Jamie Phelps - Adventure Coordinator - Pirate and Mermaid Vacations

24/06/2024

Since we are halfway to the holidays, we wanted to share some fun reasons why you should visit the Walt Disney World resort this holiday season:
- EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays will return this year from November 29 through December 30, 2024! Learn about global holiday traditions from Holiday Storytellers; try heartwarming culinary traditions from countries at the festival's Holiday Kitchens; ooh and ahh over the Living with the Land Glimmering Greenhouses; and enjoy the nightly Candlelight Processional. This year’s lineup of Candlelight Processional narrators has not yet been announced, but we will share details when it is!
- Over at Animal Kingdom, Mickey and Minnie will appear in holiday adventurers' attire at the Adventurers Outpost, the Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition will sparkle every night, and the enchanting Merry Menagerie of artisan-sculpted winter animal puppets will return.
- Disney Springs will once again host the Christmas Tree Stroll; Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar will return, and the magical snowfall will occur each night in Town Center.
- The Gingerbread Houses and holiday decor will return to each Disney Resort lobbies.
= Santa Claus will appear in all four parks, Disney Springs, and Disney Water Parks.

Contact us today to book your holiday Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or Disney Cruise Line vacation. https://ow.ly/9IWy50SonqV

24/06/2024

The 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates have been announced!

This year's special ticket after-hours party will feature Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks; Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade; special character appearances; Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show; the Frozen Holiday Surprise; Disney Junior Jingle Jam and Club Tinsel.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be held from 7:00 PM to midnight on November 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, and December 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20.

Tickets go on sale to guests with Walt Disney World resort reservations on July 2 and to all other guests on July 10. Contact us today to book your Walt Disney World Holiday visit or to have us add party tickets to your existing stay. https://ow.ly/3c2G50Solm8

24/06/2024

The Disney Parks Blog has just confirmed that Disney Jollywood Nights will once again roll out the holiday red carpet on select nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

This year's Jollywood Nights will feature returning entertainment like What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along, Disney Holidays in Hollywood, and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! This year, The Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club will be located in the Tower Courtyard.

Special event snacks and treats will be available, and the Jazzy Holidays at the Hollywood Brown Derby dining option will return; reservation details will come in September.

Jollywood Nights will feature 20 unique character experiences, including returning party favorites Phineas and Ferb, Santa Duffy, and Santa Stitch, and new faces such as Bo Peep, Lotso, Baloo, and King Louie from TaleSpin.

2024 Disney Jollywood Nights will be held from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, with park entry as early as 6:00 PM on November 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, and December 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21.

Guests of Disney Resorts can purchase tickets to this event starting on July 2. All other guests can purchase tickets starting July 10. Contact us today to book your Holiday Walt Disney World visit or to add Jollywood Nights to your plans! https://ow.ly/UyGB50SokcO

18/06/2024

Disney Cruise Line has announced their Late 2025/Early 2026 itineraries! For more details and to see the entire Summer 2025 itinerary, visit our website at https://ow.ly/iYA750Sl11Y

Guests who are Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club members may take advantage of the following extended early booking windows:

- June 24, 2024: Pearl Members
- June 25, 2024: Pearl and Platinum Members
- June 26, 2024: Pearl, Platinum and Gold Members
- June 27, 2024: Pearl, Platinum, Gold and Silver Members
- June 28, 2024: all Guests

For more details about our cruise planning services, visit https://ow.ly/2v8w50Sl11S

Contact your Pirate and Mermaid Vacations Adventure Coordinator today with your cruise choices for your next Disney Cruise Line vacation, wedding, or honeymoon. For a quote, visit https://ow.ly/VXTJ50Sl11Z

14/06/2024

Universal Orlando Resort is currently offering a Travel Agent Exclusive travel package where you can save up to $1300 when you book your next Universal Resort visit with your favorite travel agent!

This special package includes a 3-Park 5-Day Park-to-Park Promo Ticket that gives you access to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay and a minimum 4-night stay at select Universal Resort hotels. It is valid for select travel dates 6/13/2024-3/6/25, restrictions apply.

