Murphy and the Mouse

Happy 2018 Everyone!! Starting the new year off with a BANG and updated my blog and Facebook names - now I am using Murphy and the Mouse.  Get it?  Play on words with my last name :-) There are several fantastic specials out there right now to help save some $$ when booking your 2018 vacations!  I wanted to capture them all here for your viewing convenience.  You're welcome. WDW 1) Soak up some sun & fun with these spring offers, saving you up to 20% at select Disney resort hotels: Book through March 7, 2018 for stays most nights Feb. 18-April 14, 2018. Book through April 7, 2018 for stays most nights April 15-June 10, 2018. 2) As part of the sun & fun savings above, when you book as a package with a minimum 5-day theme park ticket with the Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus, you get one more day added to the ticket, FREE!!  6 days for the price of 5?!  yes PLEASE! 3) Several spring offers for FL residents and AP holders too! 4) Summer savings - one FREE quic

Currently, there are some awesome promos for WDW, including this one: What a magical gift for your family!!! Wouldn't the kids (and you) love to open this up on Christmas morning?  :)  Contact me today for more details on this very special offer!!  I would love to help you and your family plan your 2018 vacation!!!  Use the contact me form to your right, or email me - cristie.murphy@magical-vacations.com .

People often ask me how we stay under budget when we travel to our Disney destination and how we get to go so often.  We go on vacation once a year, so it is really not THAT often, but I know it is more than some people are able to do.  I wanted to share some of my tips for you in this post, so that you can look for some creative ways to save money on your next Disney vacation (and maybe splurge on that character dining or extra magical experience!)   1) Prepare a budget up front.  YOU know what your family can afford.  YOU know what you want to spend.  No matter what your budget is, I can plan an awesome trip for you and your family/group!  There are really many options at all of the destinations and by booking as far out in advance as possible allows you more time to save up for your vacation! 2) Buy discounted Disney gift cards!  The best place that I have found is Target.  If you have a Target red credit or debit card, you can get Disney (or any gift card that they carry) fo

There has been an upgrade to the MDE app as of 8/22/17. It now allows for you to do 3 new, mouse-some things!! 1) Renew Annual passes 2) Track dining credits and usage 3) Track spending (food, merchandise, etc.) charged to your hotel account  So awesome!! These upgrades have been requested for quite some time now and we are happy to see that they have finally been rolled out!

Halloween at Disney !!! Disneyland Resort - Mickey's Halloween Party 2016 Party Guide for Reference 2017 Party Guide The 2017 dates for Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland are September 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 , and October 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, and 31, 2017. The party runs from 6-11PM or 7-12AM depending on the evening.  Much like WDW, you can enter the park 3 hours prior to the official start of the party, however, your ticket is not good for the entire day, and you need a special party ticket to attend the party.   New for 2017: Your Halloween Party ticket will include admission to BOTH parks – Disneyland and California Adventure – up to 3 hours prior to party time. Special party only activities include: trick or treat stations, Halloween Screams Fireworks, The Ride of the Headless Horseman, the Frightfully Fun Parade, Cadaver Dans, Villain photo ops, Pre-party in Toon Town to meet Mickey and Minnie and trick or treat, and more! Hal

Why utilize a travel agent to plan YOUR next Disney destinations vacation?! It's simple, really. My services are FREE! I am paid commission directly from Disney or Universal. Knowledge - I stay up-to-date on all Disney vacation destinations. I can save you $$$ - I watch for new promotions and apply them to your vacation package as soon as they are available. Stress relief! - Vacations should be fun, not overwhelming! Let me set up your dining, fast passes, or shore excursions! Time Saver - you can be involved as little or as much in your vacation planning as your prefer!  Individualized Service - I will treat you like a VIP! This trip is all about YOU and your family's wants and needs and I will work with you to ensure that you have your dream vacation! We provide your one-of-a-kind unique trip itinerary, coupon booklet, and other travel documents, so you will feel prepared and excited to go on your trip! I am available before, during, and after your vacation for an