Wondermakers Travel- Michelle Ridgway

01/10/2024

✨ ️Disney dropped new offers for 2025 rooms and packages!

🎉 Save up to $200 per night on a 3-night, 2-day (or longer) Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for arrivals most nights from February 26 to June 30, 2025.

🎈 Save up to 25% on rooms for stays most nights from February 23 to April 30, 2025.

* Room availability for these deals is limited.

😁 Let me know if you need a quote!!

01/09/2024

28/08/2024

✨ ️Have you ever wondered if Sandals/Beaches Resorts would be a good fit for your next all-inclusive vacation? Have you heard about this brand but you don't really know much about it?

🌊 We are hosting a virtual event so you can dig deeper into these resorts! JOIN US on Thursday, August 29th at 6:30PM Central for an exclusive webinar

📅 Date: Thursday Aug 29th 2024
🕒 Time: 6:30pm cst
📍 Location: Online – join from anywhere!

✏️ In this exciting webinar, you'll learn all about this brand's resort locations, which could be best for you or you and your family, what each resort has to offer. This is a zero-pressure experience! We're just learning together!

🏝 But if you do decide you'd like to book a vacation after the event, we’re even offering EXCLUSIVE BOOKING INCENTIVES to all of our clients for up to 2 weeks after this event. I'll help you choose from credits for:

📷 Private Photo Shoots
🤿 Scuba Diving Programs
🧖‍♀️ Spa Experiences
🛳️ Catamaran Excursions
🥗 Private Dinners

Register here to secure a spot to learn about Sandals and Beaches:

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25/08/2024

21/08/2024

Ice cream is good all the time, but Disney ice cream just hits differently! *Pro Tip* Aloha Isle is a great place to grab frozen treats (umm, Dole Whip!) in Magic Kingdom to enjoy while watching the Festival of Fantasy parade!

20/08/2024

My goal this year is to be more organized with my work!
If you would like to be added to my travel newsletter / promotion drop email list let me know (I promise not to spam your email!)! I’m trying to help people be more proactive in their travel plans so I can help break up payments and make it more doable for families to get to go on vacation! I'll send upcoming park news and discounts as soon as they're dropped so you can be updated with the latest information!
Now is the perfect time to start thinking about fall break, Christmas (especially if you would love to give the gift of travel to your loved ones 😉), or even travel into 2025.
Let me know- I’ll be happy to message you for your email. 💌

15/08/2024

✨️BREAKING NEWS! NEW Dining Card Promotional Package at Universal Orlando Resort! ✨️

Receive a food and beverage card worth up to $1,000 when booking 4 or 5+ night accommodations at one of Universal Orlando’s hotels and Park-to-Park tickets to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure on stays from NOVEMBER 7, 2024 to APRIL 10, 2025 (excluding December 19-Jan 5)

Dining Card value based on the choice of hotel and length of stay:

• Hotel Selection: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort
o 5+ Night Stay: $1000 Dining Card
o 4 Night Stay: $800 Dining Card

• Hotel Selection: Sapphire Falls Resort, Cabana Bay Beach Resort
o 5+ Night Stay: $600 Dining Card
o 4 Night Stay: $500 Dining Card

• Hotel Selection: Aventura Hotel, Stella Nova Resort, Terra Luna Resort
o 5+ Night Stay: $500 Dining Card
o 4 Night Stay: $400 Dining Card

• Hotel Selection: Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites, Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites
o 5+ Night Stay: $400 Dining Card
o 4 Night Stay: $300 Dining Card

Dining card CAN be used over multiple days AND does not expire…even after your vacation ends! So you can use any leftover amounts on your future Universal Orlando vacation!

One dining card is issued per guest room, so all your clients staying under that room reservation may use the dining card

Use at almost any of the 200+ dining and beverage locations across all Universal Orlando parks and resorts

CONTACT ME TODAY to get your Thanksgiving break, holiday stay, Spring Break stay, etc booked with this exciting, incredible promo before it’s gone!

12/08/2024

Now we know where Cars Land in Magic Kingdom is going to go!

🚗🚗🚗New Details Revealed for Largest Expansion at Magic Kingdom!

It's time to leave Radiator Springs and head west into exciting new locations.
🗣️🗣️🗣️To make way for this completely new frontier, the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will be transtormed into vast and rugged terrains for a rally race with some of the world's most iconic racers.

So there you have it: we will be saying goodbye to Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America for this new Land ✔️

11/08/2024

🚨🚨🚨D23 ANNOUNCEMENTS RECAP!🚨🚨🚨

Here's a roundup of the *major* things announced at the D23 Expo coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line!

💜Magic Kingdom
💥VILLAIN LAND with two major attractions, dining, and shopping. Construction has begun but no official timeline on completion
💥Cars Coming to Frontierland in a brand new section and will feature two Cars-inspired attractions, construction beginning this year
💥 new parade, Disney Starlight, will be coming to Magic Kingdom in summer 2025

💜Disney’s Hollywood Studios
💥Monsters Inc. Land Monstropolis will house Disney’s first suspended coaster through the iconic door scene and more!

