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Disney News, Disney Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World

This Summer is the Perfect Time to Visit Walt Disney World! ✨

Taylor Jacey

Are you ready to experience the magic of Walt Disney World like never before? This summer is the perfect time to embark on an unforgettable adventure, and here’s why:

Incredible Summer Discounts

Walt Disney World has summer discounts that make this season the most cost-effective time to visit. From discounted park tickets to special offers on accommodations, there’s no better time to book your trip.

A New, Exciting Attraction 

Walt Disney World is unveiling an incredible new attraction on June 28th, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Step into enchanting New Orleans with Princess Tiana and Louis the Alligator on a musical journey through the bayou, filled with vibrant sights, jazzy tunes, and a heartwarming story.

Extended Summer Hours

Enjoy more magic with extended park hours, giving you extra time to explore and enjoy your favorite rides and attractions. With longer days, you can make the most out of your visit and soak in every magical moment.

Special Events

From dazzling fireworks displays to exclusive events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party beginning August 9th and Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival beginning August 29th the parks are brimming with seasonal festivities that you won’t want to miss.

Jump In!

The magic is calling, and this summer promises to be one of the most exciting times to visit Walt Disney World. Whether it’s your first visit or a cherished tradition, the new experiences, extended hours, and special events make this season the ideal time to create lasting memories.

Ready to start planning your magical summer getaway? Send me an email or fill out the form below. I’m here to help make your Disney dreams come true!

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Disney News, Disney Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World

2024 Walt Disney World Packages are available to book starting May 31st!

Taylor Jacey

Bookings for 2024 Walt Disney World Resort hotel stays and packages will launch on May 31st. There are exciting updates for 2024 vacations! 

Removing theme park reservation requirements for date-based tickets

Starting with park visits on Jan. 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. You heard that right! When getting a ticket, simply select a start date for Jan. 9, 2024 or later, complete the purchase and you will be all set! For reference, date-based tickets are the standard ticket option we offer to guests. For other admission types, including non-dated tickets, theme park reservations may be required to help us continue managing attendance and delivering a great experience for everyone. Guests can check which admission types require park reservations by visiting DisneyWorld.com/ThemeParkReservations.

Fan-favorite Disney dining plans return

Disney dining plans will be coming back as an option for those staying at Disney Resort hotels who purchase a vacation package with us starting with stays beginning Jan. 9, 2024. The dining plans are pre-paid and offer added convenience and peace of mind to Walt Disney World Resort vacations. There will be two options: the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan.  Both will be a great value with access to many spectacular food and beverage offerings across Walt Disney World

Extended park time to Disney Resort hotel guests

For those planning to stay at a Disney Resort hotel, the popular early theme park entry will continue for visits through 2024. This great benefit gives Guests a jump start on their day. For those staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villas, extended evening hours on select dates at select parks will continue through 2024. Early theme park entry and extended evening hours require valid theme park admission and Resort ID.

Simplifying the Disney Genie+ experience

While we don’t have specifics to share yet, guests will have a way to plan with Disney Genie+ before the day of their park visit. This means less time planning in the park and more time enjoying your visit with friends and family. 

How do we get started and what can you expect!?

  1. Reach out to me!​ Fill out the quote request form below or request more information
  2. Let’s chat! I want to understand and discuss what makes the most sense for your Magical Vacation​
  3. Package review! We’ll take a look at different resort options, tickets, dining and other magical extras to make your vacation complete.
  4. Get that package reserved! A $200 deposit is all you need to start planning your vacation!
  5. Relax, Enjoy…and check your email!​​ You’ve got an expert helping you plan your vacation!
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Disney News, Disney Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World

2023 Walt Disney World Packages are available to book starting June 8th!

Taylor Jacey

Experience the Magic of Walt Disney World with a Vacation Package!

There is no denying – booking and planning a Disney vacation is complex! But that’s where I come in, I’m here to assist you with every step of the vacation planning process from finding the perfect resort to sharing tips and tricks before you leave to help you make the most of your personalized vacation!

How do we get started and what can you expect?

  1. Reach out to me!​ Fill out the quote request form below or request more information
  2. Let’s chat! I want to understand and discuss what makes the most sense for your Magical Vacation​
  3. Package review! We’ll take a look at different resort options, tickets, dining and other magical extras to make your vacation complete.
  4. Get that package reserved! A $200 deposit is all you need to start planning your vacation!
  5. Relax, Enjoy…and check your email!​​ You’ve got an expert helping you plan your vacation!
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Holidays at Disney, Shop Small

2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Taylor Jacey

This year I’ve noticed more than ever people wanting to support Small Businesses and Small Shops for their holiday shopping. So, in honor of Small Business Saturday, I wanted to put together a gift guide of some of my favorite small shops! These are in absolutely no particular order!

Once Upon a Cozy

Instagram: @onceuponacozy

Handmade crochet cozies and accessories! Dress up your morning coffee or your afternoon iced tea with their wide selection of designs!

Once Upon a Cozy also offers planner clips and adorable Monthly Mystery Mailers!

Happily Ever Tees

Instagram: @happilyevertees

Known mostly for their adorable T-Shirts, Happily Ever Tees also has greeting cards, patches, prints, stickers and my absolute favorite keychain design! When we bought our first house, I knew immediately i needed a Castle Suite keychain!

