By Travel Planner Vanessa
​My family was invited by dear friends of ours to join them on a once-in-a-lifetime VIP tour. It was hands down one of the BEST experiences of my life. It’s no secret that it is pricey, BUT we received the real VIP treatment. I’m now debating if we need to spend money on things like groceries and clothing going forward OR if we can just spend all of our money and all of our lives on VIP tours… Kidding. (Sort of). There were 10 of us total which is the maximum the tour allows per guide. We had 4 adults, 4 teenagers (17, 17, 15, and 14), and 2 children (10 and 9.) 

Truth be told, I hardly have any pictures to share, but for good reason. Pictures are not allowed behind the scenes where some of the VIP tour takes place. We got to see some cool places that most guests never get to see. Our VIP tour guide, Kelsey, was so attentive and catered to our every wish. The Disney magic (even through the excessive heat and humidity) was alive all day. 
We started the tour at 9:00 am at the entrance of the International Gateway of Epcot. As a reminder, valid park tickets and park reservations are still required. We visited all four parks after talking to Kelsey about our goals for the day. Of course we wanted to go on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot and Tron Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom as our number one goals. We went on two rides at Epcot (ride number 1 - Soarin' and ride number 2 - Guardians). True Cosmic Rewind fans will want to know that we got I Ran (So Far Away) by Flock of Seagulls as our song. #iykyk!  One of the best parts is that we entered the Lightning Lane for all rides and when we came out of Guardians, Kelsey had bottles of cold water for us. It was an amazing touch - did I mention it was surface-of-the sun HOT that day??
After we left Epcot, we headed over to Hollywood Studios. One of the best parts was that each time we got into our private van, it was already running and waiting for us with the air conditioning blasting for us. We were greeted with a snack basket filled with individual bags of several types of chips, packages of cookies, granola bars, etc. to choose from for the van rides throughout the day. 
After we arrived at Hollywood Studios, we started out on 3. Rock n Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith before heading to Star Wars land and riding  number 4 - Rise of the Resistance and number 5 - Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run. After we left there, we headed to Ride number 6 Slinky Dog Dash and number 7 - Toy Story Midway Mania! After these rides, more waters were waiting for us and we each got to choose a snack from a cart! Due to the heat, most of us chose a frozen novelty. Personally I love the frozen cup of lemonade and was so glad I could put the lid back on while we headed on to ride number 8, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. 
Our next stop was Magic Kingdom where we headed directly to ride number 9, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and number 10, Tron. It was worth the hype! We finished up Magic Kingdom with one last stop at ride number 11, Space Mountain. We were exhausted. And hot. And having the time of our lives! 
The final park of the day was Animal Kingdom. We had a LONG walk from where we entered behind Dinosaur and headed over to ride number 12, Expedition Everest. Kelsey was, again, waiting for us once we got off with ice cold bottles of water. We stayed well hydrated and full of snacks all day long thanks to Kelsey and the VIP tour interns. Our last stop of the day was ride number 13 - Avatar Flight of Passage. 
Kelsey gave each of us our own exclusive Disney VIP private tour pin to end our time with her. We were finished with this amazing itinerary by 4:30 p.m. We headed back to our resort, Swan Reserve, to relax for a bit, and get ready for our dinner we had planned at Biergarten. We also bought individual Lightning Lanes early that morning so we could go on Guardians of the Galaxy a second time. That time we got Disco Inferno! Our favorite song will always be September but we also like that one too!
⭐️PRO TIPS:⭐️ You may be wondering how we made it all day with 4 adults, 4 teenagers, and 2 kids without eating a real meal or having any meltdowns.. Here are some ways to plan your day with stamina in mind:
⭐️ Eat a huge meal before and after the tour hours ... We ate a huge breakfast at Amare at Swan Reserve where we were staying followed by a huge dinner at Biergarten in Epcot Germany. The snacks and water during the day were plentiful and really helped us get through the day. Note: we could have stopped for a meal if we wanted but decided the best bang for our buck was to eat before and after. If we had stopped to eat, it would have cut down on the number of rides we completed. 
⭐️ Wear comfortable shoes and have a back-up pair. I love my Hokas and they served me well. I had a back up pair of flip flops just in case I needed them. (I didn't). We were able to leave a bag in the van throughout the day
⭐️ Dress for the weather. Depending on the season, dress in layers, bring disposable ponchos in case of rain. Florida weather is predictably unpredictable. Wear lots of sunscreen on hot, sunny days.
⭐️ Take advantage of group bathroom breaks - everyone goes!!! Kelsey has great suggestions for bathrooms that were not busy so our entire group got in and out quickly
⭐️ If your goal is to accomplish as many rides as possible, avoid shows and character visits. Prepare younger children in advance for this. 
⭐️ Take advice from your VIP tour guide. They are the experts! Kelsey made it clear that ultimately we were in charge of the itinerary for the day but she gave us many helpful hints that maximized our time. The two youngest members of our group and one of the adults chose not to go on Space Mountain. Instead, they went on Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. Kelsey first scanned 7 of us on to Space Mountain and then brought them over to Buzz. We all met up afterwards - it was perfect timing and everyone was happy!
⭐️ Our VIP Tour guide, Kelsey, was professional, attentive, and nothing short of amazing. If you feel the same way about a Cast Member, be sure to pay them the ultimate compliment and complete a Cast Compliment found in your My Disney Experience app. My family LOVES to call out cast members for great service. Of course, we also tipped her at the end of the day, but I know that cast members also love reading the compliments as well. 
⭐️ Wondering how to make all of this a bit more affordable? The greater the number of people who can split the cost of the tour, the less expensive it will be per person. The cost of the tour is the same whether you have one person or ten. I would recommend going in a group of 10 adults and splitting the total cost by 10! It is still an expensive day but much more affordable than if you paid for the whole tour yourself. In addition, consider crowd levels when booking. VIP Tour pricing is cut in half during the less crowded times of the year vs. the busier and more expensive times of the year! 
🏆 I am a senior agent for Tink's Magical Vacations with 10 years of Disney travel planning experience. Please contact me at vanessa@tinksmagicalvacations.com and I can help you plan your dream Disney vacation!

