Kingdom and Cruise - Katie Gabbard

10/09/2024

Hello from Hollywood! Check out the view from my room! Follow along this week as I experience Universal Studios Hollywood with our partners from Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations! I’ll be exploring ⭐️ Super Nintendo World (I already have my Power Up band loaded and ready to go!) 🍄 and will even be facing my fears and taking on Halloween Horror Nights! 👻 🎃 I’ll be touring many of the partner hotels that we can bundle as part of your Universal vacation, so stick around and see all the fun that you can experience for yourself as part of a Southern California vacation!

04/09/2024

Thinking about an Alaskan cruise in 2025? You're likely to sail out of Seattle. With that in mind, I've written a blog article on 6 things to do in Seattle with kids before and after your Alaskan cruise - check it out!

Ready to plan your 2025 cruise? It's not too early! Contact me today!
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6 things to do in Seattle with kids before and after an Alaskan cruise. Visit the highlights in Seattle with the family.

02/09/2024

🎃 It's finally September...the start of spooky season and PSL season! It's literally the intersection of two of my favorite things, so it's making feel like a GIVEAWAY!

☕️ I'm giving away this beautiful Starbucks Discovery Series Magic Kingdom mug to the first person who books a qualifying Walt Disney World vacation this month!

Be the first to book a 5+ night vacation package including a Disney Resorts collection hotel with a 4+ day ticket, and I'll send you this Starbucks Discovery Series Magic Kingdom mug as a treat the week your travel begins!

This giveaway is in no way affiliated with the Walt Disney Travel Company or Starbucks...just from me to you! :)

Ready to start planning your Walt Disney World vacation? Let's get started!
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02/09/2024

It’s check in day for the family staying at Disney’s Beach Club Resort! They’re enjoying the beautiful location and amenities of this Deluxe resort, and they took advantage of an amazing promotion that earned them a free dining plan! 😱

I’m always on the hunt for the best value for my clients…are you ready to plan your next vacation? Wherever you’re wanting to go, I’m here for you!

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26/08/2024

Just booked!✨

Congratulations to the family who is taking advantage of that extra long weekend at the beginning of November! They'll be staying at the beautiful Disney's Coronado Springs Resort - a gorgeous resort that features a wonderful pool with waterslide, some of the best dining options on property, and a more subtle theming for a more elevated stay.

Are you ready to plan your family's fall travel? It's not too late!
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23/08/2024

Just booked!✨

Congratulations to the family heading to Disneyland for Spring Break this coming March! They'll be staying in the magical Disneyland Hotel - I can't think of a better place to stay and experience the Disneyland Resort!

Are you ready to plan your Spring travel? It's not too early!
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21/08/2024

Exciting news!

2025 Disneyland Resort vacation packages are available to book starting TODAY! If you've been dreaming of a Disney vacation on the west coast, now is the time!

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16/08/2024

Carrying on with the recap of my solo parenting Walt Disney World vacation, it’s time for
✨ Tip #2 ✨

Purchase the Memory Maker photo package! Getting photos with multiple adults in the party is hard enough, but when you’re the only adult and the only one who cares about preserving some memories 😜 you need some backup! Purchasing Memory Maker ensured that there were plenty of photos of all three of us around the parks, on rides, and sometimes cute Magic shots to boot!

You can also save a bit of money by adding the Memory Maker photo package onto your vacation package prior to your vacation!

15/08/2024

🥳 Receive Up to a $1,000 Dining Card Included in Select Stays*
Staying at a Universal Orlando hotel comes with exclusive theme park benefits – and now, when you book this tasty hotel and ticket package, it comes with a whole lot of food too!

🍔Guests can use the Food and Beverage Card (also known as the dining card) across the parks, hotels, and Universal CityWalk. *Restrictions Apply.

📱Contact me today to take advantage of this exclusive offer!

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15/08/2024

🗞 Happy news time!

🤔 Remember those clients who just booked Loews Royal Pacific last week? That new dining card promotion just dropped this morning at Universal Orlando Resort, and I was able to update their promotion saving them almost $200 overall, AND earning them a $1,000 food and beverage card for their vacation!

Booking with a travel advisor is SO beneficial to you! I say it all the time: Suppliers aren't going to chase you down to save you money and time...but I will!

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15/08/2024

The dining experiences of Universal Orlando Resort are award-winning. From Universal CityWalk, to in-park dining options, to the incredible offerings at the restaurants at all of the hotels, Universal is known for amazing food and drinks. And they’re even tastier now. Select vacation packages with up to $1,000 Dining Card included*. Restrictions apply.

14/08/2024

✨ It's time for a little recap of our recent Walt Disney World vacation! As I mentioned before, my husband was traveling for work all week, so I was a solo parent for this vacation. Walt Disney World is about the easiest vacation I can think of to be a solo parent, but with that said, I'm going to share some tips this week that made it easier for me!

Tip #1: GET HELP

It's a lot to manage all the small humans, luggage, strollers, etc, ESPECIALLY on travel day. I was able to lighten the load this time by renting a stroller from Kingdom Strollers, my preferred stroller vendor for Central FL vacations. The cost is nominal in the grand scheme of things, and not having to manage one more thing in the airport was worth every penny. They deliver right to the resort on your arrival day, and pick up the stroller on your departure day!

