Pixie Travel by Courtney

What you need to know👇 📍Want to knock out 4 characters meets in one at the cutest indoor location? Save this plan for your next visit to Magic Kingdom! You’ll more than likely be starting your morning off in Fantasyland & Tomorrowland since that’s what’s open for Early Park Entry. You’ll knock out a few rides with short standby waits, and because you’re a ⚡️Lightning Lane Pro, you will have already scanned in to *at least 1* Lightning Lane so that you all access to all Tier 1 choices… 👉Now with a few rides in and your Lightning Lanes stacked, you’ll head to the Big Circus area in the back of Fantasyland. (Maybe you’ve even timed a Barnstormer LL around this time because no one wants to wait in that standby line! Then, you’ll head to Pete’s Silly Slide show at 9:55am. You’ll choose a door: Donald & Goofy on the right, Minnie & Daisy on the left. ⏰At exactly 10am, the doors will burst open and you’ll be greeted by the characters who will then usher you into the meet. You will be one of only a handful of people with this strategy! Prepare yourself for the sweetest meets behind a beautiful backdrop. 👉You’ll exit and then immediately get in line for the next 2 characters. A small line may have formed but you will still be in and out from meeting FOUR characters in likely less than 20 minutes 🙌 If you have kids excited to meet classic characters, this is the perfect way to start your day without paying for a character meal! . . . #disneytips #magickingdom #charactermeetandgreet #disneymagic #disneyitinerary #authorizeddisneyvacationplanner

Details👇 Disney’s Hilton Head Island Beach Resort is situated on 12 acres of marsh and mossy oaks. Themed after a vintage fishing lodge, this resort provides all of the familiar Disney touches you love with the most serene setting. The outdoor Quick Service Restaurant begins serving breakfast and specialty coffee at 8am. ✨Pro Tip: arrive close to 8am for the shortest lines and optimal seating. The restaurant itself is situated on a gorgeous deck overlooking the marsh and the resort’s iconic red-roofed crabbing dock. 🤫What many don’t realize though is that the crabbing dock actually has a picnic table in it! While this space fills up later in the day, I typically have it to myself in the early morning. It’s among my top spots to enjoy a Disney coffee while I watch the wildlife and start my day. Be sure to follow @pixietravelbycourtney for more tips to help you slow and savor your Disney Vacation . . . #disneytips #disneymorning #disneyresort #disneyvacationclub #disneyshiltonheadislandresort #authorizeddisneyvacationplanner

Save this tip for your next Disney Cruise⬇️ Palo Brunch all sold out when your activity window opened up? This can often happen for 1st time cruisers and every silver Castaway Club Members shorter cruises. Do not panic. Some reservations are held for guests to book once they are onboard! ✨Here’s your plan if you can’t score a reservation in advance: As soon as you board the ship, head to the dining request tables. This is often located outside of one of the Main Dining rooms. As soon as you are connected to the DCL app in the cruise terminal, you’ll see the location. Immediately after embarking the ship, head there. You’ll wait in a short line and then be called to sit down with a member of the adult-exclusive restaurant team where you can put in your request. More often than not, if you head here as soon as you board, you’ll be able to get a reservation! . . . #palobrunch #disneydining #disneyfoodie #mickeywaffle #dcl #disneycruiseline #disneymagic #disneyadult #pixietravel #dcltips #disneytipsandtricks #disneygrammers

Inside Out: Joyful Sweets Details⬇️ ✨Enter Riley’s “Headquarters” to discover the cutest shop with the best views!✨ Sculpted figures of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust greet you in this charming dessert locale. 🍨The gelato flavors are fun and truly delicious! You can also order macarons, cake pops, handcrafted truffles, or make a candy bag of assorted candy 👉Pro Tip: if you’re on a 4-night sailing, visit on a port day when it’s less crowded than your sea day. There are only 5 seats inside the shop and while there are plenty of places we could have taken our treats to-go, my kids adored eating in the shop! . . . #disneywish #insideout #dcl #disneycruisine #disneycruise #disneycruisetips #disneygram #cruisewithkids #disneymagic #disneytreat #disneyfoodie