By Tink's Travel Planner, Missy
I was lucky enough the go on the maiden voyage of the Disney Wish.  It is beautiful!  While there are a lot of amazing things to do for all ages on the ship, they do have plenty of adult only spaces.  ​

The Bayou is on Deck 3 and is the main bar.  It has a New Orleans theme and has live music.  The Hurricane is their signature drink. 
Nightingales is also on deck 3 and is very close to the Grand Hall.  It is themed after Cinderella.  It has a grand piano and live music.  A fun drink to try there is the Ice Bubbles Cocktail.  Your cocktail comes in an ice ball and they give you a little hammer to break it open.  
Also on Deck 3 is the Hyperspace Lounge.   This is a fully immersive Star Wars experience.  They have a fun drink menus with collectible cups you can purchase. You need a reservation to get in.  
Keg and Compass is on deck 5.  It is the sports bar on the ship.  It is a nautical themed pub.  It is beautiful.  The wood carvings are amazing.  They do have a menu for food that is not included in the cruise fare. 
The Rose is on deck 12 outside of Palo and Enchante.   The view is amazing.  It has floor to ceiling windows. Free The bar is very elegant.  You can find a very extensive wine list and signature cocktails. 
Deck 12 also has the quiet cove pool area.  Adults only.  It is in the back of the ship and no kids need to walk back there.  Unlike the other ships, where kids were able to walk through the adults sections.  There is a bar and the quiet cove cafe.  
There is a secret bourbon bar in Hook's Barbary where you can get a smoked old fashioned!

By Tink's Travel Planner, Heather
​The Disney Wish and Castaway Cay are full of water fun for kids both young and old. Hop on the Aquamouse for an adventure on a raft with Mickey and Minnie.  If lounging is more your style pull up a chair and watch the ocean on beautiful Castaway Cay. 

