12 Days of the Disney Treasure

December 16, 2024 WDW Dreams Into Memories

Day 1 – Staterooms

Disney cruise ships have 4 room categories and within those there are several different types. You start by choosing the room category:

Inside Stateroom – These rooms sleep 3 to 4 guests and have 1 bathroom. There is no view of the ocean, as these are located on the interior of the ship.

Oceanview stateroom – These sleep 3 to 4 guests and have a split bathroom meaning one bathroom that has sink and shower, another bathroom has the shower and a sink. They have a porthole (some big enough to relax in) to view the ocean.

Oceanview with Verandah – These sleep 3 to 5 guests, they feature the split bathroom, and they offer a private verandah for you to sit out on and enjoy.

Concierge – These suites are the most roomy accommodations onboard. They sleep 5 to 7 guests and feature the split bathroom. Some types offer a separate bathroom and multiple bedrooms. All Concierge-level staterooms gain you access to the concierge lounge where food and beverages are offered as well as a concierge attendant to assist you with any needs you have.

Within these 4 categories are a variation of types of the room. These can be details such as how many guests you need to sleep, how many bedrooms the room has, and how much space the room has. It can get confusing but I am happy to help with that.

The Disney Treasure features several different themed rooms depending on what floor you are staying on. Here is a guide so you can get an idea of where you would like to stay –

Aladdin Theme – Decks 2, 6, 7, 10 & 13 (Rajah Suite)

Pocahontas Theme – 2, 6, & 7

Encanto Theme – 8 & 9

Up Theme – 8 & 9

Finding Nemo – 10 & 11

Luca – 10 & 11

The Lion King – 12 & 13

Jungle Book – 10 (Bagheera Suite)

Tomorrow Tower Suite is located on floor 13. It is a 2-story 4 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath suite with kitchen, dining room, living room, views of the ocean and decks below, and incredible theming and furnishings.

If you have questions about stateroom details or suggestions, please reach out and I will be happy to assist you with planning your next dream vacation. Planning is complimentary. Each reservation made between today, 12/16/24, and the end of January 2025 will be entered to win a pair of Disney Treasure Inaugural Sailing Loungefly Ears.

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The Disney Treasure

December 16, 2024 WDW Dreams Into Memories

I was incredibly blessed with the opportunity to set sail on a pre-inaugural sailing on the Disney treasure. This sailing was hosted by Disney for specially chosen media and Travel agencies and I couldn’t believe that I got to be a part of it. The ship is easily one of my favorites, and I fell in love with all the magic and incredible theming throughout.

From the moment I stepped into the stunning atrium, I was in awe of my surroundings. Every fixture and furnishing was specifically picked to reflect the incredible decor that will send you on a treasure hunt to remember. This is the first Disney Ship that has a more adventurous feel. Of course, there are princesses abound, but what I loved most was that they focused heavily on adventure. Stories such as Aladdin, Up, Encanto, Peter Pan, Moana, 20,000 leagues under the Sea, Marvel, Lion King, Cocoa, Haunted Mansion, and the Jungle Cruise were the main focus of the magic on this ship. As agents, we are so excited for our clients with little adventure seekers.

Over the next 12 days, I will be sharing a series with you that I’m calling “12 Days of Treasure”. It will focus on the Treasure and its many offerings.

If you have any questions about the Disney Treasure or Disney Cruise Line, please contact me. If you are ready to turn your Disney Dreams into memories that will be talked about for years, now is a great time! Disney Cruise line is currently running a promotion for half off of the deposit. Also, I have an inaugural sailing Disney Treasure pair of ears to give away. When you reserve with me, you are entered to win! I am implementing a new onboard credit gift-plan as well so stay tuned for that! As always, planning with me is complementary and you get my knowledge, experience, and expertise along with my time. See ya real soon!

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Small Business Saturday

November 30, 2024 WDW Dreams Into Memories

Did you know that when you shop a small business, you are directly supporting someones dream? Think about the impact you can have on someones life and family. You are supporting someone’s dream to run a business that they are very passionate about. Something someone built from the ground up and put in countless hours to try to see it succeed.

In turn, you are supporting whatever causes they started their business for. A lot of Mom’s run businesses out of their homes for additional income to support their children’s dreams. It’s me. I’m that Mom. You are supporting a Dancer. You are supporting an up and coming baseball pitcher. You are supporting a young scientist who wants to attend every STEM event possible. You are truly supporting dreams.

When I ask guests why they haven’t used a travel specialist in the past, the first reason is because people think there is a cost associated with it. Did you know that it is free to use a travel specialist? We get paid by the company/destination you are traveling to. Our payment is built into the price of your trip already. That means even if you do not use a travel specialist, you are already paying for one! It is the exact same price as if you planned it yourself except you get all the added value of my knowledge, tips, and tricks. Plus I take on all the stress of calls & deadlines.

The other reason I am told is because people prefer to be able to handle all the details themselves. I know, I was one of those people before I first used a TS. The truth is, you can book through me and still make all the plans yourself. You have me watch for discounts, notify you of changes or closures, get through to vendors that you may have trouble with, assist in the event of a disaster (hurricane, blizzard, shut downs…etc) and provide you with tips and information that you may not have otherwise learned. You do not lose any control of your own vacation.

