Hilary with The Charming Travel Co.

10/30/2024

Have you made Christmas travel plans yet? It’s not too late to get in on the magic over at Universal Orlando! There is so much Grinchmas fun to be had over in Suess Landing. The decorations over in the Wizarding World add a little extra sparkle and magic to the already magical world. And the holiday parade is next level!

Let me know if you want to book your holiday trip! ✨🎄

10/22/2024

💫 Today’s the day!! Bookings including Epic Universe are now LIVE!! The park will open on May 22, 2025! For now, you can only get tickets for Epic Universe as a package with at least 3 days of tickets (unless you have annual passes). Let me know if you are ready to plan your trip to Epic Universe!!

10/16/2024

I’m shopping a possible Christmas cruise for 2025. Anyone want to join us? This one sails to both of the Disney private islands - Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point!! ✨🚢🎄🏝️

Message me if you need a Very Merrytime sailing in your future! Since it’s more than a year away, the prices are still reasonable and there’s plenty of time to pay it off! (Or if it’s this year you would like, we can discuss those options as well!)

10/04/2024

Want to feel like you are in the Wizarding World in Tennessee? Welcome to Sewanee: the University of the South. 😁

I went off on a little side quest this week for the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees but I still feel like I need my wand. (Not pictured: me wearing my academic gown that looks very much like wizard robes 😉)

✨💜

10/03/2024

Volcano Bay never disappoints!! If you aren’t a fan of water parks, you might want to still give Volcano Bay a chance. It’s a full theme park that just happens to have only water rides. 😆 It’s so fun!! ✨🌋❤️

10/02/2024

Universal Orlando brings out the magical side in us. ✨

09/28/2024

💙 Happy Son’s Day to my favorite little guy! He has the biggest imagination of anyone I’ve ever met and is always in character! I’m excited to be on our way to another vacation filled with make believe with him!!

09/26/2024

💕Happy Daughter’s Day to my best girl! She’s always up for adventure and is the very best travel companion! Life would be so very boring without her!!

09/25/2024

In a digital world with the ability to book our own trips on a website, why should you have me book your trip instead? The simple answer is that you are paying the same price regardless, which means that you are paying for a travel agent even if you don’t use one. So why not get the benefits for which you are paying?

Even if you are a Disney or Universal pro and don’t need the planning help, letting me book for you will give you the same vacation package and cost, while also supporting my small business.

If you do need help and guidance, I am always here to help any of my clients who choose to book through me. And if anything needs to be changed or if any problems arise, you can avoid the long call center wait times by letting me handle it for you.

And did I mention that it’s no additional cost to you?!

09/23/2024

Why choose the Disney Magic when planning your next cruise?

✨It’s Walt’s ship! Ok, he wasn’t alive when Disney launched Disney Cruise Line. However, Walt loved cruising and would have absolutely supported the venture into cruise ships. Since this ship is the first in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, it stands as a tribute to Walt. From the Walt Disney Theatre, where you can see first class Broadway-style shows, to photos of Walt and Lillian on the deck of a cruise ship with a Mickey Mouse toy in hand in the staterooms, to the art deco decor, Walt feels very much alive onboard the inaugural ship.

❤️ If you are a fan of Disneyland for its nostalgia and history, you will love the same quality of the Disney Magic.

⭐️ Additional bonus, as the smallest of the ships, it is very easy to get around! I had no issues making a quick trip to my room when I needed. And even with the smaller size, there was still more than enough to do!!

🥰 If I’m honest, I didn’t think I’d be a fan of the Disney Magic after sailing on the brand new Disney Wish in July, but the Disney Magic has won me over! Just as its name suggests, it is filled with Disney Magic.

🚢 Are you thinking about a Disney Cruise? Message me and let’s talk about which of the ships and sailings would be perfect for your family!

09/18/2024

Best thing about seasonally-themed Disney sailings/events are the unique characters available! I loved the Sanderson Sisters!! So cute!! ✨🚢🎃🧙‍♀️✨

And the cast members run the meet and greets very efficiently. What looked like an endless line to meet these ladies lasted 15 mins flat!

If unique character experiences are important to you, let’s chat about what the perfect event/sailing would be for you.

