Brenda Long - Vacation Planner affiliated with MEI-Mouse Fan Travel

08/17/2026

Sometimes the best Disney trips are the ones you didn’t spend a year planning. ❤️

Maybe you’ve been scrolling through old vacation pictures and suddenly miss walking down Main Street. Maybe your kids have grown three inches since the last time they hugged Mickey. Maybe you’d give just about anything for a few days where someone else cooks dinner, makes the bed, and your biggest decision is whether to watch the fireworks or squeeze in one more ride.

Or maybe a Disney Cruise sounds pretty wonderful right about now. 😉

If that little voice in the back of your head has been saying, **“What if we just went?”** this might actually be a good time to listen to it.

There are some really nice last-minute Disney offers available right now, both at Walt Disney World and on select Disney Cruise Line sailings. And “last minute” doesn’t necessarily mean next weekend. There are opportunities over the next several weeks that could make a spontaneous fall getaway a lot more doable than you might expect.

I’m always happy to play around with dates and numbers and see what might work for your family. There’s absolutely no obligation if we look and decide it’s not the right time.

But sometimes?

The right time to make a few more Disney memories is simply **sooner than you thought.** ✨

If you’ve been thinking about it, send me a message. I’d be happy to see what kind of Pixie Dust we can find.

06/02/2026

EXCLUSIVE MEI-TRAVEL ROYAL CARIBBEAN OFFER!
Receive a $500 OBC when you book a Grand Suite or above on Symphony of the Seas sailing from Galveston!
Valid on all sailings departing on Symphony of the Seas between July 4 – December 20, 2026.
Hurry must book by June 26 or this SUITE offer will be gone! Email me today at [email protected] or visit me online here: https://mei-travel.com/free-travel-agent/brenda-long

05/31/2026

Fresh off the Disney Magic in Alaska… and wow. ❄️🚢

Glaciers drifting past the ship. Whale watching surrounded by mountains. Riding the Yukon Railway through scenery that honestly didn't look real. And yes… plenty of Disney magic mixed in.

I just put together a photo recap with highlights from our trip if you'd like a little peek into the adventure!

If Disney Alaska has been sitting on your someday list, this one might bump it higher. 💙

After months of planning, packing layers, and watching weather forecasts, we finally sailed to Alaska aboard the Disney Magic… and wow. Glaciers, whales, mountain scenery, cozy ship days, unforgettable port adventures… this trip absolutely lived up to the hype. Here's a photo sneak peak into our...

05/16/2026

One of my favorite parts of being a travel advisor is getting to experience destinations and vacations firsthand — not just for myself, but so I can better help my clients plan trips that truly fit their family and travel style.

We recently sailed aboard the Disney Wish for the first time, and I just finished writing up a full review + trip experience post covering:
🚢 embarkation day
🏝️ Castaway Cay
🏴‍☠️ Pirate Night
✨ onboard tips
💙 what we loved (and what we’d do differently)

There are so many little details on a Disney Cruise that can really shape your experience — from stateroom location to port day choices — and this sailing gave me so much insight I can now pass along to clients.

If you’ve been thinking about Disney Cruise Line, I’d love to help you figure out which ship, itinerary, or sailing length might be the best fit for your family.

We are officially in our cruising era, with our first Disney Cruise Line trip under our belt—and another one just around the corner! Below is an overview of our recent sailing on the Disney Wish out of Port Canaveral. This was a short 3-night cruise with stops in Nassau and at Castaway Cay.

04/14/2026

New Disney Cruise Discounts for 2026 (Up to 25% Off!)

Disney Cruise Line just released a new round of select sailings on sale—including Alaska, Europe, Caribbean, and Bahamas itineraries.

These are a little different than typical deals:
👉 Most are GTY (guarantee) staterooms
👉 Savings can be significant
👉 But there are trade-offs (like not choosing your exact room)
💡 This is one of those situations where having someone walk you through the options really helps—because the “best deal” isn’t always the lowest price.

We’re sailing on the Disney Wish this week and have Alaska booked on the Disney Magic this May, so I’m deep in cruise mode right now 💙

If you want help comparing sailings or pricing out your trip, I’d love to help!

04/02/2026

When Disney releases new deals, the question isn’t just “is this a good price?”
It’s:
👉 Is this the right strategy for YOUR trip?

The new summer offers for 2026 include:
✔ Disney+ resort discounts
✔ A new after-2 PM park ticket

And depending on how you use them, your trip could feel completely different.

Some families will love this setup.
Others will be miserable with it.

That’s where planning really matters.
If you’re thinking about a summer Disney trip and want help figuring out the best approach, I’d be happy to help you build it out 💛

👉 You can read the full breakdown here:

Walt Disney World is making summer 2026 even more appealing with new limited-time resort savings and family-focused experiences—and this one is especially exciting if you’re a Disney+ subscriber 👀But more than that… this is one of those offers that can actually change how you plan your day....

03/12/2026

✨ Disney World Releases New 2026 Vacation Deals

Walt Disney World just released several new offers for summer and fall 2026, including:
🍽️ Free Dining packages
🏨 Resort hotel discounts up to 30%
🌴 Florida resident discounts
🎟️ A special 4-Park Magic Ticket

If you’re planning a Disney trip later this year, there are some good savings options depending on your travel style.

03/05/2026

Have you ever planned a trip where everything seemed to change overnight?

Behind the scenes of travel planning today: helping a family pull together a last-minute Spring Break trip to Universal Orlando.

Epic Universe Express Passes, hotel availability shifting overnight, and a little strategy to make sure they can skip some of the long lines.

Trips like this are a good reminder that a lot of the real work happens behind the scenes while the client just gets to enjoy the vacation.

03/03/2026

🚢 Sail in Style — And Dine in Style 🍽️
I sailed Royal Caribbean last October, and I’ll tell you right now… upgrading to a balcony or suite is where the magic happens. 🌅
For March bookings only, when you reserve a Balcony or Suite on select 5-night+ sailings, you’ll receive a complimentary specialty dining experience for two.
✨ Booking window: March 1–31, 2026
✨ Sailings May 1 – December 31, 2026
✨ Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico & West Coast
Think: ocean views from your private balcony + a beautiful specialty dinner date night onboard.
It’s a Exclusive offer, and it’s only for new deposits made this month.
If you’ve been considering a cruise in 2026, this is a smart time to lock it in.
Message me and I’ll check options for you. 💙
— Bren | MEI-Travel