State: New York

Hi! My name is Amanda and I’m excited to part of the Magical Vacation Planner team! My passion for Disney began when I went on my first family trip when I was 9 years old. Since then, I’ve gone back over 10 times and created the most magical memories with my family and friends! I have stayed at most of the resorts and have tried several of the wonderful Disney restaurants using the Dining Plan. My goal as a personal vacation planner is to ensure my clients have the best vacation to fit their needs without the hassle!

My most memorable Disney vacation was in 2012 for my honeymoon. We experienced many things we have always wanted to try such as the Wild Africa Trek Safari, Backstage Tour of Animal Kingdom and Behind the Seeds at EPCOT. Our favorite part of the trip was having VIP seating for all the nightly firework shows – including a private cruise to watch IllumiNations from the canal between France and England at EPCOT! Want to know how you can do this too? It would be my pleasure to assist you!

Whether you are looking to have an adventurous trip or a relaxing vacation, I am here to help you get started!

Arielle has been a lover of all things Disney for as long as she can remember. Her very first trip to Walt Disney World was at the age of 4 and she still remembers that first hug from Mickey Mouse and the awe of Cinderella’s Castle. She has been lucky enough to return many times since and to spread the love of Disney to her family. After her most recent trip to Walt Disney World, she realized she could share her tips, tricks and ideas to help other families have the same fantastic memories and amazing experiences that she has had.

As a mom and a pediatrician, Arielle can offer unique insight into travelling with kids of all ages and work with you to determine the best hotel, dining, attractions and entertainment for your family! Additionally, she has years of experience working with children with medical issues and special needs and can help organize any specific accommodations or requests. She has planned numerous travel vacations for family and friends and cannot wait to help you and your family plan a magical trip!

Areas of Focus: Walt Disney World, Couple Getaways, Honeymoons, Planning with Infants and Toddlers, Children with Special Needs, Food Allergies, Dining Recommendations, Maximizing FastPass Selections

My family and I travel to Disney World at least once a year! There is nothing more exciting than walking off the Disney transportation for the first time and laying your eyes on Cinderella’s Castle. Or walking down Main Street USA and taking in all the magical energy and nostalgia. I have a passion for detail and planning which makes this the perfect job for me. I’m currently attending a local college for Hospitality and Tourism. My knowledge from this program and my extensive travel experience help me plan magical vacations all year long. I stay as current on all things Disney World the best that I can, from following any and all blogs to talking with others who have recently traveled. My friends and family all consider me their “go-to” Disney person! I hope I can be yours too.

My areas of focus are, Disney World, Family Travel, Dinning, resort and fast pass recommendations.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney

I am a mom of 2 in a Disney loving family. I grew up going to Disney and love planning vacations and bringing my own family. Helping other people plan their vacations is also enjoyable to me. I am very experienced with having a magical vacation while handling food allergies and a child in a wheelchair. Making memories for my children is what it is all about. I can’t wait to help you plan your family’s next dream vacation.

Christine joined Magical Vacation Planner in 2017 after having vacationed at Walt Disney World with her family for many, many years. She is a self described “Disney Fanatic” and prides herself on knowing the in’s and out’s of planning the perfect Disney Vacation. Although new to Magical Vacation Planner, Christine has been planning vacations for family and friends for years, and will work individually with clients to find out exactly what they need to make their family vacation perfect.

When Walt Disney World opened in 1971, I knew that it was a place I wanted to visit. I had been a fan of Disney movies, the TV show “Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color” and the characters that made magic for our family!

My name is Dawn Rivet, I have enjoyed WDW on multiple trips over the years with my family, friends and even journeyed to the happiest place on earth as a solo visitor.

We have had the pleasure of staying at numerous Disney properties. Whether we chose to stay in a value, moderate or in one of the deluxe resorts, we have never been disappointed.

Walt Disney World offers so many interesting, thrilling and exciting adventures. It has been a personal joy to explore the many site tours, rides and seasonal “happenings”.

I’d love to share my passion for Disney with you and help arrange your stress-free vacation to the happiest, most magical place on earth.

