Wishing Star Concierge Travel with Nikki

18/06/2024

18/06/2024

Yum!

18/06/2024

Standby for our latest review with video and photos on our carnival eight day cruise to the Virgin Islands and Caribbean.
We revisited Carnival after almost 20 years. Honest review coming up!!

18/06/2024

Before I begin again, PSA this is the best luggage I’ve ever had at glides through their airport like butter, even stuffed like a busted can of biscuits. It’s super cheap. It’s a set of two one as a carry-on and one is a not quite ridiculously large check but pretty big checked bag. And it comes in pink. This is a lot for me because I’m usually a Samsonite girl. You are welcome.

07/04/2024

🛶 The wilderness is calling! 🌲

Guests can now book a stay at the all-new Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness. Reservations are available starting Sept. 27! ✨

05/04/2024

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09/03/2024

What do you think about meeting figment now!!?

The original Journey Into Imagination not only told a great story about the imagination process but also made guests the focal point of the attraction. It was all about us and our inherent capabilities to dream and dream big, with the notion that anything is possible with one little spark of imagination.
Thanks for the memories!

06/03/2024

Wow!! Who’s ready to go!!??

04/03/2024

I want to go to Disney with him.

28/02/2024

This may be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Not sure about the authenticity, but CUTE! ❤️

Walt and Lillian Disney pose for pictures in the photo booth on Main Street in Disneyland.

16/01/2024

16/01/2024

Shared from Phil Gramlich.

Here's a cool story about one family's 3 Generations of Disney Imagineering Moms! ❤️🏰❤️

Leota Thomas (pictured working on the pirate heads 🙂) started working for Disney in the animation department as a young girl. She met Harvey Toombs, a feature animator with Disney, in 1947 and they quickly got married. In 1948, Leota left the Disney Company to have a family and didn't return until 1962 where she joined WED to work on Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. In the 60's, fellow future Disney Legend Yale Gracey approached Leota about an effect he was working on for the Haunted Mansion. It was a projected disembodied head for a cystal ball, and he thought Leota would be perfect for it. Madame Leota has been entertaining guests in the Crystal Ball for generations, and Leota Toombs' voice can still be heard at the end of the attraction, beckoning guests to "Hurry baaaack..." 🤯

Leota's daughter, Kim Irvine, basically grew up in Disneyland. She said in a story in People Magazine, "I remember walking through the warehouse one time, and they had a mock-up of Jose, the main bird in the Tiki Room. One of the animators had him face towards me and mouth, 'Hi, Kim. How you doing today?' I still think of that when I see Jose in the Tiki Room." Kim took an internship for the summer with Walt Disney Imagineering in 1970, moving to Orlando to paint dolls in preparation for it's a small world's Grand Opening. She still has not left Disney Imagineering, and has worked on iconic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. As a matter of fact, when you visit Haunted Mansion Holiday in Disneyland, the head in the crystal ball is not Leota Toombs', but Kim Irvine's, since she looked so much like her mom! ❤️

Ali Irvine-Wheeler, Kim's daughter, was also bitten by the family Disney bug at a very young age. When her parents would say, "Let's go to the park" as a kid, they weren't talking about taking her to a playground or a baseball field. They went to Disneyland. After going to college for illustration, drawing, and painting, Ali applied with Imagineering (on her own, without her Mom's knowledge) in the Resort Enhancement department. Of course, in the family tradition, Ali landed the job (after having a daughter of her own ❤️) in 2017. You've probably seen the props she's designed throughout the resorts and parks.

These days, when Kim strolls through Disneyland early in the morning, she always makes sure she walks by the exit of the Haunted Mansion. There, even from outside the building, she can hear her Mom's voice. "Hurry baaack..." ❤️

Thank you so much for reading this one! This comes from that People Magazine article I mentioned and from just years of reading about Disneyland every chance that I get! I hope you enjoyed this one and have a great day!! ❤️🏰❤️

05/05/2023

Join me! Who has the most checks?

04/04/2023

Check out his albums! They are amazing!

04/04/2023

Cupcakes in Magic Kingdom!! I mean, is there anything better?????😍

Cupcakes at are the best way to spend a Monday! 🧁✨

01/04/2023

Disney Treasure!!!!! WOW

01/04/2023

Lighthouse point! Wow!!!!!

01/04/2023

Who is ready for their next Disney Cruise?

06/03/2023

We had the privilege to ride the cast member preview of TRON. Thanks Janene! I’ll tag you on the personal Al page!! WOW WOW! It is very smooth, I would say very much rides like Flight of Passage, but leaning forward more like you are on a motorcycle. There are definitely size restrictions, minimum height is 48 inches. There is an option for an alternative ride for those that exceed the ride harness system. There is an actual test car to try before you enter the ride. Also, you place your items in lockers, there is a teeny compartment between your hands for something as small as a cell phone or glssses, not big enough for ears or hats. ALL that’s left is to hold onto the handlebars!!! I can’t wait for everyone to try this in April!!! Don’t miss it!!!

06/03/2023

I love this so much. It’s a BATHROOM!!!

Tangled Tower Sunset

I had just finished having dinner at Pinocchio Haus, and as I walked outside I saw how amazing the sunset was. I quickly found a spot where I could take this photo without getting caught in the mass of humanity that is usually walking through that area of Fantasyland. If you look closely, you can also see the bat weather vane that is on top of the Haunted Mansion.

06/03/2023

🎆 Fireworks Dessert Party at Magic Kingdom Review!
🎇 We booked this to celebrate running a half marathon!!
🎆 It was a fun way to celebrate this massive accomplishment!!
🎇 I was pleasantly surprised to see they had some salty options to balance the palate. I may have eaten my weight in mini toast, cheese, and chocolate covered strawberries (and champagne)😜
🎆 I’ve included the menu and what’s included.
🎇 At the end they es**rt you to the lawn where you have reserved front and center fireworks viewing on the grass. 🎆You do still have to stand for the fireworks (mandated).
🎆 They have a station for kids to decorate a sugar or chocolate chip cookie with any decor item you could possibly imagine!
🎇 This does include all you can drink alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. 🎆 The night we were there it featured: white and red wines, champagne, Blue Moon beer, Bud Light, various Disney fruit juices, water, tea, coffee, milk (which was perfect), and sparkling cider.
🎇 I would say 10/10 to get the perfect spot for the fireworks and also fill your belly with an overwhelming amount of choices to eat!
This is definitely one for celebrating rather than an likely an annual tradition!!

🎆 Pricing
Admission is $114 per adult (ages 10 and up); $69 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax included
Gratuity not included or required
Theme park admission is required, but it is not included in the price of this event. Theme park reservations are also required.
Please note that the menu items are subject to change and the fireworks experience may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
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06/03/2023

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