25/09/2024
Seasonal treats are always some of my favorites! Check out this amazing guide from The Kingdom Insider for the Halloween treats available at Disneyland right now. đť
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Seasonal treats are always some of my favorites! Check out this amazing guide from The Kingdom Insider for the Halloween treats available at Disneyland right now. đť
There are just two dates left with tickets available for Mickeyâs Not So Scary Halloween Party for 2024! đ If you want to go October 20 or 21 message me today before theyâre gone!
Big news from Walt Disney World! The virtual queue is gone for TRON Lightcycle / Run. Starting today, guests are able to ride using a regular standby line or by purchasing a Lightning Lane Single Pass.
This will definitely change up park strategies for Magic Kingdom! The line grew very quickly this morning, so I wouldnât recommend riding TRON at rope drop. If you are a Walt Disney World Resort guest and have Early Entry, that may be a good time to ride TRON using the standby line. However, Iâve seen TRON open late multiple times, so planning to ride during Early Entry is a little risky.
Right now my best strategy would be to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train during Early Entry and purchase the Lightning Lane Single Pass for TRON if you hope to ride both in one day without long waits. If you want to avoid purchasing either Lightning Lane Single Pass, you could try riding TRON just before the park closes. Itâs so cool to ride at night! Iâll be keeping an eye on those later wait times for clients traveling soon and wanting to try this strategy. If youâre planning to ride at night, be sure itâs not a party night! Remember Magic Kingdom closes at 6 pm on nights with Mickeyâs Not-so-Scary Halloween Party unless you have a party ticket.
Iâll be following wait times over the next several weeks and updating clients on best strategies. Just one of the many things I can help you with to make your vacation go smoothly. If youâre thinking about a visit in 2024 or 2025, message me today and letâs get planning!
Good luck to everyone running this weekend! đââď¸
Today is the opening day of the Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT! đĽđˇThis is one of my favorite festivals. This year it runs until November 23rd so thereâs still plenty of time to plan your visit. Message me today and letâs get started!
The holidays begin at Disneyland Resort on November 15th! đ Message me today to plan your visit during the most magical time of year!
An amazing new promo dropped today for Universal Orlando Resort!! Book a select package and receive a dining card up to $1,000! đ¤Š
Message me for details and to get booked!
The foodie guide is here for EPCOTâs Food & Wine Festival! Itâs not too late to plan your visit to one of my favorite festivals. đ Message me today and letâs get you booked!
SO MUCH NEWS from D23! đ What are you most excited to see??
Special offer for guests traveling to Universal Orlando Resort in 2024! đ¨ If youâre still looking to plan a vacation this year, you can save up to $1300 on select vacation packages. And when you book with an Academy Travel Incorporated affiliate like me, you can receive a $50 gift card to spend on your visit! Message me today because these deals are ending August 14th.
Exciting new details about the Ministry of Magic coming to Universal Epic Universe in 2025! Who is ready to plan a visit to Universal Orlando Resort??
Here we go! The new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass are live today!âĄď¸Lightning Lane Multi Pass is replacing Genie+ and there are some important changes you need to know if youâre heading to Walt Disney World soon. Save this post with the most important updates and then head to www.academytravel.com for your step-by-step guide to make the most of your Disney day.
Get your guide here âĄď¸ https://www.academytravel.com/disney/how-to-use-new-lightning-lane-multi-pass-at-walt-disney-world/
How does everyone feel about this change?? As a planner, Iâm excited to be able to book Lightning Lanes in advance!
Happy birthday Disneyland! 𼳠Disneyland Park opened 69 years ago today on July 17, 1955. We are now officially on the road to the 70th anniversary. I canât wait to see what next yearâs celebration brings! đ
If you have a Frozen fan, donât skip Epcot on your Walt Disney World vacation! I often hear people say you can skip Epcot with younger kids, but I disagree. Epcot has some of my favorite attractions with no height requirement - Frozen Ever After, Remyâs Ratatouille Adventure, and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana - to name a few. But most importantly, itâs the ONLY place at Disney World where you can meet Anna and Elsa. If that is a must-do for your little Frozen fan, make sure you include an Epcot day and a visit to Royal Sommerhus on your itinerary!
