Dream Builder Vacations by Valerie

28/08/2024

Sail along with me as I recap a recent cruise aboard the Disney Dream through the Mediterranean and Greek Isles. Details coming soon!🛳️

11/08/2024

Check out the many exciting new attractions coming to Disney parks—and four additional new ships coming to Disney Cruise Line! Which are you most excited to visit?!

🚪- Monsters Inc Land is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios including the first ever suspended roller coaster at a Disney park!

🏎️ - Ka-chow! A Cars themed area is coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom with two new attractions!

🐰 - Zootopia: Better Together will replace It’s Tough to be a Bug at Disney’s Animal Kingdom next year….Winter 2025!

💦- Pandora: Way of Water is a new destination that will be coming to Disney California Adventure!

🔮 - Magic Kingdom is getting its own Villains Land which will feature two attractions, dining, & shopping!

🕷️ - Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure will be doubling in size with two new attractions!

⭐️ - A new mission featuring the Mandalorian & Grogu will be coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on both coasts in 2026!

❤️ - A Walt Disney audio animatronic show, Walt Disney: A Magical Life will debut in the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland next year as Disneyland celebrates its 70th anniversary!

🌳 - Tropical Americas will replace Dinoland USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027 & will feature Encanto & Indiana Jones attractions!

🟣 - A new Coco attraction is coming to the Disney Parks for the first time at Disney California Adventure!

🍹- Two new lounges are coming to Walt Disney World…..A Spaceship Earth lounge at Epcot & a Pirates of the Caribbean lounge at Magic Kingdom!

💦 - Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will debut at Disneyland on November 15th of this year!

✨ - Disney Starlight, a new nighttime parade is coming to Magic Kingdom is coming in Summer 2025!

🚢 Last but not least……4 new Disney Cruise Line ships will be debuting between 2027-2031 bringing the fleet up to 13 ships!

11/08/2024

So many exciting Disney parks announcements tonight! Head over to the Disney Parks page to see them all!

08/08/2024

Disneyland’s Halloween foodie guide is here and looking frightfully delicious!👀

07/08/2024

Did you know that Disney Cruise Line sails not only in the Caribbean and Bahamas, but also to Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia and more?!

If you could cruise anywhere, where would you go?🌎

31/07/2024

More details on Universal Epic Universe—opening next year!!

27/07/2024

Thinking about a magical getaway this fall or holiday season—and some extra savings?!✨

Select stays at Walt Disney Resort hotels qualify for both resort AND theme park ticket discounts! Contact me to learn more!

22/07/2024

There’s truly something for everyone at this beautiful Hawaiian resort! A new addition to the adults-only area—and of course endless adventures (or relaxation) for the entire Ohana!🌺

Dreaming of a relaxing grown-up getaway? You’re in luck – the Wailana Pool will be adults-only beginning August 5th! 🌊

14/07/2024

I had the unique opportunity to experience the Disney Dream docked overnight in Malta during a Mediterranean cruise earlier this month. Isn’t she lovely?!

19/06/2024

Just released: Disney Cruise Line itineraries for late 2025 and early 2026!

If you’re at all considering a Disney cruise—let’s chat! They are the best!✨

15/06/2024

New ‘Inside Out 2’ experiences at Disney parks!

08/06/2024

Looking for a quieter spot to rest or beat the heat on your next Walt Disney World visit? Save this for easy reference!

29/04/2024

Get excited for summer at Universal Orlando with brand new attractions and events:

🏰 DreamWorks Land: Hang out with Shrek, ride the Trollercoaster, learn kung fu with Po, and catch the new live show DreamWorks Imagination Celebration! 🌈💫 (June 14th)
🧙‍♂️ Hogwarts Always: Dive into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with the mesmerizing nighttime extravaganza at Hogwarts™ castle! 🏰✨ (June 14th)
🎥 CINESATIONAL Lagoon Show: Thrill to a cinematic journey with stirring soundtracks evoking the mystery and magic of Harry Potter™, the pulse-pounding thrills of Jurassic World and the gripping suspense of Jaws. On select nights 🦕🌊 (June 14th)
🎭 Universal Mega Movie Parade: Join your favorite characters in a dazzling daytime parade, featuring T. rex, E.T., Trolls, and more! 🎥🎉 (July 3rd)

17/02/2024

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns Feb. 28 through May 27, for 90 days of beautiful topiaries, inspirational gardens, delicious dishes and rockin’ music celebrating spring. 🌷🎶🍽️

10/02/2024

Set sail an incredible day of rootin’ tootin’, one-of-a-kind surprises with Pixar Day at Sea! Now sailing on select 7-night Caribbean sailings aboard the Disney Fantasy.

