Coming soon to a wrist near you!!

Greetings ~

Big news in the world of Disney today - but first tell me is this what your wrist or wrists look like when traveling to the parks??

Because it is always mine!!But today Disney announced Disney MagicMobile Service!! What is it (first let me apologize to Android users as it seems you will need to wait a bit longer) Launching in phases starting later this year, Disney MagicMobile service is a convenient and contactless way to access MagicBand features like theme park entry through the power of an iPhone, Apple Watch or other smart device. You will be able to create a Disney MagicMobile pass through the My Disney Experience app and add it to you smart device’s digital wallet. It works like magic – most features will be available by just holding up your smart device near an access point, just like you do with a MagicBand. Disney MagicMobile service and its features will roll out first on Apple devices.

You may still choose to use Disney MagicMobile service or a MagicBand – pick whichever option works best during your visit. You can even use both and alternate between the two for added flexibility. Disney will also soon be introducing more MagicBands in trendy new colors and fun designs featuring favorite Disney characters and stories.

Photo courtesy of Disney

Sooo what will your wrists look like next time you enter the park???

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

Disney's Polynesian releases photos of new room refurbishment

Greetings ~

We have been waiting with baited breath to get a sneak peek at the new rooms being created at Disney’s Polynesian Resort and TODAY is the day!!

We learned a few months ago that the hotel side of the resort was about to undergo a rather large re-theming to bring Moana to the resort. As well as a refurb of the great ceremonial house and monorail platform but what was it going to look like? It stayed under wraps until now

Image courtesy of The Walt Disney World Resort

Image courtesy of The Walt Disney World Resort

Image courtesy of The Walt Disney World Resort

The resort is now taking reservations for late July!! I would of course love to assist you in making your Disney World plans please feel free to reach out anytime!!

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

A sprinkling of holiday MAGIC is coming!!

Image courtesy of Disney

Greetings ~

I don’t know about you but I have been waiting with baited breath to see how the mouses house was going to handle the most MAGICAL time of year in a covid season. Today they told us!! And to be honest I am really quite excited!! Read on for more info -

 From Nov. 6-Dec. 30, you will be able to enjoy festive décor, themed merchandise, seasonal food & beverage offerings and entertainment all across Walt Disney World Resort. Holiday magic will be in full force at the four theme parks and Disney Springs, and Santa Claus will make time for special pop-up appearances at each location, waving and exclaiming holiday wishes to all. 

You will be delighted by the sight of festive flotillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, holiday promenades at EPCOT and merry motorcades at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Character cavalcades at Magic Kingdom Park will take on a special holiday twist, with Christmas friends on festive floats in their holiday finest. Gingerbread Men? Check! Elves and Reindeer? Check, check! And the Toy Soldiers will join the Main Street Philharmonic as they march through Magic Kingdom Park, bringing musical holiday cheer for all to hear.  

When night falls, special projection effects will give a festive look to Cinderella Castle this year, providing a colorful backdrop for our Guests’ photos. The appearance of the iconic castle will be transformed with a rotating series of designs including a whimsical Christmas sweater and a regal overlay of red, green and gold ornamentation. This will be in place of the Castle Dream Lights.

You and I know, the holidays wouldn’t be complete without enjoying a meal among friends and family. Minnie Mouse will be hosting a yuletide gathering for all her friends at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting Nov. 6. Santa Goofy will be there, along with Minnie and more in their holiday best. 

Moving on down the road to Disney Springs, you will discover Christmas around every corner as you come across a collection of elaborately-decorated Disney Christmas trees spread throughout the area. In the evening, while visiting areas within Town Center, West Side and The Landing you will encounter a MAGICAL SNOWFALL, adding an extra touch of wonder to your holiday shopping and dining. And to top it off, Jock Lindsey will once again be turning his hangar bar into Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar complete with delightful holiday décor and a delicious limited-time menu filled with festive favorites.

Disney Resort hotels will also be decked out for the holidays, with their lobbies featuring iconic trees and other festive flourishes.

