MouseHunters Travel with Penny

06/09/2024

"Vacations" over!!
Finishing this Disneyland treat while working on a blog at the laundry mat......

Do you like to bring home treats to beat the post Disney blues??

Treat # 1, Matterhorn Macaroon. I brought this home for J and me to try. It's good, needs more chocolate!!

04/09/2024

Went by way too fast, but it was so fun!!
Until next time Pixar Place Hotel.....

04/09/2024

It's this girl's first Oogie Boogie Bash!!
Super excited!!

03/09/2024

Good morning from Pixar Place Hotel!
View for my morning coffee!

Place a 🙋‍♀️ in the comments if you wish this was your view this morning!!

02/09/2024

Surprise!! Your favorite Disney vacation planner is visiting Disneyland for Oogie Boogie!!
Look who came to take me from the airport to the hotel!!!

Want Lightning to transport you when visiting Disneyland!?!? I can help arrange that.

11/08/2024

D23 Disney destination announcements!! 😁
These are not blue sky ideas but actual horizon concepts!!

Getting to watch the panels this afternoon since last night I had to take my son shopping for work pants. So proud of my young man, his first day of work on his 16th birthday. 🎉

🎡 Disneyland Resort:

🎂 Disneyland will be celebrating it's 70th anniversary in 2025.

🏞 Pandora is coming to Disney's California Adventure park with Avatar experiences.

🪅 The first Coco ride is also coming to Disney's California Adventure.

Avenger's Campus in Disney's California Adventure third attraction has been named. Avenger's Infinity Defense 🌃
They are also adding a fourth attraction. Called Stark Flight Lab 🛬

🐸 Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open November 15, 2024

🎞Main Street Opera House will feature a show with an animatronic Walt Disney.

🏰 Walt Disney World Resort:

🦒 Disneys Animal Kingdom park's Dinoland USA reimagination to Tropical America's will begin this Fall.
Containing an Indiana Jones attraction, 🤠
a new carousel, 🎠 and a major attraction featuring Encanto. 💒

Monster's Inc land is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Featuring the first suspended roller coaster. 🎢

🌌 Mandalorian & Grogu will be joining the Millennium Falcon for the Smuggler's Run story at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

🚘 Cars attractions are coming to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom!
A thrill ride and a family ride. Fun for Cars fans of all ages.

☠️ Villains Land is coming to Magic Kingdom!!
Featuring 2 attractions, shopping and dining.

🥂Two new lounges are coming. Spaceship Earth lounge at EPCOT & a Pirates Of The Caribbean themed tavern in Magic Kingdom

A new nighttime show is coming to Magic Kingdom, Summer 2025. Disney Starlight! 🌠

🏖 Disney Cruise Line:

Disney's Treasure sailing December 2024 will feature a Moana stage show. ⛰️
Disney's Destiny sailing 2025 will feature a Hercules stage show. 💪

🛳 With 5 ships currently sailing, 4 new ships in production now, and 4 more ships will begin production in 2027 by 2031 a total of 13 ships will be cruising! 🌊

❤️ What are you most excited about!?!? Let me know in the comments.

**Photo of Josh D'Amaro credit to Disney Parks Blog

30/07/2024

Calling all my Universal Studios Hollywood fans!!!!

📅 Buy a day get a second day free Park tickets.
*Offer expires October 9, 2024.

🏨 New Partner hotel, The Hilton Glendale. Located 15 minutes from Universal Studios.

🌴A Day in LA private tours. Experience what LA has to offer in a full size luxury SUV with your own information guide.

🖥 Experience Prime technology, now available at Universal Cinema at Universal CityWalk Hollywood.

Ready to get started planning your Universal Studios Hollywood vacation?? Pm to get your complimentary price options.

25/07/2024

Working with a repeat travel family today.
Multiple Disneyland trips, but visiting Walt Disney World this time!

They are amazed at the difference in pricing with WDW being the better of the 2.

Besides me being an East coast girl there are reasons why I favor Walt Disney World over Disneyland. Pricing being one.

Working with me ensures that when it's time for you to make your decision on which destination to visit...you have an informed professional to guide you.

