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Ryan & Sharon Fink
Arlington Heights, IL Travel Agent
Ryan & Sharon Fink
Arlington Heights, IL Travel Agent· 7 Years of Experience
Ryan Fink- Magic Vacations, an independent agent with Magic Vacations, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(65)
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Perfection, extremely knowledgeable and beyond helpful! Read More >
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Destinations:
Cancun, Riviera MayaInterests:
Adult Only, All Inclusive, Family VacationsSuppliers:
Palace Company, Le Blanc Spa ResortsAbout Me
As we've grown at "The Fink's- Magic Vacations" we've started to provide families with a multitude of All Inclusive Resort options. Our favorites are from the Hilton Inclusive Collection and Palace Resorts as we feel they fit the most with the families who travel with us. Between these two portfolios of products, there is something for every family, every couple, or every group of friends who wants to get away!
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My Places
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Destinations:
Cancun, Riviera MayaInterests:
Adult Only, All Inclusive, Family VacationsSuppliers:
Palace Company, Le Blanc Spa ResortsREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
65 reviews
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Fantastic Trip
Reviewed By Hol - Oak Brook | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
Perfection, extremely knowledgeable and beyond helpful!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure planning with you and your daughters!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best family trip ever
Reviewed By Breona - Lewisville, TX | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan was very helpful and resourceful. He
always answered any questions I had very quickly. When the hotel made a mistake with my reservations, he was ready to fix it and kept me updated through the whole process. He knew every answer to any questions i had. He was very nice and made me feel comfortable with the whole planning & payment process.
always answered any questions I had very quickly. When the hotel made a mistake with my reservations, he was ready to fix it and kept me updated through the whole process. He knew every answer to any questions i had. He was very nice and made me feel comfortable with the whole planning & payment process.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much for trusting me with your vacation! I hope to work with you again!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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What an amazing time!
Reviewed By Darren N. - Lake Zurich, Illinois | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
Ryan was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable and over the top helpful! Have already referred him to friends! Will absolutely use Ryan again for our next trip to Disney!!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thanks Darren! I appreciate you guys and all the referrals you've sent my way!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The EASIEST way to plan your trip is with Ryan!
Reviewed By Sarah B. - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
We wanted to go to Disney but didn't know where to start. Ryan was it! He took the overwhelming feelings of planning the most magical trip of our children's lives off our shoulders & guided us through the entire process. He took the time to get to know us & understand what we wanted in our trip. He suggested hotels, park days & restaurants and he booked it all! One of my favorite things about Ryan is that he has travelled Disney many times with his own children, with his wife and solo. This experience is invaluable. He was available, very responsive & a pleasure to speak with over the phone. He answered every single one of my 1,826 questions, even the ones I asked three times. We spent a week at Disney with our children & in-laws. We felt so prepared; we enjoyed every single day & made the most of every moment. The smiles on our kids’ faces are something we will never forget. We owe our wonderful experience at Disney to Ryan’s incredible planning and insight. We highly recommend Ryan!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much Sarah! The smiles on the kids faces is absolutely my favorite part of this "job", so hearing this really makes my day! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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"Best Trip Ever!" Thanks to Ryan Fink
Reviewed By Andy and Selena - Hartland, WI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan is a phenomenal travel agent. My wife and I had used two other Disney vacation planners before working with Ryan, and his expertise, suggestions, and attentiveness were far and away more impressive than anyone else we've used before. He not only maximized our experience. He saved us a lot of money with his strategies, too. We found his tips invaluable.
One perfect example was his advice to us on how to win the Rise of the Resistance (Star Wars ride) lottery. Ryan's help allowed us to ride it not just once, but on both days we were scheduled to visit Disney's Hollywood Studios Park. Considering most folks don't even get to ride it once (due to enormous demand), we can't say enough about how much we appreciate Ryan and his strategies.
His ideas on where to stay, and the benefits that come with those hotels not only saved us a ton of money but also gave us VIP access, too (at Universal Studios).
I've referred Ryan to several friends, and they have all raved about his serv
One perfect example was his advice to us on how to win the Rise of the Resistance (Star Wars ride) lottery. Ryan's help allowed us to ride it not just once, but on both days we were scheduled to visit Disney's Hollywood Studios Park. Considering most folks don't even get to ride it once (due to enormous demand), we can't say enough about how much we appreciate Ryan and his strategies.