💜Disney’s Animal Kingdom
💥Dino Land USA will now be the 11-acre Tropical Americas and will feature two major attractions: Construction on the Tropical Americas area begins this Fall and will be done in phases
💥Indiana Jones Attraction which will be a completely new story! Opening 2027
💥Encanto Attraction, opening in 2027
💥 a new carousel themed to Disney characters
💥“Zootopia: Better Zoogether” opens NEXT WINTER at Disney’s Animal Kingdom where It’s Tough to Be A Bug currently resides

💜EPCOT
💥Spaceship earth lounge, opening in 2025
💥Test Track reimagining is scheduled to open in 2025

💜Disneyland
💥Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens on November 15
💥Mando and Grogu added to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run in 2026
💥Great Moments With Mr. Disney with Walt animatronic will be in the Main Street Opera House, rotating with “Great Moment with Mr. Lincoln.”

💜Disney California Adventure
💥Avengers Infinity Defense starting construction next year, coming in an expansion to the current Avengers Campus
💥Stark Flight Lab is another new attraction coming to Avengers Campus at DCA, making it TWO new attractions coming to this area.
💥Avatar Land themed to Avatar: The Way of Water and future Avatar films, with a brand new thrilling, immersive boat ride
💥Coco Boat Ride will break ground in 2026

💜Disney Cruise Line
💥FOUR NEW SHIPS coming between 2027-2031

11/08/2024

Breaking!! Villains Land is confirmed for Magic Kingdom and will include ride attractions and dining options!!!

11/08/2024

Soooo looking forward to this ✨️

11/08/2024

Another Animal Kingdom update! This park is getting such a glow up!!

11/08/2024

I LOVE Encanto ❤️

11/08/2024

Monsters Inc themed land coming to Hollywood Studios!!

11/08/2024

Cars themed area in Magic Kingdom!!!

11/08/2024

Let's go on a cruise!!

BREAKING NEWS!
Disney Cruise Line will add 4
NEW CRUISE SHIPS to its fleet between 2027 and 2031!

08/08/2024

🌟🐱 Happy International Cat Day! 🐱🌟

Today, we’re celebrating our favorite feline friends from the magical worlds of Disney and Universal! From whiskered wonders to purrfectly charming characters, here are some of the beloved cats that make our adventures extra special:

🐾 Disney’s Cheshire Cat – Dive into the whimsical world of Wonderland with the Cheshire Cat! Known for his mischievous grin and disappearing act, he’s always up to something fun. Find him in the Mad Tea Party ride or during enchanting meet-and-greets at Disneyland!

🐾 Disney’s Figaro – Pinocchio’s adorable kitten is the epitome of cuteness! Join Figaro on your adventures at Disney parks and get ready for some heartwarming moments.

🐾 Universal’s Crookshanks – Harry Potter fans will recognize Crookshanks, Hermione’s magical half-Kneazle cat! Spot this unique feline in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios.

🐾 Disney’s Marie – From "The Aristocats," Marie is the epitome of elegance and charm. Catch her in the parks and enjoy her sassy and lovable personality!

🐾 Disney’s Simba – Though not a domestic cat, Simba’s lion-hearted spirit from "The Lion King" deserves a shoutout on International Cat Day! Experience the Circle of Life and more with Simba in the parks.

Whether you’re a cat lover or just a fan of magical adventures, Disney and Universal have the purrfect experiences for you. 🐾✨

Ready to meet these furry friends in person? Contact me to plan your next magical getaway and make sure to include a visit to meet these iconic characters!

06/08/2024

🎉🎷🐸💦 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially open! This long awaited refurbishment doesn’t disappoint! It has all The Princess and the Frog feels that we KNEW Disney Imagineers would bring to life in the most perfect way.
Currently, you have two options when it comes to riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure:

Virtual Queue (free to join)

Lightning Lane Multi Pass (requires purchase)

It’s not an option right now to just get in line and wait to ride without a “reservation” using one of the above methods. If you want to ride twice in one day, you’ll need to secure both a Virtual Queue AND a MultiPass selection.

31/07/2024

Here are more photos of the concept art for Universal's Ministry of Magic! It promises to be magical ✨️

31/07/2024

Magical details released! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Ministry of Magic™ opens 2025 at Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.
UniversalOrlando.com/harrypotterministryofmagic

30/07/2024

Who wants to go to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party?! Message me for tickets 🎟 ☺️

30/07/2024

It's National Climb a Mountain Day! While I might not be much of a physical mountain climber, I have successfully conquered all of the Disney mountains! The view from Mount Everest is incredible.... just watch out for the yeti 😉

26/07/2024

It costs you nothing to use the services of a travel agent! The benefits are huge! I can give you tips and tricks for navigating your destination, make reservations for dining/ experiences, and handle any questions you may have! That's priceless (and free 😉)!

25/07/2024

Epcot's Food and Wine Festival is such an amazing reason to book a Fall trip to visit Walt Disney World! You can sample authentic cuisine from around the world while meeting your favorite characters and enjoying themed attractions! Remember my services are free!

19/08/2023

📸 Here's a PRO TIP in honor of World Photography Day!

👑 I'm not sure if you know this, but there is an adorable photo studio in the Magic Kingdom that is included with the Memory Maker photo package. Inside Sir Mickey's (behind Cinderella Castle) is the Royal Portrait Studio. You might be fooled into thinking that this is just for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique makeovers, but NOPE! It's a PhotoPass experience and anyone can stop here to have their photos taken. If you've purchased Memory Maker, you're all set. If not, you'll have to purchase the photos if you want them. Just like any other PhotoPass picture, these will show up in your My Disney Experience app.