LONG VALLEY, NJ (January 4, 2016) – MickeyTravels, LLC is excited to announce today that it has been awarded by Disney Destinations with PLATINUM Earmarked status, the highest status level within Disney’s Earmarked Program.
MickeyTravels, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, is recognized nationally as a leader in the Disney travel industry and is proud to offer free vacation planning services for all Disney Destinations throughout the world.
Being designated with PLATINUM Earmarked status places MickeyTravels in exclusive company. Last year, only six travel agencies in the world earned PLATINUM level status making this a very elite group within the Disney travel industry.
“This is an amazing accomplishment for MickeyTravels. I am very excited to share this distinction with our team. I firmly believe we have the best travel agents in the world representing MickeyTravels,” said Elyssa Antonelle, MickeyTravels’ President. “The PLATINUM Earmarked designation is a direct result of our agents’ keen knowledge of Disney destinations and the manner in which they handle each vacation as if it were their own, hence our slogan, “Making Magic One Vacation at a Time…”
MickeyTravels is the travel agency of choice for tens of thousands of families across the United States and they are proud to book Disney vacations exclusively. This specialty has enabled their agents to develop ongoing expertise in every Disney destination, which greatly benefits their clients.
“Our clients regularly tell us they love the way we focus solely on Disney”, Antonelle continued. “Being a Disney-only agency allows us to share our unbridled passion for Disney with our clients, ensuring their entire vacation planning process is truly magical.”
Disney Destinations recently released many exciting new deals and discounts. Visit www.mickeytravels.com to learn how MickeyTravels can make all your Disney vacation dreams come true and to book a magical vacation you and your family will remember forever. You can find their agents easily by clicking here.
For more information, please contact Elyssa Antonelle at 1-888-812-8750 or elyssa@mickeytravels.com
Why should I use an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner when I can do it myself? I have been asked this question a few times and my first response is always “Why not? It’s FREE to do so!” However, aside from the reasoning, that it is in fact FREE to use an Authorized Disney Travel Planner; I want to give you several additional reasons.
We are experts in our field. Let me explain. Disney has an enormous amount that can be seen and experienced. We are very familiar with all that Disney has to offer you as well as the best way to go about being able to experience some of those things and maximize your time spent, with Disney. We are continually learning and seeking to grow our knowledge of all things Disney, to be able to better assist you. Disney, as a company, is constantly making enhancements and changing how things work, to better suit you. We are “in the know” of those things, therefore giving us an edge.
We do all the work for you, if that is what you prefer. If you want to plan all of the details of your trip, that is completely ok as well. However, we offer full service vacation planning. We will do everything from booking your resort reservation to grabbing those hard to get dining reservations, assisting you in deciding what rides to Fastpass, share crowd predictions and the list goes on.
We get you the best price available, even after you have booked. Yes, that is correct. Even after you book and pay your deposit, we are still watching for promotions to be released. If one does come out and your trip qualifies for it, we will apply it to your promotion, giving you the cheaper package price. We want you to rest assured that you will receive the best price that we can find and we are willing to work hard to make that happen.
You won’t be “just another name.” You are very important to us. It is because of you and your family that we are able to do what we do. When you book with me, I want you to know that I will go above and beyond to make sure that every aspect of your trip is taken care of and that much are and thought has gone into the details, of your Disney vacation. You will have direct access to me, so you will be able to reach out to me with any questions that you may have. I am readily accessible and respond to you promptly. You will never have to sit on “hold for the next available agent.”
When you book with me, you will receive:
A detailed itinerary approximately 30 days before you travel
Schedule of park hours, fireworks, parades and shows
Park Maps so you are prepared before arriving
All of your resort information including your confirmation #
Time! Because you won’t be spending any of yours handling the details.
Peace of mind in knowing your trip will go off without a hitch
I can’t wait to talk with you and begin helping you and your family plan an amazing Disney getaway! Disney is filled with so much fun and magic, it doesn’t matter if this is your first Disney Cruise or your 15th visit to Disney World. There is always something new to see and do and I am excited to help make that happen.