His ideas on where to stay, and the benefits that come with those hotels not only saved us a ton of money but also gave us VIP access, too (at Universal Studios).
I've referred Ryan to several friends, and they have all raved about his serv
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you Andy, for the kind review, the repeated patronage, and the referrals! I truly appreciate you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Christmas and New year's we'll never forget!!
Reviewed By D Williams - Bel Air, MD | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Rayn was suggested to us by a friend and from the start he was informative and helpful. Ryan was there for us on every step of the vacation. He was able to set up dinners and make sure we had all of the necessities we needed. He helped make a Christmas and New Year's vacation for us, our kids, and our parents a very memorable one that I know we all will never forget.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much for the kind words! It was so fun getting to know you and working with your family!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Small trips to big - he's our go-to-guy
Reviewed By Benny C - Abingdon, MD | Traveled to Washington D.C. ~ District of Columbia ~ USA
Well-versed in all things Disney, but also other areas of travel - highly recommend!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you Ben! I appreciate the trust and repeat business!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Well planned trip!
Reviewed By JohnC - Glen Ellyn, Il | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Very hands on with planning our trip. Very knowledgable about all the resorts and parks.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you John! Planning bigger family trips can be a challenge, so it means a lot to hear back from clients with positive feedback!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disney Dude Extrodinaire!
Reviewed By Holly - Baltimore, MD | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan is incredibly knowledgeable about all things Disney. He helped us gameplan our trip to get the most out of it. From meals to birthday celebrations and everything in between, Ryan can be trusted to create lifelong memories!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much Holly! You guys were so much fun to work with! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Ryan is a Gem!
Reviewed By Tracey M. - Arlington Hts, IL | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
Ryan was wonderful to work with in planning our Disney vacation. We had never been to Disney before and it was a bit overwhelming, trying to figure this out. A friend referred me to Ryan and I'm so glad I used his services. He explained everything to me so that it all made sense. He had great recommendations and his guidance for my kids' ages was spot on. He was quite knowledgeable about Disneyland and I'll definitely use his services when we take our next Disney trip!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much for your kind review! Im so happy to hear your trip was a success!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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No brainer
Reviewed By Katy D - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan takes the guess work out of things. He is easy to work with and takes pride in creating a trip you will not only enjoy, but love. We loved working with him and look forward to planning future adventures with him!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much! Im so appreciative that you guys gave me the opportunity to help!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A magical trip!
Reviewed By JenG - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan was great. He was able to answer all of our questions and his tips were really useful!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you on this vacation!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Never work with anyone else ever again!
Reviewed By Disney fan-College friend - Berkley, MI | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan delivered a personalized package for us. Very knowledgeable. Also, very available. Always fun and friendly. Very timely in response. Good communication.
We worked with his boarding group instructions; didn’t get the morning time slot. Pivoted from going to the park to going to breakfast. Navigated transportation poorly. Ryan was responsive and constructive on how to fix the situation in real time. Hadn’t experienced service like that elsewhere. Got the afternoon boarding group, with his instructions.
Only criticism was not knowing/retaining the age configuration of our party. Park tickets were purchased for someone to young to need them. He handled the refund perfectly and never made us feel stuck. Still, something that could be avoided.
I also know Ryan personally, so candid feedback is awkward? Overall I’ll never work with anyone else.
We worked with his boarding group instructions; didn’t get the morning time slot. Pivoted from going to the park to going to breakfast. Navigated transportation poorly. Ryan was responsive and constructive on how to fix the situation in real time. Hadn’t experienced service like that elsewhere. Got the afternoon boarding group, with his instructions.
Only criticism was not knowing/retaining the age configuration of our party. Park tickets were purchased for someone to young to need them. He handled the refund perfectly and never made us feel stuck. Still, something that could be avoided.
I also know Ryan personally, so candid feedback is awkward? Overall I’ll never work with anyone else.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Candid Feedback is welcomed, Steve! It is the only way I can improve! Thank you for providing it!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best travel agent ever!
Reviewed By Melber - Lago Vista, TX | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
He is very knowledgeable and very easy to work with. He makes planning a trip very hassle free and he will go above and beyond to make sure you have the best trip possible.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you Ashley! Its easy to be great agent with great clients with you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Honeymoon Would be Nothing Without Ryan!
