08/31/2024
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08/29/2024
🚝 Cassidy and I started our girls trip last week at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! We stayed in the main tower in a water view room - all of these rooms have an Incredibles theming and once again Disney didn’t leave out any small detail! If you have a family of 5- the couch folds down to make the room a 5th sleeper.
🚤 The Contemporary is a monorail resort and is in walking distance to the Magic Kingdom- which was perfect after the late night at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party.
🎉 I haven’t been to this resort since I was in elementary school and it brought back all the feels 🥰
08/27/2024
🏝️ When staying at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort you can do as much or as little as you want!
💦 They have small crafts and activities during the day for both kids and adults
🔥 Last night we had a sing along campfire and roasted complimentary smores
💅🏻 This morning we had an appointment at the spa and we both got our nails done
⛳️ Around the resort there is also mini golf, ping pong, bean bags, a room full of video games, puzzles, pool tables, tennis courts and more!!
🧘 If you’re looking for the perfect way to relax for a few days after your Disney World trip…this is certainly it! I also love that there is a very mixed crowd here of both families and older couples, and the resort has activities for all ages.
08/26/2024
🏝️ Our next stop on our girls trip is Vero Beach Resort - a little under 2 hours south of Disney World. This resort is a Disney property but it has a subtle Disney feel and all the feels of a laid back beach resort.
☀️ We are staying in an ocean view room right in the main building. Our view of the ocean is breathtaking, the balcony is huge, and the room is gorgeous.
I can’t wait to show you everything this resort has to offer!!
08/26/2024
Don’t mess with the 6 foot waves at Typhoon Lagoon!
08/25/2024
☀️ After spending all day at our Disney resort pools (more on that to come!) we partied all night at H2O Glow - an after hours event at Typhoon Lagoon.
💦 Entry into this event starts at 6pm but the party hours are from 8pm-11pm. When you enter the party you get a light up necklace to wear which looks awesome during the night hours!
🌊 During this party you have access to all the water slides, pools, and wave pool. The wave pool creates a 6 foot wave every 90 seconds and it was the highlight of Cassidy’s trip so far!
🍿 You also get unlimited popcorn, Mickey ice cream bars, Mickey ice cream sandwiches, strawberry popsicles, and soft drinks.
⛵️Fun character floats are added to the lazy river for everyone to enjoy
🎶 During the entire party there is a DJ playing dance music and characters joining in on the fun.
💡 We also got to see Disney Springs new drone show from the beach.
Cassidy told me at least 10 times that this was her favorite night ever 💗
Reach out if you’re ready to get your glow on!!
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08/24/2024
🎃 Our first stop on my girls trip with Cassidy was Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party and despite the weather (it rained for a majority of the party) we had a great time!!!
🍭 Cassidy's main goal was to collect all the candy - which she did!
👻 My main goal was to see the Halloween parade and ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure - which I did!
📷 Our goal together was to take a picture on every ride we went on - which we did!
✔️We also met an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling and touched his medal!
✔️Ate dinner at our favorite quick service restaurant over looking It’s a Small World
💦 Stay tuned tonight for our next after hour Disney adventure!
08/23/2024
✈️ Here we go!!!!!
It’s going to be a long day…after quickly checking in at the resort we will be headed to Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween party when it opens at 4 🎃
🏨Any guesses what Disney resort we will be staying at for the next 2 nights?!?!
08/19/2024
🏔️ If you would have asked me a couple years ago if I wanted to go to Alaska my answer was always, no way! I don’t do cold. I hate cold. Snow it not my thing. Give me a beach, any warm location!
🐻 But oh how times have changed, as I’m sitting here quoting another group to Alaska, I can’t wait for it to be my turn!
🚢 Over the past few months I have helped numerous guests book their Alaska cruise - Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean - and all their pictures have made me so jealous.
❓ If you’re thinking about booking an Alaskan cruise - now is the time! The best time to travel to Alaska is during the summer months and cruises book up quickly! Remember- as the cruise fills- the prices go up.
