Magical Moments Vacations: by Shanna Lumpkin

06/19/2024

Oh there’s nothing quite like cruising with Disney!

Happening now: Disney Cruise Line Releases Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Cruises!

BOOKING BEGINS:

Monday, June 24th for Pearl Castaway Club Members
Tuesday, June 25th for Platinum Castaway Club Members and Golden Oak Club Members
Wednesday, June 26th for Gold Castaway Club Members
Thursday, June 27th for Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Adventure Insiders
Bookings for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 seasons open to the general public on June 28, 2024.

Contact me to begin planning your most magical vacation!

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Shanna Lumpkin
Magical Moments Vacations
832.707.7583
[email protected]

01/09/2024

Dont forget! ⚠️ Starting TODAY some exciting experience updates begin at Walt Disney World! 🤩
The return of:
🚝 All-day park hopping
🍗 Disney Dining Plans
🗓️ No park reservations needed *for date-based tickets

01/03/2024

I’m so honored to learn I’ve been awarded as a “Gold Level Agent” with Magical Moments Vacations based on my travel planning this past year! I’m beyond grateful to each and every one of my clients. 🥂❤️🥂 Cheers to 2024 being another year of travel and making memories with those we love the most!

05/08/2023

This breaking news just made our Monday MAGICAL and if you're planning to head to Walt Disney World in 2024, your Monday is about to become even more magical too!

👉 We hope you're HUNGRY! 😋 ...because a NEW version of Disney Dining Plans are headed our way! That's right!! Disney dining plans are coming back. 🥳

Guests will be able to choose from two popular options: Packages that include either the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan – both will be a great value for families with young children with access to many spectacular food and beverage offerings across Walt Disney World.

👉 Goodbye theme park pass reservations! 👋 EEEK! We're jumping for joy because starting January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for DATE-BASED TICKETS.

👉 Plus, early theme park entry (for all Disney Resort hotel guests) and extended evening hours (for guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels and Disney Deluxe Villas) will continue into next year. Valid theme park admission and Resort ID required. 🥰

👉 .... And Disney is currently working on ways to help guests plan with Disney Genie+ service and individual Lightning Land selections BEFORE their visit. 🤯

Bookings for 2024 visits open May 31st.

To get on our list to start planning 5/31, contact us now!
Shanna Lumpkin
Magical Moments Vacations
[email protected]
832-707-7583

05/01/2023

If you've been dreaming of an escape to paradise, Magical Moments Vacations has an exclusive promotion you don't want to miss out on. 🌺🌴

From now until May 5th, when you book select room categories for 6 nights or more at a Sandals or Beaches Resort you can choose one of the following:

• $250 spa credit at any Sandals or Beaches Resort
• $250 credit combo ($100 spa credit, $100 private dinner credit & $50 photo shop credit)
• Discover Scuba 3hr program for 2 persons ($280 Value)
• Catamaran Cruise* (Applicable only for resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos)
*For up to 2 persons at Sandals and up to 5 persons at Beaches

Looking for a shorter stay? No worries.
When you book a 4 or 5 night stay, at select resorts, you can take advantage of a $100 spa credit. 🥰

🚨 Offer valid select nights for reservations in 2023-2025.

Contact me for full info!
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Shanna Lumpkin
Magical Moments Vacations
832-707-7583
[email protected]

04/04/2023

Happily Ever After fireworks premier! 🎇🎆🎇

03/28/2023

A little pixie dust has arrived!

👉 Right now you can 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, and September 15 to September 28, 2023
💚 Save up to 30% on stays most nights August 21 to September 14, 2023

*Restrictions apply. Offer based on availability.

03/27/2023

Spring has sprung and Universal Orlando is ready to help you celebrate the season. Still considering the perfect place to stay this season? Loews Royal Pacific is a perfect place to unwind after a long day in the parks and take in some of that Sunshine State Spring air.

🌼 Enjoy the beauty of spring from your Garden View Room. Whether you’re observing the foliage just outside your window or relaxing under the colorful orchids and hibiscus on the walls, it’s like your hotel room is quietly but constantly whispering, “Spring is here.”

🌸 Relax on the white sand beach by the lagoon-style pool. Enjoy the shade of palm trees as you soak in one of two hot tubs. There are even family-friendly poolside activities.

🌺 Experience the Wantilan Luau, an all-you-can-eat and drink dinner show complete with captivating hula and fire dancers that’ll leave you enchanted by the stories of the South Seas.

💐 Sit outside at Jake’s American Bar and take in the scenic lagoon with a crystal-clear waterfall, rich plant life and a seaplane. There’s also live entertainment on select nights.

03/23/2023

Just released! Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights are now on sale! Get ready to be SCARED!!!! 👻🎃☠️

03/09/2023

Are you excited?!? ...'Cause we're excited! 🤯🥳

Disney Cruise Line has just announced that they will begin to welcome guests to Lighthouse Point for the first time in summer 2024! This one-of-a-kind island destination will be a unique celebration of Bahamian culture brought to life with the quality and service of a Disney vacation. 💙

01/05/2023

Something tasty has arrived! 😋🥨 Stay in the magic with this special offer—and make sweet summer memories to savor!