Starting a bit later in the season, on Nov. 27, we will welcome you to celebrate highlights from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Holiday kitchens will return around World Showcase promenade with favorites like American Holiday Table featuring Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing and Bavaria Holiday Kitchen with dishes like Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl.

You and your friends and family will be invited to step inside World ShowPlace to enjoy the returning group, JOYFUL!, who present a journey through R&B, Gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas and holiday music. Also, the Voices of Liberty will bring their incredible 8-part harmonies to the America Gardens Theatre stage for a special concert of favorite carols and songs of the season. There are plenty more details about this festival to come, so stay tuned.

So what’s not happening this year:

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be taking a break as will EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional

The amazing gingerbread displays will not return to the Resort hotels this year.

I don’t know about you all but I still believe Disney is the most MAGICAL place to be during the holiday season and I know my family and I will be there from beginning to end!! Now let me go count how many more sleeps until the snow starts falling @ Disney!

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

Mask Buddies? Who knew they could be MAGICAL!

Greetings ~

As a semi local to the central Florida attractions you will likely find my family hanging at the parks often! Since the re-opening and the need for masks I have personally struggled with the elastic around my ears. So much so that I started on a quest to find a way to be able to return to the attractions. Enter Dinglehopper Treasures on Etsy. She has the cutest mask buddies (aka ear savers) that can be attached to a headband, Minnie Ears or glasses!!!

My new mask buddies on my RayBan’s ready for my next trip to the mouses house!

Image courtesy of Dinglehopper Treasures on Etsy

Image courtesy of Dinglehopper Treasures on Etsy

Image courtesy of Dinglehopper Treasures on Etsy

Image courtesy of Dinglehopper Treasures on Etsy

Image courtesy of Dinglehopper Treasures on Etsy

Image courtesy of Dinglehopper Treasures on Etsy

Image courtesy of Dinglehopper Treasures on Etsy

Image courtesy of DInglehopper Treasures on Etsy

Image courtesy of Dinglehopper Treasures on Etsy

Looking forward to trying mine out in the parks real soon!!

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

Universal Studios changes

Greetings ~

Some changes happening over at Universal Studios Orlando this week! Let’s take a peek at what’s happening.

Ticket pricing is changing effective today - Universal is now working with date based ticket pricing. Something that the mouse down the road has been doing for a few years. So what does it mean? Looking around on their site a weekday in September is going to run you about 164.00 plus tax for a park to park adult ticket, while going over a holiday in December will run you closer to 194 plus tax a person. So friends your cost is all going to depend on when you travel!

The other big news is Universal Orlando is closing some of its resorts effective Aug. 21st. Those resorts are

Loews Sapphire Falls

Aventura will also close

These 2 resorts join Portofino Bay and Endless Summer Resort Dockside Inn and Suites. Re-opening dates will be listed at a future date.

So there you have it! The latest and maybe not so greatest information on the happenings @ Universal Orlando! Important info to know for sure.

Want to know more about the happenings @ Universal Orlando? Come join me over @ To Mickey and Beyond on facebook and insta!

Looking to book your next trip? Shoot me a message tomickeyandbeyond1@gmail.com - I would be honored to help you plan your escape from reality!

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

Sun's Out - Sales On with Royal Caribbean Pre-Cruise Planner

Greetings ~

As the cruise industry looks forward and prepares for sailing away again Royal Caribbean is offering some pretty sweet deals beginning Aug 13th. Take a look -

• Classic Soda Beverage Package: 40% off onboard prices. (Excludes Charter Sailings + SC)

• Classic Soda Beverage Package + VOOM Surf & Stream 1 Device: (Excludes Charter Sailings + SC)

•Dasani Water Cans: 40% off onboard prices. (Excludes Charter Sailings + SC)

• Deluxe Beverage Package: Discount varies by ship. (Excludes Charter Sailings + SC)

•Deluxe Beverage Package + VOOM Surf & Stream 1 Device: Discount varies by ship. (Excludes Charter Sailings, + SC)

• Refreshment Package: (Excludes Charter Sailings + SC)

