Audrey Ballard- Travel Advisor

09/12/2026

It’s a beautiful Saturday to create trip proposals. ✨

Honestly, this is how I enjoy my Saturdays.

While most people are sleeping in, running errands, binge-watching shows, or pretending the laundry doesn’t exist, I’m over here building dream vacations.

Resorts compared? Check.
Dining recommendations? Check.
A completely reasonable number of browser tabs open? Let’s not get into that. 😅

What I love most is knowing that somewhere inside this laptop are vacations waiting to happen.

A family’s first trip to Disney. A much-needed couples getaway. A cruise countdown. A girls trip. The vacation someone has been talking about for years and is finally ready to take.

I genuinely love this part of my job. Matching clients with the right destination, finding the best fit for their budget and travel style, and turning “maybe someday” into “we’re booked!”

So while you’re enjoying your Saturday, I’m spending mine doing what I love: helping create memories long before the suitcase is packed. ❤️

And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.

✨🏰🌴🚢

09/11/2026

Hi, I’m Audrey. 👋

Since there are quite a few new faces around here, I figured it was time for a reintroduction.

I’m a former Disney College Program Cast Member who worked in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, home of my beloved PeopleMover and the place where Disney really sank its hooks into me. So no, Disney wasn’t just a phase. It has fully set up permanent residence in my personality.

A few things you should know:

✨ I love musicals. Broadway soundtracks are a perfectly acceptable form of communication, and there is a solid chance I can relate most life situations to a show tune.

🐶 My TikTok algorithm is almost entirely furry agents of chaos. If your dog has an account, there’s a decent chance I’ve liked at least one of their videos.

🗑️ My love of Disney trash cans has become an entire personality trait. What started as “that’s kind of funny” somehow escalated into taking photos of them in every park and eventually getting one tattooed on my body. At this point, I’m too committed to turn back.

📸 I physically cannot take a serious picture. Every time I try, my face decides we’re doing something else. My camera roll is proof.

🤦‍♀️ One of my favorite hobbies is attempting to embarrass my husband and kids. The older the kids get, the easier this becomes.

🎭 You’ll find me on stage, in a theater audience, singing songs from musicals that nobody asked for, wandering theme parks, or planning my next adventure.

Basically, this page is a mix of Disney magic, theater kid energy, travel adventures, family shenanigans, questionable levels of enthusiasm for trash cans, and whatever random hyperfixation has captured my attention this week.

If you’re new here, welcome! Tell me something random about yourself in the comments. Let’s see if we’re going to be friends. ❤️

09/10/2026

🚨 DISNEY JUST DROPPED EARLY 2027 DEALS AND MY WALLET WOULD LIKE A WORD. 🚨

If 2027 has been living rent-free in your Disney daydreams, Disney just gave you another reason to stop dreaming and start pricing. 👀🏰

Because there are FOUR offers on the table, and apparently Disney decided our spreadsheets weren’t complicated enough already. 😂

💰 THE BIG PACKAGE DEAL

Save UP TO $250 PER NIGHT on a 4-night, 4-day room + ticket package!

That’s potentially $1,000 in savings on a 4-night stay.

My calculator just put on Mickey ears. 🧮🎀

📅 Travel: Jan. 3 through July 28, 2027
🗓️ Book by: Feb. 1, 2027
⚠️ Minimum 4-night stay + minimum 4-day ticket required.

And before someone starts packing because they saw “$250”… remember, UP TO is doing some heavy lifting here. 😂 Savings depend on resort, dates and availability.

🏨 ROOM-ONLY DEAL

Save UP TO 25% on select Disney Resort rooms for stays Jan. 3 through April 29, 2027.

💳 DISNEY VISA CARDMEMBERS

Save UP TO 30% on select rooms for stays through April 29, 2027!

📅 Booking opens Nov. 4, 2026.

Apparently your credit card is getting invited to the vacation planning meeting. 😂

🏆 ANNUAL PASSHOLDERS

Save UP TO 35% on select rooms for stays Jan. 3 through April 29, 2027.

Your Annual Pass is about to earn its keep. 😉

🎨 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, ANYONE?

If you’ve been eyeing EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts, these January and February dates could be VERY interesting, especially if you’re flexible enough to travel Sunday through Thursday.

Lower crowds + potential savings + festival food = suddenly January doesn’t sound so cold. 😂🍴

⚠️ AND NOW, THE FINE PRINT.

There are date restrictions. Friday and Saturday nights have restrictions during portions of the offers. Some resorts and room types aren’t included. Availability is limited.

Which is exactly why you don’t just look at the biggest percentage and call it a day.

I can compare the offers, check your dates, price the resorts and figure out which deal actually makes sense for YOUR vacation.

Because the best deal isn’t always the biggest number.

So if Early 2027 Disney has been whispering your name…

👀 Consider this Disney yelling.

And if you’re thinking, “Okay Audrey, but which one is actually best for ME?”

That’s my favorite question. 🏰✨

09/05/2026

There is no better feeling.

09/05/2026

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party said, “Here’s some magic,” then added, “Now for the plot twist.”

We slipped into Magic Kingdom early, met Mickey, grabbed our treat bags, and did some highly competitive Halloween shopping—the kind where you enter “just to look” and leave carrying bags.

