Share the Magic Travel-Chelseann Christopher

08/18/2024

✨So many new things coming! What are you most excited for??✨

07/05/2024

06/25/2024

Here we go again! 😅 This is why you need a TA to stay up to date on ALL THE THINGS 🥰

**Infographic in comments!**

Beginning July 24, Walt Disney World guests can plan in advance with Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass 📲: http://di.sn/6001glsuP

05/01/2024

I have the BEST clients in the world!! 😁😁 Look at these ears from DISNEYLAND PARIS!!! 🇫🇷 I literally screamed when I opened them! ❤️ Thank you thank you thank you!! ❤️

04/04/2024

✨ SURPRISE! ✨

The Free Dining Promo is BACK for select July, September, and December dates for Disney Visa Cardholders!

This promotion requires a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day package with park hopper tickets booked with a Disney Visa card.

Don’t have a card? Message me for a code!

02/03/2024

🚨🚨🚨Heads up!!🚨🚨🚨

01/02/2024

🤗🤗It's finally here!! The promotion we've all been waiting years for--FREE DINING is back!! 🤗🤗

If you are considering going to Disney World this summer, THIS is the deal for you. If you are interested I would strongly recommend booking this ASAP as it will book up quickly--especially if you have specific dates or resorts in mind. A refundable $200 deposit is all you need to secure your package.

Please fill out this form if you would like some quotes! https://forms.gle/cjSxRjyj65HAVezc7

12/28/2023

Yes, I’m still here…yes, I’m still booking trips 😂😂…when my personal and/or professional life get busy, keeping up with this page is the first thing to go 🤷‍♀️. But even if my page is quiet, please know, I’m here and still doing bookings! 😊

As a matter of fact, this past week I had the honor to book trips for four different clients; one to Universal, one to Disney World, one to Cancun, and one to Disney Paris! 😍🤩

So, this is my post to remind you that if you’re looking to book your 2024 vacation, I’m here and ready to help. As always my services are complimentary to those who book with me—it costs you NOTHING extra to use me AND I’ll do all the work for you 🥰

Thank you in advanced for sharing my name and/or page with your friends and family! 🫶

10/04/2023

Here we come 2024!

✨ 🏰 Planning your next Walt Disney World Vacation? Check out these savings, tips and the new offer coming soon for families: http://di.sn/6187uz7EJ

09/12/2023

❤️ So many things to be excited for!!! What’s your favorite?? ❤️

09/09/2023

💯 This is one of the reasons why I always recommend going to the parties!!

Pro tip - Head to Magic Kingdom on a Halloween Party Day. Look at these wait times throughout the park. It closes at 6:00 pm for non party guests but still can do so much!

09/09/2023

So many exciting announcements!! ❤️

08/25/2023

🥵 Disney World is HOT in the summers! So, how do we stay cool in Disney World when the heat index is 110 degrees?! 🥵

☀️ Cooling towels—wet them and wear them on your head, your neck, or your shoulders! And the pro tip here—snap them when they get too warm and they will instantly re-cool!
☀️ Fans—these Ryobi fans are worth the investment because they last for 40 hours without a recharge. And yes, the batteries and chargers are safe to take on the plane (with you in the main cabin).
☀️ Foldable water bottles—great for the airport, luggage, and the parks! No need to worry about them falling and breaking, plus they have a nice little loop to hang on the stroller.
☀️ Liquid IV (or really anything like this)—I can’t say I loved the flavors, but I drank one a day and they really did help me to stay comfortable and hydrated.
☀️ Ice packs—we’ve gone through many ice packs and cooling pads, and these are by far my favorite. They come vacuumed sealed flat, and all you have to do is soak them in water for a few minutes and then freeze. Great for strollers, coolers, etc. They can be cut up into smaller sizes and are also reusable.
☀️ Cotton bra inserts—help so much with the sweating! I wear my swim tops to the parks, too.
☀️ Quick dry shorts—I personally prefer Old Navy’s because they’re cool and comfy AND have pockets.

