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Theme Parks to Visit

Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom is the original WDW theme park, capturing timeless enchantment with its iconic Cinderella Castle, beloved classic attractions, parades, spectacular fireworks, and fairy-tale adventures.

Featured Lands

The nostalgic entry point of the park, designed to look like a turn-of-the-century American town. It offers excellent shopping, dining, and the primary viewing area for parades and fireworks.

A tropical, jungle-themed area that is home to beloved classics like the Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Transporting guests to the untamed American Wild West. It features the high-speed thrills of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the Country Bear Musical Jamboree.

A colonial-era slice of history that houses the iconic Haunted Mansion and The Hall of Presidents.

The largest and most classic land, bringing Disney fairy tales to life. It’s packed with attractions for all ages, including Peter Pan’s Flight, ‘it’s a small world”, and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. 

A retro-futuristic space-age land featuring Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and the high-speed TRON Lightcycle / Run.

Special Ticket Events

  • Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
    Runs August - October
  • Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
    Runs November + December
  • After Hours
    Runs throughout the year

My Recommendations

  • Recommended Time to Experience Magic Kingdom Park:
    2+ Days
  • Rachel’s Favorite Dining Location:
    Be Our Guest in Beast’s Castle
  • Rachel’s Favorite Attraction:
    Tron Lightcycle / Run
EPCOT

EPCOT

EPCOT celebrates innovation, imagination, and culture that blends thrilling attractions, fascinating technological experiences, international cuisine, and cultural exploration around the World Showcase.

Featured Lands

This area circles the 1.25-mile lagoon and features 11 permanent country pavilions, each offering authentic, international shopping, dining, and cultural experiences.

Focuses on space and thrill attractions, including Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Test Track.

Dedicated to the balance of the natural world, featuring The Land (Soarin’) pavilion and the Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana walkthrough.

The park’s central hub, anchored by the iconic Spaceship Earth ride, as well as festival areas and gathering spaces. 

Annual Festival Seasons

  • Festival of the Arts
  • Flower and Garden Festival
  • Food and Wine Festival
  • International Festival of the Holidays

My Recommendations

  • Recommended Time to Experience EPCOT:
    1+ Days
  • Rachel’s Favorite Dining Location:
    Teppan Edo
  • Rachel’s Favorite Attraction:
    Soarin’ Around the World
Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios

The smallest but most action-packed park, Hollywood Studios is home to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, and classic Hollywood. From thrilling rides and amazing stage shows to a nighttime spectacular, it is a blockbuster day of adventure and action.

Featured Lands

Transport yourself to the planet Batuu to live out your own space saga.

Key Attractions: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.

Experiences: Build your own custom lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop or customize a droid at the Droid Depot.

Dining: Sip galactic concoctions at Oga’s Cantina.

Shrink to the size of a toy and explore Andy’s backyard.

Key Attractions: Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania!, and Alien Swirling Saucers.

Dining: Grab a bite at the popular quick-service spot Woody’s Lunch Box.

Inspired by classic Burbank animation studios, this area includes the newly updated Animation Courtyard.

Key Attractions: Walt Disney Presents and Mickey & Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams.

Experiences: Features the Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! show, animation classes, and “Off the Page” where you can meet various Disney characters like Mulan and Rapunzel.

A whimsical area surrounding a lagoon, featuring classic mid-century California architecture.

Key Attractions: Star Tours – The Adventure Continues, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!, and For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration.

Dining: 50’s Prime Time Café and Dockside Diner.

The place to go for thrills and the glitz of old Hollywood.

Key Attractions: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets

Dining: The Hollywood Brown Derby.

This area is currently seeing major redevelopment as Disney transforms the former Muppets Courtyard into a brand-new Monstropolis land. 

Current Highlights: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway (located in the adjacent Hollywood Boulevard/Chinese Theater).

Upcoming: The first-ever Monsters, Inc.-themed suspended roller coaster.

Annual Festival Seasons

  • Festival of the Arts
  • Flower and Garden Festival
  • Food and Wine Festival
  • International Festival of the Holidays

My Recommendations

  • Recommended Time to Experience Hollywood Studios:
    1+ Days
  • Rachel’s Favorite Dining Location:
    50’s Primetime Cafe
  • Rachel’s Favorite Attraction:
    Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom takes you from the savannas of Africa to the jungles of Asia, and the bioluminescent beauty of Pandora. It is a wild day of culture, creatures, and fun.

Featured Lands

The World of Avatar: Based on the blockbuster film, this bioluminescent landscape features the park’s premier attractions, Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey.

Centered around the bustling village of Harambe, it offers the beloved Kilimanjaro Safaris and the Festival of the Lion King stage show.

Set in the mythical kingdom of Anandapur, this area boasts the thrilling Expedition Everest coaster and Kali River Rapids.

The lush, central hub of the park featuring the iconic Tree of Life, the Winged Encounters bird show, and character meet-and-greets at Adventurers Outpost.

The park’s lush, plant-filled entryway that serves as a quiet sanctuary with wandering animal exhibits, including anteaters and babirusas.
Accessible via the Wildlife Express Train, this area features a petting zoo, veterinary exhibits, and the new Bluey’s Wild World.

Annual Festival Seasons

  • Festival of the Arts
  • Flower and Garden Festival
  • Food and Wine Festival
  • International Festival of the Holidays

My Recommendations

  • Recommended Time to Experience Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
    1 Day
  • Rachel’s Favorite Dining Location:
    Yak and Yeti
  • Rachel’s Favorite Attraction:
    Expedition Everest

What about Harry Potter?!
It’s a common misconception that Harry Potter is at Walt Disney World. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is actually across town at Universal Studios Orlando. I do book this as well!

