Alana Bedra - The Vacationeer

22/11/2024

WOW! Disney World has just announced that Monsters, Inc. land will replace Muppets Courtyard and Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

To make way for monsters, the Muppets will take over Rock 'n Roller Coaster and "team up with music's biggest starts for a rockin' music festival." 🎢

Anyone else’s mind blown by the Rock ‘n Roller Coaster part of this?! 🤯

What do we think of this breaking news? Are you sad to see Muppet Vision go?

22/11/2024

Did you know you can meet Blue the Velociraptor at Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando?🦖

You can “meet” this Dino in the Jurassic Park area. I promise it’s actually terrifying…but so fun!

Want to visit Universal Orlando in 2025 (Or even 2024, it’s not too late)?

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21/11/2024

Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White is an often overlooked dining experience at Walt Disney World. You’ll find it at Wilderness Lodge Resort, which is a quick boat ride away from Magic Kingdom.

The food here is REALLY GOOD for character dining. It is a prix fixe menu (not a buffet) and is open for dinner only.

As for characters, you’ll find Snow White, D***y, Grumpy and the Evil Queen.

I highly recommend this dining experience to my clients!

Want visit Disney World in 2025 (Or even 2024, it’s not too late)?

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20/11/2024

Some of our Vacationeer team got to get a first look at the Disney Treasure today! Here are the staterooms.

20/11/2024

First look at the Grand Hall onboard Disney’s NEWEST SHIP setting sail in December.

The Disney Treasure looks ✨stunning✨

19/11/2024

Feeling like a VIP!✨

I had the honor of doing a Private VIP Tour at Universal Orlando last week....and I'm not sure how I can go back to being a regular guest now😜

Here is what you get with a VIP Tour:

-Personal tour guide
-Front of line access to ALL attractions and character greetings
-Exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences
-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
-Universal Express Unlimited after tour ends
-Exclusive VIP Experiences lanyard and credential
-Discounts on merchindise
-Valet Parking

This was such a wonderful experience! Our guide was fantastic and gave us so many tips, tricks and fun facts as we moved throughout the 2 parks. This is truly customizable, front of the line access.

Wanna ride Hagrid's front row 10 times in a row? Sure!
Just tell your guide what you want to do during your 8 hour tour and they'll make it happen for you. They often use backstage/cast entrances to get you to the front of the lines, so you get to see areas of the park no one else can!

This is definitely a premium experience with a premium price tag, but if it's in your budget you will NOT be disappointed.

Want to see pricing on a VIP Tour?

Email me at [email protected], or fill out my quote form, to start planning and get a vacation quote.

Remember, my travel planning services are completely free to you😊

18/11/2024

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is an annual after hours event at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

This is a must-do for me every year! Nothing gets me in my holiday feels more.

Some of the event highlights:

-Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
-Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks
-Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Stage Show
-Club Tinsel Dance Party
-Complimentary Cookies and Drinks
-Rare Character Greetings
-Christmas Overlays on Select Attractions
-SNOW on Main Street
-Exclusive Event Snacks and Merch
-Low Wait Times for all Attractions
-Christmas Music and Photo Opps Around the Park

If you love Christmas, this party is a MUST!

Want to go in 2025 (Or even 2024, it’s not too late)?

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13/11/2024

12/11/2024

VacationeerCon is officially over! It was a great few days learning from all of our travel partners about the destinations we sell. Now off to Universal for some more training and some FUN.

08/11/2024

✌️Slams laptop shut until *next* Monday

~Out of Office ~

Heading to Orlando for our annual Vacationeer conference! I’m excited to see my fellow Vacationeers and all the wonderful vendors we work with. Ready to learn more about the destinations we sell, try some new things…and of course sneak in a little park time 😏

04/11/2024

Disneyland Holiday souvenirs were just announced!

There is a Mickey Mouse Elf, Santa Sulley and Gingerbread House popcorn bucket, along with a Mickey jingle bell sipper.