It’s the change we’ve been waiting for⬇️ On June 28th, we will say “see ya later 🧞‍♂️” and “Hello ⚡️Lane Multi Pass.” 🎉 Hooray to less confusing nomenclature and an even bigger hooray for the about to pre-book up to 3 attractions per park day in advance! 🏰Need even 1 more reason in a long list of reasons to stay in a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel? Disney Hotel guests will be able to pre select their attractions and attraction times 7 full days prior to check in! (Other guests will be able to book 3 days in advance of their ticket date) ⏰While the poor timing of making my updated Genie+ videos two days before this announcement is downright laughable, the good news is that I ❤️ strategizing, testing those strategies, and teaching my clients how to master and “win” at any system Disney throws their way! My wheels are already spinning as I’ve begun crafting my preliminary strategy for each park! And I’d ❤️ to help YOU! Request a free quote at the link in my bio to get started! All of my planning services are complimentary when you book your vacation through me. Let’s WIN at Lightning Lane Multi Pass together!! . . . #disneygenie #lightninglane #lightninglanemultipass #disneytips #disneytricks #disneymagic #disneyparks #disneygram

Itinerary Details👇 Follow @pixietravelbycourtney as I offer tips & tricks to help you plan a theme park vacation you’ll actually enjoy! There are so many ways to take advantage of Universal’s new Buy 3 Days, Get 2 Days Free Ticket promo! The itinerary here utilizes (3 Park) Promo Park-to-Park Tickets that give you 5 days in the parks! There’s also a (2 Park) option that does not include the water park. This particular itinerary is perfect for a short summer getaway or even a 4-night Fall Break! This also assumes you’re staying at a Universal Orlando Resort Hotel which includes 1-hour Early Entry to select attractions in the park. Interested in a longer vacation? Spread this out by building in resort days in between to relax at your resort pool and take advantage of great dining at CityWalk! If you have days to spare, just enjoy the resort and CityWalk on check-in and check-out day and get 5 full park days in between! The possibilities are endless as the promo is good for travel now through Mid-December! (Combine with Halloween or Holiday Fun) However you spend it, this is the perfect time to check out all of the new offerings beginning this July! I’d love to help you craft the perfect plan for your group! . . . #universalorlando #universalorlandoresort #uoap #wizardingworldofharrypotter #dreamworksland #universalstudios #islandsofadventure

Why These Top the List👇 🏰No Summer visit to Walt Disney World is complete without some time to soak in the ☀️! Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel makes it so easy to return for a midday pool break! I even recommend building in a pool/rest day into your schedule while the kids are out of school and resort prices are at their lowest! ☀️Each Walt Disney World Resort hotel has a fabulous pool and all moderate and deluxe hotel pools have a water slide. ✨While most pools have some form of a splash pad for young children, these resorts feature full water playgrounds for children under 48 inches: ✅Moderate Resorts: Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans -French Quarter ✅Deluxe Resorts: Animal Kingdom Kidani Village Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Riviera Resort, Wilderness Lodge ✅Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground ❤️I always recommend these resorts for young families! These water playgrounds are next to the main pool but in a separate area. Most even have lounge chairs and tables for parents. . . . #disneytips #disneywithlittles #disneygram #disneypool #disneygrsmmers #disneysummer #authorizeddisneyvacationplanner #pixietravel #disneyresort

Menu & Details👇 🌸Most of the Outdoor Kitchens in EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival open daily at 11am. But lucky for us, one of the best Festival Booths often opens with Park Opening: 📍BRUNCHCOT is tucked away near Test Track and offers some fabulous menu items to jumpstart your day and Festival Grazing: ✨Avocado Toast (Garden Graze Challenge Item) ✨Biscuit & Gravy ✨Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites ✨Froot Loops Shake ✨Peach Bellini ✨Coffee Cocktail 🏃‍♀️This Avocado Toast was perfection after the runDsney 10-miler! 👉The Festival runs through May 27, 2024 so save this tip for your next visit! . . . #disneygram #epcot #epcotflowerandgardenfestival #brunchcot #disneytips #disneygrammers #authorizeddisneyvacationplanner #pixietravel #disneysnacks #disneytreats