Family Pools
The family pool areas aboard the Disney Wish are very different from other ships.  The Wish includes six pools for families, a quiet pool, the waterslides and an adults only pool.  Of the six family pools, Mickey's and Minnie's pool are the largest pools of the collection of family pools.  They are on deck 11 and surrounded by deck chairs and have a great view of funnel vision where movies play both day and night.  The smaller pools, Daisy's and Pluto's pool mirror each other and are smaller pools and more shallow. The next level up on deck 12 are Donald's and Goofy's pools, again smaller pools and they mirror each other and overlook the main area of deck 12.  If you feel like walking the stairs you will find Chip and Dales Pool in a quiet area away from everyone.  It is located on deck 14 forward and very conveniently on the opposite side from Currents bar.  ​

Waterslides
There are 2 slides onboard the Wish, the side-a-saurus Rex and the Aquamouse.  The slide-a-saurus Rex is an enclosed slide with twists and turns on deck 12.  The aquamouse is an interactive slide with scenes from Mickey and minnie.  It goes over the boat and is a raft that is propelled like a water coaster.  

Castaway family beach 
The family beaches on Castaway are like no other. After you go past the snorkel lagoon you will find the family beach.  The water level gently slopes down and there are lifeguards posted for your safety.   Each area has lounge chairs that have a set of two chairs that sit up and two that lay down.  You can take the sit up chairs to the water and sit. Some of the sets of chairs have umbrellas for those that need some shade.  
For the kiddos big and small, Pelican plunge is right in the waters of the family beaches.  Pelican plunge is a great place to slide into the ocean! It has a slide and normally a line but the line moves quickly!   If you go to the end of the family beach near the entrance of the cabanas you have fast access to the bathrooms and Cookie's 2 BBQ for lunch.  ​

By Mindy, Senior Travel Planner
You’re adults traveling on Disney Cruise Line.  While you love everything Disney has to offer on the ship as far as world class service, rooms bigger than most other cruise lines and the Disney Characters, you would like to have a quiet day on the Beach without kids running around.  Where do you go?  Serenity Bay!  

