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 Nichole Matthews from New Hampshire!
Name: Nichole Matthews
Where are you from? New Hampshire
First memory of Disney? Walking down Main Street right to the castle when I was 10 years old. It was such a magical feeling.
*What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? Everything! From the characters to the cast members to the little details they take in everything they do. From the moment you watch a Disney movie or visit a Disney property you just feel like you are in another world. Everything Disney is MAGICAL!
*Favorite Disney destination and why? Walt Disney World. From the moment you drive under the Walt Disney World arch you just get a magical feeling.
Favorite Disney Character and why? Mickey, because it was all started with a mouse.
*Favorite Disney Attraction and why? I don’t think I have a favorite. There are too many awesome ones that I love them all.
Favorite Disney Resort and why? Love them all but Port Orleans Riverside has a special place in my heart.
Favorite Disney Restaurant and why? O’hana. I love the atmosphere, the food, and everything about it. It is a must do every trip.
3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? Mickey because he is my favorite, Ariel because she is my and my daughters favorite princess, and Duffy because he is Mickey’s bear and one of my kids favorites.
Favorite Disney snack and why? Mickey ice cream bar. They are the best. There is just something about having one while at Disney that just makes you have a really good feeling.
Favorite Disney Movie and why? Little Mermaid because I fell in love with it the first time I saw it, but Frozen is a close second.
*Favorite Disney Song and why? “A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes” I have always loved that song.
*Disney character you’re most similar to and why? I had a hard time answering this one so I asked my kids. They said Mickey. I think it is because Mickey is everywhere in our house including my clothes and jewelry.
If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why? Again, it would have to be Mickey. He is the main mouse!
If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why?
Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? I get to do something that I love everyday while learning new things about Disney and also get to work with amazing clients. My favorite part is when I get to tell them I saved them money towards their trip. It is an awesome feeling to see how happy they are.
Why should I book my vacation with you? Booking a vacation with me gives you the security you need to know that your vacation will be magical. I take care of all the details for you so you don’t have to worry about them. If there is anything you need before, during, or even after your trip, I will be there to help you. All you need to do is go on a Disney vacation and have the time of your life.
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 Jill Dowling from Maryland!
Name: Jill Dowling
Where are you from? I grew up in New Jersey, currently living in Maryland, who knows where the future will take me!
First memory of Disney? Walking through the Magic Kingdom next to my mom when I was 3 years old and she stopped and said, “Jill, where is your Daisy hat?” It was on her head and we all had a good laugh. I still have that Daisy Duck hat!
What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? The detail that Disney puts into its parks makes you feel like you have been transported to another time and place. A Disney vacation always feels carefree, despite whatever else is going on in your life. Seeing my children experience Disney World for the first time provided a whole new level of magic for me!
Favorite Disney destination and why? Disney World will always be my favorite Disney destination. Although Disney Cruise Line is the most relaxing vacation, you can’t beat the magic of the parks.
Favorite Disney Character and why? So hard to pick just one! I’m a fan of the Princesses since I have two daughters… Merida, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, and Belle. I love their strong, confident personalities.
Favorite Disney Attraction and why? Tower of Terror and Splash Mountain. They are both the perfect mix of storytelling and thrill ride.
Favorite Disney Resort and why? Beach Club Resort because it is elegant with the perfect touch of Disney décor. And of course the amazing pool areas!
Favorite Disney Restaurant and why? ‘Ohana. Love the family style breakfast with characters. Dinner has a great relaxed vibe and I love going out onto the Polynesian’s beach after dinner to watch Wishes!
Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why? La Cantina De San Angel in Epcot because Mexican is my absolute favorite cuisine! Plus, Mexican food is easy to eat on-the-go.
3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? Mickey because, duh, he’s Mickey Mouse! Alice because she was so fun and quirky to meet in Disney World and I think a tea party with her would be just lovely! And Anna because I’d want to ask her how she and Elsa are handling their newfound fame.
Favorite Disney snack and why? Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar. The perfect quick treat to beat the heat.
Favorite Disney Movie and why? I used to watch Cinderella with my mom over and over again as a child so it will always hold a special spot in my heart.
Favorite Disney Song and why? I get chills every time I hear The Circle of Life!
Disney character you’re most similar to and why? My husband says Goofy because of my silly personality.
If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why? Jasmine because she seems to have the most comfortable costume for the Florida heat.
If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? Flying Tinker Bell during Wishes! Sounds like the most fun job riding the zip line each night and starting off the most spectacular fireworks show!
Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? Helping make people’s Disney dreams come true and being a part of a team that is always there to support each other. I get to think and talk about Disney 24/7 for my job! How did I get so lucky?!
Why should I book my vacation with you? Because I work tirelessly to make my client’s trips as magical as possible. A Disney vacation is expensive and it can be stressful planning a Disney trip. It is my goal to make the planning process easy and fun and help my clients make the very most of their time and money on their Disney vacations.
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 Lisa Ziegler from Michigan!
Name: Lisa Ziegler
Where are you from? Ann Arbor, Michigan
First memory of Disney? My very first memory of Disney was watching the Wonderful World of Disney with my family. We all would forget our troubles and let Walt take our imaginations on a journey of happiness and love.
What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? Disney’s magic lies in imagination and endless possibilities. With everything Disney, love wins. With Disney, one can forget all their worries and escape into a world of love with no boundaries! All our differences are pushed aside, for we all dream of a world of peace, love and hope! With Disney, Peace, Love and Hope hold reign over everything else…despite our differences.