Reviewed By Rae - Hanover Park, IL | Traveled to Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Ryan is great! Very responsive and really listens to what type of vacation/location you are looking for.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Rachel, it was so much fun being able to help plan your honeymoon! Nothing makes me happier than hearing I could have a small piece in helping clients make lifetime memories!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Outstanding Vacation Planner!
Reviewed By Sharon - Arlington Heights, Il | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
I will only book my trips through Ryan! He takes time to learn about what each family members interests are and recommends activities/dinning based on those. I trust his advice.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much, Sharon! I take a lot of pride in helping families like yours make the most out of each trip, so this is so nice to hear"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of a lifetime!!
Reviewed By Malloy Family - Maynard, Ma | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
He did anything we asked him to do, answered are somewhat ridiculous questions and anything else we asked , always got back to us immediately, just so helpful we were a family of 9, even picked the right place for us to stay.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Im thankful you guys found me and chose to work with me! Im always happy to answer questions and help with Disney or any other type of travel! Hopefully we can work together again someday."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First trip to Disney in 20 years
Reviewed By The DeFran’s - Arlington heights IL | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
Exceptional attention to detail and asks the important questions to figure out what you want to do before you realize
You want to do it.
You want to do it.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you, Jerry! Its been a pleasure to work with you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best family vacation ever!
Reviewed By Jane - Palatine, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan is AWESOME! His attention to detail, his constant communication, his quick responses all contributed to it being a wonderful trip. His suggestions and recommendations for all of us - 70 years old to 5 years old - made it so enjoyable.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much, Jane! It was so much fun planning this trip with your entire family!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful experience thanks to expert planning!
Reviewed By Alison - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan is extremely knowledgeable on all things Disney and takes time to ensure that families understand all the nuances of Disney World! He provides wonderful tips and tricks. Ryan is extremely responsive throughout the entire planning process. I highly recommend Ryan when planning your trip to Disney!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you Alison! It was so great to work with your family again!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A magical trip to the happiest place on Earth!
Reviewed By pdxmoose - Portland, Oregon | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Working with Ryan was terrific. He is so knowledgeable about all things Disney, is quick to respond, and takes necessary time to match his clients up with all their desires and needs for their vacation. We could not have been happier with our experience and highly recommend him. We do a lot of travel and usually book all things ourselves. We are soooo glad we left the Walt Disney portion - a rather overwhelming portion - to Ryan to create and gift wrap for us.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much! It was so great working with you guys and Im honored to have been able to help you with this vacation!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best travel agent!
Reviewed By Erin - Bel Air, MD | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
He has been amazing both times we’ve worked with him!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you Erin! So grateful for you working with me on multiple trips and referring me to others!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Mind Blowing Experience
Reviewed By Greg M. - Indianapolis, IN | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan is nothing like any other travel advisor I have ever worked with.
After I reach out to him to begin the process of planning my perfect trip, he scheduled a call quickly and within my busy schedule. On that first call, he took my original thoughts and began asking more detailed questions to fully understand what sort of vacation I truly hoped to enjoy.
The next step is where the magic really happened! Ryan came back to me with different packages to choose from. All from different budgeting perspectives and options.
Once I choose what I wanted, he took care of the arrangements. When I need to make any changes, he stayed on some long holds with customer service so I didn’t take up my time dealing with the details.
And all of this is at no additional cost to me! He has taken all of his experience in travel and applied it to my plans! It is mind blowing service!
After I reach out to him to begin the process of planning my perfect trip, he scheduled a call quickly and within my busy schedule. On that first call, he took my original thoughts and began asking more detailed questions to fully understand what sort of vacation I truly hoped to enjoy.
The next step is where the magic really happened! Ryan came back to me with different packages to choose from. All from different budgeting perspectives and options.
Once I choose what I wanted, he took care of the arrangements. When I need to make any changes, he stayed on some long holds with customer service so I didn’t take up my time dealing with the details.
And all of this is at no additional cost to me! He has taken all of his experience in travel and applied it to my plans! It is mind blowing service!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thanks for the kind words Greg! Im thankful to have had the opportunity to work with you and get to know you better! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Making Magical Memories
Reviewed By Heredia family - Tuscola IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan was amazing to work with from the very beginning. He was very knowledgeable and able to assist us in making difficult decisions that would normally drive us crazy. He was able to book everything we wanted and make everything so easy for us even after we left the resort. He was prompt with all his responses and truly made this trip amazing. I will always reach out to him before starting to plan future trips.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Trip ever
Reviewed By Cloe - Zion, Illinois | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
We had a fantastic trip, thank you Ryan!
