Mike's Enchanted Vacations

08/06/2024

I don’t know why, but I am always craving ooey gooey cake from Liberty Tree at Magic Kingdom 😋

Okay, I do know why I’m always craving it. It’s one of the best things you’ll eat on Disney properties. Trust me on this

What is YOUR favorite Disney sweet food? Post ⬇️

08/04/2024

Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! 🍪

It’s only natural I post my favorite cookies from my favorite place at the Minnesota State Fair! Sweet Martha’s 😋

I can’t wait for another 18 days 📅 where I’ll be there again…. Multiple times. No shame haha.

Post YOUR favorite cookie places ⬇️

07/31/2024

I know I’m a little late in posting this, but man does this look amazing! I can not wait

07/30/2024

Nothing like seeing full body apparitions while doing a paranormal investigations!! 👻

I believe this is Sheriff Joe Perry.

Location: Old Jail St. Augustine, FL in
Paranormal Investigations of America

Do YOU see it? Post ⬇️

07/29/2024

I discovered a new place during my previous trip to Minnesota. Even though, this is technically in Wisconsin, it’s still worth talking about.

Fawn Doe Rosa wildlife park is a place where you can roam with the deer, 🦌, llamas, 🦙 turtles, 🐢, and other wildlife alike. You can feed them as well. Some are more greedy than others like the goats 🐐 😆 but it’s a fun experience. You can pet some deer but some do not like… they will let you know. You’ll have acres and acres of land to explore. I really enjoyed my experience. I will say, I was impressed.

Did I mention the price is only $11.00 per person? Very reasonable.

If you’re going to the cities, you’ll definitely need a rental car to get here though. It’s about an hour or so away from the main part of Minneapolis. It’s about a half hour away from Stillwater MN/Hudson Wisconsin as well.

Location: St. Croix Falls, WI

My Midwestern friends, let me know if YOU’VE been, and what you thought of it. Post below ⬇️

07/17/2024

Disneyland today officially has a new meaning to the Happiest Place On Earth… 🤭🙊😉

Let’s all take the time to wish it a VERY happy 69th birthday! 🎉🎂🎁🎈🎊

P.S. if you want to go; I can help, as always my services are 100% complementary, and I work night and day to make sure you’re satisfied.

Are you LUCKY enough to have experienced this lovely place? Tell me in the comments below! ⬇️

07/11/2024

Nature walks at French Park are my favorite. Minus the nasty mosquitos 🦟 that is

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07/10/2024

It’s NEVER too early to start thinking about your Christmas 🎄 plans.

I had a client must book her her tickets 🎫 for Hollywood Studios Jollywood nights… AND Mickeys very Merry Christmas party!

Both of these Christmas events WILL sell out, as they are very popular, and an absolute blast. I can help you with your party tickets for Disney World. Just hit me up. 🤙🏽 You know the drill. My services are always 100% complementary, and I work for YOU, not the company.

Have you been to either of these events? Let me know ⬇️

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July to all who celebrate America 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

👊 Just booked! 👊

That’s right folks. I was busy booking 2️⃣ Disney World reservations.

The first one was Port Orleans Riverside Royal Guest Rooms. Where my clients will feel like royalty the whole time they are there.

The second booking was Port Orleans French Quarter, where you’ll feel peaceful and relaxed 😎 the whole stay. Plus they have one of the coolest water slides of any Disney resort, in my opinion.

If you’re looking to book your Disney World vacation, do not be afraid to reach out to me and let’s discuss details. Be like my clients and take full advantage of the complementary services, attention to detail, and the one on one ☝️ experience you won’t find online.

Which one is your your favorite? Port Orleans Riverside or Port Orleans French Quarter? Let me know in the comments ⬇️

07/01/2024

‼️ JUST ANNOUNCED ‼️

Epcot’s 2024 Eat to the Beat line up for Food and wine festival🍷

If you’re interested in seeing any of these shows, and going the most magical place on earth, do not be afraid to contact me and let’s plan the perfect vacation! As always, my services are 100% complementary, and I will work 24/7 to make sure you’re happy and satisfied.