Let's hear it are you team Walt Disney World or Disneyland!!

25/07/2024

New blog up on the site.

One of the ways I keep my Disney vacation costing the least amount of money possible is by packing or ordering food for our hotel room.Groceries delivered to bell services for me to pick up.What I need to tell you is not all fridges at WDW are created equal. Most of the units meant to keep your food...

24/07/2024

Lightning Lane Multiple Pass and Single Pass skip the standby line services started today.

This service has tiered pricing, meaning different travel dates & parks have different prices.
The purchase is non refundable.

Therefore I will not be making selections for my travel families.
I will provide a phone consultation to explain the procedure and possible pricing for their specific travel dates. I will also be providing an outline to a game plan for you to secure the most important selections to you. The popular attractions will sell out first.

Examples of pricing:
First set of photos (3-6) are from today July 24, 2024, more common time to visit.
The second set (7-10) is from August 11, 2024, and lower priced because less people visit then.

Remember working with me costs you no extra. I book directly with Disney so pricing is the same. My services are complimentary to you. 🙂

23/07/2024

🎉Disney Destiny will be sailing beginning December 2025. 🎉

Castaway Club gets to book first then general public booking starts Aug 9th.

Message to get on the list for booking is right around the corner!!
Each room booked will qualify for an onboard credit!!

Form is in the comments to get your complimentary price quote.

Heroes and villains – assemble!

Disney Cruise Line is embarking on three days of epic announcements revealing the Disney Destiny, our new heroes and villains-inspired ship that will set sail in December 2025 – and we invite you to follow along! From July 30 through Aug. 1, 2024, stay tuned to find out everything you need to know about this marvelous addition to the fleet.

22/07/2024

How would you like to pay the least amount possible for your Disney theme park vacation?!?

With 13 years of vacationing at Disney I would like to share my best money saving tips.

Sign up for my email list to receive the guideline I have compiled.
Keep up to date with Disney destination news, promotions, and planning advice sent right to your email.

Following these tips will ensure that your Disney vacation will cost the least amount of money possible.

Link to send your email address,

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20/07/2024

Wailana pool once again 18 and over only.
I love my adult time!!

Dreaming of a relaxing grown-up getaway? You’re in luck – the Wailana Pool will be adults-only beginning August 5th! 🌊

18/07/2024

Just like Disney's other destinations Aulani has important reservation dates.
Such as luau reservations, cabana reservations, & Auntie's Beach House reservations, etc...
Some are done online while others need to be called in. Some need to be done right at release because they will sell out.

Don't worry when you work with me I will send you an outline of when, where, how, and order of importance of your reservations. You will be ready when it's your time to shine. With my help, get the activities you are looking forward to.

Best of all my services are complimentary when booked with me.

17/07/2024

A little late on this post..
Seven weeks post sans kids trip!

Airport to the resort. With only two people it makes the most sense to Uber. Costs not much more than the shuttle. Worth it because it's so much faster.

Bonus! First time I was able to get video of driving under the arch. 😍

16/07/2024

Have you heard about Universal Studios Orlando
2 newest hotels!?!

🌠 Universal Stella Nova Resort & Universal Terra Luna Resort are perfect for those that wish to stay beyond this world. 🌌

Featuring:
⭐️ Accommodations reflecting the universe, galaxies, and stars at Stella Nova or discover planets & an awe inspiring solar system at Terra Luna. 🪐

🌟Cosmic inspired food and beverages. 🍕

🎮Stellar amenities such as pools, fitness center, game rooms, recreation rooms, and resort shop.

🎉 Booking is now open for stays January 21, 2025 for Stella Nova and February 25, 2025 for Terra Luna.

📱Pm to get pricing for your family's out of this world adventure staying at Stella Nova or Terra Luna.
Get exclusive benefits for booking your vacation with a travel agent.🙂

16/07/2024

Disney's Treasure will be the only ship with 7 day itineraries (based in the US) in the near future.

For those wanting a longer sailing who is excited to be experiencing the new ship!?!?

Let's get started planning your relaxing and luxurious vacation aboard Disney's Treasure.

Receive onboard credit when booked with me.

15/07/2024

Disneyland's newest hotel is amazing!!

