Yes- I know the pool is awesome. But...
It's the slide that gets me.
Ok. Not the slide, but the location of the slide.
Stormalong Bay is an amazing pool- complete with a lazy river and sand bottom. Many people consider this the best pool on Disney's property.
And the Flying Jib slide is 110 feet tall! So fun!
But the slide is located outside of the main pool area, across a walkway 😬
At most resorts, we can sit in the pool area and not follow our kids into the slide. I really don't want to go in and out of the pool area each time they want to go on the slide.
If you have older kids, this may be a deal breaker, but for families with younger kids, keep that in mind!
✨If you have stayed there, give this a ♥️ and let me know how you handled the slide in the comments 👇🏼✨
I'm going to need to check the return policy!
😂
Just kidding. My family and I had a great few days in Wildwood! But the rides are definitely not the same.
Today's @spark_inspire_retreats prompt was ride photos and I couldn't resist a little play on the Pirates of Wildwood.
Have you ever been on knock off Disney ride? Tell me in the comments!
I think this is Disney World's most underrated resort!
✨ Disney's Coronado Springs✨
Before you get too far be sure to follow along @magicalvacationlab
Ok so let's talk!
This resort 😍
A highlight of a recent trip was my arrival night. I ordered some nachos from the quick service location and sat outside on the water.
After a long day, it was perfect!
This was post was inspired by the @spark_inspire_retreats July challenge.
But maybe I need to do a full resort review! What do you think? Give this post a ❤️ if you think I should!
The simple answer is:
✨ 2 nights of fireworks! ✨
On voyages 4 days or less, there is only 1 night of fireworks. And that is Pirate night.
And of course they are amazing! It's such a fun deck party!
But on voyages 5 days or more- there are 2 nights of fireworks!
And in all cases- more fireworks are better!
Time for a shameless plug- I can help you book the cruise! Reach out to me to get planning!
📨Message me today at @magicalvacationlab to get started 📨
Today's post was brought to you by the July @spark_inspire_retreats content creator challenge!
This whole thing is really cool!
So first-
This is a shishi-odoshi- AKA a Japanese clacker garden. And it's currently a part of the Flower & Garden Festival.
These gardens are used to scare animals in Japan. In fact, shishi-odoshi translates to scare deer. 🦌
The clanking sound it makes is supposed to scare off animals that may eat plants.
The idea is that these bamboo tubes fill with water from a small stream. As it fills, the tube gradually tips over, emptying the water and making a clunking sound as it hits a rock or another piece of bamboo.
But now people install them because they are soothing. I stayed there for quite a while watching!
✨ Now who wants a Disney trivia game! ✨
Guess where bamboo was harvested from? There are two correct answers! Comment below and I'll let him know if you are right!
Being a mom may be the best but it doesn't mean it is hard!
As much as I love making magic and memories, it can be exhausting too. You give and you give and you give.
So magic making moms- you are seen and you are amazing 💜
You deserve the very best day. I hope you know that and whatever the day brings you, I also hope someone makes some magic for you!
✨Happy Mother's Day!!✨
This is something I have been holding off on but it's time!
While I haven't officially announced everything new I've been working on, a lot of exciting things are coming. I can't wait to share it with you, but I'm not ready yet. Soon. I promise.
But with these changes and side projects, I realized I'm spread waaaay too thin. And as a result, I can't be my very best at anything.
And at the very least, I want to be the very best for my clients. You deserve that!
So, in order to make sure everyone's vacation is getting the TLC it deserves, I will only be booking the following vacations for new clients:
✨Disney World
✨Disney Cruise Line
✨ Universal Orlando
✨ Sandals
✨ Beaches
💜I will also continue booking all vacation destinations for nuerodivergent families.
💜For returning clients not changes are all! I will happily book any and all vacations for you! I appreciate your continued support and am so grateful for you!
💜For my groups, friends and family are still able to join! I am more than happy to keep your party going!
Please note this was NOT an easy decision for me to make. A large part of why I became a travel agent was to help with all destinations. And I love doing that!
But in order to keep a quality product, I need to scale back temporarily.
In the next few weeks all of this will make sense and I hope to have more systems in place to allow me to open up my services again on a broader scale.
🥺Thank you for your understanding! 🥺
Your support means the world to me and I love being a part of your vacations! Thank you for allowing me to do so!
Is there anything better?
Sitting by the water with a delicious churro watching the Flotillas go by with a friend?!
This is seriously one of the best spots in Animal Kingdom.
✨The Nomad Lounge ✨
But how do you get a table at this super amazing spot?
You can check the My Disney Experience app and join the walk up wait list.
Or you can walk up to the lounge and ask if they have space!
The Nomad Lounge is attached to Tiffin's, on Discovery Island- near the entrance to Pandora.
Wait times can vary so if this is a priority, be sure to try to grab a spot early!
So share this with the person you want to share a churro with! Or maybe a few people! Churros are best with friends!
💜And if you want to book a trip- I'm here to help! Message me to get started! 💜
You want the pictures. You want to remember this trip!
But you don't want to take away the enjoyment from others.
🖼️Picture this🖼️
You and your family are enjoying a ride on Pirates of the Caribbean.
Then⚡ 📸⚡
A bright light takes you out of the magic.
These dark rides have special effects and an aesthetic that can be ruined on the ride. Maybe it sounds dramatic, but on certain rides Disney even warns you not to use it.
You are free to take photos but be mindful of others around you.
✨ Keep your phone body level so you aren't blocking others'views.
✨ Consider if you really need the photo. I find I'm able to live in the moment a little more by putting away my phone on a family vacation
🚫And never ever use flash photography🚫
Knowing these tips will help you look like a theme park pro!
Share this post with a friend so they don't look like a newbie!
💜And remember- I'm here to help you plan your Disney trip! 💜
I wasn't expecting this!!!
I have been on this ride a million times but never the back row!
But @planningforwonderland and I thought we would get better pictures by riding in the backseat.
😬Whoops 😬
The back is super jerky!
For most people this will be ok and maybe can add to the fun. But if you have a bad back or any other issues that are triggered by a jerky ride, maybe talk to a cast member.
I personally have a bad back and neurological condition so it was a little rough for me.
What do you think? Is the back more fun or something to skip? Tell me below ⬇️
I know... Sometimes it's weird to say it!
But there is so much to do in Orlando!
✨ Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure
✨ SeaWorld
✨Icon Park
And sooo much more!
I don't recommend trying all these on a first or or even second trip.
But if you have been a few times, maybe check them out!
What is your favorite non Disney thing to do in Orlando? Tell me in the comments! 👇🏼
Planning a Disney vacation is one crazy ride!
🚂But that is why I am here! 🚂
I keep the train on the tracks for you! And we have fun while doing it!
You'll learn Genie +, you'll find out about the best dining, you'll learn park strategies and get personalized advice.
So when you get to Disney World, nothing can stop you now!
