Let me know if you are interested in one of the deals below or contact me about deals for your dream destination!
WDW Dreams Into Memories Weekly Deals 11/16/24-11/22/24
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Disney Treasure Preinaugural Sailing
I have been blessed with the incredible privilege of being invited to sail on the preinaugural sailing of the Disney Treasure. The Disney Treasure, sister ship to the Disney Wish, is setting sail on its inaugural sailing on December 21, 2024. My Earmarked agency has been invited to sail on the preinaugural sailing along with other top agencies and media which sails on December 12, 2024.
I am so excited, I really cannot wait. Not only because I am a Disney Cruise fanatic myself, but because sailing this early will allow me to learn all that I can about this ship and its itineraries so I can best serve you! My guests!
We set sail in less than 30 days. In the meantime, I will be sharing a few videos about planning and preparing for a Disney Cruise. Videos will include things to take care of as you countdown to your cruise, special things to pack for cruising and specifically Disney cruises, special events to prepare for on the sailing, and the Disney Navigator App. Be sure to look out for those to help you when it is your time to cruise.
As I prepare to sail, I want to know what you want to learn while I am onboard. What do you want to see? what do you want to learn about? What information can I find out to share with you? Email me or contact me through any of my social media platforms and let me know. I plan on taking all of the pictures and sharing whatever I can but if there is something special, let me know!
Here are a few incredible new venues that will be exclusive to the Disney Treasure-
If you are interested in pricing out a Disney Treasure Cruise or a cruise on any of the other Disney ships, reach out today. My advice and planning is complimentary and you get all my knowledge and expertise. Pricing will always be the same as it would be with Disney but I can keep track of the special dates for you and secure all the reservations and port adventures you are interested in. Plus, don’t forget about our signature Minnie Box with each reservation.
Universal Orlando News & Promo
The holidays return to Universal Orlando this month! Beginning on November 22, you can experience the jolliest time of year while also enjoying one of your favorite theme parks. Join us to unwrap a season of thrills, fun, and excitement for the whole family. As part of your park admission, there are several experiences, characters, shows, and stories to take part in. Here are some of the highlights:
Christmas in the Wizarding World – Hogsmeade will be decked out with holiday magic. Grab a hot butterbeer and enjoy special holiday-themed performances by your favorite wizarding performers. As night falls on Hogsmeade, “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” will come to life. An amazing projection show on the castle highlighting favorite holiday moments from the Harry Potter films.
Grinchmas at Universal Islands of Adventure – Whoville has decked the halls! Enjoy whimsical holiday decor and interact with some of your favorite Whos. You can even have a chance to meet the mean, green one himself! The Grinch! Enjoy a wondrous stage show titled “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” based on the holiday favorite “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”.
Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s at Universal Studios Florida – Enjoy larger than life balloons, festive floats, and your favorite characters in their holiday best. Inspired by Despicable Me, Shrek, and Madagascar, your favorites come to life in a Parade featuring Macy’s. To cap off the parade, there will be a special appearance by Santa on a magical float with a grand Christmas tree.
Additional festivities – Enjoy holiday themed food, beverages, and merchandise from an all new holiday shop. There will be an all-new Nutcracker hunt that you can participate across Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and City Walk.
Holiday Add-On Experiences – There are additional experiences that you can purchase to enhance your Holiday Vacation:
Universal Holiday Tour:
- An exclusive meet and greet with the Grinch and his faithful dog Max;
- Small plates, delectable desserts and non-alcoholic beverages in Universal Studios Florida;
- Reserved seating at the “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” in Universal Islands of Adventure;
- An exclusive meet and greet photo opportunity with Santa Claus in Universal Studios Florida;
- An after hours showing of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle;”
- Priority access to Universal Studios Florida’s newest attraction, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast (subject to change and based on availability).
Breakfast with the Grinch – Breakfast in Seuss Landing with the Grinch and other Seuss Landing favorite characters.
Holiday Celebrations outside the Parks:
Additional festivities are available at all eight Universal Orlando Resort hotels. Each hotel will be decorated and offer special holiday menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.
At City Walk, you can find special entertainment as well as menu offerings at select venues.
Holiday Special
Take advantage of some great promotions Universal is offering for November and December 2024. Let me assist in your planning one of the best gifts you can put under the tree. Or, surprise them and take them to Universal over the Holidays.
*Get 2 days free, with a 3 day ticket
*Up to a $1,000 dining card
*Up to 20% off a 4-night stay
*Save up to 20% in a suite
Reserve with me and travel by 12/31/24 and receive up to $100 gift card! My planning services are complimentary. Let me save you time and money and assist your family with their newest adventure! Ask about my “Adventure Pack”.
