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Derry Wade - Owner, Magic Path Travel

@magicpathtravel

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🌟Taking the stress out of creating amazing memories for busy parents
🌟From Central VA, serving clients everywhere

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✨Have you planned a vacation with a travel advisor before?

✨If not, you may be wondering why anyone would…? Most vacations can be reserved directly by guests themselves online or by phone, right?

✨Here are a few ways my planning services bring value to you:

- The type of family travel I specialize in is increasingly complex to plan. I spend several hours each week staying current on new offers, experiences, trip reports, restaurant reviews, and lesser known opportunities to provide my clients with the latest information to help guide their choices.

- I am a member of the Travel Leaders Network, a leading consortium that periodically offers onboard cruise credit and other perks to my clients.

- I travel frequently with my own family and have experience planning awesome adventures with children from babies up through teens and young adults.

- When something unexpectedly goes wrong before or during a magical vacation, I’m on hand to do all that I can to get my clients back on track.

- I’ve been known to spend hours on hold to get my clients the sailing or resort they want, while they go about their busy lives knowing I’ve got it!

- I am paid by the vendor after the client completes their travel, so the cost to the client is exactly the same as if they did all the planning on their own (or less… see below).

- With travel vendors (like Disney) who offer discounts, I continually search for new discounts to apply to my clients’ vacation packages before AND after their deposit is paid. The early bird gets the worm…and I’m a very early riser.

✨Last but not least, planning travel is a passion project for me. I honor your trust. Helping clients plan meaningful, thrilling, magical adventures is a very fulfilling job!

#travelgram #magicpathtravel #letsgo #familytravels #letsgo taken in Charlottesville, Virginia by @magicpathtravel

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3 years ago

✨It’s time for a Tuesday Tip!

✨Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy two hours of supervised fun with crafts and games at the Swan & Dolphin.

✨This service is free of charge when parents return with a receipt from Amare, bluezoo, or Il Mulino.

✨Enjoy a meal or even just a breather in these restaurants’ lounges with drinks.

✨Swan and Dolphin Resort is convenient to the Boardwalk, near EPCOT and Hollywood Studios!

#letsgo #magicpathtravel #traveladvisorsheretohelp taken in Charlottesville, Virginia by @magicpathtravel

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16 days ago

✨ New discounts for fall and early 2027 vacations of 5 nights or longer at Universal Orlando!

✨ Save up to 30% on a stay of five nights or more at select hotels. Plus, receive additional savings of up to $300 off your total package price.

📅 Travel Dates: September 8 - December 25, 2026 and January 3 - March 15, 2027

Save 30% off at:

• Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort

• Universal Terra Luna Resort

• Universal Aventura Hotel

• Universal Stella Nova Resort

Save 25% off at:

• Universal Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites

• Universal Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites

Save 20% off at:

• Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel

• Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Save 15% off at:

• Loews Royal Pacific Resort

• Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

• Hard Rock Hotel

✨ Have you been waiting to try Epic Universe? I’ve got tips and tricks to help you see it all. 🎉

✨Reach out for planning assistance — my fees are included at no additional cost.

✨ Let’s go!!!!!!

#magicpathtravel #familyfun #couplesgetaway #universalorlandoresort taken in Charlottesville, Virginia by @magicpathtravel

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2 months ago

✨I’m sharing highlights from the Disney Wonder Alaskan cruise I’m on this week in stories.

✨Started from Seattle then took Amtrak Cascades to Vancouver where we boarded Wonder.

✨Itinerary includes a glacier day (Dawes Glacier on this sailing) and port days in Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan bookended by sea days.

✨Check out highlights for more!

#dclalaska #familymemories #letsgo by @magicpathtravel

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3 months ago

✨Fireworks mean vacation to me!

✨Sharing a few photos of some of my favorites - Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios Florida, more Magic Kingdom, RunDisney starting line, and Disney Cruise Line.

✨I love to help clients plan for the best locations to see fireworks on their Disney destination and Universal vacations!

