Andrea-Purple Banana Travel Coach (2024)

31/03/2024

Happy Resurrection Sunday! 🌅

Today I’m so thankful for Jesus and the hope, joy and peace He gives—especially for His resurrection that wipes my slate clean.

May you feel the same power that emptied the grave in your life. ✝️

19/03/2024

Having a travel coach (aka expert on your side) can make all the difference!

I not only help you choose the perfect resort and tickets, I also educate you and make sure you you’re prepared with the strategies that will lead you to success in the parks!

Ready to get started planning?! Comment EXPERT and I’ll reach out to get you started!

10/03/2024

Do we have something in common?!

👋 Heyyyy! I’m Andrea and I’m glad you’re here!

Here’s a little about me:
Virginia Mom of 3, one of which is on the Autism Spectrum

Here’s one of the truths I believe to my core: Families are built and strengthened through shared experiences which turn into shared memories. AND one of the best experiences you can share is traveling together!

My goal is to help busy moms simplify the process of planning vacations for their families!

You get to be the hero for your family while I do the heavy lifting because Lord knows you don’t have room for one more thing on your plate! Whether that’s Disney, a cruise, an all inclusive vacation, or wherever you’re itching to go—I’m your girl!

A few more tidbits-bits:

🥤Dr. Pepper for life! It’s always my drink of choice!

🏈 College Football season is my favorite season!

📖 I’m rediscovering the joy of reading after a season of feeling like I didn’t have time when my kids were itty bitty.

🍞 I’m a pre-game bread connoisseur—you know, the bread that restaurants bring to the table while you wait for your food—yeah I love it!

Your turn! Whether you’ve been here for awhile or you just found my page, I want to get to know you! Let me know what we have in common, or just join the conversation—what’s your drink of choice, who has the best pre-game bread, what’s the best book you’ve read recently, what team do you root for?! Sound off! 🗣️

03/03/2024

We’re in Disneyland enjoying all the magic that the Most Magical Place on Earth has to offer! ✨✨

Follow along in stories to join in on the fun!

Let me know which character would you’d love to ride the carousel with? ⬇️

14/02/2024

The only conversation hearts you need this Valentine’s Day! Send your favorite to someone to start the travel conversation!

When the time is right you know I’m here to make those travels easy and stress free!

30/01/2024

Here’s a “holiday” we should allllll be celebrating! Life is just better when you have a vacation on the books to look forward to!

Tag someone in the comments that you want to take a vacation with this year!

From the magical memories of a Disney vacation to the complete relaxation and reconnection of a couples all-inclusive vacation, I’d love to be on your team in creating these experiences with the ones you love!

Whether it’s sailing on your first family cruise or experiencing the thrills of Universal Studios, or even exploring Europe or Alaska—it’s time to make those dreams a reality! From girls trips to extended family vacations—let’s make it happen!

19/01/2024

🍿 Disney snack hack in honor of National Popcorn Day!

Kids love snacks, am I right? And if yours are like mine they are asking for a snack every 2.7 seconds! 😅

You can totally bring snacks into the Disney parks, but that’s just not as cool—but also not cool? Spending $6 per kid every 2.7 seconds.

Enter the Disney snack hack you need! The refillable popcorn bucket!

Buy your bucket on the first day of your trip for $13 and then get unlimited refills for just $2.25 of the rest of your trip!

Keep those kids happy and keep the popcorn coming!

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Andrea .and.pixiedust is a travel coach and Disney expert who has clocked thousands of hours in the Disney parks. All that experience means she’s well-equipped to help moms create family vacations without while cutting through the overwhelm of planning a Disney vacation (at not additional cost to you!)

08/01/2024

You thought that was hard?? Try navigating the ins and outs of creating the dream vacation for your family without expert help—that on another level entirely!

Good news, you don’t have to do it alone! I’m a travel coach for busy moms who dream of taking their kids to Disney but don’t need one more complicated thing in their life!

I’m here to simplify the process and make Momma the hero for her family!

From resorts, to tickets, to dining reservations, to transportation, to park strategies—I’ll simply it all for you. You just show up to make the memories!

31/12/2023

Recap of some of my travel highlights of 2023:

🍌In January I started the year at with some of my Purple Banana Travel family for Ripen! Laughter, tears, digging deep, pushing ourselves and doing the hard work to grow!

🏰 In April I was honored to be hosted by Disney and chosen by Purple Banana to represent our agency at an Agent Education Program at Walt Disney World. Loved getting to connect with other travel advisors from other agencies and to get some tours and insights to better serve my clients!

👩‍👦In August (and then unexpectedly again in October) I got to travel one-on-one with my big boy! From park days to drawing lessons, to pool time, to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party—it was great to connect with Asher and let him “drive” on that trip!

👯‍♀️👯‍♀️ Rounded out the year with 2 amazing girls’ trips with great friends! From completing a 5k, to doing all the Christmas things we stayed at 4 different resorts hit up all the parks, attended special Christmas events, and laughed ENDLESSLY! Totally recommend a girls trip to fill your cup!

It’s been quite a year and I’m looking forward to the travels and memories 2024 will bring! (Hoping for some more diversity in my travels in ‘24!)

