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  When the calendar switched from October to November, so did the holidays at Walt Disney World. As of November 1 it is Christmas time and Karen McClintock, Food & Beverage Content Relations Manager, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts wrote a great article about all of the new treats that will be available for the holiday season. Like many of you, I absolutely love the holiday season at Disney Parks, especially all the festive food and drink. Our Walt Disney World chefs and mixologists have again created yummy treats and sips that will make your holiday visit to our parks, well, delicious! I pulled together a list of edible holiday highlights – just a few of my favorites from our park kitchens. Be sure to check out all the holiday offerings when you visit the parks and let us know your favorites!   Magic Kingdom Park Twice Upon a Cupcake – A confetti Christmas tree tops a vanilla cupcake with a red velvet hidden Mickey (Available at Main St

By: Disney Destinations October 21, 2020 Disney announced their early 2021 room discounts today.  Save up to 35% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights January 3 through April 17, 2021. Book through March 15, 2021. There’s so much to explore and enjoy when you stay at a Disney Resort hotel at Walt Disney World Resort.  Offer details >> Also, Florida Residents can enjoy special savings when they book through April 17, 2021.   Offer details >> Enjoy added peace of mind when booking! You can modify or cancel your reservation with extra flexibility through April 30, 2021.  See Important Details. The health and well-being of our Guests and Cast Members continues to be a top priority and we’ve implemented new measures to promote enhanced cleaning, physical distancing and reduced contact.  Important Details The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on the non-

  Capture Halloween and Holiday Memories with a Special Memory Maker Offer from Disney PhotoPass Service By: Disney Destinations October 16, 2020 Disney has just announced a great offer to extend your Memory Maker experience after you get home from your magical vacation. With spooktacular fall fun in full swing and the magic of the holiday season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time of year to capture memories with Disney PhotoPass Service. Beginning today, we’re introducing a special offer on our popular Memory Maker product that makes it even easier for guests to cherish all of the special moments they capture during their visits for the rest of the year! Memory Maker allows guests to download unlimited Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from their vacation, and when they activate their Memory Maker purchase any time now through November 30, 2020, they can download  all  of their Disney PhotoPass photos and videos captured through the end of 2020 (rather than the standard

        Photo by David Švihovec on Unsplash If you are like me, you can't travel anywhere without having the right apps for your destination. There are so many to choose from; here is a list of the ones I use most.   Airline App - Each airline these days has an app. These apps can be an asset for your boarding pass, an airport map, flight numbers, and flight status updates. Some even allow you to take a picture of your parking spot and even track your bag, so you know that it is on the plane, just like you.  Delta ,  American ,  Southwest ,  United ,  Frontier   Pro tip - A couple of great apps to watch for airfare deals are  Hopper  and  Google Flights;  you enter your round trip destination, your dates, then it will notify you when there is a price change in your airfare. These sites/apps can be an excellent reference tool, but I would still recommend you go directly to the airlines to book.   Flight Tracker App - I use  Flight Aware , it has been great for tracking my flights a

 What’s in our Disney backpack?         We have been traveling to Disney for more than 20 years and we have taken a backpack on every trip. Our backpack and the contents have changed over the years, but this is our current park packing list. Water Bottle A water bottle is great to have, it is hot in Florida, and hydration is usually the number one goal. Disney is installing more and more water bottle filling stations, and if you didn’t know you can get free ice water at most counter service locations.    Pro tip: Small water backpacks are great for kids, it is great for hydration and it helps limit the number of drinks you will buy in the parks.   Portable charger Portable chargers come in many forms these days, but they are a must-have when you are in the parks. The two major battery drains are the My Disney Experience App and the constant searching for a signal.   Hand sanitizer and extra facemask With the current climate, the world is in, it never hurts to have some hand sanitize

              Some new research shows that even the simple act of planning a vacation can boost your happiness and even increase your energy levels.   I was reading a recent survey , from researcher Michelle Gielan, showed that 97 percent of respondents reported having a trip planned makes them happier. Seventy-one percent of respondents felt greater levels of energy when they had a trip planned in the next six months.     I feel this research could not be more true. Having a trip on the books builds up your anticipation for that trip, it can give you the opportunity to tune out daily life's stresses for a moment when you think about your upcoming trip. It just gives you something to look forward too.    We have so much to do, explore, and experience in our own backyard and this has just the inspiration to help us plan your next trip. Let’s go there, soon