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RIP Maggie Smith.  You were brilliant and you will be missed 😥
27/09/2024

RIP Maggie Smith. You were brilliant and you will be missed 😥

A breakfast Monte Cristo?! 😍 Disneyland has Magic Kingdom beat for a grab-and-go breakfast, my friends! If you’re on the...
26/09/2024

A breakfast Monte Cristo?! 😍 Disneyland has Magic Kingdom beat for a grab-and-go breakfast, my friends! If you’re on the hunt for something quick, delicious, and oh-so-magical ✨, you’ve got to try the Waffle Cristo at Royal Street Veranda next to the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in New Orleans Square 🏴‍☠️.

It’s a warm, crispy waffle 🧇 stuffed with ham, turkey, and melted cheese, sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with syrup and jam for that sweet and savory balance 🍯🍓. Oh, and you can order a full or half size...you know, to leave room for mid-morning churros 🌟.

I'm not a meat eater so I had to hear about this second hand but I know it's had some rave reviews with friends and family!

🏰✨ Tried it before, or have other Disneyland breakfast favorites? Let me know in the comments!

For   I wanted the throw out there how fun the extended evening hours at at both Magic Kingdom and Epcot! These pics wer...
23/09/2024

For I wanted the throw out there how fun the extended evening hours at at both Magic Kingdom and Epcot! These pics were from Epcot and though we got stranded at Guardians for a long time we still were able to have a fabulous time and the crowds were so minimal. And you can do even more at Magic Kingdom!
Here are some tips for extended evening hours
🌃You have to be staying at a Deluxe resort and, yes, they are pricey...but you can save money by renting dvc points or working with a travel agent to take advantage of discounts. You could also do a split stay and still be eligible for evening hours even on the day of your checkout. Any questions hit me up in the comments
🌃 Definitely eat before you go. We were already at Epcot for the day last time we went and missed our dining reservations because of the Guardians cosmic Rewind breakdown. So we were stuck eating Mickey bars for dinner (could be worse I know 😀).

Thanks .after.adventures for the prompt. Happy Monday everyone!

✨The “Hey Disney!” voice activated assistance device adds a little extra pixie dust to your Disney resort hotel room! Ba...
09/09/2024

✨The “Hey Disney!” voice activated assistance device adds a little extra pixie dust to your Disney resort hotel room! Basically an Echo with its ears on 🐭 , it can do a myriad of fun and helpful tasks at Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort. Things like:

⏰ Schedule a wake up call

🕒 Set an alarm

🛏️ Request more towels/pillows

🎢 Get theme park hours

🎮 Play trivia games

📚 Read bedtime stories

and my favorite part the Disney brand of corny joke mKe me giggle every time 😂

It’s surely one of those surprise and delight moments that kids may have a blast with and you might find helpful. If you’re not keen on listening devices, simply mute it and it’s deactivated. But if you really LOVE it, you can actually buy a subscription for “Hey, Disney!” through Amazon for any Echo device and enjoy a little Disney magic at home!

🤖 What do you think of this high-tech in-room Disney vacation companion? All in or hard pass?🤔

Happy   (and thx to  for the prompt).  What's your favorite Epcot festival? I actually like flower and garden and festiv...
06/09/2024

Happy (and thx to for the prompt). What's your favorite Epcot festival? I actually like flower and garden and festival of the holidays best but I'm headed to food and wine in a couple of weeks so perhaps I will be swayed 😋...
Have a great weekend!🎉🌞

🧙‍♂️🪄Harry Potter fans, let’s get to know each other a little bit better. We often talk about our Houses, but let’s shar...
25/08/2024

🧙‍♂️🪄Harry Potter fans, let’s get to know each other a little bit better. We often talk about our Houses, but let’s share our favorite book/movie and favorite character. I’ll start-
🪄My favorite movie/book is Order of the Phoenix and my favorite character is Luna Lovegood. I love the main characters and so many others too of course but Luna is so perfectly different,unique and kind.

➡️Did you know that specific Harry Potter characters cannot be found at the Universal parks due to licensing? How do you feel about that? Would you love to meet Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid, and the gang? Or do you think it would ruin some of the magic to meet lookalikes? 🤔

IMO I think it might ruin it but then again it works at Galaxy's Edge- but maybe those characters aren't as iconic?

