Pink Castle Travel Co.

06/20/2024

🌎🍿📺Universal Orlando Resort is all about authenticity and putting guests right in the heart of the movies and Hollywood sets. Mel’s Dine-In feels exactly like your old favorite, gather around the TV family sitcoms you may have watched as a kid. Don’t worry, their recent refurb didn’t take away any of the groovy cool nostalgia and their “no way will I share” onion rings and shakes are still as delicious and popular as ever. Sometimes you just want to step back into a simpler time, grab a thick shake and pound a juicy burger to REALLY feel like you’re on vacation.

🍔🍟🥤Anyone ready right now to take a spin into Mel’s and kick back with some grub?

06/19/2024

🤑🌎 Staying in a Value Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style, comfort, or convenience. At their two Endless Summer Resorts, guests feel immediately at ease with the calming colors and surfer laid back vibe.

🚍You’re within an easy and convenient bus ride to the parks and CityWalk, and you get the coveted early park admission to enjoy The Wizarding World of Harry Potter before all the off-site Muggles come in. I’d love to show you how affordable and magical Universal is for any budget!

06/18/2024

📣🛳️ Heads up, future cruisers! Picking the perfect stateroom on a Disney Cruise isn't as simple as eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Trust me, cruise staterooms are not created equally! From cozy inside cabins to sprawling suites with ocean views, the options can truly be overwhelming. 🤯

🤔 For example: did you know there are several categories, each with their own perks and quirks? Choosing the right one can make a big difference in your cruise experience. Oceanview or verandah? Near the elevators or tucked away for peace and quiet? The decisions are endless!

👩‍💻When you work with a professional travel advisor (like yours truly 😉) they help you navigate the maze of choices, find the best deals, and select a stateroom that fits your needs, dreams and budget. Before you book, Schedule a complimentary consultation with the link in my bio.

Out of curiosity, what are YOU looking for in a stateroom? Space, magical views or just a cozy spot to crash? Drop a comment to let me know!

06/17/2024

⚾️🌭🍟 Nostalgic and delicious hot dog hot spot, Casey’s Corner is 29 years young and still serving up quintessential theme park yumminess! We often talk about how great it is that Walt Disney World has so many dining options that aren’t overly “theme park.” Let’s be real though, sometimes you really do just want to sink your teeth into something hot and tasty that screams VACATION! 🎉

Whether you’re in the mood for a foot long dog, corn dog nuggets, loaded fries or just to cool off with a mint julep lemonade, Casey’s is ready to hit a home run for you! What’s your go-to Casey’s order? 🌭🍟🍋

TIP: If you have infants or toddlers the Baby Care Center is right next to Casey's Corner.

06/15/2024

🚢📌NON-Disney cruising pro-tip: If you have a cruise booked with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line or Celebrity Cruise Line, then you hopefully know that Cruise Planner is your portal for booking excursions, specialty dining, drink packages, and more. 🍽️🍹🚖

😎➡️But here’s where the pro-tip comes in: Cruise Planner purchases can be canceled and re-booked if the price drops!! 🤯💸

Don’t try to keep up with all the PRO TIPS...book with a pro who already knows!

06/14/2024

🍔🥢 When you’re looking for something savory and a snack that eats like a meal 🍽️, the cheeseburger spring rolls are unique enough to be the budget-friendly lunch you were looking for 💵. Although they don’t qualify for a Disney Dining Plan snack, you can get two spring rolls and a dipping sauce for right around $10. (And in theme park speak, that’s a steal!)

What do you think? Would you reach for the cheeseburger egg roll during a park day or are you more of a traditionalist? 🤔

06/13/2024

🔥☀ ️ Florida heat is a special kind of hot. During the summer months, many equate the Florida heat to what I’d guess living on the center of the sun would probably feel like. Many times, if you want to visit Walt Disney World, you’re bound to school schedules, so summer is your only opt🔥

How do you stay cool or at least not burst into flames? Are you a cooling towel loyalist? Do you mist yourself and everyone in line with your trusty misting fan? Are you a midday resort pool breaker? What’s your secret to sweltering heat success?

