Shannan Your Travel Expert

10/13/2026

It can be hard to get enough sleep when you are trying to squeeze in every drop of magic from your Walt Disney World vacation. My favorite Disney hack is to visit during the winter!

Not only is the extra sunshine (at least over Ohio) amazing, but the earlier fireworks time can lead to an earlier bedtime. For families with kids (and those who like to rope drop 😉), this can mean more sleep and less grumpiness!

Is this an unpopular opinion? Let me know!!
Hi, I’m Shannan your travel expert! I help families make the most out of their Disney vacations! Let’s work together your trip magical!

10/08/2026

✨ Sometimes, imagination really does come full circle. ✨

Remember when EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination took a very different turn?

The 1999 version, Journey into YOUR Imagination, made some BIG changes—including saying goodbye to Dreamfinder and giving Figment a much smaller role. And let’s just say… EPCOT fans had opinions. 😉

After the attraction closed in 2001, Journey Into Imagination with Figment opened in 2002, and while Figment remained, one very important piece of the original magic was missing.

Now, more than two decades later, Disney has announced something many EPCOT fans have been hoping for:

💜 Dreamfinder and Figment are getting back together!

Dreamfinder and Figment first welcomed guests into the world of imagination when Journey Into Imagination debuted in 1983. Dreamfinder remained at the heart of the attraction until 1998, inspiring generations of guests to dream, create and follow their imagination.

And now, Disney says the beloved duo will embark on a brand-new journey into imagination at EPCOT. ✨

After all these years, it feels pretty special to see these two back together again.

💭 Are you excited to see Dreamfinder and Figment reunited? Or did you experience the original attraction back in the day? Tell me your favorite Journey Into Imagination memory! 💜

10/07/2026

Ready to check in to the newest chapter of Walt Disney World luxury? ✨🏰

Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is officially opening its doors July 1, 2027 on the shores of Bay Lake, and general booking opens TOMORROW, October 8!

Here is why this brand-new Disney Resorts Collection property is already topping the wishlists:

🌲 Nature-Inspired Storytelling: Immersive design touches paying tribute to beloved classics like Bambi, Pocahontas, Brother Bear, and Encanto!
🌊 Unrivaled Amenities: Spend your afternoons floating down the lazy river or taking a private water taxi straight to Magic Kingdom.
🍽️ Waterfront Dining: Fresh, picturesque dining right on Bay Lake.

🚨 Disney Deluxe & Villa openings book out extremely fast for launch season.

📩 Ready to check out this new resort? Drop a comment or send me message to learn more.

📷 Photo Credit: ©Disney

10/05/2026

🍂✨ Happy October! ✨🍂

There’s just something extra magical about this time of year. The crisp mornings, colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, pumpkin everything, spooky nights, and all those little things that make this season feel so special. 🍁🎃

And now that October is officially here, I want to know…
What is your favorite?

👻 All the spooky and scary fun
🎃 Pumpkin flavored everything
☕️ Cozy sweaters & the crisp weather
🍁 Fall decorations and turning leaves

Or maybe it’s something completely different!
Let me know below!🍁

09/30/2026

No need to “boar” your travel buddies with vacation ideas… ✨
Just say: HOGWARTS. 🪄

Walking through those towering gates, passing the winged boars, and catching that first glimpse of Hogwarts Castle… it never gets old.

Whether it’s your first visit or your 50th, there’s something about seeing Hogwarts in person that makes you stop, look up, and take it all in.

And this is just ONE of the unforgettable experiences waiting for you at Universal Orlando, where some of your favorite stories come to life in ways you never imagined.

🦉 So… let’s settle the important question:
If your Hogwarts letter arrived tomorrow, which house would you be sorted into?

🦁 Gryffindor
🐍 Slytherin
🦅 Ravenclaw
🦡 Hufflepuff

I’ll go first… 👇

09/26/2026

This season, Alaska is on the menu — literally. Expect new dishes built around the region's finest ingredients, special culinary events celebrating the destination, and a few extra indulgent options for sailors who want to treat themselves to something truly memorable along the way, one incredible, unforgettable plate after another all season long.

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09/19/2026

Not every Caribbean trip has to look the same, and with us, it never does. Choose a quick 4- to 5-night escape for a weekend that feels like a real vacation, or go longer with a 6- to 9-night voyage packed with distinctive ports and rare stops most routes skip entirely. Either way, you're getting the Beach Club at Bimini, Virgin's adults-only energy, and zero repeats — all sailing effortlessly from Miami.

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