Janet with Wishdrawals Disney Travel Planning

17/11/2020

Instead of a Christmas tree lane where you can walk through all the trees in one location, this year at Disney Springs the trees are spread throughout the area. Now you can see the trees while you shop, stroll, and browse. Just as in years past, each tree is themed to a popular Disney character, attraction, or story.

Use this map to see where the twelve trees are located.

22/06/2020

2021 bookings for Disney World are opening this week! Are you on my list for a quote? If not, message me directly so I can get you pricing. My services are free to you and I get paid by the destination after you travel.

Please consider booking with me instead of booking direct. Support a small business, get great customer service, and let me do the hard stuff!

With all the changes and new policies, Now, more than ever, now is the time to use a travel agent to book your vacations: Disney Destinations, Universal Studios Vacations, cruises, all-inclusives, and more! Even if it’s vacation location you have done time and time again on your own, the new rules, regulations, policies and procedures are ever-changing. It is our job to keep up on these things for you so that you are prepared!

2021 bookings for Disney World are opening this week! Are you on the list for a quote? If not, click on the link below and fill out a form so we can get you pricing. Remember, our services are free. We get paid by the destination after you travel.

2020 has been a wonky year for sure, but our goal is to make 2021 even better! Please book with us instead of booking direct! Support a small business, get great customer service, and let us do the hard stuff!

https://www.wishdrawals.com/get-a-quote.html

18/06/2020

NEWS: Disneyland Resort begins phased reopening July 9, with proposed reopening of theme parks July 17.

Pending approval, Grand Californian and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel are planned to reopen to guests and members starting on July 23.

Disneyland park and California Adventure park will plan to reopen on July 17. Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9.

As with Disney World, park capacity will be limited and park reservations will be required to enter a park each day. At this time, there will also be a temporary pause on new ticket sales and Annual Passport sales and renewals.

Parades and nighttime spectaculars will return at a later date. Character meet and greets will be temporarily unavailable.

NEWS: Disneyland Resort begins phased reopening July 9, with proposed reopening of theme parks July 17.

Pending approval, Grand Californian and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel are planned to reopen to guests and members starting on July 23.

Disneyland park and California Adventure park will plan to reopen on July 17. Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9.

As with Disney World, park capacity will be limited and park reservations will be required to enter a park each day. At this time, there will also be a temporary pause on new ticket sales and Annual Passport sales and renewals.

Parades and nighttime spectaculars will return at a later date. Character meet and greets will be temporarily unavailable.

05/06/2020

Whichever Disney destination is next on your bucket list, let me help you plan a wonderful vacation!

Are you thinking forward to 2021 or even late 2020? Which Disney destination is next on your list? Or maybe not a Disney destination!

28/05/2020

Throughout these past few months, we’ve been touched by the outpouring of support from our guests and fans around the world who’ve shared their favorite Disney memories and even replicated their favorite attractions at home. Everyone who has

24/05/2020

Here are answers to several questions we've received regarding Universal Studios Orlando opening.

A couple of questions we’re getting regarding policies at Universal:

• Is a reservation required in order to visit the theme parks beginning June 5? No, a reservation is not needed in order to visit the theme parks BUT attendance is limited so if park has reached capacity when you arrive, you may not be admitted.

• Will all rides and attractions be open? The majority of the attractions and experiences within the parks are scheduled to open.

• Will I have to wear a mask? Yes. If you have a disability that prevents you from wearing a face covering, you will see guest services to discuss options. Face coverings will available for purchase; children under the age of two are not required to wear facial coverings.

• Will I have to wear my face covering while on the attractions? Yes, EXCEPT for wet rides and Volcano Bay’s slides and pools.

Please let us know what other questions you may have!

24/05/2020

Universal Studios Orlando is set to open June 5th!
New health and safety procedures will be in place - see below for additional details.

If you're considering a trip to Universal Studios sometime this year or in 2021, please contact me and I'll help plan a fantastic vacation!

It’s official—Universal Studios Orlando will be opening to the public on June 5!

June 1-2, team members will be in the parks preparing for visitors . A limited number of guests will be invited to visit on June 3-4, and the public opening will be on June 5 with limited attendance.

The new health, safety and hygiene procedures are in place for both team members and guests:

- Guests and team members are required to wear face coverings and observe social distancing guidelines

- Everyone required to have temperature checks before coming on-site; those with temperatures of 100.4 or greater will not be allowed to enter

- Reduced daily park attendance. Park hours 9am-6pm for Universal and Islands of Adventure; 10am-5pm for Volcano Bay.

- Reduced attraction ridership, show attendance and restaurant seating. Some areas and events may remain closed for now.

- Increased cleaning and disinfection of food locations, ride vehicles, restrooms and other frequent “touch points

- Social distancing practices at all locations through the parks, within attractions and queues and at restaurants

- Use of virtual lines at select attractions

- Cashless payments and “no touch” policies where possible. Guests are strongly encouraged to download and use the app for food mobile ordering, virtual lines, and more.

