Magical Vacation Planner by Kara Kidwell

12/06/2023

NEW NEEEEEEEEEWWWS!
New NEWS! *Universal Edition!*
(Read in Jason Kelce’s voice 😉)

NEW NEWWWWWS....new NEWS!

📰 Two of Universal Orlando’s newest hotels, Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort, will open in early 2025 and will be located adjacent to the future site of the new Universal Epic Universe theme park, which will open at a later date in 2025.

Universal Orlando’s current theme parks and Universal CityWalk will be accessible from the new hotels via convenient and complimentary shuttles.

Here are some key facts about these properties:
Category: Prime Value
Room types: Each property will feature 750 standard double queen rooms that sleep up to four guests

Amenities: Resort-style pools, Universal Studios Stores, fitness centers, game rooms, food and beverage venues and more!
Food offerings: Quick service restaurants, a coffee bar with grab-and-go items, pool bar and grill, and pizza delivery
Theme park benefits: Just like the other Universal Orlando Hotels, guests can take advantage of exclusive theme park benefits – including Early Park Admission to access one of the three amazing theme parks up to an hour before park opening, complimentary transportation to and from the parks, resort-wide charging privileges, and so on...

Transportation: Universal Orlando’s current theme parks and Universal CityWalk will be accessible from the new hotels via convenient and complimentary shuttles. More details regarding transportation will be shared at a later time.

Universal Express Unlimited: Not included

Follow Magical Vacation Planner for more details about opening dates!

11/16/2023

Our First Cruise video is up!

Day 1: Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, 3- Night sailing to CoCo Cay!

We had an awesome group join us on our first cruise!! Everyone had a blast!! This experience made me even more excited for our group cruise(s) to Alaska!!

Have you been on Independence of the Seas? Where did you sail? What’s your favorite cruise line and/ or port!?

**Black Friday deals are out!! **
Let me help you book your next cruise!!

Matt, thank you for sharing your videographer & editing skills! You’re capturing our family memories and helping others learn about their vacation destinations all at once!
You’re the best😘

Our first cruise! 3 Night - Royal Caribbean - Independence Of the Seas Cruise | Day 1 | Friday | Embarkation Day!It's our first time going on a cruise, ever!...

11/08/2023

You have Alaska group rates for 2024 & 2025?

Yes! Different ships. Different itineraries!
Not confusing at all, Kara! I know, I know.

Why?
In 2024 (2 interior and 5 balconies available- pricing in comments) we aren’t taking our kids. Our families wanted to go *bucket list trip* with us when we asked for help with child care. This is what started 2025!

2025 Details:

* Deposits paid prior to November 29, 2023 will have the best room selection.

* Deposit before November 10, 2023 will have the absolute lowest price, only by a few dollars, but still…due to a price increase across the board for Royal Caribbean. Prices posted are after
Nov. 10 pricing 😉

* $500.00 is fully refundable up until March of 2025.

* Choose your room & make deposit now to save the most money!

*Share on Social & Talk to your friends and family! The way I have rooms blocked (until just after Thanksgiving Nov. 29) you could have rooms lined up next to each other and share a massive balcony on the Starboard side (perfect for Northbound sailings)!!!

🎄Great Christmas gift idea!!

🔖 Tag your adventurous friends below!

🚢 Please comment any & all questions below & I will answer them ASAP!

11/03/2023

Foodie Friday! This one has been a long time coming and we have tried different versions of it and have settled on this one! Have fun experimenting and taste testing your own version of this simple recipe! Its best to watch in the youtube app and not the facebook viewer

Gideon's Peanut Butter Cold Brew Copycat try your own version with different oatmilks and sugar. we have tried sugar, maple syrup, maple syrup sugar, etc. N...

10/03/2023

Need some help linking? Here is an updated video on how to link your MNSSHP tickets!

How to link you MNSSHP tickets from your physical cards ...

09/29/2023

Flashback Friday?! Foodie Friday?! This has finally been dusted off and brought to light, it's from 2018! This was our first video that we ever attempted to make at Walt Disney World or anywhere else for that matter. We didn't know what we were doing then and we still don't now haha, but we wanted to capture some family memories. We hope that you enjoy!

Trattoria al Forno Character Breakfast - Our first Disney video! Like the beginning of the video will show, this is from 2018. We bring P in to give us his t...

09/05/2023

Check out the grand reveal of the Disney Cruise line's Treasure setting sail Dec 21 2024!

09/03/2023

Happy Labor Day weekend!!! Its been a minute since we uploaded a video, so here is a fresh one from our stay at POFQ! We hope you enjoy it and consider staying here. It is an amazing moderate resort, probably the best!