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Hotels to Stay

Enchanting Extras and Add-Ons

With more than 100 enchanting extras, there are so many ways to add some more magic to your vacation. Here are a few of the most popular.

A premium, fully guided experience with a Disney VIP Tour Guide. Skip the lines, park hop seamlessly, and get a custom itinerary for up to 10 guests.

A royal makeover for kids ages 3–12 at the Magic Kingdom, featuring hairstyling, makeup, accessories, and the option to choose a princess or knight costume. A truly magical memory!

Build a custom lightsaber in an immersive, story-driven experience at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Intended for guests ages 5 and older.

Create your own interactive droid at Galaxy’s Edge. This is fun for all ages and makes a great souvenir!

Professional Planning Services for Walt Disney World

When you hire me to plan your Disney Cruise Line vacation, here is what you can expect.

For additional guests (if applicable).

(Subject to availability and vacation requirements)

  • Advanced Dining Reservations
  • Enchanting Extras
  • Reservations
  • Special Ticket Events
  • Private VIP Tours
  • Private Vehicle Transfers

(Subject to availability and vacation requirements)

  • Advanced Dining Reservations
  • Enchanting Extras
  • Private VIP Tours
  • Ordering MagicBand+
  • Lightning Lane Booking Reminders
  • Final Payment Date

I post travel tips and tricks, park announcements, and lots of other BIG FUN!

I teach my travelers about all of the Disney technology, including the My Disney Experience app, current terms and processes for Lightning Lanes, Virtual Queues, and more!

Delivered to your family a few weeks prior to the start of your vacation, including:

  • Lightning Lane Recommendations
  • Park Touring Tips
  • Technology Guidelines

To ensure smooth arrival and departure for your vacation.

For general questions emergencies, and to be excited with you!

Your Luxury Disney Travel Planning Timeline

Inquire

Once you’re ready to start planning your Disney experience, schedule a complimentary phone or Zoom call via my Calendly link found here or on my social media platforms. This discovery conversation is required for us to work together.

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Initial Discovery Meeting

This is when I learn all about your family, travel preferences, and the vision you have for your luxury vacation. Prepare for me to ask questions about your desired experiences, accommodations, and special occasions like honeymoons or anniversaries. Don’t hesitate to come with questions of your own!

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Trip Research & Proposals
Now it’s my time to get to work matching your feedback to the right premium experience, destination, and vacation package for you! I use my expertise – not only as your travel professional, but a mom, a runDisney athlete, and a daughter who has been the point person for dozens of multigenerational vacations – to build and present your customized vacation package options. As part of our Discovery Meeting, I will give you a time frame in which to expect your proposal. Once delivered, please be prepared to pay your deposit within 1-3 days.
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Tweaks & Revise

After you review your luxury proposal, we’ll make necessary adjustments based on your personal preferences and lock in your official plan.

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Book Your Vacation

Once you’ve made a decision, I will send over my “next steps to book” emails, and your vacation is officially in motion! I will be there for you step by step from now until you return home. All that’s left for you to do is get the countdown started!

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 321 rule is a handy packing guideline that Disney veterans swear by. It stands for 3 pairs of shoes, 2 weeks’ worth of snacks, and 1 poncho per person. The idea is to pack smart, stay comfortable, and always be prepared for Florida rain. It sounds simple, but trust me, the families who follow it have a noticeably smoother trip than the ones who show up unprepared for a 2 pm downpour.

The 60 10 rule is a touring strategy that helps families pace themselves through a Disney day. The idea is to walk for about 60 minutes, then take a 10-minute break, whether that is grabbing a snack, sitting in the shade, or just slowing down for a moment. Disney days are long, and the parks are big. Families who pace themselves like this almost always have more energy for the evening shows and fireworks, which are honestly some of the most magical moments of the whole trip.
The 120 rule is all about Advanced Dining Reservations. Pre-COVID, dining and extras reservations were booked 120 days before check-in. Now, Disney allows guests to book dining 60 days before their trip, but on-property resort guests get a 10-day booking window added on top of that, giving them up to 70 days out. The “120” rule pays homage to that old timeline, but the concept is still important! The early bird gets the worm. We need to get things booked as soon as the windows open. When you work with me, I handle all of this for you so you never have to set an alarm at 6 am to grab a Be Our Guest reservation yourself.
The 2 pm rule is a strategy that seasoned Disney visitors swear by. The idea is simple: arrive at the park right when it opens, hit your must-do rides in the morning when crowds are lightest, then head back to your resort around 2 pm for a rest, a swim, or a nap. You come back in the evening refreshed, and that’s when the parks are honestly at their most magical, with the fireworks, the lights, and way shorter wait times. It sounds simple, but it genuinely changes the whole trip.
If budget is a priority, August and September are your best bets. August and September are hot, but come with the lowest crowds and lowest hotel rates. Kids are back in school, and the summer rush is completely over. You’ll find lower resort prices, shorter wait times, and better availability for dining and experiences. Rachel can help you find the best value windows and any current promotions running during those months.
A code 70 is Disney’s internal code used when a park has reached maximum capacity and has to temporarily stop letting new guests in. It’s rare, but it does happen on the busiest days of the year, like holidays and spring break weekends. If you’re not already inside the park when a code 70 is called, you’ll have to wait until capacity drops before you can enter. The best way to avoid this? Travel during off-peak times and get to the park early. Rachel can help you pick travel dates where code 70 is the last thing you’ll need to worry about.

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