Happy   (and thanks  for the prompt)! I know many of you might start training soon for various RunDisney races so I want...
23/08/2024

Happy (and thanks for the prompt)! I know many of you might start training soon for various RunDisney races so I wanted to share a shot from our most recent race in Disneyland AND share my most recent blog where I shared my favorite RunDisney running shoe options 👟✨👟https://www.pixiepacking.com/rundisney-running-shoes/
Are you training for anything and if so what's your favorite running shoe? If not what's your favorite Disney shoe for long park days?

Dessert with a view.....Fireworks dessert package...Worth it! Happy   and thanks .to.the.magic for hosting!             ...
21/08/2024

Dessert with a view.....Fireworks dessert package...Worth it! Happy and thanks .to.the.magic for hosting!

🫣You can stop looking, I’ve found your new Disney Springs dining hot spot! 🍽️❤️‍🔥 I’ll admit, whenever a new restaurant ...
20/08/2024

🫣You can stop looking, I’ve found your new Disney Springs dining hot spot! 🍽️❤️‍🔥 I’ll admit, whenever a new restaurant opens, there is a lot of hype around it-warranted or not. However, Summer House on the Lake lives up to it all!
⚡Here’s a tip:📌 if there are no reservations available via Disney, check the Open Table app! If you are looking for hard to get advanced Disney dining reservations in the park you can check out my blog- these apps are super helpful!⬇️ ✨✨✨ https://www.pixiepacking.com/best-disney-dining-reservation-finder/
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Have youbeen to Summer House yet? What did you think?

https://www.pixiepacking.com/best-disney-dining-reservation-finder/

Happy ! So how is everyone doing with the recent news of a Cars area coming to Magic Kingdom at the expense of Tom Sawye...
16/08/2024

Happy ! So how is everyone doing with the recent news of a Cars area coming to Magic Kingdom at the expense of Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America? I'm torn between loving Cars and loving the nostalgia I have for an endearing piece of my childhood and my kids childhood....
How are you all feeling about this?

⚡SAVE THIS FOR YOUR NEXT WALT DISNEY WIRLD TRIP⚡🎷🐸💦 The hottest ticket in town, at least at Magic Kingdom, is Tiana's Ba...
15/08/2024

⚡SAVE THIS FOR YOUR NEXT WALT DISNEY WIRLD TRIP⚡🎷🐸💦 The hottest ticket in town, at least at Magic Kingdom, is Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Currently, you have two options when it comes to riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure:

Virtual Queue (free to join)

Lightning Lane Multi Pass (requires purchase)

It’s not an option right now to just get in line and wait to ride without a “reservation” using one of the above methods. And if you want to ride twice in one day, you’ll need to secure both a Virtual Queue AND a MultiPass selection, which can be a challenge. 😰

🎉Here's what's worked for me in past when it comes to virtual queues (these tips apply to TRON and Guardians of the Galaxy virtual queues also)
🔥Prior to the morning of your visit- be sure all of your party is linked together on the My Disney Experience app. You will have better luck if it is 5 or less of you. If more than 5 split into 2 groups.
🔥 Make sure your phone or device is charged and ready to go, and make sure you have strong cell service where you will be logging in for the virtual queue
🔥Close down all other apps running that may slow down your device
🔥Don't use Disney wifi, it's too slow. If in your phone at Disney this means you should turn your Wi-Fi off and use your phone's data.
🔥Be on the app by 6:55 and go to the join virtual queue section, about halfway down the page. Confirm your party ahead of time, you can do this as early as 6 a.m. Remove a time not going by using the edit button
🔥Refresh the page at 6:59:59 a.m.. Either pull to refresh or use the refresh button at the bottom of the page. You can have another device with the world clock pulled up letting you know the exact millisecond before it becomes 7 a.m.
🔥The refresh button will then turn into a blue Join Virtual Queue button. Click that as fast as you can and you should get a other screen that pops up and give you a boarding group number

Thes tips could also apply to the 1 p.m. virtual queue drops. For these later drops you must be in the park (Magic Kingdom for Tiana's and Tron and Epcot for Guardians of the Galaxy).

