Brook Benton- Magical World Vacations

06/09/2026

Tech Tip Tuesday: Finding Disney Characters in the App ✨📱

Want to meet Mickey, Minnie, princesses, or your favorite Disney pals without wandering the parks hoping to spot them? 👀🏰

There's an easier way!

The My Disney Experience app can show you exactly where characters are meeting and what times they'll be there. 🙌

Here's how:

📱 Open the My Disney Experience app
🗺️ Tap the map icon
🐭 Change the map filter to "Characters" and the park you are planning to visit
✅ See character locations throughout the parks
⏰ Check meeting times and availability
🧭 You can even get directions

This is one of my favorite planning tips because it helps families spend less time searching and more time making magical memories!

✨ Bonus Tip: Character locations and times can change, so check the app throughout the day for the most up-to-date information (as their appearance times finish up for the day, they will no longer show available so checking mid day is always best if checking weeks ahead of time).

And if meeting characters is a top priority for your family, that's something I want to know before I build your vacation recommendations! Character lovers may benefit from different park strategies, Lightning Lane selections/ times, or even character dining experiences.

👇 Tell me: Who is the ONE Disney character your family has to meet every trip?

🐭 Mickey
👑 A Princess
💙 Stitch
❄️ Olaf
✨ Someone else?

06/08/2026

☕✨ 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 & 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 ✨☕
Disney adults... this one's for YOU. 👀☕🏰

Sure, Disney has amazing snacks, but can we talk about the coffee game for a minute?! Because some of the BEST treats at Walt Disney World come in a cup. 🤎 Pro Tip: on the ride down or before your trip, start acquiring plastic straws because you won't find those on Disney property.

A few of my favorite sips from around the property:

☕ S'mores Latte at Wilderness Lodge: Cozy, chocolatey, and basically tastes like sitting around a campfire in the Pacific Northwest.

🥣 Cold Brew Black Caf from Kat Saka's Kettle in Hollywood Studios: A Star Wars-inspired coffee that's as fun as it is delicious....Cocoa Puffs? Yep!

🇯🇲 Shakin' Jamaican from the Skyliner Hub at Caribbean Beach Resort: Smooth, refreshing, and a hidden gem many guests walk right past. I do mine with half and half and light vanilla syrup.

🍦 Chocolate Salted Caramel Cold Brew Float from Auntie Gravity's in Magic Kingdom: A coffee and ice cream combo? Say less. 😍

☕ Java Chip Frappuccino from Starbucks at Hollywood Studios:
A classic for those hot Florida afternoons.

🇫🇷 Café Glacé from Disney's Riviera Resort: A sophisticated frozen coffee that's worth a resort stop all on its own.

Now for the important question... 👇

Tell me your favorite Disney coffee that didn't make my list, or maybe one that did! ☕

💾 Save this post for your next Disney vacation and share it with your favorite coffee-loving Disney friend!

06/05/2026

✨ Fun Fact Friday ✨🏰🎆

Did you know you don't need a park ticket to enjoy one of the most magical parts of a Walt Disney World vacation?

📍Disney's Contemporary Resort, here you can watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks from several viewing areas around the resort—and Disney even pipes in the show's music so you can experience the magic almost exactly as if you were standing on Main Street!

🎶 As the soundtrack plays through the speakers and the fireworks light up the night sky over Cinderella Castle, you'll get a unique perspective that many guests don't even realize exists.

💡 Bonus Tip: The 4th-floor observation deck and select outdoor areas, like the Bay Lake Tower Bridge, around the resort are popular spots for fireworks viewing. It's a fantastic option for a non-park day, a resort-hopping evening, or after enjoying dinner at one of the Contemporary's restaurants.

And if you're staying at nearby Disney resorts, you may find other hidden fireworks viewing locations throughout Walt Disney World—including some that offer music piped in as well! ✨

Have you ever watched the fireworks from outside the parks? Tell me your favorite viewing spot below! ⬇️



✨🏰🎇

06/04/2026

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝑻𝒐 𝑫𝒐 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 💫 🏰

Dinner (or lunch, snacks, and breakfast 😉) with a view! This is one of my favorite things to do across property…..take a rest, kick back and listen to the sounds as you take in the views!!!

Btw, this became one of my new favorite salads at Disney World!! 😋

06/03/2026

✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈'𝐦 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 ✨🚢🎃

Today's quote is for a family of 4 sailing on a Disney Cruise Line Halloween on the High Seas cruise... and the pricing honestly stopped me in my tracks! 👀

𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀:

🕯️Halloween-themed entertainment
🎃Mickey & friends in special costumes
👻Spooky character meet-and-greets
🍬Trick-or-treat opportunities
🎶Halloween parties and activities
🎃Special décor throughout the ship

And thanks to Disney Cruise Line's current promotion, kids are sailing for 50% off on select sailings booked by June 14, 2026!

The total cruise fare for this family came in less than $3,000 for a Verandah Stateroom!

This is exactly why I always encourage families to ask for a quote—even if you're "just looking." Promotions can make a HUGE difference, and every sailing prices differently.

⏰ There's still a little time left to take advantage of this offer before it expires!

💌 Comment CRUISE below or send me a message, and let's see what magical sailing options are available for your family.

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06/03/2026

The BEST time is right now!! ❤️ 🏰 ✨

06/03/2026

This stage of life is the BEST and I will fight for that!! What’s been your favorite age to experience Disney?

06/02/2026

📱✨ Tech Tip Tuesday: Don't Sleep on the Universal Orlando App! ✨🎢

If you're heading to Universal Orlando Resort, one of the BEST planning tools is already sitting in your pocket... the Universal Orlando app! 👀

Here's what you can use it for:

🎢 Check ride wait times in real time
🗺️ Navigate the parks with an interactive map
🍔 Mobile order food at select locations
🎟️ Access and manage your tickets
📅 View park hours and entertainment schedules
🏰 Find character meet-and-greets and showtimes
🚶‍♀️ Locate restrooms, dining, attractions, and more

My favorite feature? 👇

Watching wait times throughout the day so you can pivot your plans and hit attractions when lines are shortest!

Need help planning your Universal vacation? From Express Pass to choosing the right resort and navigating Epic Universe, I've got you covered! ✨

05/30/2026

🚢🤩✨ 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮 ✨🤩🚢

Let’s have some trend fun with this one. What are your cruise “horror movies?” Comment here ⬇️!

***I do not own the music rights.

05/29/2026

🤯✨ 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 ✨🤯

Want to meet Disney characters without spending a huge chunk of your park day waiting in line? 👀

One of my favorite Disney planning hacks is booking a character meal! 🍽️✨

With character meet-and-greets no longer included with Lightning Lane Multi Pass, character dining can be a fantastic way to meet some of your favorite Disney pals while also enjoying a meal.

🐭 Meet characters while you eat
📸 Get photos and autographs
⏰ Save valuable park time for rides and attractions
🍳 Enjoy a fun breakfast, lunch, or dinner experience

For many families, it's one of the easiest ways to add character interactions to their vacation without standing in multiple character lines throughout the day.

👇 Tell me: If you could choose ONE character meal, which would it be?

👑 Cinderella's Royal Table
🐭 Chef Mickey's
🍽️ Tusker House
🌺 'Ohana
✨ Other (tell me below!)

𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧!!! Dining plans for kids ages 3-9 are FREE in 2026 when purchased by the adults in the party. This is HUGE!!