New Luggage Tags

Beginning with reservations arriving on Sept. 29, 2015, most Guests booked on a Walt Disney Travel Company package at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel will receive their luggage tags in the same box as their MagicBands.

These new luggage tags feature seven unique designs each in a color that will correspond to the your MagicBand. If you have not customized your MagicBand color, you will receive a luggage tag in the iconic grey color to match the MagicBand.

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The delivery method will vary depending on when your reservation was booked and whether you have customized your MagicBand.

Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests will receive their items accordingly:

• Guests who have booked and customized their MagicBands 10+ days prior to arrival will receive their luggage tags in their MagicBands box at home.
• Guests who have booked and customized their MagicBands 6-9 days prior to arrival, and Guests who have not customized their MagicBands will recieve their luggage tags in their MagicBands box at the Resort hotel.
• Guests who have booked a reservation 1-5 days prior to their arrival, and Guests who have opted out of MagicBands will receive luggage tags at the front desk of their Resort hotel.

Please note Guests staying at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Downtown Disney Area Hotels, Four Seasons Resort Orlando and Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels will continue to receive luggage tags with Guest documents.


So which luggage tag are you most looking forward to? Contact us at Snapshot Getaways so that we can help you plan a trip so you can get an awesome luggage tag.

Cover Girl Launches Star Wars Themed Makeup Line

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The December release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is bringing massive amounts of buzz and CoverGirl will not miss the Death Star. CoverGirl is set to release a  Limited Edition Star Wars themed makeup line. The line will release online on September 4th  (May the 4th be with you). It will release in  stores such as: Target, Walmart, CVS and Walgreens nationwide in mid-September. Suggested retial pricing ranging from $5 to $8. This will give fans a few months to master their looks or perfect their Disney Bounds before the release of the movie. 

Pat McGrath, CoverGirl’s global creative design director and makeup legend, created six eye-catching beauty looks inspired by the upcoming Star Wars film. Each look is based on the iconic characters - some from the light side and some from the dark side. The collection consists of six lipsticks, three nail polishes, and 10 mascaras which range from everyday hues to daring shades perfect for cosplay and Disney Bounding. The products have memorable phrases from the films like, “Do. Or do not. There is no try.”

Photo Credit: Allure

Photo Credit: Allure

Limited Edition Colorlicious Lipsticks

Dark Purple

Gold

Red

Lilac

Silver

Nude

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Limited Edition Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Glosses
Speed of Light
Nemesis
Red Revenge

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Dark Side packaging vs. Light Side packaging

Limited Edition The Super Sizer by Lash Blast Mascara (ten limited edition designs)

Photo Credit: Allure

Photo Credit: Allure



Will you be rocking the #lightside or the #darkside?
Please come back and share your looks with us.

Amanda Hansel is a self proclaimed Disney nerd who has 2 boys. She is also a travel agent with Snapshot Getaways. You can find her on Facebook and on Twitter. She would love to hear from you or chat about Disney with you.

Star Wars Chase Credit Cards Now Available

With the much anticipated arrival of Star Wars: The Force Awakens release in December, many are joining forces. Chase Credit Cards will not be left out as they have released three new designs for their cards.

Here are a few of the many perks if you sign up with Disney Visa Credit Card:

Touch down for a visit to the Dark Side. Feel the power of the Force at the Star Wars Imperial Meet ‘N’ Greet at our private Card member location at Walt Disney World® Resort starting early 2016 and the Disneyland® Resort starting Fall 2015. Available to all Disney Visa Credit Card members.

Disney Store

Load up on the latest Star Wars merchandise with the new Star Wars Visa card at the Disney Store or DisneyStore.com. You’ll receive 10% off select purchases of $50 or more when you use your Disney or Star Wars Visa Card.

Disney Parks

You’ll also receive 10% off select Star Wars merchandise purchases of $50 or more at select locations at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort. Stock up and prepare for an adventure!

Amanda Hansel is a self proclaimed Disney nerd who has 2 boys. She is also a travel agent with Snapshot Getaways. You can find her on Facebook and on Twitter. She would love to hear from you or chat about Disney with you.

Disney World Night of Joy Performers Announced

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Disney has announced the full schedule for this year's Night of Joy, complete with the full performer line-up and locations.

Night of Joy 2015 takes place this year at the Magic Kingdom on September 11th and 12th, 7:30pm to 1am each evening. Tickets are $65 plus tax in advance for one night and $115 plus tax in advance for two nights.

