Savannah with Never Look Back Vacations

The 80s was an era of timeless blockbusters 🎥, unforgettable characters 🌟, and classic movie magic ✨ that defined a generation. Now, imagine reliving those memories today...and even with your own kids! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

During Universal Studios’ Mega Movie Parade 🎉, you can immerse yourself in the nostalgia of your favorite 80s films! From E.T. 🛸 and Back to the Future 🚗💨 to Ghostbusters 👻 and Jaws 🦈, this parade and each amazing float pays homage to the movies that shaped Gen X.

So let’s say the WHOLE FAMILY wants to book a trip ✈️. It can be brutal trying to find a destination or style of trip that pleases everyone 😅. Theme parks might be too much for grandparents 🎢, and the beach isn’t everyone’s idea of fun 🏖️, but you know what’s a crowd pleaser for every age? Disney Cruise Line! 🚢 Here’s why your whole family will love it:

There’s something for everyone 🎉: Family pools , kids clubs, adult-only dining, family-friendly nighttime shows , crafts, movies, character meet and greets - EVERYONE will have their share of fun onboard!

It feels all-inclusive 🌟: You could walk aboard with your room, food, gratuities, and excursions paid for. (🍸 Alcoholic and specialty drinks are an additional charge).

You don’t have to constantly repack 🧳, yet you will wake up in a new port daily 🌅. It’s an amazing way to see a lot, but have all the traveling done for you while you sleep 😴!

Hold onto your hats (and steering wheels) 🧢🚗, folks! Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at Disneyland is still as wacky and wild as ever! 🎢 This quirky fan favorite has been taking us on a bizarre journey through Toad Hall (and beyond) for decades now. The story is a little odd, OK a lot odd 😜, but that’s part of its charm, right? With all the newer high-tech rides now, maybe this feisty old-school character keeps us grounded in nostalgia 🌟 and reminds us that attractions like this were once innovative, and we were in awe of them 😲. Or is it time to make way for something new in Fantasyland? 🏰

📚 Summer book reading challenges may be over, kids, but the reading never ends at All the Books You Can Read in Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. In fact, several times a day, stories come to life during lively performances of “Oh! The Stories You’ll Hear” 🎭 right outside the store. The Cat in the Hat, the Grinch and more step right out of the pages of these Dr. Seuss classics! No lines, just pure theme park magic! ✨

🍷🍴The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is now in full swing , so let’s chat a little about those food kiosk offerings. Not everyone is a foodie 🍽️, and some of those menu items can sound a little scary 😅. For the less adventurous, here’s a list of more simple small plates I think you’ll enjoy:

🍲Canada: Cheddar Cheese Soup

🧀Macatizers: Classic Mac and Cheese

🍟🥒Fry Basket: Fry Flight and Fried Pickle Spears

🥩🍠Belgium: Beer-Braised Beef and Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes

🥧Greece: Spanikopita (Spinach and Cheese in a flaky pastry)

😴🥾🐊If you’ve ever dreamed of braving the wilds of the jungle but know deep down you're more of a theme park snacker than a survivalist, the Wild Africa Trek tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is probably for you.

🧭 On this totally safe and exhilarating tour, you can channel your inner explorer without, you know, actually having to go to Africa. Swing over crocodile-filled rivers (safely harnessed, of course), get up close and personal with some amazing wildlife, enjoy snacks on the savanna and your very own guide/personal photographer. 📸 It’s 3 hours you will never forget!

Disney Destiny itineraries and pricing are starting to roll out!!
Booking starts September 12th!

🌪️🌧️⚡️Hurricanes, tropical storms, and tropical depressions, OH MY! Cruising during hurricane season will give you the lowest prices, but there’s a reason for that. If this is the best time of year for you and your crew, here are a few helpful tips:

📅 Hurricane season officially goes from June through November. If you are considering August, September, and October, just know you are likely looking at the highest possibility of weather issues. Sailings out of Florida to the Caribbean will be the sailings most impacted.

🛡️Get travel protection! Just do it - no matter when you sail

✈️ Book flights early in the day for less chance of cancellations or delays. Also arrive at least one day before embarkation day, just in case flights get canceled. You may find you have to hop in a car and hit the road!

