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25/11/2024

Planning a Disney trip when school’s in session can feel like a puzzle, but it doesn’t have to! 🧩 Here’s a breakdown of the best times to visit Walt Disney World when your schedule needs to center around a school calendar. 🎢✨

Whether you're debating Spring Break vs. Winter Break or need advice on how long to stay, this guide has you covered. Save this post to reference later or share it with someone dreaming of Disney magic! 💌

✨ Which season would you pick for your Disney adventure? Comment below or DM me—I’d love to help you plan your perfect trip! 💫

Me? Give me people over perspiration every day!!! 😆

16/10/2024

Coming very soon, there’s a new way to skip the lines at Walt Disney World, but it’s not available (and possibly not for?) everyone. Introducing ⚡️ Lightning Lane Premier Pass ⚡️

Here’s what you need to know about the service starting Oct. 30th:

This is a very limited service that is only available to guests at certain resorts (Disney Deluxe, Deluxe Villa, Swan & Dolphin, & Shades of Green). It will include one time access to ALL RIDES that currently have Lightning Lane service (the vast majority of rides and attractions), plus the handful of individually priced rides in each respective park, those are:

🏰 Magic Kingdom = Tron & Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
🌐 Epcot = Guardians of the Galaxy
🎬 Hollywood Studios = Star Wars Rise of the Resistance
🌳 Animal Kingdom = Avatar Flight of Passage.

One of the biggest perks is that you can redeem these passes at ANY TIME, you do not have to pre-select anything! 🎉 you can sleep in on vacation again!!!

Important to note 👉 it’s only good in the ONE PARK you purchase

Guests will be able to purchase 7 days prior to their resort check-in at 6am EST.

Sitting down?? Might be a good idea 😉 - here’s the pricing:

🌳Animal Kingdom: $129 - $199 + tax per person
🌐 Epcot: $169 - $249 + tax per person
🎬 Hollywood Studios: $269 - $349 + tax per person
🏰 Magic Kingdom: $329 - $449 + tax per person

By contrast here is today’s pricing for Lightning Lane Multi Pass - the service that lets you pre-select and purchase your first 3 rides in the park and can be used when hopping to another park:

🌳Animal Kingdom:: $17 + tax per person
🌐 Epcot: $19 + tax per person
🎬 Hollywood Studios: $29 + tax per person
🏰 Magic Kingdom: $29 + tax per person

Keep in mind that this does not include the individually priced rides I mentioned above. Those prices, on average per person plus tax:

Tron ($21)
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ($13)
Guardians of the Galaxy ($18)
Star Wars Rise of the Resistance ($25)
Avatar Flight of Passage ($16)

Lightning Lane Premier Pass is indeed a premier product, fitting in somewhere between paying for both Multi Pass & Single Pass, and a VIP Tour which ranges between $450 - $900 an hour for up to 10 guests.

I hope this helps as you inevitably start to do the math and isn’t too overwhelming! Feel free to reach out with questions as we plan your trip. This is still brand new information and details keep trickling out!

18/09/2024

🎶All I want for Christmas…is a fabulous party at Disney World with an excuse to dress to the nines! 💃 Disney’s Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios is just the ticket and we’ve recently learned some new details about what will be included this year! And speaking of tickets - I have mine in hand and will be taking Mom and my daughters in early December and CANNOT wait! 🤩 👏

This vibe of this party is “Hollywood glam, Disney nostalgia and all the holiday feels" - all things I live for! Here are some things guests have to look forward to: 🎥

“Glisten!” Skating Spectacular – A brand-new show with champion skaters performing on Hollywood Blvd. ⛸️❄️

“Disney Holidays in Hollywood” stage show – Hosted by Kermit & Miss Piggy , featuring Tiana , Belle , Minnie, and Mickey! I loved this show last year - we need more Muppets!!

What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along 🎃🎄 – With appearances from Jack Skellington & Oogie Boogie!