Aug. 30-31 – The Fray
Sept. 1-2 – Sugar Ray
Sept. 6-7 – Hoobastank
Sept. 8-9 – Yellowcard
Sept. 13-14 – Tiffany
Sept. 15-16 – MercyMe
Sept. 20-21 – Sheila E.
Sept. 22-23 – The Wanted
Sept. 27 – Luis Figueroa
Sept. 28-29 – Mau Y Ricky
Sept. 30 – Jesse & Joy
Oct. 4-5 – Aloe Blacc
Oct. 6-7 – Joey Fatone & Friends
Oct. 11-12 – We The Kings
Oct. 13-14 – Switchfoot
Oct. 18-19 – David Archuleta
Oct. 20-21 – Billy Ocean
Oct. 25-28 – Hanson
Nov. 1-2 – Haley Reinhart featuring Emily Estefan, Casey Abrams and Janel Parrish
Nov. 3-4 – Boyz II Men
Nov. 8-9 – Magic!
Nov. 10-11 – Parmalee
Nov. 15-16 – Smash Mouth
Nov. 17-18 – 98 Degrees

Who are YOU looking forward to the most? Post ⬇️

06/28/2024

Of course, if you don’t mind the heat. I’d be happy to help you out in booking your perfect Disney World or Disneyland vacation. SO many good summer time deals that you CANT miss!

My services are always 100% complimentary. Hit me up 🤙🏽

06/27/2024

You can CLEARLY hear someone in the background that was NOT me. I hear “stepped on my shoe.” What do you hear?? Post ⬇️

Paranormal Investigations of America!!

06/25/2024

BIG changes coming to Lightening Lane at Disney World!! I do not mean the afternoon storms here in Florida either. Haha.

Starting July 24th…

‼️you can now schedule your selections in advance.

‼️ you can now book your selections for ALL your park days.

‼️make selections after using your FIRST one.

I know this is very confusing and frustrating, but I think this is going to be better than the old system. This is EXACTLY WHY you should use me for your vacation needs. I can help explain and provide knowledge to help make your trip stress free. As always my services are 100% complementary!

What do YOU think of the new changes? Good or bad? Post ⬇️

*note: Disneyland Lightening Lane is being rebranded but nothing specific about it yet*

Call now to connect with business.

06/23/2024

‼️Long post ahead ‼️

To say I’m sad to be home 🏠 is definitely an understatement. Truth be told, St. Augustine feels more like home for me than anywhere else I’ve been. It’s more than just a little “vacation” for us. It’s just a way of life at this point. It gets harder and harder to leave each time. I’ll be posting more pictures and videos of last week soon. So stay tuned! Trust me there’s some really good ones you do not. I repeat 🔁 DO NOT want to miss. Especially of the paranormal events.

I know I do this EVERY trip, but honestly at this point, it’s something I can’t imagine not giving the following people credit to. YOU guys are the reason we keep coming back, and why we feel so welcomed. It’s also my happy place and all is right with the world while we’re there. 🫶❤️

For starters:
Huge thanks to Carriage Way Inn Bed and Breakfast / Centennial House Inn 🍳🍪 Jessica Bickle, and her family for making our stay AMAZING. They worked their butts off to please guests. On our first day, they made a breakfast we requested from last time, and it was just for us. (Pictures to be posted later). The laughs and hospitality of these women can not be matched. The smell of the cookies are forever embedded in my soul. 😋 We love you guys. As long as you’re there, we are.

Second:
shout out to St. George tavern for having good drinks. 🍺 reasonable prices, the best hidden gem snack of Nachos con carne, and a good escape from the rain. ☔️

Third:
HUGE thanks to Paranormal Investigations of America, specifically, Fran, Jaciel, and Martin for making one of the best paranormal investigations we have ever had at the old jail. Yesterday marked out 8th time there and we have never had a bad experience. Thursday night, the spirits were crabby, but it was still an amazing time. Yes we went twice last week. No, I have no regrets. I can’t wait to see you guys again on our next trip. Some of these images I got will blow your minds.

Lastly:
Another BIG thank you to Heather from The Odd Macabre. I know we were supposed to have an paranormal adventure with you but the Florida weather had other plans for us. Thank you for understanding that, and being flexible about the schedules! We are totally bummed about this, but definitely looking forward to next time.

With this said, “next time”, “next trip”, “soon”, those phrases I used above ☝️ we all know won’t be too long. See you ALL in January when it’s cooler, better weather, and I’m craving more peanut butter and banana pancakes 😉

We love all of you, and we love your town. Thanks for being part of our trip, this time, and always.

06/20/2024

We did the St. Augustine Old Jail tour, did NOT see Justin Timberlake.

06/19/2024

Finally at our second home 🏠 for the weekend. Stay tuned for more… MUCH more pictures to come!

I love this town so much. I keep saying it and always will.

