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Jennifer Ford, Travel Agent in Orange, CT

Jennifer Ford

Orange, CT Travel Agent
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Jennifer Ford

Orange, CT · 7 Years of Experience

Jennifer @ Castle Dreams Travel, an independent agent with Castle Dreams Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(15)
100% Recommended
Jennifer began helping us plan our trip to Disney World 8 months before the date. She ran multiple scenarios for us ranging from 3 different... Read More >
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Destinations:

Walt Disney World, Clearwater, Panama City, Miami, Tampa

Interests:

Disney Vacations, Universal Parks & Resort Vacations, Beach Vacations, Family Vacations, Cruises

Suppliers:

Disney, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line

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I have been pursuing my career in travel since 2019.

My passion for travel started with my love of Walt Disney World.

My first trip was when I was a young child traveling with my family in the 1970's.  In the 1990's my husband and I enjoyed vacations to WDW as young adults, and then we began traveling to WDW every other year with our 2 sons.  I chaperoned a trip with 7 special needs young adults, when I was a para-educator.  In August of 2024, I planned a multi-generational family trip with 14 of us, including grandparents, children & grandchildren.  Currently, my husband and I travel to WDW at least once a year, enjoying the parks as empty-nesters.  

I love helping Disney World clients navigate, plan and experience the best of Walt Disney World.  I provide a stress free experience so your vacation starts before the vacation. 

I'm also very serious about my travel agent education & training.  Aside from all things Disney, I  also specialize in Cruising, Aruba, Florida & US Destinations as well as All-Inclusive Resorts.

I live in Connecticut with my husband, have two grown sons and in my spare time also enjoy the beach, reading, running and horseback riding.

Please see my testimonials and I hope I am a good fit for your vacation planning!

 

 

 

Why I love being a Travel Agent!

Why do I love being a travel agent? There is nothing more satisfying than hearing about a client's trip and all the wonderful things they enjoyed and experienced.

Disney is my specialty, but I love to book all types of travel.

My prices are exactly the same as the suppliers, but you get my assistance and planning services at no extra charge. When you book something on your own that I could have booked for you, you are not saving any money. I can help you save money by finding deals you might not know about - and if the price of your trip package drops after you book - I automatically apply the discount, if your trip is eligible! 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
15 reviews
100% Recommended
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The most magical adventure!
Reviewed By The Espitee Family - Southbury, CT | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Jennifer began helping us plan our trip to Disney World 8 months before the date. She ran multiple scenarios for us ranging from 3 different possible months of travel to a range of 4-6 members of our party, at least 6 quotes. She took into account a variety of options that Disney offers ranging from hotels to meal plans to lightening lanes and park hopper. We were very indecisive with our plan and she helped us make changes up until the last minute, graciously explaining the various options and the benefits and drawbacks to our plans. Jennifer was supportive and positive through the whole experience. She was always quick to respond and thorough in her information. She not only planned our trip, but simultaneously planned a friends overlapping trip and made sure to individualize our experiences while maximizing our time spent together. She arranged meals together for a party of 8 as well as designed itineraries for our days to maximize our park experience. We were always reminded of deadlines and when opportunities were open to us, such as when to book lightening lanes. She offered her assistance to do this for us and then checked into to make sure everything had gone smoothly when we elected to book our own. She provided our family, including 2 young girls, with pamphlets on all the parks and autograph books, which they poured over for months leading up to our trip building their excitement. She helped us work through transportation to and from the airport. We went into our trip as a one time Disney family and are now already trying to pick a time for our next trip! Jennifer was professional, supportive, and genuinely excited for us throughout our planning experience and trip, up to checking in on our return home. We could not have hoped for a better guide through all of this and are eternally grateful for her guidance through the process.
Jennifer Ford responded
"Kristen & Family! Thank you so much for your amazing review. I truly enjoyed every moment of planning your trip with you! And if I've created another Disney Loving Family - my goal has been achieved! Looking forward to working with you again in the future! Jen"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Unforgettable Disney trip!
Reviewed By Sara - Southbury, CT | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Jen was amazing during every step, from the initial booking to the actual trip. She was able to answer all my questions, and I had a lot of them! She was there during every step of the planning process, including when we had a delay the day of our trip and she was able to get in touch with the hotel about our grocery delivery. She truly made the experience magical!
Jennifer Ford responded
"Thank you so much Sara! It was a pleasure working with you guys and hope to be able to plan another trip with you soon! Welcome to the Disney Bubble!! :)"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing honeymoon!
Reviewed By Dj - Orange, ct | Traveled to Aruba | Caribbean
We had such an amazing time on our honeymoon in Aruba. Jennifer was very helpful throughout our whole planning process with knowledge on everything including where to eat and what to do. She made planning our trip so easy and was always quick with a response whenever we had questions. This was a great trip and we had the time of our lives with zero complications.
Jennifer Ford responded
"Thank you for the review David & Kasey! So glad you had an amazing honeymoon! "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Magical memories to last a lifetime!
Reviewed By VigFam - Milford, CT | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
We cannot recommend Jen highly enough! From our very first conversation, she listened to our vision for a surprise, quick extended weekend and helped us turn it into a full week of pure Disney magic. She handled everything-hotel, dining, itinerary, special experiences-and gave us top-notch recommendations and hacks that made our first family trip to Disney unforgettable. Jen answered every question with patience and kindness, never making us feel inadequate for not knowing the ropes of the Disney bubble. She helped us plan strategically so we got the most out of each park and day, always keeping our family’s needs and enjoyment front and center. One way she truly went above and beyond was helping me determine what to order ahead for grocery delivery to our hotel-something I never would have considered on my own. She also added some special touches that helped make our surprise for the kids even more memorable. Her planning was meticulous, strategic, and incredibly thoughtful. She never tried to oversell us anything we didn’t need, and her expertise helped us save money on extras that we didn’t need for this trip, while suggesting things we might consider for future visits. What truly set Jen apart was her enthusiasm-she was just as excited for our family as we were! Thanks to her careful planning, we were able to create magical memories that will last a lifetime. Her support before, during, and even after our trip made everything seamless and stress-free. I never would have thought I’d want to return on an adult Disney trip with just my husband, but now we can’t wait to plan our next magical getaway with Jen! We are officially a Disney family, and we owe it all to Jen. Every penny, every minute-completely worth it. If you want a magical, memorable, and truly effortless Disney experience, Jen is the planner you need!
Jennifer Ford responded
"Vigil Family - I cannot thank you enough for this glowing review! It truly makes me so happy to have clients come back from their Disney Vacation and be ready to go back! Looking forward to planning your next magical vacation with you soon!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Unforgettable Trip!
Reviewed By MicheleReinecke - Norwalk, CT | Traveled to Universal Orlando | Florida | USA
Jen could not have been more helpful. It was our first big family trip and first time to Universal Studios and we were incredibly prepared because of Jen. I cried the day we left because the memories made and time spent was so wonderful and so special. Could not have had such fond memories to look back on if Jen didn’t guide us. Trip of a lifetime!
Jennifer Ford responded
"Thank you so much Michele & Family! It was a pleasure working with you and i am so glad you made some amazing family memories! Jen"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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College of Disney Knowledge Graduate
Universal Orlando Resort Specialist
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Master of Adventure
Norwegian Cruise Line Master's Degree
Atlantis Ambassador

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