So, this happened! I did not know a Land in a Theme Park could even win such an amazing honor but if anyone can do it, it is Disney!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was named one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places in 2019! That is so huge! I can not wait to visit in a few weeks.
Excellent news: The agency I am a part of, Magical Vacations LLC, has hit a new level of awesomeness. Because of our dedication to our guests and the TYPE of customer service we provide, the owner has been requested to join a small number of other travel agency owners for an advanced showing of Galaxy’s Edge. She will gain access to the land tomorrow (2 days early!) and also will be present for the dedication of the land. This will give us access before the grand opening and I am thrilled to see what she has to share. Stay Tuned!
I don’t know about you, but I have ALWAYS (see what I did there?!) wanted to visit Harry & his friends at Hogwarts around the holidays. It looks so magical with the snow and…magic. Every time I read one of the books or watch a movie, I picture what it would be like to be there with them.
With our very own Hogwarts at Islands of Adventure, that Christmas Magic is not so far away! Universal has announced that the Holiday celebration will run from November 16 – January 5.
The Wizarding World will be completely decorated for holidays, the restaurants will have themed food & beverages, and of course, the entertainment will be very merry
A wonderful Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, full of your favorite characters will roll through the streets of Universal Studios
Mannheim Steamroller will perform on select nights
The Grinch will perform in the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular in Islands of Adveture
Universal Resort Hotels will be decorated and have special events
Special EVE Party on New Year’s Eve at City Walk
If you already have plans to visit Universal during this time frame, these Holiday additions will truly enhance your Christmas Season and you should take full advantage of all of them.
If you do not already have a vacation package and you would like to plan a trip to Universal for the Holidays, contact me today! We can lay out all the details of your 2019 Holiday Trip and start your vacation countdown! Qualifying reservations will receive our Adventure Packet. Magical Vacations LLC signature gift to our Universal Guests. It is full of surprises and other things to assist you with your trip.
Yes, it is only August but the Winter Holiday Season will be here before we know it – especially at Disney where the Christmas Season starts before Thanksgiving!
We are a big fan of the parties offered in Magic Kingdom. It is often difficult for me to answer which is my favorite when guests ask. I truly do love them both for very different reasons. Either way, I highly recommend both if you happen to be at Disney World when they are taking place.
The Very Merry Christmas Party is a beautiful and fun way to ring in the season. The entertainment, decor, music, and characters will have you feeling like it is Christmas Day. One of the very special offerings is set to return again this year – a Christmas Party at Tony’s Town Square.
This Holly, Jolly Christmas Party offers tasty food, holiday beverages, festive music & decor and entertainment – including a visit from Tony, himself. Guests are free to come and go as they please throughout the night. With admission to this party, you will also receive reserved seating for the 11 P.M. showing of “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade”. This is a great advantage and lets guests enjoy shorter wait times on favorite attractions while the earlier, more popular showing of the parade is performed.
This party runs from 9:30 PM 12:30 AM (a half hour after the Very Merry Christmas Event closes!!) and reservations are open now! Contact me today to add them to your Disney Holiday Vacation Package.
For all of you fear junkies out there, this is for you! The Firefly family is coming to Universal Halloween Horror Nights! Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses is the newest haunted house to join in the frightful festival.
Halloween Horror Nights is an extra-ticket event held on evenings from September 6th – November 2nd. There will be 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones and several frightful acts of live entertainment. Here is a sneak peek into the other horros coming to the event-
Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Nightingales: Blood Pit
Stranger Things all-new Haunted House
Academy of Villains
Brutal Beasts of Yeti: Terror of the Yukon
Ghostbusters
Due to the terrifying nature of this event, it is not recommended for littles under the age of 13.
To purchase tickets to this event or to add it to a Universal Vacation Package, contact me today! Qualifying reservations will receive Magical Vacation’s Signature Adventure Packet – a great gift from us to you that is full of fun and adventure for your trip.
Since I shared what is new in Disney World this Halloween season, I wanted to also relay what would be new in Disneyland!
Disney California Adventure Park will present Oogie Boogie Bash! This will be a separate ticket event that offers special entertainment, food, characters, and trick or treating.
An awesome new version of World of Color will be shown. “Villainous!” will be hosted by Oogie Boogie himself and is sure to provide some screams. Other Halloween entertainment will include a Descendants Dance Party, Mickey Stage Show, Frightfully Fun Parade, Trick or Treating on immersive treat trails and a new interactive trail provided by Disney Villains.
Guests are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween Costume. This Bash will start on September 17th and take place on 20 select nights. Get your tickets now, as they will sell out!
To plan a trip to Disneyland and add this Spooky event to your itinerary, contact me today!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of my absolute favorite events in Walt Disney World. I love the fall decor, the characters all dressed up in their own costumes, the ride overlays, and of course, the candy! The best part of the evening is definitely the entertainment. The stage shows, parade, and fireworks are not to be missed. They are the reason we return year after year for these parties (that and the smaller crowds!).
The parade, Boo to You, is one of the most fun parades we get to see all year. We love seeing the Headless Horseman, ghosts from the Haunted Mansion and Ralph & Vanelope. Plus, the song is so catchy and we find ourselves singing it as soon as Halloween Decor hits the shelves back at home.
Disney has announced that there will be a new addition to the Boo to You Halloween Parade. A “Tomorrowland Unit” will bring the Incredibles along with Edna Mode, Buzz Lightyear, and his green Alien friends. The Incredibles will have their own “super” floats and Buzz will have a galactic float where he will be accompanied by the aliens. These will be a great addition and will be a fun way to bring Tomorrowland into the parade. I cannot wait to see it in September. Hint: The second Parade is always less crowded.
