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Happy New Year!!

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I hope you and your loved ones have a healthy and prosperous 2025! I wanted to share the first amazing deals of the New Year with you so I can help you take advantage of them when you are ready! Scroll to bottom to see new referral & rewards programs plus a giveaway!

Land Adventures*

Abercrombie & Kent: Discounted tours & worldwide itineraries

Adventures by Disney: Save up to $500 per person

Africa & Asia: Save up to 33% plus free breakfast

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina Hawaii: Save up to 25% on select rooms

Beaches & Sandals Resorts: Save up to $1350 and 1 free night

Busch Gardens: Discount vacation packages

Cancun & Tulum: Save up to 40%

Caribbean & Mexico Travel: Save up to 40% PLUS up to $200 in resort coupons, perks, and more

Disneyland: Save up to 30% on select stays

Europe: Save up to 33% on hotels and premium air upgrades

Hawaii: Save up to $550 instantly

Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts: Up to 20% off & Military discounts

Marriott Hotels & Resorts: Enjoy a special rate when you stay 3 nights or longer

National Geographic Expeditions: Luxury small group journeys and private tours. Up to 50% off or up to $1500 credit on selected journeys

Nickelodeon Resorts: first 5-star family destinations dedicated to infinite play and limitless luxury

Project Expeditions: Discount world-wide tours & itineraries

Seaworld: Kids free package, Dine Free package, Discovery Cove Package

Secrets & Dreams All Inclusive: Save up to 40%

Thailand: Destination of the Year! Multiple resorts and savings options

Universal: Get 2 days free with a 2-day, 2 park ticket, and get FREE express pass with a Premier hotel stay

Virgin Islands: Save up to 40% at certain resorts and all inclusives

Walt Disney World: Up to 35% off Resort Rooms for select stays, Free Disney Dining plan

West Coast Mexico Destinations: Save up to $400 Instantly

Sea Adventures*

Ama Waterways: Up to 20% cruise savings and reduced airfare

Celebrity Cruise Lines: 75% off second guest and up to $500 stateroom credit

Cunard: Onboard credit, free drinks package, up to $400 off

Disney Cruise Lines: 50% off required deposit at time of booking, Kids sail 50% off select sailings with Disney+, 20% off select sailings, 20% off for Florida & Canada residents, Australia & New Zealand Discounts

Holland America: Starting at $129/day plus free upgrade

Margaritaville at Sea: 60% Off Cruise Fares, 3rd and 4th Guests Sail Free, Earn Up to $200 in Free Onboard Credit, Free Stateroom Upgrades, Save 10% on Cruise Add-Ons, and 0% APR Offer: Book now and pay later with interest-free monthly payments with Flex pay

MSC – Up to 30% and Kids sail free

Norgwegian Cruise Line: Up to $1500 off, Unlimited open bar, and $250 free

Princess Cruise Lines: Up to $200 instant savings, up to 40% off, Free room upgrade, 3rd & 4th guest sail free

Riviera River Cruises: Up to 50% off River Cruising, save up to $1500 per cabin, free drinks

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines: Up to $700 onboard credit and up to $75 bonus credit for Caribbean

Seabourn: Up to 75% off

Viking Cruise Lines: Reduced airfare, reduced fares, and $25 deposit

Virgin Voyages: 80% off second sailor and free drinks plus up to $200 additional “sailor loot” when you use me as your first mate!

New for 2025 with WDW Dreams Into Memories

Check out my client referral page!

Book a Disney Cruise with me prior to January 31, 2025 and be entered to win an Inaugural Sailing pair of Disney Treasure Ears!

Book a Disney Cruise with me and benefit from our new Onboard Credit Program.

Destination Rewards Program – I love sharing the Minnie Box when you travel to Disney Destinations and the Adventure Pack when you travel to Universal Destinations. They are small thank you’s for trusting me with your trip and allowing me to be a part of your planning experience. I am extending that program to all the other destinations I plan for. You will receive a personalized, interactive itinerary as well as a thank you gift which will depend on where you are traveling.

*Restrictions, terms, and conditions apply and may change at any time. These are my most frequently requested destinations by guests. I also curate private tours all over the world. If you do not see your destination of choice, just ask. If I have not been there myself, I research the area as if I am traveling there with my own loved ones so that I can best serve you.

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Universal Orlando News & Promo

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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”.

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Epic Universe Reservations Open

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What you need to know!

Five immersive worlds. One amazing theme park. Step through extraordinary portals transporting you to the excitement of Universal Epic Universe theme park, opening May 22, 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. Tickets and packages are on sale now.

Reservations are also open for the Helios Grand Hotel. Guests of Universal Helios Grand Hotel will enjoy exceptional dining, a rooftop bar with 360° views, and relaxing amenities that will make your stay extraordinary. And only guests of Universal Helios Grand Hotel enjoy a dedicated entrance to Universal Epic Universe.

Tickets will be sold in phases. To start, you will not be able to purchase a single day ticket to Epic Universe. Initial tickets will need to be purchased as part of a ticket or room package. Eventually, other ticket options will be available such as Florida Resident tickets, Express passes, and other multi-day ticket options. Universal has hinted, but not confirmed, that these options will be available before the park actually opens.

Q: Why not wait until they are available to purchase?

A: Universal is monitoring the capacity of the parks and days will sell out. If you are interested in traveling within the first month or two of park open, I highly suggest booking now. Also, on the off chance they do not come out with options prior to park open, you will already be set.

Initially, park ticket packages will only allow 1 day at Epic Universe. If you purchase 3, 4, or 5 day tickets, only one of those days will be usable for Epic Universe. The other days would need to be used at one of the other 3 amazing theme parks.

Be flexible when it comes to trip planning. Undoubtedly, dates are going to sell out. You will want to have a back up set of dates and even a back up to that to make sure you are ready to book.

If you have some dates set aside and would like to start booking your adventure to Epic Universe, contact me today. Planning is complimentary and I can keep you on top of all news, updates, and announcements. Let the countdown to May 22 begin!





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2019 Universal Holiday Celebration Dates Announced for 2019

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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.

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Halloween Horror Nights – New Details Released!

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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.

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HUGE Universal News!

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Epic Universe

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.

Check back later as the details unfold!