06/12/2024

🚢 It’s just fitting that if Walt Disney World has Movies Under the Stars 🌟 at their resorts that Disney Cruise Line will have “dive-in” movies at their amazing main pool, right? What screams Disney cruise vacation more than relaxing in the pool while watching your favorite Disney movie? 🎥 The only thing that makes it even sweeter is grabbing a drink of the day 🍹 and knowing you’ve got nowhere to be except wherever you want to be! How would you spend your DCL sea day? 💦

06/11/2024

🎪 🍬🍋🍕Remember those scratch and sniff stickers we used to collect as kids? Well, guess what? Magic Kingdom is bringing that nostalgia back with the Smellephants on Parade search and sniff quest in Storybook Circus! 🕯️🐘

Presented by Scentsy (so you know it smells amazing), this FREE sticker activity isn't just for the little ones—it's a fun blast from the past for us too. As you follow the scent trail and find those 8 adorable Smellephants, mark the map with stickers and maybe, just for a moment, travel back in time to when your sticker collection was a status symbol. Fun, free and a souvenir of your vacation. What a treat! 🎉

🤔 Who else used to adore those scratch and sniff collections? Or maybe you were all about the puffy stickers? Regardless, if you’re ready to relive a bit of that sticker-collecting joy with your family, let’s chat about getting a trip on the books!

06/10/2024

🚢 Disney Cruise Line really does have something for everyone. When you visit Castaway Cay, the world really is your oyster. 🤿Want to snorkel? Strap on a mask. 🏝️Want to nap on the beach? Grab your shades. Ready for a frozen concoction? Cheers. 🥂 Want to earn a 5k medal? Here’s a high five. 🏅Ready to pig out? Cookie’s BBQ says have seconds! Want to feel the island breeze in your hair? Rent a bike. 🚲 There’s no way you come away from Castaway Cay saying you were bored.

What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re living your best island life? 🏝️😎

05/06/2024

👻🎃👻 Boo to you! We’re officially halfway to Halloween, which means it’s time to start planning your spooky season vacation! Which of these best fits your Halloween vibe:

🎃 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World

💀 Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland

🏴‍☠️ Halloween on the High Seas with Disney Cruise Line

🧟‍♂️ Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando ResortEach of these is frightfully fun in its own unique way, and I’m “dying” to hear which one has your Halloween loving heart!

🧙‍♀️ One thing that doesn’t have to scare you, though, is the planning... I’ll conjure up the most spellbinding trip for you!

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05/04/2024

🌑⚔️💫 Rebels, it’s the day we train for all year...May the 4th...Star Wars Day.

Sorry Walt Disney World, the force is a little stronger at Disneyland. Especially now through June 2nd during the Season of the Force! Sure they both have a nearly identical Galaxy’s Edge experience, Star Tours-The Adventure Continues latest updates and Star Wars Launch Bay, but during this limited time offering out west, Star Wars fans can experience even more galactic fun with:

🚀 Hyperspace Mountain (Star Wars attraction overlay)

🎇 Fire of the Rising Moons nighttime experience

🔎 Seek and Find scavenger hunt

📸 Magic shots

⚔️ Merchandise

🍟 Themed snacks and more!

📲🏰 If the Force is calling you out west, let’s answer with booking your Disneyland
Resort vacation!

04/24/2024

Looks a a beautiful day in Nassau for my clients on the Carnival Sunshine today!

Port Nassau We**am is a live streaming HD-quality Internet video production by PTZtv. Watch all the cruise ships enter and leave the Port of Nassau in The Bahamas.

03/20/2024

😵‍💫📈🚢 The logistics of a cruise vacation can be daunting, but my job is to streamline the process to make it easy for my guests. 😌✨ These are tips for Disney Cruise vacations, but some can also be applied to just about any cruise.

🫧 🏨One recommendation I make is to stay inside the "Disney bubble" pre-cruise. Meaning, stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. It will make a HUGE difference in the experience. Here’s why:

Early Arrival: Since you should ALWAYS arrive a day before your cruise, kick-off the magic early at Walt Disney World and use Disney transportation to get to the port.

Priority Boarding: Disney transportation offers you a better cruise boarding slot, avoiding the rush and starts your cruise off smoothly. For non-Disney Cruisers, I have alternative options!

Luggage Delivery: Pack a day bag and let Disney handle the rest. Once on the motor-coach, you won’t touch your luggage until it’s delivered directly to your stateroom.

Stress-Free Travel: Disney ensures your timely arrival at the port, eliminating worries about traffic or delays. If unexpected issues arise, Disney waits for you – that doesn’t happen using any other port transportation.

🏨🚢Who wouldn’t want a seamless transition from land to sea? Let’s make your Disney Cruise Line vacation unforgettable. Reach out to start planning!

03/19/2024

👋🥶 See ya Winter-it’s time for Spring to show off ALL its lovely colors! Spring is the perfect time to head West and get ahead of the summer rush.