•Shore Excursions: Discount varies by ship. (Excludes Charter Sailings + SC)

DINING: Up to 55% off

•Unlimited Dining Package on 3N – 9N sailings: Discount varies by ship. (Excludes Charter Sailings, MJ, VI & SC)

INTERNET: Up to 65% off

•The Key: Discount varies by ship. (Excludes Charter Sailings, MJ & SC)

•VOOM Surf + Stream Voyage Package 1, 2, 3, 4 Device(s): Discount varies by ship. (Excludes Charter Sailings + SC)

•VOOM Surf Voyage Package 1, 2, 3, 4 Device(s): Discount varies by ship. (Excludes Charter Sailings + SC)

ACTIVITIES: 20% off

•Happy Anniversary Decorations with Champagne: 20% off onboard prices. (Excludes Charter Sailings, OY, QN, SC + VY)

•Happy Birthday Decorations with Chocolate Cake & Strawberries 20% off onboard prices. 20% off onboard prices. (Excludes. Charter Sailings, OY, QN, SC + VY)

•Happy Birthday Decorations with Vanilla Cake & Strawberries: 20% off onboard prices. 20% off onboard prices. (Excludes Charter Sailings, OY, QN, SC + VY)

•Inky Beach Set: 20% off onboard prices. (Excludes Charter Sailings, OY, QN, SC + VY)

•Inky Beach Towel (TicTacToe): 20% off onboard prices.(Excludes Charter Sailings, OY, QN, SC + VY)

•Inky Travel Set:20% off onboard prices. (Excludes Charter Sailings, OY, QN, SC + VY)

•Red Wine and Cheese: 20% off onboard prices. ( (Excludes Charter Sailings, OY, QN, SC + VY)

•Royal Caribbean Beach Towel:20% off onboard prices.(Excludes Charter Sailings, OY, QN, SC + VY )

SHORE EXCURSIONS: Up to 40% off

•Strawberries with Champagne: 20% off onboard prices. (Excludes Charter Sailings, OY, QN, SC + VY)

PHOTO PACKAGES: Up to 70% off

• Photo Packages: From 5 - 100 print and/or digital options: discount varies by ship. (See full terms for exclusions)

•White Wine and Cheese: 20% off onboard prices. (Excludes Charter Sailings, OY, QN, SC + VY )

•All Access Ship Tour: 20% off onboard prices. (Excludes Charter Sailings, OY, QN, & SC) GIFTS & GEAR: Up to 20% off

• NEW! Photo Package: Private Photo Session: discount varies by ship. (See full terms for exclusions)

Dates: August 13 - 19, 2020

Sailing Window: Sailings from November 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021

Ships: All, except SC Sailings: Select Alaska, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, New Zealand, South Pacific, Reposition & Transatlantic sailings.

Thinking about booking a cruise? Now would be a great time! Shoot me a message and let’s talk soon

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

Carnival Mardi Gras - Coming 2021

Greetings ~

MAGICAL things are coming in 2021 - While Carnival recently announced a delay in the ship’s delivery due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they want all of us to know that they have never been more excited and eager to welcome you onboard Mardi Gras in 2021! 

Mardi Gras will now be setting sail out of Port Canaveral on February 6, 2021.

Image courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines

The most highly anticipated ship of the year introduces many firsts to the cruise industry such as BOLT™, the first rollercoaster at sea.

Emeril Lagasse's first-ever restaurant at sea called Emeril's Bistro 1396, and let’s not forget Mardi Gras will be the first LNG-powered ship to operate in the Western Hemisphere!

On top of all that, this will be Carnival’s very first ship to feature six themed zones offering a variety of food, beverage and entertainment, along with 180 suites across 11 different levels to bring your clients the comfort they’ve been daydreaming about.

Curious to learn more? I am always just a click, call or txt away!!! Let’s start planning the vacation of your dreams for 2021!

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

Waves of Honor - SeaWorld and Busch Gardens

Greetings ~
Today I bring a fantastic offer from SeaWorld and Busch Gardens! Introducing Waves of Honor for our Veterans

Limited-Time Offer Visit through November 11 - As a token of our appreciation for those who have served our country, they would like to offer U.S. military veterans and up to 3 guests one complimentary visit to SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio, or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay through November 11, 2020. 

