MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet with Kathryn Finkelstein

August 8, 2017

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 Kathryn Finkestein from Connecticut!

Name: Kathryn Finkelstein

Where are you from?  Middlebury, CT

First memory of Disney?  Our first Disney trip was to Walt Disney World in 1983 and it was my birthday! That set the bar high for future birthday celebrations!!! It was my parents, 3 sisters and me…from the minute we arrived, we were hooked! We quickly became a Disney family and now my sisters and I share our Disney love with our husbands and kids!

What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? I love that Disney brings out the kid in me! There is nothing like being a kid and finding the magic, wonder and happiness in everything…there is a genuine excitement that children have that cannot be described and I get to experience this over and over with each Disney vacation. It’s so magical to not only experience this myself, but to watch my kids and nieces and nephews experience this magic is truly incredible!

Favorite Disney destination and why? Although I love all the Disney destinations, I would have to say that Walt Disney World is the most magical to me. I have so many wonderful memories of being there with my parents and sisters and now so many more memories with my own family.

Favorite Disney Character and why?  Mickey Mouse! I see Mickey and get just as excited as the kids around me! Seeing him makes me instantly happy…he represents all the magic of Disney! “I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.” ~Walt Disney

Mickey Mouse - it was all started by a mouse

Favorite Disney Attraction and why?  I absolutely am not able to choose just 1! I tried! So I will choose my favorite in each WDW park! I love Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train in Magic Kingdom, not only do you get to take a one-of-a-kind roller coaster ride in a mine train, but you also get a glimpse of Snow White and the dwarfs dancing in the cottage! Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios is amazing! I love this ride because it is interactive and such a great family ride…you can’t help but laugh and have so much fun…plus, it’s Toy Story and you are surrounded by all of your favorite childhood toys! Soarin’ in Epcot is awesome…this is the closest I will ever get to actually hang gliding, so it’s an amazing and beautiful experience! You get so caught up in it that you forget you are on a ride in the middle of Disney! My “can’t miss ride” in Animal Kingdom is Dinosaur! I love this ride so much, it’s another fun, family ride that brings you on a wild, prehistoric adventure!

Favorite Disney Resort and why? I haven’t stayed in a Disney resort that I haven’t loved, but I would say my favorite, so far, is BoardWalk! The theming and location of the resort are fantastic. There is so much to do along the BoardWalk…entertainment & dining options are everywhere. You are within walking distance to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. And really, it is just a short walk over to Beaches & Cream, where you can enjoy the Kitchen Sink with your family!

Disney's Boardwalk

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why?  I love everything about ‘Ohana, especially the character breakfast (I am a huge fan of character breakfasts and this one is my favorite!) It has a wonderful Polynesian atmosphere and serves Polynesian-inspired food, served family-style. The best part, though, is you get to meet, pose for photos with and play games with Lilo & Stitch!!

Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why?  I have to choose Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom! There’s nothing better than grabbing a hot dog and fries and sitting along Main Street to watch the parade!

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? Mickey, Donald and Goofy! You can’t go wrong with these classic pals and you can’t get more “Disney” than these three!

Mickey Donald & Goofy

Favorite Disney snack and why? Definitely cinnamon rolls from Norway!!! My sisters and I have been known to make a special stop at Epcot, with a quick stroll through the World Showcase just to grab this snack!

Favorite Disney Movie and why?  Toy Story! I think it’s a movie everyone can relate to! We all have that special childhood toy…mine is Sad Sam! He came on all our vacations and overnights. I got him when I was 7 and still have him today! Now my kids snuggle him at bedtime! I love seeing all the classic toys in the movie and I love the thought that the owners are just as special to the toys as the toys are to the owners!

3 Favorite Disney Songs and why?  A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes (Cinderella) because it is a song I sang to my kids at bedtime when they were babies (I still do sometimes!); In Summer (Frozen) because I just love Olaf because he really is a happy snowman; and Step In Time (Mary Poppins) because it is such a fun song and one of my favorite movie/show scenes!

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? Well, I think I would have to say Piglet! I try to always be helpful and a good friend, I definitely try to make everyone happy and am a problem-solver!

If you could be one Disney character for a day who would it be and why? I think it would kind of be fun to be a Disney villain for a day!! I don’t know which one, maybe Maleficent or Queen of Hearts or the Evil Stepmother, I’m not sure, but I think it would be so opposite of me that it may just be fun to be “bad” (but just for a day!)