Contact your Pirate and Mermaid Vacations Adventure Coordinator for more details. https://ow.ly/voAU50Sjexg

06/06/2024

Disney Cruise Line has just announced a special offer that you want to take advantage of today!
When you book a select Disney cruise by August 9, 2024, you will only pay only half of the required deposit the day the reservation is made! This limited-time offer is valid on new bookings aboard the Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Magic and Disney Wish. For complete details and valid sailing information, visit https://ow.ly/lsX650SaTbv

Contact your Pirate and Mermaid Vacations Adventure Coordinator to book your Disney Cruise Line wedding, honeymoon, family gathering, or vacation. https://ow.ly/Y1i050SaTbO

05/06/2024

Do you want to visit California Adventure this summer to enjoy Pixar Fest but still haven't set your plan in motion?
Do you have tickets to the sold-out D23 The Ultimate Fan Event, being held at the Anaheim Convention Center in August, but still haven't booked a room?
Contact Pirate and Mermaid Vacations, an Authorized Disney Travel Planner, today so we can not only help you make all your Disneyland dreams come true, but we can also help you save up to 25%* on select stays of 4 or more nights at a Disneyland Resort hotel on most nights from June 10 through September 26, 2024. https://ow.ly/KBIW50S97ra



*For complete offer details, visit https://ow.ly/WJHs50S97rg

02/06/2024

Our team loves helping you book room-only reservations, park tickets, Good Neighbor Hotel packages, and Disney Resort travel packages at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, as well as your visits to Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, Disney Cruise Line sailings, Adventure by Disney trips, stays at Disneyland Paris, and National Geographic travel adventures.

But did you know your Pirate and Mermaid Vacations Adventure Coordinator can book more than just your Disney travel?

We also book freestanding Hilton and Marriott stays, SeaWorld Parks, Universal Orlando and Hollywood vacations, and Sandals and Beaches Resorts visits.

We work with Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, and several other cruise lines to help you book and plan cruises all over the world!

Contact us today to find out what adventures we can help you book! https://ow.ly/QLMY50S62Ss

30/05/2024

The Disney Perks Pride Foodie Guide has been released! Check it out at https://ow.ly/MfmL50S2bhf.
Don’t forget there is still time to book a trip to spend Pride month at Walt Disney World or the book your room for the now sold out Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite events.
Contact us today to book your next Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani a Disney Resort and Spa, Disneyland Paris or Adventures by Disney visit. https://ow.ly/EmlC50S2bhg

30/05/2024

29/05/2024

Guests can save on rooms and children's tickets at the Disneyland Resort this summer! If you've already booked a Disneyland vacation for these dates with us, please keep an eye on your inbox as our team is working on updating reservations! Contact your Pirate and Mermaid Vacation Adventure Coordinator for more information on the Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Parks, and Pixarfest or to book your next Disneyland visit. https://ow.ly/BGAK50S0PYC

There are several great Disneyland Resort room offers available at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel, and The Villas at Disneyland Hotel this Summer:
- All guests can save up to 25% on select stays of 4 or more nights at a Disneyland Resort hotel. For complete details, visit https://ow.ly/ywvW50S0PYo
- Disney Chase Visa card members can save up to 30% on select premium rooms. For complete details, visit https://ow.ly/fZ7w50S0PYq
- Disneyland Magic Keyholders can also save on rooms at select Disneyland Resort stays. More details can be found at https://ow.ly/zXZF50S0PYv

There is also a new 3-Day Disneyland Ticket Offer. For a limited time, guests can visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks three times from June 10 through September 26, 2024, for as little as $50 per child per day (ages 3-9) or $83 per day (ages 10+). For complete details, including blackout dates, visit https://ow.ly/4WuV50S0PYf

21/05/2024

We are excited to announce that 2025 Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa travel package bookings* are now open.
Contact your Pirate and Mermaid Vacations Adventure Coordinator today to book your visit to Disney's Hawaiian resort or for more information on this amazing resort.

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*Please note that these packages are valid for arrivals January 1- December 31, 2025 and that the last date of your vacation cannot be booked more than 499 days in the future.

20/05/2024

Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady’s Miami voyages are open for sale starting Thursday, May 23rd!
Contact your Pirate and Mermaid Vacations Adventure Coordinator today to learn more about Virgin Voyages or to book your next cruise!

14/05/2024

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will get to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before it opens to the public.

The Passholder Buzz has confirmed that “Passholder previews will take place at Magic Kingdom park on June 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 and 20.”

