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Lily and I shared a VIP tour during the   last Sunday and it was definitely an interesting experience! 🎃👻On paper, start...
09/02/2026

Lily and I shared a VIP tour during the last Sunday and it was definitely an interesting experience! 🎃👻

On paper, starting the tour at 5:00 PM and ending at midnight sounded PERFECT.

Seven hours, mostly out of the August sun?! Right through the party. Maximum Disney magic, right?

But here's what I learned…

We were TIRED by the end 😂

Like, utterly and completely exhausted 😵💀

I noticed that the Lightning Lane lines were especially empty during the party, which was a HUGE plus earlier in the evening. However, by around 11 PM, many of the regular standby lines were just as empty.

If I were doing this again? I'd probably start the VIP tour around 3:00 PM and finish around 10:00 PM. That would allow us to get the big attractions accomplished with my guide and then stay at the party afterward on my own for the trick-or-treating, fun photo opportunities, and shopping 🍬🛍️ 🎃

Side note: If you’re planning on doing a VIP tour during a party, I would personally plan for at least 7½ hours.

Why? Because things happen. A delay. A transportation issue. An attraction going down. If you've booked exactly seven hours, there's no room to absorb those hiccups.

One. More. Tip.

If you're staying at a Disney resort, there's another little luxury I would absolutely recommend:

You can PREBOOK a Minnie Van through Disney's Signature Services to be waiting for you at the end of your VIP tour.

Yes, you're paying a little more by arranging it ahead of time. But after a late-night party? Worth. It.

You're talking about avoiding a potentially 20+ minute wait during one of the busiest transportation periods of the night.

After you've already walked 20,000+ steps, that 20 minutes can feel like an eternity 😂 (credit due to my friend Lavern at Disney’s Signature Services!)




How do you get all of you Disney World “must-dos” attractions done in just three days—with no stress—without waking up a...
08/30/2026

How do you get all of you Disney World “must-dos” attractions done in just three days—with no stress—without waking up at the crack of dawn every day of your vacation?

Disney’s private VIP tours! ❤️💚💙

Lily and I just finished three consecutive days of Disney’s private (well, sort of!) VIP Tour, and here are my thoughts…

First, let me say this: A Shared VIP Tour isn’t just about riding more attractions.

It’s about getting the things you really want to do DONE — in the most efficient way possible — so you can spend the rest of your vacation actually relaxing, wandering, eating, shopping, taking pictures, and soaking up Disney instead of constantly thinking:

👉 “What time is our next Lightning Lane?”�👉 “How long is that line?”�👉 “Where do we go next?”�👉 “Are we going to make it?”

Because when you’re the person planning the vacation 🙋🏻‍♀️, you’re often the person who is still working during the vacation.

One of my favorite parts of a VIP tour is getting to hand over the reins.

I don't have to be in charge.
I don't have to navigate.
I don't have to constantly check wait times.
I don't have to show everyone the fastest way across the park.

I can just be present ❤️

Over three days, Lily and I were able to knock out an incredible number of attractions and experiences in a relatively short amount of time.

And that’s the secret I think people sometimes miss:
The goal of a VIP tour isn't necessarily to spend every waking minute running from attraction to attraction.

The goal is to get your must-dos accomplished efficiently so that the rest of your vacation can be MUCH more leisurely.

Imagine getting through your biggest priority attractions and then having the next day to sleep in, enjoy a long breakfast, explore the resort, sit by the pool, take your time at dinner, or just stroll through the parks without feeling like you're on a mission.

That’s the kind of Disney vacation I LOVE. 🥰

And did I mention the free snacks?! 🥨🍿🧁🍦

During your tour, each person get two complimentary snacks (up to $10 each) on Mickey!! Plus unlimited water/sodas throughout the tour.

New Disney Friends?! Yes, please! 🩷

And lastly, but certainly not least, is making new friends who love Disney just as much as you!

You start the day as strangers…
…and by the end, you're swapping Disney stories, laughing together, comparing favorite attractions and talking about your next trips.

I've seen shared tours turn into friendships that continue long after everyone leaves the park. And that's pretty magical ✨

🛍️ And then there’s the merch…

There are two locations where you can buy exclusive merch that is only available for purchase during your VIP tour!

I do have one request for Walt Disney World, if they are listening after all of this: Please, for the love of God, bring back resort delivery for VIP merch! 😂

Because when you're on a VIP tour and you've just spent $600 on merch, the last thing you want to do is carry it around with you for the rest of the tour.

Poor Lily carried that huge bag around all night and I thought she was going to call CPS on me 😂

And finally, please take a rest day in between your tours!

We did three consecutive days of VIP tours in a row.

Would I do it again? No. Not without a rest day in between each tour.

There were muscles hurting that I didn't even know I HAD.

A VIP tour is incredibly efficient, but you're still walking.

