Mickey World Travel - Dawn Hoagland

11/02/2025

🙈👋 Introverts, let’s talk Disney Cruise Line dining. If the thought of sharing a table at dinner makes you nervous, you’re not alone! While you can request a private table, sometimes you’ll be seated with other guests. 😬 But don’t worry! Here are a few pros about sharing a table:

🏰 You already have something in common—you’re all on a Disney cruise! Conversations often naturally flow around favorite activities, ports, or shows.

🤩 Many guests end up making friends or learning tips from their tablemates, which can be a fun bonus!

👯‍♀️ Kids often hit it off and make fast friends!

What to do if you REALLY want to dine privately:
✅ Request a private table before your cruise and once again onboard. It’s not guaranteed.
✅ Skip the rotational dining and grab a bite at one of the quick-service spots.
✅ Order room service, it’s included in the price!
✅ Treat yourself to Palo or Remy (reservations required).

I would request a table for two, it's our time, we like to be able to just relax with one another, but you might find it more fun to branch out!
🚢🍽️ Ultimately, Disney Cruise Line makes it easy to find a dining option that suits your style. Whether you’re up for meeting new friends or just want to keep things low-key, there’s a solution for you! ➡️ So...would you prefer to share a table or go for dining with your party only? Let me know your thoughts below!

11/02/2025

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, March 5-June 2, 2025! Truly an experience like no other!
New ways to enjoy the festival this year too!
I can't WAIT!! I'll be enjoying the festival in April!
🌊A brand-new topiary featuring Maui, Moana, HeiHei, and Pua!
📷TWO new Magic Shot photo opportunities including one with a Figment topiary!
⚓️A newly themed play area paying tribute to the popular pool at the Epcot region resorts; Playalong Bay Play Garden presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables will be located near the Imagination Pavilion.
🍤Two new outdoor kitchens! Yacht Grub and Beach Grub (more nods to the best places to stay during an Epcot Festival!)
🍊Brand new Festival merchandise! With Orange Bird 30th Anniversary logo 🐝 and can we talk about that Spike Bee Lug bag and shoulder plush? (It's mine mine mine!!) An Alice in Wonderland collection rounds up the offerings (bring extra souvie Money and leave one of your suitcases half empty!)
🌼New Flower Garden destination Inspired by Inside Out 2!
🎼The Garden Rocks Concert Series will be hosting FIVE new performers! Including The Outlaws!! (concerts are free with your park admission!)
📟CommuniCore Hall will have a new larger than life gallery, grab a bit and learn about how Disney's Horticulture cast members get it all done!
Let's get your reservation on the books! All it takes is a completely refundable $200.00* deposit to reserve your package!
Email [email protected] with your intended travel dates or call/text 908-340-0044 and I'll take care of the rest! OR, if you like the planning part, you can be as hands on as you'd like and I'll be 'back up'!

*Deposit is for a package including tickets and accommodations. Add a Dining Plan for that (almost) all inclusive feel! Refundable up to 30 days prior to travel without penalty!

11/02/2025

Make waves this February with a world of adventure onboard Royal Caribbean! ✨ Enjoy 60% off your second guest and kids sail for free! Create unforgettable memories as you island-hop on the boldest ships.

11/02/2025

Let's plan it!!
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11/02/2025

In Disneyland Paris, you can get either salty or sweet (like kettle corn) from the popcorn carts. What's your flavor?

11/02/2025

Universal Orlando!

10/02/2025

THINK SPRING! I know there's still snow on the ground but it's time to plan your SPRING BREAK vacation!
Universal Orlando Resort is offering hotel and ticket package savings; bundle and save up to $300.00 OR
FOR A LIMITED TIME: Book a minimum 4-night stay with promotional ticket package, receive a Dining Card valued up to $1000.00
ACT FAST!
BOOK NOW to save big!
Email [email protected] or call/text 908-340-0044 for more information and to get your Spring break on the books!!