Hand sanitizer must be used prior to boarding ride vehicles. Staggered seating on rides and social distancing in lines will be enforced and may cause longer waits.

Universal’s resort hotels are NOT opening at this time.

NOTE: We do not have any information regarding Disney World yet! Any “information” out there are rumors and conjecture! We’ll post when we have something official.

19/05/2020

If you're considering a Fall/Halloween vacation to Disney World or Disneyland, this will get you in the mood.

19/05/2020

19/05/2020

Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort welcomes guests back beginning May 20th. Learn what you need to know about the phased reopening in this message from Disney Springs Vice President Matt Simon: https://bit.ly/3dOa1L5

05/05/2020

17/04/2020

Here's a fun surprise for the kids!

It’s official! shopDisney is bringing back its beloved Disney Bedtime Hotline💤 for a limited time! Starting today, until April 30, parents can simply call 1-877-7-MICKEY for little ones to hear one of five special messages from favorite Disney characters. ✨

17/04/2020

It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we welcome you to a virtual viewing of scenes from Disney Cruise Line’s Broadway-style show, “Beauty and the Beast”! From our crew to yours, Enjoy: https://bit.ly/2UWaR1w

14/04/2020

My wonderful Wishdrawals colleagues put together this fun collage 😊 A dream is a wish....

11/04/2020

It's Spring Break for my kids and, while I'm trying to find fun activities for them to do at home, I'm also thinking about all the great places we can visit when the time comes. My bucket list is growing!

Are you thinking about your next trip once we are on the other side of this?!

If a Disney or Universal Studios trip is on your "must do" list, please contact me and let me help you with all the planning details!

11/04/2020

Universal Studios Orlando announced today that their parks, CityWalk, and hotels will remain closed through May 31. If you have a Universal Studios Orlando trip booked with Wishdrawals, your agent is ready to help you move your trip to a new date or assist you with getting a refund.

If you have a June trip, don't give up hope! We recommend continuing to plan for those summer trips! [email protected]

29/03/2020

In an effort to keep all of you as informed as possible, this is the latest update we have regarding Disney World and Disneyland closures. While both were hoping to reopen on April 1, the current situation with COVID-19 does not appear to be clear enough for vacations to resume.

Both parks will remain closed until they announce otherwise. At this time, this is all the information we have. Please be patient; we are hoping for additional details in the next few days. If you need to reschedule your upcoming trip, please reach out to your travel planner and know that we will help in any way we can.

Everyone stay safe and well out there.

29/03/2020

These uncertain times have been hard on everyone. We have worked hard to build this business over the last 7 years. We are so proud of the thousands of vacations we have planned and thankful to all of you who have supported us and allowed us to plan the magic in your vacations.

When you book with us, you get to talk with us directly when something goes wrong. We are your advocate to work with the travel suppliers, so you don’t have to sit on hold. Do you want your vacation in the hands of someone who sells bulk toilet paper and tires and offers discounts on the side? You want someone who is dedicated to YOU which is what we offer.

When it's time to travel again, please think about how you book travel and consider supporting a small business. Please, please use a small business travel agency. We'd love for it to be us, but if not, please support another travel agency. Remember that it does not cost more to use a travel agent than to book on your own!

Our travel planners are independent contractors who are paid on commission. We have no salary and no benefits. Travel agents get paid by travel suppliers after clients travel. That means that sometimes we do months of work to help clients plan vacations for no pay. The pay comes only after the vacation takes place. The cancellations we're doing right now mean that we worked without pay.

Wishdrawals travel planners are working around-the-clock, evenings and weekends to assist with reschedules or even cancel trips. We do this because YOUR trip is important to us. You are important to us.

To our existing clients and friends, thank you so much for your support! It means everything to us, and we can't wait to plan your next family vacation or getaway!

17/03/2020

With circumstances continuing to change rapidly around the globe, Disney World is making another change and will be closing all Disney World Resort hotels and Disney's Vero Beach Resort at 5pm on Friday, March 20, until the end of March.

Additionally, Disney Springs (FL) and Downtown Disney (CA) will be closed beginning Tuesday, March 17, through the end of the month.

Disney is making these decisions in our to keep all Cast Members and guests safe.

As always, reach out to your travel planner or email us at [email protected] for any questions or concerns.

17/03/2020

Temporary Suspension of Disney Cruise Line Departures:

Disney Cruise Line has decided to suspend all new departures beginning Saturday, March 14, 2020, through the end of the month. This precautionary measure applies to all four of Disney’s cruise ships.

Disney Cruise Line will offer guests affected by this decision a future cruise credit. We do not have further information at this time and we are being told to wait for instructions before calling in.

