Coasters & Castles Travel - Whitney Mattox

05/15/2024

Good news for ROC travelers! Non-stop flights to Vegas, coming this fall! ✈️

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For the first time since 2008, nonstop service to Las Vegas is coming to the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. The Southwest Airlines flights to H…

01/09/2024

{I THINK} We finally decided on Animal Kingdom Lodge for next month’s trip! ✨ (AKA - I booked it, but I tend to change my mind a lot and end up split-staying; so we will see if I keep this for the whole stay. 😆🫣)

We haven’t stayed at AKL since 2018 - so the girls were teeny tiny then - and it was only for a quick 2 nights.

Some deciding factors:
✨Since our first time there was so short; we didn’t get to explore the resort. The Jambo House pool was also closed at that time, so had to use Kidani’s. (Which was awesome!)
✨We have come to enjoy more resort time as the girlies have gotten older. There is so much to do at this Resort that I know they’ll love! 💦
✨Since they ARE older, we don’t have to worry about folding stroller for the busses, so we don’t mind them as much. Plus, Uber is easy now too. 😜
✨We are on a smaller budget for this trip. We are definitely a Deluxe level family; we enjoy the amenities and perks like Extended Evening Hours. 🌙 But since AKL doesn’t have the proximity to the parks like some of our favorites (Yacht + Beach, Contemporary), the price point is a decent amount lower.
✨I’m dying to try out the night vision goggles. 😆 I booked a Savanna view, because even though I know I can book standard and still request partial view - I’m taking no chances! 🦒 🦓
✨ We LOVE having good food easily accessible to us. Animal Kingdom Lodge is a foodie’s dream. Between Jiko, Boma, and Sanaa - you don’t even have to book dinners elsewhere. The Mara is also one of the yummiest QS spots! (lookin’ at you, zebra domes and rice bowls!) 🤤 it will also be between festivals at Epcot - so I won’t be disappointed that I can’t run in the back entrance quick to try alllll the foods. 😉

If you’ve stayed at AKL - what was your favorite thing about it?!

10/04/2023

Tomorrow night my girlies will tell you all the things you need to know about Universal Studios HOLLYWOOD! Including Super Nintendo World, which will soon be coming to Orlando! Come listen!!! ✨✨✨

🌟 Exciting News! Join Us for a Magical Adventure 🌟

Mark your calendars and set your alarms! 🗓️ Our latest Main Street to the World Podcast episode is launching this Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, at 6 PM ET! 🎙️✨

Whitney's lovely daughters, Vivienne and Madelyn (aka "the Littles"), embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in the heart of Beverly Hills and Universal Studios Hollywood, and you won't want to miss it!

🎢 From the iconic Backlot Studio Tour to the whimsical Toadstool Cafe in Nintendo Land, and the heart-pounding Waterworld Stunt Spectacular Show, we're bringing you all the magical moments from their unforgettable trip.

Join us for laughter, excitement, and inspiration as we share their enchanting journey with you! 🏰

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Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, and get ready to share the magic with your fellow Disney and theme park enthusiasts! ✨

06/13/2023

Have you heard of the Little Man of Disneyland and do you know where to find his house in Adventureland?

06/06/2023

💫 The secret to life 💫

06/04/2023

When you didn’t expect Rock’N’Roller Coaster to open before your trip but SURPRISE! 💫 One of our favorites, even though… Vivi’s face 😆

I asked her what happened with her hands and her face - she said as we were getting ready to blast off, she got nervous she was going to loose her new magic band so she was trying to hold it against the restraint and then it took off so quickly she couldn’t move her arms lmaooooo 😆😆😆

03/15/2023

03/06/2022

To any of my clients looking for Family photos while in Orlando - reach out to my sweet friend Angel before all of her dates are filled up! 💜💫

August is almost fully booked. But If you are in need of a session before then, please reach out, if I can squeeze you in, I will do my best!!!

I have a heavy travel schedule this summer so I’m limited to dates and weekends have filled so fast!

As usual, thank you for your continued support of this little business of mine.

Appreciate you all so much!

10/22/2021

07/05/2021

Coronado Springs Lobby and Casitas room

07/05/2021

TRON updates at the Magic Kingdom

07/04/2021

One of my favorite changes to has been the characters being out and about. I LOVE seeing them at the train station when you enter. I can’t wait to hug them all again, but I hope this remains a permanent thing, because it’s magical! ✨

06/28/2021

06/22/2021

50th Celebration Details!✨

06/05/2021

In honor of Raya releasing on Disney+ for everyone today - let’s look back on this absolutely delicious Baby TukTuk Mousse from Animal Kingdom 🤩 •
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It was a five-spice mousse atop a chocolate cake with a chocolate velvet shell and crispy chocolate pearls. •
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It was the perfect snack for the girls and I to share! We got ours at Creature Comforts but I know you can get them at Isle of Java still - $5.99! I’m hoping to try the Raya ice cream when I’m there later this month! •
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Have you tried this or any of the other Raya goodies?

06/03/2021

BOO 👻

We’ve got Boo Bash dates and pricing! 👻 •
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$129-$199 (Halloween night being the priciest) - tickets will go on sale June 15th, or open early (June 8th) for Guests currently booked at select Resorts 🎃 •
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If this event is on your list for fall fun, make sure to give your travel agent a heads up so they can best accommodate you on release day!
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Dates 👻👇🏼

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021
Friday, Aug. 20, 2021
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021
Friday, Aug. 27, 2021
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021
Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021
Friday, Sept. 10, 2021
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021
Friday, Sept. 17, 2021
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021
Friday, Sept. 24, 2021
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021
Friday, Oct. 8, 2021
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021
Friday, Oct. 15, 2021
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021
Friday, Oct. 22, 2021
Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021
Friday, Oct. 29, 2021
Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021