I am HERE for your last minute trips! I’d love to help you get some West Coast sunshine to celebrate kicking Winter to the curb. Drop me a line and let’s get HOPPING to a Spring Break Disneyland escape! ✈️🌼🌸

03/17/2024

🏰📸 Did you know about this digital experience? With Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories, you can get your photo virtually projected onto Cinderella Castle via PhotoPass and the My Disney Experience app. Much like some of the photo lenses available with Disney Genie, this is exclusively available when you are physically in Magic Kingdom, specifically near the Castle. Here’s how it works.

🏰Go to Magic Kingdom

🏰Find Cinderella Castle and the Sign for Mural Memories

🏰Scan the QR Code to get started

🏰Find an available virtual space on the Castle

🏰Select a PhotoPass photo

🏰Pay $9.99 to secure your photo placement for 3 years.

🤔 What do you think about this? It’s virtual and temporary, but pretty unique. And if you screenshot the Castle with your photo on it, you’ll have the memory forever! 🥰

03/16/2024

🪩⭐️🎹🍹 Attention Disney loving adults...you do not have to go to Disney Springs to enjoy some nightlife on your Walt Disney World vacation.

Take a bus, boat, walk or hop on the Skyliner over to Disney’s BoardWalk, and you’ll be so glad you read this post! Not only is the ambiance enchanting and picture perfect for a romantic waterside stroll, there is so much for the 21 and over crowd.

To name a few:

🎹 Jellyrolls Dueling Piano Bar

💃🏻 Atlantic Dance Hall

🎩 Abracadabar

🍹 BoardWalk Joe’s Margarita Stand

🎯 Midway Games & Entertainment

👡 You can walk right into/out of EPCOT

Message me to learn more about WDW nightlife and plan an adults-only vacation or a family trip that makes time for everyone.

03/14/2024

☘️🇮🇪☘️ St. Patrick’s Day starts TODAY at Disney Springs! Raglan Road is rolling out the emerald carpet for the shamrockin’ annual Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival where everyone’s invited to sing, do a jig and revel in all things Irish over the next four days. Just check out that lineup of fun. How lucky for anyone visiting this week! 🤩

☘️🍻🎶 It’s clear that Raglan Road celebrates hard and lives by the belief that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. How about you, will you be celebrating? Tell us your plans! ☘️

03/12/2024

🎪🎢🐘 If binging episodes of “Bluey” is a big part of your life right now, Storybook Circus will be too when you arrive at Magic Kingdom.

With two attractions, a water play area, four character meet and greets, a large shaded relaxation area, a huge shopping/snack location and its own train station to haul tired little legs to other areas of the park, it’s made for families with small children.

Not that you won’t see adults like me riding Dumbo, the Barnstormer or hugging Donaldo, but it’s an ideal playground for little ones.

Naturally, Magic Kingdom is the quintessential park for small children with areas like Storybook Circus, but all four parks have wonderful family friendly experiences too that you won’t want to miss! If you’re a seasoned traveler with little ones, share your favorite spots! If not, shoot me a message and let‘s chat!

03/11/2024

😵‍💫 🎟️📱🚍 Using me as your Travel Agent to help you plan your family’s next Disney vacation is complimentary. (Reread that, then come back...)

Planning a Disney trip can feel daunting and there are loads of ins and outs. What kinds of tickets should I buy? Do I still need to make Park Pass Reservations? When can I park hop?

With Disney tips constantly shifting, I’d love to be your Fairy Tripmother and help simplify the whole trip with my complimentary planning help. Don‘t guess, don’t trust the internet, drop me a line and let’s get through the trip weeds together for the most magical trip ever! ✨

🤓 BTW...I’m proficient in Disney math(the only math I'm proficient in 🤣), so let me help you figure out the equation so it all adds up to a magical vacation!

03/09/2024

🦸‍♀️ I’m just going to say it... f***y packs are the unsung heroes of a Universal Studios vacation. Can’t wrap your head around rockin’ the pack, here’s my top three reasons why you need to change your mind:

1️⃣ Bypass the Lockers: MANY attractions at Universal Studios require that larger bags are put in a locker prior to getting in line. Most, however, allow f***y packs, only three don’t. That’s a big time saver.

2️⃣ Hands Free: Hands free to hold more Butterbeer! No awkward maneuvering needed to access your stuff, just look down my friend, it’s right there.

3️⃣ Forced to Pack Light: With limited space for just the essentials, you’ll have no choice but to leave any “just in case” but totally unnecessary items at home.

(last pic is at Disneyland with one of my f***y packs.)