If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? There are so many options! I have always wanted to be in a parade on Main Street! Everyone loves a parade and it would be awesome to be a part of the magic…to see the smiles and waves of kids and adults, to sing and dance to all of our favorite Disney songs and to take a stroll down Main Street with Mickey and Minnie would be an experience I would never forget!

Disney Parade on Main Street

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? I absolutely love working with families to find out exactly what they are looking for in a vacation and then getting to be a part of their magic! I get as excited as they get every step of the way- from the initial planning to getting that hard-to-get dining reservation to setting up their FastPasses! It is such a fun experience to help create a vacation in the most magical place on earth!

Why should I book my vacation with you? I will plan your vacation with the same detail and attention that I plan my own family’s vacations. I will listen to what you are looking for, provide you with tips and suggestions and will help you as much as you would like. I truly love what I do and I feel fortunate to be doing what I do and I believe it shows with each vacation I book. I absolutely look forward to customizing each and every trip. My goal is always to make your vacation as stress-free as possible, so that you can enjoy every minute of it with your family!

Contact me at kfinkelstein@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!

MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet with Heather Lozzi

August 8, 2017

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 Heather Lozzi from Kansas!

Name: Heather Lozzi

Heather Lozzi and Family at WDW

Where are you from?  I grew up in rural Kansas.

First memory of Disney?  My first Disney memory was playing the Lonesome Ghosts cartridge on my Fisher Price Movie Viewer. My first Disney vacation memory is seeing Storm Troopers walking on top of the entrance to MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios).

Heather Lozzi and friend Jessie

My best friend, Jessie, and I at MGM Studios, 2001

What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? Disney is so fun and playful! There is entertainment and exploration around every corner. You can easily fall into the immersion and become a kid again! Plus, I have yet to run out of new things to try.

Favorite Disney destination and why? My favorite Disney destination is Walt Disney World for purely sentimental reasons! I made a best friend on a high school band trip to Walt Disney World. It’s where my husband and I took our first big vacation as a couple. It’s the place where my son rode his first rollercoaster. I love being able to walk through the parks and relive those memories!

Heather Lozzi and Stitch's Great Escape

My husband and I outside Stitch’s Great Escape, 2007

Favorite Disney Character and why?  My absolute favorite character is Vanellope Von Schweetz! She’s adorable, super sassy and she never gives up!

Favorite Disney Attraction and why?  My favorite ride is the Haunted Mansion. I love the optical illusions and general creepiness….and the smell. I’m that weirdo that loves the musty smell of Disney’s indoor rides.

Favorite Disney Resort and why? That’s a hard one but I think it’d be the Yacht Club. The sand bottom pool blows my mind, you can walk to Epcot and take the boat to Hollywood Studios. Plus, the nighttime views of the Boardwalk from across Crescent Lake are breathtaking.

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why?  Our family loves Tusker House. The food is really good and my son loves meeting the characters. We like to book an early morning breakfast and then hop on the Kilimanjaro safari to watch the animals start their day.

Heather Lozzi at Tusker House

My son and I at Tusker House, 2015

Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why?  For me, it’s all about the fixins bar at Pecos Bills! You just can’t beat unlimited guacamole.

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? I would love to have dinner with Cinderella and the evil stepsisters just to see the insane amounts of side-eye from Anastasia and Drizella.

Favorite Disney snack and why? My favorite is, hands down, the Peru Alto Mayo iced coffee from the Joffrey’s kiosks. Sipping it on the monorail is a delicious way to perk up for a morning full of fun!

Favorite Disney Movie and why?  The Little Mermaid was my first favorite movie and I practically wore out the VHS tape…and probably my parents’ sanity.

3 Favorite Disney Songs and why?  3) “When I See an Elephant Fly” from Dumbo – I love puns. 2) “Once Upon a Dream” from Sleeping Beauty – So dreamy! 1) “Wishes”…I swear I tear up every time I watched the fireworks.

Heather Lozzi at Wishes

I caught a hidden Mickey during Wishes!, 2016

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? I think I’m most similar to Rapunzel since she’s clever, quirky and also wears flowers in her hair.

If you could be one Disney character for a day who would it be and why? I would choose to be the Fairy Godmother so I could grant wishes all day!

If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? I would love to be a ride operator for the Tower of Terror. The theming is pure creepy goodness and I think I could pull off a bellman’s cap.

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? The memories I have made with my family are worth more than gold. Knowing that I am helping others create their own magical memories is so rewarding.