Awesome birthday 🎉🎂 weekend so far in Glenwood Springs.....and that was the scariest coaster I have ever done....wishing...
26/07/2024

Awesome birthday 🎉🎂 weekend so far in Glenwood Springs.....and that was the scariest coaster I have ever done....wishing everyone a happy weekend!

Happy 69th anniversary Disneyland 💕✨! Thanks for all of the magical memories in the past and those yet to be made!
18/07/2024

Happy 69th anniversary Disneyland 💕✨! Thanks for all of the magical memories in the past and those yet to be made!

For this   I wanted to celebrate the sheer gorgeousness of the Disney hotel lobby! This one is Animal Kingdom Jambo Hous...
14/07/2024

For this I wanted to celebrate the sheer gorgeousness of the Disney hotel lobby! This one is Animal Kingdom Jambo House (empty because it was 2a.m. after the Hollywood Studios after hours) and this is one of my absolute favorite hotel lobbies at Disney (and one of my favorite hotels overall too). I also love the lobbies at Wilderness Lodge and Grand Californian (that whole National Park lodge vibe I find so inviting).
What about you? What's your favorite?
Thanks for the prompt!
✨If you have been dying to stay at one of these Deluxe hotels but without the deluxe pricetag I recommend checking out DVC points rental. As a DVC owner I have loved working with David's vacation club rental and .
Disney is also running some pretty good discounts for the next few months so let me know if I can help you plan a vacation!

🏰🌤️What are the top 3 most iconic experiences at Disneyland in your opinion?  Here's my list (way more than 3, but it's ...
10/07/2024

🏰🌤️What are the top 3 most iconic experiences at Disneyland in your opinion? Here's my list (way more than 3, but it's so hard to pick):

✨Free- Roaming Characters

🚂 Disneyland Railroad

🚆 Disneyland Monorail

🐸 Fantasyland Classic Dark Rides

🛶 Blue Bayou Restaurant

🍸 Mint Julep

🛷 Matterhorn Bobsleds

🍰 Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

🥒 Dill Pickles

🎩 Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln

🏨 Staying on property- and when I say on property you are literally steps from the parks! But there are also some great non-property hotels steps from the park, so that's why this one was last.

🤔 With so many iconic firsts and onlys in Disneyland, I’m curious...those of you who consider Disneyland home, what thing, unique to Walt Disney World, do you wish the West Coast had? Same question for my fellow East Coasters-what is the one thing Disneyland has that you are most envious of?

🧱🫢 On this 10th anniversary of it's opening let's talk Diagon Alley! I am not (very) embarrassed to admit that I actuall...
09/07/2024

🧱🫢 On this 10th anniversary of it's opening let's talk Diagon Alley! I am not (very) embarrassed to admit that I actually missed the slightly concealed entrance to Diagon Alley on my first trip to the Wizarding World 9 years ago. In my defense, IT IS SO IMMERSIVE! These Muggles really put every ounce of magic into making this passage way into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter incredibly authentic. This place feels like absolute magic. Now, make me feel better, anyone else feel like they had to study those bricks for a minute too long? I actually wandered around for quite some time with my little ones in tow trying to find the Wizarding World.
Ok, so back to Diagon Alley- here's what I love about it:
🫣Total Immersion: Once you pass through the brick entrance, you can’t catch a glimpse of the Muggle world

🍻Butterbeer Ice Cream: Available at THREE locations here

🐦‍⬛ Knockturn Alley: The dark arts are well represented

🛍️So Many Shops: you’ll feel like buying all of your school supplies too!

🚂 Hogwarts Express Photo Op: “Bust through” the brick wall and step onto platform 9 3/4

💰Gringotts Bank: Exchange Muggle money for Gringotts bank notes which can be used for purchases within Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and at select locations throughout Universal Orlando Resort. So fun for the kiddos!

What's your favorite part of Diagon Alley?

Happy 4th of July! We saw our first drone show last night and I am fascinated by what they can do with drones! It was so...
04/07/2024

Happy 4th of July! We saw our first drone show last night and I am fascinated by what they can do with drones! It was so weird to see the night sky lit up without the boom of fireworks 🎇. But we will see some booms tonight for sure. What are your 4th of July plans? Whatever it is I hope it's fun 😊!