Disneyland recently remodeled Paradise Pier hotel to Pixar Place hotel and Oh Em Gee!!

Pixar themes everywhere, rooftop pool, private entrance to Disney's California Adventure Park, and you may run into Bing B**g if you are lucky!!

Are you ready to have your family experience Pixar to it's fullest!?!?

Working with me costs you no extra.
All full packages receive a gift card as a thank you for supporting my small business.
(Sent about a week prior to check in.)
Pm so I can get pricing options together and a reservation in place for you.

15/07/2024

Let's talk about added expenses to your Disney vacations.
Different destinations have different added expenses.

For example Disneyland has added resort incidental holds and parking fees. While Walt Disney World does not.

Disney Cruise Line has the option to add your gratuities to your package or pay before you debark.

Let's not forget about tipping. So many people that help us, we should tip!

Don't worry I'm here to remind you of added expenses that may slip your mind.

Best of all my services are complimentary when you work with me.

12/07/2024

Been working with a repeat travel family this week.
First an engagement, then a wedding, now a graduation!

I love celebration trips!

Three nights at Universal Studios then wrapping it up cruising on Disney's Wish.

Do you have a graduation to celebrate in 2025?
Let's start talking so your family can celebrate in an unforgettable way.

08/07/2024

One reason why a family with children wanting to cruise for the first time, should choose Disney Cruise Line....

A first cruise can be a very overwhelming experience for kids.
It's a different atmosphere while having an unfamiliar schedule.
Being in the ocean can be scary as well.

Having their favorite Disney characters around with their familiarity may have a calming effect for an upset kiddo.
Making your cruise a more enjoyable experience for all!!

Let me know in the comments.
If your child was having a meltdown, which character would you hope to run into to help calm them?

05/07/2024

First Park Friday!!

When we showcase Walt's first theme park.
I'm happy for Walt being like minded to myself and valuing quality family time together.

Disneyland was an amazing idea! It lead the way to so many other wonderful destinations for us to have fun with our loved ones!

In this short excerpt from a 1963 interview Walt Disney did with the Canadian Broadcasting Company's Fletcher Markle released to promote the Disneyland Resor...

04/07/2024

Let me tell you why the next 8 months is the best time to take your family to visit Universal Studios Orlando for the first time.

Once Epic Universe opens (projected Spring 2025) the crowds are going to be crazy.
In my opinion at least the first year is going to draw huge crowds.

With many repeat guests waiting to travel until after the opening, making the next several months (excluding school breaks) the perfect time for first timers to visit.

Experience all Universal Studios has to offer now as a first time guest, then in a year or two go back. Experience Epic Universe and Super Nintendo world after the hype has calmed down. Making both trips so much more enjoyable!

Place a 🎢 in the comments if planning a Universal Studios Orlando trip has crossed your mind lately.

03/07/2024

Ever wonder, why as a beach traveler you would book a Disney resort for a Hawaii visit??

Because some of us are beach people but we still want Disney!
We want that Disney magic and service we have come to expect.

When staying at Aulani you get to experience the tranquility & beauty of Hawaii while getting the Disney magic feeling and quality hotel experiences you have come to love.

Get into the Disney spirit when you occasionally see one of your favorite characters roaming around. Or spend the morning having breakfast at the character meal offered.

Place a 🏝 in the comments if you would like to visit Hawaii with a Disney flair!

02/07/2024

My latest blog.

Link is in the comments if you would like to see more about Gideon's Bakehouse.

Written evening of June 30 in anticipation of July's exclusive cookie release, my guess for the release is the Key Lime cookie. I will update tomorrow. 🙂Update I was wrong. Two cookies this month,Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip and Lemon Poppy Crumb. 🍊🍋Gideon's Bakehouse opened a store at Disne...

02/07/2024

My top 3 reasons why dining solo at a character meal is great!

1. Getting through the standby list is so fast. I have done it at Chef Mickeys where it said the wait was 20 minutes and I only waited 2.

2. When you are dining alone your server as well as the characters may take some extra time with you. I have had some great conversations and learned a few things from my servers when dining alone. The characters also give you a little more attention. ❤️

3. When you are alone you observe more of what is going on around you. I love seeing all the little's reactions to the characters. After all I come to Disney to experience the magic and the young ones meeting their favorite characters, is definitely magical.

