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Character Inspiration Makeovers - Sharon Judy
Apr 5 2021

Want to become a Disney princess or villain? Character Inspiration Makeovers will make your dream come true!

The global pandemic has brought with it many changes to Walt Disney World including the temporary closure of the salons and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques throughout the resort. If you or someone in your family had their heart set on a princess transformation as a part of their Walt Disney World vacation, I’ve got great news for you!

Sharon Judy HairstylistMy friend and former Disney Cast Member, Sharon Judy, is currently doing Character Inspiration Makeovers. Sharon had a long history of working at Walt Disney World in the salons of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort offering hair, nail, and make up services including Character Couture and Perfectly Princess Packages.

Sharon is now working her magic by visiting Walt Disney World guests of all ages both on and off property creating her signature Character Inspiration Makeovers right in their hotel rooms! How’s that for a little extra pixie dust?

Sharon is an expert in hair of all textures and types; her Character Inspiration Makeovers offer a wide variety of options including buns, curls, updos with sparkles, flowers, or a tiara plus character inspired make up and nails. 

Prices for children age 10 and under start at $50 for a hairstyle, $35 for age appropriate make up, and $15 for nails. Prices for everyone age 11 and over start at $75 for a hairstyle, $50 for age appropriate make up, and $15 for nails. Sharon’s services can be booked separately and there is no traveling fee.

If you are interested in booking a Character Inspiration Makeover with Sharon or would like additional information, please reach out to her via text at 407-301-2707. Be sure to check her out on Instagram @sharonjudyhairstylist to see even more images of her magical princess and villain transformations!

Jasmine InspirationWhat People Are Saying About Sharon

“Sharon is amazing. I highly recommend.” ~Liz

“Highly highly recommend Sharon!” ~Lory

“Sharon is great! Highly recommend!” ~Susan

“Highly recommended! She’s wonderful.” ~Angela

“Sharon did my hair a couple months ago and she was amazing!” ~Fiona

Fairytale Wedding 1Additional Services Offered

Sharon is a full service stylist with Lavender The Spa in Celebration that can help you with any of your hair, make up, and nail needs. In addition to her popular Character Inspiration Makeovers, Sharon often does hair and make up for wedding parties of all sizes. For more information about her wedding services, please contact Sharon via text at 407-301-2707 with your questions.

Lavender The Spa
605 Front Street
Celebration, Florida 34747
877-291-7114 ext 1

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Mar 31 2020

Disney World Free Dining Recovery Discount

Over the weekend, Disney released a Free Dining Recovery Discount for guests whose vacations have been impacted by the Coronavirus. Let’s take a look at the details and how this discount stacks up.

DISNEY WORLD FREE DINING RECOVERY DISCOUNT DETAILS

Here are the details of this deal according to Disney:

We recognize the impact these uncertain times have had on our Guests. If your recent Walt Disney World reservation was affected, then you may be eligible to enjoy a special summer vacation package offer. After all, summertime is the perfect time to make the kind of cherished memories that we all need—now more than ever.

Eligible Guests can take advantage of a vacation package offer that includes accommodations at a select Disney Resort hotel, park admission and a Disney dining plan—valid for arrivals most nights June 1 through September 30, 2020 when you book through May 31, 2020. This offer is valid only for Guests who previously booked a vacation package or room reservation to stay at a Disney Resort hotel at Walt Disney World Resort for travel dates March 16 to May 31, 2020. Offer not valid for reservations travelling these dates that were cancelled before March 1, 2020.

This offer is subject to availability. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Theme park tickets valid for admission beginning on date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of stay and ticket.

HOW DOES THE DISNEY FREE DINING RECOVERY DISCOUNT STACK UP?

How this discount stacks up really depends on your feelings and experience with the Free Dining Discounts in the past. If you’re a fan of the convenience and simplicity of the dining plans, then this is probably a big win for you. If however, you’re looking strictly at the cost, this may not be as good of a deal as it seems at first glance. You’ll want to spend a few minutes actually crunching the numbers to see if it makes sense for you and your family. Remember with the Free Dining Discount, you will be paying full rack rate for your room, and potentially missing out on some sizable room only discounts in the future if Disney reopens and struggles to fill rooms. You’ll also want to keep in mind that value and moderate resort hotels will receive the Quick-Service Dining Plan, while deluxe resort hotels will receive the Disney Dining Plan that includes Table Service meals that require gratuities that will need to be paid out of pocket. Over the years, I have done Walt Disney World vacations with and without the dining plan, and being a small eater, I have always found a room only discount to be a much bigger cost savings while paying for my meals out of pocket. To get pricing for your vacation if you qualify for the Free Dining Recovery Discount, please call 407-939-4251 directly. This discount cannot be booked online at this time.