Drop your travel highlight of 2023 in the comments!⬇️

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas from me & mine to you & yours!

Wishing you joy, contentment, laughter, and gratitude this Christmas!

05/12/2023

Happy Birthday, Walt!

Today in honor of his birthday a new statue called “Walt the Dreamer” was dedicated as part of the new World Celebration section at Epcot.

Thank you, Mr. Disney for dreaming, for inspiring us all to dream, and for turning your dreams into a reality that we still continue to enjoy!

Drop a 💛 to show Walt some love on his birthday!

04/12/2023

We’re unlocking all the Christmas Magic at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

Characters, treats, fireworks, shows, and parades—we’re doing it all over in stories!

25/11/2023

Calling all superhero moms! 🌟 This Small Business Saturday, unlock the magic of stress-free travel! 🔓

Did you know?? When you book with me, I earn a commission from the big dogs (Disney, Sandals, Royal Caribbean, etc.)—you don’t pay anything extra! 💵

Your support fuels my small business dreams, simplifies your life, and lets you focus on what matters most – quality time with your people! 💛

From Disney family adventures to sailing the high seas, luxurious adults-only getaways, let's create your story! 🏰🛳️🌴 Because memories > stuff, and your time with family is priceless. Let’s simplify travel together!

Not ready to travel?? You can still support my small business! Your likes, shares, and comments mean the world to me! 👍💬↗️

Would you share this to your story today to support me on Small Business Saturday?!

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

I’m so grateful to have you here as part of this little corner of the internet where we value community, creating memories, and experiences over things!

So grateful for YOU!

04/11/2023

Best photo spot in EPCOT!

If you want this photo you’ll find it towards the end of the Journey of Water walkthrough attraction.

You’ll find a PhotoPass photographer there or, you can grab a quick picture on your phone.

03/11/2023

Wine and Dine 5k ✅

You never find a more fun, inclusive, or encouraging running environment for runners of all ability levels than at runDisney events!

Drop your runDisney questions below ⬇️ and let’s chat!

11/10/2023

Park Hopper tickets give you ultimate flexibility on your vacation, and allows you to design your Disney days just the way you want!

Swipe through for some practical examples of how Park Hoppers allow you to give your family the experience you, and they, have been dreaming of!

This becomes even more true when park hopping time restrictions are lifted on 1/9/24!

Share this with someone visiting Disney soon so they can make the most of their visit with Park Hoppers!

03/10/2023

Boo To You! 🎃

We’re at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party tonight!

Follow along for all the fun! (And all the tips for making the most of your time at this specially ticketed event!)

Sound off and let me know are you a costume or no costume person?!

03/10/2023

💡✨Core Memory Alert! ✨💡

Since his first trip to Disney World Asher has LOVED this purple dragon!

Since then he has amassed quite a collection of Figment collectibles and has said for yearsssss, “I wish I could meet Figment!”

Well, today was the day! It may seem crazy to do a 30 hour trip, but this moment alone was SO worth it!

Magic moments like this await your family—maybe it’s Ariel, maybe it’s Pluto, maybe it’s not a character or even a ride, but I promise there are core memories waiting for your family at Disney World!

What character(s) would your kids FLIP to meet?! Let me know below!

02/09/2023

Who’s your team? Shout them out in the comments!

In honor of the first college football Saturday of the season here’s my picks for where at Walt Disney World to catch a big game—no matter what sport you watch!

Save this in case your vacation ends up overlapping with a big event on your team’s schedule!

29/08/2023

Mommas with more than one kiddo, listen up! I need to tell you what has changed my relationships with each of my kids and why you need to try it!

I’m at Walt Disney World this week with just my oldest and there’s no better time to fill you in on why you should travel with your kids one at a time!

1️⃣ They get to steer the ship! Tell me if you can relate, you’re on vacation and you’re constantly juggling what each kids wants to do. Making someone wait so that you can all go do what one kids has been dying to do. Rinse and repeat. And while this is something that just comes with being a family and it’s important for our kids to learn to understand and appreciate prioritizing others’ needs and wants, it’s SO nice to be able to give the child you are traveling with get to call the shot without their sibling(s) in the picture! They love the autonomy and independence it gives them, and you’ll enjoy the relief of not having to juggle everyone’s wants! Instead of having to say “no”, or “not now”, or “maybe after this” you get to say “YES!” more often!

3️⃣ You get to know each other in a new way! When you’re out of your normal routine, environment, and you take your kid out of the sibling mix you get to see them and experience them in a new way! Not just who they are within your family dynamic, but who they are individually. And they will LOVE your undivided attention!

3️⃣ Shared experiences become shared memories and it will deepen your bond with an individual child when you create memories just the two of you share!

When you find time to take short trips with each of your children, you—and they—will reap the benefits of less stress, time to focus and really see each other, and deepening your bond with each child!

Tell me: have you done any one-on-one trips yet?

22/08/2023

Disneyland Resort packages for 2024 open on August 24!!!

