Alexis Hawkins with Sweetbay Travel Concierge

Happy Sail Away Day to this multigenerational family who are going on their first family cruise! Cruises are a fun and easy way to travel with extended family or even groups of friends. If you’ve been considering a cruise for your next family or framily (see what I did there 😉) vacation, here’s your sign!

Extend your Walt Disney World stay and SAVE with this awesome promo!
 
Save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels when you stay 5 consecutive nights or longer—or save up to 25% on shorter stays. This offer is valid for stays most nights from July 8 to October 3, 2024. Enjoy even more fun and magic when you add park tickets.
 
Ready to make some unforgettable memories this summer or early fall? DM me to get started planning!

Happy Check-In Day to this sweet family who are taking their kids to Walt Disney World for their first time! It truly is a magical place, especially through the eyes of a child and as a parent, you get to see it the way they see it 🥰 I can’t wait to hear about their favorite rides and memories from their trip!

Happy Sail Away Day to my clients + friends 🛳️ I hope y’all have an amazing time and I can’t wait to hear all about!

Did you know you can get a 5th sleeper cabin on Royal Caribbean? They have one for their family of 5 and all I had to do was call in to Royal Caribbean to book it since they’re not available online. When working with me, I do all of the calling and arranging so you don’t have to! 😉

Let me know if you want a quote for 2025 tomorrow!

HUGELY exciting news just dropped! 😱

Walt Disney World vacation packages for 2025 will be available to book TOMORROW, February 27!! Usually these packages become available in late spring/early summer, so this is an awesome surprise! 🥳

One of the best perks of booking early is that you’ll get your first choice of resort, so don’t wait! Follow the link below (it can also be found in our Stories) to request your complimentary quote so you can be one of the first people to get a 2025 Walt Disney World vacation on your calendar! 🎉

➡️ bit.ly/SBTCDisney

Sweetbay Travel Concierge is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. 💫

I just booked a vacation package for 2 couples to the Hawaiian Island of Oahu! It includes their resort stay and flights. We are in the middle of working together on what activities and excursions they want to do during their trip. I know they’re going to have an amazing time, and I can’t wait to hear all about it!

Happy Sail Away Day to my clients! They are trading in the cold winter days for warm sunshine rays in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico☀️🌊. I can’t wait to hear about their family vacation and first cruise!

I booked this trip for my clients who knew exactly what they wanted! They have been to Walt Disney World before and stayed at the Contemporary Resort. They loved that they were able to walk to Magic Kingdom and easily hop over to Epcot on the monorail, so they wanted to stay there again. Their kids are older now, so they are able to do 5 days worth of parks, hopping between the parks and adding a day or two in there for Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.

Are you ready to book your Walt Disney World vacation? Comment 🙋🏻‍♀️ below!

My sweet friends (and clients) are taking their kiddos on a 4 Night Bahamas + Perfect Day at CocoCay Cruise for spring break. They are FL residents, so they can just drive over to the port and not have to worry about flying in a day early.

Any other FL residents out there ready to book a cruise?!?!

I know I am late on this one. I have been so busy quoting and booking trips, which is such a blessing, that I’ve fallen behind on posting. My next couple of posts will be catching up on all the trips I’ve booked within the last few months!

I booked this back before Christmas. My clients gave this trip to their kiddos as a Christmas surprise and had the cutest scavenger hunt to go along with it. They are leaving in a little over a month and going on their spring break. It’s their first time to Walt Disney World as a family, and I’m so excited for them!

Happy Check-In Day to my clients who have been waiting to go on this vacation for almost a year! They escaped the Midwestern winter to relax on the white sandy beaches of Mexico. They are also celebrating their [belated] honeymoon since they got married in 2020. It’s never to late to celebrate and take the trip!

Happy Check-In Day to a sweet client (and friend of mine 🥰)! It’s their first time to Walt Disney World, and I’m so excited for their kiddos to experience the magic of Disney ✨

They are staying at the Contemporary Resort for the ease of getting back and forth to Magic Kingdom and Epcot. They also have the Dining Plan now that it’s officially back with some fun reservations including Chef Mickey’s, T-Rex Cafe and Cinderella’s Royal Table.

Are you looking to plan a vacation to Walt Disney World this year? DM me and let’s chat about how we can make your dream vacation a reality!

