Fantastical Vacations by Krista Carter

06/04/2026

✨ Planning your next vacation should feel exciting, not overwhelming! ✨

Whether you’re dreaming of magical memories at Disney, relaxing on a cruise ship balcony, exploring Europe on a guided tour or river or ocean cruise, or unwinding at an all-inclusive resort, I’m here to help make it seamless from start to finish. 🌍✈️🚢

As a Senior Travel Advisor with Fantastical Vacations, I specialize in:

🏰 Disney Destinations
🎢 Universal Orlando
🚢 Ocean & River Cruises
🌍 Worldwide Guided Tours
🌴 All-Inclusive Resorts

From the first quote to the final boarding pass, I help take the stress out of planning so you can focus on the fun part — making memories. 💙

If you’re thinking about a future getaway, I’d love to help you plan something that matches YOUR travel style!

06/02/2026

As you may have heard, last week Walt Disney World announced that the beloved iconic attraction, Carousel of Progress, will be getting a long overdue update. In its current state, guests are seated in a rotating theater that takes them on an American journey from the turn of the century 1900s through the 1990s with a typical American family and their beloved dog. The original attraction is 60 years old and was designed by Walt Disney himself for the 1964-1965 World’s Fair. After that, the ride moved to Disneyland for 6 years. It was then dismantled and moved across the country to Walt Disney World in Florida where it opened in 1975 and has been running continuously ever since!

Each scene is punctuated by the Sherman Brothers classic, “It’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” — some love it, some give it ear worm status. I personally love it!

There has been a cry of dismay from longtime fans of the attraction. However, Walt Disney celebrated change and this update will honor his vision with an opening scene that will include an animatronic of Walt using his own words. New scenes will include the same family (even crotchety old Uncle Orville) beginning in the summer of 1969 with the family gathered around the tv set to witness one of our greatest achievements as humans: the historic moon landing. We then follow them on to the 80s and 90s — with turn-of-the-millennia Y2K craziness. The final scene will have the family settled in a futuristic home in outer space.

The attraction will close on 7/5/2026 with plans to reopen in 2027, with a more exact date to be announced in the future!

05/27/2026

Another new ride debuted yesterday at Walt Disney World!
Over at EPCOT, Soarin’ Across America opened on all 3 of the 80’ IMAX screens!
This is a salute to the 250th birthday of the USA and replaces Soarin’ Around the World.
🇺🇸
The pre-show features a new narration by guest-favorite Patrick Warburton and scenes from:
🚀 Kennedy Space Center rocket launch
🗽 Statue of Liberty
🦞 Portland Head Light
🏛️ Washington Monument & the National Mall
🐊 The bayou of Louisiana
🏞️ Mount Rushmore
🏜️ The Grand Canyon
🗻 Denali/Mount McKinley
🏝️ Waikīkī and Diamond Head
🎬 Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Sign,
🇺🇸 Finale: patriotic fireworks over EPCOT! 🇺🇸

05/26/2026

Opening today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster Starring the Muppets! 🎸🎢

💡 What you need to know: this is a re-theme not a complete ride renovation. Expect the same ride in the same cars but with new Muppets theming and a cool new soundtrack.
⚡️ How to ride: expect extremely long standby lines and difficult to get Lightning Lanes. If this ride is a priority, I would put your DHS day towards the end of your visit and make this ride’s Lightning Lanes reservation first!

📸: Disney Parks

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

When your WDW AP daughter makes a reel for you! 🥰 I would love to help you plan your WDW vacation! Link in bio or DM!

05/23/2026

✨ Planning your next vacation should feel exciting, not overwhelming! ✨

Whether you’re dreaming of magical memories at Disney, relaxing on a cruise ship balcony, exploring Europe on a guided tour, or unwinding at an all-inclusive resort, I’m here to help make it seamless from start to finish. 🌍✈️🚢

As a Senior Travel Advisor with Fantastical Vacations, I specialize in:

🏰 Disney Destinations
🎢 Universal Orlando
🚢 Ocean & River Cruises
🌍 Worldwide Guided Tours
🌴 All-Inclusive Resorts

From the first quote to the final boarding pass, I help take the stress out of planning so you can focus on the fun part — making memories. 💙

If you’re thinking about a future getaway, I’d love to help you plan something that matches YOUR travel style!

05/20/2026

If you like Disney and fun cocktails, you just might want to head over and join my new Facebook travel group!
🔗 Link in the comments!

05/19/2026

📬 The May Newsletter is headed your way today!

🌷 May’s transitions & celebrations — time to make them count!

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05/14/2026

Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster Starring the Muppets opens in just under 2 weeks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Florida!
My daughter sent me these pics from her most recent visit.
I always loved this ride with Aerosmith, but also looking forward to seeing the new Muppets theming!
Word has it that the Muppets hit song “Can You Picture That?” will be playing in the recording studio pre show!
Rando fact about yours truly: me and my friends performed this song at an air guitar contest when we were in 3rd grade. We thought we were SO awesome 😂