Once the party started, it was game time.

Rides? Check.
Candy? Obviously.
Party-exclusive food? Absolutely.

The pumpkin ravioli and garlic parmesan chicken strips from Pinocchio Village Haus were so good I briefly considered making them dependent beneficiaries.

Then came the Dessert Fireworks Party, and friends… THIS was peak Disney decadence.

We had actual seats for Mickey’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, champagne in hand, desserts in front of us, and Cinderella Castle lighting up the night.

Bougie? Yes.
Decadent? Absolutely.
Magical? 100%.

Would I like to make this my new personality? Also yes.

Next up was Space Mountain in complete darkness because apparently regular Space Mountain wasn’t stressful enough. Disney really said, “What if we removed every ounce of emotional support?”

Then came the surprise bonus chapter.

We boarded Tiana’s Bayou Adventure expecting a relaxing journey through the bayou. Instead, we became part of the attraction for an entire hour.

We sat. We waited. We admired the scenery. We learned the scenery. We became emotionally attached to the scenery.

Eventually, we were evacuated.

Goodbye parade. Goodbye final party hours. Goodbye carefully crafted plans.

But sometimes travel, theme parks, and life throw you a curveball. We could have spent that hour frustrated, but everyone—from guests to cast members—was patient, kind, and understanding.

It was a good reminder that patience is part of the magic too. Getting frustrated wasn’t going to make the ride move faster. Sometimes you just have to breathe, roll with it, and trust that the next part of the adventure will be worth it.

And Disney customer service remains undefeated.

The cast members took great care of us and gifted us return passes after 6 PM. So our planned rest day has officially been promoted to BONUS MAGIC KINGDOM DAY!

What started as a night of candy, champagne, fireworks, pumpkin ravioli, and questionable gift-shop decisions ended with an evacuation and an extra park day.

Honestly, that’s the most Disney story ever.

Sometimes the magic doesn’t follow the itinerary. Sometimes it strands you in the bayou, then rewards you with another trip to Magic Kingdom.

And frankly?

I’ll take that trade.

09/04/2026

It’s a great night to do some not so scary things! 🎃

09/04/2026

Last night at HHN was amazing… right up until the scareactors reminded me that their entire job description is psychological warfare. 😅

They lull you into a false sense of security. You start feeling confident. You start thinking, “Maybe I’ve got this whole HHN thing figured out.”

Then suddenly a nightmare launches itself out of the shadows and your soul briefly leaves your body.

These photos are the aftermath of one particularly epic scare. The video may contain a curse word. In my defense, so did my nervous system. 🎃👻

Shoutout to the scareactors who continue to prove they’re Olympic-level professionals at turning grown adults into startled Muppets.

09/04/2026

HHN Night 1 is officially in the books and I can confirm that this evening was held together by vibes, snacks, and a highly scientific mixture of themed cocktails and poor decision-making. 🎃🍹

The food was eaten. The drinks were drank. The steps were stepped. Barely.

We spent the night getting acquainted with some of this year’s unsung icons. Delancey Dan, the silent clown, has somehow mastered the ability to simply exist in a dark corner and make an entire crowd uncomfortable. No jump scare required. Just lurking. Menacingly. 🤡

Then there’s Eddie Schmidt, Jack the Clown’s chainsaw-wielding brother, who showed up looking like he was personally responsible for Universal’s annual protein powder budget. The man has biceps with their own zip code. Add in the chainsaw and the charisma, and the HHN girlies were absolutely feral. 🪚💪🔥😂

And in what was probably a completely rational decision, I also made friends with one of Art the Clown’s “helpers.” Nothing says vacation quite like befriending someone who looks like they’re one bad day away from appearing on a true crime documentary. 🔪😂

The scare zones were packed with incredible performers, the streets were alive with chaos, and every corner felt like something weird, creepy, or hilarious was about to happen.

The real stars of HHN continue to be the scareactors. Their commitment to the bit is unmatched. One minute you’re minding your business, the next you’re making prolonged eye contact with a clown lurking in a fog bank or getting recruited into whatever nonsense Art’s entourage has planned for the evening.

Here’s a little sneak peek at Night 1. More photos, videos, food reviews, scare zone shenanigans, and questionable life choices are on the way because we’re doing it all again tomorrow.

Sleep is temporary. HHN is forever. 🎃🔥

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

A HHN trip has officially begun. 🎃🍹

The bags are unpacked, the countdown has hit zero, and the first drinks have been acquired courtesy of Bar 17 Bistro.

I went with the Caffeinated Coven, because apparently my personality can be summarized as “witchy chaos with extra caffeine.” ☕✨

Matthew chose the wormhole margarita, which feels fitting considering he’s about to spend the next several nights wondering where the last few hours went.

For now we’re soaking in the views, enjoying a little calm before the storm, and pretending we’re rested enough for what awaits us tonight.

In just a few hours we’ll be stepping into the fog, making questionable snack choices, getting jump-scared by things hiding in bushes, and yelling “I SAW THEM FIRST” immediately after being startled.

HHN 2026, we’re here.

May our feet survive.
May our voices survive.
May our livers survive.

The odds for all three are currently under review. 🎃💀🍻