The artwork for the 2025 is here! đ Who is ready to run this year?? Registration opens soon! đââď¸
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Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are now available to the public! đ You can also purchase your tickets for Jollywood Nights starting today even if you are not a Walt Disney World resort guest. If youâre planning a holiday trip and want to attend one of these special events, message me TODAY and letâs start planning! đ
Big news today from Disney Cruise Line! đłď¸
JUST ANNOUNCED đŁ Disney cruise vacations (and a new ship!) are coming to Japan in early 2029 đ˘â¨: http://di.sn/61829oyvr
Tianaâs Bayou Adventure is OPEN at Walt Disney World!! đ I canât wait to join Louis and Princess Tiana on their adventure the next time Iâm in Magic Kingdom. Who has ridden it already? What did you think??
Discounts are here for the holiday season at Walt Disney World! đ You can save up to 30% on rooms for stays most nights from November 24 to December 25, 2024. Visiting sooner? Other savings are available for select stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from October 6 to November 21, 2024.
My favorite part of this new offer is that guests get FREE Park Hopper benefits when you upgrade to a Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package that includes non-discounted 4-day (or longer) date-based theme park tickets! I always recommend adding Park Hopper to your tickets at this time of year because of the holiday parties at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. With Park Hopper tickets, you can visit those parks on party days when crowds are low then hop to another park in the evening.
Message me today and letâs start planning your magical holiday vacation! đ
Big changes are coming to Genie+! For one thing, the name will change to âLightning Lane Multi Pass.â
For my Disneyland clients, it looks like it will operate exactly the same as Genie+, just with a different name.
For my Walt Disney World clients, you will have the ability to pre-select three lightning lanes. If you are traveling on or after this change takes place on July 24, we will navigate this change together!
Coming Soon: Plan Ahead with Lightning Lane Entry at Walt Disney World Starting July 24!
More Info Here: https://thekingdominsider.com/coming-soon-plan-ahead-with-lightning-lane-entry-at-walt-disney-world-starting-july-24/
Book your trip now:⨠https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/social/TKI
Itâs this week and Disney has announced the return of Mickeyâs Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights! đ But can we please, please, please get the Cinderella Castle dream lights back this year???
Who else misses this part of the Holidays at ?!
Itâs time!!! Holiday updates for Walt Disney World are here!!đ
I couldnât let this đââď¸ go by without a shoutout to Run Disney! This year I finally checked a half marathon off my bucket list and ran the Princess Half with friends. It was SO fun! If youâve ever considered a Disney race, I highly recommend it. Registration opens this month for the 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon weekend which also includes a 5k and 10k. And registration will open later this summer for the 2025 Princess Half Marathon and Springtime Surprise weekends at Walt Disney World. If youâre interested in any of these races send me a message and letâs get you registered and booked!
Letâs-a go to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood! đ You will only find this super fun land in California until the opening of Universal Orlando Resortâs Epic Universe next year. I canât wait for this to be on both coasts next summer!
The best way to experience Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood is by purchasing the Early Access ticket. This add-on ticket lets you into this area of the park an hour before the regular park opening time. Plus it gives you one-time express access to the special 60th anniversary studio tour before 11 am. Itâs the perfect way to start your day!
Want to plan your visit to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood? Message me today for free planning help!
We felt like rockstars at Disneyâs All-Star Music Resort! đś We stayed in a family suite for the first time and loved it!
The family suite sleeps up to 6 with a queen bed in the bedroom and two queen-size pull down beds in the living space. When the beds are folded up, there is a couch and dining table that store underneath them to save space. We used the dining table almost every day because this suite has a kitchen with a full-size fridge! I loved all of those features, but my favorite part of the family suite is that it has TWO BATHROOMS! đ Both bathrooms have a door separating the vanity area from the shower and toilet which made getting ready a breeze.
The family suites at All-Star Music are a great option for bigger families on a budget. Now that our youngest is three, we need a room that sleeps at least five people, and this was perfect. We will definitely be back!!