My love of all things Disney started at birth. I was born on the same day and year as Magic Kingdom opened. I started trip to Disney when I was seven years old. My mother and I would drive to Florida and visit Magic Kingdom. I look forward to these trips every year. On my 11th birthday Epcot opened, it was just another reason for me to love Disney World. I now enjoy bringing my own children,who are growing up to be Disney fans themselves. My oldest son even worked in the Disney College program for a while.
I have been to The Walt Disney World resort 27 times and I can’t wait to go back every time. I have stayed in many of the resorts on property from Value to Deluxe. I look forward to planning and spreading my love for Disney to others and in helping them enjoy their vacations as much as I enjoyed mine.

My first trip to Disney World was when I was 9 years old, it was only one park then. I took my two boys when they were 5 and 2 years old and seeing the magic through their eyes I have been hooked ever since going at least once a year for the last 13 years. I couldn’t imagine not going to my happy place.

I caught the Disney bug in 2009 and have visited as much as possible since. I love helping families plan magical trips of their own. I can assist with all aspects of travel planning, from helping you chose what time of year to go and which resort to stay at, to advice on where to eat and the must-dos in each park. I can help with Disney technology as well, which can be pretty tricky !

I will make each trip as special and personalized as possible for you because no matter how many times you go, every trip is different! Let me help you navigate all that Disney has to offer (and there is so much!) while letting you relax and know that your vacation will be magical!

I am a wife, mom of 4 wonderful adult children and 7 beautiful grandchildren. I have had a huge love and passion for everywhere and everything Disney for as long as I can remember. I have taken that love and tried to share it with my whole family and friends. From our first magical vacation trip to The Magic Kingdom, when we took our 2 year old son, and seeing his eyes and face glow with joy and amazement .To our latest trip when my husband and I went as just a couple and celebrated our 39 th Wedding Anniversary. We had the Best Week of our life. It was amazing. Memories at Disney with your children, your spouse, your parents or friends, are memories that last a lifetime. I also have a hobby of researching and studying everywhere Disney. My husband and I have a goal to travel to and expirence every Disney resort, restaurant, cruise ship and location. I hope that my knowledge and passion will help create a forever memory experience for all that I help.

I have always loved Walt Disney World. From the time I was a little girl up until just recently. There is just something about walking into Magic Kingdom for the first time or the 100th time.

I had the thrill of taking my 3 girls to Disney World and it is such an experience to see Disney through their eyes. To watch the faces light up is truly magical. We have been to Disney for Birthdays, Anniversaries and even long weekends. We were able to catch up with each other and laugh while having the time of our lives. When asked about vacations, people always say “you going to Disney”….I respond “YES”, because there is always something new to see. I have always helped and planned vacations for friends.

Are you thinking about a trip to WALT DISNEY WORLD….but don’t know where to start….from were to stay, and dining and flights ???? Well, I can be the Fairy Godmother you have been looking for…as a Magical Vacation Planner, I can make you trip truly magical.
Because unlike Cinderella…this offer doesn’t expire at MIDNIGHT!!!

“You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world…But it takes People to make the dream a reality…….Walt Disney”!!!

Kelly is an avid Disney Fan! She has been to Disney every year for at least the past 20 years. She enjoys helping her family and friends plan trips and giving them advice on dining reservations and “must do’s” while they visit the Disney Parks.

Kelly is married and has a daughter, whom both share her passion of Disney! They love vacationing with friends who have never visited “The Happiest Place on Earth”, and showing them all of the wonderful things they may have missed along the way!

Kelly’s family enjoys staying at Coronado Springs! They also share the love of the Magic Kingdom, where they get their annual Dole Whip and Turkey Legs!

Kelly would love to help plan your magical vacation with you soon!

Kelly has a passion for traveling and loves being immersed in Disney. She considers herself a Disney Tip Expert. Kelly lives in Putnam Valley, NY located in the majestic Hudson River Valley with her husband and two children. Their absolute favorite family adventures are Walt Disney World and Cruising! She has a passion for Disney, some people may call it an obsession! Kelly enjoys learning new tips and tricks to make every vacation experience unique.

Kelly’s very first visit was when she was 10 years old with her family. Since then, Kelly has stayed at numerous Disney World Resorts though out the years with her own family including sailing with Disney Cruise Line. She has stayed in all levels of resorts from Disney Deluxe Villas to Disney Value Resorts. For Kelly, staying on Disney property, brings her phrase “Eat, Sleep, Breath, Live Disney” to life!

Kelly believes you are never too old (or young) to enjoy all that Disney has to offer. There is always an adventure waiting for you and Kelly will help you find it! She can offer you her experiences with Disney Dining, Resorts, Theme Parks, Transportation, and more.