There are also festive tumblers, straw clips, bottle toppers, and glow cubes.

Okay I know I don't NEED any of these... but I sure do WANT them. Am I right??!!

25/10/2024

Continuing to recap out August 2024 Walt Disney World Trip…
Day 5 – Magic Kingdom

Since we moved over to Wilderness Lodge (full recap coming!), we were able to take a boat to Magic Kingdom. This is such a nice and peaceful way to get to the park.

If you want to get good castle pictures with your kids, try to do it right when you get there! If you wait until later, you might end up with crabby kids/no smiles.

Magic Kingdom definitely has the MOST for kids, in terms of both attractions and characters.

Because we did so many character meals earlier in the trip, we prioritized rides.

We did meet Pooh and Tigger though, and that was such a cute highlight.

Our favorite attractions with our kids: Little Mermaid, Dumbo, Haunted Mansion, Winnie the Pooh, Pirates of the Caribbean, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Peter Pan’s Flight, Small World, Jungle Cruise.
We also LOVE the Festival of Fantasy parade. Highly recommend prioritizing this for little ones.

We took a break in the afternoon to let the kids rest, but returned in time for our Fireworks Dessert Pre-party. This prepaid event allows guests entrance to Tomorrowland Terrace to enjoy dessert and drinks before heading to their private guaranteed viewing spot for the fireworks. This is costly, but I really loved not having to stress about getting a fireworks like usual.

Because we were staying in a deluxe resort, we got to stay 2-hours after park closing to regular guests. We had an almost-empty park from 11 pm to 1 am. The kids were asleep in the stroller while my husband and I took turns riding some roller coasters. This is SUCH a great perk for deluxe guests. It happens on select nights each week.

Magic Kingdom is always a park I wish I had more time at! There truly is too much to do in one day.

22/10/2024

The day has finally arrived! Universal Epic Universe is now open for bookings for May 22 - December 31, 2025.

Four amazing theme parks. Spectacular themed hotels. Universal Orlando Resort now offers an entire week’s worth of vacation awesome.

Send me a message to get started on a quote. Remember, booking your Universal vacation with me is completely FREE to you.

21/10/2024

My favorite Epcot festival returns in 2025! One month isn’t long enough in my opinion 😉

Who will be attending next year?

17/10/2024

HUGE. GIANT.....EPIC News!

Universal's fourth park in Orlando, Epic Universe, has an opening date: May 22, 2025!

Vacation package and ticket-only booking go onsale October 22.

Note that at launch, in order to visit Epic Universe, you will have to purchase at least a 3-day ticket to the Universal parks. You can visit Epic only ONCE with that ticket. There is not currently a two-day Epic Universe ticket option.

The Helio Grand Hotel is also opening on May 22 along with the new theme park. This hotel is connected to the park and has its own dedicated entrance.

Okay...so who is ready to experience Epic Universe?

Email me [email protected] if you are interested!

16/10/2024

BREAKING DISNEY NEWS!

Today Disney announced a pilot program beginning later this month: Lightning Lane Premier Pass!

Here is what you need to know:

Premier Pass is available in addition to the current Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass System.

The pass will be available at both Disney World and Disneyland.

Guests that purchase the pass will have Lightning Lane access for each attraction at the purchased park ONCE. This includes the Single Pass attractions. They will NOT be required to reserve timeslots in the My Disney Experience App. They simply use the Lightning Lane for the attraction whenever they want.

At Walt Disney World, this is available for guests staying in deluxe resorts ONLY. Guests can purchase 7 days before check-in in the My Disney Experience App. Costs will vary based on the specific park and the day, but pricing ranges from $129 - $449 per person.

At Disneyland, ANY guest can purchase in the Disneyland App 2 days before their park visit. Guests will be able to use the Lightning Lane for all attractions at BOTH parks. Cost is $400 per person per day (in 2025, pricing will range from $300-400 per person per day).

So, what do we think of this new offering?
Drop any questions below and I will do my best to answer.

15/10/2024