Cinderella's Castle

Cinderella’s castle from the People Mover, 2017

Why should I book my vacation with you? I go above and beyond for my clients. I can help you build a vacation that will create those life long memories. Plus, my services are 100% free! How could you go wrong?!

Contact me at hlozzi@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!

MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet with Anna Chassereau

August 7, 2017

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 Anna Chassereau from South Carolina!

 Name: Anna Chassereau

Where are you from?  Lexington, SC

First memory of Disney? Going to see the Little Mermaid with my Dad when I was 6 years old. I’d seen the classic Disney movies before and loved them but this one just blew me away! I spent countless hours in the pool pretending to be my favorite mermaid. My Disney obsession only grew from there!

What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? I literally feel like I step back into my childhood when I’m at Disney…I feel like a kid on Christmas morning when I’m there! Disney movies were such a huge part of my life growing up. Being able to visit a place where they all come to life is just incredible! Having a child of my own who loves Disney just as much and being able to watch his face light up with pure happiness over and over each time we visit…this is why Disney is MAGICAL to me.

Favorite Disney destination and why? Disney World! No matter how many times you’ve been there will always be something new and amazing to discover! Each and every trip I’ve made has been unique and I’ve made some of the most incredible memories there throughout the years…I always leave ready to start planning my next trip! Just can’t get enough!

Cinderella's Castle inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World

Favorite Disney Character and why?  I love so many Disney characters but if I had to pick one it would be Ariel. She’s brave, kind to others, followed her dreams and isn’t afraid to be herself.

Favorite Disney Attraction and why?  Splash Mountain! Such a classic and always so fun!! Plus, it’s a great way to cool off on a hot Florida day:)

Favorite Disney Resort and why? LOVE Port Orleans French Quarter! My best friend used to live in New Orleans and I visited there a lot growing up…this resort really captures the feel of the New Orleans French Quarter! It’s just got such a fun, jazzy, laid back vibe to it and we always enjoy staying there! Not to mention the pool and splash pad are amazing…a huge hit with my son!

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why?  It’s hard for me to pick just one since there are SO many amazing restaurants at Disney but if I had to pick one I’d say Chef Mickey’s. Chef Mickey’s was where my family and I had our very first character meal and where my son Colin met Mickey for the first time. It really holds a special place in my heart for that reason…not to mention how the monorail runs right through the Contemporary Resort steps away from Chef Mickey’s. We love starting our trip there and then jumping on the monorail to head to the Magic Kingdom for a day full of fun!

Chef Mickey's

Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why?  Pinnochio’s Village Haus in the Magic Kingdom! I love the way it’s decorated and how a section of it overlooks “It’s a Small World”….the Chicken Parmesan is my favorite!:)

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? Ariel because she’s my favorite Disney character, Moana because I’d love hearing all about her adventures being a wayfinder and the Mad Hatter because he’d keep us entertained and laughing all night.

Favorite Disney snack and why? A Dole Whip! Yum I want one right now!!

Favorite Disney Movie and why?  The Lion King…AMAZING soundtrack, characters and story line! Disney at its finest!

Lion King Movie

3 Favorite Disney Songs and why? “Touch the Sky” from Brave. I’m of Scottish descent and love bagpipes and Celtic music so this one really speaks to me!

“I Just Can’t Wait to be King” from the Lion King…you just can’t help but dance to this one! So upbeat and happy!

“Under the Sea” from the Little Mermaid…another upbeat happy favorite!

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? I’d probably choose Moana…I’m determined like she is and would do anything for my family and friends. I also have some wayfinder tendencies lol I love to travel and explore and am always looking to the horizon for my next adventure.

If you could be one Disney character for a day who would it be and why? Cinderella. I mean have you seen her castle?! Haha enough said!

Cinderella can be found at Walt Disney World and meeting her will make all your dreams come true!

If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? I would love to be any one of the Disney characters or princesses found in the parks…to be able to make so many people happy throughout the day and to watch people’s faces light up when they see you…it would be just amazing!

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? Being a Disney Travel Agent is literally a dream come true for me…being able to help others plan an unforgettable trip to the most amazing and happy place on earth makes my heart sing! I absolutely love helping my clients and taking the stress away that can come with planning a trip…I’m so grateful to be able to do something I truly love every day!

Why should I book my vacation with you? I have a passion for Disney and would absolutely LOVE to help you and your family plan an incredible trip! I am here for my clients from start to finish and love customizing your trip to what YOU need and want from it. It would be an honor to help you plan your next MAGICAL Disney vacation!

Contact me at annac@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!



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