Make Disney Memories in 2021!

June 24, 2020 WDW Dreams Into Memories

What you need to know!

Disney has opened up the window for us to reserve 2021 vacation packages a few days early! There are so many things to look forward to and be excited about when planning a trip to Walt Disney World – even more so in our world today!

Here are a few important things you will need to know:

Available Resorts – With the start of the reservations for 2021 opening today, not every resort will be an option. The initial launch will roll out with the following hotels for you to choose from:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort	Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge	Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge	Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House	Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village	Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort	Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Disney’s Beach Club Villas	Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn	Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas	Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort	Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Disney’s Contemporary Resort	The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Park Reservation System – as of now, Disney will continue to utilize the Park Reservation System. This means I will be checking to see if there is park availability during the dates you want to stay before we even check to see what resorts are available. We will want to get your reservation finalized so that you can get in your My Disney Experience and choose which days you want to go to which parks and get those reservations.

Other important information-

Park Hoppers are returning as soon as January 1, 2021 – Hooooraaayyyyyy!!!

While Magic Bands will no longer be included with your stay, Disney will continue to offer discounted options and you can use your smart phone at no cost. You can still can request a Key to the World card upon check-in as well.

You will still receive your fun Keepsake luggage tag.

There will be new and enhanced Magical Extras offered to you during your stay.

Disney will continue to ensure the healthy and safety of it’s guests and castmembers.

Reserving your Trip!

All I need is a basic idea of what you are looking for your 2021 vacation to look like and we can get you started. Contact me today for a no-obligation quote & there is no charge for my planning services & expert knowledge! See ya Real Soon!

Animal Kingdom · Disney Travel Tip · Disney World Christmas · Walt Disney World

12 Days of Christmas in July

July 23, 2019 WDW Dreams Into Memories

On the Tenth Day of Christmas, Buzz Lightyear Gave to Me::

Traveling for the Holidays

2019 would be a great year to visit Animal Kingdom during the holidays. This year they will debut new decorations, shows, entertainment, and yuletide cheer. The magic will begin as soon as you cross into Discovery Island and while the whole park is decorated, each land’s decorations are tailored to its theme. Here are some of the wonderful holiday festivities you can plan on experiencing:

Discovery Island decorated for a winter celebration
New Tree of Life Awakenings – themed to the spirit of the holidays
Festive musicians playing throughout Discovery Island
Catch some vintage Christmas Décor in Pandora – Humans remaining on Pandora bring décor from Earth to share with the natives
Various musicians and groups play music & dance throughout Harambe Village
Mickey & Friends Holiday Overlay for Character Meals at Tusker House
Celebrate Diwali in Asia – The Holiday Festival of Lights
Donald’s Dino-Bash Holiday Hoopla Dance Party with Characters. There will be interactive games for littles

If you are heading to Disney World during the Holidays, stop by Animal Kingdom. This new Holiday Event is sure to be amazing – I am most excited for the Discovery Island section and the New Tree of Life Awakenings. What are you most excited about?

Giving a Disney Destination as a Gift for the Holidays

Give the gift of Memories that Will Last a Lifetime plus make your Holiday Shopping super easy and give the gift of a Disney Destination. Looking for a fun way to do that? How about a scavenger hunt? One year, we left a note card on the kitchen table for when the littles woke up. It told them they had to hunt for and collect clues. Each clue they found would be a hint at the surprise. You can make a list of items in your home that will help them guess what the surprise is. Then decide how you will get them from one clue to the next.

For this trip, we were headed to Disney World and staying in Port Orleans Riverside plus we were going to experience Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. The first card basically just told them we had a surprise for them, but they had to hunt for it.

“Find the next clue where little #2 keeps his reptile toys.”

In the reptile toy bin, the found the next clue attached to a rubber alligator hinting at where we were staying (the kids love the fold down bed with the image of Luis above it at Riverside) They grabbed the gator and read the card –

“The next clue is where our pups like to sun themselves.”

They ran to the front porch to discover a card on a pumpkin gourd. The next clue –

“Find the next clue where you get your favorite beverage.”

In the Fridge they found a toy plane. It was then they figured we were going on a trip. The next Clue –

“Find the next clue where mommy shows us where all our different family members live”

They ran to the playroom to find a card on the state of Florida on our State Map rug. The final clue read –

“Run to up to where Daddy gets dressed.”

When they opened the closet doors, they found a suitcase with a Stuffed Mickey & Minnie on top. They needed a bit of help with the “alligator hint” but they figured out the rest all on their own. It was a fun way to tell them about their trip and the excitement that built during the hunt made the trip itself even more exciting. I am happy to help you plan any aspects of your trip, including how to gift it to your loved ones!

Trivia – Did You Know?

There were two “Marley’s” in “The Muppet Christmas Carol” but in other renditions of this movie or play, there is just Jacob Marley. They added a Robert Marley in this version so they could be played by Statler & Waldorf.

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!

Disney World Resort · New for Disney World Resort · Walt Disney World

New In-Room Celebration Options Available

April 11, 2019April 10, 2019 WDW Dreams Into Memories1 Comment

Disney offers several different packages that you can have delivered to your room while on your vacation. There is a package for many different celebrations and they really add a wonderful touch and some extra magic. They have birthday celebrations, anniversary/couples celebrations, and your every day celebration.

They just came out with four new options. These options are super cute and double as room decor for your trip. Then once you leave, you have some really great keepsakes to take with you!

The four new celebrations:

A Frozen Warm Welcome – Welcome package for the whole family
Dreaming of a Disney Holiday – A Very Merry Christmas welcome celebration
Mickey’s Halloween Celebration – A Not-so-Spooky Celebration
My Magical Triumph – A celebration for achieving goals or celebrating triumphs for any reason at all!

Adding one of these celebration packages will make your trip extra magical and will bring smiles to your whole family. Contact me to add one of these to your reservation!