Get up to a $750 Disney Dining Promo Card when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night, 4-day vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort and a minimum 4-day theme park ticket. 🏰

This offer is valid for arrivals most nights July 1 to July 10, 2023 and
August 1 to September 14, 2023. **A lower-value Disney Dining Promo Card may also be available when you purchase this package during other select summer arrival dates.** Contact your me for more details. 🥰

Shanna Lumpkin
Magical Moments Vacations
832-707-7583
[email protected]

11/02/2022

Attention Disney Cruise Line fans! We have great news! 👉 Beginning Nov. 14, 2022, for sailings departing from the United States, Disney Cruise Line will no longer require guests (regardless of vaccination status) to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to sailing! 🥳 Just like Moana, the seas are calling us! 🧡🌊 It's time to set sail!

10/26/2022

New offers alert! 🎉 There's still time to experience the magic and join in the fun before the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration ends!

Offer 1:
Save up to $400 on a 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays:
💙 Most nights December 11, 2022 through December 25, 2022
💙 Most Sunday through Thursday nights January 2, 2023 through February 28, 2023
💙 Most nights March 1, 2023 through March 30, 2023

Offer 2:
Disney® Visa® Cardmembers can save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays select nights January 2, 2023 through April 30, 2023 when they book using their Disney® Visa® Card.

It's the perfect time to take advantage of one of these new offers and treat the family to a little magic ...or even to put a trip under the tree!
Contact me for full details!
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[email protected]
832.707.7584

09/27/2022

📢 Captain Minnie has some great news to share!

Beginning October 14, 2022, for Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish sailings, Disney Cruise Line will no longer require guests to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of sailing.

All Guests ages 5 years and older who are not fully vaccinated (Unvaccinated Guests) will need to submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken 1-2 days before the sail date. Guests ages 4 years of age and younger do not require testing.

As always, be sure to check the "Know Before You Go" section of the Disney Cruise Line site, for the most up-to-date info about your upcoming sailings.

09/15/2022

Share your screenshot!!! 🌎❤️✈️

09/07/2022

🤩 Just for Disney+ Subscribers, your third and fourth guests SAIL FREE* with 2 full priced fare guests in the same stateroom (and the Disney+ Subscriber can book up to 2 staterooms!)! 🏖 Offer is available on select sailings on the Disney MAGIC, DREAM and FANTASY, January - April 2023 in stateroom categories 4A-11C. 🛳 Taxes, fees, and port expenses for all Guests not included and must be due at the time of final payment. ✨

⚓️ So whether you choose a special sailing like Marvel Day at Sea or the new Pixar Day at Sea... or chart a course for an exotic location in a far-off destination... you'll experience a world of magic and fun for everyone! ⛱

07/28/2022

BEST NEWS EVER!!!

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises opens US sailings to all guests regardless of vaccination status!

Starting with August 8, 2022 US departures, sailing protocols will include:

* Requiring testing for unvaccinated guests on all sailings, and for vaccinated guests on sailings that are six nights or longer.

• Maintaining a high percentage of fully vaccinated guests onboard all our sailings, far above the general population.

• All crew will continue to be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible, and tested regularly.

Already booked? Details on the above protocols, as well as any other guidelines for your vacation, will be provided to booked guests the week of August 1, 2022. Current protocols remain in place for any cruises departing before August 8.

Ready to book? 🚢❤️🚢
Contact us to get started!!
Shanna Lumpkin
[email protected]
832-707-7583

07/21/2022

⚠️ Warning: This post may cause instant cravings ...Because today we celebrate one of the best tasty treats around, the Dole Whip! 🍍🍦 Introduced at Aloha Isle in 1984, this fan-favorite, sweet snack is now an iconic part of Disney Destinations around the globe.

Share your Dole Whip pics to celebrate Dole Whip Day! 💛

07/19/2022

Fall is approaching and that means it's almost the season of thrills and chills. 👻 After a long night at Halloween Horror Nights ...when the adrenaline starts to fade... if you're staying at the Hard Rock Hotel inside the Universal Orlando Resort, you're just steps away from the perfect night's sleep to recharge for another day in the parks. 😱😴

💙 Plus, staying at the Hard Rock Hotel means exclusive theme-park benefits like Early Park Admission and FREE Universal Express Unlimited. 🎤🎸So, you can live the "rock star" life inside and outside the parks.

07/07/2022

Traveling and checking your luggage? This tip might save you a lot of heartache later!

Read review of using Apple's AirTag tracking device as a luggage tracker, and why it's essential for travelers who check bags.

07/06/2022

Do you love interacting with characters? Have you been waiting patiently for that special hug as you feast on delicious eats? Well, you’re in luck because the time has come for even more character dining experiences to make their grand return!

