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MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet – Jamie Farber

October 20, 2014

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 Jamie Farber from Michigan!

Name: Jamie Farber

Where are you from? Grand Rapids, Michigan (on the west side of the state)

First memory of Disney? I’ve been told many times the first time my Mom felt me move was at Walt Disney World, but I guess that’s not something I remember so it really doesn’t count. My first real memory is watching the Main Street Electrical Parade with my extended family when I was about eight. My grandmother was normally a very calm, cool person, but as each float passed by, she’d get more animated, pointing out the characters and lights, which has remained with me because it was so out of character for her and was my first inkling that Disney was truly a magical place.

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What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? It’s not just one thing and I don’t know that it’s anything tangible. Disney’s magic, in my eyes, comes from the cast members who work there, the attention to detail in each and every experience and the ability of the Disney brand to transport you to a different time and place. To me, Disney’s magic is something you can’t fully explain until you experience it — and once you do, you’re hooked!

Favorite Disney destination and why? This one is really hard. I love all the Disney destinations for different reasons. Disney Cruise Line is fabulous to me because it allows me to spend time with my boys, but also have some adult time and some alone time. Disney’s Hilton Head Resort is a hidden gem, in my mind, and one of our favorite places to kick back and enjoy being a family in a beautiful location. If I had to choose one though, it would have to be Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The first time I see the castle each trip, I usually tear up because I know I’m home. It’s a feeling of joy, excitement and anticipation. It’s also a place where I feel free to indulge in my inner child. No one looks at you funny when you dance to the music, sing along with a parade or wear a silly hat. It’s nice to be able to let loose, remember past trips and enjoy the current one with my family.

Favorite Disney Character and why? Since I was young, I’ve always been convinced I was a Disney princess, so my favorite character is a princess. I’ve always been drawn to Cinderella and she’s definitely my favorite character. I know there is a lot of criticism of Cinderella and the older princesses that they wait for a man to rescue them, but I’ve never believed that. I love what Walt Disney once said about Cinderella, pointing out that she believed in dreams and in doing something about them. He pointed out that she went to the castle to get Prince Charming instead of waiting for him to come to her. I also think I relate to Cinderella so much because I believe in happy endings and dreams. There is a lot of bad in the world, but I choose to focus on the positive and believe that as long as I keep on dreaming, the dreams that I wish will come true.

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Favorite Disney Attraction and why? It’s so hard to choose just one! I think I’d have to go with Festival of the Lion King at Animal Kingdom. The show is just incredible with great singing and dancing and I LOVE the Lion King music, so that makes it even better. To me, it’s one of the can’t miss experiences when you visit Walt Disney World.

Favorite Disney Resort and why? This one could go any number of ways, but I think ultimately, Port Orleans Riverside is my favorite resort. I love the laid back atmosphere, the main pool area and the boat to Downtown Disney. My favorite thing about Port Orleans Riverside though is the grounds. I’ve always had a small obsession with the South and Riverside transports me there. The trees and river combine to take me to another place and force me to relax. It’s a great respite from the hustle and bustle of the parks — and the moderate price point is a great selling point as well!

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why? Another difficult choice. I think I would have to go with breakfast at Crystal Palace. It’s a combination of experience and food that puts it over the top. I love Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and Eeyore and the food is really good too. My very favorite item on the breakfast buffet is the puffed French toast, which actually can be found on the kid’s buffet. It’s fabulous and reminds me of an elephant ear from the fair! The other factor that makes the Crystal Palace breakfast my favorite is timing. I like to schedule our breakfast for very early, before the park opens. That way, we are able to get into the park before the crowds are large for pictures, then we hit the buffet and head out to start our day!

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Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why? Sunshine Seasons in Epcot is my favorite because of all the options. I love that you can choose from a variety of different cuisines that will make everyone in your party happy.

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? Cinderella because she’s my favorite, Mickey Mouse because he’s such an icon and has been around since the beginning, so there would be lots of great stories and Anna from Frozen because she seems like a lot of fun and is very relatable.

Favorite Disney snack and why? The Butterfinger cupcake at Starring Rolls in Hollywood Studios. I love cake and frosting is, to me, the best part of any cake product. There is so much frosting on the Butterfinger cupcake, along with Butterfinger crumbles, and it all is SO good. It’s a must have for me on every trip.

MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet

Favorite Disney Movie and why? The Lion King is my favorite movie. I adore the story, the music and the message. No matter how many times I see it, the beginning still gives me chills and brings me to tears.