In addition to Parade enhancements, a new interactive Trick-or-Treat trail will debut in Tomorrowland; “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor. I am curious to see how they will make it interactive – another reason I cannot wait to visit.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts August 16th and runs through November 1st on select nights. Purchase your tickets early to guarantee entrance. They only allow a certain number to keep the crowd smaller than an average day at the parks. These parties will sell out. Hint: We find Sunday & Tuesday parties to be the least crowded!
I look forward to posting all about the old favorites and the new additions after our trip in September. If you would like to attend this party, let me help you plan a trip during this time frame. My services are free of charge and I can save you time and money. I will help your planning be stress free as well as assist you with Fastpasses, dining, and more. My goal is for you to feel like planning your trip was a breeze and the trip itself was magical. Contact me today and Let’s Turn Your Dreams into Memories. Don’t forget to ask about our special gift to you – Magical Vacations’ The Minnie Box!
Like, “New Park” Huge News! Universal Orlando is adding a 4th theme park. So far, we have been told that it will offer completely epic experiences and be completely immersive (think The Wizarding World). Each part of the land will be dedicated to a different story. Guests will travel through these stories and go on amazing adventures. I cannot wait for them to confirm what these lands will be comprised of.
This new Epic Universe will be located on the other side of Kirkman Road. It will not be directly attached to the other parks. Epic Universe will have its own hotels, shopping, entertainment area, restaurants, and more.
You can save $400 per person on select staterooms on most 2020 Adventures by Disney® River Cruise sailings when you book through Oct. 15, 2019.
This offer is valid on all 2020 Adventures by Disney river cruises, excluding Sept. 26, 2020 (Danube), Dec. 19, 2020 (Danube), June 14, 2020 (Rhine) June 28, 2020 (Rhine) and Aug. 9, 2020 (Rhine).
If you are a Disney Visa Cardholder you will also receive one free pre- or post-stay hotel night, depending on itinerary and sailing direction.
Even the Rhine River: Food & Wine Cruise is included!
Let me know if you have any questions and Let’s Turn Your Adventures By Disney Dreams Into Memories!
Please feel free to share this with friends and family that may be interested. It is an amazing discount that will benefit them and not everyone knows all the wonder and magic that is included in an Adventure By Disney. If you are interested in learning more about Adventures by Disney, please click here.
Each Adventure By Disney Reservation will receive our Minnie Box – Our signature gift to you that is full of magic and excitement. It is tailored to each individual travel party and includes items that will make your trip even more special.
Universal has just released a really amazing new opportunity for Potter Fans everywhere!
This exclusive vacation package will allow you multiple days in the parks to experience all that the Wizarding World has to offer including the NEW Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure!! Here is what is included –
5- Night Hotel Accommodations (travel now till 12/20/19)
3-Park, 2 Day Park-to-Park ticket & get 3 days Free!! (basically this means that you can visit Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure & Volcano Bay for 5 days and the ability to jump from one park to the next in the same day is a benefit with these tickets)
Early park admission to the Wizarding World and Volcano Bay – get in before the general public!
Special Keepsake Box filled with goodies as pictured below. Of course, this is in addition to our Adventure Packet that is sent to Magical Vacations LLC guests with qualifying package.
Breakfast at the Leaky Cauldron
Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks
Shutterbutton Photography Studio Session that includes a commemorative DVD album and one 8×10 print
Access to City Walk Entertainment (exclusions apply)
This is a great opportunity that has some really need benefits included. Contact me today to reserve this great package. The opportunity is valid when booked through 7/31/19 so contact me today!
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas in July, Nemo Gave to Me::
Traveling to Disney For the Holidays
We have been delivered a very special treat for the 12th day of Christmas in July. Disney released a new promotion call the Ultimate Disney Christmas Package. This wonderful package includes a resort stay, exclusive ride access, tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and more! Here are the details along with a Magical Disney Christmas Itinerary!-
Check in Saturday, December 21 and check out December 26th (you can add on extra days if you wish through a separate reservation)
12/21- Exclusive Evening access to Avatar: Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey, and Expedition Everest. Also see an exclusive showing of the new Rivers of Light: We are One.
12/22 – 1 Ticket per person to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
12/23 or 12/24 (one night per reservation) – Exclusive access to reserved viewing area to watch Epcot Forever – the newest nighttime spectacular that will debut this fall. Plus, each guest will receive a digital Epcot Dining card for $50 to enjoy at participating locations.
12/25 – The Ultimate Disney Christmas Gift will be delivered to your clients room
In addition, you can use the credentials of this special package to receive special discounts in Disney Springs during your stay. This 5 night stay at select Disney Resorts also includes a 4-day Park Hopper ticket.
Contact me today for select pricing and further details on this wonderful Christmas opportunity!
Gifting a Disney Destination for Christmas
On Christmas Eve, we always allow each child to open up one gift. It has always been Holiday pajamas and a new Christmas story for us to read. They always know that is what they are getting so it really is not all that exciting to open. Well, one year we decided to have coordinating shirts made and wrapped those instead. They slowly unwrapped them with zero enthusiasm and were super surprised to get their shirts. We told them we were heading there for their Easter break and they were all shocked. It was a great surprise!
Contact Me
If you would like assistance reserving a trip to a Disney Destination
for the 2019 Holidays or if you would like to beat ALL the Holiday
Shopping crowds and book a Disney Destination to gift to your loved ones
this year, contact me today!
I would be delighted to help you find a great way to wrap up your
gift to surprise your family! I look forward to hearing from you and
helping you plan your Holiday Magic soon!
Turning Dreams Into Memories 