Christmas in July
It is that time of year again! Christmas in July! While you are taking your awesome Summer vacations and enjoying time with family and friends, it is a great time to thing about going away for the Winter Holidays. If you prefer to stay local during that time, it is also the perfect time to thing about a magical adventure that you can gift to them this holiday season.
Why It’s A Great Time to Reserve
Better selection!
Whether it is a room at your favorite Disney or Universal Resort, a specific cruise itinerary, or availability at your favorite all inclusive, reserving further in advance is best. It gives you the greatest chance at getting the room or itinerary you prefer.
Better pricing!
Often (especially for cruising) the rates are lowest when they are first released. Plus, even if a lower rate or promotion does come out after you reserve, it is something we can take advantage of even after you have booked.
Great Deals!
There are currently great promotions running for Disneyland, Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, Virgin Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Sandals, and more – just ask about the destination you are interested in!
Shop Early!
Whether you are considering gifting a vacation to your loved ones this holiday season or actually traveling during the holiday season, booking now will take care of a chunk of your shopping – and it is only July!
Excitement!
You will have this trip to look forward to for months. I can help you think of fun and fantastic ways to gift this to your family and we can have extra time to plan and perfect.
Giveaway!
I am currently running a Christmas in July Giveaway. If you book a qualifying vacation with me in the month of July for travel between now and the end of 2023, you will be entered to win a $50 gift card to your destination.
If you can’t travel but know friends or family who might be, I also do a referral giveaway. Refer a guest to me in the month of July and you will receive one entry for every reservation referred for a $25 giveaway to Amazon or the coffee spot of your choice!
Contact me today for pricing & details. Let’s get you reserved for your next adventure and turn your dreams into memories!
Garden Rocks Concert Series Returns
The Flower & Garden Festival is one of the most beautiful times to visit EPCOT each year. In addition to all of the gorgeous plants, gardens, and topiaries, the Festival offers a great concert series that you can enjoy as you travel around the World Showcase.
Beginning March 4th, guests will be able to hear musical talent ranging from internationally recognized artists to local Orlando bands. Best of all, this is included with admission! Who are you most excited to see?
Here is the schedule per Disney:
- March 4-5 – The Guess Who
- March 6-7 – Rick Springfield
- March 11-12 – Melina Leon – NEW to Garden Rocks
- March 18-19 – Mike DelGuidice, currently on tour with Billy Joel – NEW
- March 20-21 – Kool & The Gang – NEW to Garden Rocks
- March 25-28 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO
- April 1-2 – The Spinners
- April 3-4 – The Pointer Sisters
- April 8-9 – Blue October – NEW to Garden Rocks
- April 15-16 – Tommy DeCarlo, singer of the band Boston – NEW
- April 17-18 – Don Felder, Formerly of The Eagles
- April 22-23 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
- April 24-25 – Claudia Leitte – NEW
- April 29-30 – Berlin
- May 1-2 – TobyMac
- May 6-7 – Blood, Sweat & Tears
- May 8-9 – The Commodores – NEW to Garden Rocks
- May 13-14 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett – NEW
- May 20-21 – A Flock Of Seagulls
- May 22-23 – Collin Raye – NEW
- May 27-28 – Thelma Houston – NEW
- May 29-30 – Little River Band
- June 3-6 – Simple Plan
- June 10-13 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
- June 17-20 – Plain White T’s
If you would like to guarantee your spot, you can reserve a Dining Package that will gain you entrance to the show. All others will be first come, first served and as long as you get there early enough, there are usually seats.
The music can also be heard through many of the surrounding countries.
If you are interested in visiting during the Flower & Garden Festival, contact me today! I am happy to offer my complimentary planning services and we can start planning your Spring getaway!
Disney Cruise Line Presents:
The Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship is going to be its most Magical and Majestic yet. I am hoping I am fortunate to sail her with my family in early 2023. She is currently being built in the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. She will set sail for the first time Summer of 2022.
The Wish will be Disney’s 5th ship in its fleet and the first ship to have an actual attraction at sea! The AquaMouse will take the water-coaster to a new level!
In addition to many other innovations, this ship will have The Star Wars:Hyper Space Lounge. A perfectly themed lounge that will be open to families during the day but strictly adults in the evenings.
The Oceaneer Lab will be home to the Marvel Super Hero Academy. It will also have Rapunzel’s Art Studio and an Imagineering Lab! I have always wanted to know what it was like to be an imagineer and it is awesome that kids today will get a chance to find out.
