Katie Klaus - Travel Advisor

🎉Disney Destiny itineraries are here!🎉

The Disney Destiny will embark on an inaugural season of 4 and 5 night cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean beginning November 2025! Check out these itineraries that include visits to one or both of Disney Cruise Line’s island destinations – Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay. 😎

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/list/ -destiny

Early Booking Dates:

♦️September 6: Pearl Castaway Club Members
♦️September 9: Platinum Castaway Club Members
♦️September 10: Gold Castaway Club Members
♦️September 11: Silver Castaway Club Members
♦️September 12: General Public Release

Ready to plan your next cruise adventure? Get on my list before September 6!

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Every hero needs a place to rest after a day of battling villains (or just enjoying a day at sea.) A true hero's welcome is waiting for you onboard the Disney Destiny! 🦸‍♀️

Keeping with the ship’s unique theme, every stateroom and suite will showcase custom artwork depicting the epic journeys of famous Disney heroes and legends.

Lavishly appointed concierge staterooms and suites will draw you into the mysterious and fantastic world of Disney Animation’s “Fantasia” through elegant, watercolor-style artwork illustrating the rich color palette and otherworldly spectacle of the classic film.

Seven special oceanview concierge staterooms will be themed with the distinctive iconography of Pixar’s “The Incredibles," providing hero-worthy, awe-inspiring, floor-to-ceiling views. The four royal suites will celebrate the majestic powers and noble heroism at the heart of Disney Animation’s “Hercules” with Greco-Roman-inspired design elements, colors and patterns, and the boldly themed IncrediSuites will invoke the exhilarating exploits of “The Incredibles” through a streamlined mid-century modern aesthetic inspired by the Pixar films.

Which theme are you most excited for?

Ready to take your next vacation from zero to hero? 🏛️

Your favorite Greek demigod will take center stage onboard the Disney Destiny in an all-new, Broadway-style show, “Disney Hercules"

This lively retelling of the popular Walt Disney Animation Studios film will feature the iconic music and larger-than-life characters we all know and love from the original movie, presented in an all-new way. The Muses will play the pivotal role of the show’s storytellers, guiding the audience through a mythical tale of good versus evil, set to the iconic soundtrack’s pop and gospel influences.

But that's not the only broadway style entertainment Disney Destiny has onboard for you and your family! "Disney Hercules" will be one of three stage shows... yes, THREE shows are coming to the Disney Destiny. "Frozen, A Musical Spectacular" and "Disney Seas the Adventure", which features Disney and Pixar characters and signature Disney songs will join the lineup for a full set of favorites to add to your must do list.

✨Disney Destiny's Imaginative Dining Experiences await you and your family!✨

An all new dining experience, Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King, will feature live musicians and storytellers using authentic African instruments and theatrical props to represent the story and characters from the beloved film, "The Lion King."

Two additional included rotational dining options return to Disney Destiny. We are all excited about the return of Worlds of Marvel! Superhero fans are excited by the action and surprises around each turn, while you enjoy an out-of-this-world meal. But my personal favorite is dining in style at 1923. Named for the founding year of The Walt Disney Company, 1923 will celebrate the legacy of Disney animation with more than 1,000 drawings and props showcasing tales of heroes and villains in “Hercules,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Big Hero 6,” and “Wreck-It Ralph.”

Which dining experience on the Disney Destiny are you most looking forward to?

Avengers Assemble! We're officially a week away from the Disney Destiny’s inaugural season release!

Ready to set sail for a heroic adventure? Here's everything that makes the Destiny a *Marvel-ous* choice for your next vacation:

♦️The Grand Hall will feature a statue of T’Challa, the Black Panther. Complete with a stage and 360-degree lighting effects, this environment will host shows and interactive programming spotlighting your favorite characters from Disney, Marvel and beyond.

♦️Worlds of Marvel, Disney Cruise Line’s Marvel-themed dining experience, will host you for an out-of-this-world celebration starring Rocket and Groot from the blockbuster Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy” films.

♦️A larger-than-life sculpture of Spider-Man and his Spider-Bots will decorate the back of the ship’s stern.

♦️The Sanctum - a lounge inspired by Doctor Strange - will contain “mystical items” and unique surprises from Doctor Strange’s New York Sanctum.