Here’s 3 reasons you should consider visiting Disneyland for your next magical vacation:

1. Walk where Walt walked! This was Walt’s park and the history and nostalgia is everywhere you look!

2. Immersive lands you won’t find in Florida! At Avengers Campus you will find your kids’ favorite heroes roaming freely and interacting with them is so much fun! In Cars Land you’ll feel like you’re in the movie—this is the most immersive land Disney has created in my opinion! Life-sized Lightning McQueen and Mater will roll right down the street as you explore Radiator Springs!

3. It’s so EASY! With 2 parks only steps apart park hopping (and everything else) is just easier and lower stress than in Disney World! There are only 3 Disney hotels and many Good Neighbor Hotels within easy walking distance! No more folding up that stroller!

If you’re considering a Disneyland vacation in 2024 drop in the DMs and let’s chat about it! 😊

31/07/2023

🍻Complete Butterbeer Guide! 🍻
Go ahead and save this to reference on your next Universal vacation!

Butterbeer is Harry Potter’s favorite beverage and a favorite of visitors to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure! This alcohol-free drink is a unique flavor similar to cream soda or butterscotch.

There are 3 types of Butterbeer—cold (original), frozen, and hot. There are also Butterbeer flavored treats to enjoy!

Here’s the complete list of where you can get each:

🍺The Three Broomsticks (in Hogsmeade) and The Leaky Cauldron (in Diagon Alley):
* Cold Butterbeer
* Frozen Butterbeer
* Hot Butterbeer
* Butterbeer ice cream
* Butterbeer potted cream
🍺 The Hogs Head Pub (Hogsmeade):
* Cold Butterbeer
* Frozen Butterbeer
* Hot Butterbeer
🍺 Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlor (Diagon Alley):
* Butterbeer ice cream
🍺The Fountain of Fair Fortune (Diagon Alley):
* Cold Butterbeer
* Frozen Butterbeer
* Butterbeer ice cream
🍺 The Hopping Pot (Diagon Alley):
* Cold Butterbeer
* Frozen Butterbeer
* Hot Butterbeer
* Butterbeer ice cream
🍺 Honeydukes (Hogsmeade) and Sugarplum’s Sweet Shop (Diagon Alley):
* Butterbeer fudge
🍺 Street carts (Hogsmeade):
* Cold Butterbeer
* Frozen Butterbeer
* Hot Butterbeer

04/05/2023

May the 4th be with You!

☀️Bright Suns (did you know that’s a great way to greet the residents of Batuu?)

In honor of Star Wars Day, let’s talk Galaxy’s Edge! The immersive land can be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney World as well as inside Disneyland Park in California.

When you enter Galaxy’s Edge you’re setting foot on the planet of Batuu and an immersive world right out of the Star Wars Universe!

Galaxy’s Edge on each coast are near carbon copies of each other so wether you’re visiting Batuu East or Batuu West you’ll be able to enjoy all these incredible experiences:

🧑‍✈️ Pilot this beautiful hunk of junk, the Millennium Falcon

⭐️ Join fellow rebels in the unparalleled attraction, Rise of the Resistance

💙💚Sample Blue and Green milk form the Milk Stand

🤖 Build a droid at Droid Depot or a light saber at Savi’s Workshop

🍹Grab a cocktail at the local watering hole, Oga’s Cantina

👋 You might even find a character or two roaming the outpost, like Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, or the Mandolorian and Grogu!

What are you and your Star Wars fans most looking forward to on your next visit to Batuu?

18/04/2023

“JAMBO!” from Animal Kingdom Lodge! I’ll be here this week and sharing more about the most unique resort at Walt Disney World! Come follow along in stories and see if this should be your family’s next destination!

20/03/2023

Hyperspace Mountain will once again return to Disneyland for a limited time starting May 1! This is the VERY BEST version of Space Mountain—try to change my mind 😉

This overlay celebrates Star Wars but you don’t have to be a Star Wars fan to enjoy this limited-time version of one of Disney’s famous mountains!

Have you ever gotten to ride Hyperspace Mountain? What about Space Mountain—where’s your favorite version? Disneyland? Walt Disney World? Sound off! ⬇️

23/02/2023

This treat is better than a Dole Whip! There, I said it!

The Citrus Swirl is frozen orange juice and vanilla soft serve and totally underrated!

The tart and sweet combo is delicious and this location is much less busy than Aloha Isle—the Magic Kingdom home of the Dole Whip!

Find this treat at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom just as you enter Adventureland from the front of Magic Kingdom.

Drop your vote in the comments: 🍊 for Citrus Swirl or 🍍for Dole Whip sound off! (This is one time I’m not choosing a pineapple 😳)

16/02/2023

When we know more we can make better decisions…so know what rides are a good fit for your family BEFORE you are standing in Magic Kingdom trying to figure out what to do and where to go!

14/02/2023

Hope it’s a LOVEly day for you and those you love! ❤️🍍

03/02/2023

As Autism moms and travel experts we’re excited to announce we’ve created a brand new community over on Facebook—Traveling with Autism (Disney and Beyond)! 🎉

If you are looking to connect with other Autism families, seek travel advice, or just learn more about traveling with Autism, this is the group for you!

You can find the link in both of our bios—we can’t wait to see you there! 😁

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