Dennis McMullen - Mouse Vacation Planning

12/14/2024

Even The Big Apple has the Disney Spirit this time of year!

12/01/2024

Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday season!

10/23/2024

Wanted to take the family to Walt Disney World this Holiday season, but for one reason or another you just couldn’t make it happen? I’ve got great news - booking for the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has just opened up for November and December 2025! The festive decorations go up in November each year, so whether you were thinking a post-Thanksgiving trip between the Holidays, or maybe spending Christmas morning with your loved ones surrounded by Disney Magic, the Parks and Resorts will be decorated to fill you up with Holiday Cheer. We can book and plan out the perfect Holiday getaway now, so you don’t miss the boat again!

10/22/2024

*Breaking Universal Orlando News* Tickets and packages go on sale today for Universal Epic Universe! The new park opens May 22, 2025!! Contact me to book your trip!

10/03/2024

So, let me address the elephant in the room, as I get asked about this often:

"If your Disney planning services are free, what's the catch? Are you going to try to upsell me or something?"

Short answer: There's no catch, no upsells, and Disney pays me if you book through me. Let me explain how this works so that you'll feel good about things...

When guests book a vacation through me, the price they pay is the same price - to the penny - as if they booked their vacation directly with Disney. Disney still makes a profit either way, they just share a little bit of it back to me. This holds true with all aspects of the vacation; hotel, park tickets, dining, special events, Memory Maker, etc. The price will always be the same to the penny - no agent mark-ups, no agent-only sales pitches, etc. Essentially, *not* taking advantage of my services won't save you any money. In fact, it might actually cost you extra. Here's how...

I monitor the package pricing between the booking date and the travel date, and if any new sales become offered that can save you money, I modify the reservation to reflect the lower sale price. This can often result in savings of hundreds of dollars.

I'll help you plan every aspect of the vacation; tips/tricks for the parks, help select and even book your restaurant reservations, make sure you understand and feel comfortable with the technology end of things (My Disney Experience app, Virtual Queues, Lightning Lane Multi Pass & Lightning Lane Single Pass, PhotoPass, Mobile Ordering and more) and be personally available to you via text/call for the entirety of your trip as your private liaison should you need me.

You may have never been to Disney, or maybe you go every year and feel very comfortable with the process - either way, it would be my pleasure to help you with your next trip. You literally have nothing to lose, and can potentially save both time and money.

When you're ready, let's chat.

10/01/2024

~Happy Birthday Walt Disney World!!!~

What better way to celebrate 53 Years Of Magic than with Early 2025 Walt Disney World Offers!!

*Save up to $200 Per Night on a 3-Night, 2-Day Room-and-Ticket Package at Select Disney Resort Hotels

*Save up to 25% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels in Early 2025

Annual Passholder? Florida Resident? There are Special Savings for you as well!

As always, I monitor the Special Offer pricing on ALL vacations between the booking date and the travel date, and if a better price applies, I will modify the package to either save you money, or be able to upgrade the package with extras - your choice. This applies to all Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Universal Orlando bookings made with my assistance.

Blow out the candles, make a wish, and let’s unwrap the perfect Walt Disney World getaway for you and your family. Call or click today!

Send a message to learn more

09/04/2024

Beginning September 9th, Tron Lightcycle Run will now offer a standby queue! This, in addition to the Lightning Lane Single Pass, will give guests the flexibility to plan your day even better!

Questions about Tron Lightcycle Run or any of the other attractions at Walt Disney World? Not sure how the Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass works? Let’s chat it out - I’m happy to help!!

08/18/2024

Disney Tip:

Schedule your Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections for slightly later in the morning, leaving the early park hours for “rope dropping” your must-do attractions first thing during Early Entry time (Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests only - staying off property does not allow you access to Early Entry).

I can help you make sense of and navigate through the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, the art of “rope dropping”, and all the little tips and tricks that will streamline your Walt Disney World vacation so you get the absolute most out of your trip. As always, my services are completely free when you book your Walt Disney World vacation through me. Let’s chat!

07/09/2024

Genie+ sundowns and the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass are launching July 24th!

The founder of Mouse Vacation Planning, Jeff Merola, has graciously mapped out all of the ins and outs for you in his most recent blog post:

The Genie+ name is being changed to Lightning Lane (LL) Multi Pass and the Individual Lightning Lane is now Lightning Lane (LL) Single Pass.

07/04/2024

Have a Happy, Safe and Magical Indepence Day from your friends at Mouse Vacation Planning!

Fun Fact:

The Great Seal in the atrium of The Hall Of Presidents in Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World is official, and is displayed proudly via an act of Congress. This, for many, may be the only opportunity to see such a Seal up close and in person outside of a visit to The White House itself.