♦️Kids ages 3 to 10 will become the heroes of their own epic Disney adventures at Marvel Super Hero Academy, a high-tech Avengers headquarters where young “recruits” are trained to be the next generation of Super Heroes alongside some of their favorite Avengers.

♦️Concierge guests will enjoy an exclusive superhero retreat lounge, decorated with art pieces that celebrate The Avengers. Looking to take your vacation to the next level? The Tower Suite will honor Iron Man’s legacy with a lavish suite even Tony Stark would be wowed by.

Ready to begin planning your own legendary vacation aboard the Disney Destiny? Get on my list before September 6!

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BIG NEWS from Disney Cruise Line today!

Disney Cruise Line has named the third Wish-class ship - the Disney Destiny!

Set to be delivered in 2025, the ship will be themed around heroes and villains, drawing on the legacies of beloved Disney stories, characters and theme park attractions including those from 'The Lion King,' 'Hercules' and 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians.’

Check out this teaser trailer released by Disney and let me know what you’re most excited to see!

Heroes & Villains! Latest Disney Cruise Line Ship Theme Revealed The Disney Destiny, sister to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, will have a first-of-its-kind design theme, “Heroes and Villains,” drawing on the legacies...

🎉Disney Cruise Line Summer 2025 itineraries are here!🎉

Embark on an European escape with ports in Italy, Greece, Norway, Malta and Turkey. Chart a course for adventure in Alaska or stay closer to home and relax in the warm waters of the Caribbean at Disney’s newest tropical escape, Lighthouse Point - the choice is yours!

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/featured/2025-summer-itineraries/

These are itineraries you won't want to miss! Check them out and let's start talking about your next summer vacation plans. 😎

Early Booking Dates:

🔹 March 18: Pearl Castaway Club Members
🔹 March 19: Platinum Castaway Club Members
🔹 March 20: Gold Castaway Club Members
🔹 March 21: Silver Castaway Club Members
🔹 March 22: General Public Release

Ringing in the New Year onboard the Disney Wish! Cheers to 2024 and another year full of adventures!

🎄Merry Christmas from my family to yours! 🎄

Thank you to everyone that continues to book trips with me, refer your friends and family and support the small business I’ve continued to grow each year. I truly appreciate being part of planning your vacations and can’t wait to see where you want to go next!

Each year my family and I like to celebrate the holiday season checking out the Christmas festivities at Walt Disney World. Last night we started a new family tradition of going to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground for a Christmas sleigh ride! The horses at the barn are the same horses you see in the parade and pulling the trollies on Main Street. After visiting the horses, we were off on our sleigh ride through the campgrounds! Each RV had decorated their space with Christmas lights and inflatables. It’s something we’ll come back for year after year!

What Christmas tradition are you celebrating today?

The Emerald Princess is in Boston today and it’s almost Halloween! What better place to celebrate spooky season than a quick day trip to Salem, MA?

Salem celebrates Halloween year round, but it’s never more alive than during the fall season. See if you can recognize some of the filming locations from my favorite Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus:

🧙‍♀️The Old Town Hall in Derby Square - Famous for Bette Midler’s rendition of “Put a Spell on You,” during the town Halloween party.

🎃 Allison’s House - Remember when Max attends the Halloween party at Allison’s house? The exterior was actually filmed using the Rope’s Mansion, one of the most prominent 18th-century homes in Salem.

🐈‍⬛ Max And Dani’s House - A 20 minute walk outside of the city center will lead you to the residential area of Max and Dani’s house. This beautiful period home is a private house, but the owners are gracious about people taking photos from the street.

I also managed to squeeze in a quick visit to the Witch House, one of the few structures you can visit in Salem with direct ties to the Salem Witch Trials, and the Bewitched statue before heading back to the ship!

Have you been to Salem before? If not, what’s your favorite place to travel during the Halloween season?

Setting sail today on the Emerald Princess for a New England/Canadian cruise over Halloween! This week I’ll be visiting some charming seaside towns, a national park and the spooky city of Salem, MA. Stay tuned to see what sailing with Princess Cruises is all about and everything you can enjoy on a Princess cruise vacation!

Disney's newest ship, the Disney Treasure, will officially set sail on its maiden voyage, a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida, on Dec. 21, 2024!