Favorite Disney destination and why? Disney World. I became a fan of Disney World very early on in my life. Our family first experienced the Magic of Disney World when I was a child and then again as a teenager. I also was able to work at EPCOT and through attending Disney College seminars and training, I gained a wealth of knowledge about the Company, Parks and Resorts of Disney. I also grew as an individual and discovered gifts and talents that would impact my life forever. As newlyweds, my husband and I ventured together to experience our own Disney magic. Having experienced Disney through the eyes of all ages (I even planned a vacation for my 70 year old grandparents), I have a knowledge of what Disney holds true to its heart…and mine!
Favorite Disney Character and why? My favorite Disney Character is Thumper. “Bambi” was the first Disney movie that I had the pleasure (both with sadness and happiness) of watching! The words of Thumper have stuck with me from that day: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it all”. Wouldn’t our world be a much better place if we all listened to Thumper? J Disney started shaping my life through the words of Thumper… years ago!
Favorite Disney Attraction and why? This is a very tough one! I love Peter Pan. One of my first memories of going to Disney World is of “flying” at Disney World on the Peter Pan ride. I honestly believed I was flying that if you believe it …you can do it! I have never been to the park without Flying!
Favorite Disney Resort and why? My favorite Disney Resort is the Yacht and Beach Club resort. When I worked at EPCOT, I would drive my double decker bus to the International Gateway to pick up guests that were staying at this resort and they were always so wonderful and happy! I saw many beautiful Disney wedding ceremonies celebrated with Cinderella and Prince Charming! My favorite part of this resort, challenged only by the sensational location and amazing restaurants, is the pool! It has artificial sand that is designed to fall to the bottom of the pool so the water stays clear (when it was first designed, rumor has it, it was created to house fish). The pool is a pirate ship shaped with a water slide and lazy river with whirlpools, and a zero entry beach area! Great for families of all ages!!
Favorite Disney Restaurant and why? It truly depends on my mood…great food, great atmosphere, favorite character, with friends, family or just my husband. You cannot go wrong with a Disney restaurant! Favorite personal memory: San Angel Inn Restaurant in Epcot with my grandparents. They flew all the way to WDW to visit me while I was working at EPCOT. It was hot and we were hungry! We went inside the pyramid and relaxed in the cool air, dark skies with great food and very special conversation! I LOVE ‘Ohana’s for a character meal! I love that this restaurant serves family style! We went there when my youngest child was only 9 months old. It was so nice to not have to get up to get our food, yet the characters came to our table. It wasn’t crowded and the special parade at the restaurant is so cute with the kiddos! After we ate, we rode the boats in the lagoon and experienced a whole side of Disney without going into the parks! I love the Blue Bayou at Disneyland! I LOVE the ride Pirates of the Caribbean…and at this restaurant you are inside the ride dining on Cajun-Creole food! Delicious! I could keep going and going and going!
Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why? Hands down: Be Our Guest! Eating in the Beast’s Castle with food that is sensational! The knights talk to you, you get to choose which room to sit in, you dine on china…what’s not to love! BEST quick service value!!!
3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? 1. Walt Disney…he counts, right? I would love to see how his creative brain works! 2. Mad Hatter….he’s hilarious and if ever I was in a poor mood, he’d change it! 3. Genie…from Aladdin…I’d like to give Three Wishes a try!
Favorite Disney snack and why? I’d have to have a drink and a snack: 1. A Mickey Mouse Premium Ice Cream Bar washed down with a Disney Dole Whip (always a snack MUST when I visit)!
Favorite Disney Movie and why? Star Wars (but I don’t have to choose which episode, right?). I was hooked when I was in third grade! I was Princess Leia (who knows how many times). I was in awe when I saw Billy D. Williams put his hands in Disney’s Walk of Fame! The ride is sensational at Hollywood Studios! Who doesn’t dream of traveling to a land Far Far Away….and be rescued by Luke and Hans?
3 Favorite Disney Song and why? 1. Not original, but I love it: “Let It Go!”, such great meaning in our world today! 2. “Morning Report” from Lion King! Our family always sings this song in the morning. It is a way to tell our daily plan for the day. 3. “Moses Supposes” from “Singing in the Rain”. One of my favorite movies! I even bought the poster when I first when to Hollywood Studios (along with a R2D2 t-shirt)!
Disney character you’re most similar to and why? At this time in my life, I am most like Mrs. Potts. I am motherly (a mother of three), honest, polite, kind, strict on responsibility and consoling. I do believe that “there may be something there that wasn’t there before” as we experience new and exciting adventures in our lives!
If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why? Mickey Mouse….who doesn’t want to be the most loved character of all time!?!
If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? I loved giving tours to the different countries while driving the double decker buses at EPCOT, but they are not there anymore! I would choose to work at the Jungle Cruise as one of the tour guides! I love their jokes!
Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? This is easy! I get to make MAGIC happen on a daily basis! MickeyTravels is a company that is composed of a wonderful team of travel agents that truly model Walt Disney’s business model!
Why should I book my vacation with you? Not only have I had the opportunity to visit and work at the most magical place on earth, I have also planned Disney family, couples, friends and family reunion vacations! If requested, I won’t just plan your stay and tickets requests, but I would love to plan your daily trip itinerary complete with meals, rides (a schedule so you don’t have to wait in long lines), parades (times and best places to sit), character meet and greets (at restaurants and park locations) and shows (times and best seats). The MAGICAL part of my service is that it will not cost you a dime! All my services are MAGICALLY FREE! A Disney Vacation filled with PIXIE DUST and life long memories!
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