Park Reservations & Virtual Queue Required
�A virtual queue will be in place for Annual Passholder previews of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Here’s how it works!
• First, make a park reservation to Magic Kingdom park on a preview date to have the opportunity to join the 7:00 AM virtual queue for that day. Or, you can make a park reservation to any theme park on a preview date to have the opportunity to join the 1:00 PM virtual queue.
• On the date of your reservation, request to join the virtual queue by using the My Disney Experience app. There will be 2 opportunities to join each day of previews.
◦ The 7:00 AM virtual queue will be available to Passholders with a park reservation to Magic Kingdom park for that day.
◦ The 1:00 PM virtual queue will be available to Passholders with a park reservation to any theme park for that day. As a reminder, Passholders must enter the theme park where they have a reservation prior to visiting Magic Kingdom Or, on June 13, 14, 17, 18 or 20, they can enter Magic Kingdom park without a reservation after 2:00 PM.
◦ Passholders do not need to have entered a theme park when they request to join the virtual queue.

Please visit The Buzz in your MDE app for terms and conditions for this event.

14/05/2024

As part of this morning’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure announcements the Disney Parks Blog confirmed the Magic Kingdom will have beignets.

Starting on opening day, for a limited time, the Golden Oak Outpost and The Friar’s Nook will be serving up beignets drizzled with honey and powdered sugar. These will be available for a limited time.

14/05/2024

This morning the Disney Parks Blog announced “How to Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” when it opens at the Magic Kingdom on June 28.

“1- Drop on in-to virtual queue...
When Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens, it will use a virtual queue. Guests can request to join the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app at one of two times: 7 a.m. or 1 p.m. While a standby queue will not be available during the attraction’s initial opening days, we expect to open a standby queue soon after the attraction’s opening.

Visit disneyworld.com/virtualqueue for more details about how virtual queues at Disney World work and what you need to know before visiting Magic Kingdom.

2- or purchase Disney Genie+ service.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will also be included as a Lightning Lane entrance in Disney Genie+ service*. Purchasing this service on the My Disney Experience app helps guests get to some of their favorite attractions faster through Lightning Lane entrances.Guests may check the app on the day of their visit for pricing and availability.
Visit disneyworld.com/lightninglane for more details.”

13/05/2024

Disney Parks Blog has confirmed that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on June 28!
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09/05/2024

Walt Disney World has released two resort refurbishment updates:

Coronado Springs Resort - The Dig Site Pool waterslide will be closed for refurbishment from May 13 through May 19, and will reopen on May 20, 2024. The Dig Site Pool, hot tub and smaller pool will remain open.

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort - From July 1 through July 31, 2024, the World Premiere Food Court at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort will undergo a refurbishment. During this time, guests may utilize the My Disney Experience app to order food and drinks with their mobile device. Signs featuring a QR code in the lobby and near the World Premiere Food Court areas will take guests to the app when scanned. Please note, the mobile order menu will only offer select items at this time.

06/05/2024

As part of its Halfway to Halloween announcements, the Disney Parks Blog has released more details on the Disney Treasure's Haunted Mansion Parlor.

Here is a recap of today's Disney Treasure Haunted Mansion Parlor announcements:
- We now know the Parlor belonged to a "jovial sea captain and his strange but captivating fiancé."
- One of Rolly Crump's original Disneyland Haunted Mansion ideas, the “Aquarium with Ghost Fish,” will be part of the parlor.
- Like the Haunted Mansions in the Disney Parks, the Parlor will feature an "eerie portrait gallery that will depict some of the wandering souls that have taken up residence onboard the Disney Treasure." Portraits in the gallery will include The Mariner, which was originally created by Disney Legend Marc Davis, a distinguished portrait of the good-humored sea captain, and a painting of "the Captain’s bride-to-be that will take cues from Marc Davis’ iconic “cat lady” concept. Inside the Haunted Mansion Parlor, her portrait will flicker to reveal her true form and, perhaps, her true intentions."
- It was also announced that a series of commemorative mugs would be available in the Haunted Mansion Parlor. The first of the series will be The Mariner and The Bride. These will be available for guests on the Disney Treasure, which starts sailing on December 21, 2024.

To view the whole article, visit https://ow.ly/FJ5s50RxonA

To book your cabin on the Disney Treasure, contact us at https://ow.ly/F1oz50RxonI.

