Wondermakers Travel - Shanaka Frueh

Name: Wondermakers Travel - Shanaka Frueh
Address: Lynchburg, VA, US
Telephone: +14342587089

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Travel agent for when you’re too busy or overwhelmed. Disney • Universal • Cruises • All-Inclusives + More
I handle the planning, details & support.

More info: itsshanaka.com/travel-planning-help/

11/10/2026

💚🩷 I've been to Universal Orlando plenty of times, but this trip has a few surprises even I haven't experienced before!

Wednesday, I’m heading back to Universal for a few days of learning, exploring, and a little Wicked-inspired fun!

From Epic Universe and the Wizarding World to connecting with multiple travel industry partners, there’s plenty I’m looking forward to experiencing and sharing with y’all.

One of my favorite parts of being a travel advisor is getting to experience destinations firsthand. There’s always something new to discover, and I love bringing that knowledge back to help my clients make the most of their vacations. Universal Orlando is a specialty for me and I love visiting as often as I can.

I’ve got a lot I want to share with over the next few days and a few surprises along the way, so be sure to follow along! 👀

I’m THRILLIFIED! 💚🩷

11/04/2026

🌧️🎄 Rain in the forecast for Disney Jollywood Nights? SAVE THIS POST!

You planned the outfits, bought the tickets, and you’re ready for a festive night at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Then Florida weather decides it wants to be part of the entertainment. 😂☔️

Good news! Disney has released its official rain plan for 2026 Jollywood Nights, including entertainment changes and alternate character locations!

Here’s what you need to know before your party. 👇

🎭 ENTERTAINMENT CHANGES

If rain or storms roll in:

❌ Some or all performances of Glisten! and Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club may be canceled.

✅ A midnight performance of Disney Holidays in Hollywood may be added, along with additional character experiences at The Magic of Disney Animation.

✅ What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along will continue as scheduled.

🎆 Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! and Sunset Seasons Greetings may still take place, depending on conditions.

📸 WHERE TO FIND CHARACTERS IF IT RAINS

Disney has designated alternate locations for outdoor character experiences!

📍 Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
• Chip ‘n’ Dale (Rescue Rangers)
• Baloo or King Louie (TaleSpin)
• Max as Powerline
• Phineas and Ferb

📍 ABC Commissary
• José Carioca or Panchito

📍 Near First Order Cargo
• The Mandalorian and Grogu

📍 Near Toy Story Mania!
• Bo Peep and Sarge

📍 Near Roundup Rodeo BBQ
• Partysaurus Rex

📍 Pixar Plaza
• Bing B**g
• Joy and Sadness
• Mike Wazowski
• George Sanderson and Needleman

📍 The Edna Mode Experience
• Edna Mode and Frozone

📍 The Magic of Disney Animation
• Mickey and Minnie
• Donald and Daisy
• Goofy and Pluto

🎅 THESE CHARACTERS STAY IN THEIR REGULAR LOCATIONS

🎄 Chewbacca: Near Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

🎄 Santa Stitch: Celebrity Spotlight

🎄 Scrooge McDuck: Near BaseLine Tap House

🎄 Santa Duffy: Walt Disney Presents

💡 MY TRAVEL ADVISOR TIP:

Don’t wait until you’re standing in the rain trying to figure out Plan B!

Before your party, open the My Disney Experience app and search:

🔎 “Weather Updates & Policies for Disney Jollywood Nights”

You’ll find Disney’s weather information there. Check the app throughout the event for attraction availability, wait times, and entertainment updates.

And remember, Jollywood Nights continues during most inclement weather, but individual experiences can change or be canceled.

📌 SAVE this post so you’re not searching for character locations in the middle of a Florida downpour!

💬 Now I’m curious! If you had to choose between meeting rare Disney characters or watching the holiday entertainment at Jollywood Nights, which would be your priority?

✨ Hi, I’m Shaney! I’m a certified travel advisor who helps busy families and Disney-loving adults turn their vacation ideas into personalized trips, with all those little details taken care of!

