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Dana Clapso- Travel Expert Hi! I am a mom of two boys and a Travel agent that specializes in Disney and Universal vacations

🕺✨Groovy, rad, boogie down man! Disney’s Pop Century Resort has always been a popular Value Resort since it opened in la...
10/09/2024

🕺✨Groovy, rad, boogie down man! Disney’s Pop Century Resort has always been a popular Value Resort since it opened in late 2003 and for good reason. Check these features out!

🚡Skyliner Access: A quick ride to both Hollywood Studios and EPCOT (and other resorts)?! Yes, please!

💰Affordability: Don’t let the “value” part of Value Resort fool you; it’s a top-notch property with lots of fun activities and amenities 🎉.

🛏️New-ish Rooms : Queen beds, laminate floors, modern bathrooms, and tons of storage space will make you never want to go back to carpet and double beds!

🍔Food Court : Grab breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Everything POP. You’ll find classics like salmon, pasta, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and salads 🍕🥗.

🕰️🎥Nostalgia + Disney Favorites 🕰️🎥: The theming and decor are perfect for those multi-generational trips! The grandparents will love the 50s, 60s, and 70s sections 🎸, the parents will love the 80s and 90s 📼, and the kids will love the larger-than-life Disney character statues like Lady and the Tramp, Baloo and Mowgli, and even Mickey Mouse himself 🐭.

Does anyone call Disney’s Pop Century Resort your Disney home away from home?

The 80s was an era of timeless blockbusters 🎥, unforgettable characters 🌟, and classic movie magic ✨ that defined a gene...
09/09/2024

The 80s was an era of timeless blockbusters 🎥, unforgettable characters 🌟, and classic movie magic ✨ that defined a generation. Now, imagine reliving those memories today...and even with your own kids! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

During Universal Studios’ Mega Movie Parade 🎉, you can immerse yourself in the nostalgia of your favorite 80s films! From E.T. 🛸 and Back to the Future 🚗💨 to Ghostbusters 👻 and Jaws 🦈, this parade and each amazing float pays homage to the movies that shaped Gen X.

Universal really gets us ❤️. Of course, logically, we know some attractions become too tired and need replacing 😔, but it still hurts when we have to say goodbye 😢. Universal helps fill that hole in our hearts with sweet nostalgic fun like this! I’m not alone here, right? This was a fantastic idea, don’t you think? 🤩

🛳️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦The unofficial tagline of Disney Cruise Line is, “me and we time”. A cruise vacation offers so many amazing act...
08/09/2024

🛳️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦The unofficial tagline of Disney Cruise Line is, “me and we time”. A cruise vacation offers so many amazing activities for the whole family to enjoy together while also offering activities that will delight kids of all ages AND allow the adults to indulge in fine dining 🍽️. Adult-only relaxation spots 🌴, spa treatments 💆, or whatever...floats your boat 🚤. A DCL vacation is the perfect idea for a multi-generational trip where you want to have that great family time, but also some space to just exhale 😌. Who in your family would absolutely love cruising the very most? ❤️

Hold onto your hats (and steering wheels) 🧢🚗, folks! Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at Disneyland is still as wacky and wild as ev...
07/09/2024

Hold onto your hats (and steering wheels) 🧢🚗, folks! Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at Disneyland is still as wacky and wild as ever! 🎢 This quirky fan favorite has been taking us on a bizarre journey through Toad Hall (and beyond) for decades now. The story is a little odd, OK a lot odd 😜, but that’s part of its charm, right? With all the newer high-tech rides now, maybe this feisty old-school character keeps us grounded in nostalgia 🌟 and reminds us that attractions like this were once innovative, and we were in awe of them 😲. Or is it time to make way for something new in Fantasyland? 🏰

Alright YOU be the judge! 👉 Is it time for Mr. Toad to go on his last weird and wild ride, or would Disneyland just never be the same without him? 🐸