Is there anything YOU want to see? Post below ⬇️

06/12/2024

*another repost from last year, but again, worth the read in this rainy season!*

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➡️ Day ✌️of talking about what to do in the rainy season in Orlando at the parks. If you saw my post yesterday, we talked about what what to do at Disney World, today we’re going to talk about the Universal Orlando resort 🌎

- Again, you can pretty much set your watch ⌚️to it. 1-2 hours in the afternoon, and then it disappears. This is in most cases. This DOES NOT mean that we’ll have to cancel your trip. I repeat, these are the same things I tell my clients!

UNIVERSAL 🌎:

-as I said yesterday, it’s typically frowned upon, but wear sandals or flip flops to the parks when it’s raining. You do not want wet socks and smelly shoes 😷 plus you’ll more than likley blister.

-wear clothes that dry relatively quickly. No jeans or cut off material, note, this is optional though. Just a recommendation.

- Universal has many indoor attractions that will certainly be operating in the rain.
This including but not limited too:

*Revenge of the Mummy
*E.T
*The Simpsons ride
* Transformers
*Escape from Gringotts in Diagon Alley
* Men in black

-go have a lunch or dinner (depending upon time) at one of the quick service locations, including but not limited to:

*Louies Italian Restaurant
*Krusty Burger
*Mel’s Drive-In (note, it’s currently closed)

-go enjoy a table service restaurant and enjoy a lunch or dinner, locations including but not limited to:

*Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley
* Finnegan's Bar & Grill

-one of my FAVORITE things to do at Universal in the rain, go to the arcade and test your gaming skills 🕹️👾

-lastly, if you’re into it, go grab a drink at Moe’s Tavern, or Finnegan’s Bar & Grill

ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE:

Indoor attractions including but not limited to:

*Cat in the hat
*Spider-Man
*Storm Force Acceleration
*meet Captain America 🇺🇸 and Spider-Man 🕷️🕸️
*Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

-go have lunch or dinner (depending upon time) at one of the many quick service restaurants.
Including but not limited to:

*Captain America Diner
*Cosmic Strip Cafe
*Thunder Terrace Falls
* Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-Pendous

-go have lunch or dinner at one of the table service restaurants, including but not limited to:

*Three broomsticks 🧹
*Mythos restaurant
*Confisco Grille

-Again one of my FAVORITE things to do at these parks in the rain the arcades. Islands of Adventure actually has a better arcade than the Universal side.
I said what I said.

-IF it’s just light rain, typically the water rides will be open, and you’ll be wet anyways, so enjoy these rides with minimal wait times!

-Lastly, go grab a drink at one of the bars on sight. Including but not limited to

*Backwater Bar
*Hog’s Head Bar

RECOMMEND YOU GET A EXPRESS PASS, because the indoor attractions get busy fast. If you don’t, just know your wait time *could* be longer than usual.

CITY WALK:

-if you’re of age, rainy time would be PERFECT for exploring one of the many clubs on sight. Including but not limited to:

*Red Coconut Club 🥥
*Rising Star ⭐️
*Pat O'Briens

-go to one of the MANY delicious 🤤 restaurants. Including but not limited to:

*Toothsome Chocolate Imperium
*Margaritaville
*Big Fire Grill 🔥
*NBC Grill
*Hard Rock Cafe

-go shopping at the Universal Studios Store 🌎 and get that perfect souvenir while waiting out the rain or storm!

+ Are you staying on property? If you didn’t want to go to the parks during the rain, the hotels have some nice accommodations, such as:

*an arcade
*food court
*bars
*work out facilities
*transportation to and from the parks

-If you’re staying at a primer resort, the possibilities are endless with how much you can explore, eat, shop and drink!

-LASTLY, if you’re not staying on property (though you totally should!) you won’t have to worry about your car being damaged from the rain. Universal has a parking ramp, and unless you’re on the very top, your car is covered!

SO, grab your poncho, and quick feet 👣 and go have fun at the universal parks anyways. What is YOUR FAVORITE thing to do when it rains at these parks? Post ⬇️

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06/11/2024

Repost from last year… but well worth the read!

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It’s summer time in Florida. You know what that means? It’s rainy season, mixed in with a few thunderstorms 🌩️ ☔️🌫️ and you can set your watches ⌚️to it…. Well, mostly.

Is it time to cancel your trip or move it to November-March when it’s not rainy season? Absolutely not! 🙅‍♂️
- as I said, it will typically only rain for 1-2 hours in the afternoon, IF that. You know what they say, if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes!

Over the next 3 days I’ll be posting tips and tricks for all the Orlando theme parks. Today, I’ll start with the best!

