Meridith Bean - Wand and Compass Travel

22/11/2024

The holidays have arrived at Universal Studios Orlando, and it's more magical than ever! 🎄✨
Experience the magic of the holidays at Universal Studios Orlando!

This holiday season, Universal Studios Orlando is transformed into a winter wonderland with festive decorations, holiday shows, and delicious treats. ❄️☃️

Don't miss these holiday highlights:
Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle: See the Holiday Version Projection Show at the Hogwarts Castle
Holiday Tour: Take a guided tour of the park and see all the Holiday Celebration highlights at Universal Studios Orlando including your own Grinch and Max Meeting.
Holiday Parade featuring Macy's: Watch the dazzling Holiday Parade featuring Macy's iconic balloons and floats.
Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular: Join the Grinch and his mischievous friends for a hilarious and heartwarming show.

Let us Book your package today and experience the magic of the holidays at Universal Studios Orlando!

13/11/2024

Kick off your holiday season with The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Saturday, November 23!
https://www.themagnificentmile.com/lights-festival/

Learn all about The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, one of the nation’s largest holiday event that takes place at Chicago each year.

04/11/2024

I wonder who will make the nice list this year???

Can you smell it 🌲

03/11/2024

03/11/2024

🌺 Disney Resort Spotlight: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort 🌺
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is a deluxe hotel located on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World Resort. It's known for its South Pacific theme, featuring over-water bungalows, a sandy beach, a volcano-themed pool, and tropical landscaping. The resort is located on the Magic Kingdom monorail loop, providing easy access to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. It offers a variety of dining options, including the popular Ohana with special character breakfast with Stitch!
The new Tower building is a must see with cozy duo studios for parties of 2 all the way up to spacious 2-bedroom lock off villas.
Time to get booking to experience this amazing resort. If you're staying someplace else, be sure to stop by to explore the polynesian vibes and sample some of the delectable eats! (Also....they have dole whip!)

03/11/2024

What is your favorite hotel at Christmas time??

The chocolate carousel at Beach Club may be a winner for us!!! The yummy smells of Disney 🌲🍫

01/11/2024

19/10/2024

A few months ago this kickstarter came across my social media. How could I say no to a local bakery that hires differently-abled employees!!! ❤️❤️ we just got the samples and cannot wait to visit this storefront as soon as they open!!

02/10/2024

Have a Dino lover in your group? Head to Disney Springs to experience this one of a kind dining experience!!!

Another Foodie Friday featuring Disney Spring's T-REX ™.

Experience a prehistoric adventure at Disney Springs! Join us for a meal at T-Rex Restaurant, where you'll be surrounded by towering dinosaurs and enjoy delicious food.

Jurassic-themed atmosphere
Delicious menu options
Perfect for families and friends

A popular spot for kids, we highly recommend this spot if you have young kids who love dinosaurs on your Disney Springs visit.

02/10/2024

Definitely a must in EPCOT!!! My daredevil 7 year old went on it 3 times and loved it more and more!

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a thrilling roller coaster ride at EPCOT that takes guests on an interstellar adventure with the Guardians of the Galaxy. The ride features a unique reverse launch system, multiple show scenes, and a 360-degree rotating track.

Key features and highlights:
Reverse Launch: The ride begins with a thrilling backward launch, propelling guests into space.
Rotating Track: The track rotates 360 degrees, providing a unique and disorienting experience.
Show Scenes: The ride features multiple show scenes, featuring characters from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, including Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Drax, and Groot.
Soundtrack: The ride features a mix of classic 80s hits and original music from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.

Cosmic Rewind is a must-do for fans of roller coasters, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and 80s music. It's a thrilling and immersive experience that will leave guests wanting more.

Is this a must ride for you?

02/10/2024

Let’s get those 2025 vacations booked!!

Ready to explore the beautiful Port Orleans Riverside Resort?

This is a popular resort for families of 5 due to the many 5th sleeper room options available. These room types often make staying at this moderate resort even more affordable than Family Suites in the value category.

Another fan favorite reason to choose Port Orleans Riverside is the Royal Rooms. These rooms are designed to make you feel like royalty and feature Princess Tiana, her Princess friends, and many nods to popular stories. The Princes even have featured artwork here. Be sure to check out our blog post about the Royal Rooms!

11/09/2024

One of my biggest suggestions for parents with multiple kids is wet/dry bags!!! I always bring one bag per child with a change of clothes and a pair of flip flops for a quick change.

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10/09/2024

27/08/2024

One fun way to collect signatures was on our MadebyMe flatbags!!

Head over to get yours!

https://madebyme239.com/products/autograph-bag

27/08/2024

After hours are my favorite!!! Let’s book you for 2025!!

27/08/2024

Flying with kids!!!

Snacks and Entertainment is the key! Don’t rely on the plane to have entertainment. Make sure to download your movies ahead of time in case the WiFi on the plane is not working. I’ve always done well with &

This trip we opted to take UNITED bc of the simple fact that they sat us together without having to pay additional fees. The other airline we were looking at was going to charge an additional $200 in seat fees for us to be together. I am not the one to take the chance of asking a kind person to switch.

27/08/2024

Swiss Family Treehouse was always an attraction we skipped out on having littles with us. My 6&7 year olds loved it!!! My calves maybe not so much but it was so much fun climbing up and seeing views of the park. From one side and the other side feeling as if you were in the jungle.

What is an attraction you’ve always skipped out on?