New & returning Dance Parties! Pixar Plaza will have a dance party with Edna Mode and “her pals” & The Three Caballeros will join the Latin band in Animation Courtyard. 🎶

Retro-style glamour X2 at Twilight Soirée inside the Tip Top Club at The Hollywood Tower Hotel & at Jazzy Holidays limited experience inside Brown Derby - you’ll want to nab a reservation for that!

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! beloved nighttime spectacular at The Chinese Theater is back, now at 10pm.

Photo Ops & Characaters Galore (over 20!) - digital photos and videos are included with your ticket! 📸

A Wondermade marshmallow sweet treat included with your event ticket (provided when exiting the event)

“Dashing” through the Queues - since this is a limited-capacity event, you’ll enjoy shorter wait times for favorite rides! Experience Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and many more!

This separately-ticketed, 5-hour event runs on select nights from Nov. 9 to Dec. 21, and tickets are on sale now, ranging from $159-$179.

Are you ready to sleigh at Jollywood Nights? 🛷😆 Let me know if you have any questions!

22/08/2024

BREAKING! Stay at a theme park! Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, will be a majestic gateway to Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort. Opening in 2025.

Guests of Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, will enjoy exceptional dining, a rooftop bar with 360 views, relaxing amenities, and a dedicated entra...

10/07/2024

🎄Are we ready to start talking about Holiday Season 2024?? Well, Disney’s ready!

You can now purchase tickets for Walt Disney World’s two holiday parties: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and Jollywood Nights.

Both are offered select nights in November and December. I’ve been to both and thoroughly enjoyed myself! Last year was the debut of Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios and I will say, that one is better for adults and older teens perhaps than kiddos.

If Mickey’s Very Merry is Sprite, Jollywood Nights is more like Perrier. Both delicious, but I think we know which one the kids are picking between the two. 😉

I’m ready to give you all the scoop and help you decide on adding one or both to your vacation package! 🙋‍♀️

18/06/2024

Hey-O Planners! Disney Cruise Line just released its itineraries for Fall of 2025 and early 2026. Full schedules can be seen here.

Here’s a quick look at everywhere Disney sails:
Europe
Caribbean
The Bahamas
Westbound Transatlantic
Panama Canal
Baja California and Mexican Riviera
Pacific Coast
Hawai’i
South Pacific
New Zealand and Australia

For highly desirable itineraries, we will want to get you booked ASAP!

These will go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 28th. Here’s the Booking Information for Castaway Club members:

• Monday, June 24, 2024: Pearl Members

• Tuesday, June 25, 2024: Pearl and Platinum Members

• Wednesday, June 26, 2024: Pearl, Platinum and Gold Members

• Thursday, June 27, 2024: Pearl, Platinum, Gold and Silver Members

• Friday, June 28, 2024: all Guests

07/06/2024

🚢 🚨 Two alerts:

1. Today, the very first cruisers are visiting the all new private destination - Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the island of Eleuthera, The Bahamas! First reports are that it’s even more beautiful in person than pictures are able to show! Sounds like this will be a fabulous addition to your Disney cruise.

2. A new offer just sailed in from Disney Cruise Line! Now through August 9th - Pay only 50% of required deposit to book your sailing with Disney Cruise Line!

Book select Disney cruises by August 9, 2024, and pay only half of your required deposit on the day you make your reservation. See Important Details below.

This promotion is valid on any new reservation for select Disney cruises aboard the Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Magic and Disney Wish. Eligible departure dates are:

Disney Wonder: October 20, 2024, through February 24, 2025

Disney Dream: January 4, 2025, through March 29, 2025

Disney Magic: January 6, 2025, through March 20, 2025

Disney Wish: January 3, 2025, through March 31, 2025

This promotion is available for bookings that do not require final payment at time of booking. Remaining balance will be due at time of final payment.

More important details to note:
• Not valid on Disney Treasure or Disney Fantasy sailings.
• Taxes, fees, port expenses, Port Adventures and gratuities are separate and not included in the deposit amount.
• Not valid on categories with restrictions (IGT, OGT, VGT), suites or Concierge-level staterooms.
• Rates are in US dollars.
• This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotions, offers or discounts.
• Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.

I would love to help you find the perfect sailing!

