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Staying in a Real-Life Castle on the Adventures by Disney Ireland Vacation

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On a guided group vacation to Ireland with Adventures by Disney, you can enjoy more than a few “pinch me” style moments. But, perhaps the most epic is staying three nights in an actual Irish castle!

This unforgettable experience is made even more special by the wealth of opportunities available on the castle grounds (some at an additional cost). From fishing to golfing to having an owl or hawk land straight on your arm, you won’t want to wake up from this dreamlike wonderland.

Watch as Adventures by Disney guest Keaton shows what it’s like to stay in a real-life castle in this video.

 

All the FUN, and superior customer service on all Adventures by Disney trips.  I can tell you first hand how this is a one of a kind experience!  I traveled through Germany with my son this summer on an Adventures by Disney and it was hands down the best trip I have ever taken.

Germany wasn’t even on my list of places to visit and now its one of my favorite places.  The memories, experiences that you can’t get as the general public and the friendships that were forged, this was an amazing few weeks!

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Disney Cruise and a Ginger Bread House!

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A few days ago we got off a Merry Time Christmas Cruise.  We spent Thanksgiving on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.  Needless to say, I am planning a new tradition that includes Sun, Islands and NOT COOKING on Thanksgiving!

We sailed on the Disney Dream and as soon as you entered the lobby you could SMELL the Gingerbread house!  It was incredible!  We had a blast!  It was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!  I cannot recommend it enough!

Disney Parks Blog has posted about a contest between Disney’s 4 ships.  Each has designed a house.  You can vote for your favorite!

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Check out the article here….

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/11/cast-your-vote-in-disney-cruise-lines-fifth-annual-gingerbread-house-competition/

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Good Morning America Visits Every Disney Resort Next Week for Mickey’s Birthday and #ShareYourEars

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It’s Mickey’s Worldwide Birthday Bash! Ginger Zee is bringing a Disney super-fan on the adventure of a lifetime as “Good Morning America” surprises viewers from a different Disney resort around the world each day, from November 12-16!

Along the way, they will share photos of themselves with Mickey ears from spectacular locations within the parks for #ShareYourEars – Disney’s campaign to donate $5, up to a total of $2 million, to Make-A-Wish for every public photo posted showing off Mickey Mouse ears on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #ShareYourEars.

They will also celebrate 90 years of Mickey Mouse as they count down to his big November 18th birthday. Throughout this journey, Ginger and the gang will experience what’s new and unique at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort.

Join Good Morning America 7-9 a.m. each day from November 12-16 on ABC as we celebrate 90 years of Mickey Mouse with Disney Parks and #ShareYourEars!

 

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Thats me and my Mom on a trip earlier this year.  Its our #shareyourears photo!

Which will you chose?

 

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Get Acquainted with Fierce, Furry and Feathered Animal Friends with Adventures by Disney

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With Adventures by Disney you can bottle-feed an Irish sheep. Go on an authentic African game drive. Learn how to harvest rice alongside a water buffalo in Laos. Saddle up for a cowboy style horse ride through an awe-inspiring Montana backdrop. And these are just a few of the amazing animal experiences you can have on a guided group tour with Adventures by Disney.

Whether they’re a bird lover, like to pet furry friends or want to marvel at predators as they run loose in the wild, there’s an Adventures by Disney trip that’s sure to make your wildlife wishes come true.

 

Adventures by Disney is truly an amazing experience.  You can have one of a kind experiences in over 40 different locations!  NO CHARACTERS!  Just the Disney Difference and Disney Customer Service everyone has come to know!

You have 2 Adventure Guides and get a local expert in each location.  Our guides anticipated everything!  They were incredible!

Adventures by Disney has the HIGHEST client repeat rate!  They must be doing something right!  I have been lucky enough to have been on 2 and I am eagerly researching my next destination!

Let us help you!  Contact a Mad Hatter Travel Adviser TODAY to start checking things

off your bucket list!