Tickets must be reserved through ID.me for verification.

Plus, 50% Off up to 4 additional tickets Add additional family and friends to your next visit for half off general gate admission price. Book your visit online now through ID.me.

While I cannot book your tickets I am happy to assist anyway I can with any planning needs! Remember I am always just a click, call or txt away for any of your planning needs.

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

Calling all Florida residents - this post is for YOU!

Greetings and Happy Saturday ~

Maybe just maybe August is going to be the month to flip the script on 2020!! Universal Studios Orlando has just announced a Fl. resident ticket beginning today Aug 1st 2020. The ticket needs to be purchased by Sept 30th 2020 - so now you know the technical stuff what is the ticket???? Y’all it’s MAGICAL!!

This ticket is valid for unlimited admission between Aug. 1 and Dec. 24, 2020, allowing you to return any time between those dates.

There are also no blockout dates, and the admission doesn’t have to be used on consecutive days.

As is usually the case with tickets remember that these new promotional tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and you’ll need to use the same ticket each time you want to return to the park.

Here are the prices for this special ticket offer:

• 2-Park, 1-Day Buy a Day – Adult: $164.00+tax

• 2-Park, 1-Day Buy a Day – Child: $159.00+tax

• 2-Park, 1-Day Buy a Day PLUS Volcano Bay – Adult: $193.00+tax

• 2-Park, 1-Day Buy a Day PLUS Volcano Bay – Child: $188.00+tax

So there you go friends! Maybe just maybe this is a sign of good things to come as 2020 enters it’s Fall season!

If I can be of any assistance for your planning needs please know I am just a click, call or txt away!

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

Fall 2021 Disney Cruise Line Itineraries and a Little Pixie Dust!

Greetings ~

In fall 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to favorite destinations on a variety of itineraries, including sailings to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico, Bermuda and Canada. Throughout the season, families will enjoy itineraries featuring Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises across the entire fleet.

Guest who are Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members and/or Adventures by Disney Adventure Insiders, you may utilize the following early booking windows:

Platinum Castaway Club Members & Golden Oak:
Bookings open July 27

Gold Castaway Club Members: Bookings open July 28

Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members & Adventures by Disney Adventure Insiders: Bookings open July 29

Bookings for all other Guests open on July 30, 2020.

Stay tuned for our exclusive on board credit when you book your fall 2021 cruise with us!!

Character Dining in a Covid World

Greetings ~

The Hammons house has just returned from a quick weekend at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village. I cannot wait to share more about the resort and of course the animals. But today we are going to talk about Topolino’s @ The Riveria Resort. Currently it is the only operating character breakfast on Walt Disney World property. Garden Grill @ EPCOT will be added with the opening of EPCOT on July 15th.

Once you arrive at Riveria you will take the elevator to the 10th floor. At the elevator bank you will find a sign with a QR code on it. This code is used as a mobile check in for your reservation.

Once the QR code opens the reservation you will be asked to confirm your party, check if you need booster seats or high chair. As you enter the 10th floor you will wait for the greeter to call you and escort you to the table. You will then be given a sheet of paper that has the menu via a QR code.

The prices are set at $42.00 per adult and $27.00 per child. We were a party of 7 so gratuity was automatically included. The table receives paint pots of pastries with jam and butter. Those are refillable as well. Here are some photos of the selections our group made.

Topolino’s Sour Cream Waffle and Bacon

Topolino's Scrambled Eggs, Ham and Potatoes

Topolino's Eggs, Sausage, Plant Based Sausage and Potatoes

Paint Pot Pastries

We knew the characters would NOT be stopping at the tables but we were not sure what exactly they would be doing. They danced around the entire restaurant and they came out 1 by 1 circling the restaurant and waving at each table. If your quick you may be able to get a social distancing photo!!

So there you have it! A walk through of a character breakfast in a Covid world. Still MAGICAL just different.