I also have a great referral program and may provide a few surprises along the way! Here is what is most popular this Small Saturday-

Let me know how I can help you on this Small Saturday or Cyber Monday. There really are some great deals!

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WDW Dreams Into Memories Weekly Deals 11/16/24-11/22/24

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Let me know if you are interested in one of the deals below or contact me about deals for your dream destination!

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Disney Treasure Preinaugural Sailing

November 14, 2024 WDW Dreams Into Memories

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.

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Christmas in July

July 12, 2022 WDW Dreams Into Memories

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!

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Garden Rocks Concert Series Returns

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 WDW Dreams Into Memories

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!

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Disney Genie

October 10, 2021 WDW Dreams Into Memories

All things Disney Genie, Disney Genie +, and Lightning Lane

There are 3 parts to this whole program- Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Lightning Lane

Disney Genie

Disney Genie is a new service provided by Disney that will assist you with park touring. While I as your Travel Specialist can plan your vacation for months and try to fit in all the fun, surprises, and memories that we possibly can, things do happen. Sometimes a ride will go down, sometimes you will sleep through your alarm, sometimes someone will need a nap or you will decide you really want that mid-day break that we didn’t plan for. Genie is your day-of planning service. It will help you with which rides have the shortest wait, where to get your favorite snacks, and it will also be where you will book your Lightning Lane times. This service is complimentary.

Disney Genie+

Disney Genie+ is basically this day’s virtual FastPass. It will be an add-on to your ticket and will be $15/day/guest. You will have the ability to make your first attraction selection at 7am for a time that day. When it is your return time, you enter through the Lightning Lane and should have a very minimal wait. When you have redeemed that selection or once that time window passes, you can make another selection for another attraction. This will be available for over 40 attractions throughout Walt Disney World. For those with Park Hoppers, you can make selections in other parks as well.

In addition to the shorter wait times, Disney Genie+ does offer you special photo pass lenses that will expand your options for your Memory Maker. There will also be Audio Tales available through the app that will inform you of special behind-the-scenes hints, tips, and stories during your visit.

Lightning Lane Pass

Yes, this is the actual Lane that you return to when you have Disney Genie+ but it is also the term being used for a select few attractions that will not be a part of Disney Genie+. Some of the most popular attractions will be available at an extra cost. This cost will vary based on the attraction and the day you are visiting. Anyone can purchase these Lightning Passes – you do NOT have to have Disney Genie+ in order to get one. You can purchase up to 2 attractions per day. Disney Resort Guests can make their selection at 7am. Guests staying off site can purchase when the park opens.

Individual Lightning Lane Options:

Magic Kingdom: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train & Space Mountain

EPCOT: Frozen Ever After & Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Hollywood Studios: Mickey’s Runaway Railway & Rise of the Resistance

Animal Kingdom: Flight of Passage and Expedition Everest

Disney Genie+ can be added on to an existing ticket or be added to a package going forward. Contact me to find out how and to reserve your Walt Disney World Vacation. Let me help your turn your Disney Dreams into Magical Memories!

FAQ

There is no free way to wait in line?

-You can still use Standby/virtual queue for all of your favorite attractions! There is no additional cost for this.

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Christmas in July! – Giveaway Alert**

June 30, 2021 WDW Dreams Into Memories

Green & Red ice Cream! Santa in Board Shorts! Caroling by the Pool! It must be Christmas in July. It is that time of year where I like to share Holiday Tips, Recipes, Did You Know?’s, and more – all centered around Disney Destinations. Follow along through the month of July for my daily posts.

July is a great time to start looking into your holiday travel plans as well. I can never decide which is my favorite kind of trip to help plan – One where the family is at a Disney Destination for the holidays and we plan all through the fall or when I help a guest plan a trip to gift to their loved ones on Christmas morning. Both are exciting and so much fun.

Last Christmas in July, I did the 12 days of Christmas with several different tips on how to “wrap” a trip to a Disney Destination and gift it on Christmas morning. I had a lot of fun with these with some of our guests and would love to assist you if it is something you would be interested in.

Along with my daily post, I will be doing a giveaway at the end of the month. If you book a qualifying trip** between 7/1/21 & 7/31/21 with me to any Disney Destination*, you will be entered to win a $50 Disney Gift Card!

Not planning on traveling any time soon? I will also be doing a referral gift card! If you refer a guest who books a qualifying reservation, you will be entered into a drawing for an amazon gift card.

My planning services are always free of charge and will save you time, stress, and even money! Not familiar with Disney – I can assist you with it all from start to finish, dining, itineraries, and everything in between. You’re a Disney pro who could plan and navigate in their sleep? Reserve through me and plan the whole thing on your own. Just have me here to wait on long phone holds, apply discounts when they become available, have my knowledge & passion at your disposal, and get you accurate ever-changing information & updates often before they hit the public.

Contact me today!

*Qualifying destinations are not just limited to Disney Destinations. Universal vacation packages, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Virgin Cruise Lines, & Sandals also qualify and gift card will be for destination reserved.

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Disney Cruise Line Presents:

April 29, 2021 WDW Dreams Into Memories

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!