DISNEY WORLD:
-Wear clothes that dry fast, and trust me, after it rains, you WILL dry very quickly. 😉

-Wear a poncho. You’ll be glad you did, especially if you follow the next few tips.

-wear sandals or flip flops 🩴… I know it’s typically frowned upon, however, when it rains, it’s the best things you can wear, nothing is worse in the summer time than wet socks and smelly shoes, right? 😷

-if you’re up for it, skip the parks and do the deluxe resort monorail loop. Grab a drink 🥃 and take in your surroundings. (Polynesian, Contemporary, Grand Floridian) 

-Go ride the indoor attractions, or see the indoor shows. If it’s raining really hard, or if it’s lightening, some of the outdoor attractions may not be open.

- if it’s raining lightly, go enjoy the rollercoasters and outdoor activities anyways, in most cases, they WILL go on.

*indoor attractions including but not limited too*

-MAGIC KINGDOM-
*see the rainy day parade, in extreme weather conditions, they will host what is called the rainy day parade in place of Festival Of Fantasy. It’s very cute; and a decent replacement.

*go shopping. One of the things that Magic Kingdom does best is have plenty of shopping opportunities, it’s a good way to get that souvenir you wanted while waiting out the rain.

*have a lunch or dinner, depending on the time.

*Ride Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
*Ride Pirates of the Caribbean
*meet Mickey at Town Square
*ride Carousel of Progress
*Meet Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Minnie at Pete’s silly side show
* Ride It’s a small World

-EPCOT-
*Ride Spaceship earth
*ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic rewind
*Go get caffeinated at Club Cool
*Go shopping at Creations
*go see Turtle Talk with Crush
*Ride Frozen
* throw on your poncho and go enjoy the food booths and get a drink anyways. Did you know that they’ll stay open unless it storms?
*Have a lunch or dinner

-Animal Kingdom-
*Ride Dinosaur
*Go see Finding Nemo: The Big blue and Beyond
*go see Festival of the Lion King
*Ride Flight of Passge or Navi river Journey
*have a lunch or dinner

-Hollywood Studios-
*Ride Mickeys runaway
*ride Rise of the Resistance or Smugglers Run.
*go see Frozen Sing Along
*go meet characters, such as Olaf, Star Wars characters at Launch Bay, meet Mickey and Minnie
*go see Muppet Vision in 3D
*Ride Rock N Rollercoaster or Tower of Terror (yes Tower or terror WILL still operate)
*go to the Disney Jr. Dance party
*go to Oga’s Canteen and grab a alcoholic Beverage
*Have a lunch or dinner at one of the many fun restaurants

So with all this said, why would you waste a whole day because of a little rain?! There’s plenty to do, all you need is an umbrella 🌂 or poncho and fast feet 👣

What’s YOUR favorite thing to do at Disney World in the rain?

Tomorrow, we’ll talk about what you can do at Universal 🌎 in the rain 🌧️

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06/10/2024

What does it look like when the waves at the Typhoon Lagoon wave pool come at you? ⬅️

05/31/2024

Hey you! 🫵 Yes, I’m talking to you.

You need a trip. A trip to anywhere. 🌎
Did you know that I can help you plan the perfect getaway? Yep. I don’t just book Disney, and theme parks, I can book all inclusive 🏝️, romantic 🥰, small or BIG mountain towns🏔️, and cruises 🚢!From the U.S. to Europe, to Africa, and everywhere in between. The question is, what is holding you back?

Why should you book your trip with me? 🧐
-I wait on hold so you don’t have to 📞
-I can make flight arrangements for you
-I’m able to apply payments for you
-I’m available 24/7 (except when I sleep 😴, boundaries haha)
-I have deep knowledge of popular and some not so popular destinations. If I don’t know. I know someone who DOES. 🤓
- experience. I have been to a lot of places, I have experienced it first hand.
-personal touches you can’t get feim booking yourself, or through a big company like Costco.
-if anything goes wrong, I am here to help.

What do you have to lose, except your problems?

Hit me up 🤙🏽

05/28/2024

‼️JUST BOOKED! ‼️

That’s right! I just booked Hardrock hotel at Universal Orlando for a client. 👊

Why should YOU book a hotel at Universal?
- unlimited access to all 3 parks. 🎢
- Close to the the parks
- transportation to and from the parks 🚌 🚤
- all resorts have a pool 🏊
- all resorts have a workout room. 🏋🏽
- perfect dining options for all. 😋
- premier resorts (Hard Rock, Lowes Royal Pacific, and Lowe’s Portifino Bay all have UNLIMITED express passes. 🎟️

Not to mention the AWESOMENESS that is Universal 🌎

If you want to go. DO NOT HESITATE to hit me up 🤙🏽and let’s talk details. I work for YOU, and as always my services are 100% complementary!

