Misty Oerther, Orange Grove Travel

09/09/2024

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27/08/2024

Tag your (travel) partner. ❤️ Where you wanna go?

15/08/2024

Need a quick getaway for Labor Day? I got you! There is still availability AND still some options that are up to 30% off...booked this morning!

25/06/2024

Out with the old (Genie+) and in with the new... Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass!

BIG, NEW, GOOD things are happening at Walt Disney World and Disneyland and they are going to make our lives so much better.

Starting July 24!

Beginning July 24, Walt Disney World guests can plan in advance with Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass 📲: http://di.sn/6001glsuP

04/06/2024

Look at the GORGEOUS new rooms at the brand new Polynesian Tower building!

I mean, TWO full bathrooms! Yes, please.

03/06/2024

You think the Dole Whip misses me too?
🤔 💭 🍍 🍦

21/05/2024

Feeling like a princess locked in a tower?
You deserve the"Best Day Ever" ... let's make that happen. I'm here for you. ✨

Schedule now, let's chat.

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08/05/2024

Day 8: Last Full Day. Magic Kingdom, Stormalong Bay, and EPCOT. 🏰 🌐

Slept in, busded to Magic Kingdom to cross a few more must do items off the list but first, breakfast at The Crystal Palace with Pooh and Friends.

Next up: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Meet Rapunzel, Meet Mirabel, find Pete the Giant in Sir Mickey's, ride the Riverboat (John & the kids had never and it was making my husband nuts!).

We were so hot and sweaty that it was time for some relaxation police at The Beach/Yacht Club's famous Stormalong Bay Pool. It has several sections including: walk in sand bottom (you know, like the beach), lazy river, deep pool for swimming, shallow pool for swimming, water volleyball ball, whirlpool, and a pirate ship water slide! 💦

We walked over to EPCOT for dinner at La Cantina San Angel, Mexico's Quick Service. Then browsed our way to Germany for a caramel treat (& beers for the grownups), found a great bench and settled in for a super view of LuminoUS, the nighttime show. Everyone in the group gave it two 👍🏼👍🏼 thumbs up!

Back to the room for showers, snuggles, air conditioning, and a Disney Movie in bed. 💤

07/05/2024

Are you ready for some Not So Spooky Magic? 🎃

The parties start August 9, book and travel with me before September 30 and get a very special gift card when you travel.

07/05/2024

Day 7: (late update) Hollywood Studios day. Rise of the Resistance, Star Wars snacks, Muppets, Indiana Jones (PRO tip: you can carry in snacks and drinks for this show), Smugglers Run, Star Tours, then lunch time at Sci Fi Dine In. We had the Fantasmic Dining package which meant we got vouchers for reserve VIP seats at the show later.

The Frozen show, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, Toy Story Mania, Slinky Dog Dash, Aliens, Toy Story Mania, split for Tower of Terror/Walt Disney One Man's Dream.

Then a little snack and a little shopping before we got our seats for Fantasmic!

We learned that at park close the boat like is shorter than the Skyliner line (it was all the way back to the busses). We had planned to hop to EPCOT for Deluxe extra hours, BUT...

we discovered a tick had attached to our son's head so off to first aid at EPCOT, then a private ride to Lake Buena Vista AdventHealth Urgent Care for removal. Pretty quick and easy but a very late night. 🥱

All in all a great day, one more tomorrow before we fly back to OH!

06/05/2024

Day 6: Magic Kingdom. Today we switched hotels and checked in at Disney's Beach Club. I wish you could smell the lobby from these pics. 🏖️

Dropped our luggage and hopped a bus to Magic Kingdom. Mickey pretzels and the Peanut Butter Cookie "pie" from The Confectionery for breakfast (don't judge, it's vacation and peanut butter has protein!).

We rode Peter Pan's Flight, saw Mickey's Philharmagic, Teacups, Winnie the Pooh, enjoyed the Rapunzel sundae and Aurora come from Storybook treats, then met some friends for a cinnamon roll at Gaston's. (We shared all these treats, so everyone could have a bite. EXCEPT my husband who gets a whole cinnamon roll just for himself.)

Off to ride Journey of the Little Mermaid, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, then into Tomorrowland where we divided the group for Space Mountain and People Mover, followed by Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, and Monster's Inc Laugh Floor. One of the kid's jokes was chosen for the show!

We fed some hangry people at Cosmic Ray's (check the comments for my review). Then met Ariel in her Grotto before it was time for our TRON boarding group. Yay!!

Two members of our group had never ridden before so that was extra fun. I get super excited for first timers on just about any ride, but this one is BIG! They LOVED it!

Our friends went on their way to Hollywood Studios for the evening while we went for some "adventure".

On the way to Adventureland we picked up the cheeseburger spring rolls and sat down to watch the 7yo jump around the spitting camels, share a Dole Whip (coconut and traditional) and finally ride Jungle Cruise.

A kiddo in our group had a minor injury so she and I left the park after this, but the rest of the family stayed for repeat walk on rides at Big Thunder Mountain, then wrapped up at Dumbo and Barnstormer. Grabbing a snack and ducking out the exit just before the fireworks and avoiding the Main Streer crowds.

Back at the Beach Club we had groceries and luggage delivered, picked up a to go order from Ale & Compass (which was delish, no surprise), and rested while watching Encanto.

Bedtime before Hollywood Studios tomorrow!