My family has now sailed concierge twice with Disney Cruise Line. It is a simply spectacular experience! It can also be expensive. Prices to sail concierge will vary quite a bit based on your destination, cruise length and number of people in your stateroom – as well as which concierge stateroom you select. As much as my family LOVES to sail concierge, the reality is that our family budget just won’t allow for it every time we travel – however, there are many families to can, and do, sail concierge every time they travel! Here are the reasons why we (and they) do it – EVERY chance we get!
Early Booking of Activities and Experiences:  Shoreside Concierge Services accepts reservation requests from concierge guests 5 days prior to Platinum Castaway guests (guests who have sailed 10 times or more on Disney Cruise Line), giving those guests first option to book some of the most popular activities on board. Looking to secure that cabana on Castaway Cay or that character meet & greet? What about that appointment at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? Shoreside Concierge Services accepts, and books, those requests ahead of other guests – in the order they are received, beginning at midnight, 130 prior to sailing.
Early Boarding Time: Concierge guests are the very first guests to board the ship. If you are anything like me, when I am on vacation, the last thing I want to do is wait any longer than necessary for my vacation to begin! As a concierge guest, you will be the first to board the ship – AND at most cruise terminals, there is a VIP reserved waiting area, prior to embarkation! In addition, you will have your own special line for check in – whisking you away to your magical vacation ahead of all other guests! (I mean, what’s not to love about that?)
Concierge Embarkation Lunch: Now that you have boarded your magical Disney Cruise Line ship, ahead of all the other guests, you will have the option to attend a special concierge lunch. Concierge guests are seated and served with a similar sit down menu as the other restaurants, with your concierge team on hand to introduce themselves & make sure you have everything booked and ready for your vacation. At this lunch there are dedicated servers and bartenders & alcohol is included. 
The Concierge Lounge: All 5 Disney Cruise Line ships have concierge lounges. They are lovely spaces that are dedicated only to concierge guests. Lounges are open daily from 7am – 10pm and include “happy hour” (free alcohol) daily from 5pm to 10pm. In addition, throughout the day, there are food options (think tapas style) as well as desserts. You will always find at least one concierge host in the lounge. 
Concierge Hosts: Speaking of those Concierge Hosts – they are there ONLY for you – and the other concierge guests! They are there to help you with EVERY aspect of your vacation – NO NEED to EVER wait in line down in Guest Services! Do you want to add another excursion or on board activity to your itinerary? Simply head to the lounge and one of the hosts will assist you. Looking at apply a Disney Gift Card to your folio account? Yup! They can do that too! Want to schedule a spa service? Make a reservation at Palo or Remy? Yes & Yes! These spectacular hosts are there to make your cruise experience as seamless & magical as they can! Simply make your requests and, if they can do it for your family, they will! I honestly can not say enough about this amazing team – that has made our two 
concierge sailings the phenomenal experiences that they were!
Private Sun Deck: All five Disney Cruise Line ships offer a private sun deck. They all vary in size and what they offer (check out the gorgeous new Disney Wish concierge sun deck) – but this dedicated space is always quieter than the main deck and offers plenty of seating. You will also find them set up with sunscreen & towels.
Stateroom Amenities: Concierge staterooms vary by ship, but they all feature upgraded amenities. Enjoy upgraded linens and a pillow menu. That’s right – a pillow menu! Simply make your selection and your stateroom host delivers your preferred pillows! Sofas & chairs are upgraded in your stateroom as well as your bathroom décor. Also, look forward to your cabin fridge being stocked with Evian water, sodas and more!
Extra Internet: Do you have heavy usage teenagers like me? Disney offers all guests in concierge a little free internet. Concierge Staterooms will get 100mg free – and those Royal Suites? They get unlimited internet throughout the sailing. Seriously – unlimited! 
Special Dining Opportunities: Guests staying concierge that feature a dining room in their stateroom (typically all but the Deluxe Family) can get breakfast, lunch or dinner, delivered. Staying in the Royal Suite? You can get a Palo dinner service in your dining room! We took advantage of this on our last sailing! My group was all adults except for my 17 year old daughter (who happens to be a decent foodie) so we jumped at the pre fixe dinner from Palo in our room. It was simply wonderful!
Are you looking to sail on Disney Cruise Line? Contact us today and we can help you find the perfect itinerary & ship for your family!

​Disney Cruise Line Guests can now test 48 hours ahead of time for their Disney Cruise!

​Guests can test at home with eMed at home tests specific for travel. These tests are proctored and are accepted by Disney Cruise Line. 

 How it works: 
The process is very easy. After purchasing the tests do not open them when they arrive, wait till it is time to test. 

48 hours before your cruise scan the QR code on the outside of the box. You can scan this on your phone. Next, you must make an account with eMed to test and NAVICA to get your results. 

After creating your accounts, you must verify your name and birthday to begin. 

The call will begin and the proctor will give the test instructions. 

After you test you will wait for 15 minutes, the proctor leaves but you are still recorded. At this time you may get up and move around but you must be back at the 15 min mark. 

The proctor will rejoin the call and go over your results. They will confirm positive or negative results and they will be emailed to you. 

The whole process took less than an hour, from the start of making my account to when I received the email with my results. 

Overall, very easy.  ​They can be ordered here!