WHAT I AM DOING ABOUT MY UPCOMING TRIPS

In my recent posts Disney World Is Closed – Now What?, When Will Disney World Reopen, and Disney World Closed Indefinitely, I shared what I am doing about my upcoming Walt Disney World vacations that I have scheduled throughout the rest of 2020.

As a quick update, I am still hanging on to my early and mid summer trips for now. I did reschedule my April trip to September and added an August trip while I was at it. I have several Frontier Airlines flight vouchers that are going to expire by October 1 so I am trying to use as many of them as possible, knowing that is very unlikely Frontier will extend them. As quickly as things are changing now, I currently plan on waiting until a couple of weeks before each trip to decide whether or not to go, unless something else decides for me, like Disney World still being closed, Frontier cancelling my flight, a CDC travel advisory, or the mandatory quarantine of 14 days still being in place when arriving in Florida.

I would love to be able to visit Walt Disney World this year, but looking at the big picture, this really is not a major concern. The most important thing right now, is that we all do what we can to save lives, stay well, and slow the spread of the Coronavirus. Eventually life will return to normal, and we will all be enjoying the magic in person once again!

WHAT’S NEXT?

In the meantime, I will continue to share the latest Walt Disney World news and information here. You can still expect to see several posts a week, filling you in on all of the fun things coming up at the most magical place on earth once it reopens!

Please stay safe and well, and I will see you in the parks real soon!

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Nov 22 2019

4-Park Magic Tickets Are A Great Way To Experience Walt Disney World

Recently Walt Disney World announced a new type of admission that is a fantastic option for guests that are looking for a deal and don’t want to park hop…the 4-Park Magic ticket. These tickets allow guests one visit to each of the four parks – Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a seven day period and can be upgraded to include a day at a water park plus admission to the NBA Experience. If you think this ticket might work for your family, check out all of the details courtesy of Disney:

There’s so much to look forward to at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, with the holiday season in full swing and a year of new experiences on the horizon. To immerse themselves in all this magic, guests can take advantage of the newest four-day 4-Park Magic Ticket, now available from $89 per day (plus tax), or $356 total (plus tax) – a great value option for everything from a last-minute getaway to a meticulously planned dream vacation.

The 4-Park Magic Ticket has proven to be a favorite ticket option for guests in recent years, as it provides one visit to each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks. For the first time, this latest version of the 4-Park Magic Ticket can be upgraded to include one admission to either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon or Disney’s Blizzard Beach water parks, plus one admission to the new NBA Experience at Disney Springs.

Here are details about this special offer:

  • 4-Park Magic Ticket is a four-day ticket that includes one admission to each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks (one park per day). Guests must select a start date on or before September 30, 2020, and the ticket expires seven days after the selected start date.
    • Adult (ages 10+): from $89 per day, plus tax (from $356 total, plus tax); prices vary based on start date selected; lower prices may apply on certain dates
    • Add one admission to one water park and one admission to NBA Experience for an extra $40, plus tax (ages 10+)
    • Child (ages 3-9) prices available

For more information about the 4-Park Magic Ticket, please click here. 

With holiday festivities happening all across Walt Disney World Resort, the 4-Park Magic Ticket is a great way for families to share in this joyous season:

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom is fully decked for the holidays for the first time, with holiday décor in every land, plus festive new entertainment.
  • The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays takes place November 29 – December 30, featuring the beloved Candlelight Processional along with special Holiday Kitchens and more.
  • At Magic Kingdom Park, Queen Elsa transforms Cinderella Castle into a glittering centerpiece of the season during “A Frozen Holiday Wish.”
  • “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a must-see holiday nighttime spectacular.

The magic continues into 2020, when guests will discover even more unforgettable experiences across all four Walt Disney World theme parks:

  • At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests are now living their own Star Wars adventures inside the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and, starting December 5, they can join a climactic battle against the First Order as part of the groundbreaking new attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
  • Magic Kingdom Park offers unlimited enchantment with classic, fan-favorite attractions and spectacular entertainment, such as the must-see fireworks-and-projection show “Happily Ever After,” or the new “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party.”
  • At Epcot, the new limited-time nighttime spectacular “Epcot Forever” dazzles with soaring fireworks, inspiring music, lasers and colorful glowing kites that light up the sky above World Showcase Lagoon. In early 2020, Epcot welcomes another exciting festival season with the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, January 17 – February 24, followed by the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, March 4 – June 1.
  • At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests can explore Pandora – The World of Avatar, an immersive land featuring massive floating mountains, bioluminescent rain forests and unbelievable experiences including Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey.