Want to get “Out There” and see this amazing ship and its destinations? Know that “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” and I would love to help you reserve and plan this amazing dream vacation. There are several dates to keep track of for payments, reservations, possible price drops, excursions…etc and often, many calls to make. Let me handle all the stress for you while you and your family get excited for your trip! You receive all my knowledge & complimentary planning services when you reserve your cruise through me – the same price as booking through Disney but with the added value!
Here is when you will be able to reserve:
- May 17 – Platinum Castaway Club Members
- May 24 – Gold Castaway Club Members
- May 25 – DVC Members & Adventures by Disney Insiders
- May 26 – Silver Castaway Club Members
- May 27 – General Public
If you are interested in learning more about the ship & its destinations or would like to discuss pricing and reservations, contact me today! The sooner we get started, the better prepared we will be when these reservations open up!
See Ya Real Soon!
Disneyland
Reopening Policies & Procedures
Disneyland is finally reopening and we couldn’t be more excited! Here is all you need to know about Disneyland and it’s phased opening.
Now Open
Downtown Disney District
Opens April 29
Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel & Spa – This will open to guests far and wide. You do not need to be a California resident to enjoy the resort or Downtown Disney District! (Villas will open May 2)
Opens April 30
Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park*
*Park reservations will be required and at this time, only residents of California will be eligible for entry.
There are going to be so many protocols put into place for yours and the Cast Members safety. Some of these will change through time and others can be difficult at times to navigate which is why I HIGHLY suggest using a Travel Specialist to help plan with your trip. My services are free and will save you so much time & stress so if you are planning on visiting, let me help!
Disneyland Today
To start, Disneyland reservations and park access will look different than it ever has. Here is what you can expect when they first reopen:
Park Tickets
Tickets that were purchased prior to the closure have been adjusted. Guests should review the Know Before You Go listed on the Disneyland website prior to visiting. If you hold a 1-day ticket, you can check HERE to see when they are valid for.
You will need a Park Reservation and a ticket for that park on that day to enter. You can check the park availability calendar HERE. Reservations can be made on a rolling basis 60 days in advance of the day you want to attend.
Park Hopper Tickets
Park Hopping will be available! During your park reservation process, you will select which park you want to attend first during that specific day. At 1pm on that day, you can then utilize your park hopping ticket and hop to the next park. Guests will not be able to join the Rise Against the Resistance queue unless they are in Disneyland to start the day. Hopping from California Adventure to Disneyland will not permit you to join the Queue.
Disney Fastpass
Disney Fastpass service will not be operational when the park initially opens. Disney will use the additional queue space to allow for proper social distancing. Disney Maxpass will also be unavailable to start.
Park Feature Availability
Upon reopening, guests may visit all of their favorite attractions however character interactions will be different and limited and nighttime shows & parades will not be operational. Instead of one-on-one character greetings, guests can enjoy seeing their Disney Favorites from a distance as they cruise by in Character Cavalcades!
Disney Tech
Guests must have a Disney Account in order to make park reservations.
The Disneyland App will be invaluable to use for mobile ordering, maps & GPS, theme park hours & other important times, Dining Reservations, Mobile Check-in for reservations, joining wait times for restaurants, and more!
Enhanced Safety Precautions
- Reduced capacity permitted entry
- Face masks required (all guests 2 and up)
- Social Distancing required
- Temperature screenings
Important Reminders & Tips
- Guests 3 and up must have a park ticket and reservation for entry
- One guest can book all park reservations for their party but a “party” cannot exceed 10 guests or guests from more than 3 households
- Guests will need a park reservation for EACH day they want to enter a park
- The Disneyland App will be a must-have for your trip
For Further information and updates, please check back often!
For assistance with reserving your Disneyland Vacation, contact me today!
Disney Cruise Line Announces Summer 2022 Itineraries
Who is ready to walk through the most friendly “ear”port in the world?! Disney Cruise Line just announced their sailings for the summer of 2022. They are returning to some old favorite as well as spreading magic to some new places.
Europe
The Disney Magic will be sailing to several different places. They will start with the Greek Isles and the Mediterranean. They will then sail to northern Europe to visit places like the Baltic, British Isles (look for Hans in those Southern ones!), Iceland, and the Norwegian Fjords. Do you think you will spot some famous Frozen Sisters?!