Calling all Disney Adults👇 Here’s your PSA for the day: there’s room in your heart for both Disney AND Universal. I promise ❤️ As someone whose love for Walt Disney World run deep, I’m putting it on the record that there are aspects of Universal Orlando that I love even more! (Gasp!) But it doesn’t have to be about which is better—the fact is that there are two fabulous resorts in Florida that provide unparalleled immersive experiences and I don’t want you to miss out on either one! Know Walt Disney World like the back of your hand but unsure how to plan the perfect Universal vacation? I’m here to help! Not only do I love both Disney and Universal, I KNOW both and I’d be honored to plan your first (or 45th) visit! Your favorite stories are waiting to be experienced; let’s leap in ❤️ . . . #universalorlandoresort #wizardingworldofharrypotter #universalstudios #islandsofadventure #disneygram #pixietravel #uoap #disneyap #authorizeddisneyvacationplanner #universalvacation

4-Park Magic Ticket Details👇 Enjoy admission to each of the 4 Walt Disney World Theme Parks: 🏰Magic Kingdom 🌐EPCOT 🎬Hollywood Studios 🦒Animal Kingdom On 4 separate days. These are base tickets so you’ll get to spend 1 full day in each park (but you can come and go from that one park on your day of admission as you please if you’d like to return to your resort for a midday rest or pool break) This date-based ticket has start dates from April 2 through September 22, 2024. All 4 park days must be used within 7 days of selected start date. This is the perfect opportunity to build some fabulous resort days into your summer vacation while the kids are already out of school! More vacation for less 💰is always a win in my book! The price of the tickets does range from $99-$120 per day, depending on the date. (Spring Break and Memorial Week, 4th of July being the highest) . . . #disneysavings #disneytips #disneygram #disneypromo #pixietravel #disneyparks #waltdisneyworld #disneymagic #disneysummer #disneyspringbreak #disneygrammers

The Happiest Way to Fall Asleep👇 Each Disneyland Hotel headboard features the castle. Click the button on the lamp for a special fireworks show set to the tune of “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes.” I love that it plays the entire song while the fireworks light up and twinkle. Talk about a special, magical touch. . . . #disneylandhotel #disneylandfireworks #disneywithlittles #disneytips #disneyhumor #pixietravel #disneyresort #disneygram #disneygrammers

Disney Dining Math Breakdown👇 ✨Follow @pixietravelbycourtney for Disney Dining Plan Reels to help you maximize your credits and WIN the Disney Dining Game! ☕️That coffee you’re craving? It’s included on the Disney Dining Plan! Just looking for black coffee? Don’t spend a snack credit! Simply get coffee at ykjr resort in your refillable mug (each person gets a refulllable mug on the Dining Plan!) 👉But if it’s a specialty coffee you’re after, your snack credits are your best friend! (Especially for those specialty caffeinated drinks that are $6.50+) 📍Joffrey’s has snack/coffee carts in every theme park and they all take the dining plan! 💰Want to really feel like a winner? Get the most expensive item on the menu (excludes alcoholic drinks). At the cart near Tower of Terror in Hollywood Studios, this is the Frozen Cappuccino Dream. With tax, this costs $7.44, making it a great use of a snack credit and a refreshing treat on a hot day! 🍩Bonus Tip: The Joffrey’s Carts also sell giant donuts that are $6.35 before tax and they count as a snack credit too! Easily shareable! . . . #disneyparks #disneydining #disneydiningplan #disneyfoodie #disneycoffee #joffreyscoffee #hollywoodstudios #disneygram #disneygrammers #disneysavings #pixietravel