Karen is the owner and lead Dream Designer at My Mickey Vacation Travel. She is now in her 10th year of planning vacations to Disney destinations, as well as other vacation experiences. She leads her team of 80 Dream Designers and credits them with the overall success of the agency, and is especially proud of the PLATINUM Authorized Disney Vacation Planner designation that the company has earned.

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Disney After Hours Was a Complete Surprise

I recently spent $149 a person to experience Disney After Hours at the Magic Kingdom.  Full disclosure:  I accepted up front that this was probably a grand waste of money, and felt really bad about it.  I went in very skeptical, but came out very excited about the event, the experience, and especially the cast members…

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Awakens the Night with new Jungle Book Show

The long-speculated evening events at Animal Kingdom will become a reality on Memorial Day weekend with many new shows, experiences, and adaptations to existing attractions.  Just announced this evening will be “Jungle Book: Alive with Magic”.  This new show will be presented on Discovery River and is filled with special effects, sounds, and music that…

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Disney Cruise Line® Releases Summer 2017 Itineraries

Wow !!  That’s all I can say about the 2017 summer itineraries on Disney Cruise Lines !! Contact your Dream Designer today as bookings will open soon, and these will be very popular.  Here are some highlights: The Disney Dream will feature 5-night sailings to the Bahamas with double dip stops (2 stops) at Disney’s…

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates Announced for 2016

  Merry Christmas!  Ok, it’s a little early to celebrate, but not too early to plan. We now have the official dates for the 2016 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Join Mickey and the gang for a special-ticketed after-hours event during the holiday season as joyful music fills the air, snow falls from Main Street…

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Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Announced

Boo to You !!!!   Yes, those words can only mean one thing….that Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is only 6 months away. WHAT?  It’s only March ????    Yes, but many of our guests are already planning their October vacations, and knowing party dates is critical in the planning process.  Your Dream Designer…

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5 Reasons To Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom® At Night

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has long been a day-time park, due mostly to limited availability to attractions in the after-dark hours. But that’s all about to change !  Starting April 22, 2016, look for 5 great new reasons why Disney’s Animal Kingdom will become your new favorite nighttime park destination.  1.  Jungle Book: Alive with Magic…

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SeaWorld Makes Major Announcement

Today, SeaWorld made a major announcement regarding their orca program. According to their release……”The killer whales in our care will be the last at SeaWorld. We haven’t taken a whale from the wild in nearly 40 years. Now, we’re going further and will end our orca breeding programs as of today. With the skills and…

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Awaken Summer Discount Offer

You can save up to 30%* on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights June 12-Aug. 25, 2016 when you book by June 10, 2016. When arriving between June 12 and August 25, 2015, receive up to 20% off select Value resorts, up to 25% off select Moderate Resorts, and up to 30%…

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Star Wars Day At Sea Returns

  Calling all Jedi Masters and Padawans !!!   Star Wars Day At Sea returns to Disney Cruise Line® in early 2017. Star Wars Day at Sea combines the power of the Force with the magic of Disney for a day filled with characters and out-of-this-galaxy experience. In 2017, the Disney Fantasy special sailings expand…