Ryan is easy to work with and super attentive & knowledgeable in all things Disney! I had a million questions and Ryan was always so helpful. There is no other way when booking a Disney trip!!
Ryan is easy to work with and super attentive & knowledgeable in all things Disney! I had a million questions and Ryan was always so helpful. There is no other way when booking a Disney trip!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Reviewed By Jess - Chicago, Illinois | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan made our whole planning process and experience fun and easy. He was always available when we needed him or had questions and overall our experience was amazing thanks to Ryan’s helpful tips and knowledge!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disney World, our Happy Place
Reviewed By Orlando, Florida - Naples, Florida | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan was fantastic to work with. He always answered our questions promoly. He also help us navigate the Disney App. I will recommend him to family and friends.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Lifetime Memories
Reviewed By Elyce - York PA | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan gave us awesome tips and tricks to optimize our time and experiences at Disney World. He made reservations for us based on our requests along with some recommendations of his own. Overall, he made a carefree experience with our family that allowed us to focus on making memories we will cherish forever!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much for the kind review, and for trusting me with your vacation!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Outstanding Trip to Disney World
Reviewed By Matt McCormack - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
This was our family’s first trip to Disney World and we didn’t even know where to begin. Had an amazing experience. Ryan helped us every step of the way both with the pre trip planning and while we were there. We offer him our highest recommendation.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much for this! It was a blast to help you guys on your trip and I hope to work with you again!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Made everything smooth
Reviewed By Angie - Carol Stream IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Ryan was wonderful from beginning to end, answering all of our questions and giving us his expertise for every part of the planning process. He was so responsive, especially during the trip when we had questions and needed assistance. We will absolutely be using him again!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much! Its a pleasure to work with you and I look forward to working with you again!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First Family Trip to Disneyworld
Reviewed By Nowakowski Fam - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Ryan was a great resource for our family’s first trip to Disney World! He helped me with all the key elements - tickets, hotel, travel, stroller and food - to make the trip a big success. I appreciate Ryan’s quick and thorough replies to my questions.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much for the kind review! We truly appreciate you working with us on this magic vacation!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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WDW
Reviewed By Kanefamily - Arlington Heights Il | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Would highly recommend The Finks for your travel needs! Very knowledgeable and responsive! Great experience!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much! We truly appreciate you working with us!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The BEST!
Reviewed By Raquel - Cancun | Traveled to Mexico
The Finks took all my requests (destination, budget, resort style, dietary restrictions, interests, and more!) and provided recommendations for our trip. They handled all the work of researching, booking, and finalizing the details to make sure we had the most stress-free, enjoyable trip possible. Our resort had everything we wanted and more. The Finks provided excellent communication and updates throughout the process. It was truly the best trip and the best way to book a trip! I look forward to working with them again!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"It was great working with you! Thank you so much for the review!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Perfect Getaway
Reviewed By Zaleski606 - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
With the intention of this vacation of doing as little as possible and relaxing by the pool and beach, Ryan & Sharon handled the the details so we can just sit back and enjoy from the time we arrived to the time we left. It was perfect!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you for the kind review! We're glad your vacation met your needs!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Memories to last a lifetime, An Amazing Trip
Reviewed By Skywalker1969 - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Honestly, planning a Disney vacation can be a daunting task. Ryan was extremely helpful and got us set up, removing so much stress from the process. He set up and explained everything. He also dealt with my anxieties with kindness and understanding. If you're going to Disney, you need Ryan. No matter how many videos you watch, it helps so much to have a veteran Disney traveler help you with your plan.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much for the kind review!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best of the best!
Reviewed By DisneyWorld2025 - Arlington Heights, Illinois | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Ryan made our first trip to Disney World absolutely magical! He walked me through each part of the planning process and helped me understand all things Disney. He was available for any questions I had along the way - we would not have been able to do this without him! My parents have been to Disney several times and they continued to mention how amazing this trip was because of the planning - which was all thanks to Ryan. He is the best! Ryan brings the magic, and I recommend him to anyone looking to visit Disney!! He will absolutely make your Disney vacation magical!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much, Liz- this means so much to me! I love knowing your family had such a great time.