​Offering concierge level tips and advice, Tink’s Magical Vacations, LLC is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner agency and has a team of specialized planners who will steer you in the right direction so that your Disney vacation is ever more magical. But here are five reasons that you may NOT want to use one of their magical planners……….
You enjoy listening to hours of hold music.
Disney has great customer service, but sometimes speaking to someone that can assist you takes time. LOTS OF TIME. Like hours. Tink’s planners will wait (on your behalf) on hold, to speak with Disney cast members to apply newly released promotions to your vacation package, work on room bookings, or handle dining or technology issues. Sometimes for eight or more hours. But if you have the time to do this, and enjoy listening to hold music for long durations of time, then maybe using a travel planner is not for you. 
Getting up at 6am to make your dining reservations is something you look forward to doing. And you understand the process!
Did you know that Tink’s planners know how to prioritize which reservations to book first, because some restaurants may fill up quickly? 
Many, also, are willing to be up and ready to assist in making your dining requests on your behalf when your dining window opens! But if you prefer waking up early and know how to work through the system, then maybe using a travel planner is not for you. 
You trust everything that you read on Facebook is accurate.
Sometimes weeding through all the information posted online can seem daunting. It sounds so good; it must be true! Or is it?  Tink’s planners have a deep knowledge of Disney destinations and are able to answer questions and provide guidance, on a personal level. Not everything found on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc. is accurate, so having a trusted travel advisor on your team helps save you time and sort through the facts. But if you are thinking, “I got this!” then perhaps using a Tink’s planner is not for you.
You find Disney technology easy to navigate on your own.
One thing Disney is known for is their use of technology. From Magic Bands and the My Disney Experience account to the new Genie app, the technology is ever evolving. Do you know who to call when you have an issue? Do you know where to turn in the parks when you experience a problem with your app or your items are not linked? Understand how to use Genie+ and Individual Lightening Lane, and know the difference? No? You know who does know all this and more? Tink’s travel planners! And they will be happy to guide you! But if you are confident that you have the technology end of things down pat, then maybe using a travel planner isn’t for you.
You enjoy an impersonal vacation experience.
When you call Disney directly, you will get a different cast member every time. Disney cast members do not know you or your family, or any specific details of your vacation. Tink’s planners provide you with concierge service! They not only handle your vacation booking, but they also customize the itinerary based on the needs of your family (ages, budget, interests, etc.) to maximize the time you get to enjoy your vacation and alleviate the stress of planning. You also have a direct number to your specific agent who is aware 
of all the specifics of your trip. In addition, agents enjoy sending guests special items prior to their vacations, know at Tink’s as “pixie dusting.”  If none of this sounds like something you want and you prefer an impersonal approach to planning your vacation, then using a Tink’s planner is definitely not for you.

The goal of Tink’s agents is to provide you with a stress-free booking experience in planning, so that when you actually are set to travel, it is the most enjoyable trip you can possibly have. They keep up to date on the most accurate and up-to-the minute information at Disney World so that they can provide it to their guests. If none of the points above sound beneficial to you, and you prefer an impersonal approach to planning your vacation, then using a Tink’s planner is definitely not for you. However, if after reading this you are enlightened and realize the many wonderful benefits that Tink’s has to offer guests, please contact Tink’s to book your Walt Disney World vacation today!

"By Chief of Creative, Beth
If you are hankering to head down to the Walt Disney World® Resort, a fun time to do this is when Mickey holds court over his "Not-So-Scary" Halloween parties. Requiring a separate event ticket, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party officially begins after normal park operating hours from  7pm until midnight in Magic Kingdom.  The Party is held on 37 select nights starting on August 12 and through October 31st.  Ticket holders will be admitted to Magic Kingdom Park as early as 4pm on the valid date of their ticket - giving them even more time to enjoy their favorite rides before the event begins.  These date-specific event tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or park reservation.   

Dates of the Party are:
August: 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30.
September: 2, 5, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30.
October: 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21,23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31.

Your Tink's Travel Planner can start booking party tickets for guests of select hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort as early as May 12, 2022.  The advance purchase window is available to guests of ALL Disney-owned resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin (including Swan Reserve).  All other guests may purchase tickets beginning on May 18, 2022. These "Not-So-Scary" Halloween parties can sell out, so Tink's highly advises you to purchase well ahead of time!

As part of this limited capacity event, partygoers will encounter event-exclusive entertainment, will run into some notorious Disney villains, go trick or treating, enjoy some "frightfully" delicious food, and more!  Overlays themed for the occasion will return to several popular attractions, the Sanderson Sisters will put on an unforgettable "Hocus Pocus" stage show, the Headless Horseman will ride his ghostly horse down Main Street, U.S.A. before Mickey's Boo-To_You Halloween Parade, Disney characters in their "haunted" costumes will hold meet and greets,, and the Pumpkin King (Jack Skellington) will host "Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular" which is a a nighttime production featuring projections on Cinderella's Castle, special effects, and lighting mixed with fireworks, music, and Disney characters.  Wonderful "not so spooky" memories will be made in Magic Kingdom, of that we have no doubt!

