Sharon Valcarcel: My WDW Planner

05/16/2026

You know it’s true…

05/04/2026

Happy Star Wars Day!

05/03/2026

Going to Disney soon? Tomorrow only, 5/4, Dollar General has Disney gift cards on sale for 10% off. They did not specify a limit. This is a great way to save a little extra on your upcoming trip!

04/29/2026

My favorite festival! We leave for home on 8/28, so we will be able to try some stuff!

Get ready to sip and stroll around the world 🌐 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will run from August 27th - November 21st 😋 http://di.sn/6009BBziiJ

04/22/2026

🎉 My daughter and I are officially booked for the Adventures By Disney Escape for spring break 2027: March 30, 2027 - April 2, 2027 🎉

Currently there are up 31 spots available, but they can be booked by anyone, at any time, so space is extremely limited.

I had looked into a group rate, but the logistics made it nearly impossible. So instead of the group rate, anyone who signs up with me will receive a $100 Disney gift card that may be used towards the price of the trip, or during the trip. Comment below and I will send you the details!!

This short, but super special Adventure includes the following itinerary:

🏢Walt Disney Imagineering Tour: See how Disney’s Imagineers create the magic at Disney theme parks and resort.

🐭 Walt Disney's Disneyland Apartment: Enjoy an exclusive visit to Walt's private apartment overlooking Main Street, U.S.A.

🎡 Visit to Disneyland Resort Theme Parks: Enjoy a fun-filled visit to the iconic theme parks at Disneyland Resort, experiencing thrilling attractions, spectacular shows and magical moments.

🎬 The Walt Disney Studios & Archives Reading Room: Tour the legendary studio and see iconic film props in the Walt Disney Archives Reading Room.

🍽️ Tam O'Shanter Restaurant: Dine at this Los Angeles classic that opened in 1922 and was a favorite hangout of Walt Disney.

The pricing information: the cost is $3,599 and it includes hotel accommodations at the Grand Californian, 6 meals, Disneyland park tickets, and roundtrip transfers to LAX, SNA, or LGB.

The deposit is 10%, so $359.90 per person, and that is due within 14 days of booking. The deposit is not refundable after 14 days.

The balance would be due 12/30/2026.

04/16/2026

Disney World is bringing back the free Disney dining plan through 2027

Here’s what’s coming:

🎟 Book a 4-Night / 4-Day Package
✔ Disney Resort hotel stay
✔ Theme park tickets with Park Hopper

👉 And get a FREE Dining Plan

📅 Travel Dates (Select Nights)
• June 28 – October 3, 2026
• October 19 – October 31, 2026
• December 6 – December 21, 2026

⏰ Book By
April 30, 2026

🍽 What You Get
🏨 Deluxe Resorts → FREE Disney Dining Plan
🏝 Moderate & Value Resorts → FREE Quick-Service Dining Plan

🍽 3 Dining Plans Available in 2027
• Quick-Service Dining Plan
• Table-Service Dining Plan
• Back again! Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan

✨ Deluxe Plan Breakdown
• 2 Table-Service meals per night
• 1 Quick-Service meal per night
• 1 snack or drink per night
• Resort-refillable mug

💡 What makes this BIG 👇
Table-Service & Deluxe plans can include:
• Character dining 🎭
• Signature/fine dining 🍷
• Dinner shows + dining events

⚠️ Important to know
• Meals are based on nights, not days
• Unused credits expire at checkout
• Some signature dining = 2 credits

04/16/2026

Too bad I’ll be at work instead of at Disney World on my birthday this year!!

Ready to rock 🎸 Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens May 26 at Disney's Hollywood Studios🎢 http://di.sn/6003B64IGL

04/11/2026

03/23/2026

I am incredibly honored to be named a 2026 Platinum Medallion Club Top Seller with Destinations to Explore! Looking back to when I started this journey in 2017, I never could have imagined reaching this milestone. After achieving Silver in 2023 and Gold in 2024 and 2025, reaching Platinum feels like a dream come true.

I am deeply grateful to the families who have entrusted me with their travel plans, and to the wonderful team at Destinations to Explore for their unwavering support. Thank you for being part of this journey! 🩷

03/16/2026

I’m not crying… You’re crying!! 🥹