Mark The Vacationeer - May The Mouse Be With You

08/10/2021

I shared my Disney World pics yesterday, but we also spent 3 days at Universal Resort last week! This was also fantastic. I highly recommend the onsite resorts, we stayed at Hard Rock and it was amazingly nice and convenient, a 5 min walk to the parks, plus Express Pass unlimited, a huge perk! I highly recommend covering Universal as well on your next trip, and I can help you out, just message or email me at [email protected]

07/10/2021

We just got back from an incredible trip to Disney World last week! We all had an amazing time, and covered a lot of ground! Here are just a few pics(all from Memory Maker, which I love). Let me know in the comments your favorite attractions, or what you are looking forward to the most on your next trip! And email me at [email protected] or message me with any questions, and if I can help you plan your next trip totally free of charge!

04/08/2021

Finally! Tons of details just dropped about the Galactic Starcruiser "Star Wars Hotel" at Disney World, including room types, a sample itinerary, included dining, pricing, and much more!

As I suspected, this is priced like a cruise, with meals, activities, and Hollywood Studios park admission included. Disney shows pricing starting at $799 per person, per night.

A booking date still is not set yet, but the Starcruiser is set to start sailing in Spring 2022.

Let me know what questions you have, and comment below what you think here!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser/experience-highlights/

Even as the Disney Cast Member guides you around our site, they will be unable to access or view any files or information on your device or anything you type.

31/07/2021

Disney World revealed a ton of new details on the upcoming Galactic Starcruiser (Star Wars Hotel). It will be opening in Spring 2022, so I expect reservations to open up soon! This will be a truly unique experience, almost like a cruise, with interconnecting stories, with direct tie-ins to Rise of the Resistance, and Smuggler's Run! As well, there are onboard experiences like the lightsaber dojo that have never been done before! I can't wait for this to open up!

Reach out to me if you are interested in knowing more, or booking your trip on the Halcyon!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/07/new-details-revealed-disney-imagineers-talk-star-wars-galactic-starcruiser-opening-spring-2022-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

Kris Wolff

Opening spring 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be a two-night, immersive adventure in a galaxy far, far away that goes beyond anything Disney has created before.

09/07/2021

Disney just announced reopening dates for the remaining onsite resorts, so by Dec 9, all Disney resorts will be open again! So if you are thinking about a trip this year or even next year, you have a lot more options now!

Message or email me at [email protected] and I can help sort through all the great choices you have for a trip, and get your perfect vacation planned!

https://wdwnt.com/2021/07/breaking-reopening-dates-announced-for-all-star-music-sports-port-orleans-riverside-and-french-quarter-resorts/

A daily-updated resource for news and information on the Disney resort around the world.

15/06/2021

Fireworks are back! Just in time for the 4th of July, Fireworks will be back nightly at Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as Disneyland!
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/fireworks-spectaculars-are-back-at-disney-parks-this-summer/

Beginning in July, just in time for the nation’s Independence Day celebrations, our incredibly popular nighttime fireworks spectaculars are returning to Disney parks!

02/06/2021

More Halloween Party details! Disney just announced specifics for pricing and dates for the newly revamped Boo Bash. This separately ticketed event gets you admission to Magic Kingdom after 7pm, and exclusive access to over 20 attractions after the park closes to other guests, plus special Cavalcades, snacks, and more! Let me help you get set to attend this great event on select nights August 10 through Halloween night!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/more-details-revealed-for-disney-after-hours-boo-bash/

Fantasy reigns at Magic Kingdom Park, especially as we get ready for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary in October and “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” Case in point, we recently announced the park will soon be your ghost host

15/05/2021

Mask Update! Based on the updated CDC guidelines, Disney is no longer requiring masks be worn outdoors at the parks, effective today! You still need to wear them on transportation, at dining locations when not seated at your table, and on attractions. They have also stopped temperature checks. Definitely a reason to follow Walt's lead...
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/ -card-faceCoverings

05/05/2021

More news on the Hotel, officially the Galactic Starcruiser. It's opening in 2022, with 2-day, 2-night packages that promise to be the most immersive experience that has created to date. The highlight has to be the reveal of a new Lightsaber, that really ignites, not just a plastic blade that lights up. I can't wait to get more details!
https://youtu.be/L3A8kdCk_fM
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser-launches-in-2022-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will take you to a galaxy far, far away starting in 2022 for an all-immersive, two-night vacation...