Interested in staying here? Message me today and letâs start planning your trip! đ
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Costco really testing my willpowerâŚ. đ Both the pirate ship and haunted house are currently on sale! My daughter loves âthe houseâ and it might need to come home with us! đť
The new âDreams That Soarâ drone show at @waltdisneyworld is amazing!! 𤊠This show is scheduled to run at 9:00 pm and 10:45 pm nightly from May 24 through September 2, 2024. Double check your app for times in case they change later this summer. The show is at Disney Springs which means you donât even need a park ticket to watch it. It would be a great evening activity for your arrival night or a rest day. The viewing area is located on the west side of Disney Springs between the Cirque du Soleil Theatre and Aerophile. The line for the 9:00 pm show opened at 7:30 and filled quickly so definitely arrive early! Video credit goes to my husband who was in Orlando for work and got to see the show opening week! He was in front of Jaleo and had this amazing view. Jaleo is also offering a tasting experience that allows you to watch the show from their patio. This would be a great way to make sure you can watch without having to wait in the line for the viewing area. Itâs available to book on Open Table. Iâll link their site in my stories! Who else wants to plan a summer visit to see this cool new show?? đđźââď¸ #disneyworld #waltdisneyworld #dreamsthatsoar #droneshow #disneyshow #disneysprings #jaleo #disneytravel #disneytip #disneyworldorlando #orlando
You donât want to miss this new show in EPCOT! Forces of Nature by AntiGravity is so cool. It only happens Saturday-Wednesday in World Celebration in EPCOT so plan your park days accordingly. Remember to check the app in the morning for show times! #disneyworld #waltdisneyworld #epcot #antigravity #forcesofnature #worldcelebration #disneyshow #disneytip #disneytravelspecialist
Anyone else have a case of the Mondays? đ˘ I love seeing Joy and Sadness in Disneyâs California Adventure on Pixar Pier. You can usually find them at Pixar Promenade over by the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind ride. Be sure to check the app for times! Right now you can meet even more Pixar characters during Pixar Fest! Who is ready to plan a @disneyland trip this summer? Message me today and letâs get you booked! #disneyland #disneyscaliforniaadventure #californiaadventure #sadness #insideout #pixarpier #pixarfest #pixarpromenade #pixarcharacters #mondaymood #disneytravelspecialist
Pro tip - booking your next trip helps chase those post-Disney blues away! đ Have you started making vacation plans for 2025 yet? Did you know @waltdisneyworld has opened their 2025 packages through October? Now is the time to book for best availability! Itâs also the way to get the best rate. When new promotions come out, I always check my current clients first to see if it applies to them. If you wait to book your trip until an offer has been released, you might miss it since they can fill quickly. Message me today and letâs start planning your next trip! #waltdisneyworld #disneyworld #disneytrip #disneyadult #swiftie #icryalotbutiamsoproductive #disneyblues #ttpd #disneytravelspecialist #disneytravelagent #disneyblues
Thereâs nothing like landing at MCO and knowing youâre about to have a magical week! Send this to the person you want to be sitting next to you on the plane. đŤśđť #florida #mco #orlando #floridatravel #disneytravelspecialist #waltdisneyworld #universalorlando
Anxiety level 10/10 but 100% worth it! Hagridâs Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is THE most popular ride at @universalorlando for good reason. It is my favorite ride and a must-do in my opinion. It is NOT included with Express Pass, so even if you opt to pay for that service, you will need to be strategic to get on Hagridâs without a long wait. The best time to ride Hagridâs is during Early Park Admission. If youâre a guest at one of the Universal Orlando Resort hotels, you can enter the park an hour early which is a huge benefit! You can also go to Early Park Admission if you purchase multi-day park tickets through a travel agent (like me!) but I highly recommend staying on property. We stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel last week and went to Early Park Admission at Universalâs Islands of Adventure. We lined up at the park entrance about 45 minutes before Early Admission started and only had a few people ahead of us. As you can see, the crowd behind us grew quickly! We were able to ride Hagridâs with a very short wait and my big girls got to ride twice using child swap since my youngest isnât tall enough to ride yet. We finished both rides and went to the wand show at Ollivanderâs before Early Park Admission ended. By park opening the wait for Hagridâs was already over an hour. It was totally worth waking up early! Are you ready to plan a trip to the Wizarding World? Message me today to start planning! #universalorlando #wizardingworld #wizardingworldofharrypotter #islandsofadventure #hogsmeade #hagridsmagicalmotorbikeadventure #hagridsmotorbikeadventure #universalstudios #orlando #harrypotter #universaltravelagent
