Melanie Gifford - Travel with the Magic

09/11/2024

Having a hard time choosing between taking a vacation to Walt Disney World and sailing on a Disney Cruise? Why not do both?

Land & Sea vacations are amazing! Enjoy Walt Disney World for a few days, then sail away for a relaxing time at sea.

Bonus… Disney offers ground transportation between the resorts and port that you can add on to your vacation.

08/11/2024

Disney Cruise Line guests sailing concierge receive perks like:

✨ Earliest Booking Window - The Concierge team will book everything for you! You’ll receive personalized assistance in planning every cruise detail including port adventures, dining reservations, spa treatments, special occasions and celebrations...any special request from pre-arrival to post-cruise!

✨ Priority Boarding - You’re the very first guests to board and your room is ready earlier!

✨ Exclusive access to Private Concierge Lounge and Sun Deck! This is the perfect spot to relax with a complimentary beverage or light snack throughout the day.

✨ Assistance while onboard - They’ll be available to attend to your needs, questions and special requests while you sail.

✨ Additional Free Internet

✨ Priority Seating for shows in the theater & free popcorn

📸: Princess Aurora Royal Suite on the Disney Wish

Are you ready to discover all Disney Cruise Line has to offer?
Let’s start planning!
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07/11/2024

The Disney Wonder sails to Alaska to explore the region’s breathtaking natural vistas, glaciers, and wildlife on select dates May through September 2025.

⚓️ Departing from Vancouver, many of these 5-9 night cruises will visit Juneau and Ketchikan with Glacier Viewing (Stikine Icecap). (Itineraries vary)

⚓️ Enjoy themed entertainment and authentic experiences that uniquely blend the spirit of Alaska with the magic of Disney

⚓️ Cruise-led activities bring local culture and customs to life

⚓️ Experience the beauty of Alaska in a way only Disney can provide

06/11/2024

✨ Very Merrytime Cruise ✨

Disney Cruise Line offers Very Merrytime Cruises in November and December with holiday entertainment, activities and decor.

🎄 Tree Lighting Ceremony - Gather round the tree with Mickey & Minnie for a time-honored Disney tradition at sea

🎶 Holiday Deck Show - Join your Disney friends on the upper decks for good tidings, music and cheer

📸 Disney Characters in Their Holiday Finest - Meet and take photos with some beloved Disney Characters dressed in jolly holiday attire

🎅🏻 Santa Claus - He’s looking forward to meeting you and can’t wait to hear all your holiday wishes

🖌️ Themed Activities and Crafts for Kids - Have some festive fun and get creative with Christmas cheer for the young and young-at-heart

🛍️ Holiday Merchandise - Exclusive holiday-themed Disney Cruise Line gifts are available to purchase

❄️ Holiday Fun in the Sun - Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Disney Castaway Cay are transformed with “snow” flurries, a Christmas tree and more

Book your cruise early to lock in a lower rate, have more stateroom options to choose from and allow yourself time to chip away at the balance!

Have a Very Merry Cruise-mas and celebrate the holidays at sea next year! 🎁🚢✨

05/11/2024

Halloween on the High Seas is a fantastically not-so-spooky adventure aboard the Disney Cruise Line fleet of ships!

On these special sailings, you will experience the magic of…

🎃 unique and rare characters, including Jack and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas

🎃 a retelling of the tale of the Pumpkin Tree that comes to life in the atrium of the ship

🎃 trick or treating (costumes encouraged!)

🎃 Mickey’s Mouse-querade - a fun dance party with Mickey and friends

🎃 crafts, movies, and more!

But don’t worry! It’s not scary, it’s “not so scary”! All regular cruise events such as Pirate Night and regular dining experiences continue on these sailings, as well.

Experience these themed sailings on select itineraries in September and October - they are popular, so early booking is key!

It’s the perfect time to start planning your Halloween adventure next fall!

04/11/2024

My clients just paid off their Disney cruise for next year, so I thought it would be a great time to highlight Disney Cruise Line this week!