🌊Go with the flow! Cruise lines reallllllly don’t want to cancel sailings, so they will do all they can to avoid that including changing itineraries to avoid weather issues.

📱💻 If only “I’M ON VACATION” always meant “I’M NOT WORKING”. 🏖️😅 The hard truth is many people still have to conduct business even when on vacation. 🤫 It can be a little challenging to find quiet spaces to work at Walt Disney World. 🎢 Sure, you have your resort hotel room, but sometimes you want a change of scenery. If you know you’ll have to put in some hours at the house of Mouse, you’ll want to explore staying at a deluxe resort or Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Whether it’s a serene lounge 🛋️, a quiet corner outside on the lush grounds or even a spot in one of the conference centers, you can get the job done without feeling confined to your room at these resorts.

🇮🇹🏨Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort does an incredible job of making guests feel as though they’ve stepped onto to the streets of Italy, and looking around, it’s easy to see why it’s in their Signature Collection. But even though the amenities are top notch and you may feel like royalty staying here, it’s not all “fine dining and dress code” when it comes to dining.

🥪Take Sal’s Market Deli for example. Just a short walk from the harbor, it has the cozy vibe of a neighborhood deli. Offering Italian classics like handmade pizzas, sandwiches, salads, meats, cheeses, and fresh fruit, even the pickiest in your party will find something they like.

🍽️ What’s great is you can dine in, eat outside on the vast piazza or take it to go and enjoy a quiet meal on your balcony.

🪐☄️Hey, Walt Disney World pros...you know that Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT gets (and deserves) a lot of our attention, but if you are a thrill seeker, you will LOVE Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! at Disney California Adventure Park. It’s a sister ride to Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but with your favorite Guardians. 😱AND don’t shoot the messenger, but it might even be BETTER than Tower of Terror!

🎧The music is exactly what you would expect from Star-Lord, and there is an even scarier overlay during the fall! During spooky season, it becomes Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark! 👻

🏖️ Disney’s Castaway Cay seriously set the bar for cruise line private islands. It’s home to a top-notch family beach, a peaceful adult only beach, multiple dining options, activities for kids, adults, the whole family, and the opportunity to see some of our favorite Disney pals. You can spend the day doing exactly what you want (which includes nothing at all), and no one will be bored!

In just 2 weeks, we will be back at Walt Disney World for a girls trip! We will be celebrating EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival and enjoying a night at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!

We will be staying at one of my favorite resorts, Disney’s Boulder Ridge at Wilderness Lodge!

✨Stay tuned and follow my stories for an exciting getaway!✨

🪧🍍✈️🌺 Signs you might NEED a Hawaiian vacation:

You practice Hula dancing while making coffee

You put drink umbrellas in all beverages

Your weather app has O’ahu on it

The wax melts in your warmer are Aloha Breeze scented

If this is you, I can totally relate! 😆

🤯This blows my mind...Can you believe it’s been five years since Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge was dedicated at Walt Disney World? 💥It doesn’t even seem possible that it was that long ago! 🌟⚔️👩‍🚀

If you’ve not had the chance to visit yet, just WOW. The details of this land are off the charts. Take Ronto Roasters for example. Just this simple Quick Service spot is designed to the hilt, with full scale immersion and wildly popular wraps for both breakfast and lunch!

⭐️FACT: The more you know, the better your experience.

🚂Riding the Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort will likely be the highlight of your Harry Potter lovers’ trip. AND it’s a great way to save your tired feet if you want to quickly park hop. BUT did you know that you MUST have a park-to-park ticket in order to ride? Many people have to upgrade once at the parks (and at a higher price) because they didn’t realize this. 😰

➡️ Don’t be a Muggle and waste time or money, have ME do it for you from the beginning. Ok, I’m just full of Hogwarts Express tips for you today, here’s another: you can and should ride from both parks. Each direction is a totally different experience.

👋 Who else is a sucker for the Hogwarts Express and mayyyybe gets a little emotional when you arrive “home” to Hogwarts Castle?!