Kelly is looking forward to plan you a stress-free and magically memorable vacation of your dreams with her personalized complimentary concierge service.. Kelly has her Magic Wand ..(umm, mouse) ready to plan the Magic!

I have loved all things Disney since I was a kid. I went in 1999 for the first time with my parents, and again in 2004. I remember wanting to go back so badly, and couldn’t wait for another trip. Since then, I have been over 8 more times with friends, family, extended family.. you name it! I spent my honeymoon at Disney World at the Beach Club Resort and it is still truly one of the most magical trips I have taken to date. Our last trip we took our daughter for her first birthday. It was so amazing to see the place I love through her eyes. We are also proud to own Disney Vacation Club since 2014 at the Villas at Grand Floridian!

By day, I am a Special Education Teacher for guys and girls with autism. I’m so blessed to have not one, but two jobs that I love! I live on Long Island, New York with my husband Ulysses and daughter Ellie (yes, she was named from the movie Up!)

I cannot wait to help you plan your dream vacation!

My love of Disney started at my first trip to Walt Disney World in 1974. From there it just grew and since then I have visited close to 50 times. I have stayed at many of the resorts on property and have explored all of them, all four theme parks, both waterparks and rediscovered the magic every time. I’ve eaten all around the world, from quick service to character meals to romantic dinners. Done backstage tours, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival, Disney’s Wine and Food Festival, to name a few.

Most recently I started participating in the amazing RunDisney events and have just completed my 7th race at Walt Disney World. There ar may different themed events and for all abilities! The crowds, the course and of course the medals are fantastic!

I have sailed with the Disney Cruise Lines 4 times so far. My 1st cruise was in August 1998 on the 1st ship, Disney Magic. It was the 3rd sailing for the ship and an amazing time. My most recent was in August 2012 aboard the Disney Dream for our honeymoon with our families.

I truly love all things Disney and one of my favorite things in my collection is an autographed Ultimate Disney Trivia Book I received by stumping one of the authors with my trivia question!
I love to show and help anyone, from families to couples to solo travelers, to discover and enjoy all the magic of their Disney Vacation.

Maria has been a Disney enthusiast from an early age when her parents took her and her siblings to the Magic Kingdom when it first opened. She has visited multiple times per year since then and has experienced the growth of Walt Disney World from the Magic Kingdom to the four parks and two water parks it is today. She and her husband have raised their three children to experience the happiest place on earth since they were 6 months old! It is truly a magical place where great family memories have been made!

Maria’s friends and family call her before they take a trip to Disney World or a Disney Cruise to get her advice and tips from her experiences.

Maria has also sailed on Disney Cruise Line with her family since the inaugural sailing. She has sailed on all 4 ships multiple times to destinations such as Alaska, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean and the Bahamas.

She has also dined at many of the fine dining restaurants on Walt Disney property with her family.

Area of expertise: Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Dining, Family vacation planning

I have an extreme love of Disney and all things related. I love helping friends and families plan their trip to Walt Disney World. My family is always excited to try new restaurants, rides or attractions when we visit. However, we do have our tried and true restaurants that we don[t miss when we visit. We started taking our children was our youngest was 4, they look forward to going every year! It is great to see their love for Disney grow with them!

I have several people call me and ask what to do with different aspects of their trip, I am always happy to help and share what I have learned about Disney over the years. My family always stays on resort and we enjoy resort hopping. The last trip I planned for my extended family
(group of 13 ) included a stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, it was amazing!!

We look forward to going back to Disney very soon!

“The Disney Queen” is the nickname that Michelle’s family, friends, and coworkers have given her, so you can rest asssured that when she is planning your trip, you are definitely in good hands!

She has had a love of all things Disney since she can remember, but didn’t get to experience her first Disney World trip until 1994 when she was 14 years old. She has been making up for lost time with her own family though and has been to Disney World five times in the last three years!

Michelle has been helping her friends and family plan Disney trips for years and takes a special pride in finding out their particular loves and interests and making their unique Disney trip perfect for them. She really enjoys planning a trip as much as she enjoys taking a trip!

In addition to being a Magical Vacation Planner, she has a career as a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative nurse which has truly changed her perspective on life. One of her favorite quotes is “Tomorrow is never promised. So take the trip, buy the shoes, eat the cake. Enjoy today!”