10/02/2025

⛱️ Let’s talk about water park reality—yes, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon have plenty of free chairs, and sure, not all of them are baking in the sun. But finding enough seats together for your whole crew AND in the shade? 🫤 That’s a tall order. Enter The Lodge Picnic Umbrellas and Polar patios; aka your ticket to shade, comfort, and a stress-free spot to call your own. Here’s why it’s worth the splurge:

🏖️ For $49 and up (price varies by date and accommodation selected), you can book your private oasis through the My Disney Experience app. The Lodge Umbrellas are the most economical, basically a mini lounge with:

✅ 4 towels

✅ 2 chairs + 2 lounge chairs

✅ A small table (perfect for your Dole Whip or drink).

✅ A shaded umbrella (because sunburn is so not magical).

🥳 Remember, if you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel in 2025, you get FREE water park entry on your arrival day. So, treating yourself to a private, shady spot sounds like the right way to kick off a vacation! 😎

I have mine reserved! We'll be meeting family at the park so it's a no brainer for me to have a 'home base'! Having space for those that 'burn', children and just to relax and unwind, maybe even nap..is SO enticing!

🤔 Let’s talk—would you snag an umbrella rental for your next water park day or are you looking to soak up some sun and using that extra money for souvenirs?

10/02/2025

It's Umbrella Day, but what's your choice in the parks?

09/02/2025

09/02/2025

🏈📺🥨 Super Bowl Sunday is here, and we’re all about the food! There’s no wrong way to snack your way through the game. Whether you’re going with classic nachos, a savory charcuterie board, or keeping it light with a healthy mix like Batuu Bits, it’s a day to indulge in what you love to eat...oh and root for your team.

🌭🌮🍜But let’s imagine for a second—you could cater your Super Bowl spread straight from a Disney restaurant. Where would you pick? Will you grab Casey’s Corner hot dogs, go all-in on a Flame Tree Barbecue feast, bring the magic of ‘Ohana to your living room or someplace else?

I'm probably not going to watch the game 'gasp!' 😲, but Oh yeah baby!! Hot dogs and BBQ with cheese pretzels and fries and yes, that loaded pretzel from Jock Lindsey's of course!! That's what would be on my menu for a Superbowl party catered by Disney!

OK, your turn! And of course, we have to ask:

📣 Who are you rooting for in the big game?

🌮 What’s your go-to snack style for game day—classic, fancy, or healthier options (resolutions and all)?

⬇️Drop your answers in the comments!

08/02/2025

✨🪄The wand chooses the wizard, you know, and everything about visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is like stepping straight into the movies and books - even the wands! Here are a few helpful tips for aspiring wizards to know before hitting these areas of both parks:

🪄⚡ Interactive vs Standard Wands: Not all wands are created equally so be sure to choose wisely based on what you want to do. Interactive wands are pricier but there are lots of spell locations throughout both parks (marked by medallions on the ground) where you can put your wizarding skills to the test.

Ollivanders Wand Shop: For the serious fans, this is a special place. Small groups are taken into the shop and a lucky one will be chosen to go through a wand selection. Even if you aren’t chosen, you will find wands for all the beloved (and villainous) characters. 🐍⚡

🗺️🪄 Spell Locations: There are more than 20 areas through the Wizarding World where you can test out your skills with an interactive wand, which comes with a map of spell locations. A word of warning, many of these are tough to get just right 😅 so don’t get discouraged. There are usually Team Members around to help if you need a little extra assistance.
Ollivander's is probably as close as you're going to get to being 'in the movie'. We do this every trip, when our kids were younger hoping to get 'picked' and now to watch the delight in the youngster that is chosen!! It's a thrill to experience it just like Harry!
🧙‍♂️✨ Are you a Wizarding wand collector? Do you have a favorite (or least favorite) spell location?