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Happy Disney Mama
Reviewed By Eeyore Fan - Palatine, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Planning our Disney vacation with Ryan Fink at The Finks Magic Vacations was truly magical! He took the stress out of planning (we scheduled last minute) and created the perfect itinerary tailored to my families interests and budget so we could just focus on having fun! His insider knowledge and attention to detail made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Thanks to him, we had the trip of a lifetime. We highly recommend him for any adventure!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much for the review! Super happy to hear you had such a great time. I hope you got the biggest hugs from Eeyore!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome Disney vacation for the family
Reviewed By Jmcquill - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Ryan helped us plan an exciting and fun filled Disney World trip with confidence. It can be intimidating to navigate the crowds and complexities of Disney, but Ryan had plenty of experience and tips that helped us get as much value out of our trip as possible while getting to do all the things we really wanted to. Our family had a wonderful time and would work with Ryan again on future trips.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much for the kind review! You were wonderful to work with, and I cant wait to work with you again!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful Family Vacation
Reviewed By AJC - Park Ridge, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Ryan is beyond helpful and responsive! He shares helpful tips and tricks to help you prepare prior to your Disney trip so that you can enjoy being present more in the parks! He checks in regularly before and during the trip to ask if any support is needed. His thoughtfulness and attention to detail helped us enjoy our spring break to the max!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much Alison! I love working with your family and am so appreciative of the repeat business!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best Time Ever
Reviewed By MrsZiggy24 - Fleming Island, FL | Traveled to Universal Orlando | Florida | USA
We have been using Ryan to plan all of our trips for the last 5 years! Every trip is EXACTLY how you would expect it to be! Ryan and his wife are an amazing team who get the job done and go above and beyond to help!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much! You're such a joy to work with and we truly appreciate the continued business! I cant wait to help plan the next one!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disney
Reviewed By None - S. Dartmouth, MA | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Good advice, all reservations were in place, RF very responsive even at late hours. Disney week with eight people had no problems. Recommend Ryan Fink with no reservations.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much, Roger! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and your family!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An amazing family vacation!
Reviewed By Beth - Lake Zurich | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Ryan was so incredibly helpful during every stage of our Disney world planning and experience! He always made time to talk to us when we had questions or needed help. He even answered questions when we were at the parks. He had excellent recommendations for resorts, rides & dining. We felt very prepared in every way and had the best time thanks to Ryan’s help!! I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to book a memorable trip! Thank you Ryan!!!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you and Alan for allowing us to help in this special trip for your family! We're so happy to hear everything went off without a hitch!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disney World with 5 kids made as easy as possible
Reviewed By MomDoc5 - Saint Louis, MO | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
We are repeat customers of Ryan's because he makes everything easy and therefore more fun! We have 5 kids from 13-4 and no trip is easy, but Ryan takes on most of the organization- books park passes, restaurant reservations, and most importantly, answers questions, from the beginning of the process until you are there and are missing a Photo Pass picture or want to know how to check the balance on your Dining Plan. He is the quintessential picture of a friendly and helpful travel agent.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much Amy! I've truly appreciated the opportunity to get to know you and your family and we doubly appreciate your continued support of our small business!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing experience!!
Reviewed By Natalie B - Park Ridge, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
We had the best experience at Disney all thanks to Ryan. He was an amazing planner, so helpful & responsive. We couldn’t have been happier! Will absolutely use Ryan again for our next Disney trip!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much, Natalie! We appreciate you!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disney magic!
Reviewed By SandFam - Rolling Meadows IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
We had the best time in Disney and it was made even better knowing I could reach out to Ryan for guidance. I am not a planner and he made it so easy to navigate our days in Disney and enjoy our time together. I would 100% recommend working with Ryan!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much Shannon! It was great to work with you and I hope to work with you again!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Disney trip ever!
