Amanda Walker-Closer to the Magic Vacations

13/06/2024

Cruise travel tip alert ‼️- love these Sink Suds for bringing on cruises or any vacation really! Just in case you need to hand wash something unexpectedly! They take up no space in your toiletry bag 😊

11/06/2024

Has your family always wanted to try a Disney Cruise? A great offer to take advantage of a reduced deposit on certain sailings! There are some great dates that may coincide with school spring breaks! Email me at [email protected] for pricing and more information on booking a Disney Cruise!

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

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.

06/06/2024

Wonder of the Seas had no shortage of specialty restaurants. Chops is always a favorite! Wonderland is always an experience. The Mason Jar and Hooked are newer specialty choices!

There are also plenty of restaurant choices that are included with your cruise fare! We love the Main Dining Room for dinner each night as well as the Windjammer buffet, El Loco Fresh on the pool deck, Park Cafe in Central Park, Sorrento’s for pizza, Sprinkles for ice cream and more! 🥙🍕🌮🍝🍽️

04/06/2024

Wonder of the Seas had so much to do! Seriously there is something for everyone! The shows are incredible - especially inTENse, the AquaTheater show! You can not only catch an ice skating show -YOU can ice skate too! Mini golf is fun (especially at night when it’s cooler!) There is a rock wall for climbing enthusiasts, arcade, carousel, water slides, a splash pad, slide down 10 stories on The Ultimate Abyss, Royal Bingo, scavenger hunts, trivia, karaoke ….the list goes on! A great ship for families with littles, teens, multi-generational vacations and couples too!

02/06/2024

The past 7 nights I sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas- my fifth Oasis Class sailing and we had a wonderful week! This time we decided to try two connecting Central Park balcony staterooms and really enjoyed the views and sitting on the balcony in the evening! Over the next week I will be posting much more about the ship! If you are interested in sailing on Royal Caribbean email me at [email protected] 🚢🌴🌊🌅

01/06/2024

Any guesses where I am? 🍹

02/05/2024

Recently I stayed at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort in one of the newer 5th sleeper Little Mermaid rooms! We loved it! Disney’s Caribbean Beach resort is a moderate resort located on the skyliner, great pools, quick service and sit down dining and much more! We also enjoyed a coconut-pineapple bread pudding one night at Banana Cabana Pool Bar & Lounge…. it was amazing! 🍰

12/04/2024

A few weeks ago I stayed at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. A value resort that is located with access to Disney’s Skyliner. I stayed in a Little Mermaid Room but this resort also offers family suites which can be a great option for more space! Art of Animation also boasts a large resort pool and a really great quick service dining option that offered a great variety of food choices!! We were seriously impressed! Wondering if this resort fits your budget? Works for your family? Send me a message!

10/04/2024

On a recent stay at Walt Disney World I did a split stay- part of the time at a value resort and part at a moderate resort. What are the differences? What are the benefits of each? More to come this week on each resort! This is the one of many perks to using a travel agent we know how to help guide you and select what’s best for your family!

09/04/2024

Happy Tuesday!! New room promo announced today for Walt Disney World stays!

Save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels when you stay 5 consecutive nights or longer—or save up to 25% on shorter stays. This offer is valid for stays most nights from July 8 to October 3, 2024.

Please contact me for pricing and availability! [email protected]

03/04/2024

I love early entry hours in the parks! A great time to get there before the big crowds and get things done!✅ Just one of the benefits to staying at a Walt Disney World resort 🏨

01/03/2024

Howdy Partner!
2025 Walt Disney World packages are OPEN!
🗓️I can book January-October 2025. I will be able to book November and December of 2025 later this year.
🎉All Disney resort guests will receive free admission to a Disney water park on arrival day!
☎️Contact me for more information!
✈🚢☀️🏝🚝✈

28/02/2024

Cruise vacations have been so popular this year! I often get asked how early should I book my cruise? Well with how popular cruising has been recently my opinion is the earlier the better. Typically, as cruise ships fill up the prices increase so when booking further out you will have many more stateroom categories to choose from and price points to choose from as well. It is a good idea to start early especially if you have a particular stateroom category in mind like a suite or want a particular location on the ship. It is a great time to think about those plans for 2025 and get a vacation on the books! Want a quote? Contact me at: [email protected]
Happy Sailing!