05/24/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎Thank you for always supporting me! I appreciate it

Michaela Nicole, Jeremy Evans, Jennifer Baamonde

05/22/2024

Going to preview Dreamworks land on Saturday at Universal Studios Orlando! Im super excited 🤩

Is there anything YOU want to see? Let me know in the comments below ⬇️ and I’ll try to get to it.

Opening very soon. If you want to go, do not be afraid to message me and talk details. As ALWAYS, my services are 100% complimentary, and I work for you… not myself or the company.

05/21/2024

Bring ya ass to Minnesota.

While you’re there, make sure to stop by Minnesota’s FIRST city, Stillwater. Not only is it a beautiful place with lots of great dining options, and AMAZING scenery, but they also have some pretty historic buildings as well. Best part, some of them are haunted! 👻 We went to the Wardens House 🏠 and very much enjoyed it! I can’t wait to explore more of the Historical Society places next time I’m in Minnesota.

Have you been to this town? Let me know ⬇️

05/19/2024

Let’s talk Universal Studios Orlando. 🌎 It’s been a while since I’ve made a post about it!

Today, I want to discuss what to do here if you’re not a fan of rides 🎡 or Rollercoasters. 🎢 IS this holding you back from booking a dare I say an EPIC Universal Studios vacation? Well it shouldn’t. Here’s some things you can do to make a really fun day… or week.

1. Volcano Bay 🌋 -
This is more than just water slides. Here you can have a tropical getaway, lazy river, wave pool, etc. For a small extra charge, you can have your own cabana. 🤙🏽

2. Meet characters-
You can meet some of your favorite universal friends such as Doc from back to the future, the Scooby Doo gang, the Simpsons, Dreamworks, Beetlejuice, and SO much more!

3. Ride the Hogwarts Express both ways-
There is always a fun surprise that awaits you here!

4. The scenery, Especially in the wizzarding World of Harry Potter ⚡️🤓
5. Go see the wand choosing ceremony at Ollivander’s
6. SHOPPING 🛍️-
They have a lot of unique shops, and a lot of great merchandise that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Come home with the perfect gift or souvenir! Can’t miss the big tribute store, or Hallows Eve in Islands of Adventure.
7. Go see the shows-
They have a lot of shows that people tend to over look. Such as The Blues Brothers show, Marylin Monroe, The Bourne Idenity shows, the horror make up Show, The Frog Choir 🐸 , Celestina Warbeck
8. Citywalk-
Citywalk is not just clubs and bars. They have a wide array of restaurants and fun for the whole family. Just to name a few, Toothsome Chocolate Imporium 🍫, Margeritaville 🌴, and Hard Rock Cafe! Are you a fan of doughnuts? 🍩 Don’t forget to pick some up at Voodoo Doughnuts! Want to try an escape room? You’re in luck here, back to the future and Jurassic World are 2 of the themes. Are you a mini golfer? They have one of the most unique courses.
9. Arcades!-
This one could be my favorite. There’s one in Universal Studios and one Islands of Adventure
10. Resort hopping, and taking the water taxies. 🚤
11. Lastly, are you 21+?-
if you want to partake In an adult beverage, they have a lot of great locations to get a drink!🥃

So with all this said, why would YOU want to miss out on all the fun?! Don’t forget to stay one of the 8 hotels 🏨 they have to offer. 🤩 if you would like more information, or to book your Universal vacation. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I will be more than happy to assist. My services are as always, are 100% complimentary. I will work night and day until you’re satisfied, and give you my undivided attention. I am more than willing to wait on hold for you, and able to easily apply payments.

Let me know ⬇️ if you have done universal with no rides OR if I forgot anything!

05/17/2024

St. Augustine appreciation post 💕

I love this beautiful city 🌆 more than life itself. 33 days until we make our grand return.

I can’t wait to see our friends at Centennial House Inn 🏨 , Carriage Way Inn Bed and Breakfast 🍳, Old Jail, and The Odd Macabre 😁

05/15/2024

I need a 🆕 peice of art 🖼️ for my apartment. I want people to think, “wow how did he get this thing?!”

I’m gonna need y’all to book some more trips with me to make this happen. I’ll even take a ticket sale or 2. 🙏

What do you say? Help a guy out?