Joy Dolan - Key to the World Travel

13/06/2021

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is one of Walt Disney World's newest and most popular attractions for the whole family. It's just one of the many new and exciting things to do at Walt Disney World this year!

06/06/2021

The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is one of our favorite annual events at Walt Disney World. With food, wine, and live culinary demos from around the world, it is the perfect thing for any Disney-loving foodie! This year's festival starts earlier than ever on July 15th. Interested in joining this lively celebration? Message me and I can help you get started on planning your trip!

Disney is beginning the International Food and Wine Festival earlier than ever before!

30/05/2021

Disney's Riviera Resort is one of their newest resorts, and another wonderful spot for a relaxing afternoon. Evoking the laid-back spirit of the European Riviera, their many gardens and waterside café tables are great for sitting back and people watching with a nice wine or Aperol Spritz.

23/05/2021

Rise of the Resistance might be one of the best attractions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. For the Star Wars fan in your family, it is an absolute must-do! This attraction uses new virtual queue technology, and this handy guide shows you how to book your spot in line and join the resistance!

One of the most asked questions for guests visiting Walt Disney World is “how do I get a Rise of the Resistance boarding group?” If you have been to the parks, you know it can be difficult to obtain a boarding group for the attraction, and often causes a little anxiety for those only heading [.....

16/05/2021

We're continuing to share some of our favorite places to relax with a cocktail at Walt Disney World, and The Enchanted Rose at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort might boast one of the best views of them all! We were treated to this glorious sunset on their terrace during our most recent visit.

09/05/2021

Get ready to say 'Mahalo' to the return of Mickey and friends to Aulani this May! Character dining is returning to Aulani's beloved Makahiki restaurant, and this article has all the details about their return.

Having enjoyed a magical vacation to Aulani on Oahu, I would be excited to share all my knowledge with you and help you plan your own Hawaiian getaway. Message me and we can get started planning your trip - my planning services are completely complimentary!

Good news 'Ohana! Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is bringing back character breakfast to Makahiki Restaurant on May 7th

02/05/2021

Looking for a relaxing spot for a drink and a bite? Geyser Point at Disney's Wilderness Lodge is a beautiful spot to sit at lakeside and enjoy cocktails, draft beers, and an array of delicious small plates. It's also a wonderful place to watch your favorite team on one of their screens!

25/04/2021

After a long wait, Disneyland Resort in California will be reopening April 30! Check out the ticketing prices and calendar for the much-anticipated reopening of The Happiest Place on Earth!

Thinking of planning a visit to California? I can help you plan your Disneyland vacation at no extra charge to you. Just send me a message and we can get started with planning!

There have been some major announcements over the last few weeks for Disneyland and Disney parks. Yesterday we finally heard the opening date for the Avengers Campus and today ricing for Disneyland ticket sales for the April 30th reopening were released. Theme park ticket sales for Disneyland and Di...

18/04/2021

With its breezy ambiance evoking a historic seaside retreat and its walking distance to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios, not to mention the great shopping and dining just steps away, Disney's Boardwalk Inn is one of our favorite places to stay at Walt Disney World!

11/04/2021

Did you know that you can have your Disney Park Pass stored right on your mobile phone? With Disney's new MagicMobile Pass, getting through the gates is a breeze! Check out this guide to setting up and using this quick and easy new feature.

Disney's MagicMobile Pass is here for your iPhone and Apple Watch! We tried and this is how it works:

31/12/2020

We're bidding farewell to 2020 (and I'm sure we're not alone in saying 'good riddance'!) and looking ahead to a better 2021 and beyond. While 2020 was a year unlike anything we could have predicted, it taught us to take nothing and no one for granted. We're grateful to our friends, family, and followers for helping us get through this year and here's to an awesome 2021!

27/12/2020

The Boulder Ridge Villas lobby at Disney's Wilderness Lodge is one of our favorite spots to relax at WDW! Between the beautiful architecture, gentle music, and cozy fireplace, we love taking a break here and recharging!

25/12/2020

All is calm, all is bright...wishing a very merry Christmas from our family to yours!

20/12/2020

Where better to experience the magic of the holidays than at Walt Disney World? From holiday food festivals at Epcot to glittering icicles on the castle at The Magic Kingdom, the festive atmosphere is everywhere you look, making this one of our favorite times to visit!

PS: These photos are from a pre-COVID trip, hence the lack of masks! ;)

13/12/2020

EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays invites guests to explore holiday traditions from around the globe. Try delicious treats from kiosks representing 20 different countries and cultures, enjoy live musical performances, and check out how the countries of World Showcase celebrate this festive season!

