Magical Moments Vacations by Amanda

06/14/2024

Breaking!! 🤯 We have exciting news that will take your thrill level to new heights and unlock unparalleled adventures at the 🌎 Universal Orlando Resort. (And did we mention you can only take advantage of this offer when you book with MMV!! 🤩🥳)

Save up to $1,300* on a 3-Park, 5-Night Exclusive Travel Advisor Vacation Package filled with heart-pounding rides, 🦖 immersive attractions, and enchanting entertainment 🎤 like never before.

Pair this with our current lanyard offer and your UOR vacation is going to be pure magic (valid for travel through 12/31/24)! 💖

👉 For bookings made today through 8/14/24
🌎 Valid for travel 6/13/24 – 3/6/25. Contact your MMV agent today to start planning!

04/26/2024

Sometimes I forget to post work stuff! Often times we are just having too much fun!

This last trip was fully about my daughter’s cheer competition at All Star Worlds in Orlando! And she came home with a 2nd place medal for youth junior 3, which is amazing!!

We spent one day at Epcot, at the request of birthday boy, Carlo- but the rest was spent at Universal! We shared a 3 bedroom suite at the Hard Rock with another family and it was amazing! (Shame on me for not getting photos)!

Anyways- think of me for your next Disney or Universal trip! After casually talking to a few parents, I realized I’ve really stayed at most hotels and seen and done it all- more than I thought! So, remember- my services are free when you book with me! So, why not have an expert in your corner to help you with the process- start to finish!

04/04/2024

Just float on.🌴

03/20/2024

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/disney-cruise-line-reveals-name-and-theme-of-next-ship-sailing-in-2025/?fbclid=IwAR0bSnCAy8r2tV4uTzIm8_dFBnt8ixLGvd1KFkORJ7uU0W8CWcwkL9j8FQU_aem_AXCp-lZ4rHpwlpS30TEYHD4CY37RqdAq3rMz5EulILDiglU3LwzRWC6Xn76roIrPZUg

We are thrilled to share the very first details about our next Disney Cruise Line ship, sailing in 2025!

03/15/2024

03/05/2024

Planning a trip with your Magical Moments Vacations agent to the Universal Orlando Resort this year? Then stop what you're doing and check this out! We've got all the "deets" on where you can snag seriously swoon worthy photos with some of Universal's favorite characters inside Universal Studios and...

02/12/2024

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02/08/2024

It’s about time!!

🎠✨ 1900 Park Fare reopens at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 10! When this iconic restaurant reopens, it will feature returning guest favorites along with new character greetings, a refreshed dining room and other special touches. Reservations open on March 5: http://di.sn/6185VpUgz

01/31/2024

Congratulations to Kim Lowers, winner of the Minnie Mouse Kate Spade Bag!

01/30/2024

Universal Orlando has Breaking Epic news 🎢
Five immersive worlds, one theme park 🌍

Coming 2025!!
✨ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
🐉 How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
⚰️ Dark Universe
💫 Celestial Park

These areas will join the previously announced Super Nintendo World ⭐

01/22/2024

It’s been a minute since I’ve done a giveaway and I wanted to give away this super cute Kate Spade x Disney backpack! Also wanted to re-introduce myself to my new followers!

My name is Amanda Manganello, a travel agent with Magical Moments Vacations. I’ve been at this for about 7 years now! I help plan vacations for those who’ve never been, those who travel often, and everything in between! I’m an advice giver, hand holder, personal experience sharer, and here to offer my concierge level planning! I have many return clients who could plan these trips with their eyes closed, but come back to me anyways to have me in their corner and bounce ideas off to constantly be trying something new!

I’m a wife, an all star cheer mom 📣 and a travel hockey/baseball mom 🏒 ⚾️ and while I’m constantly on the go, I love every minute of it!

2023 was a great year for my business and I’m hoping to make 2024 even better! If you like this post AND share, you’ll be entered to win this cute bag! Bonus entry if we’ve worked together before and write about your experience working with me in your shared post!

Drawing held on 1/31!

01/17/2024

Thinking about a trip to Universal in 2024? The buy 2 days get 2 day ticket is a steal!