09/18/2024

Being the Fairy Godmother, I had to check out how things were going in Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique! ✨🚢🎃✨

09/17/2024

Bon voyage!! I’m thrilled to call the Disney Magic home this week! This is the OG Disney ship and she is definitely ✨MAGICAL✨!!

09/16/2024

Today’s the day! I’m setting sail on the Disney Magic for an agent education program to learn more about how to give my clients the BEST Disney Cruise Line vacation! Follow along for this Halloween on the High Seas sailing! ✨🚢🎃✨

09/11/2024

I’m so grateful for all the families that trust me with their trips! Thank you for supporting my small business by letting me book your vacations! 🥰

I love new beginnings! As travel agents we often start working months, even years, in advance to help our clients book their magical vacations. These Charming Agents have helped the most families start their planning this past month! Are you ready to start your planning? Get started at https://TheCharmingTravelCo.com

09/10/2024

Today’s the day that Tron opened up its standby line. No need to stress about getting your virtual queue spot anymore. However, I would expect long standby lines for awhile, but this ride is worth it! So fun! 💫

08/29/2024

3 years ago, I attended the Disney Halloween party as the Evil Queen. I’m gearing up for a couple Disney Halloween events coming up. Any guess what my costume will be? Hint: I will not be a villain this time and the character has magical powers. ✨🎃👻✨

08/11/2024

D23 roundup! So many new wonderful things coming to Disney Parks! Which one are you most excited about?

Magic Kingdom
😈A new villians land
🚗 A new area inspired by “Cars” is coming to Frontierland with TWO new attractions
🏴‍☠️Pirates of the Caribbean lounge
✨New Parade- Disney Starlight

Hollywood Studios
💙 💚 A Monsters, Inc. land is coming including the first-ever suspended coaster in a Disney park

Animal Kingdom
🦊🐰”Zootopia: Better Zoogether” opens NEXT WINTER
🦋Encanto themed ride in a new Tropical Americas land
🐍Indiana Jones ride

EPCOT
🌎 Spaceship Earth Lounge

Disneyland
🦸‍♂️2 new attractions at Avengers Campus
🧍🏻‍♂️Walt Disney- A Magical Life new Animatronic attraction
🌼Coco themed attraction at California Adventure

💫A new themed adventure at Smugglers run in both FL and CA

07/31/2024

Magical details released! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Ministry of Magic™ opens 2025 at Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.

https://youtu.be/IAI67O_MCoE

Link in bio to learn more!

07/23/2024

PSA: With the upcoming change of Genie+ to Lightning Lane MultiPass and Single Pass — make sure you have updated your Walt Disney World and Disneyland apps to the newest version before the change over on July 24, 2024!!!

07/15/2024

Ok. It’s no surprise that we are big Inside Out and Inside Out 2 fans, so we were VERY excited to check out Joyful Sweets on the Disney Wish! Make sure to check it out when you are on board! ✨🚢🍡🍦🍬🧁

(Note: this is one of the few food options that is not included in the cruise fare.)

07/11/2024

Sometimes you think you are beyond the days of wanting to take time to see characters and then your kids surprise you with so much joy in meeting and chatting with all the characters all over again. I’ll do anything to keep their childhood going as long as I can. 🥹

07/08/2024

We are beyond excited to be sailing on the Disney Wish this week!! Follow along! ✨🚢✨

07/08/2024

We’ve headed out on the road today. Ended our trip with milkshakes and ice cream. Anyone have a guess as to where we are staying tonight??

06/26/2024

Now that you are all Genie+ experts, it’s time to say goodbye to Genie+ 🫠 BUT the good news is that they have listened to requests from guests and made some helpful changes. Starting July 24, Disney Genie+ service will become Lightning Lane Multi Pass, while individual Lightning Lane will now be known as Lightning Lane Single Pass.

Here’s how Lightning Lane passes will work starting July 24:

⚡Lightning Lane Multi Pass:
- Make up to 3 Lightning Lane selections in advance.
- On the day of your visit, make additional selections after using your initial ones.

⚡Lightning Lane Single Pass:
- Secure a time for one highly demanded attraction in advance.

✨ Guests at Disney Resort hotels and select hotels can plan up to 7 days in advance for their entire stay (up to 14 days). All other guests can plan up to 3 days in advance.

🥰Don’t worry!! As your travel advisor, I can help walk you through all of these changes as we plan.