Looking to book your own MAGICAL Disney trip?? Give me a call, shoot me a txt, or send me a message. I would be honored to assist.

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

Georgia on my mind

Greetings ~

We spent the last 2 days in FL and we will return to FL with some other locations but let’s take a peek at what Georgia has to offer.

Have you heard of Jekyll Island??

At the very bottom of Georgia, before you hit Florida is a beach town called Jekyll Island. This town became a hot vacation destination in the late 1800’s for families including Rockefeller, Morgan, Vanderbilt, and Pulitzer. If you love the outdoors and beaches, this is a great vacation spot.

Hotel Recommendations

Historic Jekyll Island Club Resort

Jekyll Ocean Club

Holiday Inn Jekyll Island

Things to Do 

• Things to Do Jekyll Island CVB

• Top 15 Things to Do in Jekyll Island Trip Advisor 

• Jekyll Island Video

Driving into summer vacay

Greetings ~

Wowzers!! What a crazy couple of months!! Can you believe the last week of school has come and gone (at least here in NE FL) and we are headed face first into summer. Like so many of you our summer vacations were completely derailed by a virus. We have put those plans into action for next year and still working on some ideas for this. I thought I would share a few options with you this week!

My goal was to find driveable locations with outdoor activities for all ages. (remember our family ranges from kindergarten to high school)

Today we will start with Fl because the need for vitamin sea during the summer is still real!!

St. Pete/Clearwater Beaches

About 1 ½ hours from Orlando is the #1 and #2 Beaches in the US (ranked by Trip Advisor). This is the Clearwater and St. Petersburg beaches. This fun beach town is perfect for families. You can hop in the car and drive down via I-95 or I-75.

Clearwater Beach courtesy of Google images

Some Resort Options -

Tradewinds Island Grand Resort

Tradewinds Island Grand Beach Resort

These resorts remind me of Beaches Resorts. There are tons of things to do for families. It is not an all inclusive, so you have to pay for the activities, but it is a good one for after the quarantine to just relax at the beach with your family.

Click on the links below for recommendations in St. Petersburg/Clearwater, including an online magazine with recommendations. And I am happy to make any necessary arrangements for you!

• FREE Online Magazine

• St. Pete/Clearwater CVB

• Trip Advisor

So here you have it - the 1st option of the week!! And I would be honored to help you plan your summer get away!

Gaylord Palms Orlando Re-Opening

Greetings ~

It has been announced that one of the largest hotels in central Florida is on track to re-open in June. According to General Manager Johann Krieger “The summer travel season is quickly approaching, and Gaylord Palms is reopening to visitors who are anxious to get out and celebrate summer.”

Gaylord Palms ownership group has been consulting with Vanderbilt University Medical School as it created its reopening plan.

Included in this plan

• spaced out seating at its pools

• provide a self-guided scavenger hunt to encourage social distancing

• sanitize its public areas frequently using what the company calls “hospital-grade disinfectants.”

Gaylord Palms is set to resume accepting guests June 25th 2020

Photo courtesy of google images

Disney Re-Opening Plan

Greetings ~

Disney has just completed their plan for re-opening to the economic recovery task force. Here is what they outlined

• July 11th as an opening date for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom

• July 15th as an opening for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

• The parks will now utilize a pre-arrival theme park reservation system and more info will be coming on this

• For the moment the Walt Disney Co. will be pausing character meet n greets as well as fireworks and parades.

• There was NOT any discussion on the re-opening of the resorts

• There will be increased cleaning protocols

• Face coverings will be required for guests and cast members

• Plexiglass at points of sale in retail and F&B locations where distancing cannot be maintained

• Reduced capacity of theme parks, restaurant, retail, attractions, buses, monorails and other transportation that enables appropriate physical distancing

• Temperature checks at Main Entrances to theme parks

• 3rd Party screening via contactless, handheld device

• Contactless payments with Magic Bands, Apple Pay, Google Pay

• Further enable mobile ordering

• Launch of the Social Distancing Squad!! A team designed to encourage social distancing protocols

• Education of new protocols and expectations pre-arrival

• At this time, they didn't address resorts, or if they will be opening on July 11 as well, and they didn't specify if resort guests would get priority into the parks, or how those reservations will be decided.