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08/16/2024
In exactly 1️⃣ week my daughter and I will be at Disney World for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party…but in the meantime, check out some Halloween fun at Disneyland!
🎃 One of the best parts about visiting Disneyland Park during the Fall season is Haunted Mansion Holiday! Each year, the Haunted Mansion ride is transformed into the ultimate Nightmare Before Christmas experience!
Due to popularity, you currently can only experience this attraction via securing a Virtual Queue Boarding Group slot via a lottery system (one per person per day). The VQ opens at 7 a.m. each morning, and then again at 1 p.m. These slots sell out VERY quickly during each distribution round!
👻 Jill, our agency owner, is currently at Disneyland and was able to snag Group 1!!
🍁 Halloween is my favorite holiday at Disney parks…reach out for your quote today!
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08/15/2024
✨New Promo announced for Universal Orlando✨
You can receive a dine card for up to $1,000 when you book a Universal Orlando Hotel package with a minimum of Four Days of Park2Park Tickets! The dine card amounts will be calculated based on your resort category and length of stay!
🌎 This is a great promotion during spring break!!!
Be sure to reach out if you are interested in a quote for this amazing deal!
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08/14/2024
✉️ One of my favorite stops in the Galapagos Islands was on Floreana - at Post Office Bay.
The Galapagos Islands were a natural stopping point for whalers, since they could pick up water and food. The whalers were often homesick, but they didn’t have a way to communicate with their loved ones.
🖊️ They created a plan - they left letters in a certain place on Floreana, and when passing ships stopped there on their way back to England, the USA or wherever their home port was, they would pick up all the letters destined for that place and deliver them. The place on Floreana where the letters were left became known as Post Office Bay.
The most amazing part is that the system is still working! Every year, thousands of Galapagos visitors drop off letters and postcards in Post Office Bay. Other visitors that live close to an addressee will pick up the letters and take them home.
⭐️ The biggest rule was that you can only take postcards that you can hand deliver - putting a stamp on them isn’t an option!
🏠 Unfortunately, there weren’t any postcards in the mailbox that I could deliver around my house. However, Celebrity did give us all postcards that we “mailed”. I’m excited to see how long it takes for mine to be delivered!
08/13/2024
🌎 It's official! We are heading back to Universal Studios Orlando Resort! We will be staying at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort Dockside Inn & Suites – and will be visiting all three parks that are open at this time (we will be visiting before Epic opens).
🎉 It will be 3 of my kiddos first time Universal Stuidos and I can’t wait!
We are so excited to checkout the new DreamWorks Land, new Universal Mega Movie Parade as well as the new Hogwarts Always show.
If you're interested in visiting Universal Studios Orlando, message me for a FREE quote today!
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08/11/2024
WOW- last night at D23 in Anaheim, CA, Disney Experiences announced all new attractions, entertainment and more coming to Walt Disney World Resort!
💡New nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom in 2025!!
💫 New Mandalorian & Grogo adventure coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026
🏰 Villains-inspired land coming to Magic Kingdom (future)
🚪 New Monsters, Inc.-inspired land and coaster coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (date TBD)
🚗 Two Cars-inspired attractions coming to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom (construction begins in 2025)
🌐 Spaceship Earth lounge coming to EPCOT in 2025
🏴☠️ Pirates-inspired lounge coming to Magic Kingdom in 2025
🌴 Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom construction begins this fall
🐍 All-new Indiana Jones attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027
🏠 Encanto attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom opening in 2027
🦊 New Zootopia show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom debuting in 2025
If you are excited to experience all of this, you know who to contact to make your travel dreams come true!
https://www.wisheswonderstravel.com/request-a-quote
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08/10/2024
🍌 Not every vacation has to be a big one!
Spending the night in Cleveland, Ohio to see some banana baseball!
⚾️ 🍌 Noah loves the Savanah Bananas….any other banana ball fans?!?
