Fantastical Vacations by Monika

06/23/2026

Best seat in the Haus?

This is easily one of my favorite spots to just sit and relax. Look at this view! 

Take the stairs to the second floor at Pinocchio’s Village Haus. On a nice (or even rainy day), sit outside and take in the ambience. Hearing the carousel and seeing the castle is very magical!

Oh don’t forget to order Joffreys Shakin’ Jamaican coffee and the Pinocchio’s Cookie tart to enjoy! And sign the blue fairy’s wishing book here too! ☕️ 🍪

06/22/2026

What do you think? Core birthday memory unlocked? 👑

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for this birthday princess sure was a treat! After many trips to Disney, we finally pulled the plug and did it! It’s pricey, but you are paying for the experience and believe me, this mama loved the experience! 🥹

06/22/2026

You know what this means!!! if you are going to need Christmas party tickets, let me know! Halfway to the holidays 🥰🥰🥰

’Twas the night before Halfway to the Holidays… the mantle stood still, With spaces to fill… and secrets to reveal. 👀❄️

06/21/2026

We’re going to go hang out with Bluey and Bingo today! It’s our only goal at Animal Kingdom lol plus the Safari of course!

06/19/2026

The not so magical part of an afternoon in Florida! ☔️

Stick around though! It may not last for more than an hour or so. Don’t show up at 2:30 like we did which is the peak time of storms here. 😬 which we knew, but sometimes you got other things going on and can’t make it early! ☀️

If using a day at the waterpark is a top priority then just make sure and come at opening! 💧

06/19/2026

Want a reasonably priced character meal where you can see 4 characters?? Head to Cape May Cafe at the Beach Club Resort!

We celebrated my ten year old here and all the characters “sang” to her, hugged her, and gave her a cupcake!

The interactions were long and I even got Donald to shake his tail feathers with us! You’ll see Donald, Minnie, Daisy, and Goofy! Donald was the best per usual 😉

This is a buffet so worth the money! An omelet station, pasties, pancakes and waffles, fruit, ham station, potatoes, and so much more!

Adult price $49
Kids 3-9 $33

06/18/2026

I will say this forever, the parks at night are a whole new experience! 💫

I love rope dropping, taking a midday break, and getting back out to the parks by 5 or 6!

What are your favorite things to do at night? 🌖

06/17/2026

Sometimes stopping to take in everything (or just something new) at the pavilions can be a fun activity in itself! 🚂

What is your random activity you like in EPCOT? 🪩

06/15/2026

Hmmm thoughts on the possibility of Disney Springs only allowing resort guest or people with restaurant reservations onto Disney Springs transportation buses? 🚍

I am a firm believer and you should not use the free Disney Springs parking and then hopping on the bus to get to the park to avoid parking fees. I think they are trying to do what they are doing to alleviate that plus making room on the buses for actual resort guest. 🏨

In all actuality, it makes sense. For someone who stays off property in their timeshare once or twice a year and loves doing resort hopping after enjoying Disney Springs, this kind of bums me out. 😂

06/15/2026

August, people. It’s hot but could be worth it!!