Meagan Bell - an Affiliate of Academy Travel (2025)

18/01/2025

Finish line Friday - we ran the Disney World Marathon! ✨ it still feels so surreal that after months and hundreds of training miles, we crossed the finish line of our first marathon at the most magical place on earth! Our first ever half marathon was at Disney almost 5 years ago to the day of the marathon, so it truly felt like a full circle moment.

If you’ve ever wondered about a race, Disney offers several in person races throughout the year ranging from a 5K to a full marathon. Registration opens months in advance, so be ready if you want to sign up! I love the energy of the Disney races with the character stops and getting to run through the parks.

Our training focused on building our strength and endurance, and the marathon was a celebration of all of that hard work. Aside from a few “hills” (overpasses) in the first third of the race, the course was flat. Disney did a great job with course support through hydration/fuel stations, medical aid, and entertainment. It truly was a magical run, even with the cold 4:30 AM start time!

Staying on property was a lifesaver this trip - we rode the bus to the start line with no issues, our family took a Minnie van to the finish line to watch us, and we all walked back through Epcot to the Skyliner to get back to our resort!

If you have any questions about our experience or are looking to book a vacation in connection with a race, I’m happy to help!

31/12/2024

Free Disney Dining Plans are coming back to Disney World in 2025!! 🍽️

Book between January 2 and February 10 for travel May 27 through June 26 or July 7 through August 6.

Send me a message for additional details! We have loved the free dining promotion in the past because it gives us the chance to try some new options along with our favorites! Depending on when you visit, who you’re with, or where you stay, free dining could save you a significant amount of money over the course of your vacation! 🤗

11/12/2024

One of my favorite Christmas details in the Boardwalk Inn is this gingerbread house! If you are visiting Disney World this holiday season, be sure to stop by some of the resorts to see even more of the amazing Christmas decor! Animal Kingdom Lodge, Grand Floridian, Boardwalk Inn, and Beach Club are some of my personal favorites this time of year - what are yours? 🎄🎁🎅🏻✨

06/12/2024

Throwback to riding Tower of Terror with all of our friends!! 🤪 It was crazy to have an elevator just to the two of us! On special nights like the Jollywood Party that we attended, park capacity is limited and many rides are walk on! More to come on all the fun we had at Jollywood Nights and the rest of our quick 24 hour visit to Disney World!

Don’t forget that bookings are open for 2025 at Disney! A $200 deposit is all that you need to secure your reservation, and new deals and promotions can be applied as they become available in the new year. If you’re looking for a gift you don’t have to wrap, a Disney trip may be just the thing! 🎄🤗🎁

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

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