Magical Enchanted Vacations by Shannon

27/08/2023

Let's talk cruising. Specifically, a Disney cruise. My husband and I celebrated our 20th anniversary this summer with a Disney cruise to Europe. When I tell you it was a magical experience, that is a HUGE understatement. Every single detail, from our stateroom, to the ship, to the food, to the crew members, was superb in every way. So amazing, that within 2 weeks of being home, we had booked another one, this time with the kids! We're off to Halloween on the High Seas in October.

As much as Disney World is my happy place, a Disney cruise is now right up there for me. :)

If you are interested in learning about a Disney cruise, please send me a message and I would be happy to relay our experience and help you decide whether it might be right for your family as well. 🛳🏖😍

31/05/2023

I'm ready to help you plan your most magical vacation ever! Are you ready to get started? 🤩

26/05/2023

10/01/2023

Finally, an opening date for Tron! This new coaster looks amazing and I can't wait to try it out! How about you? 🤩

05/01/2023

New Disney offer for the summer! Receive a Disney dining promo card for booking a vacation for your family on select dates through mid-September.

Message me for details! 😍

09/11/2022

They will outgrow the "stuff" but keep the memories forever!

Disney? Universal? Somewhere else? Contact me today and let's get started on those memories!

23/07/2022

My very first butterbeer! I got the frozen variety (because July in Orlando) and it did NOT disappoint! Mixed reviews from the family, but for me it was fantastic! 😍 I will be getting more tomorrow and not sharing!

18/07/2022

Packing for our big Universal/Disney trip! My OCD really comes out during this process every time. A separate, labeled ziploc bag for each kid for each day?? Sounds so extra, but it works! 😂

Anyone have any other great packing tips or tricks?

I'll be posting our adventures here starting Friday! 🤩

27/06/2022

If your kids are anything like mine, Encanto has become a staple in your life! And now, Disney World is FINALLY getting some Madrigal love! Mirabel made her debut in a Magic Kingdom cavalcade yesterday and fans will now be able to see her there daily!

Ready to go see her for yourself? Message me and let's get planning!

17/06/2022

I'm ready when you are! 🤩

18/05/2022

Popular dates and resorts are sure to sell out quickly! I can't wait to starting planning with you all! 🤩

17/05/2022

Did you know that my travel services are completely free of charge? Let me do all the planning, so you can have all the fun!

Where are you looking to travel? Let's get you there! ✈

08/05/2022

A Disney Trip (with someone else doing all the planning) is the perfect Mother's Day gift! Message me and let's make it happen! 🌸

06/05/2022

Needless to say, my daughter was NOT prepared for the small drop at the end of Frozen Ever After! 😆 This picture is one of my all-time favorites, and the one I always show people when they ask whether they should add Memory Maker to their Disney packages. You never know what amazing photos you'll wind up with at the end of your magical trip!

PS - my daughter LOVED this ride, despite the drop and it's still one of her favorites!

04/05/2022

The first time you experience this particular moment on Rise of the Resistance will take your breath away! If you are a Star Wars fan and have not experienced this attraction yet, you are 100% missing out! It is worth the hype, I promise you.

Message me and let's get you there!

Oh, and Happy Star Wars Day! 😉

30/04/2022

Where are my Harry Potter fans? The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios is as close to Hogwarts as us muggles will ever get! Ready to see it for yourself? Message me and let's starting planning!

24/04/2022

My favorite shirt from my most recent trip! And a pic of the real thing, of course! 🤤

Mickey bars are my all-time favorite Disney snack, but there are SO many good ones.

What are your favorites?

18/04/2022

Molly's face says it all! 😍

Starting today, you can hug all of your favorite friends at Walt Disney World again! Autographs, hugs, and unforgettable memories are in your future!

Ready to plan a visit? Message me and let's get started!

*Photo courtesy of Molly from Allears.net

15/05/2021

Have you been waiting to book your Disney trip until the mask policy is loosened? You're in luck!

Disney has now announced that masks will no longer be required in outdoor spaces! You will still need a mask for indoors and in queues and rides, but just in time for that summer heat - no masks outside!

Who is ready to experience the magic? Contact me today! 😊

12/05/2021

This was my first trip to Disney World since Covid, and I have a few observations to share.

Lines: The lines definitely move faster without Fastpasses. However, because they are trying to keep guests physically distanced, the lines look crazy long, and follow the most convoluted paths. Trying to even find the end of the line was pretty frustrating. I did enjoy not having people so close to us in line, though!

Buses: They aren't putting as many people on the buses to keep people spaced out. This usually means you won't get on the first bus that arrives. But when you do get on, you always get a seat, and the bus isn't crowded with people. I also think they were running more buses than before, because we never waited long, despite the reduced capacity.

Rides: Some rides have plexiglass dividers on them, which are a mixed blessing. It means the ride can have more people on it, but it also hinders the view and the airflow. We found this particularly frustrating on the safari in Animal Kingdom.

Dining: Mobile Order was fabulous before Covid, and it remains fabulous. Keeping people from even entering the restaurant until their food is ready made finding tables easier and things less crowded. I was a fan of this change. The cast members were also amazing about cleaning tables between parties.

Cast Members: They remain one of the best things about this place. They are friendly, funny, helpful, and just awesome. Despite masks, and social distancing, and people not wanting to follow rules, the cast members we interacted with were cheerful and polite to a fault.

I am sad to be leaving tomorrow, but already looking forward to my next trip. 💕

12/05/2021

See ya real soon, Disney World. 😭

The new castle looks even more beautiful in person. Ready to see it for yourself?

11/05/2021

Eating at my very favorite Animal Kingdom quick service restaurant - Sa'tuli Canteen. These cheeseburger pods are fun, different, and crazy delicious! Yum!

11/05/2021

Good morning from Pandora!

Got here bright and early to ride Flight of Passage. The park has a posted opening time of 8am, but by that time it already had a 70 minute wait! Get here well before park opening to ride this one!

11/05/2021

Snacking around World Showcase at the Flower and Garden Festival? Yes please.

Fried cinnamon bites with frosting topped with candied bacon? Yes double please.

An exhausting but amazing day at WDW!

10/05/2021

Okay. Gideon's Bakehouse is a new bakery in Disney Springs, apparently famous for its cookies. You have to get in a virtual queue to even get inside this place. We were told the wait time was 2 hours and 45 minutes. 😳

We assumed these cookies could not possibly live up to the hype.

We. Were. WRONG. Best cookie I've ever eaten.

Well played, Gideon's.

10/05/2021

Got our Rise of the Resistance boarding pass! All I can say is wow!! 😳 That was the most amazing experience I've ever had in a theme park. Still shook! SO WORTH THE HASSLE.

10/05/2021

We are ready for park day #1! About to head to our first Skyliner ride!

09/05/2021

Girls Trip has officially begun! I'll be posting our adventures here at Walt Disney World over the next few days!

08/05/2021

Stay tuned! 🏰😍🏰

30/04/2021

✨Disneyland is BACK!!! Disneyland, California, reopens today after over a year of closure! ✨