Reviewed By Jen - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
I could not have done this by myself! Ryan did an incredible job of helping plan our trip around the needs of a toddler, giving so many helpful suggestions, booking our transportation and providing so many tips and tricks that helped us maximize our time at each of the three parks we visited. We really appreciated how fast he responded to our questions. Thank you for such a memorable and fun experience at Disney! The trip was perfect!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Jen, this is so wonderful to hear, thank you for the kind review! It was my pleasure to work with your family!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Magical memories made x 2
Reviewed By Lynne D - Wasaga Beach, Canada | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
This was the second trip Ryan organized for us to Walt Disney World in Florida. The first in December was with my son, daughter-in-law and 3 and 1 year old grandchildren. This one was with my daughter, son-in-law and 10 year old granddaughter. They were both totally different experiences and both amazing with so many magical memories made.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much, Lynne! Im happy to have helped and appreciate your repeat business with us!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Service and Excellent Experience
Reviewed By BMcDermott - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Ryan worked with us for months to set up the vacation to Universal and Disney that we were giving to our kids as a holiday present. He was always very responsive and gave us all of our options while giving his personal advice on what would be best for our budget. He made himself available for calls when we needed him and was up late at night to get our meals/special events booked. He made this trip so easy for us. We loved it!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"I am super happy to hear you had a great vacation! Thank you for trusting us with it!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic memories made!
Reviewed By Lynnie - Ontario, Canada | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
It was 3 days full of fun starting with Mickey’s Magic Christmas party and ending with Bippity Boppity Boop boutique Princess makeover and meet the Princesses lunch. Awesome!!!!!! ??????
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great recommendations!
Reviewed By Iwantthis - palatine, IL | Traveled to Disneyland | California | USA
Ryan had great recommendations - in fact, everything he recommended turned out to be the BEST parts of our trip. He even got up at 5:00AM to help me secure some dining reservations.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Way more Magic than expected!
Reviewed By RiceFamily - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
I've read books, watched countless videos, joined Facebook groups...all in preparation for this trip - but nothing compares to the insight and advice that can only come from Ryan! He's made planning this trip super simple: he's very quick to respond to all of my random questions, he knows all about the resorts and different restaurants, he knows where all the best spots are for whichever characters you are looking for, among other things! A first Disney trip with small children can be very overwhelming, but with Ryan's help - you get to sit back and just enjoy the magic! I would 100% recommend him to anyone who's even considering a Disney trip - whether you're an overplanner or a "let it flow" type of person - working with Ryan is a breeze and will make your life easier!!!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"AMY! Thank you so much for this amazing compliment. It was great to work with you and I cant wait to work with you again!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Exceptional Planning Services for a Disney Vacatio
Reviewed By OzlemGvn - Arlington Hts/IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Planning a trip to Disney World was so scary for me, but having Ryan as our Disney Planner turned the entire process into a breeze. From the initial planning stages to the final details, Ryan demonstrated deep knowledge of the Disney experience. His responsiveness and willingness to answer all my questions, no matter how small, made me feel completely supported throughout.
Thank you Ryan
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much, Ozlem! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and your family!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Disney Trip!!!
Reviewed By Jenn - Chicago, Il | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan was amazing to work with! I was extremely overwhelmed with where to start for planning our Disney vacation and Ryan helped me every step of the way. He had tons of ideas and suggestions that were perfect for our family. Our trip was smooth sailing thanks to Ryan!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much, Jenn! It was great to work with you and I look forward to working with you again in the future!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Ryan has made us Disney Pros!
Reviewed By Jules - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
This is our 2nd time using Ryan and he has made us Disney Pros! Ryan really takes the time to get to know your family, and he is able to tailor your trip to each families' individual needs. Our first trip we stayed at a Deluxe property and this time around, we were looking for a more budget friendly option. Ryan is very honest and took the time to talk us through all the options. He didn't try to upsell us, but gave his expert opinion and provided the same premiere service though we were spending thousands less! Ryan goes above and beyond and always makes himself accessible to answer any last minute questions and provided tips even while we were at the parks. I recommend Ryan to all of my friends!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much Jules! I appreciate the opportunity to work with you, and appreciate all the referrals more than I can express!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Solid trip, would recommend
Reviewed By Katherine - Durham, NC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Great experience and recs
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Ryan to the Rescue!
Reviewed By Jamie - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
Our family has had the best experience working with Ryan! He spent so much time working with us to plan a vacation that truly fit our family's dream when going to Disney World. I so appreciated the amount of time he spent on the phone discussing all the details with me, and how available and responsive he was. Unfortunately our vacation was canceled due to a hurricane and Ryan jumped right in to help us with all the cancellations and logistics we had to figure out. We made a quick change of plans to Disney Land and within days he had helped to plan another awesome vacation. He spent more time on the phone with me and also time searching for reservations at the park for us. We are looking forward to going on this vacation finally and know that he was a big part in helping this come together so smoothly. I am so grateful that we worked with him, and would recommend him to anyone! Hands down one of the best planners we have worked with!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Jamie, thank you so much! I'm sorry we had to face down a hurricane, but, I'm glad it all worked out. You've been amazing to work with as well and that keeps my "job" fun, so thank you too! I cant wait to hear how your vacation went! Have a magical time!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An amazing trip thanks to our amazing agent Ryan.