It is a privilege, honor and blessing to be able to play a small role in creating the memories that you and your family, will remember for a lifetime!
I have had so many people tell me that they want to go to Disney one day, but just don’t have the funds to do it. Well once I left my corporate job to be a SAHM and build my MickeyTravels business, I have learned how to save even on a budget! I am not an accountant, so I will not go into all the math involved (YUCK!) but I can tell you some great ways to save for your next vacation!
1) Saving on your grocery bills… This is an area that I have really decreased our spending on over the past 2 years. There is no extreme coupon-ing involved, just some basic principles. Make sure to shop the sales that week and use coupons on items that are already on sale. Make sure to look at the unit cost on different sizes, especially when there is a sale. Try to buy a store/value brand when possible. Buy less meat and boxed foods and more produce (not only great for your wallet but your heart, health and waistline!)
2) Use Cash… I can’t even tell you how much money I have saved used cash for most of my everyday spending. As much as I love getting credit card rewards, I have found that spending less is far more valuable than the rewards. I use credit for gas, large purchases (to get my Disney Visa points), and online purchases. Other than that, cash it is. Try it for a month and see how much you save!
3) Stop buying bottled water… We have a water filter on our sink so we just fill up our Tervis cups instead of wasting money on bottled water. Even if you don’t have a filter, Brita and other brands make bottles with a filter. This is an easy way to save cash.
4) Stock up on baby supplies during sales… I always buy my diapers and wipes in bulk during a sale. This saves a ton of money!
5) Get a Disney Visa…I know I said use cash, but you can’t pay cash for everything. When you do use your card you will be earning money towards Disney! I love that I just transfer my rewards balance to a gift card to use for tips and souvenirs.
6) Save your coins… Since I use cash, my purse tends to get weighed down with a lot of change. Each week (or so) I empty out my purses into a Disney popcorn bucket for our next vacation. This is not a huge amount, but it is FUN! I went to the bank and had $67 since our last trip. I also put the change I find doing my families laundry in here 🙂
7) Disney Gift Cards— Get in the habit of asking for Disney gift cards for holidays. I always get these and they can be applied towards your Disney trip or be used while you are down there. I have many clients that buy them at Target to get the 5%. I always do Kroger so I can get the fuel points. If you are thinking about Disney, just buy some when there is a deal and put them in a safe place.
8) Eat a home…This is huge, especially for a family! Make pizza night fun by making your own pie. You will get exactly what you want and save money! This also goes for skipping the drive thru. We go out on weekends and special occasions but other than that, we eat at home. It saves money and is much healthier too.
9) Skip the gym membership…Really, how often are you really using it? You can get a great workout at home using a video or even just looking up routines online. So many people are fooled into thinking they need fancy equipment to get in shape. I can tell you, I am in great shape just running outside, carrying around my toddler, being active, and doing random workouts with my husband. You can also go on groupon for deals on fitness. For one month I did a $200 bootcamp and only paid $39, it was worth it before my beach vacation
10) Prioritize your money… Look back at your credit card reciepts and bank statments and really think about where all your money is going. Chances are you are spending it on impulse buys at Target, hitting up Starbucks a little more than you should and eating out more than you thought. If you gasp when you see the totals, time to make some changes. Figure out what you can cut from your budget to make room for that dream vacation.
11) Sell old stuff…Look around your house and I am sure you have some things you can sell. I have sold books, designer purses, and even some of my Disney pin collection on ebay and on yard sale sites on Facebook. I have gotten the most for my gently used designer clothes and purses. You could even have a garage sale. I love using ebay because the money goes into my paypal account and then I can use it from online purchases or transfer to my bank account. It was fun to buy my son and I some olaf shirts off Etsy with cash I made selling old stuff!
I hope this has inspired you to save money and I would love if you put that money towards at Disney vacation!
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