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August 6, 2020

The Benefits of Doing Online Check-In Ahead of Time

Murphy Bed When It's Pulled Down At Disney's Pop Century Resort

Online check-in has been around for awhile now. Of course, not having to walk into the lobby with your luggage in hand saves you time that could be used getting your vacation started. But, there's other benefits to online check-in. Basics ... Read More

Filed Under: Disney Resorts, Planning 101, Travel Tips, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villas, Disney Resorts, Moderate Resort, My Disney Experience, Planning 101, Travel Agent, Travel Tips, Vacation, Value Resort, Walt Disney World

July 20, 2020

10 Phone Apps To Help You Plan Your Disney Parks Vacation

Woman looking at her phone

Whether or not we like to admit it, our phones (and their accompanying apps) are our main source of planning. From taking photos, booking FastPasses, and everything in between, it's hard to imagine going on a Disney vacation without our phones. ... Read More

Filed Under: Disney Destinations, Disneyland Resort, Planning 101, Travel Tips, Vacation Planner, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Disneyland, My Disney Experience, Planning 101, Play Disney App, Travel Agent, Walt Disney World

May 8, 2019

New Character MagicBands For Walt Disney World Packages

There's something magical about MagicBands. From customizing them online to receiving them in the mail, they just make your day that much more fun. Best of all, they always make your trip feel like it's right around the corner (even when it's not). ... Read More

Filed Under: Disney Destinations, Money Saving Deals, Planning 101, Vacation Budgeting, Vacation Planner, Walt Disney World Tagged With: MagicBand, My Disney Experience, Planning, Planning 101, save money, Travel Agent, Walt Disney World

March 7, 2019

Disney Sets Opening Dates For Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Star Wars fans will be delighted to know that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be opening ahead of schedule. While the whole land won't be open for the Grand Opening, pushing the dates up will give Guests a peak into Disney's most immersive land ... Read More

Filed Under: Disney Destinations, Disney Parks, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort, Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Construction, Disney, Disney Attractions, Disney Resorts, Disney Rides, Disney Tickets, Disneyland, Family Fun, Fastpass, Hollywood Studios, My Disney Experience, New Experience, Planning, Star Wars, Travel Agent, Updates, Vacation, Walt Disney World

March 5, 2019

Is Memory Maker Worth The Cost?

Is Magic Maker worth the price?

Memory Maker is a photo package that can either be added to your Walt Disney World Package or purchased separately. If you purchase it separately, you may receive a PhotoPass card. You may scan your card, instead of your MagicBand, in the Parks. ... Read More

Filed Under: Disney Destinations, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, Disneyland Resort, Planning 101, Saving For A Vacation, Vacation Budgeting, Vacation Planner, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Animal Kingdom, Disney, Disney Resorts, Epcot, Family Fun, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Magic Maker, MagicBand, My Disney Experience, PhotoPass, Planning, Planning 101, Vacation, Walt Disney World

February 2, 2019

Mobile Order Update To Make Ordering Easier At Disneyland and Walt Disney World

We had a chance to try out Mobile Order for the first time last year and we are hooked. If you want to see our review of Mobile Order, and other features found on the My Disney Experience App, be sure to check out Testing Out New Features on the ... Read More

Filed Under: Animal Kingdom, Dining at Animal Kingdom, Dining at Epcot, Dining at Hollywood Studios, Dining at Magic Kingdom, Dining in Disney Springs, Dining in Disney's California Adventure, Dining in Disneyland, Dining in Downtown Disney, Dining in the Disney Resorts, Disney Destinations, Disney Dining, Disney Dining Plan, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, Disney Springs, Disney's California Adventure, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Vacation Planner, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Allergy-Friendly Options, Dining Plan, Disney Food, Disneyland, Disneyland App, Mobile Ordering, My Disney Experience, Save Time, Travel Agent, Updates, Walt Disney World

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After many years of only dreaming about taking my kids on a Disney Vacation, I decided it was time to do something about it. I studied, I saved, and most importantly , I "hired" a Travel Agent. My experience was so positive, I decided to become a Travel Agent myself! Now I help others plan their very own Dream Vacations. Ready for a vacation? Let's talk!

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