🐶❤️🐶OK dog-loving friends, weigh in here. It’s awesome that Walt Disney World has several dog-friendly hotels and the Best Friends Pet Care boarding nearby to make it easy for your fur babies to vacation with or near you. But not all pups do well with travel, change or separation. 😕 So I’m curious how you handle it.

✈️🚗When it comes time to plan that family vacation, is your pup coming with you or enjoying a staycation and getting a sweet souvenir from you when you get home to that wagging tail? 🐾

🤠🐍🏺Paging fans of Dr. Jones! The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been entertaining guests for thirty five years! It’s timeless fun that needs to be on your itinerary for sure, BUT...don’t just buzz by this area after the show or in a rush to get to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Like Indy, there’s more to this area than meets the eye. Here are some details that you won’t want to miss:

Find the rope with the ominous “Do Not Pull” sign and give it a little tug—if you dare and listen closely! 😂

Take a closer look at the table filled with artifacts. These props are carefully curated to make you feel like you’ve stepped into Indy’s world of archaeology and adventure. 🔎

Grab a quick bite at the Epic Eats stand, where you can get funnel cakes, ice cream and drinks. 🍦

➡️ Have you taken time to notice these details or grab an epic snack? Or are you usually on the go-go-go after the show? 🏃‍♀️

Have you ever thought about going on a Disney Cruise?🚢

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🫣💥We’ve got some controversy folks! Remember when it was said that food is always better Mickey shaped? Some Walt Disney World visitors want to retract that statement after the recent big waffle change at Magic Kingdom’s Sleepy Hollow. 🧇

Previously, the hand-held version came with mixed fruit and chocolate-hazelnut spread on a round waffle. Today, it’s Mickey shaped with bananas, chocolate-hazelnut drizzle and whipped cream and requires a fork and knife to enjoy. 🍽️

🍓🫐🍯While you can order a side of berries and chocolate-hazelnut spread, each will add an additional dollar to your total. What do you think? 👍Was this an improvement or 👎would you like to see the older, hand-held version return?

🎩🦇🎃 Even if you didn’t know tonight was the first Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Park, there would be signs. Unlike at Walt Disney World where Magic Kingdom is the only park that gets all done up for Halloween, Disneyland busts out the decorations for both parks and hosts their big bash at DCA. 😱 Another HUGE difference is that this party sells out QUICK! All 27 dates throughout August, September and October sold out in 11 days. With many days sold out the first date they became available! 🤯

If you were hoping to go to an Oogie Boogie Bash this year, you’re out of luck 😭, but send me a message to get on my wait list for next year! Securing tickets of all kinds is part of my client service! 🤩

🍔🍱 Enjoy Burgers with a twist at The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk! Serving dishes that are as Instagrammable as they are delicious, this restaurant’s fusion of burgers and sushi is a definite crowd pleaser. Order surf, turf or their signature blend...burgushi! Dining here is as much of an experience as it is a fantastic meal. 🌟

🏰🚕🌳 In two words I’ll tell you why Disneyland wins for toddlers: Mickey’s Toontown. With interactive play areas (they can touch everything!), family-friendly attractions, safe spaces to run around, shady spots, dining options and restrooms, it truly is the ultimate toddler playground. Not to mention those coveted photos of meeting Mickey and Minnie at their cute homes! 🏡

Parents and Grandparents, let’s talk about taking those 👶 cutie pies to Disneyland for their first magical vacation experience! It’s the ideal destination for your tiniest travelers and honestly it’s worlds easier on adults as well. ✨All without sacrificing ANY of the Disney magic..it’s Walt’s park after all! Let's get planning!

🚃 Move over Rice-A-Roni, THIS is a San Francisco treat! Universal Studios Orlando is home to a hidden dining gem. Don’t let the name fool you, The San Francisco Pastry Company isn’t just desserts. 🍰🥪🥗At this quick service location you’ll find breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, salads, bowls and yes, plenty of sweet treats, including Key Lime Pie! 🍰Place a mobile order, grab a seat and don’t forget to round the corner to say “cheese” with the legendary shark, Jaws! 🦈

🏖️📸 How important are vacation pictures to you? Are you satisfied with whatever you snap on your phone camera? 🤳Do you lug around the “big camera”? Or are you all in for Disney PhotoPass shutterbugs to capture the memories for you?

