Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us

06/19/2024

🚢 Disney Cruise Line has just announced its latest wave of itineraries, spanning from Fall 2025 through Spring 2026! Get ready for a vacation filled with magic and excitement for every member of the family.

Here's a quick look at some of the highlights of the newly announced itineraries:

✨ Signature Island Destinations: Four spectacular ships - the Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Dream - will regularly embark on sailings to Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. With a visit to one (or both) of these incredible island paradises, you’ll discover even more Disney magic!

✨ Tropical Escapes: Discover sailings from the Pacific Coast and Gulf of Mexico. Plus, a third season of sailings will embark across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific on the Disney Wonder from October 2025 to February 2026.

✨ Holiday Themed Cruises: Enjoy Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime cruises from September through December 2025. Get into the festive spirit with these special sailings!

📅 Booking Dates:
General bookings open on June 28, 2024. Early booking windows are available for previous Disney Cruise Line guests and other select groups:

• Pearl Castaway Club Members: June 24, 2024
• Platinum Castaway Club Members, Golden Oak, and Club 33 Members: June 25, 2024
• Gold Castaway Club Members: June 26, 2024
• Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club, and Adventure Insiders: June 27, 2024

I can't wait to help your family make lifelong memories with Disney Cruise Line. Booking early secures the best availability and pricing, so let’s talk soon!

06/18/2024

Who's ready to cruise aboard the Disney Wish? I'd love to get you booked for a cruise during New Caney ISDs February break! How does sailing from Feb. 10-14 sound? I will be sailing with my Mom. This cruise will sail from Port Canaveral in Florida and visits Nassau, Bahamas and Disney's own private Island Castaway Caye. Let's set sail!
https://www.disneytravelcenter.com/ebd44b18c9/





Karen O'Brien

06/17/2024

I just attended a special Universal training about this new land! Please remember me when you are planning your families visits to Universal Studios. I can help book your resort stay! My services are complimentary to you.



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Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us

06/16/2024

What a fun week it’s been at Disney World. We have had a great time!
Ready to book your own trip?



Karen O'Brien
Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us

06/14/2024

Do you have a food allergy? Are you dining at a table service restaurant?
Let’s talk about that. Last night we dined at
Sebastian’s Bistro
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
and had the most fabulous experience.
The chef David from Madrid, Spain came out and personally designed the meal for the guest with a severe allergy to cilantro. This particular menu is a price fixe and set menu served family style and includes cilantro as part of the Caribbean seasoning in many components of the meal. He personally served the guest and checked back multiple times to make sure the meal was tasty and satisfying. The personal attention was above and beyond..
if your are traveling for a Disney World vacation and have a table service meal please list your allergy and the chef will come talk to you.
Pictures of both meals.



Karen O'Brien
Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us

06/12/2024

When you’re visiting Epcot make sure to stop in Club Cool and try the Coke products from around the world. What’s your favorite?
Mine are in comments!






Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us
Karen O'Brien

06/08/2024

Who’s ready to set sail on a Disney Cruise? How about joining us on the agency 15th anniversary cruise Nov 2-6, 2024? I’d love to get you booked!! So many options. Let’s look at dates for you.




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Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us

06/05/2024

I’d love to help your family plan a trip to Disneyland for Pixar Fest! So many fun things to do and see!



Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us

06/01/2024

So many countdowns for clients this summer! It’s not too late to book a trip.
Let me help you have a fun get away. Couples/family/multigenerational/solo/girls or guys/bachelorette or bachelor trip, the options are endless!
Where would you like to go?
-DisneyWorld
-Disneyland
-Universal studios Orlando
-Universal Studios Hollywood
-all inclusive resort
-cruise
I can book your travel



Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us
Karen O'Brien

05/20/2024

Get to know me and my travel planning services Part 1

I am often asked what type of trips and vacations can I plan for you. Here are a few types I specialize in
-Disneyworld Orlando, FL
-Disneyland Anaheim, CA
-Disneyland Paris
-Disney cruise line
-adventures by Disney
-tours within the US and other countries
-Norwegian cruise line
-carnival cruise line
-royal Caribbean
-other cruise lines as well -many options
-all inclusive Resort packages -many options
-sandals -adult only resorts
-beaches -family resorts
-Hyatt vacations
-universal studios Orlando
-universal studios California
-tickets only
-tours while on vacation
-hotel stays

My services are no cost to you. I help you find the vacation that fits your lifestyle/family or friends group size/budget.

I help arrange every part of your vacation.

*Please do note I cannot book stand alone airfare.* I get asked often to help do that.

05/14/2024

I’m so excited about my count down to Disney World! My dates just happen to fall during the Passholder Preview for the new ride at Disney World Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!!




Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us

05/06/2024

I can’t wait to go to this with my husband this year! Ready to add MNSSHP to your package or book a trip to include the party? Let’s get you booked!





Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us
Karen O'Brien

05/04/2024

May the 4th be with you!



Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us

Happy Star Wars Day!

04/30/2024

Ready to have your own Disney World or Disney Cruise countdown?
Let’s get you booked. Contact me for a quote. I am an experienced Disney Travel Planner. I am knowledgeable about all things Disney World. I offer you tips and tricks in making your trip the best it can be. I’ve been visiting Disney World with my family since 2005 and have experience with little children to grandparents. I have experience booking solo trips, girl trips, small and large families. I’d love to help you plan your best vacation ever!





Karen O'Brien
Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us

04/21/2024

I've posted the Top 10 reasons to Enjoy Pixar Fest at DisneyLand
Let's get you a Disneyland Trip Booked between April 26-Aug. 4, 2024! Pixar Fest is a celebration of friendship and beyond and will feature many all-new offerings, plus some returning favorites with special new enhancements!
We can book you a stay at 3 on Property Resorts
1. Grand California Hotel and Spa
2. Disneyland Hotel
3. Pixar Place
Who's Ready to book?

04/19/2024

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIXAR FEST AT DISNEYLAND
Beloved characters and stories from Pixar Animation Studios are about to come to life in a whole new way when Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024! Pixar Fest is a celebration of friendship and beyond and will feature many all-new offerings, plus some returning favorites with special new enhancements!
NUMBER 1

Pixar Fest at Downtown Disney District
The festivities will extend into the Downtown Disney District, with vibrant decorations throughout the shopping, dining and entertainment promenade. Guests can shop favorite merchandise collections, strike a pose in front of photo opportunities celebrating Pixar stories and when hunger strikes, enjoy Pixar-inspired menu items at select dining locations.

Disneyland Resort is the ultimate destination for Pixar fans this summer and beyond, as these limited-time offerings join an array of ways guests can celebrate Pixar year-round. From Cars Land and Pixar Pier, to attractions like Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, to eats at Angry Dogs and Alien Pizza Planet, Pixar stories are celebrated everywhere we look!

04/17/2024

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIXAR FEST AT DISNEYLAND
Beloved characters and stories from Pixar Animation Studios are about to come to life in a whole new way when Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024! Pixar Fest is a celebration of friendship and beyond and will feature many all-new offerings, plus some returning favorites with special new enhancements!
Number 2
Decorations will pop up all around Disneyland Resort, enhancing The Happiest Place on Earth with brightly-colored banners, incredible sculptures that double as must-stop photo locations and more inspired by favorite Pixar stories! In the esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, guests won’t want to miss the over 25-foot-tall sculpture celebrating friendship and highlighting the iconic Pixar Ball. And in Disney California Adventure, they’ll even be able to use their MagicBand+ to interact with a Pixar-themed installation.

04/16/2024

The Burton and Canterbury families enjoyed their Disney Cruise aboard the Magic sailing from Galveston. They visited Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico. They swam with dolphins, enjoyed the beach, went in the cenotes, plus visited Mayan reunions.

They had so much fun on board as well! Little Princess Sugie got to meet so many princess and had a special make over at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique onboard with her friend who’s family also traveled with them.

The families enjoyed so many onboard activities as well:
-Sail Away Party
-Pirate Night
-Rapunzel’s Birthday Party at their Royal Table dinner
-Until We meet Again Fairwell Party with Princesses
-plus swimming and water slides

Ms. Burton is already to sail on Disney Cruise Line again!

Thank you so much for booking your trip with me! I appreciate you supporting my small business!

Ready to book your Disney Cruise? Contact me for information and let’s get you booked!






Karen O'Brien
Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us

04/15/2024

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIXAR FEST AT DISNEYLAND
Beloved characters and stories from Pixar Animation Studios are about to come to life in a whole new way when Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024! Pixar Fest is a celebration of friendship and beyond and will feature many all-new offerings, plus some returning favorites with special new enhancements!
Number 3
If guests just can’t wait to get in the Pixar Fest spirit, we’ve got some good news! All-new merchandise collections will begin to arrive around Disneyland Resort this month, with stylish designs inspired by iconic Pixar films and characters. From Pizza Planet baseball caps to Mike Wazowski sweatshirts, items from these collections are the perfect way to get ready for a Pixar-filled summer. Plus, additional limited-time Pixar Fest merchandise will arrive in April.
Guests will also find medallions themed to each of their favorite Pixar films available for a limited time throughout Disneyland Resort. Whether they’re a fan of classics like “Toy Story” and “a bug’s life” or prefer newer releases like “Lightyear” and “Elemental,” guests won’t want to miss these collectibles.