06/05/2024

This year, guests sailing on Disney Cruise Line's Halloween on the High Seas cruises will see Mickey, Minnie, and Donald in all-new Disney Cruise Line Halloween costumes! "Mickey and Minnie are both dapper and spooky in their new, batty ensembles. Never to be outdone, Donald has put together a gentleman spider costume sure to impress Daisy Duck. All of his spidery legs are ready to boogie!"

If you haven't booked your 2024 Halloween on the High Seas cruise, you still have time to book your Spook-tacular sailing with us!

For more information on Disney Cruise Line, visit https://ow.ly/MqMB50RxiAP

06/05/2024

While the ticket sale date hasn't been announced, Disneyland has confirmed that the Oogie Boogie Bash will return to California Adventure on 27 select nights this year.

Oogie Boogie Bash will be held on:
August 25, 27, 29
September 3, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
October 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31

Admission to the after-hours event also includes entrance to Disney California Adventure park three hours before the party begins and unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the party.

Contact your Pirate and Mermaid Vacations Adventure Coordinator to book your next Disneyland vacation https://ow.ly/s8cw50Rxg0B.

06/05/2024

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to the Magic Kingdom in 2024 with five new exciting activities for guests to enjoy!

- More Villain sightings, meaning more selfies with your favorite bad guy or girl.
- A new DescenDANCE Party will be held at Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland, so you can show that you have all the ways to be W-I-C-K-E-D.
- Bruno, The Tío from Encanto we don't discuss, will be meeting guests with Mirabel at the Casita in Fairytale Garden.
- The Boo to You Parade will take place at an earlier time.
- And of course, new costumes for Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

Tickets for 2024 Party dates go on sale May 8 to guests with Walt Disney World resort reservations and May 15 for all other guests, so contact your Pirate and Mermaid Adventure Coordinator to let them know what party you want to go to today:
- August 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
- September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
- October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31

Contact us today to book your next Walt Disney World vacation at https://ow.ly/9ZPF50RxfB2

02/05/2024

Walt Disney World has released an update for RVs and Golf Carts at Fort Wilderness.

To review this information, please visit our website at https://ow.ly/WqSO50RuVWo

Contact us to book your next Walt Disney World vacation. https://ow.ly/9nMb50RuVWC

02/05/2024

Because Disney Cruise Line has seen an increase in guests arriving at the terminal with prohibited and restricted items in their bags and luggage, guests will soon receive the following email from DCL before their cruise. Even though we share this information with our guests before they sail in our "DCL 101" email, we wanted to share this information with you.

"We are excited to welcome you aboard and want to share important information with you for your upcoming Disney cruise. As you begin to pack for your vacation, please keep in mind there are certain items you cannot bring with you. Please closely review the list of prohibited and restricted items on disneycruise.com. Some of those items include:
- Surge protectors
- Irons and steamers
- Drones
- Weapons, fi****ms, and ammunition
- Illegal narcotics, ma*****na (even if legal where you reside or medically prescribed), and drug paraphernalia.
To avoid delays for you and your family during the embarkation process, please closely review our list of prohibited and restricted items, and remove any of those items from your checked and carry-on bags before arriving to the terminal. We recommend that you thoroughly check all compartments and pockets of any bag you plan to bring onboard, as some smaller items, such as ammunition and medical ma*****na, can be accidently left behind in a personal bag from a previous use. Several of the prohibited items are illegal in the ports we visit, and if they are found, you could be arrested and subject to legal penalties. Other items, such as surge protectors, irons, and steamers, pose a fire hazard and are prohibited onboard.
Guests who arrive to the terminal with a prohibited and/or restricted item in their bags or luggage, as well as their entire traveling party, will be required to undergo additional screening and may be denied boarding depending on the item found.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard soon and know that this added check will get your cruise off to a great start."

02/05/2024

Adventures by Disney has announced its full lineup of 2025 Land Adventures, and when you book a 2025 Land Adventure by July 31, 2024, you can save $400 per person on select North America & Central America Land itineraries or $500 per person on select International itineraries.