📚 Summer book reading challenges may be over, kids, but the reading never ends at All the Books You Can Read in Seuss La...
06/09/2024

📚 Summer book reading challenges may be over, kids, but the reading never ends at All the Books You Can Read in Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. In fact, several times a day, stories come to life during lively performances of “Oh! The Stories You’ll Hear” 🎭 right outside the store. The Cat in the Hat, the Grinch and more step right out of the pages of these Dr. Seuss classics! No lines, just pure theme park magic! ✨

To really enjoy this one, grab an Icee® from Moose Juice, Goose Juice, 🥤 🧘‍♂️sit crisscross applesauce on the ground and take a moment to appreciate that you’re making memories! 💖 🎩 What is your favorite Dr. Seuss story?

🍷🍴The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is now in full swing , so let’s chat a little about those food kiosk offe...
05/09/2024

🍷🍴The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is now in full swing , so let’s chat a little about those food kiosk offerings. Not everyone is a foodie 🍽️, and some of those menu items can sound a little scary 😅. For the less adventurous, here’s a list of more simple small plates I think you’ll enjoy:

🍲Canada: Cheddar Cheese Soup

🧀Macatizers: Classic Mac and Cheese

🍟🥒Fry Basket: Fry Flight and Fried Pickle Spears

🥩🍠Belgium: Beer-Braised Beef and Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes

🥧Greece: Spanakopita (Spinach and Cheese in a flaky pastry)

🍷🍽️ 😋 What’s your Food and Wine Festival style? Are you looking for the familiar favorites, or are you ready to try something wild and totally outside your comfort zone?

🚨Breaking News!! Beginning September 9thguests can experience TRON Lightcycle/ Run through a standby queue or as a Light...
04/09/2024

🚨Breaking News!! Beginning September 9thguests can experience TRON Lightcycle/ Run through a standby queue or as a Lightning Lane Single Pass experience. What are your thoughts on this change?

Skip the stress and book with me!Let me handle the details so you can focus on creating unforgettable memories! My servi...
04/09/2024

Skip the stress and book with me!

Let me handle the details so you can focus on creating unforgettable memories! My services are 100% complementary when you book your vacation with me.

My services include:
• Help with dining reservations
• Itinerary planning
• FREE Planning Guides
• Client folder mailed to you with my tips and resources

Message me today or fill out my form here: https://pages.letsdisney.com/disney-trip-questionnaire-danaclapso to begin planning

Check out my latest Client Review!
03/09/2024

Check out my latest Client Review!

🌪️🌧️⚡️Hurricanes, tropical storms, and tropical depressions, OH MY! Cruising during hurricane season will give you the l...
03/09/2024

🌪️🌧️⚡️Hurricanes, tropical storms, and tropical depressions, OH MY! Cruising during hurricane season will give you the lowest prices, but there’s a reason for that. If this is the best time of year for you and your crew, here are a few helpful tips:

📅 Hurricane season officially goes from June through November. If you are considering August, September, and October, just know you are likely looking at the highest possibility of weather issues. Sailings out of Florida to the Caribbean will be the sailings most impacted.

🛡️Get travel protection! Just do it - no matter when you sail

✈️ Book flights early in the day for less chance of cancellations or delays. Also arrive at least one day before embarkation day, just in case flights get canceled. You may find you have to hop in a car and hit the road!

🌊Go with the flow! Cruise lines reallllllly don’t want to cancel sailings, so they will do all they can to avoid that including changing itineraries to avoid weather issues.

😱Don’t let this time of year scare you away, though! ☀️The weather is usually nice and warm, and prices typically can’t be beat. 😎 Just go into it with knowledge and a game plan. Have you cruised during hurricane season before? Do you have another tip to share with us?

I just booked my client's Birthday trip to Disney and staying at Pop Century! Pop Century is my favorite value resort wi...
02/09/2024

I just booked my client's Birthday trip to Disney and staying at Pop Century! Pop Century is my favorite value resort with access to the Skyliner! If you are ready to book your Disney World trip celebrating something special, fill out my form here: https://pages.letsdisney.com/disney-trip-questionnaire-danaclapso or DM me!