Port Orleans French Quarter | Resort & Room TourThis was out first time staying at POFQ, but we have gone there to eat and walk around many times. It is a fa...

08/30/2023

Check out all there is to see and do on Quantum of the Seas!! I love facts- I found some great ones for this ship!!

What is required to book?
$500.00 fully refunded able (until March 24, 2024) Deposit.

**If you book before September 15, you get to choose your stateroom!

I have had quite a few people ask questions! I am happy to answer any and all of them for you!

I am so excited for the couples that have recently booked!!! It’s a great deal on a bucket list trip and should be a fantastic time!!

I have Ocean View Balconies & Interior (with virtual balconies) available!

🌊🚢 300 days until we set sail!! 🐋🦭

08/18/2023

Have you been on a Sea Plane? How about in Alaska?

Matt is 10- “That looks awesome!!”
Me- 7, maybe 8- “I am not ready to die, but it does look cool.” 😂

We have a few spaces with group DISCOUNTED rates available if you’re interested in traveling to Alaska next summer!!! If it’s on your bucket list or maybe your “to-do” list, it’s a great rate for an Alaskan Cruise and you get the benifits of the group!! Grab your best friend, your extended family or maybe some of each- we’re going to explore & have fun!!

You can go on the sea plane with Matt…. I’ll go hike, watch whales or something a tad closer to the ground. Okay, maybe I am closer to a 5/6 😅

08/06/2023

Fall Break Friends, it’s almost time to make your dining reservations!! What are your favorites? Where do you want to eat? What characters do you want to see?

**Extra credit if you can answer the question in the photo!!

08/04/2023

Foodie Friday!
Delicious Honey Coriander Wings from the Polynesian's Ohana! Really easy to make as well!

Ohana's Honey Coriander Wings from Walt Disney World's Polynesian Resort! ...

08/01/2023

Holy Cow!!!

07/21/2023

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Foodie Friday! Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake from Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom. Super easy to make and it is crazy delicious! Let us know if you want the recipe!

Liberty Tree Tavern Chocolate Chip Toffee Cake

07/19/2023

Yum! We are looking forward to trying out all the new food items this year!

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE is nearly here! We've got every menu, including the new Global Marketplaces, coming to the festival this year.

07/18/2023

✨ 🚢 FIRST LOOK: Peter Pan and Captain Hook will be on the stern of Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Treasure! With the help of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust, Peter Pan is adding the finishing touch to the ship’s stern filigree, and Captain Hook can be seen leaning out a porthole close by: http://di.sn/6180PuxtQ

06/25/2023

Its been a bit since we posted, so here is a new video! Kara along with the boys (& Francine!) did the Marathon Weekend 5k earlier this year! Check it out!

RunDisney 5K | Walt Disney World's Marathon Weekend 2023Kara and the older 2 run along with Friends for the WDW Marathon Weekend 5k (3.1 miles!) Lots of fun ...

06/09/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7dIKFsTkA
Cabana Bay Room Tour!

"Enjoy vibrant, retro-style with rooms and suites brilliantly designed for fun and affordability. Relax with a splash, surrounded by amazing iconic architect...

05/30/2023

-2024 Walk Disney World packages begin booking tomorrow!!

-Disney Dining Packages are coming back January 9, 2024!!!

-$200.00 fully refundable deposit can lock in your vacation! You can make payments at your leisure until the final payment is due 30 days prior to your travel dates!

If you’re planning on a Disney World Vacation in 2024, let’s chat!!!

05/18/2023

One of our favorite restaurants on property! Definitely check it our if you want a place to eat in Hollywood Studios!

05/08/2023

🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨🚨🚨
DISNEY DINING PLANS will be returning in January 2024!!!!! Who’s ready!!?

❤️ THIS FAMILY OF FOODIES!!! ❤️

Disney has finally announced a date for the return of the Disney Dining Plan!

05/05/2023

Foodie Friday! Hollywood Brown Derby Grilled Pork. We have been working hard on this recipe and we about have it nailed!

It works better if you just go to our youtube channel, but the video link is down below. Let us know what you think!

Hollywood Brown Derby Grilled Pork

05/03/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDMq3dtDxBk
Check out the boys first time on the Hogwarts Express!

This was the boys' first time riding the Hogwarts Express. It was also their first visit to Hogsmeade! What an awesome way to travel between the parks, they ...

04/27/2023

Everyone staying on property that wanted tickets to Mickey’s Not-So- Scary Halloween Party has them!! I will email each of you in the morning!