🛍️ When booking your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll have the option to add the Memory Maker Photo Package in advance, which saves you quite a few bucks. 🤑With it you’ll get select attraction photos and any shots a PhotoPass photographer takes-and they are all over the parks! Consider the value of getting everyone in the picture and documenting your precious memories with professional, frame-worthy shots! 👋 Who’s a fan of Memory Maker? Let’s hear from you!

🔦⚓️🛏️Today’s the day we shine a little light on the gorgeous resort that often stands in Disney’s Beach Club Resort’s shadow. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is a stunner and honestly the perfect choice for anyone that really enjoys a sophisticated nautical vibe. Or a great location to two parks. Or stellar dining options. Or a really cool pool! Folks, this place has it all, even a beach. 🏖️

🛥️🍷Don’t misunderstand, all Disney resorts are family-friendly, but this resort in particular focuses more on upscale charm than kid WOW factor. Which just might be perfect for you! Can I answer any questions about Disney’s Yacht Club? Drop them in the comments or send me a message!

🤔 Where do you stand on “Big Hero 6”? 🤖 Underrated movie? 🙈Haven’t seen it? Didn’t love it? I’ll tell you where Disneyland stands...they are ALL IN on Baymax and have an entire section dedicated to the movie at Disney California Adventure Park! 🎢✨

The former Fisherman’s Wharf area has been transformed into the bustling streets of San Fransokyo. So many photo ops, but none better than with the big, fluffy Baymax! 🤗 NOTE: He’s not always there, so be sure to check the Disneyland app 📲before you make a beeline for the big guy.

😭🍞If for some reason Baymax isn’t meeting the day of your visit, go eat your feelings with a Baymax shaped sourdough loaf from the Boudin Bread Cart. That bread is amazing!

👍👎Alright, weigh in...thumbs up or down on “Big Hero 6”?

🤷‍♀️I’ve probably said it before and I’ll definitely say it again, Via Napoli can be one of the most affordable and satisfying table service meals in all of Walt Disney World! It’s with good reason that reservations here are hard to snag. 🤩Lucky for my clients, that’s my job!

🍕🥗🥤Order one of their large pizzas, a house salad and some drinks and a party of four can eat for the fraction of the cost of many other on-property restaurants. And if sitting down to eat isn’t your style, check to see if the Pizza Taglio window is open and grab a slice, they’re big! 😳

🤔So have you eaten here before? Is it on your list? 🤭Are you a pizza snob? Have any questions? Let’s talk pizza today! 🍕🎉

🇲🇽🫶Amigos, it’s National Friendship Day and EPCOT’s Mexico pavilion has the perfect souvenir for your most treasured pals, friendship bracelets! 🪢They come in a variety of colors and packaged on a card that shares the Legend of the Friendship Bracelet. For $9.99 (as of July 2024) this is a sweet and thoughtful gift that won’t break the bank! 🤑

🔎🛍️If you’re always on the hunt for unique souvenirs that don’t scream Disney, this is one to add to your list. In fact this whole pavilion has some amazing and affordable trinkets. Have you come across any cool and decidedly un-Disney souvenirs on your trip? Show us in the comments!

🤫Can you keep a secret? There is no other spot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom that perfectly embodies the park’s serene and adventurous spirit than Nomad Lounge, NONE! 🎒🍹

The quiet moments inside this cozy sanctuary are just as magical as the thrilling ones in the park. Not to mention that the savory small bites and hand crafted cocktails are stellar! I mean who doesn’t love a watermelon garnish? 🍉 Or churros!

🏝️ Nomad Lounge is truly an oasis that allows you to relax, reflect on your days past or ahead, and recharge without ever having to leave the park! 👍 And the whole family is welcome, it’s not 21 and over.

🙊The secret is out though, so you’ll want to plan to arrive a little bit before it opens to snag a spot (no reservations accepted) or join the 📱Walk-Up List via the My Disney Experience app for a return time. Who else loves Nomad Lounge? What’s your go-to order here? 💚📝