MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet with Liz Taylor

MickeyTravels is excited to bring back The MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet! We will 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 Liz Taylor from Southeastern, Massachusetts!

Name: Liz Taylor

Where are you from?  Southeastern Massachusetts

First memory of Disney?  My first memory of Disney is meeting Eeyore as a little girl when I was 4.  He was my favorite character I couldn’t wait to meet him. He looked so sad I didn’t want to leave him, and just kept hugging him.

What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? Disney is magical to me because of the lasting memories it creates.  No matter what age you are, there is something for everyone creating a whole new experience as the years go on.

Favorite Disney destination and why?  My favorite Disney destination is Walt Disney World Resort.  It holds so many special memories for me and my family! As a former cast member of Magic Kingdom it became a home away from home for me too.

Favorite Disney Character and why?  This is a tough one, I love so many characters for different reasons it is hard to choose just one.  First Mickey because without Mickey there wouldn’t be any of it, Eeyore is my favorite starting from when I was a little kid, Belle is my favorite princess, and Olaf is now a new favorite, because who wouldn’t want Olaf as their snowman? J

Favorite Disney Attraction and why?  Wishes!! No matter how many times I watch it (it has been hundreds) it never gets old, it encompasses all the magic of Disney at the end of a night, and holds so many memories!!

Favorite Disney Resort and why?  I can’t pick only one…Art of Animation- the theming is amazing, the family suites are great, and it is my son’s favorite! Grand Floridian- It is timeless and iconic

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why?  Chef Mickey’s- it has become tradition to make it our first dinner on every trip, it holds many memories, the characters and the food!

Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why?  Be Our Guest! I could sit in the ballroom for hours, it puts you in the middle of the movie. (and the food is great too!)

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why?  Eeyore-because he’d be thankful he was thought of, Olaf-because he makes everyone happy, & Flynn Ryder-why not? J

Favorite Disney snack and why? Chocolate frosted brownie with mickey sprinkles- its delicious, and Mickey shaped sprinkles make everything taste better. 🙂

Favorite Disney Movie and why?  Beauty and the Beast – It’s been my favorite since it was originally released…Tangled is a close second!

3 Favorite Disney Songs and why?  Wishes Soundtrack, “When You Wish Upon a Star”, and “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” from Carousel of Progress.

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? Belle- Grew up in a small town and life turned into an adventure, I love books, I am close to family, and even found my own beast J

If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why? Rapunzel- I could be a princess and still wear flats, or Olaf!

If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? Magic Kingdom and in the position of Disney Guest Relations- or what some refer to as “a plaid”, Whether as a VIP guide around the park, creating a magical experience for a guest, or to have the ability to turn someone’s bad experience around into a magical one.

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? I am part of an amazing family “Making Magic One Vacation at a Time…”. I couldn’t be happier to be part of such a great group.  I can be part of the Disney magic helping families plan their perfect vacations filled with memories!

Why should I book my vacation with you?   Whether it is your first trip or 50^th, no matter the Disney Destination-Walt Disney World, Aulani, Disneyland, a Disney Cruise, Adventures by Disney…I put as much care and dedication into planning each trip as if it were my own!  I want to do everything I can so you to have the most magical trip possible, and memories that will last a lifetime!

“Do what you do so well they will want to see it again and bring their friends” – Walt Disney

Liz can be contacted by calling 1-315-771-3577 or via email at liz@mickeytravels.com – she can also be found on our website by clicking here!

MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet – Leanne Phelps

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 Leanne Phelps from Tulsa, OK!

Name:  Leanne Phelps

Where are you from?  Tulsa, Oklahoma

First memory of Disney?  I grew up loving Disney!  I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love all things Disney!

What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes?  I love that Disney movies, characters, parks–everything that Disney does–is geared toward families, not just kids.  I love that my kids and I can enjoy the same things and find magic in them together and the memories we’ve made at the parks!

Favorite Disney destination and why?  My favorite location is Disney World because I love the castle, the characters, the attractions, and the resorts!  But half of my family loves the cruises the best so our favorite family vacation is a “land and sea” vacation where we do a few days at Disney World followed by a Disney cruise.

Favorite Disney Character and why?  Mickey is my favorite!  He’s classic, timeless, and always the best!

Favorite Disney Attraction and why?  The Kilimanjaro Safari ride at Animal Kingdom is my all time favorite attraction at the parks, followed closely by Toy Story Midway Mania at Hollywood Studios.  Both of these take you way out of the “norm” and give you a special experience.

Favorite Disney Resort and why?  Animal Kingdom Lodge is our family’s favorite resort.  We love watching the animals from our balcony and the overall feel of the resort is cozy and relaxing.

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why?  My favorite place to eat at Disney World is probably ‘Ohana at the Polynesian because the food is great and the atmosphere is so fun!

Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why?  We always eat at Columbia Harbor House in the Magic Kingdom. We ate there first during a “Keys to the Kingdom” park tour and enjoyed the food, but also the cool, quiet atmosphere of the second floor.  We use it as a great place to unwind and relax in the middle of a Magic Kingdom day.

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? The princesses, of course!  We have dinner with them often at Cinderella’s Royal Table!  We feel like royalty and the princesses are always perfect hostesses!  😉

If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why?  I’d love to be anyone in the parade!  The parades are so special and there have been a few times with a look, a wave, or a “connection” of some sort between my kids and a parade participant has made their day!

If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why?   I’d love to give tours like the Keys to the Kingdom tour and share Disney history and information with guests that are interested in all things Disney!

Favorite Disney snack and why?  Dole Whip in the Magic Kingdom!  Refreshing and delicious!

Favorite Disney Movie and why?  My favorite was always Beauty and the Beast, but I think now my favorite is Tangled.  I love the witty lines and songs and it’s such a fun movie!

3 Favorite Disney Songs and why?  I love “I’ve Got a Dream” from Tangled (so funny!), Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (from Mary Poppins–energetic and fun!), and It’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow (for the ride Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom, because it brings good memories!)

Disney character you’re most similar to and why?  I would say Belle because I love to read, love my family, and like to look for the good in others!

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent?  I love talking Disney every day!  It’s so fun to talk with families about their vacations and have a chance to get excited with them!  I especially love to talk with families who have never been to Disney before because the whole time we are planning, I am picturing what it will be like for them when they get there for the first time and really experience the magic!

Why should I book my vacation with you?  I love helping families plan!  I love answering questions about the parks, cruises, and other destinations.  I want to help families get organized and stay on top of each aspect of their trips so they have the best vacation possible!

Feel free to reach out to Leanne with any questions or comments. Leanne can be reached at leanne@mickeytravels.com or 1-888-755-9626. She can also be found on our website at www.mickeytravels.com/leanne

Animator’s Palate Restaurant

Are you entertaining the idea of a Disney Cruise? Are you not sure about the restaurant selections available to you?  Aboard the Disney Cruise Line Fleets there are some wonderful options. Animator’s Palate is a fantastic dinner option while aboard the cruise ship. While each fleet of ships has a different interior design, the menu and atmosphere is still the same.