As we recently tackled a summer European adventure and are getting ready for a fall Costa Rican expedition, we thought it would be helpful to share some tips for planning an international trip. We are covering the steps to take at home before you depart so you can have a worry-free vacation, no matter where you are traveling!
With the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, we currently find ourselves reminiscing about the first time we read the Harry Potter book series, watched the films in marathon fashion and visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We might be Harry Potter-obsessed (as we watch Goblet of Fire on the tele as we type this blog)! If you haven’t guessed it already, this week’s Friday Fives will count down the five reasons the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort is an incredibly immersive theme park land that every Potterhead must experience at least once!
We are shifting gears to put the spotlight on another of our favorite Orlando vacation spots, Universal Orlando Resort. Home to three unique theme parks featuring more than 50 attractions, a variety of live entertainment and fun encounters with beloved characters, there’s a reason our clients are booking stand-alone trips to Universal or adding onto their Disney vacations with days added on to visit Universal. Today on the blog, we’re talking all about Universal Orlando Resort and why you should consider a trip!
There’s something special about Walt Disney World Resort at night - the bioluminescence of Pandora land in Animal Kingdom; the oversized Christmas lights hanging across Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios; strolling along Epcot’s World Showcase aglow; and of course, the granddaddy of them all, an illuminated Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. The afterhours undoubtedly elevate the theme and essence of certain attractions at the parks.
Today on the blog, we’re having fun with our Five Favorite Attractions to Experience at Night.
Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World can be overwhelming - whether it’s your first time or if you haven’t visited in a few years. Just thinking about the dozens of components unique to a Disney vacation that are not applicable to other locales can be intimidating. When is the right time to visit? Base or Park Hopper Tickets? Should I add a dining plan? Not to mention that Walt Disney World Resort is constantly evolving - there are new attractions, new special events and new resorts debuting every year.
Today on the blog, we’re helping break down the various steps to planning a Walt Disney World trip.
Although Halloween ended only two days ago and Thanksgiving is about three weeks away, it’s officially Christmas time at Walt Disney World Resort! In fact, Magic Kingdom has already transformed into a magical holiday wonderland after the last Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. But the Christmas spirit is not limited to Magic Kingdom; it can be found at all Disney theme parks and on-property resorts. The food. The music. The entertainment. The fantastical fireworks. There are many reasons that make Christmas at Walt Disney World the most wonderful time of year. Today on the blog, we’re sharing our top five reasons.
Last week, we talked about the differences and similarities between Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Both destinations offer a system allowing park visitors to bypass standby lines, lessening wait times and enhancing the guest experience. Of course, the way the systems work on the East and West Coast differ! You can read about Walt Disney World’s FastPass+ here. Today, we’re talking all about FASTPASS and MaxPass at Disneyland.
When faced with a decision to visit either Walt Disney World or Disneyland, you can’t make a bad choice between the “Happiest Place on Earth” and the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” Both parks put the spotlight on classic rides like Peter Pan’s Flight and it’s a small world, embrace the seasons with special events and programming, and offer families a special place to reconnect. Other than their locations on opposite coasts, there are some major differences between Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Today on the blog, we’re breaking down what makes each park unique.
If you’ve visited Walt Disney World Resort in the last five years, you’ve seen the majority of guests wearing colorful, plastic bands resembling smart watches on their wrists. That’s because in 2013 Walt Disney World technologically revolutionized the visitor experience with the introduction of MagicBands. MagicBands are your all-in-one digital theme park admission ticket, charging mechanism, hotel key and much more! In today’s blog post, we’re talking all about MagicBands - how to get them, when you get them and how to use them.
Magic Kingdom. Epcot. Hollywood Studios. Animal Kingdom. With more than 100 “attractions” to experience, it may seem as if a trip to Walt Disney World Resort must be limited to the four theme parks. But there is more to enjoy outside park boundaries, particularly for visitors staying for extended visits or for seasoned park-goers. We’ve compiled our five favorite things to do when we’re not riding Pirates of the Caribbean or eating our way around World Showcase!
Congratulations are in order! Disney Cruise Line was named the number one “Large Cruise Line” in 2018 according to Condé Nast Traveler readers. No surprise here as Disney Cruise Line has received this award for seven consecutive years.
Collectively, we’ve enjoyed more than 10 cruises with Disney, finding something new to experience and appreciating our tried-and-true favorites each time. Today, we’re sharing our five favorite things that make setting sail with Disney the ultimate vacation.
When staying at an on-property Walt Disney World Resort hotel, there are many exclusive benefits - including access to Disney’s Magical Express which is a convenient and money-saving perk, getting you to and from Orlando International Airport in Disney style!
Let’s explore how to get the most out of using Disney’s Magical Express.
You may have heard that Walt Disney World increased pricing on many snacks and drinks earlier this week. Significant hikes can be seen at outdoor kiosks and counter service restaurants on items like fountain drinks, bottled water and popcorn. Does this mean that prices for the Disney Dining Plan will go up in 2019? That has yet to be seen, and we’ll certainly keep you posted when we learn more.
While we wait to see how this plays out, we started thinking about our favorite savory and sweet treats found throughout Walt Disney World. Here are our five favorite snacks in no particular order- because how can one Mickey-shaped snack rank higher than another?
There are many highly-anticipated changes coming to Walt Disney World in the near future - a new Star Wars-themed land at Hollywood Studios along with an immersive galactic hotel, a new gondola transportation system connecting certain resorts with Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway at Epcot, and exciting new experiences like Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille attractions at Epcot as well as Tron at Magic Kingdom.
On October 16th of this year, a big change is coming to the way visitors purchase park tickets.
It’s officially fall - although the temperature may not feel like pumpkin season where you live. At the Magic Kingdom, it’s been fall since August 17, the first of this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties. We attended the September 11 party, and not surprisingly, we had a spook-tacular time. What’s not to love about an after-dark special event at our favorite Walt Disney World park?
Happy Friday! To celebrate the start of the weekend, we present the first of our Friday Fives - a weekly blog tackling various topics related to Disney Destinations and travel in general. Since we were at Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival last week, we thought it was perfect timing to share… our five favorite things we consumed at Food & Wine.
Hey there! We are beyond pumped that you found our website and our very first blog post. As Disney Destination experts, Beyond Imagination Vacations posts will feature: tips & tricks; fun stuff like our fave Mickey-shaped snacks; and planning strategies for Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise.
