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Here’s some the recent articles we’ve been quoted in:
Travel Weekly - March, 2023
What will be the impact of DeSantis' takeover of Disney district?Travel Weekly - November 2022
Travel advisors are excited about Disney Cruise Line's big-ship purchaseTravel Weekly - November 2022
Disney specialists cheer Bob Iger's return as CEO
Orlando Sentinel - November 2022
Disney tourists shake off Nicole after theme parks reopen
Insider - April 2022
A Disney travel agent and mom of 2 shares 12 items her family always packs for a vacation to the parksInsider - April 2022
4 travel planners share 8 wildly luxurious hotels they've booked for celebrities and the ultra-rich — where stays cost up to $23,000/nightInsider - April 2022
A Disney travel agent shares 6 common mistakes visitors are making right now at the theme parksInsider - March, 2022
5 travel planners who book trips for celebrities and the ultra-rich shared the 6 most surprising things about their jobsInsider - March, 2022
A Disney travel agent shares what goes into planning vacations for the ultra-rich, from booking luxury resorts to an $850/hour private tour
Washington Post - October, 2021
Disney World is celebrating turning 50. Will covid rain on the parade?Orlando Sentinel - July 1, 2021
Disney: Fireworks welcomed back by happy (but damp) fans
Wall Street Journal - June 2021
Traveling for July Fourth Weekend? Expect Crowds. Everywhere.Travel Weekly - June 2021
Disneyland lifts Covid restrictions, reopens to out-of-staters
The New York Times - June 2021
Disneyland in California Reopens to Out-of-state VisitorsTravel Weekly - May 2021
DISNEY'S EVOLVING NEW NORMALOrlando Sentinel - May 2021
Disney fan reaction complicated after theme park changes mask rule overnightTravel Weekly - May 2021
Folo podcast: Checking in on Walt Disney WorldThe New York Times - April 2021
Disneyland’s Reopening: What You Need to KnowTravel Weekly - September 2020
Disney Family Ties
Disney Travel Professionals - September 2020
Watch as Travel Agents Experience the Walt Disney World Theme ParksTravelWeekly - June 2020
Covid cases rising in Sunshine State; clients' concerns aren't, say agentsThe New York Times - March 2020
If I'm Going to Get Sick and Die, I Might As Well Do it at Disney
The Hill - March 2020
Disney Travel Agents Say Parks Getting Normal Amount of Park VisitorsOrlando Sentinel - March 2020
Florida coronavirus cases likely to grow, Gov. DeSantis warns, as CDC confirms 2 casesOrlando Sentinel - January 2020
Disney World was packed on New Year’s Eve. How much would people pay to go during the holidays?Washington Post - August 2019
Disney’s opening of Star Wars land drew crowds to Florida. Now they face Hurricane Dorian.
TravelPulse - May 2019
How Travel Agents Can Excel at Selling Disney
Skift - March 2019
Disney Will Open Its New Star Wars Expansions Early to Meet DemandSkift - September 2018
Disney World’s Latest Pricing Changes Take Aim at Crowd ControlSkift - July 2018
Star Wars Is Disney’s New Hope to Transform Its Movie-Themed Park
Travel Pulse - February 2018
Travel Traits That Boomers and Millennials ShareTravel Pulse - February 2018
Best Destinations for Intergenerational TravelTravel Pulse - February 2018
Vacations for Horse LoversTravel Pulse - February 2018
Great Travel Destinations for SeniorsTravel Weekly - January 2018
Pixar films get a home at Disney California AdventureTravel Pulse - January 2018
Tips for Traveling With an InfantTravel Pulse - January 2018
Secrets to Stretching Your Travel Budget
Bravo TV - January 2018
Should You — And Legally, *Can* You — Lock Your Luggage When You Check It?
