The Trips You’ll Talk About for Years: How to Create Magic Together in 2026

Jan 22

Some years call for upgrades. Some years call for bold choices.
And then there are the years that whisper, “Make memories that last.”
2026 is shaping up to be that kind of year. The year where you don’t just take a trip… you create a moment your people will talk about over dinner tables, graduation parties, and family group chats for years to come.

Because when you travel with the people who matter most, it stops being “vacation.” It becomes a chapter in your family story.

Let’s build that together.

Family Connection: The Heartbeat of Every Great Trip

Even the most magical destinations in the world can’t compete with the feeling of being truly together.

But here’s the thing no one tells you:
Connection doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when you choose a destination and a plan that makes space for it. That means slow mornings, shared laughs, inside jokes, late-night fireworks, recurring traditions.

2026 gives families the perfect window to reset, reconnect, and remember what it feels like to play again.

You bring the people.
We’ll bring the magic.

Disney & Universal Moments That Spark Togetherness

Some places are engineered for wonder. And they’re filled with those “did that just happen?” moments that glue a family together.

Picture this:

Holding your kid’s hand as they meet their favorite character for the first time
Screaming-laughing through a coaster you swore you’d “never” ride
Staying up way past bedtime to watch fireworks explode over a castle
Recreating the same photo year after year and watching everyone grow

Whether it’s Disney’s classic nostalgia or Universal’s adrenaline-fueled magic, these destinations give every age a different reason to feel completely, wholeheartedly in it together.

And that’s where the real memories live.

*Image Courtesy of Universal Parks & Resorts*

Don’t Forget the Grown-Ups: Adult Trips & Parent Getaways

Here’s your gentle reminder: magic isn’t just for kids.

2026 is shaping up to be an amazing year for:

✨ Romantic weekends
✨ Parents-only refresh trips
✨ Best-friend escapes
✨ Birthday & milestone celebrations
✨ Grown-up theme park visits (yes, they’re incredible)

Whether you’re sipping sparkling wine at EPCOT’s festivals, cruising the Mediterranean, relaxing in a luxury adults-only resort, or tapping into your own inner child on thrill rides — these trips refill your cup in a way everyday life simply can’t.

And when you come home happy? Your whole home changes, too.

The Best 2026 Events to Build a Trip Around

Want your trip to feel extra special? Plan it around something unforgettable.

2026 is packed with magic-made events:

EPCOT Festivals all year long (foodies, this is your moment)
Halloween & Holiday parties that turn Disney nights into pure spectacle
New Universal attractions that bring blockbuster-level excitement
RunDisney weekends for the active families
Anniversary celebrations at several fan-favorite resorts

These events add a layer of energy to your trip that sticks with you long after you’re home — the kind of “remember when…” moments you pull out again and again.

Multigenerational Magic: Tips for Traveling with Your Whole Crew

Planning a trip that spans grandparents, parents, teens, kids, toddlers, and maybe even a baby on a hip?
It’s absolutely possible and honestly, it might be the best decision you make all year.

Here’s how we help make it effortless:

Build flexible days so no one feels rushed
Choose resorts with easy transportation
Mix thrill moments with gentle, classic attractions
Create shared “anchor” moments each day (a meal, fireworks, a photo spot)
Give each age group at least one “their choice” activity

The magic of multigenerational travel isn’t in doing everything together. It’s in creating a trip where everyone gets to shine.

When the whole family gets involved, the memories feel richer, deeper, and unbelievably special.

Ready to Start Your 2026 Story?

If something in your heart is saying, “This is our year,” let’s honor that. Let’s build a trip that becomes one of your family’s favorite stories.

Here’s to the moments you’ll talk about for years.
Here’s to 2026 — your next chapter.

Ready to make that a reality? Don’t do it alone! Reach out today to get connected with one of our fabulous Travel Advisors.

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Goofy Getaways began in 2013 as an idea sparked in a college classroom — a simple question turned into something bigger: What if travel planning felt just as special as the trip itself?

What started as a semester-long project quickly became a real agency, built on creativity, care, and a love for helping people experience unforgettable moments together. Over the years, through growth, change, and even a global pause on travel, that original vision has never shifted.

Today, Goofy Getaways is shaped by experience, expertise, and thousands of magical vacations — but at our core, we’re still driven by the same idea: great trips don’t just happen; they’re thoughtfully crafted.