📣 Weigh in below, are you team f***y pack at Universal? 🌎

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03/08/2024

1️⃣ 🥏🏍️🌐 If there’s one thing you need to know about TRON Lightcycle/Run it is that you can’t simply wait in line to ride it. You heard that right, there is no standby line. There are two ways to “enter the grid” and both require the use of the My Disney Experience app. Here are your options:

Virtual Queue: For most guests, there will be two opportunities to join a virtual queue-one in the morning and in the afternoon. It’s competitive and fills up in nanoseconds. You need fast fingers, luck and tips.

Individual Lightning Lane: You can buy your way on, which is more likely to be available but again, it’s not guaranteed. The cost can also add up real quick.

📲 Let’s work together on your Walt Disney World vacation planning so you are prepped and ready for all the tech required for today’s Disney vacations!

03/07/2024

🏎️☀️🛞😂 Seriously, if you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure that feels straight out of a Pixar dream, Cars Land is where it’s at.

And if getting giggles from your littles is what you’re after, you need to get on Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, it’s so fun!

The whole family will enjoy spinning and twirling (at just the right speed-no hurling) to Italian inspired songs inside dancing cars. Yes, dancing cars! 💃🏻

I’ve probably said this before, but it’s worth saying again, ride all the Cars Land attractions, including Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadster both day and night! The park literally glows! 🌟

🛻Want to step into Radiator Springs? Well daggum, let’s make it happen! Shoot me a message and let's set up a complimentary consultation.

03/06/2024

📣🚢 21 and overs, this post is for you! The Disney Fantasy, though not the latest addition to the Disney Cruise Line, is a must-experience gem. It boasts Disney's beloved rotational dining, the thrilling AquaDuck water slide, poolside Disney movies, live theater & more. Unique to adults though, is Europa, an exclusive area with:

🍾 Ooh La La: A chic champagne bar

🌇 Skyline: A lounge offering views of European skylines like Paris and London, despite being at sea

🇬🇧 The Tube: Themed around a British subway, it's a hub for drinks, live music, and activities like trivia, crafts & more

☘️ O’Gills Pub: Feel like one of the gang at this Irish-style pub

🍸 La Piazza: Mirroring a quaint European street, perfect for a drink, some downtime with live music or activities

🫧 Even the Europa bathrooms carry a European artistic flair

For a magical Disney experience filled with adult-exclusive luxuries, contact me to learn more about booking a Disney Fantasy adventure.

03/05/2024

💣TRUTH BOMB “EPCOT isn’t really for kids” is OLD SCHOOL THINKING! But even before Nemo, Anna & Elsa, Remy and Moana showed up there was Figment.

This lovable and sometimes mischievous purple dragon is the very embodiment of imagination and a kindred spirit to playful children of all ages.

You’ll find him at EPCOT’s Imagination Pavilion which is a wonderland for kids, offering a fun attraction exploring the senses and a mix of interactive experiences, creative play areas, learning and character meets in the ImageWorks-”What If” Labs as you exit the ride. 💜💛❤️

Don’t let the often short wait times fool you into thinking it’s not worth a stop here. If you have small children or big fans of Figment in your bunch, this is the place to be! Do we have any Figment fans among us? Drop a purple heart in the comments! 💜⤵️

03/03/2024

🌍🦍🦛🦤World Wildlife Day is the perfect time to tip our Mickey Ears to the wonderful Cast Members at Disney’s Animal Kingdom who have taken their heart for conservation and animal protection to a whole new level.

These Cast Members have such a passion for their jobs and radiate joy when they are able to speak to guests and flex their knowledge.

What is your absolute favorite thing to do or see in Animal Kingdom? The bigger question is...is Animal Kingdom a half day or full day park for you?

03/02/2024

🙉 Don’t listen to the negative nellies that say Universal Orlando isn’t kid friendly.

Things of ALL sizes will want to play (and eat) all day at the whimsical Seuss Landing. Favorite stories come to life, treats that seemed too silly for the real world are there for the feasting in delicious ways and you won’t be able to whip the mile long silly grin off your faces.

Dr. Seuss himself would never believe all the places his stories can go here in Universal.

I’d love to answer ALL your questions about whether or not Universal Orlando would be a good fit for your family! Message me to schedule your complimentary consultation!

03/01/2024

Are you engaged and thinking about a Disneymoon? Don’t let the stress of planning the perfect Disney honeymoon suck the life out of you before you even walk down the aisle. 💍💞🏰

You’ve got enough on your plate, so let me do all the research on which Disney destination fits the bill for the perfect fairytale start to your new life together.

Whether you’re thinking Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, Walt
Disney World or even another destination altogether, I’ll handle the details so all you have to do is say “I do” and pack.

Don’t be haunted by overwhelm and indecision, schedule a complimentary consultation and I‘ll happily join your wedding planning team!