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The World’s Most Magical Celebration

The World’s Most Magical Celebration

Did you know that the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World is on October 1, 2021? On October 1, 1971, the Magic Kingdom opened to visitors for the very first time. But of course we can’t celebrate for just one day, can we? Disney is giving everyone 18 months to celebrate this momentous occasion! There will be many more details to come, but here’s what we know about the celebration so far: Disney will be bringing the celebration to all four theme parks and beyond! Disney has even coined a new word—“EARidescence” to help celebrate the occasion. You will [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-02-20T15:09:54-05:00February 20th, 2021|Disney Vacations, family vacations, Walt Disney World|

The Magic of Walt Disney World at the Holidays

The Magic of Walt Disney World at the Holidays

Our family spent the holidays this year in our favorite place-Walt Disney World! Normally this is one of the busiest times of the year, but with the COVID policies in effect, we were able to enjoy each of the parks. Here are a few tips and my experiences to take for your next Disney vacation. The first thing you need to do after making your resort reservation or purchasing your tickets is to make park reservations. You do still need a park reservation for each day you plan to visit. Your Wishes & Dreams Travel consultant can give you instructions [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-01-02T14:19:24-05:00January 2nd, 2021|Christmas vacation, COVID-19, Disney Vacations, family vacations, Holilday Vacations, Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World|

Top Five Ways to Add Luxury to Your Walt Disney World Vacation

Top Five Ways to Add Luxury to Your Walt Disney World Vacation

You may think a visit to Walt Disney World is just for kids. You may think it’s all about Mickey Mouse and the princesses. Or you may think you should go for your kids, but as an adult you’re just not into it. Well think again! Disney can absolutely be a luxury vacation. Try a few of these five tips to add a little luxury to your next visit to Walt Disney World. Start your vacation off right with private transfers. Disney does offer their complimentary Magical Express service to get you to and from your Disney resort, but [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-11-06T14:57:18-05:00November 7th, 2020|Disney Vacations, family vacations, Luxury vacation, Walt Disney World|

Visiting Walt Disney World During COVID

Visiting Walt Disney World During COVID

You probably know that Walt Disney World opened up again last month, after being closed for four months. If you’ve wondered what’s happening there since they reopened, my family visited last month. We took our twin girls on a surprise trip before they left for college, and we had a wonderful time! New COVID policies: Masks must be worn by all kids 2 and over. You must wear your mask at all times inside the parks, except when you are eating or drinking while staying stationary. You cannot walk around the parks with your mask off drinking or eating. Cast [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-08-29T13:07:46-05:00August 29th, 2020|COVID-19, Disney Vacations, family vacations, Walt Disney World|

Is Now the Perfect Time to Go to Walt Disney World?

Is Now the Perfect Time to Go to Walt Disney World?

As you may know, Walt Disney World opened up to guests again recently. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom opened on July 11, and Epcot and Hollywood Studios opened on July 15. There are new policies and procedures in place to keep guests safe, including masks worn by all guests, social distancing in the attraction queues, mobile ordering at restaurants, and more. Disney is also requiring a reservation to get into the parks each day, which drastically reduces the number of guests at the parks. Because of this, the crowds at all four Walt Disney World parks are at record [...]

By Amy Kirby|2021-07-08T15:45:02-05:00August 1st, 2020|Corona virus, COVID-19, Disney Vacations, family vacations, Vacations in the USA, Walt Disney World|

Good Things are Happening!

Good Things are Happening!

As most of you probably know, Disney parks around the world have been closed for some time. We don't have any concrete dates when Disneyland and Walt Disney World will reopen, despite the rumors that have been going around! Your Wishes & Dreams Travel Consultant will let you know as soon as Disney reports concrete dates to us. We do know that May reservations are now being cancelled by Disney, but we do have some hope that things may be looking up! This week, we got two indications that Disney is moving towards opening things up again! First, Shanghai [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-05-08T22:37:31-05:00May 8th, 2020|COVID-19, Disney Springs, Disney Vacations, Shanghai Disney|

Epcot’s Amazing Festivals!

Epcot’s Amazing Festivals!

Each year Epcot holds four distinct festivals. While these were originally developed to increase attendance in the park, many people now plan their Walt Disney World vacations around them. Best of all most of the events in these festivals are included in your park admission! Each year Epcot kicks off the year with the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. In 2020, the dates are January 17-February 24th. This festival features artists around the World Showcase, who display and sell visual art in many different forms. Also included are performing arts, including High School bands and jazz ensembles, living [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-01-31T16:41:36-05:00January 31st, 2020|Disney Vacations, Epcot, Epcot Festivals, family vacations, Walt Disney World|

Where Will You Go in 2020–Part 1!

Where Will You Go in 2020–Part 1!

In the travel industry, the first few months of the year is known as “wave season”. This is the time where people begin to think about where they want to go for vacation. Have you begun to plan your 2020 vacation? Where will you go? If you still haven’t decided, there are lots of new things happening at your favorite vacation destinations! Disneyland and Walt Disney World: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in 2019 in Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and the Disneyland park. You will be transported into the world of Star Wars! There are two new attractions [...]

By Amy Kirby|2020-01-11T11:57:42-05:00January 11th, 2020|All-inclusive Vacations, Disney Vacations, family vacations, Hollywood Studios, Jamaica, Sandals, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Universal Studios Orlando, Walt Disney World|

Coming to Disney Parks-Part 2!

Coming to Disney Parks-Part 2!

In our last article, I shared a lot of new things coming to some of your favorite Disney parks all over the world. We're adding to that in this article with news about the Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World. Disney Cruise Line The first of three new ships will be completed in 2021! This ship will be named the Wish, and the stern character on this ship will be Rapunzel. The Wish will set sail in January 2022. There is also a new Disney port coming to the Bahamas! This new port will be called Eleuthera and will [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T21:21:07-05:00September 27th, 2019|Disney Vacations, family vacations, Walt Disney World|

Coming to Disney Parks-Part 1!

Coming to Disney Parks-Part 1!

On my visit to the D23 conference in August of this year, I was fortunate enough to be able to go to one of the panels I was looking forward to the most—the Disney parks panel! As I told you in the last newsletter, this was the presentation on all of the new things coming to all of the Disney parks around the world! I wanted to go into more detail about this panel, and let you know all of the new amazing things that will make you want to visit your favorite Disney parks again, or maybe all of [...]

By Amy Kirby|2019-10-22T21:23:02-05:00September 20th, 2019|Disney Vacations, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, family vacations, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney|

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