I can’t wait for my multigenerational family clients to set sail on their first Disney Cruise! They are using it as a mini family reunion and to celebrate their niece’s birthday. The kids are going to have a blast with connecting staterooms to their cousins. It has been a joy working with them and helping make their family vacation dreams a reality!

Did you know it's World Princess Week 👸? In honor of this royal week we will be sharing all things Disney Princesses! We are gonna dive into where to see your favorites, how to transform your little into a princess and so much more!

The 1st thing we HAVE to know is who is your favorite Disney Princess? Let us know in the comments and turn on your notifications so you don't miss a single thing!

My sweet clients are headed down to Universal Orlando during their fall break to celebrate their daughter’s birthday! It is their first time experiencing the parks and their daughter is a big Harry Potter fan, which makes it even more special.

They are staying at the Hard Rock Hotel and took advantage of Universal’s current promo: Get 3 Days Free with at least a 2-Park, 2-Day Ticket.

By staying at a premier resort, they get:

🎟️ Free Universal Express Unlimited passes

🪄Early Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

AND unique to their resort, they get to listen to music underwater with Hard Rock’s underwater sound system 🎶

Are you looking to plan a trip over your fall break? Let’s chat!

This holiday season, do you want to experience a magical vacation that's anything but your usual? If so, you're in luck with these incredible offers just released! 🤩

Disney+ Subscribers save up to 35% on rooms at select DISNEY RESORT hotels for stays select nights 10/22-11/2/23 and 11/26-12/25/23.

Save up to 25% on rooms at select DISNEY RESORT hotels for stays most Sunday-Thursday nights 10/2-11/18 and most nights 11/19-12/25/23.

Additionally, the dates for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and a brand-new holiday shindig at Disney's Hollywood Studios have been released, too! 😱 Don't miss out on all the excitement, and make it the least-stressful vacation you've ever taken by letting us do all the planning! 😍

Send me a DM ASAP to get a head start on the holiday fun! 🎄

I just booked my first 2024 Disney trip at Pop Century Resort for a wonderful family! They knew exactly what they wanted, so it made the quoting process easy (especially on a day when the website was insane!).

I waited online all day to put this package on hold for my client since it was the first day you could book 2024 Disney packages. I do all the work so you don’t have to!

Their package includes:

🎟️ 5-day Park Tickets
🍽️ Quick Service Dining Plan
📸 Memory Maker

As a part of my service, I will add droid and lightsaber building 🤖 to their package 60 days before their travel date.

Are you ready to book your 2024 Disney trip? 🏰

DM me so we can get the quoting process started and plan the perfect trip for you and your family!

We have 142 days until we are back at the “happiest place on earth” (but who’s counting?!?! 😉) annndddd during my favorite season at Disney - FALL🍂

I love it for so many reasons:

🎃 The way Magic Kingdom is decorated with all the reds, yellows and oranges throughout the park, especially the lit-up Mickey lanterns at night

😎 Temps are cooler and there's usually much less rain than summertime

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Crowds are lower since everyone is back in school

🍷 There are fun events like the Food & Wine Festival in Epcot and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom

🎄And if you time it just right, you will also be able to see the park transform overnight into a Christmas wonderland on November 1st

What is your favorite season at Disney? Let me know in the comments 👇

I booked a trip to an all-inclusive resort, Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, for a sweet couple who wants to escape the cold winter in February 2024.

Deciding on an all-inclusive resort can be time consuming and confusing. There so many to choose from and not all are created equal!

Some things to consider when booking one are:

✨ Are all of the food options on property
included in the price? At some resorts,
surprisingly no!

✨ How far is the resort from the airport?

✨ Are any water sports or excursions included?

✨ Which resort has the best beach?

The list goes on, but that’s where I come in as your travel agent! I do all of the research based upon what you want and know what to look for when you don’t. I also complete trainings all the time on different properties so I can add to my library of places to offer you.

Are you dreaming of going to an all-inclusive resort? Let me know in the comments! 👇

Boo to YOU! 👻 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts Aug. 11 at Walt Disney World! 🎃 ✨ Tickets can be purchased beginning May 2 (or Apr. 27 if staying at a Disney Resort during the party season)! 🦇 http://di.sn/6187OuG8f

It's not too late to plan your Walt Disney World summer vacation - and today those last minute plans just got even sweeter!

Disney released a brand new promotion for summer vacations that is a don't miss opportunity!

✨Stay in the magic this summer—and make delightful Disney memories to last a lifetime.