07/02/2025

🌹✨📚 Step inside Disneyland’s Red Rose Taverne for cozy, storybook vibes straight out of Belle’s provincial town. It’s a quick-service option (serving breakfast too!) with so much charm, proving that good ambiance doesn’t have to cost a small fortune (👀 looking at you, Be Our Guest at Walt Disney World!). Speaking of Walt Disney World, quick service breakfast spots are hard to come by there, but not at Disneyland-there’s plenty of options. But at Red Rose Taverne, you can get a Mickey shaped pancake! 🐭🥞
Normally, I will not indulge in a big breakfast on a park day, but in Disneyland I do things a bit different. I'll have more time in each park (since there are two) and I definitely would stop for a big breakfast on one of my park days!!
🍳🥞 Whether you’re savoring your breakfast outside as you watch King Arthur Carrousel spin around or dining indoors, Red Rose Tavern is an enchanting way to kick off any day at Disneyland! 🌤️🏰 Do you actually take time to eat breakfast in the parks or are you the “grab a bar and go” kind?

06/02/2025

‼️Disney Cruise Line Summer 2026 Deployment available to book;
Europe, The Caribbean, Alaska and MORE!
Book early for the best stateroom selection and price! Book with me to receive an exclusive On Board Credit Offer!!
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06/02/2025

Listen, I know Adventures by Disney trips aren’t exactly gentle on the wallet 💸—but let me tell you why they’re worth every penny. ✨Think of it like packing the ultimate backpack for your trip-full of everything you ever need or want:

🎟️ VIP access so you’re not stuck in endless lines (we’ve all been there).

🗺️ Expert guides who know all the shortcuts and secrets.

🚍 Pre-arranged transportation so there’s no question how you’re going to get where you need to go.

🤯 Exclusive experiences that’ll make your friends say, “Wait, you did WHAT?!”

🕒 Structured itineraries to ensure you see all the must-dos, PLUS time on your own to explore.

🍪 And yes, they even handle the snacks.

An Adventures by Disney vacation feels like Disney read your mind, packed it all up, and said, “Here, you just focus on living your best life.” 😎

I have my eye on the Holland & Belgium Tulip Season River Cruise!!
✈️🤩 Vacations this seamless and well planned can only be done with Disney. When you’re ready to celebrate with a stress-free, 🤯 mind-blowing adventure where Disney does all the heavy lifting while you make memories that will feel like a dream, Call or text 908-340-0044 or send me an email, [email protected]

06/02/2025

Save on Select National Geographic Expeditions Private Jet Departures! New and returning Private Jet Travelers save on select National Geographic Expeditions Private Jet departures from May 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026 when you book by May 31, 2025.
Got extra PTO to use up, and the desire to travel by Private Jet?
This one might be on your bucket list!!

06/02/2025

In case I haven't made it ABUNDANTLY clear, this is my passion as well as my profession. I take having fun very seriously!

05/02/2025

Universal Orlando! I cannot tell you how excited I get when I talk about going, join a webinar and learn about new offerings, or, the holy grail, when I get to plan your vacation there! It's such a fantastic experience, even a die hard Disney girl like me will love every minute of it!! I promise!
Let’s clear something up once and for all: Universal Orlando Resort isn’t just a quick stop for roller coasters—it’s a full-on vacation destination packed with next-level experiences that’ll make you want to stay and play for days. PLUS, you can add extra magic to those days with package add-ons like:

📸My Universal Photos: Because if you don’t have a pic with a Delorean, did it even happen?

⭐️VIP Tours: Skip the lines, go behind the scenes, and basically feel like a rockstar all day.

🧙‍♂️Harry Potter Themed Breakfasts: Butterbeer and pancakes > cereal at home.

🦸Character Meals: You’ve had dinner, but have you had dinner with a Marvel superhero?

🚌Transportation from the airport to resort doorstep.

A four-day vacation MIGHT be enough here,(there are now (starting May 22) three theme parks and a water park like none other) but if you want some time to enjoy your resort, allow for potential weather issues and just really enjoy your experience, I'd recommend adding a night or two!!
📢 I can’t say it enough, so I’ll say it again...Universal is so much more than a day trip—it’s a place to stay, play, and slay for DAYS. 🎢🏖️ From thrilling rides to poolside vibes, it’s got everything you need for a getaway that’s anything but ordinary. Ready to go see for yourself? Let’s make it happen! 🚀✨ Text or call 908-340-0044 or send an email to [email protected]