Melanie Gifford - Travel with the Magic

19/01/2025

It’s National Popcorn Day! 🍿

If you’re a popcorn lover, buy a refillable popcorn bucket on your first park day!

✨ Single Serve Popcorn is $7
✨ Refillable Souvenir Popcorn Buckets start around $15 with Premium Popcorn Buckets averaging around $18-$25
✨ Refills are available throughout your stay for $2.25 each

It’s a great way to save during your trip!

18/01/2025

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa combines the wonder of Disney with the beauty of Hawaii in one amazing vacation destination. Explore exciting activities and share exhilarating moments amidst pristine beaches and natural beauty on the island of O‘ahu.

Throughout your stay, you’ll discover a one-of-a-kind vacation through:
🌺 Activities and Entertainment Showcasing Disney Storytelling
🌺 Wondrously Themed Pools, a Lazy River, Rapids and Waterslides
🌺 Encounters with Disney Characters
🌺 World-Renowned Disney Service
🌺 Recreational Fun for All Ages
🌺 Luxe Accommodations with Magical Disney Touches

This spring is a great time to plan your vacation! Save up to 25% on select rooms for stays of 5 or more nights from April 11 to June 11, 2025.

17/01/2025

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts today and runs through February 24, 2025! 🎨🎭

This festival is a global celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts where guests can find inspiration and discover their own creativity in fun ways across the park!

Is this your favorite EPCOT festival?

17/01/2025

Staying at a Universal Orlando Resort offers the benefit of convenience when getting to the 3 theme parks and CityWalk. You can hop on a water taxi, shuttle bus, or even take a short walk to the parks.

⛴ Water Taxi: Available from Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel, and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.

🚍 Shuttle Bus: Runs from all onsite hotels to either Volcano Bay or CityWalk where you have a short walk to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

🚶‍♂️ Walking Path: Most of the hotels have a walking path to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk. A perk to staying at Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Aventura Hotel, and Loews Sapphire Falls is they have a dedicated walking path right to Volcano Bay.

🚐 SuperStar Shuttle: If you need transportation between Orlando International Airport and your Universal onsite hotel. SuperStar Shuttle can be added to your vacation package.
Universal has you covered for all your transportation needs for your vacation!

15/01/2025

I'm so excited for the "P" family! They'll be visiting Disney World during the holiday season this year and staying at Disney's Art of Animation Resort in a Lion King Suite!

This is one of my favorite resorts!

✨ Spacious accommodations for parties up to 6
✨ Family Suites include a bedroom with one queen-size bed, one double-size convertible table bed, one double-size sleeper sofa, living room, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchenette
✨ Perfect for larger families or if you are wanting a little extra space
✨ Convenient Skyliner access to and from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Have you stayed at Art of Animation?

14/01/2025

Thank you to the "K/V" family for sharing your vacation photos with me! I loved helping you plan your multi-generational trip! I'm so happy you made many magical memories ringing in the New Year at Walt Disney World, meeting characters and taking Skyliner rides! ✨

14/01/2025

Do you love the jokes on Jungle Cruise? What’s your favorite?

12/01/2025

Just booked clients at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in a Village Standard View Room!

They’re going to love their stay at this great resort!

✨ Resort Category: Moderate
✨ Theming: A unique blend of Spanish, Mexican and Southwest American cultures.
✨ Sleeps: Up to 4 guests in most rooms, suite options available that sleep 6-8.
✨ Transportation to the parks: Buses available to all 4 theme parks and Disney Springs.
✨ Pools: Amazing aquatic area built around a 50-foot replica of a Mayan pyramid. Watch water stream down the steps of the massive stone structure into the Lost City of Cibola pool or plunge headlong into it on the spitting Jaguar Slide! Also, 3 leisure pools located at the Casitas, Ranchos and Cabanas.
✨ Dining: Casual and upscale cuisine. Choose from Toledo - Tapas, Steak & Seafood, Three Bridges Bar & Grill at Villa del Lago, Rix Sports Bar & Grill, Dahlia Lounge, Barcelona Lounge, Siestas Cantina, Maya Grill, Cafe Rix, El Mercado de Coronado & Laguna Bar.
✨ Choose to stay in Gran Destino Tower or the Village. Club Level Rooms are also available!