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Sep 13 2019

Mid-Day Magic Tickets Are A Great Way To Experience Walt Disney World

Recently Walt Disney World announced a new type of admission that is a fantastic option for guests that like to sleep in…the Mid-Day Magic ticket. These tickets allow guests to enter Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom after 12pm. For a mom of teenagers who don’t like to get up in the morning, the Mid-Day Magic ticket is a perfect fit for when my kids are traveling with me. If you think this ticket might work for your family, check out all of the details courtesy of Disney:

With the recent debut of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the 24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival leading the way, the fall season will bring plenty of excitement to Walt Disney World Resort. The new Mid-Day Magic Ticket is a great value for families to take in the unsurpassed fun of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks.

Mid-Day Magic Tickets are valid for admission after 12pm and were designed with guests’ flexibility in mind, with timing that helps meet their needs. Mid-Day Magic Tickets may be used at any of the four theme parks, allowing guests to catch a parade, enjoy a meal, experience favorite attractions, and then get ready for wondrous nighttime shows.

The fall and winter months will be a fantastic time to visit Walt Disney World Resort. Guests can climb aboard the fastest ship in the galaxy on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. They can taste their way around World Showcase during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. They can enjoy the resort as it transitions into a winter wonderland in November and December, with holiday décor and festivities at all four theme parks.

The 2-, 3- and 4-Day Mid-Day Magic Tickets are available for use on or before December 15, 2019:

  • Two-day ticket from $88 a day, plus tax (from $176 total, plus tax)
  • Three-day ticket from $84 a day, plus tax (from $252 total, plus tax)
  • Four-day ticket from $79 a day, plus tax (from $316 total, plus tax)

Tickets are valid for one theme park per day. Prices are for ages 10 and older. The price varies based on selected start date. Lower prices may apply on certain dates. The two-day ticket expires four days after the selected start date. The three-day ticket expires five days after the selected start date. The four-day ticket expires seven days after the selected start date.

For more information or to purchase the Disney’s Mid-Day Magic Ticket, please click here.

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May 27 2019

Summer One World Discount Ticket At Walt Disney World

If you’ve been on the fence about whether or not to visit Walt Disney World this summer ahead of the long anticipated opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you are not alone. It has been rumored that attendance levels are projected to be lower as many visitors push their vacations back until late 2019 or early 2020 to enjoy the new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With these lower projections forecasted for the upcoming months, Disney is offering an unbelievable deal beginning June 4, 2019 on a new Summer One World discount ticket. Here’s everything you need to know to experience a fun-filled time with your friends and family at Walt Disney World at an amazing discounted rate courtesy of Disney:

The season of summer fun is nearly upon us and now, more than ever, Walt Disney World Resort is the place to make lifelong memories with family and friends. For the first time, guests can purchase the new Summer One World Ticket as a great way to experience all that’s fresh and exciting at the resort’s four theme parks and two water parks, with six admissions for only $74 per admission (plus tax) – a total price of $444 (plus tax).*

Starting June 4, guests will be able to purchase the Summer One World Ticket through the official Walt Disney World website, through the Disney Reservation Center or authorized travel professionals and ticket sellers. For a total price of $444 (plus tax), this ticket includes one admission to each of the Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks. Ticket details:

  • Summer One World Tickets must be purchased between Jun 4, 2019, and August 23, 2019.
  • Each Summer One World Ticket includes six admissions – one admission to each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks and each of the two water parks.
  • Guests have flexibility in how they use these tickets, including visiting more than one park per day.
  • Tickets must be used June 4, 2019 – August 28, 2019.

Pairing the Summer One World Ticket with a Disney resort hotel stay helps guests remain immersed in the magic for every moment of a Walt Disney World vacation. Guests can save up to 25 percent on rooms at select Disney resort hotels for stays most nights May 28, 2019, through August 28, 2019, when they book through August 28, 2019. Please click here for more information.

Summer 2019 will be an amazing time to visit Walt Disney World, with new experiences at all four theme parks:

  • Anything can happen during Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom Park, including the new “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party,” featuring those true originals, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
  • Pixar pals party with guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the park’s 30th anniversary year, featuring The Incredibles; Mike and Sulley from Disney and Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.”; Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang at the new Toy Story Land; and the new Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy that takes guests into the world of Cars.
  • Pandora – The World of Avatar comes to life each night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with bioluminescent fauna and flora. And now evenings in the park are about to be even more special with the May 24 planned debut of “Rivers of Light: We Are One,”introducing additional stunning imagery and familiar animal characters to the popular nighttime show on Discovery River. Also beginning May 24, the Tree of Life will awaken in a whole new way to honor the 25th anniversary of “The Lion King,” with beautiful projections on the iconic tree featuring music and animation paying tribute to the classic film.
  • “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” will return to Epcot this summer. Star-Lord and Gamora from the Guardians of the Galaxy films will take guests on a musical journey through the cosmos, showcasing hits from Star-Lord’s Awesome Mix tapes. Live shows will take place daily from June 14 through August 18.

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