Get ready for the new Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays with our full guide to all of this year's offerings!

06/12/2020

Nothing beats relaxing by a warm fireplace, and the resorts at Walt Disney World have some of the coziest! Here are just a few of our favorites from our many visits to WDW - can you guess which resorts they can be found at?

Where is your favorite cozy hideaway at WDW? Tell us in the comments!

29/11/2020

Missing the magic this holiday season? Check out some of the delightful holiday goodies available on ShopDisney.com. Which ones are your favorite? Personally we love all the fun kitchenware!

Beginning October 26th, 2021 a whole new collection of merry merchandise is coming to shopDisney.com, Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort and select Disney Parks around the world.

26/11/2020

From our family to yours...wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving full of friends, family, and good food!

22/11/2020

Disney has released some fantastic offers for early 2021! Book by March 15 and save up to 35% on your stay at select Disney resorts (including Disney's Boardwalk Villas, one of our favorites).

Thinking of visiting Walt Disney World in 2021? As a Travel Advisor I can help you with all the ins and outs of your planning process at no extra charge! Just send me a message and we can get started!

Disney has announced an early 2021 room offer that can save you up to 35% off your stay!

15/11/2020

The next time you see the iconic WDW entry gates (and nothing beats going through those gates the first time!), they might look a little different. For Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration, the gates are getting a makeover!

Entrances to Walt Disney World Resort Get a Royal Makeover

08/11/2020

Having recently returned from a wonderful visit to Walt Disney World, I have a lot of information to share and am happy to answer any questions you might have about what it's like to visit WDW with the current safety procedures in place.

Just send me a message and I'd be happy to help!

01/11/2020

And just like that the Magic Kingdom has traded their pumpkins for garlands and the holiday season has officially begun! There is nothing like the magic of celebrating the holidays at Walt Disney World!

Holiday decor is up at Magic Kingdom this morning!

29/08/2020

Missing the magic of a Disney Cruise? Enjoy this video of DCL's production of "Tangled: the Musical" while you daydream about your next cruise (Fall 2021 sailings have been announced)!

So many of us are missing the magic aboard Disney Cruise Line. From the beautiful destinations to the incredible onboard entertainment, Disney Cruise Line is far and above any other sailing experience. Disney understands we are all having the DCL blues and to help combat that at home, Disney has sha...

15/08/2020

An interesting podcast about all things Disney (and beyond!) takes a look at the "new normal" in the parks and what has changed and what has stayed the same. Helpful for your future trip planning!

The Gold Key Adventurers Society have just returned from the reopening of Walt Disney World's theme parks and share their experience

08/08/2020

The "NBA Bubble" for the players at Walt Disney World is definitely covering all the bases!

The NBA “bubble” has been getting a lot of attention these days. So much so, they created a Twitter account dedicated to the “NBA Bubble Life.” I will be honest, it is one of my favorite accounts to creep these days. From behind the scenes photos of players rooms, to a look at the type […]

01/08/2020

The Walt Disney World theme parks have begun welcoming back guests to the magic! Here's an interesting look at some of the changes the parks have put in place to keep everyone safe!

Walt Disney World has successfully completed the phased reopening of all four parks this week. Last week, Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom joyfully welcomed guests back to the parks to celebrate the magic that is still very much alive. Today, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT opened ...

04/07/2020

26/06/2020

Now is the time to begin thinking about 2021 travel plans. Disney has released their 2021 Packages and they are focused on a flexible, safe return to the Magic!

As a KTTW travel planner, my complimentary service can help you navigate all that's new and make planning your 2021 vacations seamless.

The magic is slowly returning to Disney as this morning 2021 Walt Disney World vacation packages opened for booking for select Disney Resort hotels! Given the current situation, there are some resort hotels and other areas such as water parks, that are not, as of this time, being scheduled for reope...

15/06/2020

Guests at Disney Springs were surprised by a little bit of Star Wars magic when some Storm Troopers were spotted on patrol!

There has been a ton of news coming from Disney today. From the full opening of Disney Springs to the announcements made by Disney parks about the planned opening come July 11th. We have hardly been able to keep up with the news coming in. Our friend Ashley(disney_tricks on Instagram) has been at Di...

11/06/2020

Missing the magic? Check out this list of ride videos from Disneyland and Walt Disney World and plan a virtual day at the parks!

Is everyone surviving at home? Today we present the 2nd installment of our “Social Distancing” guides. While thinking up ways to keep our kids busy during this social distancing we started to look for ride videos from Walt Disney World and Disneyland to keep the magic alive at home. We found som...