Karissa Vander Waerdt, Affiliate of Academy Travel

06/11/2026

Ignore my terrible handwriting!

Did you know that the housekeeping at Disney resorts is called Mousekeeping?

Each morning before heading to the Disney Parks, we leave a Thank You card or an envelope for our mousekeeper with a tip. 💰

Customary tip amounts are $5-$10/night, depending on the size of the party and the room.

They are not allowed to take cash unless it's clearly marked for Mousekeeping, be sure to label in an envelope or on a card!

06/10/2026

Arguably the most famous woman in the world and she brings her childhood VHS copy of Toy Story to the Toy Story 5 Premier for Tom Hanks & Tim Allen to autograph. 🩷💚🩵❤️

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜

🌈 I'm incredibly proud to partner with inclusice organizations

Disneyland hosts Pride Nights
Walt Disney World adds Pride murals
Universal Orlando Resort sells Pride merchandise & donates a % of proceeds to LGBTQ non profits

06/01/2026

It's official 😍

Taylor Swift has collaborated with Disney/ Pixar to record a song for Toy Story 5️⃣ 🥳

05/26/2026

There's something new in all 4️⃣ parks at Walt Disney World...starting TODAY!🤩

05/23/2026

It's almost !

Lots of great deals and limited offerings! Email me at [email protected] for info!

05/10/2026

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you

05/03/2026

Happy reopening day Big Thunder Mountain 🚂.

This is my favorite 😍 ride at Magic Kingdom ✨️.

Maybe it's because the lower height requirement meant it was the first "big kid" coaster my kids could experience with us.

Maybe it's because at night you can see the fireworks over the castle from the ride.

Or maybe it's because our youngest has been saying "Wildest Ride in the Wilderness," since he was 18 months old.

01/23/2026

Happy travel ✈️ day, B Family!

This family is headed to Walt Disney World for their first trip, and grandpa, grandma, and an aunt are joining in the fun!

They're spending 6️⃣ nights at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, and visiting all 4️⃣ theme parks. 🎠🎪🎢🌳

They're really looking forward to Fantasmic 🎆 and Toy Story Land 🪀🎱

Have an amazing week!