Contact Tink's to book your "not-so-scary" tickets!  And then start deciding on your costumes!

 By Chief Creative Officer, Beth.
I am often asked what to pack for Disney Cruise Line vacations.  Quite obviously, the most important items you'll want to bring in your carryons are your travel documents (passports, etc), medical needs and prescriptions, eyeglasses, and other things you can't do without.  For clothes, you can find packing lists on the Disney Cruise Line site for various itineraries. 
   
When it comes to the "little" things that you place into the small corners of your luggage, listed below are some suggestions.  You might be able to find some of these items in the small stores onboard, or in a shop at a port of call, but I typically pack them in my bags ahead of time to save money, and also for piece of mind.

1.  First Aid items (I like to use the travel packet sizes) including band aids, aspirin, tylenol, motrin, immodium, neosporin, benedryl, dramamine and whatever else you typically use.  I also pack a small thermometer too.
2.  Gum -- because you can't buy gum onboard.
3.  Some dollar bills to tip for room service.  I've got twin teenagers and they LOVE to order room service. 
4. Small nightlight or glow sticks, or battery operated tea lights to leave in the stateroom bathroom, or on the floor near where someone might trip in the night while taking a bathroom break.
5.  A ziploc bag with some scissors, tape, a sharpie, super glue (my daughters use it for manicure emergencies!), and a few cable ties -- in case you are securing a Fish Extender outside your stateroom.
6. A ziploc bag with charging cables, charger, battery packs, earphones, and all the stuff you need to live a "smart" life.  Personally, I think a cruise is a time to "unplug" but I'm outvoted on that in my household.
7.  While you can buy laundry supplies onboard, I bring my own.  I pack a small ziploc bag with some laundry pods, fabric softener sheets,  wrinkle release spray.   I also bring a few clothespins too in case I hang something up in the shower, or clip the curtains together at night to shield out the light.
8.  A ziploc bag containing a miniature bottle of dawn dishwashing liquid and some sponges to wipe down things, including to wash our reusable bottles and straws.  
9.  Packing cubes: I use them in my luggage to help organize my clothes. Yup, each family member has a different color of packing cubes. It is super convenient to pull out the packing cubes and place into drawers. 
10.  In my carryon bag, I always pack an extra set of clothes in case something goes "south" with our family's travel plans and luggage goes missing. 
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In our twenty cruises with Mickey and Minnie, our family has never had a major issue with lost luggage, if anything, we tend to bring too many things (personally, I pack way too many shoe choices).  But, it is always good to expect the unexpected, and plan accordingly!  Most importantly, pack a sense of humor and have an awesome vacation on the High Seas!

Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland saw the addition of Genie, Genie+ and the Lightning Lane at the end of 2021 and all will continue in 2022! Lightning Lane allows you to skip the regular stand by line and is only accessible by booking a return time via Genie+ AND/OR by purchasing an Individual Lightning Lane return time.  Disney’s Genie+ is a ticket upgrade that gives you the ability to choose the next available time to arrive at a select number of attractions using the Lightning Lane entrance, as well as additional fun enhancements.  Disney’s Genie is a FREE addition to both mobile apps.  After answering a few questions about what you want to see and do in the park of your choice, Disney Genie “creates your best Disney day.”
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Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser opened on March 1, 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort, the new “Star Wars Hotel” is a revolutionary new experience described as “part live immersive theater, part themed environment, part culinary extravaganza, part real-life role-playing game”.  Included in the cost of this experience is a 2-night stay in a well-appointed cabin or suite, meals, valet parking and entry to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for your planetary excursion to Batuu. This would be a great add-on to a Walt Disney World stay OR a vacation all in itself!

