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Once Upon a Book Retreat

A Storybook Escape

A storybook escape for book girlies && Disney lovers alike!! This magical retreat blends reading with Disney park adventures, from riding favorite attractions to meeting beloved characters. Bring a book to read in line, by the pool, or while waiting for the parade, && connect with like-minded girlies who share your love for books && Disney. By the end, you’re sure to leave with unforgettable memories—&& a new book bestie!!

Ready for your next chapter??
Submit an interest form below!!

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Disney Magic

The Once Upon a Book Retreat will take place at the Happiest Place on Earth!! We’ll be visiting the Disney parks && will be staying on or near Disney property so you’ll stay in the Disney magic!!

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Book Girlies

The Once Upon a Book Retreat is a chance for book girlies to connect over their shared love of reading && everything Disney—so you’re basically guaranteed to gain a new book bestie!!

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Magical Moments

The Once Upon a Book Retreat will come with a full itinerary, packed with ample time at the parks, with downtime to read, recharge, and community build with the other book girlies!!

Connect with like-minded book girlies at the Happiest Place on Earth!!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I’ll have a better idea of whether girlies want to retreat in Walt Disney World vs Disneyland after reviewing the submissions from the interest form. However, I’m anticipating having the first Once Upon a Book Retreat at the Walt Disney World Resort, but will plan a Disneyland retreat shortly after!!

  • I’m anticipating hosting the first Once Upon a Book Retreat sometime between July–October 2025. I’m asking that interested girlies submit an interest form to help me get a better idea of when you’d like to go, what Disney park you’d like to go to, && more information. The official dates of the Once Upon a Book Retreat will be announced in early June 2025.

  • When I get more information on what girlies want to experience during the Once Upon a Book Retreat via the interest form, I’ll be able to plan the retreat in more detail. The price of the retreat will include hotel, park tickets, book retreat goodies, && more, but it won’t include flights, transportation, food, && souvenirs (obviously—you gotta get your own Mickey ears).

  • Based on demand, I’m anticipating hosting myself && up to nine other girls for the first Once Upon a Book Retreat. After reviewing the submissions I receive in the interest form, I’ll have a better idea of the experience girlies want during the Once Upon a Book Retreat including how many girls they feel comfortable vacationing with.

  • Because I’m quirky && I think it’s cute. I also use “??” && “!!” Just go along with it!! 😅

  • Me?? Oh—I’m no one. 😅 Just a girl who loves to read, plans near-perfect Disney trips, && is sick of not hanging out with her bookstagram friends IRL. You can read more about me here, or stalk me on Instagram (nothing creepy, please).