2025 Adventures by Disney Land Adventures booking opens next week!
- May 7: Previous Adventures by Disney Guests who have traveled on 3 or more Adventures
- May 8: All Previous Adventures by Disney Guests
- May 9: Disney Vacation Club Members, Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club Members
- May 10: General Public

For more information on the 2025 Land Adventure Early Booking offer, visit https://ow.ly/81Rl50RuSFr

Contact us today for more information on Adventures by Disney or to book your next Adventures by Disney trip! https://ow.ly/qZYN50RuSFn

02/05/2024

May is Travel Advisor Appreciation Month, a time for travel providers to celebrate and show appreciation to the Travel Agents they partner with.
It is also a time for the PMV head office to remind our team, colleagues, provider reps, advertising partners, family/friends, and clients that we value and appreciate them. Because you know we can't just follow the beat of everyone else's drum. We must celebrate everyone who makes it possible for us to do what we love.
We wouldn't be where we are today without our small but mighty team. Thank you to each and every one of you for your hard work, support, and encouragement and for everything you bring to the team. We adore each of you and are thankful to have one of the most unique, supportive, and fun teams there is.
To each of our colleagues who celebrate our successes, listen to our frustrations, or are just there to answer a question, thank you for all you do. You are all wonderful people, and we value your friendship and support.
To our provider reps, we appreciate everything you do to help us grow and learn. Thank you for your time and encouragement.
To our advertising partners, we love every moment of working with you. Thank you for your continued love and support. We love and value our partnership with you more than words can express.
To our family members and friends, thank you for supporting us, for putting up with us running late because we had to help a client at the last minute, for being there when we needed to vent, and for understanding that even when we are on vacation, we aren't really "off work," and for being the loudest members of our cheer squad.
And to our clients, we can't do what we love to do without you. Thank you for booking your travel with us, trusting us enough to send us referrals, sharing our posts, and being our biggest cheerleaders. Thank you for your continued support.

01/05/2024

Today, Virgin Voyages confirmed that the rumors are true. The Brilliant Lady is set to cross the US in her highly anticipated 2025 debut and will have four homeports in the four corners of the US and four exclusive MerMaiden voyages out of NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, and Seattle. This once-in-a-lifetime journey features never-seen-before experiences and iconic destinations sea-defined by unparalleled luxury and award-winning onboard experiences.
Sailors on the Brilliant Lady will be able to visit "new to" Virgin Voyages ports like Quebec City, Halifax, Alaska, Bermuda, Colombia, Victoria, Costa Rica, Guatemala, the Panama Canal, and more!

Booking Schedule:
• New York, Panama Canal, and LA voyages launch on May 8th, 2024
• Miami sailings available on May 23rd, 2024
• Seattle - Secure early access for the Alaska voyages with Virgin Voyage's Alaska Front(ier) of the Line pass, opening this Summer.

Contact us today to book your next Virgin Voyages cruise! https://ow.ly/hxQi50Ru2rz

29/04/2024

Universal Orlando has released several grand opening dates! "From new daytime fun in DreamWorks Land and the Universal Mega Movie Parade to the reimagined nighttime energy of CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, you can summer like you mean it at Universal Orlando Resort this year."

Film Faves on Parade—Debuting July 3, 2024—Your favorite characters leap off the screen onto the streets for a daytime parade. On select days, feel the roar of the T. rex, enjoy the adventure of E.T., embrace your true colors with Trolls, and more.

The All-New DreamWorks Land - Debuting June 14, 2024 - Let your imagination soar as your favorite characters from Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda come together in one colorful new land at Universal Studios Florida. Meet Shrek and splash in his swamp. Scream with laughter on the Trollercoaster. Learn kung fu with Po. Plus, ignite your sense of wonder with the new live show, DreamWorks Imagination Celebration.

Hogwarts™ Always - Debuting June 14, 2024 - Delight in the nighttime extravaganza, Hogwarts™ Always, an incredible new projection show. Enjoy a journey through iconic moments of a year at the beloved school of witchcraft and wizardry, all set against the majestic background of Hogwarts™ castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade™. On select nights.

Cinematic Splendor—Debuting June 14, 2024 - On select nights, 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.

Contact Pirate and Mermaid Vacations to book your next Universal Orlando vacation. https://ow.ly/IBjr50RrecC



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24/04/2024

We now know what all eight of Mickey and his friends’ Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point outfits will look like!

All of the custom island outfits were designed by Bahamian fashion designer Theodore Elyett, and showcase the vibrant spirit of the beloved Bahamian tradition, Junkanoo.

Contact Pirate and Mermaid Vacations to book your next Disney Cruise.
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