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Magical Vacation Planner with Katelyn McElhaney

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Disney, Cruises, All-Inclusive Resorts & Family Vacations
Complimentary planning 💙

09/09/2026

🛏️ Disney Destiny Room Tour
Deluxe Family Ocean View Stateroom with Verandah

The Hercules theming was subtle but beautiful, with artwork above the bed and throughout the room. It felt very Disney without feeling like we were sleeping in a character-themed hotel room.

I was really impressed with how functional the space was. There was SO much storage. Drawers, shelves, 3 closets, and plenty of room under the bed for luggage. Even with a family sharing the room, there are a lot of places to actually unpack and put things away.

The curtain between the bed and living area is another great feature for families, especially when kids are sleeping on the other side of the room.

One thing that took me a minute to get used to was the split bathroom setup. One bathroom has a tub/shower and a sink, while the other has the toilet and another sink. Having two separate spaces to get ready is such a smart use of space. And I LOVE the tub option for families with littles.

Swipe through the photos for a look around our room!

Next up: Disney’s private island, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! 🏝️

08/09/2026

🚢 Disney Destiny: Embarkation Day

Let’s start at the beginning!

Our port arrival time at Port Everglades was 1:00 PM. We arrived around 12:40ish and by approximately 1:15 we were already ON the Destiny. The entire process of arriving at the port, dropping off our luggage, checking in, going through security, and boarding was super easy.

Since our stateroom wasn’t ready yet, lunch was our priority. 😂 After that, we had some time to start exploring the ship and figuring out where everything was before settling in for sail-away.

A few things I recommend for embarkation day:
✨ Complete online check-in as soon as your window opens so you can choose your port arrival time.
✨ Keep anything you may need that afternoon in your carry-on since your checked luggage may not arrive at your stateroom right away.
✨ Don’t wait for your room to be ready to start enjoying the ship. Grab lunch, explore, swim, or check out the activities happening onboard.
✨ Have the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app downloaded before you arrive. Once you’re onboard, it becomes your guide for dining, activities, entertainment, and everything happening around the ship.

From pulling up to Port Everglades to officially being onboard took us about 30 minutes. I was VERY impressed with how smoothly everything went.

Next up: our Hercules-themed stateroom!

03/09/2026

I think I’m finally recovering from my weekend on the Disney Destiny 😂

So, let’s catch up and talk about it!

I was so excited to experience the Destiny for myself, and I have SO much to share. We packed a lot into a few days and somehow still didn’t come close to doing everything onboard.

Over the next few days, I’m going to break down each day of our cruise, share some of my favorite things, and give you my thoughts and tips now that I’ve experienced it firsthand.

If the Disney Destiny has been on your radar or you’re just curious what it’s actually like onboard, stay tuned. I have a LOT to show you!

28/08/2026

Congratulations to Makenzie! Your next coffee is on me! ♥️

My travel advisor bestie, Jessicah Cross and I are headed to the high seas on the Disney Destiny!! We are so excited to experience this new ship and bring back lots of pixie dust for our clients!

What questions do y’all have about a Disney Cruise? I’m down to answer any questions and show you as much of the ship as we can over the next three days!

27/08/2026

I’m off on another adventure with one of my favorite people! Coffee on me to the first person who guesses where we’re off to!

25/08/2026

😳🍎
Helllllooooooo NYC!

15/08/2026

One of my favorite messages to send:

"Good news! Your price dropped!"

Booking your vacation is not the end of my job. I continue to monitor eligible reservations for new promotions and price drops long after you book. Today I was able to save one of my clients over $400 on their cruise!

They didn't have to watch the sale.
They didn't have to call the cruise line.
They didn't have to spend their Saturday afternoon trying to figure out how to reprice.

That's part of what working with me looks like - I automatically apply promotions that become available for you.

04/08/2026

Whoooo, y'all are keeping me busy and have August off to a FUN start!

Friendly reminder, if a fall vacation has been on your mind, now's the time to start planning.

Disney resorts are filling up quickly for the holidays and availability will quickly be gone.

If you've been dreaming about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood, Food & W**e Festival, or just a fun fall getaway message me! Let's get it booked before your first choices disappear!

27/07/2026

Just Sam, a fishing pole, and the kind of quiet you don't find very often.

Sometimes the best part of vacation isn't the big attraction. It's slowing down long enough to enjoy moments like this. ❤️

24/07/2026

Tomorrow we're headed to Old Forge.

If you know me, you know I have a hard time shutting my brain off. I'm usually planning the next thing before I've finished the current one.

But there's something about this trip.

No big agenda.
No pressure to see everything.
Just time on the lake, a hike, family, and a chance to slow down for a few days.

I love exploring new destinations, and I'd still choose a big adventure most of the time. But every once in a while, I need a trip that reminds me it's okay to slow down.

Do you have a place that helps you completely unplug?

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