Contact me today to help book your next short (or long!) getaway
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08/09/2024
🎆 Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside, Royal Guest Room is the perfect Disney room for your princess! My 5 year olds LOVED everything about this room!!
It sleeps 4 people and the minute you walk through the door you are completely immersed in everything princess! From the pictures on the walls, to the genie lamp sink decor, then you get to end your night with fireworks right on your headboard. There is not a detail in these rooms that Disney didn’t think of!
🚢 Going on a Disney cruise? One perk of staying at a Disney resort before the cruise and taking Disney transfers to the port is that you get an early boarding time! The earlier you board the cruise ship, the quicker your vacation starts!
✈️ Message me today to help plan your next vacation!
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08/07/2024
1️⃣6️⃣ more days until my girls trip with Cassidy!! My 9 year old absolutely loves the beach so we planned a 3 day beach trip…with our first stop at Disney World for Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween party🎉
🎃 One fun thing about the party is that you get to wear Halloween costumes…ours came today and I’m super excited about it!
👻 Full disclosure - I’m totally not a costume person but I love some matching/themed shirts!!!
08/06/2024
🚂All Aboard the Royal Railway!🚂
Last night a couple Wishes and Wonders agents experienced Royal Caribbeans newest immersive family friendly dining experience, Royal Railway, which can only be found on their newest ship, Utopia of the Seas!
I cannot recommend this enough! During the daytime, a special ticket packet was delivered to their staterooms. Our arrival at the Utopia Station started with jars of Apple Moonshine (non-alcoholic version is also available) while they waited to board our train car. Our Wild West themed departure was so much fun and was filled with live entertainment telling a story, and creative food & drinks which were all so good!
This Specialty Dining experience can be booked prior to cruising either a la carte, or for only a $15 per guest up-charge if you purchase the Unlimited Dining Package (kids under age 5 eat free here)! There are only two seatings per night offered, so it’s definitely best to secure this in advance as it does book up quickly.
Contact me today to book your next Royal Caribbean cruise! We have some great promos available right now!
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08/03/2024
🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️ Any Big Brother or MTV Challenge fans out there?!?!
💗 I loved going on our Disney World VIP tour with Jenna and Zach last year…our agency owner is still booking trips for Nany and Kaycee who are in Disneyland right now!!
08/01/2024
🛳️🌟DESTINY IS COMING!!!🌟🛳️
We are SO EXCITED for Disney Destiny to debut in November 2025! This ship will be inspired by Heroes and Villains, and will sail in 4 and 5 night durations from Fort Lauderdale!
Here are some highlights of this new ship that we know thus far:
🦁Pride Lands: Feat of the Lion King dining experience with live performances!
🪐Worlds of Marvel dining experience, featuring characters from "Guardians of the Galaxy" films!👻👻Frighteningly fun dance parties in Oogie Boogie's shipboard lair!
💫Hero-Worthy stateroom and suite theming and decor!
💦The AquaMouse, Disney Cruise Line's signature attraction at sea returns with a Disney villain storyline!
🐾Cruella de Vil adult-exclusive piano lounge!
🌍Wakanda Forever inspired Grand Hall
🗽The Sanctum, DCL's first lounge inspired by "Doctor Strange"
❄️”Frozen, A Musical Spectacular" and "Disney Seas the Adventure" Boradway-style productions!
🍭Edna A La Mode Sweets onboard confectionary
If you are interested in sailing on this beautiful ship, booking early is HIGHLY recommended to ensure optimal inventory and best pricing! Please reach out or fill out the Quote Request form to get on our guest list when bookings open up next month!
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07/31/2024
Magical details released …on Harry Potters birthday of course! 🧙🏻♂️
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Ministry of Magic™ opens 2025 at Universal Epic Universe 🌍
Ministry of Magic will feature an attraction titled Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry 🪄
You're just in time for Dolores Umbridge's trial, and you take an omnidirectional lift above the British Ministry to get a better view of the trial —that is, until Umbridge escapes 👮🏻
Join Harry, Ron, Hermione, and a house-elf named Higgledy for a thrilling pursuit through the Ministry of Magic!