On board, guests will find fan-favorite spaces from the Disney Treasure’s sister ship, the Disney Wish, now themed to adventure, inspired by Walt Disney’s love of exploration, including:

✨The Treasure’s Grand Hall will pay homage to Agrabah from Aladdin.
✨There will be an all new Plaza de Coco theatrical dining room.
✨Themed lounges onboard will feature The Jungle Cruise and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
✨“Disney Seas the Adventure'' & “Beauty and the Beast” will join an all new stage production coming to the Walt Disney Theatre.
✨The Aquamouse will have two new storylines.
✨Zootopia themed Jumbeaux’s Sweets ice cream shop.
✨Staterooms will feature custom artwork from Disney and Pixar films including Aladdin, Pocahontas, Up and Encanto.
✨All new concierge theming, including Lion King, Jungle Book and the Spaceship Earth themed Tomorrow Tower Suite.

Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club members can book Sept. 12, 2023, and bookings will open to all guests on Sept. 20, 2023.

Ready to book your next adventure? Let's chat!

This week, I had the opportunity to hit up ALL of the top rides in each of the 4 theme parks at Walt Disney World, with little to no wait time - all in ONE DAY. 🤯 Sounds amazing right? But HOW?

The ultimate bucket list check for any Disney parks fan OR anyone who wants to maximize their vacation time by skipping ALL the lines - a private VIP Tour! 🏰

When you take a private VIP tour, you can customize your perfect Disney parks day that includes:

✨ Pre-arrival planning assistance.
✨ Door-to-door private transportation - all day long.
✨ A flexible start time, picked by you.
✨ The ability to enjoy your favorite attractions without the lines!
✨ Fun Disney history and facts from your highly knowledgeable VIP Tour Guide throughout your tour.

So what did we do on our private VIP Tour?

▪️Flight of Passage
▪️Slinky Dog Dash
▪️Rise of the Resistance
▪️Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
▪️Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
▪️Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
▪️Tron
▪️VIP fireworks viewing at the Magic Kingdom

When we were thirsty, our guide had bottles of water. When it started to rain, he was ready with ponchos. It was a whirlwind 7 hours, but truly one of my favorite Disney days ever!

Ready to experience WDW like never before with your own private VIP tour? Let's chat about what your perfect Disney parks day looks like!

🎉Disney Cruise Line Summer 2024 itineraries are here!🎉

Be among the FIRST to discover Lighthouse Point, Disney’s newest tropical escape in the Bahamas OR embark on an adventure to NEW European ports in Italy, Malta and Turkey.

Chart a course for adventure in Alaska or stay closer to home and relax in the warm waters of the Caribbean - the choice is yours!

These are itineraries you won't want to miss! Check them out and let's start talking about your next summer vacation plans. 😎

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/list/ -itineraries

Early Booking Dates:
🔹 March 27th: Platinum Castaway Club Members & Club 33
🔹 March 28th: Gold Castaway Club Members
🔹 March 29th: Silver Castaway Club Members
🔹 March 30th: General Public Release

It wouldn’t be a Pixar cruise without… CHARACTERS! One of the things I was most looking forward to on this cruise were all the different character meet and greets - and Disney did not disappoint! From the Incredibles as new face characters to new backdrops for Toy Story friends and Remy to seeing Joy and Sadness meeting together, I was so excited about every experience.

Which Pixar character would you be most excited to see?

My favorite shade of winter blues. 😍

It’s the very FIRST Pixar Day at Sea, and I’ve been running around from speaker session to character meet and greets (more on this later) to cooking presentations to drawing activities and the day is only half over!

The absolute highlight of my day so far has been a speaker series by Bob Peterson, voice of some of my favorite Pixar film characters, Roz, Mr. Ray and Dug. I loved hearing his stories of working on Up and Finding Nemo. It was truly a unique experience you can only find on these special themed sailings.

Check out a first look at the Hey Howdy Breakfast with Woody and Friends on board the inaugural Pixar cruise on the Disney Fantasy! 🤩 Start your day with Mickey waffles while Woody and pals sing, dance and have a rootin’-tootin’ good time.

While this is more like breakfast with several short shows than a standard character breakfast (no meet and greets), there will be plenty of time for photos with your favorite Pixar characters during the Pixar Day at Sea!

It’s Christmas Eve, and that can only mean one thing… Santa’s on his way!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from on board the Disney Wish!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Disney Cruise Line will be celebrating their 25th anniversary with special “Silver Anniversary at Sea” entertainment, merchandise and celebratory experiences featured during summer 2023 sailings onboard all five ships!