Happy  ! Who knows this trolls name in the Norway pavilion shop at Epcot??? I love him but I have never properly met him...
04/07/2024

Happy ! Who knows this trolls name in the Norway pavilion shop at Epcot??? I love him but I have never properly met him!
Thanks for hosting!

🤩😴 Yesterday was  Early Bird Day and it’s pretty much a known fact that when it comes to maximizing lighter crowds at bo...
02/07/2024

🤩😴 Yesterday was Early Bird Day and it’s pretty much a known fact that when it comes to maximizing lighter crowds at both Disney Parks & Universal Orlando the early bird gets the worm! TBH though, sometimes on vacation you just want to be an afternoon pigeon instead.
I am a total early bird in a Disney or Universal vacation, or any vacation where getting there early saves me time and hassle waiting in line later. That being said overall you don't save time sometimes BUT you do save time waiting in line, and you have more park time when you arrive early.
🌞 ✋So...who’s a proud EARLY BIRD? Raise your hand and share your favorite part about being early? Or do you just play it by ear each day?
✨On busy days I recommend getting there at least 30 minutes before Early Entry time so you can be at the front of the pack. Disney transportation usually starts running 60 minutes before Early Entry starts so keep that in mind, and buses take up the most time. Try to arrive at your bus stop 75 to 90 minutes before Early Entry on a busy day, and 60 to 75 minutes if traveling by skyliner or boat, and 60 minutes before if traveling by monorail.
If you are driving you won't be allowed to park and will be turned away (usually) if you arrive earlier than 60 minutes before Early Entry starts. And walking allows you the most control over when you get there.
Whew...that was a lot...I know. But it pays to be an Early Bird!

For   (thanks  for creating and hosting this super fun prompt) I want s to share the awesome beauty of Pandora at night....
01/07/2024

For (thanks for creating and hosting this super fun prompt) I want s to share the awesome beauty of Pandora at night.
🌌Have you experienced Pandora or Animal kingdom at night? This was at a special event but there are only certain times of the year where Animal Kingdom is open after the sun goes down. If you are visiting during the winter months definitely try to give Animal Kingdom a visit at night, you won't regret it
✨They also have Disney After Hours events at Animal Kingdom, check out the Walt Disney World website under special events to find out when the next after hours will be. After hours events are worth the money IMO but I know every family/person has a different Disney budget.

🤑🍽️👛Don’t waste a single cent you spend on the Disney Dining Plan!Here are some tips to help you stretch those Disney Di...
28/06/2024

🤑🍽️👛Don’t waste a single cent you spend on the Disney Dining Plan!
Here are some tips to help you stretch those Disney Dining Plan dollars:

Table Service Credit at La Crêperie: You can use a table service credit for the Prix Fixe Menu at La Crêperie in EPCOT. It's a fantastic deal with an appetizer and dessert included!

Dessert to Go: Too full to enjoy your dessert at the table?Ask for a to-go box and enjoy it later!

Best Use of Snack Credits: EPCOT festival booths are the ultimate spot for snack credits. From savory bites to sweet treats, you’ll find delicious options that really push the limits of the snack credit’s value.

Deluxe Resort Quick Service: Don’t overlook the quick service spots at deluxe resorts. They often have unique options that you won't find in the parks or food courts.

I love the options at the Polynesian and the Grand Floridian, and they are both so close to the Magic Kingdom, so even if you aren't staying there you can take a break And grab a delicious meal with less crowds...all with your Disney Dining credits!

✨Sharing about FREE and FUN just never gets old. 🥳 At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Grand Floridian Resort and oth...
24/06/2024

✨Sharing about FREE and FUN just never gets old. 🥳 At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Grand Floridian Resort and others (just ask when you check in if available at yours) there is a daily character hunt offered. 🔎Each day the resort’s mascot character is moved. Once you find it, take a photo with it and head to the front desk for your button and a location sticker. Search high and low each day for four days to fill your button with stickers. 🎉

Whenever you can spend more time enjoying the fabulous Disney resorts, you should! 🫧 There’s nothing quite like staying inside the Disney bubble!