Guess what! I’m in a contest for most Universal sales and it ends 1/31! Right now I’m in 3rd but with your help, I’d love to move up! I’m only mentioning that because if you’re considering it, let’s get it booked! ⚡️I’ll love ya for it!

It’s only $50 per person for a deposit! Shoot me an email [email protected]

01/10/2024

Making Our Kingdom Yours
Explore the parks* with your own VIP Tour Guide during a customizable experience filled with attractive benefits.

The team at Disney VIP Tour Services will plan the most efficient, enjoyable way for groups up to 10 Guests to see and do the things on your list. Just tell your personal VIP Tour Guide what you'd like to see, and they'll customize your day to your desire!

01/05/2024

This is such a great deal! Need a quick getaway? Spring Break? An add-on to another Orlando destination? Perhaps some fun if attending a certain cheer competition (all star cheer parents, I’m looking at you!)….

Let me help! My family loves Universal! I can help you make the most of your trip and guide you to the best deals, restaurants, rides and more!

Let’s get you there! https://www.magicalmomentsvacations.com/quote Choose my name (Amanda Manganello) from the drop down menu ❤️

01/03/2024

I’m pretty excited to say that out of 500 agents, I’ve landed in the top 10 in sales for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Destinations & Experiences!

I only have my clients to thank! Your trust in me to help plan your family’s vacations has turned my dream job into a reality. I genuinely love what I do, and I think it shows ❤️

Hoping to make bigger 2024 goals happen! Although Disney Destinations and Universal are my specialties, I’m planning to expand a bit more.

Id love to help plan your family’s next trip. I realize many feel they can do it themselves, but, if you could pay the same price and have an expert in your corner, why wouldn’t you? Plus booking with me helps my small business grow. This morning, I applied promotions retroactively to my clients reservations while they were sleeping and saved a total of $10,000 combined!

Currently I plan (but looking to expand):
🏰Disney Destinations
🪄Universal Destinations
🩴Sandals
🏖️Beaches
🍹Margaritaville Resorts
🧡Nickelodeon Resorts

If your interested, here is my quote link https://www.magicalmomentsvacations.com/quote

Would love for you to share!

12/06/2023

There's a lot of things The Grinch "hate, hate, hate, double hates." ...But these macarons are not one of them! 🥰 Find them this holiday season at Universal Studios in Orlando.

12/01/2023

Let’s talk Universal!

It’s so great- I avoided it for years when my kids were little because we were Disney Disney Disney. But, as they got a bit older, they definitely love the thrill rides! Our first trip to Universal was one of my favorite trips! The laid back atmosphere, not worrying about scheduling every detail, the rides, the restaurants, hotels, Volcano Bay water park (and I’m NOT a water park person) It’s just so much fun! My kids never really got into reading or watching Harry Potter, but, when they are there, they are FULLY immersed and you’d think they were super fans!

At the risk of making one of my children sound ungrateful (he’s not!)… I could see the disappointment in his face when he asked if we’d be visiting Universal on our last trip and we were not.

If you need a quick getaway, extended trip with both thrills and relaxation, or an add-on tol another Orlando trip, Universal Orlando is resort is the place to to be!

Don’t count this one out for the Holidays either!

Let’s get your family there! Reach out and let’s start planning your Epic Adventure!

Remember, there is NO cost to work with me - so rather than book on your own, let me help make this easy on you, all the while, you’re supporting me too 😃

Looking for a way to PLUS UP your holiday adventure at Universal Orlando this year (or looking to plan ahead for next)? Check out this snapshot, written by our agent Christy, to see why Universal's Holiday Tour is THE way to fa-la-fall in love with this special season at the Universal Orlando Resort...

11/29/2023

I’ve given Disney a lot of love the last few days, but I LOVE Universal at the holidays too! This parade is incredible!

What do you get when you combine the holiday season at Universal Orlando and the magic of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? 🦃🎄 You get Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's!

It's a great way to catch some of your favorite Universal characters while getting into the holiday spirit.

11/28/2023

Jollywood Nights! (An honest mom review)

The park was EMPTY! Which means lots of rides over and over again! Pretty sure the kids rode Slinky Dog Dash 8 times, with 5 minute waits! The rest of the rides they rode multiple times as well! Riding is really all they care about.