04/05/2021

Happy Star Wars Day! Here are 2 of my favorite pictures ever, first one taken at Star Wars Celebration 2019 in Chicago with Ian McDiarmid, and enhanced by my incredibly talented friend Brad Cornelius. And the 2nd meeting Chewbacca at Anyone else have any favorite Star Wars pictures?

25/04/2021

Still wondering about that getaway? Disney World has a great offer giving 2 free days of tickets on a 4-night package, for some big savings! This is good on check in dates through Sept 25, but you need to book by May 2! https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/2-extra-ticket-days/
Drop me a line at [email protected], or message me so I can help get your vacation expertly planned totally free of charge!

Get 2 extra days added to your ticket when you buy a select 4-night/3-day room-and-ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for arrivals most nights January 8, 2021 through September 25, 2021. Book beginning January 5, 2021.

14/04/2021

Disney just announced that they are loosening the mask policy so now you can take pictures without your mask on! Plus, they are starting to phase back in some character greetings, like with Ana and Elsa at the Norway Pavilion at Epcot.

I think we'll see more of these types of changes and additions coming really soon!

Email me at [email protected] to get a free quote for your next trip! I give you get personalized service, expertise, and the best deals, at no cost to you!

Dates through July of 2022 are already open!

Kris Wolff

09/03/2021

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure finally has an opening date! Mark your calendars for Oct 1, 2021! I love Epcot, and this is just one more great attraction and reason to love World Showcase.
This will be a fantastic family ride, "shrinking" you to Remy's size and taking you on a fun adventure through Gusteau's Kitchen. http://ow.ly/oaQh50DUDiQ

Everyone’s favorite “Little Chef” is cooking up something really big for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary, because the grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT is set for Oct. 1 of this year!

29/01/2021

Big News for the Vacationeer! We've earned the elite Gold Earmarked status with Disney! This distinction is only given to the very top performing agencies, and it's a great honor. Let me know if I can help you, or any of your friends get to the Magic. As always even gold-level planning and service with me is totally FREE!

22/01/2021

It's so fun to just look at the scale and scope of Galaxy's Edge. This is a great quick video covering all the effort that went into the details of the whole land, making this a living, breathing experience like no other!
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/disneymagicmoments-go-behind-the-magic-of-star-wars-galaxys-edge-with-walt-disney-imagineering-and-lucasfilm/

For decades, Star Wars fans dreamed of actually visiting the galaxy far, far away that we all love. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge turns that wish into reality at Disneyland park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida – a step into a

16/01/2021

We just got another look inside the "Star Wars Hotel" Galactic Starcruiser. This looks so amazing. Hopefully they can still get this open in 2021 as had planned! https://wdwnt.com/2021/01/photos-disney-executives-tour-star-wars-galactic-starcruiser-hotel-rooms/

For decades, Star Wars fans dreamed of actually visiting the galaxy far, far away that we all love. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge turns that wish into reality at Disneyland park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida – a step into a

15/12/2020

There's been a change to the timing of the Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group timing.

Starting Dec 20, instead of 7am and 2pm slots to grab a Boarding Group, it will be 7am and 1pm. This is likely to avoid folks trying to "hop" from another park to get into Hollywood Studios to try to grab a group. Park Hopping is allowed again on Jan 1. Disney is explicitly saying that unless you have a Park Pass for Hollywood Studios that day, you are not eligible to try to grab a group.

04/12/2020

I love using Photopass and Memory Maker, there is nothing like a great professional family photo in the parks, without having to contort everyone into a selfie. What's your favorite photo at Galaxys Edge? https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/11/join-forces-with-disney-photopass-service-to-capture-out-of-this-world-photos-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

I’ll start by immediately addressing the reason why probably 99.9% of you are here: Yes, Disney PhotoPass Service has launched a Magic Shot featuring the tiny star of The Mandalorian! Set your coordinates to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s

27/11/2020

keeps updating the merchandise with great new offers. I love my Savi's Workshop lightsaber, and there are other great options at Dok Ondar's as well. Savi's is an absolutely incredible experience to build your own custom saber, and Dok Ondar's is so fun to browse through, with not just lightsabers, but other unique Star Wars merchandise like Jedi and Sith Holocrons.

https://wdwnt.com/2020/11/disney-previews-new-star-wars-galaxys-edge-merchandise-during-d23-fantastic-worlds-celebration-virtual-event-cb-23-droid-arrives-tomorrow/