What other tips do you have to stay cool? 😎

08/20/2023

💰 Money Saving Tip #2: buy grocceries!! 💰

It’s so easy—use your favorite grocery ordering app (we did Instacart), and simply look up your hotel address, add “Guest: Name” to the address, and that’s it! It’ll be delivered to bell services who will hold it for you to pickup, or for $6 you can have bell services bring it to your room. 🛎️

You can also order alcohol—huge money saver here! One important thing to know about this: you must be physically there to meet the driver with your ID (bell services cannot accept adult beverages). 🍻

Here’s what was on our list:
🍽️Pancake sausage “corn dogs”
🍽️Coffee protein shakes
🍽️Oatmeal
🍽️Chicken nuggets
🍽️Frozen burritos
🍽️Lunch meat
🍽️Cheese sticks and slices
🍽️A few sauces (mayo, mustard, bbq, sour)
🍽️Pickles and jalapeños
🍽️Uncrustables
🍽️Applesauce ouches
🍽️Apple slices
🍽️Bananas
🍽️Mac n cheese
🍽️Broccoli
🍽️Hotdogs
🍽️ Spagehttios
🍽️ Tortillas

We ordered grocceries three times during our stay, including diapers and some additional paper products (save room in your bags!!). The photo is of a beverage fridge in Animal Kingdom—the smallest fridge you could get at a resort. It’s tight but you can make it work!! 🤗

08/19/2023

🧳 Looking for something fun for the kids to do while the adults travel around the world in EPCOT? 🌎

🐀 Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt is so much fun for the whole family! 👨‍🍳

While the kids hunt down Remy and his ingredients, the adults can grab a drink and a snack and take in the sights—it’s a win win for everyone! AND you even get a prize—a choice of four lunchboxes (Mickey and Encanto not pictured—the boys selected these)! 🏆 At only $9.99, this a must-do for our family ❤️

08/18/2023

♿️ Let’s talk about DAS(Disability Access Service) pass for Walt Disney World!♿️

This is an accommodation granted to those with cognitive and/or medical disabilities that prevent them from waiting in a traditional cue line. So, what does that mean for our family? 👨‍👦‍👦👩‍👧

A child like ours, with many medical complexities and challenges, requires this—but NOT because she cannot walk (DAS pass is not for those who require a wheelchair or scooter as they can wait in the traditional cue lines while using those items), but rather because of her autonomic dysfunction—the inability to regulate her body’s normal functions, which in her case, is body temperature (she gets overheated very very easily). It is not safe for us to get stuck in an hour long line with no way to evacuate and risk a medical emergency, especially in the Florida heat.

So, she is granted a DAS pass, which means,
🌟🌟🌟🌟 we still wait the same amount of time as everyone else 🌟🌟🌟🌟, just not in the physical line. Here are some answers to questions I am frequently asked:

🤔Does it mean we get to skip the lines and not wait?
☝️Absolutely not.

🤔Does it mean we get to ride whatever we want?
☝️Nope! We can only ride what she can ride (so think—Teacups, Little Mermaid, Nemo, etc.).

🤔Does it mean we can ride things multiple times?
☝️ Nope! Only one DAS per attraction per day.

🤔So then, what happens when our boys want to ride the bigger attractions?
☝️We utilize rider swap! One of us stays with the DAS kiddo and one of the boys in a cool place, while the other waits in the traditional cue line with the other boy. When they return from their ride, we swap.

🤔How do you get a DAS pass?
☝️There’s two ways:
1) Go to guest services at any of the parks
2) Register online within 30 days of your trip

Have any other questions about DAS? Drop them in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer them! 😊

08/16/2023

💫 The new ride, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, located in EPCOT, is EPIC!! I’m not going to spoil any of it, but, just look at my face on the ride—it’s pure joy!! 💫

There’s currently two ways to ride this:

1️⃣ Individual Lightning Lane; you can purchase an individual lightning lane (separate from Genie +) on the app starting at 7am. Prices vary day to day, but while we were there, it was $14-$15 per person.

2️⃣ Utilize the Virtual Cue; this is free! Resort guests with a park reservation at EPCOT can try for the virtual cue at 7am. Another opportunity for the virtual cue is at 1pm, but you must be checked into EPCOT. Deluxe resort guests get one additional opportunity at 6pm on the late night extra magic hours hours offered at EPCOT.

**There is no standby line so you must use one of these options**

We only used the virtual cue and rode three times! Had we been more strategic, I’m sure we could have gotten on every day of our trip. The 7am cue was tough but the 1pm cue remained available for several hours after 1pm. And we did rider swap so lucky lucky Q got to ride it SIX times!! 😱

Photo directions of how to access the virtual cue are attached!