06/01/2024

Mickey Waffles at home on a Saturday morning - it’s going to be a great day!

What’s your favorite at-home Disney food?

05/29/2024

Disneyland Resort vacations on sale (both room and ticket offers) for dates June 10 through September 26, 2024!

This is a perfect opportunity to take a trip to where it all started - the “OG” if you will - at Disneyland Resort in Southern California. Experience the first tubular steel coaster (*cough* “Thrill Ride” for you Disney purists) The Matterhorn, enjoy classics like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, fly high with Soarin Over California, and get lost in the immersion of Disney’s California Adventure and so much more! See where Walt Disney himself spent so much of his time and energy and be part of that history this summer.

3-Day Disneyland Ticket Offer:

(Limited time) Tickets as low as $50 per child per day (ages 3-9) or $83 per day (ages 10+) with the purchase is a special 3-Day, 1-park per day ticket valid Monday through Thursday. Tickets valid 6/10 - 9/26, 2024 and subject to availability / blockout dates.

Save Up to 25% on Select Stays at a Disneyland Resort Hotel:

Save up to 25% on select stays of 4 or more nights (weekdays or weekends) at a Disneyland Resort Hotel on most nights June 10 through September 26, 2024 (subject to availability/restrictions). Save up to 20% on select stays Sunday - Thursday. Offer valid for Standard and Premium rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel and The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.

Are you a Disney Visa Cardmember? Save up to 30% - message me for details!

Make the Summer of 2024 be the Summer of Disneyland - let’s chat and plan out the perfect vacation for you and your family!

05/06/2024

The dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party for 2024 have been released! Also, if you have a booked reservation to stay at a Walt Disney World resort hotel during any of these times, you can buy tickets starting 5/8. All others tickets go on sale 5/15.

Check these dates, and if you’d like to go, CONTACT ME TODAY. We can get a trip booked and in the system so you can buy your tickets on 5/8 and take away a lot of the stress of having your preferred date being sold out by the time 5/15 comes. These parties sell out very fast, so even a week of pre-sale may drastically affect availability come 5/15.

Here are the dates:

August 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30

September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29

October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31

04/10/2024

**Sale prices at Walt Disney World**

Beginning today, you can save on Disney Resort hotels this summer at Walt Disney World! These new offers include:

◾️Save Up to 30% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels When You Stay 5 Nights or Longer This Summer and Early Fall

◾️Disney® Visa® Cardmembers: Enjoy a FREE Dining Plan

◼️Florida Residents: Save Up to 30% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels This Summer and Early Fall

If you’ve been thinking about that perfect Walt Disney World vacation, let’s chat! Chances are at least one of these promotional offers will work perfectly for your family - and your wallet!

As always, I monitor sale prices for my clients that have already booked their Disney vacation, and if a new promotion saves them money I modify the reservation to reflect the lower sale price.

Now is the time to turn those Disney dreams into real Disney memories. I look forward to helping you and your family - call or message today!

03/21/2024

EPCOT NEWS!!

June 10, 2024 has been announced as the date that the all new and improved Communicore and Mickey & Friends will be unveiled and open to the public. It’s exciting to see all the changes that have been taking place at EPCOT in recent years! If you haven’t been in some time, this is a great opportunity to see what’s new; including Moana - Journey Of Water, Connections Cafe, Creations, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and more. Let’s chat and I can fill you in, as well as get you fixed up with your perfect mid-summer Walt Disney World vacation!

03/20/2024

Walt Disney World Tip - “Footwear”:

With the warmer weather just around the corner, especially in the Central Florida area, it might sound appealing to wear sandals or slides on your upcoming vacation. These may be great around your resort, and heading to the pool, but leave them in your room when it’s time to hit the parks.

Would you believe that on average you will walk 20,000 to 25,000 steps on each in-park day? That’s over 9 miles!

For in-park days, it’s best that you wear comfortable well fitting athletic shoes and breathable socks. If your feet tend to get extra sweaty, bring two pairs with you that you can rotate out every other day. Properly fitting and cushioned athletic shoes will help prevent blisters and foot pain; as the majority of the in-park experience will be on blacktop, concrete or some other equally hard and durable surface. Yes, there are plenty of places to sit and rest, and there are some retail and attraction areas that are carpeted, but by and large you will be standing and walking on hard surfaces. A blister on your feet at Disney can really bring you down, and it’ll likely last the duration of the balance of your trip. Make sure that the footwear isn’t “brand new” either - wear them a bit before your trip so they are well broken in.

Sandals and slides will be the perfect evening treat for your feet back at the resort, but trust me - even in the hot summer Florida sun, your athletic shoes and breathable socks are the smart play for the parks.