✨Let’s go! 🎇 taken in Charlottesville, Virginia by @magicpathtravel

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3 months ago

✨We’re halfway to the holidays and it’s time to plan your end of year visit to Walt Disney World 🎄🏰

✨Discounted resort stays open for reservations this morning for several nights from October to December.

✨Tickets for after hours holiday parties in Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios will be available beginning July 9 for onsite guests and July 16 for offsite guests.

✨This is a busy time of year at WDW but there are pockets of average crowd times (the week right before Christmas is a favorite) as well as great strategies for maximizing your enjoyment of the parks which each have unique decorations and activities.

✨I’ve been fortunate to visit the parks at the holidays several times now and would love to help you plan for a truly memorable holiday adventure this year.

✨Experiences make the best gifts 🌟

#letsgo #magicpathtravel #familymemories #disneymagic

After hours holiday parties in Magic Kingdom taken in Charlottesville, Virginia by @magicpathtravel

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3 months ago

✨Let’s plan something special for you!

#traveladvisorsmakeithappen #magicinthedetails #lessstressmorejoy by @magicpathtravel

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4 months ago

✨New! Walt Disney World discounted resort stays for Disney+ subscribers during Cool Kid Summer with Bluey. Limited availability!

Great Rates for Stays Most Nights from June 21 to July 1, July 5 to July 8, and July 12 to August 5, 2026:

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort: Standard Rooms from $99 per night plus tax

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside: Standard Location 5th Sleeper Rooms from $169 per night plus tax

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort: Cars Family Suites for $249 per night plus tax

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: Deluxe Studios from $279 per night plus tax

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Savanna View Rooms from $369 per night plus tax

✨Let’s jump into planning together if you are considering a summer 2026 visit! Can be combined with discounted ticket offers as well.

✨Why go it alone? There’s a lot to know about planning the best Disney destination vacation! Let’s chat 😊👍

#coolkidsummer #travelsdvisorsmakeithappen #disneymagicmoments taken in Charlottesville, Virginia by @magicpathtravel

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6 months ago

✨Destination: SoCal ☀️

✨A visit to Southern California has so much to offer!

✨Did you know there’s a scenic Amtrak route that makes traveling between LA/Anaheim and San Diego fun and easy?

✨San Diego: zoo and safari park, gorgeous coastal hikes, delicious food, cruises to Mexico

✨Anaheim: Disneyland & Disney’s California Adventure. Lovely beaches within driving distance

✨Los Angeles: Universal Hollywood, sightseeing, studio tours, food and culture tours. Cruises depart from Long Beach.

✨Let’s connect to discuss a custom California adventure your your crew! taken in Charlottesville, Virginia by @magicpathtravel

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6 months ago

✨ Does your dream cruise look like this?

✨ I took these photos a couple days ago during a cruise on Disney Destiny, (the newest ship in the fleet).

✨Disney’s Lookout Cay (pictured) is one of two private destinations that Disney Cruise Line visits in the Bahamas.

✨Yes - there’s plenty for adults to do, I promise! (And actual time for adult fun while the kids are having a blast in the kids clubs!)

✨Summer 2027 itineraries are available to review and booking opens soon.

✨What’s the best ship, itinerary, and stateroom for you? When do you need to reserve what? What’s a fish extender?

✨Don’t go it alone! Let’s plan an amazing adventure for you.

#Disneymagic #magicpathtravel #letsgo taken in Charlottesville, Virginia by @magicpathtravel

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8 months ago

✨Plan something special this year ⏳

✨Not sure where to start? 😬

✨Let’s be friends 👍

Find me at MagicPathTravel.com or here in DMs. See pinned post for info!

#letsgo #familyfun #couplesgoals #friendstrip #magicpathtravel taken in Charlottesville, Virginia by @magicpathtravel

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9 months ago

✨Thinking Disneyland?

✨When you stay in the Fantasy Tower at Disneyland Hotel on the theme park side you can enjoy a view of the fireworks from the comfort of your room.

✨It’s a fun extra bit of magic to add to a magical escape.

#letsgo #familyfun #magicalmemories #summer taken in Charlottesville, Virginia by @magicpathtravel

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