Shelley Avila, Independent Travel Planner with Dreaming of the Mouse

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from me & my forever Valentine! ❤️✨
Wishing you a day full of love, laughter, and maybe even a little pixie dust! ✨

13/02/2025

✨ Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can feel like a scattered puzzle—𝕤𝕠 𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕪 𝕡𝕚𝕖𝕔𝕖𝕤, 𝕤𝕠 𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕪 𝕕𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤! ✨

From choosing the right resort and park tickets to understanding Lightning Lane strategies, dining reservations, and daily itineraries, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where I come in! With my extensive experience and knowledge, I take all those scattered pieces and create a seamless, stress-free itinerary designed just for you.

While I handle the details, 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕤𝕚𝕥 𝕓𝕒𝕔𝕜, 𝕤𝕚𝕡 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕠𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕖, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕒 𝕞𝕒𝕘𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕝, 𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕝-𝕡𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕡. Let me craft the perfect itinerary so all you have to do is enjoy the magic! ✨☕🏰

📩 Ready to simplify your Disney planning? Let’s chat!

12/02/2025

The 100-day countdown to Universal’s EPIC Universe is ON, and this Bowser can’t wait to sink his teeth into one of the new, must-try food items—Bowser’s Fireball Challenge from Toadstool Café! 🍽️🔥

Universal Orlando is leveling up in 2025, and you don’t want to miss it! Let me handle all the details so you can focus on the fun. Whether it’s exploring Super Nintendo World, battling through Dark Universe, or stepping into the magic of Celestial Park, I’ll craft the perfect itinerary for your family.

05/02/2025

It’s a great day for some CakeToast! 💫

01/02/2025

✨ Client Love! ✨
I love helping families create magical memories! 💕 Check out this amazing feedback from one of my clients.

Planning a theme park vacation can feel overwhelming, but I take the stress out of it so you can focus on the fun! Ready to plan your dream trip? Let’s chat! ✨🏰🎢

31/01/2025

𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕍𝕚𝕓𝕖𝕤.🤘
ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕪, 𝕊𝕖𝕥, ℝ𝕖𝕝𝕒𝕩.

Who says you have to choose between thrills and relaxation?
A perfectly crafted, personalized itinerary, will give you the best of both on your next Universal Orlando vacation! 🎢🏝️

Book your Universal package with me for stress-free planning and personalized trip design featuring all the thrill AND all the relaxation!

📷 Hard Rock Hotel

29/01/2025

Yesterday was Plan for Vacation Day, but the truth is—I’m here to help you plan your dream vacation every single day! 🗓️✨
Maybe you’ve always handled your trips solo and wondered, “Why work with a travel planner?”
Here’s why:
💡 Save Time: Leave the research and planning to me! With my knowledge and experience, I’ll efficiently present you with the best options tailored to your travel needs.
💸 Save Money: I’ll find you the best pricing for your travel dates and destination. Plus, if a promotion or discount becomes available, I’ll update your package automatically—no extra effort needed on your part!
😌 Skip the Stress: From reservation timelines to booking windows, I’ll manage it all. Your planning calendar becomes my planning calendar, so you can relax and look forward to the fun.
🔔 Stay in the Know: Whether it’s attraction refurbishments, entertainment changes, or special events, I’ll keep you updated on anything that could impact your trip.

Let’s turn your travel dreams into reality—stress-free, cost-effective, and unforgettable. 🌍✨
Message me to get started today!

28/01/2025

✨ Planning the perfect vacation is all about knowing the ins and outs—and trust me, I’ve been navigating those magical routes for decades (literally!). From park-hopping via the iconic monorail to finding the best dining spots and hidden gems, I know how to make your vacation unforgettable.

Today is 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙑𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙮, there’s no better time to start planning your dream trip. 🎉 Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, Disney, Universal, or Sandals - I’ll help you create an itinerary filled with magic.

📩 Message me to get started—your adventure is just a click away!

30/12/2024

🎉 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊! 🎉
✨ 𝘚𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘝𝘐𝘗 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘠𝘌𝘚! 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘞𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯! 🏰✨

✨🥨 This magical offer lets you savor Disney's amazing dining options while making your vacation even more budget-friendly. From character meals to fine dining and everything in between, this is your chance to enjoy all the pixie-dusted eats without the extra cost!