So I cringe when I hear solo travelers say they are skipping character meals in fear of feeling awkward.

Solo character meals are great. Don't worry about getting those selfie style photos. Often there is a character attendant nearby to take your photo. I have also been known to ask the table next to me if they don't mind snapping a pic. I've never had anyone refuse.

Let me know in the comments, have you dined at a character meal solo? What was your favorite memory?

29/06/2024

🫠 Whew!! What a week!!

📃 With all the announcements, booking 2025/2026 cruises, saving my WDW Fall families money, and Oogie Boogie Bash tickets for my Disneyland families...

🎉 I can relax and relish in some personal excitement!

I will finally be experiencing Oogie Boogie Bash! 👻
Staying at the newly reimagined Pixar Place Hotel.

I am so excited to be able to do some new things and to pass my knowledge and experiences off to the travel families I work for. 😁

Let me know in the comments, did you experience something exciting today after a long work week!?!?

27/06/2024

25/06/2024

📢 Breaking News!! 📢

🎉 Disney has finally released the information on the updated Genie+/ILL procedures I have been waiting for!!!

Okay, you may have been waiting for it too!! 😄

❤️ I have a love/hate opinion of this roll out.
I am ecstatic I no longer have to get up super early to make selections.
I admit, I barely slept and usually was awoken by bad dreams of me missing my must have selections. 🫠

💀 The hate part is, it is essentially the old FastPass+ program. Only now it is a paid service with a new name. The third name for this service! Can you say confusing for guests!! 🤔

😍 Good thing is, you have me to explain all the changes and give you the best strategy to obtain all your must haves and at the perfect times.

Key changes to take note of....

🎠 Multi Pass (formerly Genie+)
Onsite guests can make their first 3 selections 7 days prior to check in, for their entire length of stay up to 14 days. (Offsite guests at 3 days)

🎢 Single Pass (formerly Individual Lightning Lane)
Purchase up to two selections for the most popular attractions. Think Guardians Of The Galaxy & Tron.

🫨 Is your head spinning yet!?!? Don't worry I'm here to explain it all and send you my handy dandy cheat sheet when it's time for you to make your selections.
Best of all using my expertise and getting my informational packet costs you no extra.
My services are complimentary when you work with me!! 🎉

Put a 💖 in the comments if the new system sounds like something you are going to love.

24/06/2024

I'm a firm believer of quality family time with lifelong memories over stuff for holiday gifts.
Here's what you can look forward to when you gift your loved ones a Holiday season at Walt Disney World.

🎄Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!
Tickets go on sale for resort guests July 2nd & the general public beginning July 10th.
The party dates will be select nights from 11/8-12/20.
I would love to help secure those for you! Avoid the madness, I’m here to help.

🎅 Jollywood Nights will be returning to Hollywood Studios!
Select nights 11/9-12/21.
Tickets go on sale July 2nd for resort guests and the general public beginning July 19th. Again, avoid the chaos and contact me for ticket purchase.

🕯️EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays returns from 11/29-12/30.
The Candlelight Processional will be back.

Returning this year......
🦒 Merry Managerie returns to Animal Kingdom.
🏨 The Yuletide projection show on the Hollywood Tower Hotel.
❄️ Frozen Holiday Surprise show at Magic Kingdom.

🍪Don’t forget the resort gingerbread houses, they’ll be returning as well!

📢 JUNE 27th will also bring us room discounts of up to 30% off for stays 11/24-12/21
There will other savings released for stays 10/6-11/21 including a free Park Hopper upgrade on a 4 day non-discounted ticket.

If you are already one of my travel families I will be checking in with you about MVMCP.
I will automatically apply any applicable savings to your currently booked vacation packages.

🎁 If you’re looking to wrap a wonderful holiday trip under the tree this year. I’d love to work with you planning and amazing and magical Holiday gift for your family.
My concierge level planning services are complimentary when you book with me.

All full packages receive a gift card as a thank you for supporting my small business.

Form is in the comments to get started!