MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet Britt Houdyshell

MickeyTravels is excited about our new initiative – The MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet. We will feature a different MickeyTravels agent on a daily 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 Britt Houdyshell from Illinois!

Name: Britt Houdyshell

Where are you from? Moline IL

First memory of Disney? My first trip to Magic Kingdom at five years old. My first souvenir, a Daisy Duck hat that I still have.

What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? It’s unlike anywhere else in this world, truly magical in my eyes. The sights, the smells, the customer services….it’s like being in a magical land far from the ordinary world.

Favorite Disney destination and why? Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom. It is here that my inner child is released and my imagination is free to play! I can enjoy each and every day here with my own children and be a kid again.

Favorite Disney Character and why? Tinkerbell, I’ve always liked her feisty attitude and who doesn’t love that she has the magic of PIXIE DUST!

Favorite Disney Attraction and why? Cinderella Castle, it was this sight that first took my breath away as a young girl & was where my husband proposed to me as an adult. Magical sight at any age!

Favorite Disney Resort and why? Coronado Springs, it has a Deluxe Resort level feel & the grounds are simply beautiful.

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why? California Grill, fine dining at its best & the best view on property as you get to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks while you dine.

Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why? Cosmic Rays, quick service with many healthy choices.

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? Mad Hatter, he’s always fun to dine with. Tinkerbell, because she’s my favorite character! Mickey Mouse, because he’s the true magic behind all of Disney!!

Favorite Disney snack and why? Dole Whip, BEST. SNACK. EVER.

Favorite Disney Movie and why? Hmmm, tough one for me! I love the classics, Robin Hood, Peter Pan, Lady & The Tramp….but I’d have to say my all time favorite is Aladdin, everything about that movie is magical and I love the setting of the story.

3 Favorite Disney Song and why? Beauty & the Beast soundtrack, Aladdin soundtrack & Lion King soundtrack…..they ALL have great songs that I love to sing along with my kids too.

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? Tinkerbell!! Because she’s fun, feisty & up for adventure!

If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why? Minnie Mouse, I would love to experience the joys of every child meeting the queen of Disney World and what’s like from her eyes to see their dreams come true!

If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? A tour guide. There is nothing more enjoyable than leading my family through the parks and watching them experience the magic….I would love that opportunity with anyone, especially first timers.

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? I get to plan magical vacations for others, best job in the world!

Why should I book my vacation with you? From magical memories, to excitement about planning the next vacation, I want to do EVERYTHING I can to make my client’s dreams come true while on a Disney Vacation!

Feel free to reach out to Britt with any questions or comments. Britt can be reached at britt@mickeytravels.com or 1-309-912-0692. She can also be found on our website at https://mickeytravels.com/britt

MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet with Elyssa Antonelle

MickeyTravels is excited about our new initiative – The MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet. We will feature a different MickeyTravels agent on a daily 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 Elyssa Antonelle from Long Valley, NJ!

Name:   Elyssa Antonelle

Where are you from?   Long Valley, New Jersey

First memory of Disney? Being 2 years old walking down Main Street USA for the first time

What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes?   It takes me to a place that is full of fantasy and fun. I am always 5 years old in Disney

Favorite Disney destination and why?   Walt Disney World…..it is “home”

Favorite Disney Character and why? Pluto – I have loved him since I was very little

Favorite Disney Attraction and why? Toy Story Mania – I love to compete with my family each time we go. It’s so much fun and I always win!

Favorite Disney Resort and why? Polynesian Resort – it is my home away from home….the smells, the sounds and I feel good when I am there

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why?  Chef Mickey’s – classic Disney character dining. All your favorite characters are there and the food’s good too!

Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why? Be Our Guest – you are transformed into the storybook and it is pure Disney magic

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? Mickey, Minnie and Pluto….they are already like family

Favorite Disney snack and why? Dole Whip…..just love them. Been eating them since I was a little girl

Favorite Disney Movie and why? Frozen – love the music and the story

3 Favorite Disney Song and why? “For the First Time in Forever”, “Part of Your World”, Can You Feel the Love Tonight”   Just because I love them

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? Belle – because I have a soft spot for the Beast too

If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why? Cinderella – I think the way little girls look at her is amazing. That would be fun

If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why?   I would want to be a CM at an attraction in Magic Kingdom

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent?   Being part of the best group of dedicated travel agents in the world. I am convinced we have put together the best team Disney travel agents in the industry. We are a family!

Why should I book my vacation with you?   I put in countless hours of work on each of my client’s trips. I will work tirelessly for each and every family and treat every Disney vacation as if it were my own – always! The best reward is receiving referral after referral from happy clients. I LOVE MY JOB!!!

Elyssa can be contacted by calling toll-free 1-888-812-8750 or via email elyssa@mickeytravels.com – she can also be found on our website at www.mickeytravels.com/elyssa

 

Goofy’s Kitchen Character Dining

Our family loves character meals so on a recent trip to Disneyland, I made a reservation for Goofy’s Kitchen. This meal serves breakfast and dinner and is located inside the Disneyland Hotel. The hotel is in walking distance from the parks, but it’s a further walk than meals inside the parks, of course, so you may want to factor that in. It would be perfect for an arrival evening or departing morning if you don’t have park passes and want to start or leave with a little extra magic!

The food at the meal was delicious! We choose dinner, but we passed by during breakfast the food looked great then, too! There were many hot items including fish, chicken, a carving station, plenty of sides, pasta, pizza, and there was a great salad bar with many options. There was a section for the kiddos, though I admit to getting a bit of mac and cheese for myself! The desserts were delicious! My only disappointment was that I didn’t have a large enough appetite to try them all!

But, the real draw for this meal is the great character interaction! Unlike Disney World meals where the chosen characters for a meal are all from the same “group” (Mickey and friends, Playhouse Disney characters, Princesses, etc.), the characters here came from several different movies and stories! We saw Minnie, Chip, Dale, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Pluto, and, of course, Goofy! Characters may vary, but these seem to be the norm. The characters actually came around twice each during our meal, but that was likely because we had an early meal and the restaurant wasn’t very full yet. The character interaction was so perfect and the restaurant was lively and fun! We will definitely choose Goofy’s Kitchen again next time we go to Disneyland!

If you’d like more information on Goofy’s Kitchen or any aspect of planning a Disneyland vacation, contact me for more information!

Leanne Phelps
MickeyTravels, LLC
1-888-755-9626 (direct)
1-918-810-8376 (cell)
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