06/06/2024

Happy Pride from Disneyland Resort! 🌈 Add this to the list of reasons why I love visiting Disney parks!

01/06/2024

If you just can’t wait to see it in person, Disney has released a full ride through video of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! The animatronics look incredible and I almost forgot just how long this ride is! Nearly 9 and a minutes!

The ride opens to the public on June 28th ~ we’re almost there!

Join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis on their journey through a shimmering bayou as they prepare for a spirited celebration during Mardi Gras ...

25/05/2024

I’d been waiting for this day for so long!! How special to see the Disney 100 exhibition in my hometown of Kansas City, where Walt spent some very formative years. If you are local, I highly recommend attending!

10/05/2024

I got Mickey Mail today and it makes me SO happy! I just renewed my annual pass which is quite an investment for my business but oh, so important!

Being able to visit several times a year helps me stay current, and to be able to give the best advice possible to my clients. And it’s no secret that change is pretty constant when it comes to Disney which is why so many people come to me with their heads already spinning. 😵‍💫

The only spinning I’m doing is on the teacups (ok, not so often there either). 😆 I’d love to help straighten things out for you and help you plan a vacation that you can actually enjoy and not feel overwhelmed with! Who knows, it may lead to an annual pass for you too! 😉

03/05/2024

🗺 Maps! I love maps - especially when it’s somewhere new to explore! This one is a just-released look at Disney’s second private island destination - Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Guests sailing on Disney Cruise Line will be able to explore the area next month.

We’ve also received some details about entertainment at Lookout Cay.

“RUSH! A Junkanoo Celebration” will be celebration of Bahamian culture filled with colorful parades of dancing and music. There will also be games to play at the Play-Play Pavilion during the “Fun in the Sun Beach Bash.”

And of course, your favorite Disney characters will make appearances in some super cute outfits.

I can’t wait to experience this area for myself - I already love visiting Disney’s Castaway Cay and how it extends the amenities of the ship with food, soft drinks and kids clubs included. Not to mention Serenity Bay adults only area 😎. Lookout Cay will offer the same perks but with all new spaces and details to explore!

17/04/2024

Make way for Prince Ali! - and Mirabel, and Tiana, and Cinderella!

1900 Park Fare, a character dining location at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort recently reopened after a lengthy closure and so far, glowing reviews are rolling in!

Super fun character greetings, wonderful food, and updated decor are all receiving praise. You might be wondering what Aladdin as Prince Ali, Mirabel, Tiana and Cinderella have in common. At first glance, it does sound like an odd mix but, there is a reason - they are all “Wish Makers” and by visiting them at 1900 Park Fare, you are a Wish Maker too!

Your server will present you with a “Wish Makers Dining Experience” card and will prompt you to think of a wish to write down before the “Wish Ceremony.” This is such a fun interactive touch and gives you something fun to discuss with the characters when they make their rounds. On the back of the card are autographs from each of them, a fun little souvenir.

Fun Fact: Did you know that this is currently the only place on Walt Disney World property where you can be guaranteed to meet a prince?

I definitely recommend an advance reservation for 1900 Park Fare. Dining reservations are something I love helping my clients with - from personally tailored recommendations, to getting up at 6am Mickey Time (EST) to secure them, I’ve got you covered. You might say, I’m a Wish granter 😉 💫 🧚‍♀️

08/04/2024

I'd be delighted to have you join us!

Prizes! Questions answered! Extra onboard credit on virtually all new bookings made this week.
Join us Tuesday, April 9th at 7PM CST.

Link to Virtual Cruise Night: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1762746275904975967

28/03/2024

Earlier this month, I sailed on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady for the first time. Virgin is an adult only (18 yrs +) cruise line that started sailing in 2019. I absolutely loved it!! The ship itself, food, entertainment, crew and ports were fabulous. While onboard, I was able to secure a limited number of future cruise discounts to share with my guests. The promotion includes $300 off the current promotion and $600 Sailor’s Loot (onboard credit)! Plus, ALL Virgin Voyages include:

✅ Crew Gratuities

✅ Wifi (that actually works!)

