MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet – Stacey Ehly

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 Stacey Ehly from Pennsylvania!

Name: Stacey Ehly

Where are you from? Bucks County, Pennsylvania

First memory of Disney? I remember going on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride when I was 2 years old and feeling like I was going to fall out of the boat when we “dropped” into the “pirates world” part of the ride. Going back as I got older, I realized that this “drop” wasn’t that steep or long after all. It’s great how your enjoyment of Disney evolves as you get older!

What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? Disney is the most magical place on earth. When you drive under the “Welcome to Disney World” entrance, the outside world is left behind. You have entered a place of magic and pixie dust. The cast members are happy and so accommodating to every need that you can think of and some that you wouldn’t even think you wanted!! There are extra magical touches at your every turn: whether it is Peter Pan waving to you while you’re on board the Walt Disney World Railroad, receiving an award for being a wonderful grandfather from a cast member, or getting extra fastpasses just because! Disney magic is second to none and why we continue to go back year after year.

Favorite Disney destination and why? My favorite Disney destination is Walt Disney World because my family and I enjoy the many different attractions, shows, restaurants and resorts that are offered. Because Disney imaginers are always adding to and/or reinventing existing attractions at Disney World, we have a new and different experience every time we visit. I have also fell in love with the runDisney races offered throughout the year at Disney World and now get to experience my favorite place in a new and exciting way!

Favorite Disney Character and why? My favorite Disney character is Belle from Beauty and the Beast. I really like her because not only is she beautiful, but she is smart, likes to read, is kind, and has the ability to look beyond one’s looks to what lies inside.

Favorite Disney Attraction and why? My favorite classic Disney attraction is the Pirates of the Caribbean. As I mentioned before, the ride holds my first memory of Disney World and so it will always remain near and dear to my heart. My favorite newer Disney attraction is the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. I love Aerosmith and the ride is so much fun. It takes you from 0 to 57mph in seconds and then takes you through a series of neon lit twists and turns all to the sounds of Aerosmith’s music. I love it!

Favorite Disney Resort and why? My favorite Disney Resort is the Boardwalk Inn and Villas. I love its old fashion charm reminiscent of Atlantic City years ago. The lobby is pretty and quaint and has a fireplace with cozy chairs to sit on. The pool is carnival themed and has a cool clown water slide. Its location, on the boardwalk of course, can’t be beat. There are great restaurants, shops, clubs and entertainment all along the boardwalk, just outside of your room. You have to ability to walk to Epcot’s World Showcase through the International Gateway. You can also walk or take a water launch to Hollywood Studios. I enjoy the ability to run following an interesting route rather than having to circle around the resort several times. At night you can watch the fireworks from Hollywood Studios and Epcot as well.

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why? I enjoy so many of Disney World’s fabulous restaurants that it’s hard to pick just one. My family and I always like to visit Chef Mickey’s for breakfast during our stays. It’s so fun to meet and take pictures with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Pluto. I love when it’s time to “celebrate” and we dance and twirl our napkins around. The food for breakfast is delicious, from the Mickey waffles to the yummy quiches, there is something for everyone.

Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why? My family and I love to visit Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in the Magic Kingdom. We love Sonny Eclipse’s entertaining songs and antidotes. The restaurant offers three different areas, called bays, to order from. Each bay has different food choices; Bay 1 offers barbeque chicken and ribs, Bay 2 offers hot dogs and burgers, and bay 3 offers double cheese burgers, salads and wraps. Vegetable burgers are also offered and are delicious.

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? I would first love to dine with Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. He is so funny and not bad on the eyes as well. I love how he seems not to have a clue, but is really developing some clever, unique plan to get out of whatever trouble he finds himself in.   Second, I would love to dine with the girl behind the mouse, Minne Mouse. I want to find out how she deals with the day to day pressures of being one of Disney’s beloved characters and also how she deals with being in a relationship with Mickey Mouse, who really is THE Disney character supreme. Finally, I would love to dine with Walt Disney himself. It is hard to wrap my mind around how one man could dream of such a wonderful place that makes so many people so happy.

Favorite Disney snack and why? My favorite Disney snack isn’t really a snack. I don’t know if you know this, but Disney World doesn’t sell gum anywhere on its property. However, Disney does sell Goofy Candy Co. Cinnamon Flavored Mints that are delicious. My family and I look forward to these mints all year. We purchase a ton of them to last us our whole vacation and beyond, but they never do last long enough!

Favorite Disney Movie and why? My favorite Disney Movie is Beauty and the Beast. As I mentioned before, Belle is my favorite Disney character because she is smart and kind. I love how the Beast and her relationship develops over time, there is no instant love. My favorite part is the end when the Beast is dying and Belle tells him that she loves him. He turns back into the Prince and they live happily ever after of course!

3 Favorite Disney Song and why? My three favorite Disney songs are Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Beauty and the Beast and Zippity Doo Dah because they were all played at my wedding! Can You Feel the Love Tonight was my processional, Beauty and the Beast was my wedding march and Zippity Doo Dah was my recessional!

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? I think I am most like Belle because I enjoy reading immensely, especially romances, I love to learn and I like to think I look beyond someone’s looks to what lies within.

