TripJoy by JMcD

21/05/2024

PRINCESS AURORA BOREALIS! 🩷💚🩵😂

28/03/2024

When Epic Universe opens next year, it will have 5 portals that take you to 5 incredibly themed worlds. Check out Isle of Berk from How to Train Your Dragon!
Looks sweet!

28/03/2024

I started a new endeavor earlier this year called TripJoy by JMcD. For now, I’m specializing in travel advice for Disney World and Universal Studios, but I plan to offer other destinations later this year.

Check out the price differences below on a 3-day park ticket in May if you book online through Disney, and if you book directly through me.

*hint* They’re exactly the same!

BUT if you book your trip through me, you get my advice on how to get the most out of your trip (both before and during your trip).

AND if your trip qualifies for promotional prices that Disney runs later, I’ll automatically add the discounts for you.

If you’re new to Disney or if you take two trips every year, I’d love to help enhance your trip and take out some of the stress!

13/02/2024

I bet he didn’t get up early to rope-drop!

08/02/2024

Can’t wait for this new Pixar addition!

08/02/2024

Whoop whoop! 1900 Park Fare just announced its reopening, set for April 10.

1900 Park Fare is located at the Grand Floridian resort and features character dining with Aladdin, Cinderella, Mirabel, and Tiana.

Even if you’re not staying at the Grand Floridian, 1900 Park Fare is a great way to add magic to your non-park days!

07/02/2024

Make the start and end of your next trip smoother with TSA Precheck!

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07/02/2024

I love Disney World so much, I just had to visit all four parks in one day a few weeks ago!

If you like to run, Run Disney hosts several races throughout the year, ranging from a 5k all the way up to a marathon!

Disney of course knows how to make every type of experience a blast (even running!). The whole experience was SO FUN!

And now my family gets to hear “Hey, I ran by here!” multiple times on every future trip. 🤪

07/02/2024

I will be your Donna Kelce!

06/02/2024

In addition to my personal experiences, I've also completed the extensive training programs by both Disney and Universal.

Put my expertise to work to plan the perfect vacation for you and your family!
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06/02/2024

Pretty neat!

Did you know?

Disney World's Hollywood Studios was originally designed with a giant hidden Mickey that could only be seen from a bird's eye view!

Hidden Mickeys come in all sizes. Where is your favorite Hidden Mickey?

05/02/2024

Anybody else stare really hard at this statue MULTIPLE times at Orlando’s airport to see if he was real or not???!
😂😂
Well played Orlando International Airport (MCO), well played.

And whoop whoop for a new TSwift album!

All's fly in love and aviation.
Sincerely, The Traveler 🤍

05/02/2024

Ok, let's talk lodging at Walt Disney World.

Disney divides up their numerous resorts into 3 categories: Value, Moderate, & Deluxe. There are five Value resorts, which include:

All-Star Music, All-Star Movies, All-Star Sports, Pop Century, & Art of Animation.

While their theming is not quite as extensive as the Moderate and Deluxe resorts, we are still talking about Disney here. They're still amazing. We're talking monster pools, ample on-site food options, and overly helpful Cast Members.

As with all of the Disney World resorts, all of the Value resorts offer free transportation to and from all of the parks, other resorts, and Disney Springs. Transportation options will be just bus for the All-Star resorts, but Pop Century and Art of Animation both also offer Skyliner transportation to Hollywood Studios and EPCOT.

The Skyliner is a ride in itself! Guests step into aerial gondolas that whisk them away to their destinations.

Because of this added super convenient (and fun!) transportation option, Pop Century and Art of Animation cost a tad more than the All-Stars. If price is the primary concern, you won't be disappointed with the All-Stars. If you have a little more room in the budget, the Skyliner access at Pop Century and Art of Animation is a major bonus to me.

Pro-tip: the sooner you book these resorts, the better your prices will be! I'm already seeing limited availability on some dates for these resorts too.

Regardles of whether you're wanting to stay at a Value, Moderate, or Deluxe resort, I'm ready to help you plan your next trip!

04/02/2024

Sooo stoked for Epic Universe @ Universal Orlando to open next year!
It’s going to be … well, Epic!