🏝️Check out my blog https://www.pixiepacking.com or DM me if you would like help planning your next Disney vacation, I would love to help!

🌞🏖️🌴 Summer is here! And I personally wish summer (at least the excitement of summer, not the 🙉) could last! At Universa...
22/06/2024

🌞🏖️🌴 Summer is here! And I personally wish summer (at least the excitement of summer, not the 🙉) could last! At Universal’s Endless Summer Resort, they keep the summer vibes rolling all year long! With its chill, beachy theme, this resort offers endless summer nights, right on Universal property and SPOILER ALERT..it's super affordable! 🤑

🏄‍♀️🎣Choose between two unique areas: Surfside Inn and Suites for a laid-back beach vibe, or Dockside Inn and Suites for a coastal feel. Staying at either means you’re just minutes away from the parks and CityWalk, get all the benefits of staying on property like complimentary transportation, early park admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and more, all while keeping your vacation budget in check. Plus, there’s a Starbucks on-site... bonus!

☀️ Endless Summer Resort is an affordable, yet totally immersive Universal Orlando experience that can easily accommodate families of six in a suite. This is super helpful for our family of 5 as we don't fit in the small hotel rooms.

Have you stayed here? Thoughts? What's your favorite suite option in Orlando?

🎉65 years ago in mid June Disneyland officially held the dedications of the Disneyland Monorail and Matterhorn Bobsleds,...
21/06/2024

🎉65 years ago in mid June Disneyland officially held the dedications of the Disneyland Monorail and Matterhorn Bobsleds, as well as the opening of Alice in Wonderland. Let's celebrate with some “Did You Know” facts:

🚝 Disneyland Monorail: Is there anything more “Disney” than the monorail?! Pro-tip: you can ONLY ride the monorail if you have a Disneyland park ticket 🎟️. It works a little differently than the WDW monorail as it takes you from the Disneyland hotel/Downtown Disney area to Tomorrowland and back.

🛷 Matterhorn Bobsleds: On this thrill ride, you’ll narrowly escape a Yeti encounter ❄️. (For Walt Disney World veterans, think Space Mountain 🌌 with an Expedition Everest vibe 🏔️ and a lot more spinal pain, it's very bumpy😂). And did you know there is a hidden basketball court 🏀 inside the mountain?!

🐇 Alice in Wonderland: This classic dark ride is an indoor/outdoor experience that puts you inside the movie 🎬. Definitely a must-do at Disneyland! 🌟. Note: Alice in Wonderland is NOT on Genie plus at Disneyland so it's good to prioritize this ride early in the day if it's important to you.
See my Disneyland Genie Plus strategy blog and rope drop strategy blog for even more tips on getting the most out of your Disneyland day! ✨https://www.pixiepacking.com/disneyland-genie-plus/✨https://www.pixiepacking.com/disneyland-rope-drop-strategy/✨, or just head toy Linktree in my profile to go straight to my blog!

.🏰🍽️ Walt Disney World resorts have some of the best dining around, period. However, the restaurants with all the charac...
18/06/2024

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🏰🍽️ Walt Disney World resorts have some of the best dining around, period. However, the restaurants with all the character fanfare typically steal the spotlight but don’t let some of the unsung heroes go unnoticed. 🌺 Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort definitely deserves some love. 🍞🥞From their famous Tonga Toast and macadamia nut pancakes at breakfast, to their Poly inspired braised short rib or sushi rolls for lunch and dinner, this place has all the character you actually really need. Who else loves this underrated gem?

😋 Just because you aren’t staying at a particular resort doesn’t mean that you can’t dine at their amazing restaurants. Some of the best dining options are actually at Disney resorts rather than in the parks or in Disney Springs. Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has amazing dishes with a unique island flair AND even better, reservations are fairly easy to get. 🥞 How about a macadamia nut pancake breakfast and then hop on the monorail to Magic Kingdom to start your day? 🍱Or enjoy sushi with your Ohana and watch the fireworks from the beach? What resort restaurant have you tried on a whim that’s completely blown you away? 🤯

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