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Alison The Vacationeer

Hi, I am Alison, a full time travel agent with the Vacationeer. I am here to help you plan your magical trips to Disney, Universal & Cruise vacations!

08/25/2026

👋Hi! I am still here and still Busy booking travel! Now that the kids are back to school, more posting will begin. This is my 1st year having all my kids in school full time 😢😀.

I have been busy booking some incredible destinations:
🗼Disneyland Paris
🗺️Adventures by Disney France & England
🚢 Cruise to Italy, France & Spain
🛳️13 night Transatlantic Cruise
Along with plenty of visits to Disney World, Disneyland & Disney Cruises!

🤩When you are ready to plan your next getaway please reach out! It costs nothing extra to book with me.

07/23/2026

Why plan your trip with me?
A lot of people are surprised to learn that booking your Disney vacation with me costs the same as booking directly with Disney.
Here's what I do behind the scenes:
✨ Monitor for discounts after you book
✨ Help choose the best resort for your family
✨ Book dining reservations
✨ Build a personalized itinerary
✨ Answer all the questions that come up before your trip
✨ Share park tips that can save you time with my planning guides.
My goal is simple: I want you to spend less time planning and more time making memories.
If you're thinking about Disney in 2026 or 2027, I'd love to help!

07/21/2026

What I Wish Every First-Time Disney Guest Knew!

If I could give every first-time Disney guest just a few tips, they'd be:
✨ Don't try to do everything (including a minute by minute itinerary 😉)
✨ Midday breaks are worth it.
✨ Comfortable matters more than cute.
✨ Disney transportation is better than most people expect.
✨ The right resort can make a huge difference.
Planning ahead helps make your vacation much more enjoyable. If you are thinking of planning a visit in 2026 or 2027, reach out! My services are free- yes- the same price as you booking direct!

07/17/2026

🎄✨ The holidays are coming to Walt Disney World... and now is the time to start planning!
Tickets for Disney's holiday parties are now available, including the festive Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party! From snow on Main Street, U.S.A. to exclusive entertainment, festive treats, holiday fireworks, and lower attraction wait times, it's one of the most magical ways to experience Disney during the Christmas season. 🎅🏰
Even better, there are also limited-time holiday promotions available on select Disney vacation packages, making this a great time to lock in your holiday getaway while the best resort options are still available.
If you're dreaming of sipping hot cocoa on Main Street, watching the holiday parade, or celebrating Christmas surrounded by Disney magic, don't wait! Holiday travel is one of the busiest times of the year, and resorts, party tickets, and dining reservations book quickly.
🎁 Reach out today, and I'll help you find the best promotion, secure your holiday party tickets, and plan a magical Disney vacation your family will never forget! ✨

07/11/2026

✨ Our perfect day at Magic Kingdom ✨
This trip, we skipped Lightning Lane—and honestly, it was the perfect choice for our family.
Normally I recommend Lightning Lane, but during the hot summer months our priorities shift. Instead of trying to fit in every ride, we focused on the things that make Disney feel magical: parades, fireworks, snacks, character meet-and-greets, and taking things at our kids' pace.

🏰We arrived before park opening, which is hands down the best time to enjoy the Fantasyland rides with little ones. We were able to do so many favorites with little to no wait! As the crowds built throughout the day, we switched gears—choosing attractions with shorter wait times, grabbing snacks, and finding the perfect spot for the Festival of Fantasy Parade (which is absolutely not to be missed, in my opinion!).

🌞After the parade, we headed back to our resort for an afternoon break. We stayed at Disney's Grand Floridian this trip because being close to Magic Kingdom was a must. A quick 5-minute boat ride later, we were back at the resort, swimming, relaxing, and enjoying dinner on our balcony before heading back to the park.
🎆That evening, we ended our day with the nighttime parade and fireworks—the perfect finish to a magical day.

🤩One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that your Disney day doesn't have to be go, go, go. You don't have to ride every attraction to have an incredible vacation. Some of our favorite memories come from slowing down, embracing the little moments, and experiencing the parks beyond the rides.

Sometimes, the best Disney days are the ones that leave room for magic. ✨🏰

07/09/2026

🛳🌞Where did my clients travel in June..& May? 🤩

It has been a busy couple of weeks with my kids off on summer break, our own vacation & booking travel! So better late than never..

🌴June trips:
-Disney Dream Mediterranean sailing (x3)
-Disney World Port Orleans French Quarter
-Disney Art of Animation sister trip
-Disney Saratoga Springs 3 bedroom
-Disney Fort Wilderness cabin package
-Disney Pop Century package
-Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas sailing

🌞May trips:
-Universal Cabana Bay trip (x3)
-Disney Wish sailing
-Disney All Star Music package
-Disney Art of Animation trip (x2)
-Disney Treasure sailing

Thank you to all of those that traveled with me the last few months, I hope you all had amazing trips! 💕 And to those that have kept me busy booking with me the past few months as well, I appreciate you as well.

If you or anyone you know is looking to take a trip to Disney or beyond, please reach out!

07/07/2026

💙 "We're going to wait until they're the perfect age."
It's one of the most common things parents say before planning a Disney vacation... but here's the secret:
There is no perfect age. ✨
If you wait until they're older, they may not believe in the magic quite the same way. 🏰
If you go while they're little, they might not be tall enough for every ride, and they may not remember every detail years from now.

But you will.

You'll remember the way they hugged their favorite character like they were meeting a lifelong friend. You'll remember their face when they saw the castle for the first time. ( I still remember with my oldest!) You'll remember the laughter, the excitement, and the moments that made your heart feel full.

And that's why we take photos. 📸

Don't wait for the "perfect age."
The perfect time is the time you have together. ❤️

✨ If you've ever taken your kids to Disney, what age were they—and would you do it the same way again? Share your experience below! 👇

06/29/2026

🌞LAST DAY!! Only hours left to book this promo, ends today 6/29.

I Had to check out the rates for myself & for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids):

4 night Halloween on the High Seas starting at $3177
5 night (stopping at both of Disney's islands) starting at $3658 for a verandah!

This is just some of the offers, this is good for select dates/ships departing through Oct.1.

+ Onboard credit gifted from me!

Message me TODAY to get in on this offer! Or if you prefer to pre plan further out, booking in advance can help you secure a great rate as well.

06/26/2026

🚢 I am currently out of office on a Disney Cruise! So of course they release a new Disney cruise offer! 🌞

30% off select sailings through end of September but only 4 days to book!

Plus Free onboard credit from me!! Message me for details! 🌴 This is a great time to try it out for yourself- it's my favorite way to vacation as a family!

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