3 Favorite Disney Song and why? “Circle of Life” because it’s so powerful and true. I often find wisdom in Disney movies and songs and that is one of my very favorites. “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” is one of my top three because it speaks to how I try and view life everyday and offers me a reminder that we need to keep believing in magic. “Let It Go” is my third favorite because it helps me remember that there are always going to be things holding us back, but we need to let them go and be who we really are, no matter what other people might think.

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? I would go with Anna from Frozen on this one. Her love of family is something I can relate to very strongly and her tendency to babble when nervous is a trait I also possess — and her love of chocolate and wanting to stuff it in her face when she’s nervous is also very much like me.

If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why? I’d love to be Mickey Mouse because everyone wants to see him and you’d get to interact with people of all ages. I also think Mickey is someone that makes everyone happy and it would be great to view the world through his eyes for a day.

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If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? It sounds funny, but I would love to work in Guest Services at Walt Disney World. Normally, people head there when something has gone wrong with their trip and they are in need of some magic. When I’ve been in Guest Services, I’ve normally witnessed frazzled, hot, frustrated people and the Guest Services Cast Members are able to turn things around, usually fairly quickly. I’d love to be able to spread that kind of pixie dust and help people get their vacations back on track.

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? Far and away, the best part of my job is getting to know new people and helping them plan a magical trip for their family. It sounds trite, but it’s really what I enjoy most. Each family is different with wants and needs that are unique to their circumstances. I love getting to plan trips that work for those families and finding ways to make each trip special and memorable for everyone.

Why should I book my vacation with you? You should book your vacation with me because I promise to treat it as if it is my own. Each family I work with will get my personal attention and expertise — along with my dedication to your trip. I want to create magical memories for each and every family that books a trip with me. I also want to make sure you head to Disney feeling fully prepared for the theme parks and any other aspects of your trip. I will take the stress out of planning your trip so you can enjoy and magical vacation with your family. Sit back, relax and let me sprinkle your vacation with my own brand of pixie dust!

Feel free to reach out to Jamie with any questions or comments. Jamie can be reached at jamie@mickeytravels.com or 1-616-646-7082. She can also be found on our website at https://mickeytravels.com/jamie

MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet – Theresa McCoy

October 16, 2014

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 Theresa McCoy from Louisiana!

Name: Theresa McCoy

Where are you from? North Louisiana

First memory of Disney? Playing outside on Sunday afternoons and coming in just in time to turn on the Wonderful World of Disney. I couldn’t wait to see Tinker Bell fly around the castle and listen to Walt Disney himself.

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What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? Disney destinations are the only places we’ve ever visited traveling with our multigenerational family that we can all enjoy everything together! Riding Space Mountain with my 6 year old daughter and my 60 year old dad…riding with my mom for the first time ever because she’s so caught up in the magic she wants to be a part of it all … the look in my little one’s eyes when she meets her favorite Disney friends for the first time…

Now, my daughters are 23 and 10 and there is no vacation anywhere that we would all enjoy spending every minute together like we do on a Disney vacation.

Favorite Disney destination and why? The Walt Disney World Resort is my favorite Disney destination because there is so much to do that every time we visit it’s new! Each trip we take time to enjoy our favorite rides, attractions and restaurants but we always make it a point to try something new… Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure, ‘Ohana for dinner, a new food in Epcot… It’s also a place we feel like we are miles and miles away from all the outside world.

Favorite Disney Character and why? Mickey Mouse is my favorite character because he knew a Walt Disney that no one else would ever know! When I see Mickey I know the dreams Walt had are still alive.

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Favorite Disney Attraction and why? My favorite Disney attraction would have to be Wishes fireworks over Cinderella Castle.

Favorite Disney Resort and why? My favorite Disney Resort is Pop Century! I love exploring all the huge icons of years gone by… the bowling pins in the 50’s section, the gigantic Mickey telephone that I never got to have as a kid, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head together always. Doing the Hustle in the main lobby, hula hoops by the pool, listening to the music of Elvis and Chubby Checker in the main building. And the best thing of all about Pop Century? Tie Dye Cheesecake!

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why? I love each and every one of the character dining locations. Being able to visit with our favorite Disney friends while we take a break from the parks helps keep us on track for other attractions.

Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why? Cosmic Ray’s in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom has the best hamburgers and french fries ever! I go to the “fixins’ bar” and pile my burger with onions and mushrooms…

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3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? Mickey and I would ask him all about Walt, Cinderella because I love her rags to riches story and she carries herself with such style and grace, and lastly Stitch because he is always into something and I can totally identify with that.

Favorite Disney snack and why? A Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar hits the spot every afternoon. It’s a classic!