Keeping with the celebration of 25 years of Disney magic at sea, there will also be a brand-new membership tier for the most traveled Castaway Club members! After 25 Disney Cruise Line vacations, members will now earn the distinction of Pearl status, unlocking new at-home and onboard benefits, to be announced in early 2023.

Disney Cruise Line Announces Special Summer 2023 Sailings to Celebrate 'Silver Anniversary' On a warm summer day in July of 1998, the Disney Magic — the first Disney Cruise Line ship — embarked on its maiden voyage, introducing the world to a new kind of cruise vacation where families are immersed in Disney storytelling, dazzling

The Disney Wonder is headed to a land down under!🦘🐨

Beginning October 2023, the Wonder will set sail to Australia and New Zealand, with a reposition cruise visiting ports in the South Pacific. Additional details and itineraries will be announced SOON!

✨Exciting news from D23!✨

The sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be themed to adventure and named… the Disney Treasure - setting sail in 2024! 🚢

Inspired by Walt Disney's lifelong love of exploration, The Grand Hall's signature statue will feature Aladdin, Jasmine and the Magic Carpet.

Disney Cruise Line and FREE⁉️

Beginning TOMORROW, the third and fourth guests ✨SAIL FREE✨ with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom. This special offer only for Disney+ subscribers is valid on select Disney Cruise Line voyages on the Disney Magic, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy departing Jan. - April 2023!

🚢 This offer is only available for select staterooms and does not include taxes, fees and port expenses for each guest, which are due at time of final payment. Most importantly, the number of staterooms allocated for this offer is LIMITED!

Ready to set sail? Contact me for more info!

Anyone who’s been on a Disney Cruise can tell you - sea days are the best days!

What’s a sea day like on an Alaskan itinerary? For me, it’s characters and scenic views! For special itineraries, Disney characters will often have themed outfits. This was definitely the case for Alaska! Here’s a few of my favorite shots while enjoying our last day on board.

Our next port of Juneau was magical from start to end!

Juneau is one of the best places for whale watching, and with that in mind, we chartered a small boat hoping to see humpback whales! Humpbacks come to Alaska in the summer mainly to eat, migrating from warm, tropical Hawaiian breeding waters and arriving in Alaska to consume roughly a ton of food each day. This helps them to build the blubber reserves they need for the rest of the year, when they return to Hawaii to give birth. Our boat captain said breaching activity was rare, but luck was on our side and we were surprised to find a playful mom and calf breaching the water in front of us.

Whale tails have unique designs on their underside that almost act like fingerprints. By snapping a photo of the whale’s tail, our boat captain was able to identify it as one that returns to Juneau every summer - a roughly 45 foot female named Flame. The calf swimming with her had been appropriately named Ember. Learning more about these whales made capturing these moments even more special. With good weather on our side, we capped off our day on the way back to port to take in a rare view of the Mendenhall Glacier.

Welcome to Skagway!

Our excursion was cancelled last minute, so we decided to spend the day shopping in town. Largely unchanged in appearance since 1897, Skagway is full of historic architecture and interesting stories of gold rush times. It’s a great place to walk around and imagine what life was like during the days of the gold rush.

My favorite building in Skagway is the Arctic Brotherhood Hall, a club formed by a group of gold prospectors who arrived in Skagway to set off for the Klondike seeking fortune. Built in 1899, the facade is covered by nearly 9,000 pieces of driftwood sticks gathered by lodge members from the shores of Skagway Bay. It makes for a memorable photo that will always remind you of the history of this town!

There are two things I love most about cruising to Alaska - scenery and wildlife - and our first visit to Tracy Arm did not disappoint!

Soon after the ship entered the fjord, we boarded a small boat glacier explorer excursion to get a closer view of both the north and south Sawyer glaciers. On our way, we got close to the huge walls of rock carved by centuries of ice and waterfalls from melting glacier cascading down the sides. Fog from the morning rain made the whole experience feel otherworldly. These glaciers were so much more impressive than the Dawes glacier we saw in 2016!

As a surprise, we were able to spot a humpback whale lazily swimming near our boat. This was my first time seeing a humpback whale, and I was thrilled to get a shot of its tail during a deep dive. Little did I know this would be just one of the amazing whale encounters to come!