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🎄🛳️ WHAT IF YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS INCLUDED A DISNEY C 🎄🛳️ WHAT IF YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS INCLUDED A DISNEY CRUISE?! ✨

It’s not too late to make some magical holiday memories at sea! 🎅🏼🎁 Disney Cruise Line still has select Very Merrytime sailings available for 2026, and we’re sharing the remaining dates and ships so you don’t have to go looking! 

Even better? Disney recently released a NEW round of special offers with savings of up to 30% on select November and December 2026 sailings! 🥳

With departures from Florida, California, and Texas, there may be a last-minute holiday getaway with your name on it!

Imagine festive ship decorations, holiday-themed entertainment, seasonal treats, and a little Disney magic to make this holiday season unforgettable ❤️

Don’t wait until the stockings are hung! These discounted sailings are limited, and availability can change quickly.

📩 Want to spend the holidays sailing with Disney? Send us a message or click the link in our bio to start planning your Very Merrytime cruise! 🎄🛳️
Trade winter blues for Hawaiian views and a little Trade winter blues for Hawaiian views and a little Disney magic! 😎🏝️🍹

Imagine waking up to beautiful ocean views, spending your days lounging beneath swaying palm trees, and soaking up the sunshine at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i. Sounds like the perfect way to kick off 2027, doesn’t it?

And here’s even more reason to start dreaming about paradise: A NEW Disney vacation offer could help you save on your Hawaiian escape!

Here’s what you need to know:

🌺 SAVE UP TO 25% on select rooms when you stay 5 or more consecutive nights.

🌊 SAVE UP TO 20% on select rooms when you stay 4 consecutive nights.

Even better? Eligible accommodations include select Ocean View and Partial Ocean View Rooms, so you can enjoy a little extra paradise with your vacation savings!

When can you travel?
January 3 – March 31, 2027 (checkout must be no later than April 1, 2027)

When do you need to book?
By March 27, 2027

Between the gorgeous Hawaiian scenery, relaxing resort atmosphere, incredible pools, and Disney touches around every corner, Aulani is the kind of getaway that deserves a spot on your vacation bucket list.

But don’t wait too long to start planning! Special offers are subject to availability, and the best room options may not stick around.

Ready to trade the cold for a Hawaiian paradise? Let @academytravel help you plan your Aulani getaway! Send us a message or click the link in our bio to start planning your 2027 Disney vacation ☀️
INSIDER TIP: we found the most UNDERRATED place to INSIDER TIP: we found the most UNDERRATED place to view Disney World fireworks 👀

If you’re at a resort or if you don’t want to deal with crowds, we highly suggest watching the EPCOT fireworks from the Disney Skyliner 🚡

Here’s how you can experience this AMAZING view…

1) Take the Skyliner from Disney’s Riviera Resort to EPCOT

2) You HAVE to time it right. This is the ***most*** important tip. Luminous (EPCOT’s fireworks show) starts at 9PM most nights (check the My Disney Experience app, because some nights it’ll start at 9:30). I would say the best advice to time it right is to hop on the Riviera Skyliner 2 minutes before to 5 minutes after the show starts.

3) If you time it right, you’ll be able to experience some incredible fireworks views from a view not many get to experience. Lots of people view fireworks on the ground or from a distance. You’ll be in the air with an eye to eye POV of the fireworks 😍

4) One of the best parts? You can request to ride the Skyliner by yourself/with your party, so you can experience this as a private party! No crowds = a one-of-a-kind moment. Plus, you get to see a really cool aerial view of EPCOT + the EPCOT resorts area.
🚨 DISNEYLAND FANS, THIS DEAL IS FOR YOU! 🏰✨ Ready 🚨 DISNEYLAND FANS, THIS DEAL IS FOR YOU! 🏰✨

Ready to save 20% on your next Disneyland vacation?! Here’s the catch: You MUST book through a travel advisor to get this special offer! 👀

Enjoy discounted 3- or 4-day Disneyland tickets for travel January–May 2027!

Want to know the prices, travel dates, and how to take advantage of this deal? We’ve got all the details in the latest article on our website!
🚨 BROADWAY MAGIC IS RETURNING TO EPCOT! 🎭✨🎶 Disne 🚨 BROADWAY MAGIC IS RETURNING TO EPCOT! 🎭✨🎶

Disney just revealed the 2027 Disney on Broadway Concert Series lineup for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, running January 15–March 1, 2027! 🎨

🎤 Enjoy performances from Broadway stars behind Aladdin, Frozen, Mary Poppins, Tarzan and more!