Across Walt Disney World, some of our guest-favorite restaurants are gearing up to welcome popular pals back, including Stitch for breakfast at ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Minnie and her friends for breakfast at Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and Winnie the Pooh and friends at The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom Park for both lunch and dinner.

Get ready for some hugs, laughs, and lasting memories because here are the places getting character dining back soon!

Pooh at The Crystal Palace: A Buffet with Characters featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends
Piglet at The Crystal Palace: A Buffet with Characters featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends
Let’s start with a trip to Magic Kingdom Park, where there are some special characters coming back for a friendship celebration nestled within Main Street, U.S.A. On September 20, some friends from the Hundred Acre Wood will be rejoining the celebratory feasting for lunch and dinner at The Crystal Palace: A Buffet with Characters featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends. This greenhouse-inspired beauty is the perfect place to spend your day with some hugs and a feast, with options like Carved Prime Rib, Seasonal Ravioli, and Peel & Eat Shrimp.

Stitch at ‘Ohana Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch
At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, get ready for some relaxing vibes as you treat yourself to some breakfast classics at the ‘Ohana Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch, coming back on September 27! Nothing beats getting some love from everyone’s favorite mischievous friend, Stitch, to start off your day. Get your hugs in as you enjoy tasty treats like the Pineapple Coconut Breakfast Bread and Mickey Waffles and sip on the iconic Lilikoi Juice and the yummy Moana Smoothie.

Over at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, you’ll find Cape May Café, a New-England inspired spot serving up some tasty eats in an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet! On October 4, the Cape May Café Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast will be making its exciting return. Have some fun with Disney friends as you enjoy your morning favorites at this feast, including the mouthwatering Salted Caramel “Beach Buns.” And what breakfast is complete without the famous Mickey and Minnie Waffles? Fuel up for your day the right way with these unforgettable characters and dishes.

I hope you’re excited for these exciting updates that will let you indulge in an all-you-care-to-enjoy fare and meet some of your favorite characters once again! These character dining locations join other newly returned experiences, like the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical R***e and Chip ‘N Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Check out our other blog post for more details about the recent debut of Mirabel in the “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade” at Magic Kingdom, as well as other characters who will start appearing later this month.

07/06/2022

Sandals Dunns River located in Ocho Rios, Jamaica! GRAND OPENING - May 24, 2023!! 🏝🎉

On the north coast of Jamaica, rivers meander through forests and rushing waterfalls wash over the landscape. In this secluded spot, filled with the Earth’s abundance, love flows naturally. Hand-picked by our founder for its pristine beach and its close distance to Jamaica’s spectacular natural wonder… Now, completely reimagined, Sandals Dunn's River returns to the Sandals Family.

✨Enjoy the best all-inclusive luxury vacations at Sandals Caribbean resorts and see why we offer the most romantic vacations for couples in love with more quality inclusions than any other luxury beach resort. We feature the world's most comprehensive all-inclusive package where couples can enjoy gorgeous white-sand beaches, 5-star Global Gourmet™ dining, opulent accommodations, unlimited premium liquors, exciting water sports, and more.

🗝 Nature and luxury go hand in hand. Modern designs inspired by the stunning phenomenon of the Dunn’s River - encapsulating the rainforest backdrop for this tranquil place, these accommodations have been elevated to new heights with Jamaica’s native elements present in every experience across this luxurious all-inclusive resort.

🍽 Savor an appetizing array of dishes and unique atmosphere at 12 unmatched Global Gourmet™ dining options that will take your breath away. Enjoy the irie spirit of new the specialty rum bar or the elegant setting of Edessa named for the ancient city of Edessa, comes from ‘abundant water’.

Only a $98 deposit to secure your room and space is limited.

07/02/2022

Feeling all tangled up after a day at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay? No problem, head over to the "UnTangled Salon", an upscale boutique that pays homage to the Wish's stern figurehead, Rapunzel from Disney's "Tangled"!

07/01/2022

"Nightingales"onboard Disney's Wish isn't just any 'ole piano bar! The bubble chandelier that hangs above the Baby Grand Piano has notes that play "Sing Sweet Nightingale" from Disney's "Cinderella."

07/01/2022

Another adults only specialty dining experience guests can enjoy onboard Disney's Wish is "Palo Steakhouse", a French-cuisine inspired by Cogsworth of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"!

07/01/2022

Adult spaces abound on Disney's newest ship Wish... the "Quiet Cove" is the adult-only pool area where you can relax a bit then head over to "Cove Cafe'," also adults-only, which features specialty drinks, coffee, teas, and desserts!

07/01/2022

A wish is a dream, your heart makes... sometimes that wish is to end the vacation with all clean clothes packed!!! Disney's Wish Fairytale Fresh Laundry Room makes it possible to end your cruise with a suitcase full of clean clothes!

07/01/2022

"Enchante by Chef Arnaud Lallement" is an adult-only restaurant onboard Disney's Wish. It's truly a dining experience you won't want to miss!

07/01/2022

Take a stroll down The Bayou while onboard Disney's Wish... another fabulously themed lounge adults can enjoy while sailing on the Wish.