Meagan Bell - an Affiliate of Academy Travel (2024)

30/10/2024

It’s hard to believe this picture was taken almost a year ago! Both kids have grown so much, and it’s hard to imagine what the next trip to Disney will look with them. We’re not quite at counting down the days yet, but we love tracking their heights at home to see what new rides we can ride next time.

Disney still has several room and package offers available for the remainder of 2024, and 2025 booking is open for anyone who wants to plan ahead! I love booking early to ensure the best availability and pricing, and I know that I can always apply discounts later if they become available. If you’re looking for a gift that doesn’t need to be wrapped this holiday season, it’s just a $200 deposit to hold your ticket and room package! 🎄🎁

**shoutout to for capturing this sweet shot during our Capture Your Moment session in between raindrops!

01/10/2024

Happy 53rd birthday, Disney World! ✨🏰

And as a present to everyone else, new offers dropped today for early 2025 visits!

Save Up to $200 Per Night on a 3-Night, 2-Day Room-and-Ticket Package at Select Disney Resort Hotels

Save Up to 25% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels

Florida Residents: Save Up to 30% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels

Reach out for more info on dates, availability, and pricing! 🤗

18/09/2024

“Why take your kids to Disney World at an age when they won’t even remember the trip?”

Traveling with little ones (regardless of destination) is no easy feat! And even at a place like Disney World that is designed for kids and families, you aren’t immune from temper tantrums, overtired babies, or picky eaters. So why even take your babies or toddlers to Disney?

Here are my top 3 reasons why you should book that trip to Disney now instead of in 5 years!

1. Kids under 3 are free! Tickets can easily become the most expensive part of your trip (and one where it’s rare to find discounts), so this is a huge cost savings. The free under 3 rule also applies for buffet meals - your little ones can eat off your plate free of charge. An incredible benefit for some of those costly character buffet options!

2. There are over 50 rides with no age/height limit! Combine that with other attractions, character interactions, and shows, and there truly is a lot for your little ones to do! Each park is also equipped with a baby care center that is a great place to escape the Florida heat or take a break from all the park stimulation.

3. They might not remember the trip but you will. Seeing the magic in their eyes as they meet their favorite characters, eat all of the Mickey shaped treats, or go for their first ride on the carousel, Dumbo, or the Barnstormer brings you back to a place of childhood excitement as well. We love revisiting our photo books of past trips to keep the memories alive even once we are back home again.

It’s never too early to book that trip! Booking is currently open through October 2025, and with just a $200 deposit, trips become more manageable when you can spread your payments across several months. Reach out for any special offers currently available for 2024 or to look into 2025 packages!

13/09/2024

4 months until the 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon and we run down Main Street USA to Cinderella Castle! ✨🏰

We are in week 5 of training and looking forward to the cooler fall weather. Are you headed to WDW for any race this upcoming season? Let me know what races you are running!

20/08/2024

Tonight’s super blue moon seems like an appropriate time to highlight Spaceship Earth and Epcot! I love some of the kid friendly attractions that have been added to Epcot over the past few years (Frozen Ever After and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure), but to me, nothing beats strolling around World Showcase and ending your evening seeing Spaceship Earth all lit up! There’s a sense of nostalgia that comes with the “giant golf ball,” and it’s a park that I continue to appreciate more and more as it evolves!

Don’t forget about the promotions currently running at Disney World - select dates have free Park Hopper ticket upgrades with a Disney resort package and there are some great resort room only discounts available!

13/08/2024

Big news coming from this past weekend’s D23 event for Disney! The park updates are always my favorite part, and there are some exciting expansions on the horizon.

🏰 Magic Kingdom: Frontierland expansion to include 2 Cars rides, Villains Land with 2 major attractions, a new nighttime parade opening summer 2025, Disney Starlight, and a Pirates of the Caribbean themed tavern also opening in 2025

🌐 Epcot: Test Track to reopen in 2025 alongside a new Spaceship Earth lounge

🎢 Hollywood Studios: Monsters Inc. Land with a new suspended rollercoaster and updates to Smugglers Run to include Mando and Grogu

🌳 Animal Kingdom: Tropical Americas to replace Dinoland USA in 2027 featuring an Encanto ride and Indiana Jones ride (RIP Dinosaur) and a new Zootopia themed show coming to the Tree of Life theater next winter

What are you most excited for coming out of D23? ✨ And don’t worry - there’s still time to squeeze in one last ride on Dinosaur before construction begins, so reach out if you need to get that fall or winter trip on the books!

25/06/2024

🚨Big news for Genie+ starting July 24!

Genie+ will become “Lightning Lane Multi Pass” which allows you to make 3 Lightning Lane reservations in advance. Guests staying at a Disney resort can book these 7 days in advance for the entirety of your stay. Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios have 2 tiers of Lightning Lane options, so you’ll have to make a decision among some of the “bigger” rides. For example, at Epcot you can select only select one amongst Frozen Ever After, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, or Soarin’ as the top tier rides. Your other 2 selections will come from the remaining eligible “Lighting Lane Multi Pass” options.

Once you redeem a selection, you can choose another multi pass experience from either tier or you could choose a multi pass experience in a different theme park if you have Park Hopper.

“Lightning Lane Single Pass” will work the same way as the current Individual Lightning Lanes, with guests able to make up to 2 selections per day for the most in demand attractions.

Pricing is subject to change and has yet to be announced - stay tuned for when these changes go live on July 24!