🎶 THREE shows nightly at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 PM!

✨ NEW! Explore Once Upon A Stage: The Music of Disney on Broadway, an exhibit celebrating Disney’s iconic stage productions!

🗞️ Plus, a special Newsies finale concert February 27–March 1!

🍽️ Concert dining packages open for booking December 3!

🎟️ Who’s excited for Festival of the Arts?! Comment “VACATION” and let an Academy Travel agent help plan your Disney getaway at no additional cost! #epcot #festivalofthearts #disneyworld
WAIT… You can stay at a Disney World Resort for ju WAIT… You can stay at a Disney World Resort for just $99 PER NIGHT?! 🤯🏰✨

Disney just released NEW discounted winter resort rates, and the savings are SO GOOD! 👀

🏨 Here’s where you can save:

✨ All-Star Sports Resort – Starting at $99/night

✨ Port Orleans Riverside – Starting at $199/night

✨ Art of Animation (Cars Family Suite) – Starting at $299/night

✨ Animal Kingdom Lodge (Savanna View) – Starting at $449/night

📅 Valid for select stays:
December 13–24, 2026, and January 3–February 25, 2027!

⚠️ IMPORTANT: A minimum 2-night stay is required, and these rates must be paid IN FULL when booking. Reservations are nonrefundable and cannot be changed. Rates are plus tax and subject to availability.

🏰 Ready to save on your next Disney vacation? Comment “VACATION” and let an Academy Travel agent help you plan at no additional cost!

📌 SAVE this deal and SHARE it with your Disney travel buddy! #disneydeal #disneyresort #disneyworld #disneyparks #disneyvacation
💚 SOME PEOPLE LOVE CHRISTMAS… AND SOME PEOPLE LOVE 💚 SOME PEOPLE LOVE CHRISTMAS… AND SOME PEOPLE LOVE GRINCHMAS! 🎄

The Grinch is back, and he’s bringing a whole lot of Who-liday cheer to Universal Studios Hollywood! 

Get ready to step into Whoville and celebrate the most wonderful (and mischievous) time of the year!

Here’s what you have to look forward to during Grinchmas 2026:

🎄 A GIANT Grinchmas Tree!

💚 Meet the Grinch & Max!

📖 Storytime with Cindy-Lou Who!

🎶 Holiday Entertainment!

❄️ Snow!

💌 Send the Grinch a Postcard!🎨 Get Crafty in Whoville!

🍩 Holiday Treats & Exclusive Merchandise!

📅 WHEN: November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027

📍 WHERE: Universal Studios Hollywood

🎟️ Even better? Grinchmas festivities are INCLUDED with regular theme park admission!

Whether you’re planning a family holiday tradition or just want to see the Grinch in all his mischievous glory, this is one holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!

🎄 Ready to plan your Universal Studios Hollywood holiday getaway? Let us help you make the most of your visit! Tap the link in our bio to start planning your next magical adventure.
🎄✨ A PIXAR-inspired Christmas at Disneyland Resort 🎄✨ A PIXAR-inspired Christmas at Disneyland Resort?! Yes, please! ❤️

If you’re dreaming of a holiday getaway to Disneyland, don’t overlook Pixar Place Hotel! During the holiday season, this hotel gets an extra dose of magic with a collection of Pixar-themed Christmas trees inspired by some of your favorite films! 🎁

Imagine spotting festive trees celebrating:
💚💙 Monsters, Inc.
🦸‍♂️ The Incredibles
🌱 WALL-E
🚀 Toy Story
🌼 Coco
🎷 Soul
…and even more Pixar favorites!

It’s such a fun way to bring the magic of Pixar into your Disneyland holiday vacation!

🎄 PLUS, there’s a winter hotel offer worth taking advantage of!

For a limited time, you can save up to 20% on select room types when you stay three or more nights at a Disneyland Resort hotel!

Here’s what you need to know:
🏨 Eligible nights: Now through December 18, 2026
📅 Your trip must be completed by December 19, 2026
⏰ Book by December 15, 2026

A holiday stay at Pixar Place Hotel is a wonderful way to add even more Disney magic to your vacation!