New ports of call:
- Chania, Greece
- Porto, Portugal
- Riga, Latvia
- Maloy, Norway
- Nynashamn, Sweden, near Stockholm
Alaska
The Disney Wonder will return to Alaska in 2022. Guests can take in amazing views of glaciers, mountains, local wildlife, and more. These 7 night itineraries will depart from Vancouver and stop at Dawes Glacier, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan.
Caribbean
New in 2022, Disney Cruise Line will call Miami a home port. All sailings out of Miami will visit the famous and beautiful Castaway Cay.
Out of Port Canaveral, the Fantasy will sail several different Caribbean itineraries that range from 5-9 nights. All of these sailings will also stop at Castaway Cay.
The Disney Wish
The Disney Wish is still set to make its debut as the 5th ship in the Disney Cruise Fleet in the Summer of 2022. As soon as I have further details, I will be sure to share them here.
Pre & Post Cruise Disney Enchantment
If your cruise itinerary just isn’t long enough for you, why not add on some extra magic? Guests sailing out of Port Canaveral & Miami are conveniently situated right near Walt Disney World before and after their sailing. Why not add on a few extra days of excitement? I like to call this the Surf & Turf option!
If you are sailing out of other ports, check out an Adventure by Disney Escape. These are amazing VIP experiences where you will see some of these beautiful destinations around the world in a way that you will never forget. For more information on Adventures by Disney, visit my Adventures by Disney page or contact me today!
Now the important part! – When to Reserve
Disney Cruise Line is not like most other lines where the closer you get to the cruise, the lower the price will go. They book every room every sailing fairly early on. That is why, the best time to purchase and the way to save the most is to book as soon as it is released. As the rooms book up, the prices may increase. Here is when you can reserve!
For my Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members and/or Adventures by Disney Adventure Insiders:
- Platinum Castaway Club Members & Golden Oak – March 22, 2021
- Gold Castaway Club Members – March 23, 2021
- Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members and Adventures by Disney Adventure Insiders – March 24, 2021
Reservations open to the rest of the public on March 25, 2021
Let’s start talking about your Disney Cruise dreams today and let me help you turn them into Magical Memories that will last a lifetime! When you reserve with me, I can make all the early morning and late night calls and sit on all the long holds while you go about your life. I keep track of all the important dates along the way so you do not have to. I am also constantly monitoring for price changes, excursion information, and more. Not to mention, I absolutely love Disney Cruise Line and I will plan your trip with the attention to detail as I would my own. If I can’t sail all the time, why not see the joy through planning others!
Plus, all Disney Cruise Line vacations reserved through me will receive The Minnie Box! Full of information and small gifts of excitement to make getting ready for your trip that much more special.
See Ya Real Soon!
Celebrate Women
We are celebrating Women’s History and Women all month long. What better way to celebrate women than to support their small businesses.
When the pandemic hit, many people lost their jobs or had to abandon them to stay home with children that were unable to go to school. Now as we slowly start to rebuild, small businesses need our help and support more than ever. During this month that we devote to celebrate amazing women of our past, present, and future, do your part to support women owned and operated business.
I am a travel professional helping guests travel to all corners of the world with Disney through parks, Aulani, cruising, and Adventures by Disney. Disney is truly a passion of mine. I also help guests with their Universal Studios travel and have recently became trained and certified in several cruise lines (Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Virgin) and all-inclusive resorts (Sandals, Club Med). I do this because I love to travel myself and I really enjoy helping others turn their travel dreams into memories that will last a lifetime.
If you are unable or not ready to travel at this moment, you can still support your favorite travel agent! Here are a few ways:
- Like their posts on social media
- Comment on their posts
- Leave a review
- Give them a shout out
- Refer them to friends and family
That last one is probably the most important. A referral from a previous guest is one of the highest compliments an agent can receive. Also, we can work with anyone, anywhere. It does not have to be someone local.
I thank you for your continued business and support. It means so much!
River Cruise Reservations Now Open for 2022
Adventures by Disney has opened up its River Cruise Reservations for 2022. Together with your family, you can experience 3 amazing cruises that will immerse you in several ports of call and multiple countries. Imagine only having to unpack once and being able to travel from Paris to Normandy or from the Netherlands to Switzerland.
These river cruises are done in a way that only Disney can, giving you VIP access, your own personal adventure guide, immersive experiences, interactions with local experts at each destination and so much more!
Plus, if you reserve by 4/11/21, you can save $500 per person!* Contact me today to learn more about Adventures by Disney River Cruises or any Adventure by Disney. Learn how you can see all 7 continents with the Disney Difference.
More information can be found here. Contact me today for quotes or further questions. I cannot wait to hear from you and help you start your Adventure!
*Availability is limited and exclusions apply.
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