Happy Labor Day! What are you doing today?
02/09/2024

Happy Labor Day! What are you doing today?

📱💻 If only “I’M ON VACATION” always meant “I’M NOT WORKING”. 🏖️😅 The hard truth is many people still have to conduct bus...
02/09/2024

📱💻 If only “I’M ON VACATION” always meant “I’M NOT WORKING”. 🏖️😅 The hard truth is many people still have to conduct business even when on vacation. 🤫 It can be a little challenging to find quiet spaces to work at Walt Disney World. 🎢 Sure, you have your resort hotel room, but sometimes you want a change of scenery. If you know you’ll have to put in some hours at the house of Mouse, you’ll want to explore staying at a deluxe resort or Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Whether it’s a serene lounge 🛋️, a quiet corner outside on the lush grounds or even a spot in one of the conference centers, you can get the job done without feeling confined to your room at these resorts.

🗂️ Have you ever had to work while on vacation? Where’s your Disney home office? 🏢

🇮🇹🏨Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort does an incredible job of making guests feel as though they’ve ...
02/09/2024

🇮🇹🏨Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort does an incredible job of making guests feel as though they’ve stepped onto to the streets of Italy, and looking around, it’s easy to see why it’s in their Signature Collection. But even though the amenities are top notch and you may feel like royalty staying here, it’s not all “fine dining and dress code” when it comes to dining.

🥪Take Sal’s Market Deli for example. Just a short walk from the harbor, it has the cozy vibe of a neighborhood deli. Offering Italian classics like handmade pizzas, sandwiches, salads, meats, cheeses, and fresh fruit, even the pickiest in your party will find something they like.

🍽️ What’s great is you can dine in, eat outside on the vast piazza or take it to go and enjoy a quiet meal on your balcony.

✈️🇮🇹 I’ve got to say, if a trip to Italy is on your bucket list but not within the budget, this IS the Universal hotel for you! Who has some advice or tips for staying here? Let’s hear them!⬇️

Jumping into September, ready for one of my favorite months of the year! 🥳 August was a blast! I got away to Myrtle Beac...
01/09/2024

Jumping into September, ready for one of my favorite months of the year! 🥳 August was a blast! I got away to Myrtle Beach, SC with 2 of my best friends and we had a weekend of sun (some rain), fun and laughs! I celebrated my littlest one's first birthday, had some Disney trips in the mix with family and hit a big milestone for my business- 450k! I also got the opportunity to begin planning some amazing trips for my clients. Here is all that I booked for August:

📸Memory Maker
🎟Walt Disney World Tickets X4
💛 Disneyland's Pixar Place Hotel
🚝 Disney's Contemporary Resort
🏖 Disney's Beach Club Resort room only
🛼Disney's Pop Century room only
🦁 Disney's Art of Animation Resort- Family Suite
🎼 Disney's All Star Music Resort- Family Suite

Thank you to all my clients for trusting me with your magical vacations. I greatly value your trust and confidence and appreciate your loyalty to my small business! I couldn't reach my goals without all my amazing clients, family & friends! 💜

⭐️FACT: The more you know, the better your experience.🚂Riding the Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort will like...
27/08/2024

⭐️FACT: The more you know, the better your experience.

🚂Riding the Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort will likely be the highlight of your Harry Potter lovers’ trip. AND it’s a great way to save your tired feet if you want to quickly park hop. BUT did you know that you MUST have a park-to-park ticket in order to ride? Many people have to upgrade once at the parks (and at a higher price) because they didn’t realize this. 😰

➡️ Don’t be a Muggle and waste time or money, have ME do it for you from the beginning. Ok, I’m just full of Hogwarts Express tips for you today, here’s another: you can and should ride from both parks. Each direction is a totally different experience.