WeddingWire - January 2018
The Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2018
Mogul - January 2018
Founder of MickeyTravels, Elyssa Antonelle, Shares Her Struggles as an EntrepreneurTravel Pulse - January 2018
When Should You Start Planning a Vacation?Travel Pulse - January 2018
Can’t Afford a Travel Agent? Think AgainTravel Pulse - January 2018
Going International in 2018? Read ThisTravel Pulse - December 2017
Choosing a Host Agency
Reader’s Digest - December 2017
The 10 Best Places to Travel Alone as a Woman
ABC News - December 2017
Disney's Toy Story Land looms large in 2018 theme park newsReader’s Digest - December 2017
10 of the Best New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around the WorldTravel Pulse - December 2017
Wanna Save Money? Use a Travel AgentTravel Pulse - December 2017
Business Travel Like a ProTravel Pulse - December 2017
Travel Agent Horror StoriesTravel Pulse - December 2017
How Travel Agents Stand OutTravel Pulse - November 2017
What the Travel Industry Faces in 2018
Newsweek - November 2017
Disneyland Legionnaires' Outbreak: Deadly Disease Spreads and Death Toll Rises as Visitors Continue to Flock to AnaheimTravel Pulse - November 2017
Tips for Handling Travel Emergencies
Brides - October 2017
How to Get Airline Perks For Your Honeymoon
Patch - October 2017
Here's How MickeyTravels Is Making Magic One Vacation At A TimeWeddingWire - October 2017
The 4 Disney World Honeymoon Secrets You Need to Know
PR Newswire - October 2017
Let The Magic Continue: MickeyTravels & The Main Street Press Team Up To Create Memories To Last A Lifetime
LinkedIn - September 2017
MickeyTravels Announces Exclusive Partnership with Resort TV1Travel Pulse - August 2017
To Niche or Not to Niche
TheStreet - August 2017
Unexpected Reasons You Just Might Need Travel InsuranceReader’s Digest - August 2017
8 People Reveal Their Most Embarrassing Email Mistake EverTravel Pulse - August 2017
Take a Day Trip in ConnecticutReader’s Digest - July 2017
10 Ingenious Beach Day Lifesavers Parents Should Never Leave Home WithoutTravel Pulse - July 2017
Destinations That Defy Stereotype
Orbitz - July 2017
Is working for an airline really worth the travel perks?Travel Pulse - July 2017
The Travel Agent's FAQTravel Pulse - July 2017
Perfect Your Stay in Saratoga Springs, New YorkBravo TV - July 2017
Yikes! Here's Why These Are 7 of the Most Dangerous Beaches in the WorldTravel Pulse - July 2017
Major Headaches Your Travel Agent Can RemedyTravel Pulse - July 2017
Turning Airline Hostility into Travel Bliss
Parents - June 2017
9 Ways to Get Your Kids Excited for a Big TripTravel Pulse - June 2017
Making Good Travel Better (and Bad Times Bearable)WeddingWire - June 2017
The 6 Biggest Mistakes Honeymooners MakeParents - June 2017
9 Ways to Get Your Kids Excited for a Big Trip
MyDomaine - June 2017
6 Places to Skip During the Summer—and Where to Go InsteadTravelPulse - June 2017
Terror Attacks Impact UK TravelTravelPulse - June 2017
What to Do When Your Client Isn't Happy
SheKnows - June 2017
Where to Take Kids on Vacation — & on a Budget
US News & World Report - May 2017
6 Reasons to Consider a Repositioning CruiseOrbitz - May 2017
7 things you don’t know about your airplane meal (but should)TravelPulse - May 2017
Armed Police A First for UK’s Trains
MyCorporation - May 2017
Experts Weigh In: What gets you the most clicks?TravelPulse - May 2017
River Cruising Can Be a Millennial ThingTravelPulse - May 2017
Terrorism Won't Stop TourismReader’s Digest - May 2017
The American Cities That Are Not as Dangerous as You ThinkTravelPulse - May 2017
The Future of TravelReader’s Digest - May 2017
Think Twice Before Flying with Your Pet. Here’s Why
Martha Stewart Weddings - May 2017
Travel Agents Share the Biggest Mistakes Couples Make When Booking Their First Anniversary TripTravel Pulse - May 2017
What I've Learned About the Travel IndustryBravo TV - April 2017