I am a Disney Fanatic in all ways. I love to help my family and friends make magical memories so their love will continue as mine has. I have been married for 21 years and a mom to an amazing son. I look forward to booking and helping you make your own Magical memories.

Paul has been visiting Walt Disney since he was a child, and has grown to love it more and more each time. From walking into the park for the first time, to seeing the smile on his daughter’s face when she meets her favorite pricesses, every one of Paul’s trip seems to have a little move magic.

Paul was born and raised in upstate New York, who’s been to Disney numerous times. On each trip to Disney, Paul has been able to learn new tricks, that have helped his friends and family when he has shared his new findings. He has planned every trip to Walt Disney World, which ranges from adult trips, to trips with infants and toddlers. Paul sees planning a trip to Walt Disney World as a hobby, and hopes that he can work with you to ensure your trip is the most magical yet.

Areas of Focus: Walt Disney World, Trips with Toddlers and Infants, Couples Trips, Theme Park Touring, Disney Dining Plan, Resort and Dining Reservations, Disney Springs, Golf, Cruises

Sean Believes that the Magic of Disney Begins with him as your travel Advisor and Planner! 
He has been going to Walt Disney World since he was 5. His family would go there about every four years up until he was 15. Then after he got married, he & his wife have gone too many times to count. While planning a trip for his entire family several years back, something Magical happened. He got very deep into learning as much as he could to be able to offer the best suggestions and guidance he could. Something clicked inside! Now he can not stop thinking and learning more about Disney every minute of the day. He will research and provide you with feedback and resources about anything that applies to you, and things you didn’t even realize would apply to you. Sean Loves helping people create Magical vacations and Memories that Generations from now will still be talking about! If you even mention going to Walt Disney World to any of Sean’s friends or family, they will be sure to respond with an excited “I know a guy for“ that, and they’ve nicknamed him iKnowAguy4.

Hello! My name is Shaun. I live in New Windsor, New York with my beautiful wife, Mary, our wonderful daughter Olivia (when she is not away at college) and our Maltese pup, Molly. We are a Disney family. Our home is decorated with photos from our vacations to Walt Disney World, a trip to Disneyland and a cruise to the Bahamas and Castaway Cay on the Disney Wonder. I have enjoyed Disney vacations traveling as a couple, as a family of three, with our extended family and with friends. I listen to podcasts, watch videos and read magazines to keep updated on the Disney magic.
I joined the Magical Vacation Planner team to help you plan the Disney vacation of your dreams. Whether you are looking to enjoy a 7 day visit to Walt Disney World or a romantic getaway on a Disney cruise we can work together to book the hotel, reserve the restaurant table and plan the itinerary that works best for you. Thank you.

Me and my husband have 3 Disney loving kids Cole, Gabriella and Alyssa. We’ve been to Disney World 2 times with the kids and Ive been to Disney World 4 times, the first time when I was 9. I have also been to Disney Land and I’ve been on 3 cruises. The last time we visited Walt Disney World we also got to enjoy the Mickey not So Scary Halloween Party.
I enjoy planning vacation for my family, extended family and friends.

I used to work in advertising managing multi-million dollar budgets, schedules and organizing large teams to build websites and digital campaigns. Now, I’ve harnessed my powers for good planning your dream Disney Vacation! No matter your budget, if you want your vacation perfectly planned, I’m the gal for you.

I have two children just about two and know the ins and outs of traveling with the little ones. I’m also an avid runner and participate in the Run Disney events yearly, hopefully I’ll see you there!

I am the mother of 4 amazing kids, 3 boys and a princess, and I have an incredibly supportive and Disney-loving husband as well! I’m also a nurse and a nursing professor.
I took my first trip to Disney World in October 2014. It was going to be the one and only trip for my family so I did my research and planned everything to the T over a period of 10 months. I wanted to give my family the true Disney experience and experience all that we possible could in a weeks time. The effort was worth it and it was truly a magical experience. Just one trip and we were hooked! When we returned home I immediately started planning our next trip. Fast forward 4 years and we are now visiting Disney at least twice per year. To us, it truly feels like home.
Some of my family’s very best memories have been made at Disney World. I love planning vacations for other families so they can make incredible memories as well. I would love to plan your Disney vacation based on your family’s interests and help you experience your own Disney magic!