So there you have it!! This is where we are at as of this moment! We now await the signature of the mayor and then onto the governor for his approval

Here’s some additional info from the Disney Parks Blog - Because theme park capacity will be significantly limited as we welcome guests back to the magic, we will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that will require all guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. At this time, we are temporarily pausing new ticket sales and Disney Resort hotel reservations so we can focus on guests with existing tickets and reservations (Disney Vacation Club members can still make new reservations). Existing ticket holders and Annual Passholders will be able to make reservation requests in phases before new tickets are sold; we’ll be reaching out to these guests soon to provide additional details. We will resume new ticket sales and hotel reservations after that period of time. Theme park reservations will be limited due to attendance limitations and will be subject to availability. More details about this new reservation system will be available soon.

Additionally, Disney Vacation Club resorts at Walt Disney World will reopen to members and guests and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will begin to reopen on June 22. Disney Vacation Club resorts in Vero Beach, Florida, and Hilton Head, South Carolina, will also open to members and guests starting on June 15. Plans to support required physical distancing as well as enhanced cleaning measures, along with a number of other safety and cleanliness protocols, will be implemented as part of this planned phased reopening. 

BOO - MNSSHP 2020

It’s that time of year! Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party dates have been released and are as follows -

• August 13, 18, 21, 25, 28

• September 1, 4, 7, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29

• October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31

• November 1

These for the cutest ghosts and ghouls include:

“Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” fireworks show (hosted by Jack Skellington, telling a Halloween tale about Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy)

“Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade,”

The “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show

Spectacular character meet n greets

Trick or Treating

and more! 

The fun also includes Halloween décor, spooktacular food, specialty merchandise, and some bewitching surprises along the way. 

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets start at $85.  Buying early, could save $10 per ticket

Message me to secure your tickets! The 31st will sell out for sure

DCL Summer 2021

THIS JUST IN -

Coming Summer 2021, Disney Cruise Line will sail a variety of itineraries around the world including a return to Greece!!! 

In addition, Disney Cruise Line will visit three first-time ports of call in Greece, Sweden and Norway.

Explore the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Beyond
From May through July, the Disney Magic will visit amazing locales in the Mediterranean including the Greek Isles, Spain and the French Riviera. From late July through September, the ship will transport guests to MAGICAL destinations in the British Isles, northern Europe, the Baltic, Iceland and Norwegian fjords.

The Disney Magic will return to the awe-inspiring beauty of Greece in summer 2021, where guests will enjoy and marvel over the stunning landscapes and archeological wonders of the region, like Santorini and Mykonos with beautiful beaches along the azure Aegean Sea.

Four special voyages departing from Rome will visit the Greek Isles, with cruises ranging from eight to 11 nights.

Each of these unique Mediterranean itineraries combines a selection of stops in Greece with visits to other notable cities in the region. Included as ports of call in Greece include Katakolon near ancient Olympia – home to the first Olympic Games – and the gorgeous Greek island of Kefalonia, a first-time port of call for Disney Cruise Line.

Another itinerary highlight is a visit to the picturesque Sicilian harbor city of Messina, where guests can sample tantalizing, locally grown citrus fruits and delectable olives. One cruise features a stop at the city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” The walled medieval Old City of Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage site that offers spectacular seaside views and centuries-old cobblestoned lanes to explore.

Additional first-time ports of call for Disney Cruise Line include the medieval city of Visby, Sweden, considered to be one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Scandinavia and the village of Eidfjord, Norway, home to geographic wonders and situated at the foot of Hardangervidda, Norway’s largest national park.

Adventures in Alaska 
The Disney Wonder will return to Alaska for the 2021 summer season to explore the region’s breathtaking natural vistas, glaciers and wildlife.

Departing from Vancouver, Canada, seven-night itineraries will visit Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Dawes Glacier. One nine-night Alaskan adventure will visit Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Sitka, Juneau and Ketchikan. A special five-night cruise will travel to Dawes Glacier and Ketchikan.