What's included on a Disney Cruise? 🚢🏝🍽

✨ Amazing entertainment including Broadway-caliber musicals, visits with some of your favorite Disney characters, and fireworks at sea (fireworks on most cruises).

✨ Spacious Staterooms that are designed for Families with extra space and storage, a sitting area, and a split bath.

✨ Relax in paradise on Disney's Private Island, Castaway Cay! Lounge in a beach chair under an umbrella, make a splash on the waterslides, and enjoy a barbecue lunch (on most Bahamian and Caribbean cruises).

✨ A variety of dining options for you to choose from. Enjoy upscale restaurants, casual dining, poolside snacks, and 24-hour room service.

✨ Themed Youth Clubs are available for every age, staffed by specially trained Disney counselors.

✨ Adults-only areas with a variety of bars and pubs.

✨ Freshwater pools and waterslides at sea to play and cool off!

03/11/2024

It’s Disney Arrival Day for my clients!!

I’m so excited for my clients who are checking in at Port Orleans Riverside today!! It’s one of my favorites at Disney World!

✨ Resort Category: Moderate
✨ Theming: Old-fashioned charm of rural Louisiana
✨ Sleeps: Up to 5 guests (with child-size pull-down bed)
✨ Transportation to the parks: Bus transportation to the parks and boat transportation available to Disney Springs
✨ Pools: Ol’ Man Island and 5 leisure pools - 3 in Alligator Bayou and 2 in Magnolia Bend
✨ Dining: Stop by the Riverside Mill Food Court for a variety of quick-service options, River Roost and Muddy Rivers offer bar service, and table service dining is offered at Boatwright’s Dining Hall.

This resort is beautiful, fun and has a sister resort, Port Orleans French Quarter. Pool hopping is only allowed between sister resorts, so staying at one of the Port Orleans Resorts gives you two main pool areas to enjoy. Be sure to stop by French Quarter for the amazing beignets!

If you are interested in staying at one of the Port Orleans resorts or would like to learn more about the other amazing resorts offered for your vacation, I would be happy to discuss options with you. My services are always complimentary when you book your vacation with me!

Start your Magic! ✨
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02/11/2024

Don’t forget to set your clocks back tonight​! ✨

01/11/2024

'Tis the Season! 🎄 Are you already listening to Christmas music this morning?

Holiday decorations are making an appearance at Walt Disney World today!

Question of the day... When do you put your tree up?

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃

30/10/2024

Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort have been officially announced!
🎄 November 22 - December 31, 2024 🎄

However you holiday, You Do Yule at Universal Orlando Resort. Whether you’re feeling merry or full of mischief, this is the place to let loose and set your festive side free.

🪄 Join the celebration of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

⭐️ Enjoy huge balloons at Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s

😆 Laugh along to the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular

🎅🏻 Book The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast and a Universal’s Holiday Tour to make your visit even more festive!

There’s still time to plan your Universal Orlando holiday vacation!

Contact me to start planning!
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29/10/2024

Which character is your favorite to see at Disney?

28/10/2024

This morning, I am up bright and early scheduling dining reservations for a family visiting Walt Disney World in December.

Making dining reservations is one of the complimentary services I offer when you book your vacation with me.

You sleep, I add the Magic! ✨

27/10/2024

Grand and Miraculous ✨

Spaceship Earth is a must do for me at Epcot! Is it one of your favorites?

26/10/2024

25/10/2024

Memories made with loved ones are a priceless gift!

If you're looking for a fun vacation to put under the tree this year, let's plan a Universal adventure for your family!
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24/10/2024

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, a celebration of culinary, visual, and performing arts, is returning January 17 - February 24, 2025.

Is this your favorite festival at Disney?

23/10/2024

📢 Disney News 📢

✨ Walt Disney World is now available to book for November and December 2025
✨ Military Rates for 2025 have been released
✨ Reminder... included with your stay at a Disney Resort hotel throughout 2025, guests can enjoy admission to one of the water parks on their check-in day

Contact me to book your magical vacation in 2025!
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