Fantastical Vacations by Monika

07/29/2024

We get information about the Destiny starting July 30th!! I’m pretty excited to see what they have up their sleeve!

07/29/2024

Let’s have some fun on this Monday!

I’m going to Morocco!! 🇲🇦

I haven’t decided if I’ll go to actual Morocco or if I’m headed to EPCOT 🤣

Where are you headed??

07/28/2024

Name that resort!

Where the heck am I?

07/27/2024

Let’s talk some favorites in the snack category!

Bronze: French fries…I know I know but guys, I love fries! I will eat them every time 🤣

Silver: Cream cheese pretzel…I love it! Get that with a strawberry lemonade slush and it’s so good.

Gold: This pie ya’ll. It’s the best snack at MK and possibly in any park!!

What do you think? Did any of these make it unto your medal podium??

07/25/2024

As your summer vacations come to an end and school is just around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about Fall break, Christmas break, and winter break vacations!

You can currently book Disney Cruise line into the early months of 2026! Or book out until October 2025 at Walt Disney World! Disneyland will be opening up their 2025 dates within the next couple weeks!

I’d love to help you plan your next Magical adventure! Reach out anytime! Free quote tailored to your needs!
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07/24/2024

Big changes rolling out to Genie+ today! First off, it’s no longer Genie+! Scroll through to see what has changed!

Were you one that made selections today? Are you in the parks today using it? Report back! I’m curious what people think so far!

07/23/2024

Pretty excited to hear all the deets on the newest Disney ship being added to the fleet!

Your legend begins! A three-day reveal event of the Disney Destiny starts July 30: http://di.sn/6188cELUp 🚢✨

07/20/2024

This castle view from the train station is a favorite of mine. Watching the parade from up here is pretty magical too but very limited space!
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07/19/2024

The second I walk out of a Disney resort in June 🤣 I can’t see! Plus those little hairs escape immediately! Humidity here is just unreal and i’m from Oklahoma. I know humidity! But I’d still rather be in Florida than anywhere else 😍

07/19/2024

One of my favorite things to do on vacation are family photos! We’ve done beach photos and last year for the kids first Disney trip, we did family photos at the Boardwalk Resort. I love these pictures and memories so much!

For our family of 8 trip in January we decided to do Animal Kingdom lodge! I love the vibe here. I love the decor and the Savannah being in the background. I’m so excited! Kids are already asking to do BOMA afterwards lol

What do you think of the outfits/colors I have picked out??

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07/16/2024

I wanted to share something that maybe some people don’t know.

I love talking Disney which is why I became a travel advisor - but it is also how I support my family. I do not have a salary; my income is 100% commission based. When I spend time providing multiple quotes and thoughtfully answering questions and providing valuable insight, only to have that information used for someone to book a trip on their own, my work goes unpaid. The fact that booking through me costs *exactly* the same as booking directly through Disney is a frustration.

Disney includes the cost of an agent in their prices, so my help is something every single Disney guest is already paying for, whether they take advantage of it or not. This set up is a unique win-win situation not found in many industries, where you can support a small business without spending any more than you already are. I’ve heard people say “I like doing all the planning,” but when you use an agent, you can still do as much planning as you like!

Another thing worth noting, is that when a trip isn’t booked through me, I can no longer provide assistance, even with a “quick question.” I don’t say this to get your business. I’m just spreading awareness of the misinterpretations that people may have about travel advisors. I love helping you!

All of this is why, when I say “Thank you” to those who have booked with me, or plan to in the future, or have sent referrals my way, or support my page, I truly mean it!! 🖤

*also, look at my cute family 🥹🥹

07/15/2024

Some of my favorite Deluxe Resorts are on the Monorail. Out of these 3 I’d pick Polynesian! Many room options all the way up to a water bungalow 😍😍

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07/14/2024

Follow for Disney random facts but not for how to save for retirement 🤷‍♀️

07/13/2024

Let’s talk about Descendants Rise of Red.

My take away:
•Very cute! My kids have liked all these movies.
•The songs were totally on point! So fun to listen to.
•The tribute to Cameron Boyce…🥹🥹 perfect 💕
•The teen queen of hearts seems way off from adult queen of hearts lol like no accent.
•The barking serpent eye villain is who? 🤣🤣

What are your thoughts??

07/13/2024

Sorcerer Mickey is the best of the best!! I had my son dress up as him last Halloween and it was pretty cute! Do you miss the sorcerer hat at Hollywood? I only saw it once and if I’m being honest, I don’t even remember it 🤣🤣

07/12/2024

When they accidentally match and you’re here for it! They had a daddy/daughter day at EPCOT and had the best time 💕

07/11/2024

Rude right??

But seriously, Disney limits guests to 30 days on property. I think they do this because they know that plenty of us would truly try to live in Disney World!

07/11/2024

New episode out all about the “refurb” of Genie+. Spoiler, it’s no longer called genie+!

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07/07/2024

Just booked a couples only trip for the “M” family! They’ll enjoy 3 nights at Port Orleans Riverside, 2 days in the parks, and a night at Mickeys Christmas party! A nice little getaway for just mom and dad 🫶🏼

07/07/2024

Do you have a favorite Mickey? As in his outfit (we all know he’s the same Mickey 😉).

We love sorcerer Mickey!!

07/05/2024

“Man catching beignets!” Lottie says but…she’s a liar 🤣 y’all, I’m sorry but they ain’t good. Skip these at Magic Kingdom and skip on over to Port Orleans French Quarter and do yourself a favor and get the Mickey beignets.

07/04/2024

My very first Disney trip was in 2009. I went with my cute boyfriend and he proposed exactly one year after we started dating. That date was July 4th. This is where he popped the question. At Walt’s statue during the July 4th fireworks! So glad I said yes 🥰
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07/03/2024

We rode Tiana’s!!!!

It was close to not happening due to technical difficulties closing it down plus later on having weather closures! Geez.

made me these special Tiana ears and had them delivered to my resort because that’s what she does! Sarah goes above and beyond for her customers and I could not have asked for a cuter pair of ears!

As you can imagine, there were Tiana ears everywhere because it was the second day of it opening. But I was the ONLY one with ears that looked like this! I love her creativity and her unique ears so much.

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07/02/2024

Y’all, my bad foot was KILLING me on the 4th day of our trip. Plus because of walking in soaked shoes and socks due to rain, I got blisters on both feet. I was NOT close to my resort so instead, I went to the Contemporary since we were at Magic Kingdom.

I found the best resting place with this huge very quiet couch. I nursed my feet, grabbed a coke in my resort cup (filled both so I wouldn’t have to walk back to refill 🤣), did some work, and NAPPED 🤣 only twenty mins but gosh. That nap helped me last until closing on our last night.

I hated leaving Lynnox and Josh but ya know, o knew my limits and I stopped being able to walk essentially. It’s ok to take breaks. I strongly encourage them actually. Plus, I was soooo cold by the time it was time to leave bc of the AC 🤣

07/01/2024

Here’s your July “need to know dates” 🧨

If you have any questions about anything, hit me up! I’d love to chat 🥰

06/30/2024

That’s a wrap on this years get together! Being a part of Fantastical Vacations for a year now has been rewarding, hard, magical, and the most fun I’ve had doing a “job”. I appreciate what I learned this week at our Annual Agency Meeting (my first one!) and will never take this team for granted!

My why: Help families like mine make their forever memories with their families.

Never stop dreaming, friends! 😊

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06/30/2024

A lot of weather delays today but we have officially ridden Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! It did not disappoint 😍😍