04/11/2024

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIXAR FEST AT DISNEYLAND
Beloved characters and stories from Pixar Animation Studios are about to come to life in a whole new way when Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024! Pixar Fest is a celebration of friendship and beyond and will feature many all-new offerings, plus some returning favorites with special new enhancements!
Number 4
For that perfect keepsake that also satisfies the Disney snack cravings, look no further than new novelties arriving just for Pixar Fest! Guests may recognize the Pizza Planet truck from … well, almost every Pixar film, and soon they can purchase a version that doubles as a popcorn bucket! Stay tuned for more fun Pixar-themed novelties to be revealed in the upcoming Disney Eats: Pixar Fest Foodie Guide.

04/09/2024

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIXAR FEST AT DISNEYLAND
Beloved characters and stories from Pixar Animation Studios are about to come to life in a whole new way when Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024! Pixar Fest is a celebration of friendship and beyond and will feature many all-new offerings, plus some returning favorites with special new enhancements!
Number 5
At various locations in both parks, guests will be able to meet many characters from Pixar stories, including friends from “Inside Out” and “The Incredibles.” You may also encounter Ember and Wade from “Elemental,” who will be making their Disneyland Resort debut for Pixar Fest!

04/05/2024

I had a magnificent week at Disney World, and today marks the end of my journey as I head home. To begin my day, I enjoyed breakfast at Topolinos, located within Disney's Riveria Resort, featuring an exquisite peach Bellini paired with exceptional pastry service! My main course consisted of scrumptious waffles accompanied by savory ham. The breathtaking views of all Disney parks can be seen from this location. To get to Topolinos I boarded the bus at Port Orleans Riverside to Hollywood Studios and then transferred onto the skyliner to reach Riveria. Disney's Riveria Resort.



Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us
Karen O'Brien

04/05/2024

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIXAR FEST AT DISNEYLAND
Beloved characters and stories from Pixar Animation Studios are about to come to life in a whole new way when Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024! Pixar Fest is a celebration of friendship and beyond and will feature many all-new offerings, plus some returning favorites with special new enhancements!
Number 6

Pixar-Themed Foods and Marketplaces
Foodies, get ready for Pixar-inspired food and beverages available around the resort! Though we can’t share all details on all the treats just yet, we’ve got an early look at an item to start dreaming about – the iconic Pixar Fest cake will return to Plaza Inn!
New this year, the menu at Troubadour Tavern in Disneyland Park will transform to feature Pixar-inspired bites and beverages. And once again, Paradise Garden Grill in Disney California Adventure Park will serve “Coco”-inspired menu items.
Guests will also want to mark their calendars because beginning May 10, six Pixar-themed marketplaces will join the fun in Disney California Adventure Park and be available through the length of the festival. Each location celebrates a unique film, and menu items will transport guests’ taste buds right into some fan-favorite Pixar worlds. Here’s a little flavor of what to expect:
Summertime dishes inspired by the Italian coast at Portorosso Pasta from “Luca”
Reimagined classics at Gusteau’s To-Go, themed to “Ratatouille”
A playful mélange of elements at The Elemental Table, inspired by “Elemental”
Fun foods perfect for a tween, boy band (or anyone, really!) at 4*Town Fav*4*ites from “Turning Red”
Feel-good foods that feed your soul at The Spark, inspired by “Soul”
Flavors to appeal to all of your emotions at Hanger Management from “Inside Out.”

04/05/2024

Today was a fun filled day at Epcot for the West Family! They started their day eating breakfast at Akershus House for the delicious Princess breakfast!
They rode all the rides! Met lots of characters! Visited the different countries! So much fun.



Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us
Karen O'Brien

04/04/2024

It’s a beautiful day at Epcot Flower and garden! Ready to book your trip?



Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us
Karen O'Brien

04/03/2024

The West family is enjoying the windy day at Hollywood Studios!



Karen O'Brien -Wish Upon a Star With Us
Karen O'Brien

04/03/2024

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIXAR FEST AT DISNEYLAND
Beloved characters and stories from Pixar Animation Studios are about to come to life in a whole new way when Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024! Pixar Fest is a celebration of friendship and beyond and will feature many all-new offerings, plus some returning favorites with special new enhancements!

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Throughout the day, the whole family can dance and play the Pixar way with some favorite pals at the Pixar Pals Playtime Party at Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park. Get into the groove at a high-energy show, enjoy interactive games, photo locations and activities inspired by Pixar feature films, and even watch a selection of iconic shorts on the big screen.

04/03/2024

It’s a windy day Disney's Hollywood Studios!