Below is a list of impacted sailings:

Disney Magic
March 14-19
March 19-23
March 23-28
March 28-April 2

Disney Wonder
March 20-25
March 25-29
March 29-April 5

Disney Dream
March 16-20
March 20-23
March 23-27
March 27-30
March 30- April 3

Disney Fantasy
March 14-21
March 21-29
March 29-April 4

17/03/2020

Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort Announce Temporary Closures.

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, beginning the morning of March 14 through the end of the month, will be closed The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort will remain open until Monday, March 16. Downtown Disney will remain open.

Walt Disney World Resort will be closed beginning March 16 through the end of the month.

Disney Resort hotels will remain open until further notice. Disney Springs will also remain open.

We will continue to stay in close contact with appropriate officials and health experts.

We are waiting for additional information on impacts to existing and future reservations during this time period. As soon as we have it, your travel planner with contact you with additional details on modifying your reservations or receiving a refund. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

The Walt Disney Company will pay its full time Cast Members during that closure period.

13/03/2020

Facebook friends and clients: We know that many of you have been reaching out for more information about your coming travel plans and how they are impacted by COVID-19. Our mission at Wishdrawals is to be an advocate and help support our clients in the best way possible. The health and well-being of our clients is our main priority. To minimize disruptions and follow the necessary precautions, we are paying close attention to updates from our suppliers, vendors, trade organizations, the CDC, State Department, and WHO.

With current direction from our suppliers, I would suggest that we do not be overly anticipatory just yet with any trip further out from 60-90 days from today’s date, March 12, 2020. Information and direction are changing daily, and we have the highest hope that health concerns return to normalcy very quickly. If you travel within the next 60 days, we are working around the clock to make sure we help you make the right decision in regards to your vacation. As new information is received we will contact each of you to help you with planning.

Please look for proactive action and communication from us if there are concerns with your vacation. If you have any concerns please email us at [email protected] or contact us here through IM.

04/03/2020

Hawaii's beautiful beaches are calling...and Disney's Aulani Resort is an amazing place to relax and enjoy the soft sand and crystal water! Let's plan your family vacation! [email protected]

Hawaii's beautiful beaches are calling! Let's plan a trip! [email protected]

26/02/2020

Are you thinking about a trip to Disney World this Fall? Mickey's-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a fun, not-to-be-missed event for the whole family! Tickets are now on sale. Message me for more info or email me at [email protected].

Ready, set, boo! Vacation planners, today’s the day to start planning your visit to Walt Disney World Resort for late summer and early fall. That includes getting your tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Tickets are now

25/02/2020

Let me help you plan your 2021 Disney Cruise! You can book these exciting new itineraries on the following dates!

When To Book Summer 2021 Itineraries
Platinum, Gold or Silver Castaway Club members, can take advantage of the opportunity to book summer 2021 itineraries before they go on sale to the general public on February 28, 2020. Here are the opening booking dates:
February 25, 2020: Platinum Members
February 26, 2020: Platinum and Gold Members
February 27, 2020: Platinum, Gold and Silver Members
February 28, 2020: all Guests

Send me a message or email me at [email protected] for more information.

20/02/2020

Wishdrawals February 2020 Newsletter - Check out the Universal Studios Resort in Orlando and some great destinations for a mother/daughter getaway!
For more information or for help booking your next Universal Orlando vacation, message me or email me at [email protected].

12/02/2020

I spy with my little eye... Spiderman? Climbing the funnel on the Disney Magic? Yes it is!

Marvel Day at Sea is returning to the Disney Magic in 2021.

2021 Itineraries beginning on January 9, you can experience Marvel Day at Sea on nine different cruises!

Departing Jan. 9, Jan. 23, Feb. 20, 2021, the Western Caribbean itinerary includes a stop at Cozumel, Mexico and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay.

Departing Feb. 6 and March 6, 2021, the Western Caribbean itinerary includes Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Castaway Cay.

Departing Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15 and March 1, 2021, the Bahamian itinerary includes Key West, Nassau and Castaway Cay.

Contact me at [email protected] for more information.


©2019 Marvel

I spy with my little eye... Spiderman? Climbing the funnel on the Disney Magic? Yes it is!

Marvel Day at Sea is returning to the Disney Magic in 2021.

2021 Itineraries beginning on January 9, you can experience Marvel Day at Sea on nine different cruises!

Departing Jan. 9, Jan. 23, Feb. 20, 2021, the Western Caribbean itinerary includes a stop at Cozumel, Mexico and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay.

Departing Feb. 6 and March 6, 2021, the Western Caribbean itinerary includes Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Castaway Cay.

Departing Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15 and March 1, 2021, the Bahamian itinerary includes Key West, Nassau and Castaway Cay.

Contact your travel planner or email us at [email protected].

©2019 Marvel

11/02/2020

Super news today! Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway will be officially open on March 4! If you're visiting on or after March 4, you can book a FastPass for this attraction!

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway joins Smuggler's Run and Slinky Dog Dash in Tier 1 for FastPass options.

30/08/2019

Live your adventure at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - now open at Walt Disney World Resort!