👋 Who else is a sucker for the Hogwarts Express and mayyyybe gets a little emotional when you arrive “home” to Hogwarts Castle?!

➡️P.S. Keep following along with me so you’re always in the know!

🐶❤️🐶OK dog-loving friends, weigh in here. It’s awesome that Walt Disney World has several dog-friendly hotels and the Be...
26/08/2024

🐶❤️🐶OK dog-loving friends, weigh in here. It’s awesome that Walt Disney World has several dog-friendly hotels and the Best Friends Pet Care boarding nearby to make it easy for your fur babies to vacation with or near you. But not all pups do well with travel, change or separation. 😕 So I’m curious how you handle it.

✈️🚗When it comes time to plan that family vacation, is your pup coming with you or enjoying a staycation and getting a sweet souvenir from you when you get home to that wagging tail? 🐾

🤠🐍🏺Paging fans of Dr. Jones! The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been entertainin...
25/08/2024

🤠🐍🏺Paging fans of Dr. Jones! The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been entertaining guests for thirty five years! It’s timeless fun that needs to be on your itinerary for sure, BUT...don’t just buzz by this area after the show or in a rush to get to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Like Indy, there’s more to this area than meets the eye. Here are some details that you won’t want to miss:

😂Find the rope with the ominous “Do Not Pull” sign and give it a little tug—if you dare and listen closely!

🔎Take a closer look at the table filled with artifacts. These props are carefully curated to make you feel like you’ve stepped into Indy’s world of archaeology and adventure.

🍦Grab a quick bite at the Epic Eats stand, where you can get funnel cakes, ice cream and drinks.

➡️ Have you taken time to notice these details or grab an epic snack? Or are you usually on the go-go-go after the show? 🏃‍♀️

🫣💥We’ve got some controversy folks! Remember when it was said that food is always better Mickey shaped? Some Walt Disney...
24/08/2024

🫣💥We’ve got some controversy folks! Remember when it was said that food is always better Mickey shaped? Some Walt Disney World visitors want to retract that statement after the recent big waffle change at Magic Kingdom’s Sleepy Hollow. 🧇

Previously, the hand-held version came with mixed fruit and chocolate-hazelnut spread on a round waffle. Today, it’s Mickey shaped with bananas, chocolate-hazelnut drizzle and whipped cream and requires a fork and knife to enjoy. 🍽️

🍓🫐🍯While you can order a side of berries and chocolate-hazelnut spread, each will add an additional dollar to your total. What do you think? 👍Was this an improvement or 👎would you like to see the older, hand-held version return?

🍀 If you’re lucky enough to have scored Oogie Boogie Bash tickets than you are lucky enough! 🔥This party is THE hottest ...
23/08/2024

🍀 If you’re lucky enough to have scored Oogie Boogie Bash tickets than you are lucky enough! 🔥This party is THE hottest ticket around and for good reason, this bash is BOOdaciously awesome! From your favorite characters in their spooky best, an incredible parade, candy and villains galore-seeing is believing! Who is headed to Oogie Boogie Bash this year? 💚🎃🎩😈

🍔🍱 Enjoy Burgers with a twist at The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk! Serving dishes tha...
22/08/2024

🍔🍱 Enjoy Burgers with a twist at The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk! Serving dishes that are as Instagrammable as they are delicious, this restaurant’s fusion of burgers and sushi is a definite crowd pleaser. Order surf, turf or their signature blend...burgushi! Dining here is as much of an experience as it is a fantastic meal. 🌟

🥤OH and they have incredible hand-spun milkshakes that make the perfect end to what just might be your favorite meal EVER! Have you been to The Cowfish? Sound intriguing? What do you think? Talk to me in the comments! ⬇️

𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗬𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ✨2025 Disneyland packages are open to book!!What else is exciting!?! Next year, 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗬𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 will be celeb...
21/08/2024

𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗬𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ✨
2025 Disneyland packages are open to book!!
What else is exciting!?! Next year, 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗬𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 will be celebrating 70 years! 🎉
Book a package now with only a $200 deposit onsite & offsite and lock in rates and availability!
Fill out this form to start planning your Disneyland vacation! https://pages.letsdisney.com/disney-trip-questionnaire-danaclapso

📝👶🏰 When I’m asked about planning a day for the littles in Disneyland, my number one piece of advice is to not OVER plan...
21/08/2024

📝👶🏰 When I’m asked about planning a day for the littles in Disneyland, my number one piece of advice is to not OVER plan because you never quite know what will really resonate with them. You may plan every minute and stalk the internet for all the “must do” attractions when in actuality, you may find yourselves spending three days straight right here in Mickey’s Toontown...and that would still be the greatest trip ever.🤩Kiddos will love the rides, palling around with their favorite characters and getting to touch ALL the things...no one says “no” in Toontown. 🤔 What do you think your youngest Mouseketeer will love most about this sweet part of the park made especially with them in mind?

Disneyland 2025 dates open tomorrow!!! Send me a DM if you are ready to begin planning your trip!
20/08/2024

Disneyland 2025 dates open tomorrow!!! Send me a DM if you are ready to begin planning your trip!

🧙‍♀️Casting spells and fighting the Decepticons over in Universal Studios will certainly work up an appetite, and a hero...
20/08/2024

🧙‍♀️Casting spells and fighting the Decepticons over in Universal Studios will certainly work up an appetite, and a hero like you shouldn’t settle for basic theme park fare. 🚃🍰The San Francisco Pastry Company is a quaint spot that shouldn’t be skipped. Their bacon jam grilled cheese is out of this world, and you haven’t lived until you’ve had one of their cream horns. 📍Where is your Universal go-to quick spot for a lighter lunch or satisfying snack for your sweet tooth?

NEW Universal Orlando Package Offer and it is BETTER THAN EVER! 🍽️✨ DM me for a free quote!🎢 Get ready for the vacation ...
16/08/2024

NEW Universal Orlando Package Offer and it is BETTER THAN EVER! 🍽️✨ DM me for a free quote!

🎢 Get ready for the vacation package you’ve been dreaming of:

• 🤯 Up to $1,000 Food & Beverage Card per room!
• 🏨 4+ nights at amazing Universal Orlando hotels
• 🎟️ 2-Park or 3-Park tickets for 4 or 5 thrilling days
• 📸 Free 5x7 Souvenir Photo and so much more!

EAT, PLAY, and STAY like never before! From full-service restaurants to quick bites, this promo adds flavor to every Universal adventure! 🌟

This is the Universal Orlando package you’ve been asking for - now it’s here! 🍔🍕🍣🎭

· Booking Window: Begins today!

· Travel Window: November 7, 2024 through April 10, 2025

· Blockout Dates: December 20, 2024 - January 4, 2025

Message me today for a free, personalized quote!

🎶🎢 “I got this feeling inside my bones”...you’re going to LOVE THIS! 🩷 A much anticipated family-friendly area at Univer...
16/08/2024

🎶🎢 “I got this feeling inside my bones”...you’re going to LOVE THIS! 🩷 A much anticipated family-friendly area at Universal Studios is now open and if the littles in your life (at least 36" tall) love the "Trolls" movie franchise, you’re in luck! 🌥️At the brand new Dreamworks Land, join Poppy, Branch and the rest of the troll pals for a ride on the Trollercoaster. What a perfect name! It’s short, sweet and just enough thrill for an introduction to roller coasters.

🛝🍦🎤There’s also a playground, sweet treats, entertainment, character meets and so much to explore throughout the land. They built this vibrant animation-comes-to-life environment with young families in mind, and they definitely hit the mark! 🎯

😱 The “Trolls” fun features are just a small part of what makes Dreamworks Land so special and a place you’ll want to bring the kids. Experience Kung-Fu Panda and Shrek inspired rides, shows and play areas too! 🌎 Universal isn’t just for teens or adults and this is just more proof!

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