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First Look Inside the Reimagined World of Disney Stores

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Yesterday Disney Parks Blog shared two new collections arriving at the reimagined World of Disney stores in the Downtown Disney District in California and Disney Springs in Florida. As the projects near completion and the locations prepare for their grand re-openings next week, they want to provide you with a first glimpse of the World of Disney store at Downtown Disney. Check out the video below!

The reimagined World of Disney stores are being transformed into contemporary, distinctly Disney retail environments. The result will inspire guests with an unmatched selection of new products in a unique, dynamic setting. In addition to improved store layouts, new design elements will make guests feel like they are in an animator’s studio, paying tribute to Disney’s rich animation history.

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While exploring the shop, guests will discover classic draftsman desks with character animation sketches by Disney Legends. Photographs of animators, including Walt Disney’s original animators, known as the “Nine Old Men,” are displayed on large corkboards.

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It wouldn’t be a distinctly Disney creation without moments of Disney magic sprinkled throughout the shop. While guests have to wait until the grand reveal to experience the magic for themselves, these immersive surprises will spotlight classic Disney storytelling in new ways.

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Amid these enhancements, one thing remains the same: the unparalleled guest service provided by Disney cast members. The World of Disney cast will be sporting new looks consisting of modern-fit jeans and plaid shirts with iconic Mickey Mouse silhouettes.

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In addition to the design elements, the shops will feature a new way to bring home treasured souvenirs and memories from Disney vacations—in specially designed, reusable merchandise bags featuring classic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck. The World of Disney stores are the first merchandise locations throughout Disney Parks to offer these bags for $1, which are also environmentally friendly—made from 80% recycled materials. They will help contribute to the company’s broader goal of significantly reducing its use of single-use plastics by mid-2019.

While both World of Disney shops are currently open for guests, the grand reopenings are slated for October 26 in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort and October 27 in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort.

 

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*Photos and Content from the Disney Parks Blog

 

 

Toy Story Land Media Event COMING SOON!

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One Week!  In one week, I will board a plane and head to Orlando and attend Disney’s Toy Story Land Media Event!  I will get to be there BEFORE it opens to the public.  Excited is an understatement!

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I will check out the new Slinky Dog Coaster as well as the Alien Swirling Saucers.  If the saucers are anything like Maters Junkyard Jamboree in Disneyland, then its sure to be a blast and great for families!

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I am honored to be invited to this prestigious event!  I will be staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort!  I will be checking out Disney’s Incredible Summer Events!  Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for LIVE videos and lots of photos of the event!

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Monday’s

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magicmondayI love Mondays.  They are Magic!  I know that I am not in the norm with that one.  But my house is quiet on Mondays.  Everyone goes back to school or work and I am home, alone, in the quiet.

I work from home so having a house full of people is loud and chaotic and doesn’t afford me the time to get much done.  I have 3 kids, 4 if you count my husband, 3 cats and a dog.  Plus the numerous other people that come and go from my home.  I have a teenager, so friends and the boyfriend are always in and out.

Mondays mean routine returns.  I can think straight.  Working from home is both a blessing and a curse.  I am flexible and can work from anywhere.  Working from anywhere means sometimes I am working poolside at a hotel or beachside on an island or even from the Magic Kingdom at Disney World.  Working from home affords me the luxury of being able to travel to so many places.

But today its like the calm before the storm.  I am home, alone, in the quiet, drinking uninterrupted coffee.  I know that in just a few short days, my husband will be jumping on a plane and leaving me home with 3 kids.  A few days after that I take the kids and jump on a plane.  Ideally, and in a perfect world, we meet up and reunite our family in Florida for a long weekend.  But something always goes…..well just goes different!

I have one week to pack, prepare for a 5K, catch up on work, and check into the Polynesian in Florida for the runDisney Darkside race.  So plenty of time!  And that is the Magic of Mondays and coffee!

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