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Disneyland is a place that means something different to everyone.For some people, it doesn’t mean much.. and that’s OK. ...
07/17/2025

Disneyland is a place that means something different to everyone.
For some people, it doesn’t mean much.. and that’s OK. They just haven’t discovered the magic yet 😉
But for others, it means everything.

It’s where they made their first core memories together as a family.
Where someone said, “Yes, I will marry you.”
Where baby announcement photos were taken.
Where a toddler took her first steps holding her mamas hands.
Where a little boy met his idol, Spiderman - a real-life superhero.
Where a little girl didn't just dress up like a Princess, but truly became a Princess.
It’s where teenagers laughed and explored freely like they were kids again, while their parents knew that they were in a safe space - and maybe their parents even felt like little kids again too.

It’s where friendships form that transition into Disney besties.
It's where adults can go on trips without kids and feel young again.

For some, it’s a place of pure acceptance.
A place where, no matter who you are in the real world or what challenges you face, you can feel free, truly free, to be yourself.

For me? It means all of that and more.
It’s where I can wear a tulle skirt and the most colorful outfit imaginable… and fit right in.
It’s where I can share belly laughs with my children, high-five them after they face their fears, and feel joy in the deepest part of my soul.
It’s where I can have meaningful adult conversations while still feeling like a carefree kid.
It’s where I can simply sit, be still, live in the moment, absorb the energy… and let the magic melt away my worries, my insecurities, and all of the problems in the world.
It fills me up with an unstoppable, magical energy so I can go home and keep moving forward.

And in recent years, it’s become something even bigger.
It’s now a place where I get to make a difference.
To play a part in other families creating magical memories of their own.
To know that in some small way, I’ve been part of their story.
To say that I was the owner of the top Disneyland agency in all of Canada, something I never imagined would be possible.

It’s where I found my people. My incredible team of Disney besties, the amazing clients who’ve become friends, and the community that’s grown along the way.
The memories I’ve made here are core ones.

And to think… it all started not just with a mouse...
But with a man who had a vision.
A man who dared to believe.
A man took a leap, not knowing if he’d succeed.
But he did.
And just look at it now ✨

From my heart to yours, enjoy this special collection of Disneyland photos that I have taken over the last few years.

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Walt Disney World & Epic Universe Trip RecapLeg 1 of our summer trip has come to a close, so here’s a little recap & som...
07/05/2025

Walt Disney World & Epic Universe Trip Recap

Leg 1 of our summer trip has come to a close, so here’s a little recap & some general takeaways!

What we did:
6 nights at Walt Disney World (2 nights at Riviera Resort, 1 night at Bay Lake Tower, 3 nights at Wilderness Lodge)
Disney Dining Plan attached to our Wilderness reservation (3 nights worth)

3 full Disney park days + 1 evening
2 waterparks
1 full day at Epic Universe, Universals newest theme park

Dinners at Roundup Rodeo, 1900 Park Fare, Trattoria Al Forno & Summer House on the Lake

Lightning Lane Multi Pass for every park day + Single Passes throughout our days

☀️Let’s talk about the heat!

I felt pretty confident with everything I’ve learnt over the years & I was right - we were well prepared with breathable athletic clothing, misting fans, high powered handheld fans and UV umbrellas. We also had electrolytes. We used the neck fans minimally as they weren’t powerful enough to beat the heat, and we never remembered the cooling towels so those weren’t used at all. The game changer was the outfits + UV umbrellas. The umbrellas did double duty in the evenings for the inevitable rain showers. We also took a break from about 2pm-6pm each day which made a huge difference for our evening stamina.

⚡️Lightning Lane Multi Pass & Single Pass

I LOVE the new system at Walt Disney World. It’s been out for just under a year and I absolutely love it. I love walking into the parks knowing I have 3 rides reserved. I love that you can only hold a max of 3 at a time, which makes getting LLs in the evening so much easier than usual. I never had an issue modifying to snag an earlier time. We were so efficient with our LLs because of the modification success and we never had to zig zag or circle the park as we were able to line up locations so well. I also love that Disney Resort guests get first dibs at booking Lightning Lanes 7 days in advance. We did every single ride we wanted, with no waits! Was it crowded? Maybe, probably? But I didn’t notice because we never waited for a ride thanks to Lightning Lane Multi & Single Pass.

🍽️ Food!

If you were following my stories, you know that we loved having the Disney Dining Plan for the last 3 nights. We came out far ahead of what we paid for the dining plan, thanks to our choices. I will be adding a ton of tips to my Walt Disney World client guide about this!

We loved 1900 Park Fare & Roundup Rodeo. Trattoria Al Forno was great but I didn’t love the lasagna that everyone raves about (it’s the Italian in me - nothing can beat my Nonnas lasagna).

We used our snack credits for foods to cool us down! Blue Milk in Galaxy’s Edge, ice cream sundaes in Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom.

🪐 Epic Universe

I have too much to share! So much that I had to stop sharing stories and will share over a number of days when I’m home. There’s great, good and disappointing - but I’ll say that Express is a MUST or you need to set your expectations LOW. Ask me questions if you have any specifics!

✨ Overall, we had such a great time with little pressure as we knew we will be back in February for a longer trip (in fact, we booked our resort for our February trip while we were here this week! Any guesses where we are staying?)

Would I come again in the heat of July? I would actually. We knew how to pace ourselves and most importantly, to be proactive in keeping our temperatures down and not waiting until we were overheating.