05/05/2024

Day 5: PARK DAY. Kicked it off at Animal Kingdom. Festival of the Lion King, my new favorite- Pineapple Cider Dole Whip float (You guys, DO NOT skip this delicious adult beverage at Tamu Tamu.), Flight of Passage, lunch at Satu'li Canteen, Mickey Bars, water, and Trivia at the very special Travel Agent Appreciation station (also some swag for me), Expedition Everest, Tiger Gold Beer (Exclusive to Animal Kingdom and delish), Dinosaur, Finding Nemo show, Kali River Rapids (which I skipped because wet shoes are gross), and Na'Vi River Journey...then a HOP to EPCOT.

At EPCOT, dinner from: UK (Fish & Chips), China (Orange Chicken & Crab Wontons), Connections Cafe (Cheese Pizza & Liege Waffle- don't sleep on the waffle, friends).

04/05/2024

Day 4: Final Performance at The Summit and these JAGS left it all on the mat. So proud of my girl, her teammates, and coaches. 💚

During the day a little work time for me (I'm still planning vacations, guys!), Disney Springs for John and the kids while Kamden and I stayed back to prepare for the competition.

03/05/2024

Day 3: Comp Day for Kendall the Bees. Such a great performance for them still fell short of making finals. So proud of this season and this team. 👑🐝 💚

Little Sister experienced her first Summit as an athlete with practice, Team Pics, Team Dinner, Team Meeting, and Team Swimming. 😴 Curfew so they can rest up so they can take the mat tomorrow at ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena East Blue 8:32pm.

02/05/2024

Day 2: Pool Day, Bees practice day, Bees Team pictures, Bees Team dinner, Bees Team meeting.

Royalty takes the mat tomorrow- Statefarm Fieldhouse ESPN Wide World of Sports 9:36am. 👑 🐝 💚

01/05/2024

Dream big. Eat the cake. Buy the shoes. But most importantly TAKE THE TRIP! The memories of a dream vacation will last forever.
Let me help you plan that dream today!

Book and travel to any Disney destination by September 28, get a very special gift card from me.

01/05/2024

Day 1: Arrival

3:30am wake up, 6am flight, 8am arrival.
Away We Go transportation picked us up at the airport and dropped us directly at EPCOT, then they tooo our luggage to the hotel and sent me a pic of the luggage tag. (More park time for us- Win!)

Shout out to my travel agent friend for getting us a Virtual Queue for Guardians of the Galaxy while we were on the plane. Jill Wagner, Orange Grove Travel Company

Mickey Pretzels for bfast, Test Track, meet up with our friends, Nemo & Friends, Soarin', Figment.

Food booths. Yum-o Chicken and Waffles with whipped Honey Butter (10/10) & Copperpoint Brewing Co. Bee’s Squeeze Blonde Ale (7/10) from Honey Bee-stro.

Stroll to France for Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. It's my favorite when some of our group is riding for the first time! Stops in Japan for Kakigori, America for hot dogs and a beer. Then Germany for caramel treats at Karamell-Küche, Sommerhaus brats, beers and German chocolate "shots" (pro tip: these are really for sipping).

Finding some "cheerlebrities" hanging around after Cheer Worlds, riding Frozen, splitting up for Test Track and meeting Figment. Then FINALLY Guardians of the Galaxy (highlight of the day).

The fun is not over! We met more first time friends at Chef Mickey's for dinner and had a 🎉 party 🎉, swinging napkins and taking pics.

Quick dip in the hotel pool and 😴.

Day 2 is full of cheer round 1: practice and team dinnner and pics.

30/04/2024

Here we go! First ride of the day.

14/04/2024

Going to Disney soon and wondering if you need a MagicBand or MagicBand+?
- cute
- fun
- convenient
- pricey
Get all the facts here - check the post for more.

https://themostmagicalblog.com/what-are-magic-bands-do-i-need-a-magic-band/

12/04/2024

Everyone needs some sunshine and a coconut drink. Let's get started on yours. Call me...

06/04/2024

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04/04/2024

SNAC-CIDENT.

when you snack around the world and forget to eat dinner

It happens. 🤷🏻‍♀️

What's the best snack at EPCOT? Check out the list.

https://themostmagicalblog.com/10-must-have-snacks-at-epcot/

03/04/2024

Let's see how many kinds of Butterbeer from Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter you can name!

🍻 ⚡️ 🧙‍♀️

29/03/2024

What's your favorite Pixar film?

Pixar Place Hotel. Disneyland, CA.

All the 😍😍.

29/03/2024

Time to check your passports!
..and then book a trip...where you wanna go?

Spring cleaning time! Don't forget to dust off that passport and check its expiration date. Current processing times are 6-8 weeks for routine and 2-3 weeks (and an extra $60) for expedited. You never know when an adventure might pop up, be sure you're ready to go! Visit: travel.state.gov/passport.

28/03/2024

New details! Soar with dragons at How to Train Your Dragon.

Isle of Berk. It’s heart warming fun for all ages. Opens 2025 at Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.


Learn more: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/sales/epic-universe/worlds/how-to-train-your-dragon-isle-of-berk

25/03/2024

Grab the syrup it's National Waffle Day!

Mickey shaped waffles are the best kind of waffles - don't you think?

23/03/2024

Have you SEEN the new Journey of Water experience at EPCOT?

I want to live there. It BeAuTiFuL!

Do NOT skip a second walk through at night.