Save on rooms at select Disney Resort Hotels:

👑Save up to 25% on stays most nights July 11 to August 20, and September 15 to September 28, 2023
👑Save up to 30% on stays most nights August 21 to September 14, 2023

When you stay at a Disney Resort hotel, you'll enjoy 30 minutes early entry to every theme park—every day! And when you stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, you can also enjoy extended evening hours in select parks on select nights.

Don't let this chance slip by - limitation apply! Reach out to me today to start planning your unforgettable summer vacation!

This is so exciting!

We’re headed to Legoland tomorrow! Make sure you follow along in my stories so you don’t miss any of the fun 🎢

A friend of mine is going to Florida for her daughter's soccer tournament and tacking on a few days at Universal during their spring break! Her kids love Harry Potter, so they're excited for their kids to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

They took advantage of the amazing Universal promo going on right now ➡️ Buy at least a 2-Park, 3-Day Ticket and get 2 DAYS FREE 😱

Who's next?!?!? 🤩

Are you including Disney Springs in your plans for your trip to Walt Disney World? You may be thinking it is a waste of time, but I am here to tell you it’s not!

It has a lot to offer between shopping, restaurants, dessert shops and sometimes special events. It is the perfect arrival day or rest day activity. A few of our favorites, but not limited to are:

🧱The Lego Store - My boys love walking around the store and looking at all of the Lego sets. This is one of their “big” stores, so they have lots to choose from and sometimes theres sets that can’t be purchased anywhere else. They also love seeing the sculptures made out of legos. There is a Lego table if you have time to let your kids build their own creations!

🦖TRex Cafe - There are life-size dinosaurs all throughout the restaurant, and they growl as you eat. There is also a fossil pit your kids can play in while you wait or after you eat. My boys beg to come back every time we go to Disney Springs.

🍪 Gideon’s Bakehouse - Gideon's began as a local cookie shop in the East End Market in Orlando. They became so well known that they opened up their second location in Disney Springs! Cookies weigh a half of pound each and melt in your mouth. They have creative, rotating flavors that you can never go wrong with.

Orlando is ridiculously hot 8 months of the year, but that doesn’t stop anyone from visiting Walt Disney World! Now that it's going to begin heating back up in a few weeks, you have to know the tricks on how to beat the heat. Here are my top 3:

1️⃣ Bring a fan! I originally started bringing one for my babies so they wouldn’t overheat, but I found it’s very useful for me too. I recommend bringing its charging cord and a power bank to be able to recharge it in the parks.

2️⃣ Map out where the air conditioned attractions are in each park and build them into your day for cool down breaks. Some of my favorites are the Tiki Room and Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom, as well as the Lion King Show in Animal Kingdom.

3️⃣ Treat yourself to a Mickey Bar or Dole Whip for an afternoon snack. The Mickey Bars are my kids’ favorite hands down!

What are your tricks to cool off? Let me know in the comments 👇

As a mom of boys, we love both Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. If I had to choose just one though, I’d choose Toy Story Land due to my boys’ ages. We love riding Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania! and Alien Swirling Saucers.

Which area of Hollywood Studios is your favorite? Tell me below 👇

Did you know Walt Disney World has a Baby Care Center in every park?

They have everything you need: a quiet room for nursing, changing tables for diaper changes, bathrooms for yourself or older children and any baby product you may have forgotten. There’s also a seating area if you need a break in the A/C!

Make sure you map out where the Baby Care Center is in relation to the rides you are interested going on. Plan your rides based upon your child’s feedings and diaper changes to make the best use of your time for the day.

The best time of day to go on a popular ride at Magic Kingdom is during the fireworks show (only if you’ve already seen it 😉) or right after the show before the park closes.

If there’s a ride you couldn’t get on with Genie+ or Lightning Lanes, this is your time to ride!

My kids are all varying ages – 8, 5, 4 and 1. While the oldest does not nap anymore, the middle kiddos definitely need a “rest time”, and the baby needs a nap on vacation. Here are a few activities I like to pack for my kids to do during rest time [in addition to electronics]:

✨ Small toys such as Peppa Pig figurines, Paw Patrol figurines, barbies or cars

✨ Melissa & Doug Water WOW books

✨ UNO with cardholders for little hands

All of these activities are small and do not take up much space in your bags. Plus, it gives your kids something physical to play with and a taste of home!

Do you already do this? If so, I’d love to know what you bring!