A new summer offer was released today for @waltdisneyworld resort stays! âď¸ Save up to 30% off select stays! Message me for details and free travel planning. 𩷠#waltdisneyworld #disneyworld #disneyworldresorts #disneytrip #disneytravelspecialist #disneytravelagent
Anyone else only a morning person at Disney? đ My favorite time of day in the parks is in the morning right after Rope Drop (the actual park opening time when they drop the ropes to open the lands and attractions). The temperatures and crowds are lower and you can get so much done! Then take a break at your hotel when it gets hot in the afternoon and come back for the evening refreshed and ready to go. You might not be able to make it ârope drop TO closeâ in the parks, but try ârope drop AND closeâ on your next trip! #disneyworld #waltdisneyworld #ropedrop #disneytips #onlyamorningpersonatdisney #disneyland #disneyadult #disneyplanning #disneytravelspecialist
Send this to a friend who loves Pandora! Disney CEO, Bob Iger, confirmed today that @disneyland will be getting an Avatar-based Land like Pandora at @waltdisneyworld! I absolutely love this land so I canât wait to see something similar come to the West Coast! #disneyland #disneynews #pandora #worldofavatar #avatar #waltdisneyworld #disneytips #disneytravelspecialist #disneytravelagent
Did somebody say flowers?? đ¸ EPCOTâs Flower & Garden Festival started today! I absolutely love this festival and all the gorgeous topiaries. This yearâs festival will run until May 27, 2024 so we still have time to get you there! And we can even book your spring 2025 visit for next yearâs festival now!! #disneyworld #waltdisneyworld #epcot #epcotflowerandgardenfestival #epcotfestival #flowerandgardenfestival #flowerandgarden #disneytravelspecialist #disneytravelagent #disneytravel
How cute are they?! đ We had a blast dancing with the Aristocats during the Disney Holiday Dance Party at @disneyland. Seeing these rare characters felt more like an after hours event, but this is included with your park ticket during the Holidays at Disneyland! You can see other characters as well, so stop by multiple times if you can. I definitely recommend this fun, interactive show if you are visiting for the holidays! #disneyland #disneyholidays #disneyholidaydanceparty #aristocats #disneycharacters #disneylandchristmas #holidaysatdisneyland #disneylandtips #disneylandholidays #disneytravelspecialist
If you are going to @disneyland from now until January 7, 2024, you do not want to miss Viva Navidad! During Festival of Holidays, you can catch this show multiple times a day in the afternoon and early evening in the Paradise Gardens area of the park. It was one of my favorite things we did on our recent visit! #disneyland #disneyscaliforniaadventure #vivanavidad #threecaballeros #donaldduck #mickeymouse #minniemouse #festivalofholidays #disneytraveltips #disneytravelspecialist #academytravelaffiliate
Weâre here!!! Follow along in my stories this week to see all the holiday fun at @disneyland! Itâs the most magical time of the year!đ #disneyland #disneysparadisepierhotel #californiaadventure #disneylandchristmas #holidaysatdisneyland #mostmagicaltimeoftheyear
đŁ This amazing new offer from @waltdisneyworld just came out today! I have a client booked for January who qualified for the $1,000 card and I was able to add it for them before I even had my morning coffee. What a great start to the day! 𤊠The dining card is available for guests at select hotels with non-discounted 5-night, 4-day vacation packages that include theme park tickets. Guests at Value resorts can receive up to $60 per room per night, guests at Moderate resorts can receive up to $120 per room per night, and guests at Deluxe resorts can receive up to $200 per room per night. The offer is valid for arrivals on: Most nights October 27 to November 1, 2023 Most nights November 25 to November 29, 2023 Most nights December 9 to December 25, 2023 Most Sunday to Tuesday nights January 9 to March 5, 2024 I love this promotion because the dining card is SO flexible! You can use it on everything from a Dole Whip to a character meal, so itâs easy to use the full value of the card. The number of packages available with this offer is limited so donât wait! Message me today if youâre considering a trip this fall or winter to see if you qualify for this amazing offer. ⨠#disneyworld #disneydining #waltdisneyworld #disneypromo #disneydiscount #disneytravelspecialist #disneytravelplanning #academytravelaffiliate
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