❤️ Want help planning your Disneyland holiday getaway and finding the best hotel offer for your dates? Tap the link in the bio to get started with making some magical memories!
‘Tis the season for Christmas fireworks 🎆🎄 CHRIST ‘Tis the season for Christmas fireworks 🎆🎄

CHRISTMAS HAS OFFICIALLY ARRIVED AT THE MAGIC KINGDOM!

Tonight was the first night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and there’s nothing quite like seeing Cinderella Castle light up for the holidays! From the festive decorations and holiday entertainment to the spectacular Christmas fireworks, the most magical time of the year has officially begun at Walt Disney World 🥰
Finally getting to hear the toy soldiers marching Finally getting to hear the toy soldiers marching down Main Street, U.S.A. again >>> 🥹🎄❤️ #magickingdom #disneyworld #disneyparks #mickeysverymerrychristmasparty
Dinner with a side of DISNEY MAGIC?! 🎨🐢✨ Animator Dinner with a side of DISNEY MAGIC?! 🎨🐢✨

Animator’s Palate is one of the most FUN dining experiences aboard Disney Cruise Line! From the incredible animation-inspired theming to Crush from Finding Nemo interacting with guests during dinner, this restaurant is an experience all on its own! 🤩💙

You can find Animator’s Palate as part of rotational dining aboard the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream! 🚢

🐢 Have you ever had a conversation with Crush during dinner?!

✨ Ready to experience the magic? Comment “CRUISE” and let an Academy Travel agent help plan your Disney Cruise at no additional cost!

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Your birth month = Your Castaway Cay activity 🏖️🤿 Your birth month = Your Castaway Cay activity 🏖️🤿

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GERTIE HAS HER SANTA HAT ON AND ALL IS RIGHT IN TH GERTIE HAS HER SANTA HAT ON AND ALL IS RIGHT IN THE WORLD! 🦕🎅🎄❤️

The holiday decorations are officially made their appearance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we couldn’t be happier! 🥹✨

#disneyworld #hollywoodstudios #disneychristmas #disneyparks
🚨 UNIVERSAL IS ADDING ANOTHER COASTER TO EPIC UNIV 🚨 UNIVERSAL IS ADDING ANOTHER COASTER TO EPIC UNIVERSE! 👀🎢

Just when you thought Epic Universe couldn’t get any more exciting, Universal has announced an ALL-NEW indoor roller coaster coming to Dark Universe!

🧛 Inspired by the iconic Universal Monsters franchise, this new attraction will take guests on an entirely new adventure. Even better? Construction is already underway!

And that’s not all Universal fans have to look forward to! Here’s what’s also on the horizon:

🎬 A reimagined Universal Horror Make-Up Show featuring Blumhouse
🏎️ Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coming in 2027
🦖 A brand-new signature restaurant in Jurassic Park in 2027
🎸 Luke Combs’ Category 10 coming to CityWalk in late 2027

Universal Orlando is giving us plenty of reasons to start planning our next vacation!

Which upcoming addition are you MOST excited about? We’re especially curious to hear what you think about another Universal Monsters attraction! 👇🏽

🔗 Read all the details on our blog! Link in bio.

✈️ Ready to plan your trip to Epic Universe? 😈 Let our team help you plan your next adventure! Tap the link in our bio to get started!
Deep in Dark Universe, you can step inside Dr. Pre Deep in Dark Universe, you can step inside Dr. Pretorius’ old laboratory and experience the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience! 🧟

Skilled makeup artists are ready to transform you into one of your favorite Universal Monsters. Whether you want to become Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, or another frightfully fun creation, this experience lets you become part of the world of Darkmoor!

Here’s what you need to know:

•Choose between a full-face monster makeup experience or a temporary tattoo.
•The experience takes approximately 20 minutes, but plan for up to 30 minutes.
•Guests must be at least 5 years old.
•Tickets start at $45 plus tax per person.
•Separate Epic Universe admission is required.