🌎 Do you have any questions about Walt Disney World or Epic Universe?

06/29/2025
And we are off!The kids, my mom & I are kicking off summer with a trip to Walt Disney World! We are braving the summer h...
06/28/2025

And we are off!

The kids, my mom & I are kicking off summer with a trip to Walt Disney World! We are braving the summer heat & humidity to make memories together in our happiest place!

It’s a relaxed trip, with minimal expectations as we will be back in February for a more focused ride trip.

Our plans for this week include…

🏩 Split stays at Riviera Resort (2 nights), Bay Lake Tower (1 night) & Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge (3 nights)
🎢 Early entry at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios, with lots of hopping to Epcot to ride Guardians
💦 Both waterparks to take advantage of free entry on check in day + both being open right now, as it’s usually only one at a time
🍽️ Disney Dining Plan for our Boulder Ridge stay - we LOVE the dining plan but it didn’t make sense to have it for the length of trip since we are arrive late tonight and spending a full day away on Monday, but the benefit of a split stay is that we can pick and choose when to add the dining plan
🍔 We have reservations at 1900 Park Fare, Roundup Rodeo and Trattoria Al Forno, all of which are great dining plan value!

🐉 Remember what I said about being away all day Monday? We are heading to Universal to visit the brand new Epic Universe! We have a long, full day planned and we have a room booked at Stella Nova Resort to get early park entry and have a day room/pool available for a mid day break

🌎 Our trip doesn’t end there ~ check out the last photo to see where we head on Friday!

➗ Now for the skill testing question… who is really going on vacation here: me with the kids, or my husband who is staying home working m-f but will be golfing, socializing and hosting a work party while we are away? This question is not rhetorical 😉

💕 If you have any questions, things you want me to explain first hand while I’m destination, or anything you’re really hoping to see from Walt Disney World, Epic and my final destination please comment below!

Pinch me! I’ve been invited to preview the brand new ship, Disney Destiny in November! Thank you to everyone who has sho...
06/26/2025

Pinch me!

I’ve been invited to preview the brand new ship, Disney Destiny in November!

Thank you to everyone who has shown their support towards a small Canadian travel agency by booking your cruise & other Disney travel through Glow With Me Adventures 💖

Without your ongoing support I would not have received this invite! Every single like, comment, share, social media tag, review, referral & of course booking truly means the world to me!

I had to choose Team Hero or Team Villain in order to RSVP.

What would you choose?

✨Do you want Oogie Boogie Bash tickets before they disappear? Swipe right for our top tips on securing yours! ✨Drop Date...
06/25/2025

✨Do you want Oogie Boogie Bash tickets before they disappear? Swipe right for our top tips on securing yours! ✨

Drop Dates:

🎃June 24: Inspire Magic Key Holders
🎃June 25: All Other Magic Key Holders
🎃June 26: General Public

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👻"Mmmm, my, my...what have we here?" Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash, Disneyland's special ticketed Halloween Party go on ...
06/24/2025

👻"Mmmm, my, my...what have we here?" Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash, Disneyland's special ticketed Halloween Party go on sale THIS WEEK! If you're visiting during the spooky season and wondering whether Oogie Boogie Bash is right for you - we've got you covered! Stephanie Stark - Glow With Me Adventures
& I have both attended multiple times and we are sharing what you need to know when deciding if OBB is right for you!

Oogie Boogie Bash - What You Need To Know:
🎃 Held most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from Aug 17-October 31, with admission starting at 3:00pm (party is 6-11pm)
👻Access to most Disney California Adventure Attractions (with shorter line-ups)
🎃 Trick or Treating - Disney Style! Treat trails themed to Disney Villain favourites!
👻 Frightfully Fun Parade starring Mickey, Minnie and Disney Villains
🎃 Character appearances in their Halloween outfits!
👻Villains Grove, a walk-through world with spooky lighting, projection and sound
🎃 Unlimited digital downloads of Disney Photopass photos from the night
👻 Tons of Halloween decor, lighting, music and effects!

Those Who Should Consider Attending:
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Families with School-Aged Kids - what kids don't love dressing up in costumes & trick-or-treating with Disney Villains!
🍸Disney Adults - with rare character meet-and-greets, festive cocktails, treats & eats and the chance to bend the typical Disney rules and DRESS IN FULL COSTUME in the park, this is a Disney adults paradise!
👻Halloween Lovers - from special character costumes,spooky 'Villians Grove' to the 'Frightfully Fun Parade', it's truly a Halloween lovers delight!

You Can Likely Skip It If:
💸It Doesn't Fit the Budget - With ticket prices ranging from $139-$199 USD per person it's an investment, especially for families or those who are already have multi-day tickets for the Parks!
😴You Have Young Kids or Early Sleepers - it's a night-time party, so you might feel you're not getting your money's worth if the kiddos can't make it past 8pm!
🎢You're More Ride Focussed - the main draw of this party is the entertainment, characters and atmosphere. While ride lines can be shorter during the event, we'd save the money and add an extra park day for more thrills!
🎃The Regular Halloween Offerings in the Parks Are Enough - Disneyland celebrates the festive fall season with Halloween decor, treats and even ride overlays - all of which are included with regular admission to the Parks. If a little touch of Halloween with your visit is all you're looking for, you'll be satisfied without the party!

🦇Are you hoping to attend Oogie Boogie Bash this year? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

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