Adventures by Disney is luxury family travel.
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Alison Essner
Waterloo, IL Travel Agent· 9 Years of Experience
Magic Expeditions LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(16)
100% Recommended
Alison has planned multiple trips for us. She makes it easy, which is the best thing for me. We will continue to use her and recommend... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Europe, USA, CaribbeanInterests:
Family Vacations, Luxury, River Cruises, Adult OnlySuppliers:
Adventures By Disney , AmaWaterwaysAbout Me
Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
I want to introduce you to something that may change the way you travel forever… Adventures by Disney. It is NOT a theme park experience.
There are no character meets.
There are no Dole Whips.
Adventures by Disney vacations are designed to be so much more than simply a trip. They are expertly curated, guided group travel experiences to over 40 iconic destinations worldwide, spanning all 7 continents with special access and the highest Disney level of service.
This is an opportunity for your family to authentically experience an immersion into history, and culture while creating memories to last a lifetime. What makes Adventures by Disney vacations so special?
- Adventure Guides: Your adventure will be led by 2 Disney Adventure Guides who are true experts in the destinations you'll be visiting. Not only will they share their knowledge and passion for your destination, but their concierge service attend to every detail and ensure the journey itself is incredible.
- Local Experts: In addition to your Disney Adventure Guides, you will be accompanied by local experts who live the adventure you are visiting every single day. They will help you foster a lasting connection to the people, places, and customs you visit as you gain a deeper understanding of their world.
- Authenticity: Adventures by Disney vacations are designed to give you an authentic experience of the places you visit. You'll stay in carefully selected accommodations, eat at local restaurants, and participate in entertaining and engaging activities that are truly representative of the culture.
- Hassle-free travel: I will take care of all the pre-travel arrangements in coordination with the Adventures by Disney team. You will experience a truly seamless experience from the moment you step off the airplane as you are greeted by your Adventures by Disney representative. The only thing you will need to do is pack your bags! Transportation, transfers, baggage handling, and activity fees during your trip are all taken care of, so you can focus on your family and enjoy an amazing adventure.
- VIP experiences and insider access: Adventures by Disney vacations give you access to VIP experiences and insider access that you wouldn't be able to get on your own - like an exclusive after-hours Sistine Chapel tour or a private viewing of England’s Royal Crown Jewels. You'll meet with local experts, attend exclusive events, and get behind-the-scenes tours of some of the world's most popular attractions.
- Remarkable experiences: 85% of guests who travel with Adventures by Disney return for a second trip. This is the HIGHEST repeat traveler rate in the travel industry. Once you experience Adventures by Disney, you will understand.
Do you have your bucket list ready? I will be here to support you and guide you through the entire planning process.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Europe, USA, CaribbeanInterests:
Family Vacations, Luxury, River Cruises, Adult OnlySuppliers:
Adventures By Disney , AmaWaterwaysREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
16 reviews
100% Recommended
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Alison is amazing!
Reviewed By ahank - Waterloo, IL | Traveled to Mexico
Alison has planned multiple trips for us. She makes it easy, which is the best thing for me. We will continue to use her and recommend to anyone asking.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Such a great cruise thanks to Alison
Reviewed By Cruising Fan - Illinois | Traveled to Virgin Islands | Caribbean
Alison made our Eastern Caribbean experience flawless. She organized all of our activities and never missed a step. I am grateful for her help and such an amazing trip. I refer everyone to Magic Expeditions for vacation planning.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Pleasant Experience
Reviewed By The Sunriser - St Louis, MO | Traveled to Bahamas | Caribbean
Alison made an overwhelming experience extremely manageable! I planned a family trip (3 generations) and she brought all the knowledge needed to make it the most memorable experience to date. She is patient, honest and not pushy. She presents the facts, lets you sit with the details and is ready to proceed when you are. I have told all that will listen about her and I have her number ready to share when asked. You will not be disappointed choosing her to help plan your next adventure.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best Travel Advisor Ever!!!
Reviewed By Mouseketeer - Cincinnati, Ohio | Traveled to Disneyland | California | USA
Working with Alison has been so easy and professional. She covers all of the details in a timely manner and kept us informed of deadlines, special events, and many details. This enabled us to have a fun and stress-free trip. We have worked with Alison many times, and every time our trips have been great. We highly recommend getting in touch with Alison to help plan any trip you might want to take!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disney world
Reviewed By ! - St. Louis. Mo | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Alison planned an 8 day trip for 11 family members. We all had a fantastic , memorable trip. She took care of us completely— answered our 1000 questions and followed up with suggestions along the way. We will absolutely be using her expertise in the future.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Client Testimonials
She takes care of all the details!
We love going to all inclusive resorts to relax, have some drinks, enjoy the spa, and just check-out for a week. My biggest struggle before contacting Alison was trying to figure out best pricing/times to travel. She answered all our questions, looked up additional quotes when we were trying to find the best price while booking, and sent us lots of reminders ahead of the trip so we were always in the know! I also love the detailed itinerary we received. I utilized it many times for trip info and tips!
Katie D, Valmeyer, IL
First trip to Disney World
We struggled with the logistics before working with Alison. She was very responsive and answered our questions even while we were at the parks. We loved the fireworks at Magic Kingdom and our character breakfasts. Book with Magic Expeditions for hands on, personalized service.
Matt O, St. Louis, MO
Alison's advice was spot on.
Before finding Alison, we struggled with all the terminology and what we REALLY needed and what was extra. After working with her, our experience was FANTASTIC! Alison's advice was spot on at every turn and she went above and beyond so many different times I've lost count. Our favorite part of the trip was Rise of the Resistance at Disney's Hollywood Studios - which we probably wouldn't have been able to do without her advice!
Jill F, Kirkwood, MO
Just a huge THANK YOU!!!
There is just so much we didn’t know about Disney and Alison helped clear that up for us. She was always super helpful and very responsive. She supported us exactly the way we wanted her to support us. Couldn’t have done it without her! It was such a great experience working with Alison!
Sarah W, St. Louis, MO