Christmas Time at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

 

What is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter like for the holidays? It's so magical and a must for any Harry Potter fan!

Hogsmeade & Diagon Alley are festivally decorated.

There's a dazzling projection of holiday spirit at Hogwarts Castle.

The Frog Choir sings seasonal song.

There's special drinks and treats.

Plus the temps are so much more enjoyable in Orlando this time of year!

Click here if you are ready to look at options for a holiday Universal Orlando vacation!

How Do You Pay For a Walt Disney World Vacation?

 

"How do I pay for a Walt Disney World Vacation?" When I say it's super simple and flexible, I'm not kidding!

A $200 deposit secures your vacation package reservation. This also locks in your price.

From there your final payment is due 30 days before your check-in date.

You can pay however you're comfortable with; making weekly payments, monthly payments, just a random Tuesday payment, or pay it all off prior to that final payment date at one time.

Seriously simple, right?

If your plans change and you need to cancel or modify your reservation, there are no penalties to do so as long as you're not within that 30 day window.

Pro Tip: Book in advance (lock in the best price early) and take advantage of Sam's Club & Target Red Card discounts on Disney Gift Cards. You can use Disney Gift Cards to make payments on your trip!

I am always available to help you look at options for your next vacation. If you are ready for a no obligation vacation quote, please click here to reach out to me for a no obligation vacation quote!

Newly Refurbished Rooms at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

 

These refurbed rooms have really put the GRAND back in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort! These are going to be very similar to the new resort studio rooms at Grand Floridian, with just a few small differences. Some of my standouts with these rooms are:

Obviously the adorable Mary Poppins theming

Raised beds for extra storage have been a big fav of mine

HARD FLOORS with an area rug, no more carpet

The lighting is so much better with the refurbs

USB outlets (much needed if you have MagicBand+)

I know this new style has not been everyone's favorite, but I am in love with it. And the details in this particular refurb are stunning and I cannot wait until it's complete.

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Best Coffee at Disney World

 

I love a good cup of coffee but sometimes I don’t want to wait in line at the Starbucks on Main Street to get one. So I want to share some of my other favorite places to grab a coffee at Disney World!

Foam Art Latte at Contempo Grounds in the Contemporary Resort

Iced Latte at Le Petit Cafe in Riviera Resort

Cold Brew Black Caf at Kat Saka's Kettle in Hollywood Studios

Peanut Butter Cold Brew at Gideon's in Disney Springs

The signature brew at Kona Cafe in the Polynesian Resort

Nitro Cold Brew at Everglazed in Disney Springs

Viking Coffee at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in Epcot

Joffrey’s Kiosks in the theme parks

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Halloween Disney Cruise Vacation

You love Halloween at Disney World but want that Disney Magic with a more relaxed schedule? A Halloween on the High Seas Disney Cruise Line sailing is exactly what you need! Cruising is already a low stress vacation, but when you book with me, it's even less

The fall lovers are going to be obsessed with the onboard decorations

Halloween Character meet & greets are so much fun

Trick or treating is a must

and there are so many more seasonal activities

And if you want to visit both of Disney's Private Islands; Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Castaway Cay? There are Halloween on the High Seas Sailings with that itinerary in 2024!

Click here and let me know would you rather do a Halloween Disney Cruise or a Halloween Disney World Vacation?

Saving Money on Food at Disney World

 

My clients always tell me that one of their favorite documents I share with them is my "saving money on food at Disney" document. This is chalked full of absolutely every way I have found to save during my vacations.

So if you aren't booked with me (yet ) I want to share one of those tips, and it's sooo simple.

Share. Yep. Share your food. Disney portion sizes can be MASSIVE. Split entrees. Order 1 adult meal vs two children's meal. Many of those smaller portions are going to include a convenience fee and yes, the 2 piece chicken strip might come with a mandarin, but you can save $5 if you just order a 5 piece adult chicken strip with fries and have your kids share. And most of the time adults are going to throw most of their meal away, so they can share too!

Example: Check out the size of these breakfast bowls. We thought we were being smart getting an order of the hash brown bites to share, but we could have easily split one breakfast bowl too.

And sharing means more room in your tummy to try more snacks.

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Planning a Trip to Savannah

 

Have you ever been to Savannah, Georgia? It's such a beautiful little coastal city. It reminds me so much of New Orleans with it's historic district, cobblestoned squares, and Spanish moss covered oak trees. Just like New Orleans Savannah is full of beautiful architecture and history (plus great food!)

Some of the things I might recommend when we are planning your trip are:

Cemetery tours. Bonaventure Cemetery is known for being one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world.

Take a stroll down Jones Street and Factors Walk.

Visit Chippewa Square, where Forrest Gump narrated his life.

Dinner at The Olde Pink House

If you have already booked your trip to Savannah, I can still help you with your tours and area attractions. Click for more info.