MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet with Theresa Benge

MickeyTravels is excited to bring back The MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet! We feature a different MickeyTravels agent on a regular basis. We’re proud to have the best Disney Travel agents in the world as part of our MickeyTravels team and this will allow you to get to know them even better. Today the spotlight shines on Theresa Benge from Oklahoma!

Name: Theresa Benge

Where are you from? Oklahoma

First memory of Disney? Although my first trip to Walt Disney World was not until adult hood; there was always a Disney presence in our home growing up. I remember the first time I went to a movie theater as a child it was to see Bambi, and I was in love!  The characters just seemed to come to life and you felt like you were  apart of their story; their world. My dad would read to me The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh before bed and I would dream of the hundred acre woods and our far off adventures! Plus my mom always collected Disney memorabilia she loves Mickey!

What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? I think the beautiful scenery, landscaping, and the friendly smiles you get from cast members at Disney help with the magic.  When you are there and you hear the music and the energy it makes you forget about the little things in life that don’t matter and you can enjoy having fun!

Favorite Disney destination and why? I absolutely love Walt Disney World! There is so much to do and see.  The possibilities of your trip are truly endless and it can be a different experience each and every time you visit.

Favorite Disney Character and why?  Winnie the Pooh – I really enjoyed the time reading with my dad and he’s the most cuddly bear I know!

Favorite Disney Attraction and why?  I love Soarin’ – It gives you the total experience of hand gliding from the sights to the smells that you imagine you would smell.

Favorite Disney Resort and why?  Animal Kingdom Lodge is my favorite resort – It feels so warm and inviting.  The colors and textures are so beautify done next to the carved wood decor.  At night you can also go out and use the night vision glasses to look at animals on the savannah, which is pretty amazing.

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why?  ‘Ohana – We’ve had the character breakfast and dinner at ‘Ohana and both are just wonderful.  It feels very family friendly and it’s at the beautiful Polynesian Village Resort so you get the experience of seeing another resort.

Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why?  Yorkshire County Fish Shop – I love the fish and chips at Yorkshire!  Plus you have an amazing view of the World showcase while you enjoy your lunch.

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Winnie the Pooh. They are some of my favorite characters!

Favorite Disney snack and why? I recently discovered this on our last trip and I’m so glad we found it!  It’s at the Kabuki Cafe in the World showcase and it is called Kakigori, It is Japanese shaved ice with sweet milk topping. It is the perfect cold treat on a nice warm Florida day.

Favorite Disney Movie and why?  I’m not sure I can just pick one! Aladdin has always been a favorite of mine, I like the adventures they have and of course the Genie is a favorite. I think it tells us that it is always better to be ourself and to tell the truth.

3 Favorite Disney Songs and why? Be Our Guest; I Can Show You the World; and Under the Sea!  I think they are all catchy little tunes and super fun to sing along to!

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? I think because I have long hair I relate to Rapunzel, but she also sees a lot of good in the world and people and I try to find the good in every situation.

If you could be one Disney character for a day who would it be and why? I would absolutely love to be Mickey! I think he brings so much joy to so many people and seeing all those smiles would just be so magical.

If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? I would love to be a tour guide at Magic Kingdom! You get to talk about all things Disney and have interaction with others who love Disney as much as you do.

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? Talking about Disney! I love everything about planning a trip, the excitement of counting down the days, discussing where you want to go on what day, making dining reservations, making fast passes, and seeing the joy on families faces when they take pictures!  It is memories that will last a lifetime!

Why should I book my vacation with you? When you book a vacation with me, I will treat your vacation with the care and thought as if I were going on that vacation.  I will put every effort and thought into planing the most magical Disney experience I can.

Contact me at tbenge@mickeytravels.com for all my FREE Disney vacation planning services.  I can’t wait to hear from you and to help make memories that will last forever!