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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Town Center at Disney Springs Opens May 15

The ongoing excitement of Disney Springs reached a new milestone today as the Town Center neighborhood was opened. First, the new “Lime” garage has opened for guests who are driving to Disney Springs.  The garage will offer convenient access for those guests visiting the Town Center, Landing, and Marketplace neighborhoods.  The same technology used in…

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Enjoy Great Savings at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa

Enjoy 30% savings on stays of 5+ nights at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa in beautiful Hawaii.  At Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa you can explore incredible pools, an unforgettable, complimentary kids’ club and world-class entertainment. Travel between August 21 and December 19, 2016 and you can also save 25% on 4-night consecutive…

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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…