✅ Unlimited unique & fun Fitness Classes

✅ Essential Drinks like water, soda, coffee, tea & juices

✅ 20+ Signature Restaurants - all are included!

I have FOUR cabins available and that must be booked by May 8th to claim the full $600 Sailor Loot. You can choose to sail anytime in the next 2 years!

🚨 Here’s the kicker - Virgin Voyages released their new promotion today for 80% OFF the 2nd Sailor!

⭐️ So that’s $300 off your cruise + $600 to spend anyway you would like from me (shore excursions, spa, alcoholic beverages, casino - even towards a tattoo!)

⭐️ Plus 80% off your sailing partner from Virgin Voyages!

Where can you go? Here is a sampling:
🚢 I loved my 4 night Fire & Sunset Soirée Itinerary visiting Key West and Virgin’s private beach club on Bimini

🚢 Top of my personal wish list: French Daze & Ibiza Nights from Barcelona sailing to Marseille, Cannes, Palma de Mallorca with an overnight in Ibiza

🚢 Greek Island Glow from Athens sailing to Santorini, Rhodes, Bodrum with an overnight in Mykonos

🚢 Eastern Caribbean Antilles sailing from Miami to Puerto Plata, San Juan, St. Croix, and a stop at the Beach Club at Bimini

🚢 Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles sailing from San Juan to Aruba, Curaçao, Martinique and St. Kitts & Nevis

I’d love to hear from you if you are interested!

13/03/2024

If you’ve seen my posts lately, it will come as no surprise that I’ve fallen for Virgin Voyages Cruise Line - hook, line and sinker! 😉

I truly believe that you will too if you:

•appreciate an adults only atmosphere from time to time

•love good food & well-crafted cocktails

•enjoy top notch entertainment

•know that aesthetics and good design can elevate your mood and comfort level

•support sustainability efforts where you can

•like knowing that a company takes great care of their employees, who in turn, are genuinely happy to take good care of you

•don’t like to be nickel & dimed

•want vacation to be simple and easy

Is that you? Thought it might be! Do you also have 30 minutes to spare next Monday evening, March 18? It could be well worth your time!

My Virgin Voyages Sales Manager and her “Team West” colleagues are hosting a Virtual Sailor Open House at 5PM PST / 6PM MST / 7PM CST

If you attend this virtual event and book a Virgin Voyages cruise with me between March 18 and 25th, 2024, you will receive the following Sailor Loot (on board credit) per cabin:

$50 Insider & Sea View
$100 Sea Terrace
$200 Rockstar Quarters

Summer 2024 Barcelona Departures
$100 Insider & Sea View
$200 Sea Terrace
$400 Rockstar Quarters

This credit is COMBINABLE with current WAVE promotions & offers. For example right now you can save 60% off the 2nd Sailor in your cabin + up to $400 in free drinks.

This however is not combinable with My Next Virgin Voyages bookings - these are the onboard only placeholder bookings that I purchased while recently onboard. Note that I still have 4 of these to be able to transfer to you!!

Essentially, a Placeholder is an open deposit booking waiting to be transferred to a specific sailing. Virgin Voyages allows me to transfer this placeholder to my client. This $300 placeholder secures you $300 off your cruise, and up to $600 in onboard credit. You have until May 8, 2024 to secure the full $600 credit. If you aren’t ready to select a sailing and make a 20% deposit by that time, no worries, you can still enjoy $300 in onboard credit as long as you book and sail within 2 years.

So, I have two great ways for you to save on your first (or next) sailing with Virgin Voyages. Either by contacting me about one of my placeholder bookings, or by attending the Virtual Open House (I can send you the recording if you aren’t able to make it live!). Either way, I invite you to learn more about Virgin at this event and as always, contact me with any questions!

Here’s the link to register for Virtual Open House:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pI81m7fvRmKG_7en-bmdag #/registration

23/02/2024

I did it!! We did it! Now I know for sure there is nothing like the camaraderie of a Run Disney race. Hooked! Sorry Flounder 🎣💛