Now You Know! The Ultimate Tipping Guide For U.S. Travel
Nasdaq - April 2017
Should You Still Use A Travel Agent?TravelPulse - April 2017
Small Budget, Big TravelTravelPulse - April 2017
Tips for First-Time River CruisersTravelPulse - April 2017
Using Technology to Maximize Your Travel BusinessTravelPulse - April 2017
What Travel Agents Wish Consumers Knew
Huffington Post - March 2017
17 Small Businesses Confess Their Tiny But Mighty Social Media Strategy
InformationWeek - March 2017
Can Virtual Companies Scale?TravelPulse - March 2017
Give the Gift of Travel for GraduationTravelPulse - March 2017
How Travel Agents Can Thrive in Uncertain TimesTravelPulse - March 2017
These Tips Will Keep You Safe While TravelingTravelPulse - March 2017
Tips To Make Your Disney Trip Even More MagicalTravelPulse - March 2017
Travel Agent Tips for Taking a Great Family Vacation with TeensTravelPulse - March 2017
Travel Agents Give 6 Tips for College Students Traveling for Spring BreakTravelPulse - March 2017
Travel Agents on Working With CelebritiesTravelPulse - March 2017
Travel Agents React to London Terrorism
Theme Park Tourist - February 2017
20 Amazing Things Disney Cast Members Do Before DawnTravelPulse - February 2017
Favorite Travel Items of Travel AgentsTravelPulse - February 2017
How Do You Work With Travel Writers?TravelPulse - February 2017
The 5 Things Every Travel Agent Should Do This YearTravelPulse - February 2017
Travel Agents Tips for When Something Goes Wrong on VacationTravelPulse - February 2017
What Are Your Best Time-Saving Travel Tips?Bravo TV - February 2017
Why Do You Have to Take Your Passport Out of Its Case?TravelPulse - January 2017
Creative Ways Travel Agents Brought in BusinessTravelPulse - January 2017
How Can Travel Agents Boost Their Bottom Line?TravelPulse - January 2017
How Do Travel Agents Use Social Media?TravelPulse - January 2017
How Has Travel Changed?Travel Pulse - January 2017
How Will A Trump Presidency Affect Travel?Bravo TV - January 2017
Travel Abroad: When You Should Try to Speak the LanguageBravo TV - January 2017
What to Do With Foreign Currency After a Vacation AbroadTravelPulse - January 2017
Why The BABES Act is Great For TravelBravo TV - January 2017
Working With a Travel Agent: What to KnowTravelPulse - December 2016
5 Travel Agents Who Crushed It In 2016
Go Banking Rates - December 2016
Theme Park Attractions That Are Totally Worth the MoneyTravelPulse - December 2016
What Are the Craziest Things People Have Asked Their Travel Agents?TravelPulse - November 2016
7 Reasons Why You Should Use A Travel AgentTravelPulse - November 2016
Donald Trump Wins US Presidential Election: Travel Agents ReactMyCorporation - November 2016
Experts Weigh In: What’s Your Best Advice For Entrepreneurs?TravelPulse - November 2016
What Travel Gear Do Travel Agents Use?TravelPulse - November 2016
What’s The One Travel Meal You’ll Always Remember?
Cheapism - October 2016
26 Ways to Do Disney on a Budget- Magic and AllTravelPulse - October 2016
Inspiring Ways Travel Agents Have Specialized
Today - October 2016
Trunk-or-treat! 3 easy trunk decorating ideas for HalloweenTravelPulse - September 2016
The Huge Mistakes You’re Making When Booking TravelTravelPulse - September 2016
Travel Agents Offer Calm, Advice In the Wake of NYC Terror AttackTravelPulse - September 2016
What Do Travel Agents Miss Most About The 'Good Old Days?'TravelPulse - July 2016
Are Cruise Line Beverage Policies Getting Out of Hand? Agents Sound Off.TravelPulse - July 2016
How the Specter of Terrorism is Changing European Travel
Omaha World Herald - July 2016
Travel agent: No reason to cancel Disney World tripTravelPulse - July 2016
What Destinations are Hot in July?TravelPulse - June 2016
Travel Agents: Tragedies Won't Scare Travelers Away From Orlando
WOTV - February 2016
Plan Your Dream Disney Getaway
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