Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

Recently I had the pleasure of doing a Disney cruise aboard the Dream with some of our clients and their families, as well as some of my agents. We host a yearly Family Cruise and one of the things that we did was a Mixology class. If you are going on one of Disney’s cruises, especially if you have a nice group with you, it can be a lot of fun! Let me explain what it is for those of you that haven’t had the pleasure of doing one.  Mixology is for adults 21 and over. You have a maximum of 30 people in each class which is given at one of the lounges onboard.  In 2015, you had a minimum of 15 in a class, but they have since upped that to a maximum of 30 per class with a 25 person minimum. The cost? $20 per person which gets charged to your stateroom. We were set up in the Skyline Lounge which is located on Deck 4, aft, in the District area of the ship. If you are not familiar with it, the lounge has an upscale look about it with wood paneled walls and ceilings showing off its cla

The 2017 Disney Dining Plan details have been announced! There are some changes this year for guests booking a 2017 Walt Disney World package that includes one of the Dining Plans. The Wave of American Flavors 2017 Quick Service Dining Plan includes the following for each guest (ages 3 and over) per night of your package stay: 2 Quick Service Meals (includes one entree and one non-alcoholic beverage) 2 Snacks ** NEW ** 1 Refillable Resort Mug Mickey Pretzel, 1 snack credit 2017 Standard Dining Plan includes the following for each guest (ages 3 and over) per night of your package stay: 1 Table Service Meal (includes one entree, one non-alcoholic beverage, and one dessert OR one full buffet) 1 Quick Service Meal (includes one entree and one non-alcoholic beverage) 2 Snacks ** NEW ** 1 Refillable Resort Mug 2017 Deluxe Dining Plan includes the following for each guest (ages 3 and over) per night of your package stay: 3 Meals (redeemable interchangeably

Cinderella Meet and Greet -  Courtesy of Walt Disney World.com Several changes have been made to the   Magic Kingdom's character meet and greet line-up. With Anna and Elsa moving to Epcot's Norway Pavilion, Princess Fairytale Hall is now home to Cinderella and Rapunzel (each with a separate line) joined by Princess Tiana and Princess Aurora.  Daisy Duck is no longer appearing in Town Square, but can still be found at Pete's Silly Sideshow.  Anna and Elsa can still be seen in both Festival of Fantasy Parade and Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire.  To round things out, Snow White has moved to the Town Square Courtyard by City Hall. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Epcot's China Pavilion is now hosting a new exhibit titled 'Inside Shanghai Disney Resort" which provides a look at Disney’s newest park and shows off some of the details that make it so unique.  This display replaces the Tomb Warrior exhibit.  Disney's Hollywood Studios la

So you’ve booked your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ve made your Fastpass+ selections, you’ve finally arrived to the park, and you’re walking up to the Tower of Terror when your kid says, “I don’t know if I want to ride…”  All the thoughts that are now going through your mind, not the least of which is, “I better not have wasted a Fastpass+!” 1. Don’t feel bad, when my kid said it, I silently called him a wuss. 2. Don’t fret. I personally think Disney World does a great job giving insight into what you will experience on the rides. Rock'n'Roller Coaster, one of the most thrilling attractions at WDW! Can you fully explain the drop on Tower of Tower to your kiddo?  No. But, you do have a great visual of the ride from the street below and you can hear the sounds of the people screaming on the ride. This unveiling is true with most of Disney’s “thrill” rides. Splash Mountain  For example,  Rock'n Roller Coaster allows you to view the launch while you still

Pam attending Mixology Class on the Disney Dream Where do you call home?   New Jersey.  Yup, I’m a Jersey girl. Are you married?   Yes! 25 Years this year! Any children?   Yes, 2 girls. Favorite vacation destination?   Italy.  I went there with an Adventures by Disney tour of Rome, Tuscany, Florence and Venice and it was off the charts!! I highly suggest it! Pam in Rome with her daughter Ashley Favorite Walt Disney World Resort?   It’s a toss up between the Grand Floridian and Animal Kingdom Lodge. Favorite Walt Disney World attraction?  I have a lot of favorites, but if I have to name my all time favorite attraction that would be Rock 'n' Roller Coaster followed closely by Soarin'. Favorite Disney restaurant?  Yachtsman Steakhouse and I am also a big fan of Morimotos. Favorite Disney snack? Dole whip float Wishes, Fantasmic or IllumiNations?   IllumiNations Favorite Disney Souvenir?   T-shirts from special celebrations in the parks. Pam a