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - This thrilling new family-friendly coaster is (FINALLY) scheduled to open on May 27, 2022 in Walt Disney World’s Epcot and will be one of the longest, fully enclosed coasters in the world.  Read more about this here!

The Wish will be taking its inaugural sailing in June of 2022!  The newest Disney Cruise Line ship will offer all the same innovative experiences you expect from Disney - including a Frozen-themed theatrical dining experience, a kids club area that will allow your superheros to train alongside some of their favorite Marvel characters, and the Aquamouse - the first ever Disney attraction at sea!  The Wish is available to book through May of 2023!  

By Tink's Senior Travel Planner, Meghan
Why use a Travel Planner for your next Disney destination vacation, especially when you have planned plenty of very successful vacations on your own in the past?  Today I will share with you  the top 5 reasons to use a Travel Planner that specializes in Disney destinations:

​Rocket and Groot received a message from the new Xandarian Outpost in Epcot. The Nova Core started disappearing while screaming for help, it looked like they were being rewinded through time and space until them, their outpost and Spaceship Earth were completely gone. Can you help the Guardians of the Galaxy save Epcot? 
From what we can tell in this short video, it appears that the Nova Core are building the first intergalactic outpost at Epcot. While this is all apart of the fictional story to immerse guests in the ride, the Xandarian outpost would transform World Showcase into a Cosmic World Showcase, showing guests intergalactic cultures such as those on Xandar, the home world of the Nova Core. 
Obviously, this exciting news for Marvel fans, especially Marvel fans on the east coast, as Avengers Campus is open at the Disneyland resort in California. But the questions for non-Marvel fans is; How much do you need to know about Guardians of the Galaxy to understand and enjoy the ride? Will this be an attraction you can skip out on if you’re not a Marvel fan? Only time will be able to answer these questions, but I’d put faith in Walt Disney Imagineering and their story telling abilities that will surely make the attraction enjoyable for anyone. If Cosmic Rewind is like anything like it’s Guardians of the Galaxy counterpart in Disneyland, it will be an enjoyable ride for anyone who enjoys thrills. 
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens at Epcot on May 27th, 2022 as a part of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. This attraction will become the largest indoor rollercoaster and features a reverse launch system, making it the first Disney roller coaster to do so. The carts also rotate 360 degrees so guests can focus on the action of the ride!
It is also rumored that Star-Lord and Gamora will be outside the ride greeting guests and singing along to songs from Star-Lord’s awesome mix just like the used to do in front of Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission: Breakout! In California Adventure at the Disneyland resort. Of course, this is just a rumor, but how would you feel about the Guardians of the Galaxy having a meet and great in Epcot to go with their ride?
Stay tuned as Tink’s Magical Vacations as we can not wait to bring you all of the excitement of this new attraction. 

1. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at a Skyliner resort! We stayed at Disney's Art of Animation Resort in a Lion King themed family suite.  It was perfect for our family, and being at a resort by the Skyliner was such a great, easy mode of transportation for us!

2. If you go with littles, take the grandparents (and the aunts and uncles) because it truly does take a village. Make those memories while you can! My kids LOVED having their grandparents with them! It was always a blessing having extra hands!

3. The Genie+ is totally worth the money if you utilize it correctly! It worked GREAT for us when we used it!  

4. Incorporate a rest day into your trip if possible. Sleep in on that rest day! Go to the pool, check out the resort activities, or spend time at Disney Springs. Everyone will appreciate the day of rest! In our case it worked out great because we were able to avoid a day of rain at the park because of a rest day!

5. Matching shirts. Hear me out. It makes packing and getting ready in the morning soooooo easy!

6. Don’t wait for a “slow” season at Disney, it really might not be a thing anymore -- it was definitely not slow as predicted!  Just take the trip when you can!

7. We did two single strollers as opposed to a double. If a double works for you, by all means bring your double but two single worked out great for us. We loved pushing them right onto the Disney Skyliner. If someone went back to the room with one kid, they still had a stroller and we did at the park too. If we ever split up, no one was without a stroller. Just good for thought, we liked it.

8. The magic is still there and in full swing!  Take. The. Trip.