Wishes Candle Co

Instagram: @wishescandleco

I don’t know about you, but when I’m not in Disney I like to at least be surrounded by my favorite Disney smells! Wishes Candle Co has so many of my favorites and they’re topped with glitter (or maybe it’s Pixie Dust!)!! The candles have a great “burn life” and each one has a mystery pin inside for extra fun!

LilliBoo Bows

Instagram: @lilliboobows

Anything that looks like a Cast Member name tag always catches my eye and when i saw LilliBoo Bows, I HAD to have both the Cast Member tag Bow and Keychain with park map bows.

LilliBoo Bows does all different custom bow and keychain match-ups!

Magical Pop Co.

Instagram: @magicalpopco

Mickey and Minnie shaped keychains, badge holders and Popsockets in a wide selection of character and holiday designs!

They also have trinket boxes that are perfect for jewelry storage!

Pixie Lee & Co.

Instagram: @pixieleeandco

Some of my favorite Disney shirts have come from Pixie Lee & Co. including these holiday favorites!

In addition to shirts, Pixie Lee & Co. has Pixie Boxes that she puts together along with other small shops a few times a year to fit a seasonal theme!

Shimmering Splendid Ear Co

Instagram: @shimmeringsplendidearco

As a frequent Starbucks, and all things coffee lover, Straw Buddies are a fun way to make my drinks a little more magical! Shimmering Splendid Ear Co has a variety of designs some of which even offer interchangeable bows to make every drink instagramable!

Galactic Garden Arts

Instagram: @galactic_garden_arts

I had no idea how magical 3D Printers could be until i came upon Galactic Garden Arts! With a planter for each parks iconic feature, Galactic Garden Arts is giving me a reason to figure out how to keep succulents alive and dress up my office with more Disney Magic!

Classy Castle Co

Instagram: @classycastleco

As a HUGE Tangled fan- this Snuggly Duckling sign immediately caught my eye when I was scrolling through instagram! In addition to a variety of really cute signs, Classy Castle Co also has pins and stickers available in their Etsy shop!

Plan the Magic

Instagram: @planthemagic

After I re-branded to Taylor’s Adventures in Wonderland this year, it heightened my need for all Alice in Wonderland inspired accessories! When Plan the Magic announced that their 2021 planner was Alice and Wonderland theme, I absolutely had to grab one!

Did I miss any of your favorite Small Shops!? Drop the name and Instagram tag in the comments so we can check the out!

Disney Vacation Planning, Resorts, Walt Disney World

Art of Animation Resort

Taylor Jacey

Art of Animation Resort is all about its namesake, animation! When you walk in the lobby in Animation Hall you are greeted with wall of color on one side and Disney animation drawings on the other. If you continue through the lobby you will pass through the Ink and Paint Shop where you can get all your Walt Disney World merchandise.

Keep moving forward and your next stop will be the resorts quick service restaurant Landscape of Flavors. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Landscape of flavors has 4 unique cooking stations with rotating international favorites as well as mongolian barbeque, burgers, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, fresh smoothies and gelato.

I had some gelato on my last trip to Landscape of Flavor and it was absolutely to die for! So delicious!!

After you check out everything Animation Hall has to offer, you will walk out the side door past the arcade and the Finding Nemo area of the resort will be in front of you. The Finding Nemo area of the resort greets you with the Big Blue Pool which features your favorite disney songs playing underwater!

Look just to the right of The Big Blue Pool and you will find The Drop Off Pool Bar, a full-service bar for adults to grab a cocktail.

Keeping walking past the Big Blue pool and you will find Schoolyard Sprayground. A big hit with the little ones, Schoolyard Sprayground, a Finding Nemo themed splash zones features pop-up jets and gushing water.

Just past Schoolyard Sprawyground is The Righteous Reef Playground which leads to the walking/jogging trail that surrounds Hourglass Lake, as well as the bridge to Pop Century resort.

If you had walked to the right after heading out of Animation Hall instead of moving forward towards the Finding Nemo area, you will enter Cars themed area of the resort with a sign welcoming you to Radiator Springs.

Radiator Springs features 3 buildings of family suite rooms as well as the Cozy Cone pool area. Much more relaxed than the Big Blue pool, the Cozy Cone pool features cone-shaped cabanas around the Cozy Cone Motel swimming pool inspired by the hit movie Cars.

If you had walked to the left after heading out of Animation Hall, you will be created by Rafiki  entering the Lion King area of the resort. This area of the resort features 2 building of family suite rooms and the Elephant Graveyard.

Continue walking through the Lion King area of the resort and you will get to the Little Mermaid area of the resort. With 3 building of regular hotel style rooms, the Little mermaid area of the resort features the Flippin’ Fins pool with an Under the Sea Orchestra conducted by Sebastian.

This resort is a fantastic choice for anyone needing a little extra space with the family suites. It also provides a truly larger than life movie feel if you have a favorite movie that matches the theme of one of the resort areas.

Let’s not forget- Art of Animation Resort is on the Disney Skyliner- check out my post about Disney Transportation for more information on the Skyliner!

Is Art of Animation the perfect resort for your family? Reach out to me to learn more about a Walt Disney World Vacation!