10/20/2026

Travel planning can feel a little like hitting a giant question block. 😂

You don’t always know what’s coming next. That’s where a good travel advisor like me matters.

You don’t need someone who’s available every minute. You need someone who knows which questions to ask, which details to watch, and when something needs attention.

The reservation window. The deadline. The change that affects your plans. The little thing that’s easy to miss until it becomes a bigger thing.

I can’t promise every trip comes with extra coins and power-ups, but I can promise I’ll be paying attention and showing up when it counts. 💜

10/08/2026

My newsletter subscribers already got the details on the new Disney Believe ✨

If you want first dibs on new info, travel updates, and fun planning inspiration, come join my list.

Comment BELIEVE and I’ll send you the signup.

10/07/2026

Consider this your permission slip to not ghost your travel agent. 👻

And I promise, you do NOT have to book just because I sent you a quote or two.

Travel plans change. Budgets change. Dates change. Sometimes the trip gets pushed back. Sometimes you find something else. Sometimes life simply says, “not right now.”

All of those are understandable. No judgement here.

If you’re not sure what to say, steal one of these:

“Thank you! We’ve decided to hold off for now.”

“Our budget changed, so we need to revisit this later.”

“We’re going in a different direction, but I appreciate your help.”

“We still want to travel, we’re just not ready to book right now.”

“Can we come back to this in a few months?”

That little bit of communication helps me know where you are in your travel timeline. And wherever that is, I’m happy to meet you there 🫶🏻

No guilt. No awkwardness. No hard feelings.

Save the ghosting for your ex. 👻✨

K… love ya… bye ✌🏻

10/05/2026

Meet Me Monday…If we haven’t met yet, hey! I’m Shanaka aka Shaney and I’m probably somewhere between planning a trip, talking about a trip, or thinking about the next one.

I’m a certified travel agent with many destination vendors, but I don’t just specialize in one destination. I specialize in making sure every client feels like their trip was planned for them, not just pulled from a cookie cutter itinerary. I want you to feel seen, supported, and matched with the trip that fits you best.

Large family? Me too.

Couples? My husband and I have been traveling together for 10 years.

Girls trips, destination wedding, elopement, family vacations, bachelorettes, Mahjong, Bunco, group travel? I can help with all of that too.

Theme parks, cruises, all-inclusives, Hawaii, resorts, ski trips, getaways, and the trips that don’t fit neatly into one little box. I love figuring out what makes the most sense for the people actually taking the trip.

Because the destination matters, but the people traveling matter more.

If you’re new here, tell me what kind of trip you’re dreaming about right now and don’t worry I won’t be sliding in to your DM’s just bc you drop a comment 😜

10/04/2026

The trip ended a month ago. My work on it didn’t.

This refund took multiple phone calls, multiple email follow-ups, and a little persistence after the first answer came back as a no.

My client gave me additional details about what happened during the stay, so I went back, asked for another review, and kept following up.

And then?

Refund approved and received within 24 hours!

This is one of those parts of being a travel advisor that doesn’t make the pretty vacation photos.

I don’t disappear once you check in.
I don’t disappear once you check out.
And if something still needs attention after you get home, I’m still there following up and advocating for you.

Sometimes travel planning is resorts, cruises, itineraries and countdowns.

Sometimes it’s call #6 and this time, call #6 worked out in my clients favor.

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10/01/2026

After being out for most of August, I was ready to get back into it, and September gave me plenty to be proud of.

There was movement. There was growth. There were new ideas, new conversations, and a lot of work happening behind the scenes. Enough of it that I was named Innovator of the Week during September. 🩷

Add in a really kind client review, a few new bookings, and some exciting plans taking shape for future trips, and I’m leaving the month feeling pretty dang good about it.

September was productive, full, and a really good reminder of what can happen when I get back in my groove.

Now let’s see what October has in store. 🎃

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