07/27/2024
🪩🎉Utopia of the Seas 3 Night VIP Preview sailing!!!🎉🪩
This is Royal Caribbean’s brand new Oasis Class ship that will only sail 3 and 4 night voyages out of Port Canaveral! Typically for shorter voyages, you’ll find older or smaller ships, so this is a total game changer for us to have this as an option!
I’ve included some initial photos of the ship, and am already loving how many pool options are available for guests of all ages!
Be sure to reach out ASAP if you are interested in sailing on this ship and taking advantage of our special deals and Onboard Credit offers! I guarantee that demand will surge this week with the official debut, and the rooms on the Midwinter and Spring Break 2025 sailings are already close to selling out!
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07/25/2024
🛳️🎉📦Special Delivery from Disney Cruise Line!!!📦🎉🛳️
Jill, my agency owner, was selected by Disney Destinations to receive an exclusive package in anticipation of next week’s unveiling of Disney Destiny!
This will be a brand new Heroes and Villains themed Disney Cruise Line ship! The patches behind each door of her box were clues related to next week’s announcements and a sneak peek at some of the themes you’ll be seeing on the ship!
If you want a chance to win this custom bag along with some Onboard Credit, you are in luck!☺️ I’ll be announcing a new promo next week for those who book a new Disney Destiny cruise with our agency once it goes on sale!
Stay tuned for more details regarding the ship, along with other info such as the official sail dates and when it will open for booking!
07/24/2024
📣7️⃣7️⃣7️⃣- Deal Alert! ✈️
7-Day Offer with an Additional 7% off at 7 Select Rooms❣️
Travel Dates: Dec. 7th - 14th 2024
Booking Window: July 24th - 30th 2024
🦩Sandals Royal Curaçao - Carisia Club Level Oceanview Room - $5,273
PLUS $1,000 AIR CREDIT AND $175 RESORT CREDIT!
Reach out to me today! [email protected]
07/22/2024
🧩 I’m excited to announce the upcoming second annual Beaches Autism Inclusion Week, happening at Beaches Negril from September 22-27, 2024!
This year's theme focuses on Mindfulness, Wellness, Fitness, and Self-care, and Beaches is thrilled to partner with Special Olympics to bring this event to life.
This event is perfect for guests who have a child or family member on the spectrum to join in for this special week. Throughout the week, families can enjoy a variety of light and enjoyable activities, as well as educational sessions featuring guest speakers who will share their experiences, challenges, and insights as part of the Autism community.
Come and join us for a week filled with fun and enriching experiences! 🏝️
☀️ Reach out to book your vacation to Beaches and the Autism Inclusion Events are free to join once you arrive in Beaches Negril!
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07/21/2024
So many animals! One unique fact about the Galápagos Islands is that the islands are so protected that no one can just walk around certain areas without a guide. Since people aren’t allowed to travel in certain areas, the animals don’t feel threatened by humans so you can get up close and personal with them!
🐢 Giant tortoises
🦭 Sea lions
🦩Flamingos
🐦 Blue Footed Bo***es
🪽Pelican
🐧 Penguins
🐦⬛Darwin finches
🦎 Marine and land iguanas
🌊Green sea turtle
🦈 White and black tipped sharks
🪼Rays
🪶 Frigatebird
…and so many more!
07/20/2024
When I say the service is outstanding on this cruise it is seriously top of the line luxury service.
🛎️ Everyday there are morning excursions and afternoon excursions. Each time you get off the zodiac after the excursion to come back on the ship you are greeted by the crew, given a hot or cold towel to wipe your hands/face/neck with, and then shown upstairs were a small snack (sandwiches, dessert bites, homemade nachos) and refreshing drinks are waiting for you with live music playing. Every single detail of this cruise is truly unique and all the small meticulous details are carefully thought out!
