On the banks of the Sassagoula River, is Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter Resort. I recently had the opportunity to stay at this Moderate Level Disney resort and I loved it! The Mardi Gras theming is amazing! You feel like you are in the real French Quarter as you walk around the resort. There are so many details. Take a look at all the different photos, both around the resort and inside a […]
The Mountains are calling! Which one are you going to ride first? Do you have one that is your favorite? Space Mountain: Located in Tomorrowland, Space Mountain takes you on a trip through the cosmos in your own rocket ship. You will go up and down hills and twist around asteroids in the stars. Space Mountain is such a classic ride. It is a dark ride as you travel through space. It has a […]
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is such a fun event to attend. This year, the Festival will take place between August 29 – November 23, 2019. After spending a day exploring Epcot and tasting foods from around the world, you can end your evening listening to one of the many performers who will be at the America Gardens Theater in the World Showcase. To ensure great seats for the concerts, you can book […]
Do you know what happens one month from today? On August 16, 2019, it will be the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party night at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!!! I love Halloween at Disney World! It is so much fun! It is one of my favorite seasonal events. Here are a few of my favorite things about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party… You can dress up! That’s right. No matter how […]
Early this morning, Disney made traveling to Disney World this Fall a little more exciting!! One very popular offer is back!! If you have been thinking of a fun, fall vacation at Disney World, contact me at valerie@magical-vacations.com now for details and to get started!! The offers are limited and won’t last long!! Remember, my planning services are FREE!
Disney announced a new summer room offer available to Disney® Visa® cardmembers today. Have you been wishing of staying at the brand-new Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort? Now’s your chance! With this offer, you can stay in the new Gran Destino Tower with a water view for just $199 per night, plus tax for stays most nights from July 15 – September 28, 2019. Disney® Visa® cardmembers can also take advantage […]
The second installment of celebrating a Disney Christmas in July is about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Like Epcot’s Candlelight Processional (which I wrote about earlier), this is another fun, magical and special event that takes place during the holiday season at Disney World. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a separate ticketed event that takes place on select nights in November and December at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park. It is a perfect way […]
Since I’ve been posting some Christmas in July photos on Instagram and Facebook, I wanted to take the time to talk about special events that you can enjoy when you book your Disney vacation during the holiday season. The 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional is a truly amazing way to experience the biblical tale of the savior born in Bethlehem. Celebrity narrators stand with a 50-pieced orchestra and massed choir […]
So, I did a thing this last week. I decided it was time to become certified to specialize in Universal Studio vacations in Orlando! I am definitely still specialized in Disney destinations, but thought it was a good idea to add Universal Studios too! So, if you decide that you want to go to Disney World in Orlando and maybe tack on a few days at Universal Studios, I can help you plan both […]
No one ever wants to look at the weather forecast and see rainy days while they are on vacation at Disney World. However, when this happens, know that your day is not ruined. First, if you see rain in the forecast, the chance of it being an all-day rain is slim. In the summer, it isn’t a typical day unless it rains in the afternoon. The typical summer storm usually lasts for a short period […]