Like, A LOT.

So if you're planning multiple VIP tour days, my advice would be:
Tour → REST → Tour → REST

Your feet will thank you.
Your legs will thank you.
And your family may actually continue speaking to you 😂

One last takeaway?

The biggest benefit of a VIP tour isn't how many attractions you can ride.

It’s about being able to be present, take in the joy all around you, that you are usually too distracted to notice.

You can stop being the person responsible for every single detail.

You can stop watching the clock.

You can stop worrying about whether you're going to get everything done.

You can stop being the family's Disney air-traffic controller 😂

And instead…You get to be part of your own vacation.

You get to laugh.

You get to snack.

You get to meet other Disney lovers.

You get to enjoy the little moments.

And you get to walk away knowing that your biggest Disney "must-dos" are already checked off the list.

Then the rest of your vacation?

Take your time. Enjoy it. Breathe.

That's the real magic of a VIP tour ✨🏰🩷

Would you ever consider doing a Shared VIP Tour?

What if it meant getting your biggest priorities done in a short amount of time so you could have a MUCH more relaxed Disney vacation afterward?

If you've been thinking about trying one, this might be your sign 😉

And if you're wondering whether a shared tour would work for YOUR family, send me a message. I’m happy to talk through what makes sense for your trip!







08/19/2026

Serenity Bay at Disney’s Castaway Cay

Actual conversation with my husband while at lunch at 1923 aboard the Disney Destiny:Me: Name three Disney villains.Him:...
08/18/2026

Actual conversation with my husband while at lunch at 1923 aboard the Disney Destiny:

Me: Name three Disney villains.

Him: Hook.

Me: Ok, that’s one.

Him: Simba? Mustafa?

Me: No, Mufasa was Simba’s father.

Him: Lex Luther?

Me: 🤨

Him: What?

Me: No, that’s DC.

Him: Thor?

Me: No, he’s an Avenger. He’s a hero.

Him: Thanos!

Me: Ok, that’s two.

Him: Are Smurf’s Disney?

Me: 🫠 No.

Him: The ice queen? No, that’s Elsa, she’s good.

Me: Sigh.

Him: Hulk? He’s a tweener, that should be 2.5.

Me: No, he’s a hero. He’s another Avenger.

::thinking::

Him: Pluto, no, wait, that’s Popeye.

🤦🏻‍♀️

::more thinking::

Him: Magneto?

Me: Ok, I’ll give you that. Good job, that’s three!

08/18/2026

The Disney Destiny has been wonderful! Gorgeous ship, great food, lounges, and so much on board fun! Here’s a look at their Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!

💗 HELP US REACH OUR NEXT MILESTONE! 💗Seven years ago, I started The Original Disney VIP Tour Share for Families & Solo T...
08/11/2026

💗 HELP US REACH OUR NEXT MILESTONE! 💗

Seven years ago, I started The Original Disney VIP Tour Share for Families & Solo Travelers with just 9 people.
Today, we are at 35,000 Disney fans! 😱🏰✨

What started as a small group has grown into the largest Disney VIP Tour sharing group on Facebook — by far.
And we’d love your help getting to the next milestone! 🎉

If you love Disney, have ever dreamed about taking a VIP Tour, enjoy Disney vacation tips, or simply love being part of the Disney community, there are two very easy ways you can help:

👉 JOIN the group if you haven't already
👉 SHARE this post with your Disney-loving friends and family

It costs nothing, takes less than a minute, and helps us connect even more Disney fans with a community where they can:

🏰 Learn about Disney VIP Tours
💰 Find others to share the cost of a tour
✨ Get tips and advice from other Disney travelers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Connect with families and solo travelers
🚨 Get important warnings about scams and questionable tour offers

And if you're already a member — thank you! ❤️

You've helped make this community what it is today.

Let's see how quickly we can get to 40,000! 🎉

If you're willing to help us grow, hit SHARE and tag a Disney lover who should be part of the group! 🩷

👇 And if you're already a member, drop a 🏰 in the comments!

07/27/2026

This was such an amazing day! Back in 2016, William got picked from the crowd to try to pull the sword from the stone 🩷✨


The Life of a Disney Travel Planner….
07/09/2026

The Life of a Disney Travel Planner….

Happy Fourth! 🎆🎇
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth! 🎆🎇

Which Universal Orlando experience sounds best to you right now?A. Wizarding World of Harry Potter 🧙 B. A day at Epic Un...
07/02/2026

Which Universal Orlando experience sounds best to you right now?

A. Wizarding World of Harry Potter 🧙
B. A day at Epic Universe 💫
C. Volcano Bay water park day 🌋🌊
D. Hitting all of the Jurassic rides 🦖
E. Halloween Horror Nights 🧟
F. A relaxing pool day at Royal Pacific 🌺

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