02/02/2024

Pixar Place Hotel is officially open! 🔵 🔴 🟡

You can enjoy all this fully Pixar-themed hotel has to offer, from Joe Gardner playing piano in the lobby to the first-ever opportunity to create core photo memories with Bing B**g from "Inside Out."

Featuring a redesigned lobby, reimagined guest rooms, and upgraded rooftop recreation areas, there's so much for you to experience, while being steps from Disney California Adventure Park.

30/01/2024

It’s National Plan for Vacation Day!

Where are you heading next?!!

09/09/2023

So many exciting announcements coming from the D23 Expo today!

💜 Figment Character Meet & Greet beginning TOMORROW at Epcot!

👻 The Hatbox Ghost is coming to the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom in late November.

🐻 Country Bear Jamboree will see updated songs & acts in 2024.

🦊 A new Zootopia Show will be coming to the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

🏎️ Test Track at Epcot will be reimagined.

🚢 Disney Adventure is the name of Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship which will have a port in Singapore & will sail throughout Asia.

🏴‍☠️ A new Pirate of the Caribbean Lounge coming to Magic Kingdom.

🌎 A new world jumping vehicle coming to the new attraction in Avengers Campus at Disney’s California Adventure that will help transport superheroes into the Multiverse.

🌀 Journey of Water inspired by Moana will be opening at Epcot on October 16th & will feature a dedicated space to meet Moana.

🎆 Luminous - The Symphony of Us - Epcot’s newest nighttime spectacular will debut in December 2023.

🌴 Plans to reimagine Dinoland into a new land inspired by tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

🚧 Future expansion plans for Magic Kingdom are the largest ever for the park.

01/09/2023

15/08/2023

🌏 Exciting News for Adventure Seekers! 🌏

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11/08/2023

With the school year quickly approaching, now is the time to plan family fun for the year ahead!

I’d love to chat about Disney and Universal destinations including:

Walt Disney World in Florida
Disneyland in California
Disney Cruise Line with sailings in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe and more
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii
Adventures by Disney offering guided vacations with 40+ adventures over 7 continents
Universal Orlando
Universal Hollywood

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08/08/2023

Visit Conservation Station, located in Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, to get an in-depth look at animal habitats around the globe and see the expert veterinary care the animals receive.

03/08/2023

From fresh farm-to-table style dishes to a rotating character dining experience with views of ‘Living with the Land,’ The Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT has it all!

02/08/2023

Have you seen the new Haunted Mansion movie? I love when movies are inspired by attractions — and can’t wait to get back to the parks to ride Haunted Mansion again soon!

29/07/2023

Don't rush out of Magic Kingdom at night. Instead, take time to get some great photos or visit the shops without the crowds!

27/07/2023

Debating whether to stay at a Walt Disney World resort or to stay offsite? Here are just a few benefits of staying on Disney property. The convenience, extra (and less crowded) time in the theme parks, and magic of the Disney bubble are top for me!

24/07/2023

🎶 Casey Junior's comin' down the track 🎶

At Magic Kingdom, there are THREE train stations where you can hop aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad: near the park entrance on Main Street, USA; in Frontierland; and in Fantasyland.

Not only is this a mode of transportation around the park, it’s a relaxing 20-minute, 1.5-mile scenic round-trip tour.

Grab a seat on one of the restored steam trains—originally built between 1916 and 1928 — and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Magic Kingdom. 🚂

21/07/2023

Happy Dole Whip Day! Disney has so many delicious variations of Dole Whip, but the classic soft-serve remains my favorite!

20/07/2023

There's still time to take advantage of BIG savings at Walt Disney World this summer! The end of summer is predicted to have lower crowds and is a great time for a magical family vacation!

18/07/2023

Considering an international trip in the future? Get those passports now! Processing times are currently taking 10+ weeks, so plan ahead if possible and avoid unnecessary stress right before traveling.

If you already have a passport, this is a good time to check the expiration date. Many countries require that passports be valid for at least six months beyond the travel dates. Be sure to check children’s passports as well, since those are only valid for five years (compared to ten years for adults).

Many closed loop cruises originating and ending in the United States do not require passports, but I highly recommend them in the unlikely event something does not go as planned.

Questions? Just ask! You can also find more details here:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply.html