Favorite Disney Movie and why? My favorite movie of all time just happens to be a Disney movie – Cinderella. It’s a great story of love, friendship, and best of all, it shows us that our dreams really can come true!

3 Favorite Disney Song and why? I don’t know that I can pick just 3 favorite Disney songs, but I’ll tell you why I love these 3: Beauty and the Beast – Best friends make the best couples; Part of Your World – having all the things in the world are not as important as having love; I Just Can’t Wait to Be King – It’s a great song to sing along and dance to!

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? Fairy Godmother – It’s my job to make dreams come true.

If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why? I would choose to be Minnie Mouse because she is so sweet and because she gets to work closely with Mickey!

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If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? I would work at Magic Kingdom! I would be a “greeter” (if there is such a job) so I could walk around all day and talk to happy families, create magic, and sprinkle some pixie dust wherever possible.

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? I love being a part of making Dreams Come True! I wanted to be a Disney travel agent so that I could help other families enjoy the magic instead of being overwhelmed with the planning.

Why should I book my vacation with you? There is no one you will find that will take as good of care of your vacation as I will. I put as much love and time into planning your Disney vacation as I put into planning for my own family. When you arrive on Disney property, even if it is your first visit, you will feel totally prepared and like you are “home”. And besides, who else do you know that wants to talk with you day or night about your vacation…I’m as excited as you are about your getting to go!

Feel free to reach out to Theresa with any questions or comments. Theresa can be reached at theresa@mickeytravels.com or 1-888-257-1574. She can also be found on our website at https://mickeytravels.com/team/theresa-mccoy-louisiana-disney-travel-agent.

 

MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet – Lori Carper

October 15, 2014

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 Lori Carper from New Hampshire!

Name: Lori Carper

Where are you from? Dover, NH

First memory of Disney? When I was seven my parents took me out of school for the day and I went to Disneyland for the first time. The park was the most magical place I had ever been to and I finally got to meet Mickey Mouse!

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What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? How happy it makes everyone!

Favorite Disney destination and why? Disneyworld because you have all the theme parks, different resorts, shows, Downtown Disney, Spas… You can spend the day riding rides, a spa day or pool side and in the evening you can go to a nice dinner, shop, watch fireworks, take boat rides, romantic strolls in gardens, horse drawn carriage rides, explore all the magic of Downtown Disney … What ever type of vacation you are looking for, they have it.

Favorite Disney Character and why? Goofy because he loves to have fun every day.

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Favorite Disney Attraction and why? My favorite attraction is Tower of Terror because it is so thrilling that it makes me laugh long after the ride has ended.

Favorite Disney Resort and why? Saratoga Springs. The grounds are so pretty. The pools are amazing and I love that you can walk over to Downtown Disney or take a water taxi.

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why? My favorite Disney Restaurant is ‘Ohana. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is relaxing and if you time it right you can watch the Wishes fireworks from the windows.

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Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why? Four Seasons in The Land at Epcot. There are so many choices that it can please even the pickiest of eaters.

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? The Genie, so he can grant me my three wishes, Goofy, so we are guaranteed a good time and Blue because he is so kind and fun!

Favorite Disney snack and why? The strawberry fruit tart from Les Halles Boulangerie & Patisserie. The strawberries are always fresh and sweet and you get fresh cream too. Yum!!

Favorite Disney Movie and why? The Jungle Book. I love animals and growing up I envied Mowgli that he was with all those jungle animals.

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3 Favorite Disney Song and why? Hakuna Matata because it makes me feel happy and carefree. Just around the River Bend because it makes me feel liberated. I Wanna Be Like You from The Jungle Book because I like the beat and I have loved it since I was a little girl.

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? Wendy from Peter Pan. Like Wendy, I enjoy taking care of others while keeping in touch with my inner child.

If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why? I would want to be the Fairy Godmother so I could spread pixie dust everywhere I went that would make everyone smile and be happy for the day.

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If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? I would want to be Tinker Bell so I could fly over Magic Kingdom and Disneyland just before the start of the fireworks. While flying everyone oohs and ahs with big smiles.

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? Making Dreams come true for others!

Why should I book my vacation with you? I have a wealth of information on all the different hotel choices and can even book your stay. I can help you plan your days at the parks, with schedules of park hours and events, meal plans, dining reservations, and even be available for advice during your trip. If I don’t know an answer to a question, I will find out for you. Let me do the work and present you with your itinerary. You can be in charge of packing your bags and having a magical experience!

Feel free to reach out to Lori with any questions or comments. Lori can be reached at lori@mickeytravels.com or 1-603-969-0131. She can also be found on our website at https://mickeytravels.com/lori



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