Friday, September 11th, 2015

CASTLE FORECOURT STAGE
7:40 p.m. – Jeremy Camp
9:45 p.m. – MercyMe
11:55 p.m. – TobyMac

GALAXY STAGE
7:30 p.m. – Francesca Battistelli
8:50 p.m. – Francesca Battistelli
10:25 p.m. – Colton Dixon
12:05 a.m. – Big Daddy Weave

ROCKETTOWER PLAZA STAGE
8:10 p.m. – Josh Wilson
9:40 p.m. – I Am They
11:15 p.m. – Rend Collective

Saturday, September 12th, 2015

CASTLE FORECOURT STAGE
7:40 p.m. – for King & Country
9:40 p.m. – LeCrae
11:50 p.m. – Skillet

GALAXY STAGE
7:30 p.m. – Jamie Grace
8:50 p.m. – Jamie Grace
10:25 p.m. – Matt Maher
12 a.m. – Mandisa

ROCKETTOWER PLAZA STAGE
8:10 p.m. – Veridia
9:40 p.m. – 7eventh Time Down
11:15 p.m. – 7eventh Time Down


For more information and to purchase event tickets, visit NightofJoy.com or contact your Snapshot Getaways agent to get more details and your tickets.

Amanda Hansel is a self proclaimed Disney nerd who has 2 boys. She is also a travel agent with Snapshot Getaways. You can find her on Facebook and on Twitter. She would love to hear from you or chat about Disney with you.

Thor's Chariot at Lowe's Build & Grow

If you are like me you are always trying to find things to keep your children occupied. If it is Disney related it makes it more fun.  Here is my scoop!

Thor has come to Lowe’s to end the “Marvel’s Avengers Assemble” Summer! Register your child so they don’t miss the final clinic!

Lowe's Build & Grow is building Thor's Chariot on Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 10 am- 11 am.
So to register go to this link : http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx
Put in your zip code and hit register and it will walk you through the process.

Amanda Hansel is a self proclaimed Disney nerd who has 2 boys. She is also a travel agent with Snapshot Getaways. You can find her on Facebook and on Twitter. She would love to hear from you or chat about Disney with you.

Friday Freebie: Handmade Paper at Innoventions

If you're looking for a place to cool off, perhaps find a place to sit and relax while the kids explore some fun hands activities (even walk away with a FREE souvenir) then Innoventions East is the perfect place! The big draw here is Sum of All Thrills, but after your kiddo has created and tested their coaster don't forget to stop by Environmentality Corner.

Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to make their own piece of paper from pulp to dry rack. When it's complete they can even stamp it with a Disney character. And it's theirs to keep, absolutely free. 

Hope is ready to help you find more off the beaten path fun on your next vacation. Contact her at Hope@SnapshotGetaways.com or find her on Facebook. 

Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Dinner at Walt Disney World Resort

This holiday season join Minnie and her friends during a festive dinner at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Minnie’s Holiday Dine takes place select nights and features Minnie, Mickey, Donald, Daisy and Santa Goofy. (Characters are subject to change). With holiday-themed décor, food, music and activities this offering is the perfect spot to deck the halls with family and friends.

Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Dinner is $46.99 for adults and $27.99 for children and is included on the Disney Dining Plan as one table-service entitlement.

You can also choose to enjoy reserved seating at Fantasmic! when your Snapshot Agent books Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine as part of the Fantasmic! Dining Package. The cost for the Fantasmic! Dining Package is $52.99 for adults and $31.99 for children, plus tax and gratuity.

Please contact your Snapshot Getaways agent so that we can get this amazing event booked for you today.

*Please note Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine will still take place during breakfast and lunch at Hollywood & Vine.

Amanda Hansel is a self proclaimed Disney nerd who has 2 boys. She is also a travel agent with Snapshot Getaways. You can find her on Facebook and on Twitter. She would love to hear from you or chat about Disney with you.

Disney Days: Phineas and Ferb

Recently I shared that in our family we bring Disney home by celebrating Disney Days. Some of these are laid back and small.  However, when we have something to celebrate or it's a billion degrees outside (so we're looking for fun inside) we go BIG! A few years ago we pulled out all the stops for a day that celebrated one of our all time favorite Disney Channel shows, Phineas and Ferb!

We started with our table scape. We wanted it to really represent the adventure and fun of summer so we pulled in all of our favorite summer toys from beach toys to sling shots.

It just so happened that my daughter has an Eiffel tower, so of course we had to have our favorite duo climb it!

We also found some great printables on the Disney Family webpage. (It's been a few years so they are probably different than the ones we found but there are still lots to choose from.)

The absolute highlight of this day was taking a page right from the adventurers playbook and building a roller coaster in our living room.

We used foam tubing found at our local hardware store and some marbles. The kids had a fun time finding just the right angle, loop size, and more to get their marbles to stay in the loop,   I think they may have even learned something! (Shhh... don't tell them it was educational!)

We've already whizzed by a few of our 104 days of summer vacation but there are still plenty left to create your own Phineas and Ferb day!

Hope love planning trips to Disney even more than she loves planning Disney themed parties. Contact her at Hope@SnapshotGetaways.com or find her on Facebook for help planning your next adventure!