When we made it to our resort, it was POURING rain (Florida, amiright?) so I asked the bell services cast members for a ride on a golf cart to our room. Some of the Disney resorts are large and pushing all of our luggage in the rain was not the vibe for the day. They gladly loaded up all of our luggage, the stroller, and gave us the most beautiful ride around the resort directly to our building. We and our things stayed dry! I packed some smaller denominations of cash so that I could share my appreciation in moments like this, and I'm so glad I did!

Check out the beautiful ride we had from the lobby to our room!

Stay tuned for more tips!

13/08/2024

🎉 Party 🎉 season has officially begun in Walt Disney World and we want to help get you there!

Contact me 📱 to purchase your tickets to any 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party 🎃 , Disney Jollywood Nights 🎄 or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party 🎅🏻 , and receive $5 off per ticket courtesy of Kingdom and Cruise Travel. Tickets 🎫 must be purchased by September 30, 2024 for any party night still available in the 2024 season.

12/08/2024

⚡️Just booked!🪄

Congratulations to the family who just booked their Spring Break vacation to Universal Orlando Resort staying at the wonderful Loews Royal Pacific Resort!

They took advantage of an amazing promotion and purchased 3 park days with 2 additional days ✨FREE!✨ These tickets also grant them entry to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, AND Volcano Bay with park-to-park access! They'll be able to hop back and forth between all three parks whenever they choose! They'll enjoy early theme park entry every day, and FREE Universal Express Unlimited Passes as guests of a Premier resort! It really doesn't get much better than this!

Are you ready to explore a Universal Orlando Resort vacation for yourself? The time is now!

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12/08/2024

Just announced at D23:

The new Cars expansion in Frontierland will replace Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island! Check out this concept art! I’m pretty excited about this! What are your thoughts?

11/08/2024

We’re headed home this morning after a magical week at Walt Disney World! I’m pretty tired this morning from our full week as well as from staying up late to listen to the Experiences presentation from D23! There are so many exciting things coming to Disney Destinations including:

🚘 A new Cars land in Magic Kingdom featuring two new attractions

🚪 A Monsters, Inc land in Hollywood Studios with Disney’s first suspended coaster

🦋 An Encanto ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

🐍 An Indiana Jones attraction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

💀 A Coco ride at Disney California Adventure

💧 A new Avatar attraction at Disney California Adventure

🚢 Four new cruise ships joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet

…and much more including addititions at our international parks!

There’s a lot to look forward to with Disney! Let’s start planning your family’s Disney vacation today! ✨

11/08/2024

An Encanto themed ride is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

11/08/2024

Two new Cars attractions are coming to Magic Kingdom!

11/08/2024

Two new Avengers attractions coming to Disneyland!

10/08/2024

Believe it or not, it’s officially Halloween at Walt Disney World! 🎃 It’s the beginning of party season, and there are so many things to look forward to at the Walt Disney World Resort. There’s a place for you here…let’s make your dream vacation a reality! It’s not too late!

10/08/2024

❄️ Switch the snow for sand this Christmas!🎄Discover the magic of the holidays at sea. From twinkling lights to traditional feasts, along to Christmas carols, and immerse yourself in endless holiday cheer. Deck your holidays with Royal Caribbean! Contact me, , to book your holiday cruise today!

10/08/2024

Your next vacation is calling, and Liberty of the Seas is answering! There are endless ways to fill your days between scenery scoping and whoa-worthy memory making. 🚢 Explore thrilling slides, ice-cool shows, and culinary delights. Your adventure-packed vacation awaits!

09/08/2024

I’m so hopeful to hear some amazing parks news this week!

Only one day away... 🤩 Join us tomorrow for exciting announcements, breaking news, and more only on Disney Parks 🏰 ✨

09/08/2024

Allure of the Seas is sure to steal the spotlight in Europe 2025 when it debuts a new look! ✨ Indulge in 35 ways to dine and drink, cooler ways to make a splash, endless family bonding, and new thrills like the Ultimate Abyss and The Perfect Storm. ⚡️ All while cruising though the top spots of the Med.

06/08/2024

This is the best photo I have of today and I treasure it! Had a lovely birthday at Hollywood Studios full of downpours, umbrellas, ponchos, and wet feet thanks to tropical storm Debby. The wait times were LOW and we accomplished so much without Lightning Lanes thanks to that! We had a wonderful meal at California Grill and these sweet kids made me cry when they sang happy birthday to me. What a great day!

04/08/2024

🚢 Bon voyage to the family setting sail on the Disney Fantasy for the next 7 nights!

Have the most magical vacation! ✨

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04/08/2024

It’s time to escape the ordinary for unparalleled excitement and adventure.☀️ When you book a Royal Caribbean cruise this August, you’ll save more— like up to 60% off your second guest, and 30% off any additional guests. Bring the whole family too, because on select sailings, kids sail free!

04/08/2024

🦃 Savor the flavors of Thanksgiving at sea with Royal Caribbean! 🍽️ Feast on holiday favorites in our Main Dining Room and then get ready for island adventures that will make lasting memories.

03/08/2024

Set out on Texas-sized adventures on Mariner of the Seas. ✨ Sailing from Galveston to the vibrant shores of Cozumel and Costa Maya, elevate your short getaway to extraordinary! 🏄‍♂️ Back onboard, conquer the waves on the FlowRider, slide into excitement with The Perfect Storm, or battle it out in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag showdown.

03/08/2024

Explore the brilliant shores of the southern Caribbean — including the famed ABC islands — on weeklong wanders from Panama or Colombia. No matter where you’re headed, Serenade of the Seas is your gateway to every possible shade of adventure.