03/02/2024

Do you know the story of the Oswald & Al Michaels trade?

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was one of Walt Disney's first successful animated characters, while he worked for Universal. Totally resembles Mickey Mouse right? During a contract dispute, Walt unknowingly lost the rights of Oswald to Universal.

He pivoted and then created Mickey Mouse (and also vowed that noone would ever own his work again).

Almost a century later, sportscaster Al Michaels wanted out of his contract with ABC, so he could join NBC's new takeover of Sunday Night Football.
Bob Iger (CEO of Disney, who also owns ABC) said NBC could have Al Michaels, as long as they got Oswald back.

NBC said "Who's Oswald?" and then quickly agreed to the trade.

So Oswald is back in the Disney family now (but rarely appears in new productions).

Count on my deep knowledge of Disney lore to enhance your next Disney trip that you book with TripJoy!

02/02/2024

In addition to my services being completely free and complementary, I'll also be on the lookout for specials you may qualify for, even after you've already booked your trip!

Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, here we come!

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01/02/2024

One of the first things to decide when planning a Disney trip is where you're going to sleep. If you choose to stay on Walt Disney World's property, there are so many breathtaking spaces to settle into.

Whether you're on a tighter budget or if you want to experience a vacation within a vacation, I can help you navigate through the choices to find the perfect resort! With the myriad of additional activities available at each one, you'll want to do more than just sleep here!

They're all incredibly different and come with different perks and advantages (and will ALL just make you saw WOW).

One of those advantages for all of the resorts is early entry into the parks. If experiencing more attractions is important to you, this alone is a major advantage.

Not to mention the free parking at the resorts AND parks, and the transportation options to and from the parks AND Disney Springs.

You don't have to stay on property of course, but it can definitely add some magic (and ease) to your vacation!

Reach out to start the planning convo! [email protected]

01/02/2024

Did you know you can't purchase gum anywhere at Disney World?! (Even Tripledent!)

After appearing in Inside Out, Tripledent is also dropped in as easter eggs as a car sponsor in Cars 3 and at the Swamp Gas retail shop in Onward!

It's the little things like "bring your own gum" that I'll help you think through when you book your next trip through TripJoy.

Same price as booking through Disney directly, but you get my expertise too complementary!

Triple Dent Gum Commercial Scenes from Inside Out.

31/01/2024

Universal announced a THIRD HARRY POTTER area in the new theme park they are building in Orlando!
Epic Universe opens next year with a ton of great attractions. Hogsmead and Diagon Alley are already in the other two parks, and they are both jaw-dropping awesome, so I'm sure the Ministry of Magic will be equally as amazing!

Hope they invented a way to travel by Floo Powder!

31/01/2024

If you haven’t signed up for TSA Pre-Check yet, I HIGHLY recommend it. I try to spend as little time in lines as possible, so signing up for the program made a lot of sense to me.

It’s $78 per person.
BUT

•It last for five years
•AND kiddos under age 17 get free access with an adult who has Pre-Check.

So, you and your spouse and your kids can skip the airport security lines for the NEXT FIVE YEARS for $156.

AND
•You don’t have to take off your belt or shoes
•You don’t have to remove laptops/electronics from your bags
•There’s a ton of credit cards who reimburse the fee, so it could be at no cost!

30/01/2024

Welcome to our new passion project: TripJoy!

We looooove to travel and make memories around here, and I can’t wait to help you make your vacations a joyful reality!

Initially, my focus will be on helping you get to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, but stay tuned, because we will be adding other exciting destinations soon! Cruises and international destinations are on the horizon!

For now, whether your family regularly debates the best Toy Story movie (Toy Story 3 obviously) or has everybody sorted into their respected Houses at Hogwarts (Ravenclaw!), I’d love to help in the planning process for your next vacation!

The extra planning attention you’ll get from me when you use TripJoy is COMPLETELY FREE. Sounds wild right? But it’s true! Whether you book your upcoming Orlando or L.A. trip online or you book it through me, it’s the exact same price! And when you use TripJoy (i.e. me!) you get my expertise along the way to navigate through some of the overwhelming details.

TripJoy is partnering with Pixie Vacations to help you bring more JOY to your next vacation. Reach out with questions: [email protected]