early entry, transportation, and even extended evening hours (for Deluxe resort guests).
4. Use a travel professional. Don’t do this alone. An experienced travel professional, like myself, can help guide you on less busy times to visit if your dates are flexible, different resorts that fit your families interests and budget, and even help master Genie+!
If you’d like help planning your next Disney trip, send me a message or fill out the form in my bio! I’d love to help make your trip a breeze!
#planningfordisney #disneytrip #disneytipsandtricks
The end is my favorite part about this room!!
Here is a look at a 1 bedroom Villa at Disney’s Riviera Resort!
This room sleeps up to 5 adults + 1 child under 3.
It has 1 king bed, 1 pull down queen bed in the living room, and 1 single pull down bed.
It also has a full kitchen equipped with a microwave, oven, full size refrigerator, toaster, coffee pot… you get it.
My favorite thing about this room? The washer and dryer inside the room!! I love being able to wash some clothes and re wear to save space in my luggage!
If you get really crazy, you could even do your laundry and come home with a suit case full of clean clothes 😂
Do you like to do laundry on vacation?!
Do you want to know some of my favorite memories from our last trip to Walt Disney World a few weeks ago??
They all have one thing in common!
They weren’t planned. They just happened. And you know what? If we hadn’t just slowed down for a second, they may not have.
I am GUILTY of arriving to the parks for early entry and staying until the fireworks. 😬 I’ve usually got a list of things to do and characters to see!
I promised myself on our last trip, I wouldn’t do that!
We went in with a plan, but it wasn’t a minute by minute or hour by hour itinerary. I always recommend having a few goals or must dos for the day, then filling in the rest of the day by whatever works best.
Knowing where you going to eat as well as heading back to the room mid day helps prevent any melt downs as well.
But I digress….
If you are elbows deep in planning your trip to Disney right now… don’t forget to give yourself time to ENJOY.
And don’t be too busy to stop and take it all in once you get there! 😁
With love 💖
#disneyworldtipsandtricks #waltdisneyworldflorida #disneytravelprofessional
The quietest Magic Kingdom will ever be is when the headless horseman trots down the parade route. Jaws will drop, hairs will stand- you don’t want to miss it!
Here are some helpful tips to know if this is your first MNSSHP!
🎃 the headless horseman trots down the Boo-to-You parade route BEFORE the parade starts…
🎃 If you and your family can hang until the second parade, it will be less crowded.
🎃 If you are going to the first parade, get there EARLY to get a good spot!
Is the Headless Horseman on your must see list for MNSSHP?? What is your favorite or most looking forward to?!
#mnsshptips #mnsshp #disneytipsandtricks
And since we all can’t be at Disney today, let’s pretend we are rope dropping Hollywood Studios with an early morning HS park strategy, shall we?
This park strategy is what we (my husband & I) did exactly one year ago today, so what better time to share than today?! 😆
This is a great strategy for an adult only trip or families with older kids, staying on-site, and using Genie+.
7:00 AM 📱 Grab Lightning Lane for Slinky Dog Dash.
7:30 AM ish 🚎 Arrive to Hollywood Studios for Early Entry to Disney Resort guests. (We were in the park by 7:45am with “official” Early Entry listed as 8:00am.)
⏰ 8:00 AM FIRST ride - Rope drop Star Wars Rise of the Resistance. (We were on the ride by 8:10.)
🪨 SECOND RIDE - single rider line for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. (If you have younger kids, you could do stand-by here to avoid being split up in the single rider line.)
🧋Snack Break for Cold Brew Black Caf at Kat Saka’s Kettle.
🎢 9:00 AM - Redeem lightning lane Slinky Dog Dash. Grab 2nd LL for Toy Story Mania or Tower of Terror as soon as you scan into Slinky Dog Dash.
With this strategy, you will have conquered 3 of the biggest attractions in Hollywood Studios by 9:15 am, and even had time for a coffee break!
If you want help with park strategies or any help planning for Disney- this is my love language and I would be honored to help!
#hollywoodstudiosearlybirds #waltdisneyworld #disneytipsandtricks #planningfordisney #disney2023 #disneygenieplus
I’ve heard it so many times! “This is our one and done trip!” “We’re only going once, we may never come again.” Or “we’ll only go to Disney once this year.”
That was me. 🙋🏻♀️ I grew up going to Disney on vacation and loved it, but we had stopped going for a while. In fact, when I visited the parks in 2020 for the first time with my husband and daughter, it had been 7 years since I had last gone!
It was our “once in a while” trip… but if you know me, you know we’ve been back more times than I can count on two hands since that trip. 😁
Why? It is SO fun, and so easy. Yes- easy!
If you are going to Disney for the first time or 30th time, I would love to help you with your trip and make it easy for you, too!
#waltdisneyworld #disneyplanning #disneymemes
You are going to want to try this drink!
Hear me out…The classic pineapple dole whip isn’t for me. 😱 You won’t find me ordering it at Aloha Isle inside the Magic Kingdom. But here’s the thing…Even if pineapple dole whip isn’t your jam, I still think this drink is worth a try!
The best drink (in my humble opinion) is the Voyager located at the Barefoot Pool Bar at the Polynesian Village Resort!
It’s called The Voyager and has Parrot Bay Coconut Rum blended with Cream of Coconut and Pineapple Juice, layered with DOLE Whip Pineapple and Blue Curaçao.
The flavor mix of coconut with the pineapple is really what does it for me!
Have you tried it?! Let me know what you think!
And be sure to save this post so you remember where to go to get the best drink in Walt Disney World!
#waltdisneyworldresort #polynesianvillageresort #thevoyager #barefootpoolbar #drinksindisney #drinkingaroundtheworld #monorailbarcrawl
Who else is guilty?!? 🙋🏻♀️
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#disneytravel #disneymeme #dollywood #pigeonforge #themeparks #orlandofl #disney2024herewecome #waltdisneyworldflorida
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