And let’s be honest, walking around Dark Universe looking like one of its residents makes for some pretty unforgettable photo opportunities! 😈

Planning a trip to Universal Orlando? Experiences like this are just one of the details worth knowing before you go. Having a travel advisor help you plan means you won’t miss out on the extras that can make your vacation even more memorable. Tap the link in our bio to get a free quote!
🚨🎄THE TREE IS UP IN MAGIC KINGDOM!!!! Merry Christ 🚨🎄THE TREE IS UP IN MAGIC KINGDOM!!!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all 🎁😜🥳 #magickingdompark #waltdisneyworldresort #disneyworld #disneyparks #christmas
🎄🍭 Disneyland Resort 2026 Hand-Pulled Candy Cane D 🎄🍭 Disneyland Resort 2026 Hand-Pulled Candy Cane Distribution Schedule! 🍭🎄

It’s almost time for one of Disneyland Resort’s sweetest holiday traditions! If you’re hoping to get your hands on a famous hand-pulled candy cane this holiday season, here’s the UPDATED 2026 distribution schedule to help you plan your visit.

📍 DISNEYLAND PARK
🍬 Candy Palace & Candy Kitchen
November: 27, 30
December: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 25

📍 DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK
🍬 Trolley Treats
November: 28, 29
December: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 24

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

✨ Wristbands will be distributed in person for a chance to purchase a candy cane.
✨ Limit one candy cane per person.
✨ Distribution and purchase are subject to availability, so plan accordingly!

These iconic, handcrafted candy canes are a beloved Disneyland holiday tradition, and they can be hard to snag! Save this post so you have the updated dates handy when planning your holiday visit 🎅🏼🍭

Want to plan your holiday trip to Disneyland and get your hands on one of these hand-pulled candy canes? Our team at @academytravel would love to help you take the stress out of planning! Tap the link in our bio to get started.
INSIDER TIP: if you want to AVOID the Mickey’s Not INSIDER TIP: if you want to AVOID the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary crowds on Halloween, we have the PERFECT alternative for you…

Last night we went to Boardwalk + Yacht & Beach Club Resort for Halloween festivities!!!

DID YOU KNOW…many Disney resorts have FREE Halloween festivities and trick-or-treating on Halloween?!

At Boardwalk, there was a DJ playing Halloween songs, trick-or-treating with a Hexed/Coven Academy themed bag, a hay maze, fall photo ops, arts & crafts, a Halloween costume parade, and much more! 

For the trick-or-treating, there was a map around the resort with different trick-or-treating stations! And there were SO many activities throughout the day as you’ll see from the pic included in this post.

At Yacht & Beach Club, there was a Halloween beach party with similar activities as the Boardwalk!

Many other Disney resorts participate in these types of Halloween festivities too! Before booking, feel free to ask your resort to see what the Halloween itinerary will be at the resort.

We think this was the PERFECT alternative if you didn’t have a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary ticket. 

Here’s why we loved it…
• NO crowds
• Short trick-or-treat lines
• You can still enjoy Halloween in a really fun way 
• PERFECT for families
IT’S NOVEMBER, WHICH MEANS IT’S OFFICIALLY GRINCHM IT’S NOVEMBER, WHICH MEANS IT’S OFFICIALLY GRINCHMAS MONTH!!! 💚🎄🎅

The most wonderfully WHO-liday time of year is almost here, and we are SO ready to celebrate with our favorite green, Christmas-hating grouch! 😂💚

🎄 The holidays at Universal Orlando Resort kick off NOVEMBER 14, bringing festive entertainment, holiday magic, and of course, GRINCHMAS at Universal Islands of Adventure!

Who else is counting down the days until they can visit the Grinch?! 🙋‍♀️💚

🎁 Want to experience the holidays at Universal Orlando? Comment “VACATION” and let an Academy Travel agent help plan your festive getaway at no additional cost!

📌 TAG someone who needs a little Grinchmas in their life! #grinchmas #grinch #universalorlandoresort #universalorlando
Happy Halloween from the sassiest, most confident Happy Halloween from the sassiest, most confident QUEEN herself… MALEFICENT! 💚🔥👑

The attitude. The sass. The confidence. We are OBSESSED! 😂🖤

This hilarious interaction happened along one of our FAVORITE trick-or-treat trails at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party inside Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom! 🎃✨

Disney villains really do make Halloween at Magic Kingdom THAT much better!

👀 Who else LOVES meeting the villains during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?! #maleficent #disneyworld #magickingdompark #disneyparks #halloween
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