Tropical Vacations to the Caribbean and Bahamas 
In summer 2021, Disney Cruise Line will embark on a variety of vacation voyages to tropical destinations in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Ranging from three- to nine-night sailings, the varied itineraries allow guests to experience charming island cultures, sunbathe on golden beaches and revel in local marketplaces. Most itineraries include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.

In addition to seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, near Orlando, Florida, and the Walt Disney World® Resort, the Disney Fantasy will embark on an assortment of itineraries throughout the summer of 2021. These include a six-night sailing and an extended nine-night Caribbean cruise. Three-, four- and five-night Bahamian cruises round out the Disney Fantasy summer season – all including a stop at Castaway Cay. One special five-night cruise features two stops at Disney’s private island.

The Disney Dream will provide even more opportunities for guests to visit Castaway Cay in the summer of 2021 with all three- and four-night Bahamian cruises calling on the private island paradise.

When To Book Summer 2021 Itineraries 
Platinum, Gold or Silver Castaway Club members, can take advantage of the opportunity to book summer 2021 itineraries before they go on sale to the general public on February 27, 2020.  Book either online or by phone during the designated booking window: 

• February 25, 2020: Platinum Members 

• February 26, 2020: Platinum and Gold Members 

• February 27, 2020: Platinum, Gold and Silver Members 

• February 28, 2020: all Guests 

Remember the best pricing is on opening day of each cruise booking window!! I would be honored to help your family secure a MAGICAL VOYAGE for 2021

Info courtesy of Disneyworld.com

Universal Resort Hotel Review

Endless Summer Resort Surfside Inn and Suites (Universal Studios Orlando) - Review

Greetings ~

Over the summer our family stayed at the newly opened Endless Summer Resort Surfside Inn and Suites in Orlando. Universal Studios newest resort to hit the scene. Touted as large family and budget friendly it truly got the attention of this family!! The resort itself is actually located off of International Drive which is just a quick drive over to the Universal Resort. They do also offer shuttles to their theme parks as well as City Walk. Now let’s get down to business.

The rooms do truly accommodate families of 6 and allow for breathing room. The picnic table with the kitchenette area is a great place for a quick breakfast in the room or a late night pizza snack! The shower and toilet is set apart from the sink and mirror which for a family is FABULOUS!!! The beds are comfortable and under bed storage for suitcases.

A Starbucks in the lobby and a great quick service restaurant make it a perfect spot to lay ones head after a busy day making magic or riding the movies!! Want to know more? Please feel free to reach out to me I would love to help plan your next trip!!

P.S. The sister resort Dockside Inn and Suites to Surfside Inn and Suites is opening soon right across the street.

What a fun welcome into the resort

A comfortable lobby

Starbucks and a comfortable seating area who could resist?

Need to work a tad or charge the phone no worries the lobby has you covered!

Grab a seat or take a short walk to the grab n go quick service area around the corner!

A comfortable place to grab a family meal

The pool as seen from our room

The room as you see it when you enter the door

The chase is on!

In Spring 2020 The Bourne Stuntacular, an all-new live-action stunt show, will debut at Universal Studios Florida. Based on the blockbuster Bourne film franchise, this cutting-edge, edge-of-your-seat live show will blur the lines between stage and cinema in a hybrid form of entertainment that has never been seen before.

The Bourne Stuntacular will follow Jason Bourne around the globe as sinister characters pursue him. This action-packed show will feature thrilling chase scenes, punishing fistfights, death-defying leaps and danger at every turn.

And it will all happen right in front of you with live performers, interactive props and an immense LED screen – making it impossible to determine where the live action ends and the screen begins.

You won’t just watch it – you’ll feel it.

Intro to Travel

Greetings~

Welcome to my little corner of the interwebs!  I am so excited to be able to share with you my heart for travel.  My hope is that by sharing our experiences, tips, and tricks, you will see just how life changing travel can be.  Won’t you join me in traveling the world One Magical Destination at a time?