How do you feel about this announcement? To me, I love that we finally have a way to pre-plan at least a few rides for each day, much like the old FastPass+ system, but I am still disappointed that it is a “pay to play” system.

25/06/2024

Exciting holiday news for Walt Disney World - both Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios are returning this November and December on select nights! These events are separately ticketed and include party exclusive entertainment, character meet and greets, treats, and of course, access to some of your favorite rides! 🎄✨

Tickets go on sale July 2nd for guests staying on property at Disney resorts, so mark your calendar!

If you’ve never traveled to Disney during the holiday season and want to learn more, please reach out! It truly is the most magical time of year and my personal favorite time to visit the parks! 🎅🏻🎄❄️

04/06/2024

Cheers to summertime! It’s not too late to book that summer trip to Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure!

Right now, Universal Orlando Resort has several ticket and package promotions running, and there are so many new things in store for summer 2024! ✨🌞

Starting June 14th, experience new magic:

🏰 DreamWorks Land: Meet Shrek, ride the Trollercoaster, and catch the DreamWorks Imagination Celebration live show! 🌈💫

🧙‍♂️ Hogwarts Always: Enjoy a mesmerizing nighttime show at Hogwarts™ castle! ✨🏰

🎥 CINESATIONAL Lagoon Show: Immerse yourself in soundtracks from Harry Potter™, Jurassic World, and Jaws under the stars! 🦕🌊 (Select nights)

🎭 Universal Mega Movie Parade: Join your favorite characters in a dazzling parade starting July 3rd! 🎥🎉

Reach out for more info or if you’d like to check availability for specific dates!

02/05/2024

Happy 35th anniversary to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This park sure has gone through some big changes over the years - who all remembers back in the day when it was called MGM Studios? 🎬🎥

While I love Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the fact that even little ones can ride this one, I do miss the old Great Movie Ride!

23/04/2024

Happy Earth Day and happy birthday Animal Kingdom! 🌳🌎

10/04/2024

👟Every mile is magic ✨

Registration for 2025 marathon weekend opened today, and all races sold out in less than 2 hours! 😱 If you managed to get in, what race are you running?

Don’t forget to book those rooms - Disney World bookings are open for January 2025, and resort and room types are starting to fill as people solidify their marathon weekend plans!

08/04/2024

Big discount news! 🚨 Beginning tomorrow April 9, Disney Visa Cardmembers can get a free dining plan for select arrival dates in July, September, and December when they book a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day or longer Walt Disney Travel Company Package with Park Hopper option.

Disney World is so much more than typical theme park fare, and a dining plan is a great way to try different restaurants and new snacks! Fun fact: adults can choose between an alcoholic or non alcoholic beverage with each of their dining plan meals, so it’s a fun way to not feel guilty about the $15 frozen, fruity cocktail! 🍹

If you are planning to travel during any of these months and want to take advantage of this offer, please reach out! I’d love to help you plan your next trip! Disney only releases a limited number of rooms that apply for the discount, and all it takes is your $200 deposit to secure your reservation and free dining offer!

Pictured: Ngumu Jungle Juice from Dawa Bar in Animal Kingdom

02/04/2024

✨There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day 🪐🚀 Tomorrowland has always been a favorite for me with Space Mountain, and now with the addition of TRON, there are even more thrills in this part of the park! What’s your favorite land in Walt Disney World?

If you’re feeling the FOMO from Disney spring break posts, summer and early fall are still great times to visit and there may even be some discounts available! Reach out if you are looking to plan your next trip - booking through me is the exact same cost as booking with Disney, and I’m here to share all the tips and tricks I’ve picked up over all the time I’ve spent in the parks!

13/03/2024

New Disney World ticket promos to help you save some money for your next trip!

✨4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket from $99 per day + tax (total price starting from $396 +tax). Includes one admission to each of the 4 Walt Disney World Theme Parks - 1 park per day of your trip.

🏰 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket from $89 per day + tax (total price starting from $267 + tax). Includes one admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

✨ FL Residents - Enjoy a specially priced 3 or 4 day Discover Disney Ticket starting at $219 + tax!

With these offers running for select dates April through September, now is the perfect time to start planning that spring, summer, or before school starts trip!

27/02/2024

2025 Disney World packages, rooms, and tickets open for booking starting tomorrow! Typically, availability for the next year hasn’t opened until late spring/early summer, so this is big news!

Other updates for 2025 packages include access to Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon on check-in day for on-property guests - no theme park tickets required!

While 2025 is still quite far off, it’s never too early to start planning and lock in those room rates and ticket prices before any increases.

Where are you hoping to stay in 2025? We had a short one night stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge a few weeks ago and for sure want to be back to enjoy more of what the resort offers!

26/02/2024

Quick recap of the second part of our Orlando adventures at Universal and Islands of Adventure! We checked into Royal Pacific resort, one of Universal’s premier hotels, Thursday morning. We just spent one night here, but you receive Universal Express Pass for your check-in and check-out days, which was a huge perk!

During our first day, we rode almost every ride at both Universal and Islands of Adventure, thanks to shorter waits with Express Pass! An amazing benefit of staying at a premier resort! The resort is also walking distance or you can take a water taxi - both really convenient ways to get to the parks without having to drive or take a bus.

We had so much fun with all of the fun and thrills during our two days at Universal and Islands of Adventure! Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and VelociCoaster were by far our favorites!

This was our first time staying at Royal Pacific, and we’ll definitely be staying on property again for our next visit thanks to all of the great benefits resort guests enjoy! More tips and tricks to come about our visit here! ⚡️🌎🎢

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