Do I think the extra cost was worth it? Well, that depends. Yes for unlimited riding- but with the unlimited riding we didn’t do all the extras like meet characters, try the party foods (geared more toward adults and not supper kiddo friendly-unless your kids are adventurous eaters), but we ate at Rodeo round up before (had a park hopper so went in early)- so without really enjoying entertainment, no parade, no complimentary snacks, and a very late fireworks show that we couldn’t hang for…. I’d say it’s more of an adult friendly party. But again, unlimited riding made it work it to us! 🎄

11/27/2023

Day 4- Part 1

I’m not a rope dropper ….I used to be, but that’s just not my jam. I’m a firm believer in prioritizing sleep on vacation- and since we were up last night- I knew sleep was important to enjoy our day today. Don’t get me wrong, I had to set my alarm to book my genie plus selections and lightning lanes, but went back to sleep for a bit. We didn’t get into the park until 10am (but we also did a ton last night) and here is what we accomplished leaving by 2pm for a rest before Jollywood Nights this evening (another late night)

🧇🍓Breakfast at Sleepy Hollow
🚀genie + selection to Space Mountian
👻next genie selection Haunted Mansion
🚊People Mover (Carlo’s request)
🌭🍟Snack at Casey’s Corner
💎Lightning Lane - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
✨Watched the Festival of Fantasy Parade from frontier land
🚂another genie plus on Big Thunder Mountain
🍍🍔dole whip & cheeseburger spring roll snack break
🏍️🩵Boarded our Tron Virtual Queue
🛍️Shopped on Main Street
⛴️Boat back to hotel

Relaxing a bit before we hit up Jollywood Nights tonight at Hollywood studios then it’s ✈️home tomorrow 😔

11/27/2023

Day 3- Part 2

We ❤️💚Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party! And it’s even more fun with friends 🎄

Some Highlights:
💚Riding lots of rides with friends
❤️Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Parade - and we got to wave at the big guy at the end 🎅🏻(and seeing them still get so excited over the characters & Santa)
🎆Minnies Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks
🕺🏼💃🏼Random Dancing in the streets
🏍️🩵My kids first time on TRON. Why do i feel like both photos are glimpses of the future? 😂

11/27/2023

Life is grand at the Grand!

Day 3- Part 1

I cannot recommend “resort days” enough. If we’ve worked together, you know I’m trying to always build that day off in your schedule. Just know that I practice what I preach!

We slept in 😴then had a delicious brunch at one of our favorite spots- Grand Floridian Cafe 🍳🍊🎠

Kids really enjoyed the amazing pool and then we went back to the room to relax because we knew we had a long night ahead of us with dinner at Ohana then Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party 🎄🎅🏻🍪❤️💚

11/27/2023

Never took the time to stop by the spring roll cart! Worth the wait! 🍔🥢👍🏻👍🏻

11/25/2023

When you shop SMALL, you help BIG! 💙 Happy Small Business Saturday!

Booking with me not only means knowing your magical moments are in good hands, but it also helps a small business grow. 🫶 Thank you to all of my wonderful clients.

11/23/2023

A day to be extra thankful!

I genuinely enjoy my job and working with friends and family near and far, and making new friends in the process.

Sure, I know many of my clients can book their own vacations, but they come back time and time again- and I’m so grateful! Whether you’ve never been or been 100 times, I love to hear your ideas and my goal is to make them a reality!

So, THANK YOU, to my past, present and future clients! Your trust In me means more than you’ll ever know 🥰 A VERY happy thanksgiving to you and your family 🦃

11/18/2023

🥳🥳

It's time to celebrate! 🥳🎉 Happy 95th to one of the most iconic duos around, Mickey and Minnie Mouse!

11/14/2023

Save on a magical family vacation this spring! 🌼 Save 50% on children’s (ages 3 to 9) theme park tickets and children's dining plans when you purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package for your family that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel, as well as theme park tickets and a dining plan.

Make magical moments with your family next year! 💜 Contact your MMV agent to start planning and for more details.

11/01/2023

I often get asked which travel credit cards I use or recommend. I have 2. One is for hotels, but we use our southwest visa a ton in order to rack up those points for free flights! Here is my referral link if you’re interested!

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10/20/2023