Have you stayed at Coronado Springs Resort?

11/01/2025

Have a magical night! ✨

10/01/2025

⭐ VIP Tours ⭐

Explore the parks with your very own Disney Private VIP Tour Guide!! This is a great way to customize your day to your group’s preferences and check off all the things you want to do in your day!

Some of the personalized VIP services include:
✨ Pre-arrival planning
✨ A flexible start time, picked by you
✨ Visits to multiple theme parks
✨ Ability to enjoy some of your favorite attractions efficiently during your visit
✨ Your Tour Guide will share their Disney knowledge with you throughout the tour

Important details...
All Disney Private VIP Tours require valid theme park admission for each theme park visited on the tour. Theme park admission is not included in the price of the tour. Pricing is by the hour and varies by date. Tour is a minimum of 7 hours and a maximum of 10 hours. Your party may include up to 10 Guests.

Want to have your “Best Disney Day”? I can help you add a VIP tour to your plans!

09/01/2025

Are you on my waitlist for Walt Disney World 2026 vacations? My list is already growing and I would love to add you to it for a quote when 2026 packages release!
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If you're interested in booking a Disney vacation this year, let's start planning! Book now to secure your preferred travel dates, resort, and room type.
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08/01/2025

‼️ Important Reminder ‼️

On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Make sure your ID is compliant ahead of time.

Learn more: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id

07/01/2025

Laissez les bons temps rouler! 💚 💛 💜

Mardi Gras returns to Universal Orlando in 2025 and it's bigger than ever!

The event will include:

⚜️ Dancers and colorful street performers during the day
⚜️ Dazzling parade with authentic floats direct from New Orleans at night
⚜️ Star-studded live performances featuring top artists like T-Pain, Joe Jonas, TLC, Foster the People and more on select nights
⚜️ Traditional cajun delights and dishes inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world

Universal’s annual celebration takes place February 1 through March 30. It's a great time to start planning your visit!

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07/01/2025

Let your dreams set sail ⚓️

05/01/2025

Coming this summer!! 😍

New year, new ship, same energy. 🏆

04/01/2025

I love the Disney Skyliner! Staying at one of the 4 Disney World Resort hotels located on the Skyliner route offers convenient transportation to and from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.

Pop Century Resort
✨ Resort Category: Value
✨ Theming: 1950s - 1990s
✨ Sleeps: Up to 4 guests

Art of Animation Resort
✨ Resort Category: Value
✨ Theming: Disney animated classics - The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, Cars, and The Lion King
✨ Sleeps: Up to 4 guests in Standard Rooms and 6 guests in Family Suites

Caribbean Beach Resort
✨ Resort Category: Moderate
✨ Theming: Areas of the Caribbean: Trinidad, Martinique, Barbados, Aruba, and Jamaica
✨ Sleeps: Up to 5 guests in rooms with child-size pull-down bed

Riviera Resort
✨ Resort Category: Deluxe
✨ Theming: Inspired by Europe
✨ Sleeps: Up to 2 guests in Tower Studio, up to 5 guests in the Deluxe Studios, and some Villas sleep up to 12 guests

Have you stayed at a Skyliner Resort? Which is your favorite?

03/01/2025

Reminder... included with your stay at a Disney World Resort hotel throughout 2025, guests can enjoy admission to one of the water parks on their check-in day!

Tip: Sailing on a Disney Cruise? Book your pre-arrival stay at a Disney Resort. Fly in early and spend time making a splash before you set sail the next day! Ground transfers from your resort to the port can be added to your cruise reservation.

02/01/2025

A tempting offer just for you! No tricks with this one, it's truly delicious!! Free Dining is returning this summer!

🍎 Most arrivals starting May 27 through June 26, and July 7 through August 6, 2025
🍎 Non-discounted 3-night, 3-day (at minimum) Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a ticket with a Park Hopper option
🍎 Free Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan: Packages booked at Disney Value and Moderate Resort hotels
🍎 Free Disney Dining Plan: Packages booked at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort hotels

Go ahead, take a bite... it's free!
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