****Minus one family, so please check your email to verify a minor detail.****

If you have ever wondered why you should use me as your Travel Agent, at not cost at all to you… THIS IS IT!!! 2am and I purchased your MNSSHP tickets for you while you were sleeping!! 🎃

I am SO EXCITED for this event again this year!!! If you have any questions, I would be happy to help!!

I appreciate each of you that support my small business! ❤️ Thank you so much!

04/20/2023

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets go on sale soon!!!

BOO TO YOU!!

Fall Guest, please reply to my email if you would like to join in on the fun!!

Boo to YOU! 👻 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts Aug. 11 at Walt Disney World! 🎃 ✨ Tickets can be purchased beginning May 2 (or Apr. 27 if staying at a Disney Resort during the party season)! 🦇 http://di.sn/6187OuG8f

04/19/2023

Look at what’s going on over here this week!

🚢 I am working on our Fall Group Cruise!! **Group Deal Extended!!!**

🎃 We are looking forward to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party details to come, now that we’re “Halfway to Halloween!!”

🍁This or That- What would you prefer this fall?! I have to know!!!

04/18/2023

Room tour of my Contemporary room I stayed at for my conference. The Incredibles theming was.... Incredible!

It's Kara's first room tour! Kara stayed in the Contemporary Resort - Garden Wing - Double Queen - Water View room. She was there for a conference without th...

04/16/2023

LAST CALL for anyone that would like to get a great deal on our 3 Night, October 13, 2023 sailing on Independence of the Seas!! Group rates, benifits and sure to be a fun time!! We’re going to Coco Cay, Bahamas, do you want to come too?!

Comment below for more info 🙌🏼

Planning on maximizing your experience at Perfect Day at CocoCay discover everything you need to know from record-breaking slides and rides, free kid-friendly attractions to delicious restaurants, and chilled out activities.

04/11/2023

Anybody else sign up for races today?! Matt is in for the half!

04/09/2023

The Cup Race at Bristol Motor Speedway is a DIRT RACE!!

I watch my boys play in the dirt all of the time, but racing in the dirt reminds me of Doc Hudson teaching lightning McQueen how to turn in the dirt!

“I'll put it simple: if you're goin' hard enough left, you'll find yourself turnin' right.” -Doc Hudson, Cars

I have faith in our real MVP, Chase Briscoe! What a great guy! I hope to get to cheer him on, in person, with the MVP family one day!! My face is on the car this week along with about 500 other MVPs!! It was great to meet him & hear his story last month! Now, lets go play in the dirt!!! Good Luck!!

04/07/2023

Yum!!! It is one of Matt's favorite places to go!

04/06/2023

Annual passes are coming back! You can purchase them the beginning April 20th!! This makes our family super excited!! You heard it here first!! ❤️🎉

BIG NEWS! 📣 Walt Disney World has announced the return of new annual pass sales beginning April 20! Learn more: http://di.sn/6184OHv42

04/04/2023

03/29/2023

Disney Cruise Line Summer 2024 Itineraries go on sale tomorrow!! The way to get the best deal with DCL is to book early!!! Please let me know if you are ready to set sail!!

03/28/2023

All clients with applicable dates have already been contacted ❤️

03/26/2023

Want to set sail with us?!

Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas

October 13-16th (tail end of Fall Break)

3 Night Sailing- Perfect Day at Coco Cay!

*GROUP PRICING*

*KIDS SAIL FREE*

*Group Perks!

Group Space is limited, but everyone is welcome to join while we have staterooms available!! We have a lot of first time sailors in our group that wanted to get their “feet wet” with a quick 3 Night Cruise! Coco Cay is a private island owned by Royal Caribbean- A Perfect Day At Coco Cay! Think of the island as an extension of the ship!

Please reach out if you have any questions!

03/24/2023

Foodie Friday! Charred Nebraska Corn Chowder from the Grand Californian in Disneyland. This is one our family's favorite recipes to make. It is always a huge hit! Matt has tweaked this recipe a bit to our liking and we think its perfect! let us know if you want the recipe!

Corn Chowder from the Storytellers Café at the Grand Californian in the Disneyland Resort ...

03/23/2023

Universal Orlando just released their dates for Halloween Horror Nights!!! Select Nights September 1- October 31!!! Fall Break, Anyone!? 🎃👻

03/21/2023

Matt's last row video of the new Tron ride at WDW

Tron Lightcycle / Run | 4k POV Last Row | Passholder Preview"Speed across a world with no horizons in a high-stakes race based on the Disney sci-fi film TRON...

03/17/2023

SPRING BREAK CLIENTS!!! 💙💙💙💙 What a fun surprise!!! SEE YA REAL SOON!!!!