07/19/2024
🌅 The couple who is staying in the presidential suite on the boat are simply amazing people. We’ve been hanging out with them and another couple from day 1 and they have made this trip everything that it has been. Tonight we have been invited to enjoy a private cocktail party and dinner tonight in their room.
The memories that I have made on this trip and the people that I have made them with have been nothing short of making this bucket list trip completely overflow with gratitude 🩷🩷🩷
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07/19/2024
I’ve has some messages asking for more pictures of our ship so wanted to share these. We have met friends staying in the Presidential Suite and also sharing some from their room.
Fun facts:
*100 guests can sail on this ship
*All rooms are suites and either have a verandah or infinite balcony. Each room can sleep 2.
*Your snorkeling gear, hiking stick, wet suite, binoculars and life jacket are all included to use. You also are given a backpack and water bottle.
*Almost a 1:1 ratio between crew and guests.
*This ship started sailing in 2019.
*All rooms have a drinking water purification system to use to fill your water bottle.
*The Celebrity Flora was designed specifically to sail in the Galápagos Islands.
*Majority of the crew are from the Galapagos and able to answer questions about the islands.
Reach out if you want to learn more about this experience.
07/19/2024
🌋 Besides the giant tortoises one of my favorite stops was yesterday - the lava fields at Santiago Island. I’ve never seen anything like it before and I was in complete awe at how lava once covered this island. Our naturalist guide said it stretched about 4 miles past where we walked and was about 17 miles wide. It was incredible!
With only 95 passengers onboard and 86 crew members on board the intimacy of this ship is unmatched. From touching down in Quito to boarding the boat in Baltra we have met some amazing people and the crew is so attentive to everyone’s needs. The staff and passengers on this cruise all create one big home away from home and family for the past few days 🩷
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🎉Have a great holiday weekend! ⛺️ We are camping this weekend so it might take me longer than normal to respond but don’t hesitate to reach out to book your next trip!
Step 1 - get bracelet. Step 2 - get candy bag. Step 3 - PARTY!!!! #travel #disneyworld #halloween #mickeysnotsoscaryhalloweenparty #party #bootoyou
Don’t mess with the 6 foot waves at Typhoon Lagoon!
Morning
☀️ Good morning from Floreana Island! Our mission today is to find Flamingos 🦩
Galapagos room
My kids would be so proud of me….I’m attempting to build my Tik Tok page on this trip 😆 Follow along for more pictures of my adventures!
Passport
Rock
🪨 📄 ✂️ pool games are always a highlight for the kids!
Soccer
⚽️ ☀️ 🌴It’s a perfect Friday at Coco Cay
Ball
This was spectacular!!! This was the very first cruise that the “Wheel of Wow” has ever been used on. It was the preshow to the Aqua Show and there are less then 50 of these around the world! All the shows on the Icon have left me in awe! Wizard of Oz and the ice skating show had amazing performers and were so expertly choreographed. Every thing on this boat is truly one of a kind!
St
☀️ Good morning from St Maarten
Ice skating
⛸️ It’s time for the ice skating show in the ship!
Crowns edge
👑 I did it! I flew above the ocean and conquered Crowns Edge! This is only a short clip from the 1 minute video that is included but it was amazing!
Slide
Why take the stairs when you can take the slide!
This was the absolute best ending to a Pixar filled day!!!
Edna
Style on parade with Edna Mode was so much fun tonight! People are so creative with all their Pixar costumes!
🏴☠️ It’s pirate night!
Toy Story breakfast has been so much fun! More pictures and detail to come!
Dance party!
Dance party in the D Lounge before bed! Our day at sea starts bright and early tomorrow with our Toy Story breakfast at 8:30am 🍽️
So many travel adventures in 2023 ✨ I can’t wait to see what 2024 brings!
💦 Many of the Royal Caribbean ships have an evening Aqua Show and they are amazing! I was in complete awe of the divers, gymnasts, and the whole stage setting. If you sail on a ship with an Aqua Show you definitely don’t want to miss seeing it!
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