08/16/2023

🛝 Did you know there’s a playground in Epcot? 🛝

💫 Located right near Guardians of the Galaxy, Test Track, and Mission Space, this area is perfect for waiting for rider swaps for those larger attractions that the smaller kiddos can’t ride (future post will be coming about rider swap!).

While I don’t particularly care to spend time at a playground while we’re in Disney😝, my four year old had an absolute blast playing here for much longer than I’d like to admit (we rode Guardians three times!—future posts coming on that one, too)! 💫

There is also a mini splash pad caddy corner to here—so remember to bring an extra pair of water shoes if you plan to let the kids enjoy it! Nothing worse than wet socks and shoes with lots of walking (and therefore, whining 😜).

08/13/2023

I’m sure many of you are wondering how we managed to afford two weeks in Disney 🤔 Well, I’ve got quite a few tips and tricks to manage your budget! Here’s tip number one: popcorn buckets! 🍿

The initial bucket and fill is $13, then each additional refill is only $2.25–perfect for family snacking throughout the parks! 😋 And you can bring back your previously purchased buckets to fill too (and save that extra $10.75)! 🤗

They have fancier (and cuter!) buckets for a little bit more money, but we find the traditional buckets a bit easier to manage. They have snapping lids and easily hang from stroller hooks! 😉

08/12/2023

Grabbing a drink at one of our favorite spots—Tune In Lounge next to Prime Time Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 🍻

08/09/2023

☕️ This new coffee drink was CLUTCH! So so good!! Definitely made it’s way into my favorite “snack” list! 🧋

The Cold Brew Black Caf is located at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Kat Saka’s Kettle at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s a Joffrey’s Coffee cold brew with Godiva chocolate liqueur topped with sweet cream cheese and chocolate krispies. 😋

08/08/2023

🍹 Always have to make a stop at Oga’s Cantina at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 🍺

Unique and tasty drinks for those over and under 21–plus you never know what unexpected guests may make an appearance! 🫣

08/07/2023

My absolute favorite stop in Hollywood Studios—Woody’s Lunch Box! The totchos and raspberry poptart— 👩‍🍳😘 chef kiss!!

Tip: Use mobile order on the app to skip the line, and head to the table in the very back by the entrance for Toy Story Mania to get some shade and a sweet fan. Don’t forget to ask for some free ice water!!!

08/06/2023

✂️ Did you know that you can get your hair cut in Magic Kingdom?? 💈

Waverly got her first haircut which included this super cute set of ears, a certificate, a little bag for her hair clippings, and of course—pixie dusting (glitter and sparkles ✨in her hair and a special wish)!! Such a special and unique experience that we’ll remember forever ❤️

08/05/2023

👋 Greetings from Walt Disney World’s Carribean Beach! 🏝️

We are in the midst of a two week split stay—we will be staying at four locations this trip! Any guesses as to our other three resort locations? 🤔

07/03/2023

It’s me 🤩 🤩🤩

Meet Chelseann from Frederick, Maryland! She started with Share the Magic Travel in 2019. Her page can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/ChelseannSMT?mibextid=LQQJ4d

“I love spending time in my favorite place with my favorite people! I went on several adult only trips, got engaged, and even had my “Disneymoon” at Disney World! I now enjoy taking my three young kids, one of whom is medically complex and disabled, to Disney World and on Disney cruises. My favorite park is Magic Kingdom—I love all the classic rides—It’s a Small World and Carousel of Progress are my favorites!”

05/10/2023

🥳Soooo many clients have been asking for dining plans and they’re finally coming back! Yay!! 🥳

Stay tuned for more details to come.

05/09/2023

Interested in planning your 2024 trip? It’s always best to plan sooner!! There’s so many things involved in planning a Disney trip these days! Booking in advanced:

✨Guarantees you get your exact vacation dates
✨Guarantees you get the exact resort you want
✨Is only a $200 refundable deposit!

Worried about getting the best price and deal?? Don’t be! I can apply discounts as they become a available so you get the best price no matter when you book!

05/08/2023

Exciting changes coming!! AND DINING PLANS! 😱