✨ Book this magical offer through me and received personalized planning tailored to your family’s needs. I will take the stress out of planning so you can focus on making memories with your loved ones.

📅 Dates and availability are limited, so let’s get your magical getaway planned now. Send me a message or comment below, and I’ll help you secure your spot at the most magical place on Earth!

30/11/2024

I won’t be sending you any discounts or sales gimmicks this weekend, but what I can promise is that as my client, I will be watching for money saving opportunities on your vacation - year round - and if they are available I’ll be applying them automatically, no code needed 😉

What 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 see from us:

real, honest travel experiences and personalized service, because we believe your journey should be about excitement, not sales tactics.

Regardless of how you like to spend Black Friday, we hope you have a wonderful day! And if a theme park vacation is on your shopping list, please think of Dreaming of the Mouse!

www.dreamingofthemouse.com

18/11/2024

🎉✨ Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse! ✨🎉

Mickey has been bringing smiles like this to faces around the world since his debut in 1928!

Here’s to the one who started the magic! 🪄🎂✨

07/11/2024

☀️Today I want to share why 𝙇𝙤𝙚𝙬'𝙨 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝘽𝙖𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩 is one of my absolute favorites at Universal Orlando.
Imagine this: you're strolling along cobblestone streets, taking in the scent of Italian cypress trees, with waterfront views so authentic that you’d swear you were actually in Portofino, Italy. It’s that beautiful and immersive.

One of the best perks? 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 access is included with your stay! This means no waiting in long lines for some of the best rides at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure – it’s a game-changer and really makes the day extra special.

And let’s talk about the convenience! 🚤 You can hop on a water taxi right from the resort to get to the parks in style – it’s such a relaxing way to travel and saves so much time. Plus, there’s an on-location Starbucks so you can grab your coffee before heading out for the day. ☕️ Perfect for those early park mornings!

At Portofino Bay, relaxation during your vacation is not to be forgotten! After a day of fun, you can treat yourself at the resort’s 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙎𝙥𝙖, or relax by one of the resorts THREE pools! I especially love the family friendly Beach Pool - with its sandy shoreline, Roman aqueduct waterslide, poolside games, music, and poolside food and bar service - the family could spend an entire day here! (Plus, what parent doesn’t love the complementary sunscreen, water diapers, and snacks for the kids!)

🎢If you’re looking for that mix of European charm with all the Universal thrills, Portofino Bay is your spot. Shoot me a message if you want to chat about planning a stay – I’d love to help you experience this slice of Italian paradise! 🛶🍃

22/10/2024

✨ 2025 Universal Orlando Package Proposals are here! ✨

Clients who requested theirs, check your inbox! 📧

Thinking about making 2025 EPIC? The portals open May 22, 2025, but package booking is available NOW! Reach out today, and let's start planning your unforgettable trip! 🌍🎢

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22/10/2024

🌟 This amazing team is ready to bring their care and attention to your Universal Studios vacation—especially with the brand new EPIC Theme Park opening May 22, 2025!

With Universal Orlando Resort expanding to three theme parks and an incredible water park, your day trips are transforming into full-blown vacations. Get ready to let loose and have a mischievous time!

Dreaming of Universal? Let’s get started!
👉🏻 www.dreamingofthemouse.com

21/10/2024

🌟 The Day Is Finally Here! 🌟

EPIC Universe officially opens on May 22nd! Starting TOMORROW, October 22nd, select multi-day tickets and vacation packages will go on sale, along with bookings for the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel.

If you've been waiting for something EPIC, now's the time! Get in touch, and let’s make this dream trip a reality! 🌍✨

17/10/2024

Say 𝗡𝗢 to panic-booking your Disney Vacation on your own and 𝗬𝗘𝗦 to booking it with Dreaming of the Mouse! ⭐️

𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴-𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩. 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 “𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸” 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶.

𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 —so you can save your panic for your ride on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster! 🎢

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