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If you’re looking for a yummy but healthy breakfast or lunch on Disney property, Capt. Cooks has the best avocado toast! It is covered with fresh avocado, egg, arugula, tomatoes, goat cheese, salt & pepper. Definitely a must try if you’re at the Polynesian Resort! 
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is my favorite event of the year! The best part is the parade! Snow on Main Street, seeing your favorite Disney characters dressed in Christmas attire, Christmas music in the air, & sweet smells from the floats...it will give you all the Christmas feels!!
Zip Travel Tip! Take a battery powered re-chargable fan with you on your next trip! I am extremely hot natured and no matter what time of year it is, I always stay hot in Orlando. This fan is a lifesaver and helps me cool down in the heat! I throw it in my carry on and it stays with me in my backpack the entire trip! 
One of my favorite things to do at Walt Disney World during Christmas is to visit the deluxe resorts.  Each resort is decorated in it’s own unique way.  The Grand Floridian features a life sized gingerbread house in it’s lobby.  When you walk in, you can smell the gingerbread…yum!!  Here’s a time lapse video of how the magic happens at the Grand Floridian! https://youtu.be/Si2pcosZjbk
On a recent visit to Jamaica, we enjoyed the Club Mobay service that’s available as you enter and depart this beautiful country.  By adding the Club Mobay service to your vacation package, you get several exclusive benefits… - expedited arrival once you deplane - assistance with customs and immigration upon arrival and departure - lounge with access to restrooms, snacks, drinks {alcohol included}, showers, WiFi, children’s play area, etc. Be sure to ask your Memory Maker how you can include this amazing service on your next adventure to Jamaica!
Excellence Resorts are amazing properties scattered throughout Mexico and the Caribbean.  Each All Inclusive property is a great option for your next adults only getaway.  Within each resort is the Excellence Club - these are room categories that feature extra amenities and services just for Excellence Club guests.  These extra amenities are… - exclusive beach area with bar service - exclusive pool with lounge - amazing restaurant just for Excellence Club guests - fresh flowers in your room - special desert left in your room each evening - complimentary hydrotherapy service in the resort spa Ask your Memory Maker how you can make sure your next visit to Excellence Resorts includes the Excellence Club services!
Did you know that each Disney Park has a Baby Care Center? This is so helpful when traveling with little ones and is well hidden away from the crowds! They keep these centers stocked with anything you would need from onesies, medicine, formula, bottles, etc. Plus they have a nursing room for moms, a changing room, and a sitting room to let baby have a quiet place to rest from the parks! We loved this & we think you will too!! 
Disney’s Skyliner is now up and running! We tried this out to see if it really is a good mode of transportation, and we were happily surprised! The Skyliner transports from Art of Animation, Riviera Resort, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Caribbean Beach Resort, and Pop Century! It was surprisingly very fast and had a nice breeze blowing through it. The views were gorgeous and we were able to get to the park without fighting crowded buses! 
We are all about helping your family make the best memories that you will cherish forever! If you haven’t heard of Team Kelly, go look them up now at @heyteamkelly on instagram! They capture amazing videos and photos that are filled with so much magic! We have also partnered with them so we can share some extra magic with you! If you would like to do this for your family on your next vacation, use the code ZIP10 for a special discount!
Did you know we can book Orange Beach and Gulf Shores? The Lodge at Gulf State Park is right beside the State pier and is a great location right in between all of the fun!! This is also a Hilton property!
One question we often are asked is how do you know what is considered a “snack” on the Disney dining plan?  Just look for this little symbol at any dining location & this will let you know if it is a snack! 
Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival will be back in 2020! This special event starts March 4th and goes through June 1st! It will feature beautiful topiaries, yummy food, concerts, the incredible butterfly garden, plus so much more!! This is the perfect time to book & we would love to help you experience the beauty of Epcot in the Spring!
Are you looking for something to do in Magic Kingdom when the lines are a little longer and you are waiting on your FastPass+ return time? Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is a great way to pass the time and explore the park. If you stop by the Fire Department on Main Street a Cast Member can get you set up and ready to go! In this interactive card game you battle the villains to ultimately defeat Hades. Don’t forget that you can continue your game each time you return to Walt Disney World so you don’t have to do it all at once!
There are hidden Easter Eggs located all over Walt Disney World. One you may miss is found when you are exiting  Avatar Flight of Passage.  In the corridor on the lowest level, you may see three handprints in red paint.   These are the handprints and initials of James Cameron, the director of the Avatar film, Jon Landau, producer of Avatar, and Joe Rohde, lead Imagineer for Pandora and all of Animal Kingdom. This was their way of leaving their mark on Pandora: The World of Avatar after working so hard on it for all those years.
Aren’t these the cutest coke bottles from Star Wars; Galaxy’s Edge?! Just remember if you’re flying back home, TSA has banned these even from checked bags! 
The  Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno is a character breakfast that includes something for everyone. Currently scheduled to meet guests are Ariel, Prince Eric, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. Guests can choose from a variety of plated breakfast entrées, which may include: Frittata with roasted red peppers, prosciutto, onions, potatoes and Pecorino Romano cheese Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with bacon or sausage Breakfast calzone with scrambled eggs, cured meat and a blend of cheeses stuffed in an oven-baked dough and served with Sunday gravy Meals also includes seasonal fruit and freshly baked pastries for the table. If you are lucky and ask nicely Flynn may let you see what treasures are hidden in his satchel!
Have you attended one of Disney’s After Hours Events yet?? If not, let me tell you why! This separate ticketed event is definitely worth the splurge! There are no lines for rides, the park is so empty so this is a great time for pictures, plus included in the price is all of the bottles drinks, popcorn, and mickey bars you can eat!!
Don’t want to travel all the way to Bora Bora for the over the water bungalow experience? Disney’s Polynesian Resort features these bungalows that are super nice complete with a full kitchen and living room, plus your own little pool on the deck!  At night you have the perfect view of Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom and they even pipe in the music for you!  Such a magical experience for half the price!!
We are super excited about Universal’s new value hotel option; Universal’s Endless Summer Surfside Inn & Suites!! This is a great option if you want to stay on property but also want to stay in budget! One of my favorite perks is that they have an on-site Starbucks!! 
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios has opened to amazing reviews! This new land features Star Wars characters and details that fans will love!  Food and beverages can be found in several locations including Oga’s Cantina, Docking Bay 7 and the Milk Stand - offering blue and green milk! Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run is now open and Rise of the Resistance is scheduled to open December 5. For Smugglers Run, we highly recommend being a Pilot if you can. Gunner and Engineer are fun as well! This new land is full of merchandise opportunities including the Droid Depot where you can build an R or B series droid and Savi’s Workshop where you can make your own lightsaber! As these experiences are all very popular, ask your Memory Maker if you need to make advanced reservations for what you want to experience in Galaxy’s Edge.  Are you ready to visit Batuu???