22/02/2024

Happy National Margarita Day! Order the Margarita Flight next time you are at The Hollywood Brown Derby in Hollywood Studios! It’s delicious! The Blood Orange is my favorite!

13/02/2024

⚜️Happy Mardi Gras!

🐸Disney just shared that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open this SUMMER at Walt Disney World!

⚜️We’re almost there! It’s not too late to book your summer vacation! Yes, it’s hot in Florida in summer but the crowds are manageable!

☎️Reach out to your favorite Closer to the Magic agent today!

✈🚢☀️🏝🚝✈

03/02/2024

Sandals Royal Bahamian- located in Nassau Bahamas a short drive from the airport and offers 10 amazing restaurants, 8 bars, access to Sandals Barefoot Cay, 7 pools, unlimited premium liquor, 3 swim up bars, food trucks and so much more! A great place to stay for a long weekend and celebrate an anniversary, couples trip, birthday and more! Contact me for more information! 🌴☀️🌊🍹

26/01/2024

Let’s talk Spring Break! No plans? Scrambling to figure something out? Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and even Aulani (Disney’s Resort in Hawaii) have some availability depending on your dates- it’s not too late to get something planned, let me help! [email protected]

24/01/2024

10/01/2024

Cruising is where it’s at! So many families booking cruise vacations this week! The Disney Wish has been very popular. 3 and 4 day itineraries out of Port Canaveral! January is a great time to get those vacations on the calendar! 🚢⚓️

03/01/2024

🍽️ Free Dining is back for Disney+ subscribers!

Disney+ subscribers get a free Dining Plan when you purchase a non-discounted 4-night/4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at select Disney Resort hotels and tickets with a Park Hopper® Option. For arrivals most nights 7/1/24–9/30/24

Contact me for a quote- [email protected]

02/01/2024

In 2023 I was lucky enough to visit Washington DC, Hilton Head, Walt Disney World (2x), cruise on the Disney Wish, visit Sandals Royal Bahamian, cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, tour Atlantis and Baha Mar in the Bahamas and enjoy some holiday time at Universal Orlando! Where will 2024 take you? [email protected]

Popular destinations I have booked for clients are: Disney’s Aulani Resort, cruises on Disney Cruise line and Royal Caribbean,Beaches and Sandals Resorts, Disneyland, Universal Orlando and of course Walt Disney World - you get my service and expertise free when you book your trip with me!

Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2024!
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25/12/2023

Happy Christmas wherever you may be today!

25/11/2023

I’m so very thankful for all my clients! Your business and referrals are what makes my business grow!
💲it costs nothing additional to book your trip through me ; you will receive concierge level service

🎁 give the gift of travel this holiday season!

🗺️ I can book all Disney destinations , Universal Orlando, Cruises and All-Inclusive Destinations

22/11/2023

I just returned from our annual Closer to the Magic conference aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas! This was my fourth sailing on an Oasis class ship. There is an incredible amount to do for everyone! I will be sharing more about this amazing class of ship in the coming weeks! And yes I book Royal Caribbean too 🚢

27/10/2023

It’s never too early to start planning your vacations for 2024! It will be here before you know it……
27 days until Thanksgiving 🦃
59 days until Christmas 🎄
66 days until 2024! 🎉🥳

What I’ve been booking recently for families… Sandals and Beaches destinations, Cruises, Disney Aulani, Universal Orlando and of course Walt Disney World and Disneyland! Let me help you relax and enjoy your vacation!

07/10/2023

Wondering what the newest attraction at Universal Orlando is all about? There’s still time and availability to check it out before 2023 ends!
If you are tired of your kids getting more “stuff” for the holidays surprise them with a trip! Let me help!

26/09/2023

New Disney promo released this morning! Book early and save more! When you book by December 15, you can save up to 25% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resorts in the new year. ✨

Great idea for a Holiday gift too!! Surprise your loved ones! 🎄

• Save up to 25% on stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 9, 2024 through February 22, 2024—when you book by December 15, 2023

• Save up to 30% on stays most nights February 25, 2024 through March 24, 2024—when you book by December 15, 2023

Contact me to get started! [email protected]

**if you’ve already booked with me for next year I have already checked to see if this promo applies and will send you an email shortly! 😊