24/11/2020

Disney just release new real images of rooms in the upcoming Star Wars Hotel, officially named Galactic Starcruiser! This is going to be an absolutely amazing experience, more immersive than anything seen at an amusement park ever before. Check out my video with all the details below, and message me or email [email protected] to get yourself going on an amazing escape to Disney World and Galaxy's Edge. Please subscribe to my channel for more great Disney and Galaxy's Edge content!
https://youtu.be/X2_MWg9IZG4 photo credit Disney and WDWNT.com

20/11/2020

Big News! Park Hopper is back starting Jan 1 at ! There are a few changes to how it used to work, however. Park Passes are still needed for your first park each day, and you must enter that park. Then, at 2pm, you can hop over to another park for the remaining hours that day. This is great news, and really will add flexibility to your trip. It's also a significant step back toward "normal". Comment with any questions, or let me know how I can help you take advantage of this for your next trip! [email protected]

17/11/2020

Hours have been published through Jan 23 for all the parks. For now they are keeping similar hours, but shortening just a little after the Christmas and New Year week.
https://wdwnt.com/2020/11/park-hours-released-through-january-23-2021-at-walt-disney-world/

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13/11/2020

06/11/2020

I know for myself, it's so nice to have a distraction, and something to look forward to as these days get shorter. Give yourself a fun target to put on the calendar for a Magical trip, and let me do the heavy lifting at no cost to you! Contact me at [email protected] or message me here to get started!
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/09/lets-go-there-planning-a-trip-can-boost-your-happiness/

Here’s some news we can all use: new research shows that even the simple act of planning a vacation can boost your happiness and even increase your energy levels.

30/10/2020

just updated the process for getting a Rise of the Resistance boarding group. Now, instead of requiring your whole group to be in the park at 10am when the park opens, you can now grab your group at 7am from anywhere.

I think this is a great change. It will avoid much of the daily rush before park opening, as I'm sure folks that didn't get an early group will not be as likely to rush to the park. Things will spread out, as folks filter in closer to 2pm for the 2nd chance at a group.

The 2nd boarding group chance stays the same, at 2pm, and your group must be in the park to be eligible.

What are your thoughts on this change? Do you think it will make the days at more relaxing and fun?

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/disneys-hollywood-studios-piloting-new-approach-to-virtual-queue-for-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance/

23/10/2020

finally opened the rest of 2021 for reservations! Contact me at [email protected] or message me to get going on that trip to see the amazing holiday decorations and activities in the parks next year!

16/10/2020

Next up in our series is Rise of the Resistance, in Hollywood Studios' Galaxy's Edge. This is the largest and most ambitious attraction Disney has ever created, and has met with universal acclaim since it opened in December of 2019.

It's an amazingly fun, immersive, detailed ride, with 4 distinct pieces to the whole experience. It includes live action, holograms, simulators, and a 2-level trackless ride-through of a First Order Star Destroyer. This is the most in-demand attraction at all of right now, and

If you haven't been back to Disney World since December, you are missing out on an experience that only Disney could bring to life, and a great example of what makes Disney World vacations the best way to make lifetime memories.

If you don't mind spoilers, check out a full ridethrough here: https://youtu.be/eLX8tb-3K4I

Please reach out to me here, or at [email protected] to help plan your next trip to ride Rise of the Resistance, and experience all the other great Disney World attractions!

12/10/2020

Mickey is coming back! Chef Mickey's is on our family list of must-do meals each trip. We love the energy, atmosphere in the Contemporary Resort Atrium with the Monorail going by, and the food choices! And on Dec 16, the characters will be coming back as well! Reservations open up on October 17.
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/mickey-and-friends-bring-new-food-items-to-chef-mickeys-on-december-16/

02/10/2020

I'm introducing a new series of posts going over the new attractions and experiences has created over the years. is constantly innovating, adding to, and changing the experiences, making it the perfect place to head back to again and again!

First up is Mickey And Minnie's Runaway Railway. This truly innovative ride opened at Hollywood Studios March 4, 2020. It's a fantastic trackless dark ride that's perfect for families. It uses brand-new "2 1/2 D" technology that in combination with animatronics really immerses you in the environment of a Mickey short cartoon.

Even the queue has got some surprises in it, with effects not seen at any other Disney attraction. I won't spoil that. ;) But if you do want to see the whole experience, you can check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szzPYxddwbE

Mickey And Minnie's Runaway Railway has instantly become a hit, and one of the most popular rides at all of Disney World.

Has anyone had a chance to ride this yet, or have it on their must-do list for their next trip?

If you want to hear more about this, or any other experience, or want to get started with totally free planning for your next Disney World trip, email me at [email protected] or message me!