If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why? If I could be one Disney mascot for the day, I would be Cinderella. Come on, she is the ultimate princess and has one of the best happy ever afters!! Also, I love her dress, shoes and castle!

If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? If I could work at one of the Disney theme parks, I think I would like to work at Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion. I’d like to tell all the “bodies” in the room to move to the “dead center”!

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? The best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent is creating the most magical vacation experiences for each and every one of my clients. It gives me such pride and pleasure, (More so then a handful of pixie dust!), to plan a vacation that puts smiles on all my clients’ faces, young and old, and to be a magical part of a vacation that creates memories that will last forever.

Why should I book my vacation with you? You should book your magical vacation with me because I will give you 110% of my attention, experience and expertise in order to create an exceptionally unique and magical experience for your family and you. I will plan your adventure down to the last detail; from resort room or cabin to dining reservations, detailed itineraries, excursions and Fastpass reservations; I will do it all! It is always my pleasure to plan for you a memorable vacation that is of your most magical dreams!

Feel free to reach out to Stacey with any questions or comments. Stacey can be reached at sehly@mickeytravels.com or 1-215-262-0207. She can also be found on our website at https://mickeytravels.com/stacey-ehly

MickeyTravels Agent Virtual Meet & Greet with Kimberly Pfeifer

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 Kimberly Pfeifer from New Jersey

Name: Kimberly Pfeifer    

Where are you from? The Jersey Shore

First memory of Disney? My first memory of Disney is wide eyed and strolling down Main Street USA, begging my Daddy for an extra large Disney balloon!

What makes Disney MAGICAL in your eyes? The timelessness of Disney is what makes it MAGICAL and feels like home!

Favorite Disney destination and why? Disney World is my favorite destination because it is where our extended family would meet for grand gatherings.

Favorite Disney Character and why? Donald Duck, because he’s fresh, like me! 😉

Favorite Disney Attraction and why? I LOVE The Great Movie ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I love the magic of the Movies and the surprise interactions with the cast members, but I also love to use this ride as a “break” or a “cool off” time during a busy park day.

Favorite Disney Resort and why? Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. I Love seeing the greeter Richard there to welcome us home year after year, I love the ornate lobby and I even love the fresh warm flowery scent of the corridors. It’s my families go to resort!

Favorite Disney Restaurant and why? The Flying Fish Café on Disney’s Boardwalk is my favorite. I try year after year to replicate the Idaho Potato Wrapped Snapper at home and I never quite get it as perfect, and I have also seen a celebrity or two at this restaurant which adds to the Magic.

Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurant and why? I LOVE the Flame Tree BBQ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the smoky smell is intoxicating.

3 Disney characters you’d like to have dinner with and why? Donald, because he would entertain me with his hilarity, Rapunzel because I could always use some hair care tips, and Mickey because he’s the boss!

Favorite Disney snack and why? Pineapple Dole Whip! Nothing as refreshing!

Favorite Disney Movie and why? The Little Mermaid because it’s filled with wonder and hope and a wide eyed innocence that makes me feel nostalgic.

3 Favorite Disney Song and why? Part of Your World, I love the dreamy sentiment of this song. It’s A Small World, because it reminds me of the first Disney attraction that I ever enjoyed, and Three Cabelleros because I adore the boat ride in Mexico / World Showcase EPCOT.

Disney character you’re most similar to and why? Donald Duck, Because he’s fresh and feisty and always looking for fun!

If you could be one Disney mascot for a day who would it be and why? I’d love to be Chip or Dale because their energy is so uplifting and they really make everyone smile!

If you could work at one of the Disney theme parks, what job would you want and why? Disney’s Hollywood Studio, I just love the Magic of the Movies.

Best part about being a MickeyTravels Disney Travel Agent? I love making magical memories for families and I love the team work associated with this company!

Why should I book my vacation with you? I am a plethora of Disney Knowledge and I will handle EVERY aspect of your trip with true and sincere pleasure, allowing you, the guest to sit back, relax, and ENJOY THE MAGIC!

To learn more about how Kimberly can help plan your MAGICAL Disney vacation, please feel free to contact her at kimberly@mickeytravels.com or 1-908-578-8586. She can also be found on our website at www.mickeytravels.com/kimberly

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

If you are curious on how movies are made then Hollywood Studios is the place to visit.  Disney’s Hollywood Studios offer plenty of attraction to suit everyone in your family.  There are high speed race, stunt shows, live shows, and live performances.  Hollywood Studios is centered on stardom and the glitz and glamour of Hollywood glory days during the 30’s and 40’s.

As you walk through the streets of Disney’s Hollywood Studios you will notice the neon signs, chrome decors and art deco that depict the Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s.  There are plenty of shops to suit your mood.  The shops carry clothing with logos, children’s costumes, and TV and movie memorabilia from your favorite TV shows and movies.  My favorite purchase from Hollywood Studios was a his and hers Mickey Mouse watch.

As for dining there is something for every budget meals run from $15 to $60 per person (excluding alcohol , tax, and tip).  Of course if you are in a hurry and want something quick and don’t want to sacrifice quality visit Backlot Express or ABC Commissary.  Satisfy your sweet tooth with soft serve ice cream or novelty ice-cream at Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream.  For chocolate-cookie ice cream sandwich, sundae, or hand dipped cone stop by Hollywood Scoops and you will not be disappointed.