Wish & Wayfinder Travel

09/07/2026

Here's what happens on the Tuesday after Labor Day is the summer crowds leave, and they don't come back until Thanksgiving. 🎢

That window, right now through October, is one of the best times of year to do Universal Orlando. Halloween Horror Nights is running. Epic Universe is there. The weather is breaking from summer. Wait times drop. The parks feel completely different from what you'd get in July.

A last-minute trip in September or October gets you everything Universal has to offer (the Wizarding World, Epic Universe, HHN if the timing works) without the lines and without the December holiday prices.

If Universal has been on the list, this is the move.

DM us or reach out to your Wish and Wayfinder agent. Let's see what we can put together. 🌟

09/07/2026

What is one place you went this summer that was worth it?

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09/05/2026

Disney Cruise Line runs Halloween on the High Seas sailings from September through November, and spots are going. 🎃

This isn't a regular cruise with a Halloween playlist. The whole ship is decorated. There are costume nights, deck parties, trick-or-treating onboard, and character meets with Halloween costumes on the characters. DCL produces this the same way they produce everything, completely.

Last-minute spots on these sailings are rare. DCL doesn't discount the way other cruise lines do, so when a cabin opens up, it moves fast. September and October are also some of the best months of the year to be at sea. The weather is excellent, summer crowds are gone, and the price comes down from peak summer rates.

If a Disney cruise has been on the list, this is the moment.

DM us or reach out to your Wish and Wayfinder agent to see what's still available. 🌊

09/04/2026

Meet Kari Hintz ✨️

Kari, a wife, mom, and travel lover who has been helping friends and family plan vacations for years!

Kari and her family love creating memories through Disney, Universal, cruising, and fun weekend getaways. She believes every trip is an opportunity to spend meaningful time together and make memories that last long after the vacation ends.

Kari is excited to help clients plan their next adventure, wherever it may take them, and we’re thrilled to welcome her to Wish & Wayfinder Travel!

09/02/2026

Anyone else seriously just want to pack a bag and be done? 😅

If you’re ready to trade your current to-do list for Mickey ice cream bars, Disney has some crazy good last-minute cruise deals...like, up to 30% off!

There’s Halloween fun, Christmas magic, or just… well, not being wherever you are. It’s almost too good to miss.

Drop the word CRUISE below and well start looking to see if its a fit today!

09/01/2026

Meet Mahina ✨️

Mahina is a proud auntie, devoted family girl, chi-weenie lover, and experienced traveler with roots in Hawaii!

Her adventures have taken her throughout the U.S., Canada, and Japan, along with plenty of Disney and Universal trips on both coasts.

Mahina also brings a thoughtful perspective to travel planning, with firsthand experience navigating accessibility needs and helping family members with special requirements.

She is passionate about making travel feel comfortable, approachable, and fun for every kind of family, and we’re so excited to welcome her to Wish & Wayfinder Travel

08/30/2026

What trip is next for you?

08/29/2026

If you've been thinking about a Europe cruise, MSC is worth a look right now.

MSC is a European-run line. The design, the dining, the feel of the ship. They run strong itineraries through the Western Med, Eastern Med, and Northern Europe, at price points that are genuinely competitive with lines that have been doing this for decades.

The destinations are the same ones you'd see on any Mediterranean cruise, Barcelona, Rome, Dubrovnik, Santorini, Valletta. But the experience onboard skews a little more European, a little less American-resort.

If Europe is on the list and you want options at different price points, MSC belongs in the conversation.

(Photo of MSC Grandiosa's Swarovski Staircase)

08/28/2026

The carry-on-only trip is one of the best upgrades you can make to how you travel.

No checked bag fee. No waiting at baggage claim. No standing at the carousel wondering if your bag made the connection. You walk off the plane and you're done.

Pick a bag that fits in the overhead bin and has some structure. Packing cubes help. They compress clothes and keep everything organized when you need to find something at 6am in the dark. Roll instead of fold. Wear your bulkiest item on travel days.

The real game changer is shoes. Most people pack too many. Most trips need two pairs. One comfortable for walking, one for dinner. That's it.

For trips longer than a week or to places with extreme weather, check the bag. But for most trips up to 7–10 days, one carry-on works.

08/27/2026

Disney booking season is in full swing around here. 🏰

We confirmed multiple Walt Disney World and Disneyland trips this week, including Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets, resort reservations, and full trip packages. Disney takes more planning than almost any other trip we book, and that's exactly why it matters to have someone who knows what they're doing.

Park strategy. Dining reservations. Lightning Lanes. Which resort is right for your family's age range and budget. What's worth the extra cost and what isn't. All of it.

If a Disney trip is in the back of your mind for fall, winter, or next year, the earlier you start, the better your options. The most popular dining times and park experiences fill up fast.