Reviewed By Dan U - Elmhurst, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan was excellent to work with and a fantastic partner in making the most of our vacation. He always kept us aware of critical dates and followed up to ensure we didn't miss anything. When weather impacted our trip, he proactively reached out to see if we needed to change plans. This is the second time we have worked with Ryan, and both experiences have been fabulous. We would definitely work with him again on our next trip.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much for the kind review, Dan. I appreciate you and Ruth using us for your travel planning!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Family Trip!
Reviewed By Alexa B - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan was great to work with. He was easy to reach before our trip to help with all of the planning and all of my questions. He was even great at responding while we were at Disney, guiding us if we had any questions while walking around the parks. He helped me create a day-to-day game plan, from which order of rides might work best for us to booking our lightning lanes to booking most of our dinners/meals.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much Alexa! I really enjoyed planning this with you and am super happy it went off without a hitch and you had a Magical time!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful Family Memories
Reviewed By Ellen - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan is a great guy and very responsive. There were a couple hiccups/ misinformation (which happens because of changes in parade times, changes from Genie+, etc) but he was always quick to do what he could to fix it/ make up for it.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Ellen, thank you so much for the review! The old joke was "when is the 3 O'clock Parade" and it turns out, it's now 2 O'clock! Things can shift at Disney quickly, and I appreciated your patience as we navigated some of those changes together.
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best travel agent ever
Reviewed By Katie - Park City Utah | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan was extremely helpful and always responded in a timely manner. He was professional and personable. He organized an entire week for seven people and everything was perfect. I would recommend his to anyone in the future. I had never used a travel agent before and will definitely used him for future vacations.
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you for the kind review, Katie! It was great to work with you. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Another Great Disney Trip
Reviewed By Sue B - Palatine, IL | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan was amazing! He provides a wealth of information to help you make the most of every moment of your trip, including where to meet your favorite characters. how to maximize the new Lightening Lane system. and get the most out of your dining plan. He responded so quickly to my emails and even secured all of my dining reservations for the exact times I wanted. I highly recommend working with Ryan!
Ryan & Sharon Fink responded
"Thank you so much for the kind reviews! It was a pleasure to work with you and Im so happy to trip went off without a hitch!
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Perfect birthday trip!
Reviewed By Dorie - Arlington Heights, IL | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Ryan provided great choices for us to look at when picking an all-inclusive for our birthday getaway. He always had a quick answer to any questions I had. Great to work with!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Another amazing trip!
Reviewed By Sharon - Arlington Heights, Illinois | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan was amazing to work with! He listened carefully to all of our needs, and gave us the best advice.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A trip we will always remember!
Reviewed By Zima - Chicago IL | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Ryan was super helpful and patient with all my questions. I appreciated his honestly and he was super helpful at all times of the day. He answered all my questions and he helped us plan a trip we were all happy with. He went above and beyond with getting us a reservation for BBB and CRT which was super important to me. I would def use him again for future vacations
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First Real Family Vacation
Reviewed By Katie - Addison, Il | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Very helpful and kind and answered every question in a timely matter.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 3 Times
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Walk the Beach
Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 7 Times
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Enjoy the beach
Costa Rica, Central America
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Come for the culture, leave with the coffee!
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, East and Southeast Asia
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Petronas Tower, Sunway Lagoon
Munich, Germany, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Would highly recommend The Finks for your travel n...
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Hoffbrau Haus
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 3 Times
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Enjoy the town
Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 2 Times
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Rent a golf cart!
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Shop til you drop
San Diego, California, USA
Been There 25 Times
Exceptional attention to detail and asks the impor...
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The Gaslamp District!
Denver, Colorado, USA
Been There 5 Times
Ryan is a phenomenal travel agent. My wife and I h...
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Red Rocks is a must!
Orlando, Florida, USA
Been There 50 Times
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All things Disney and Universal
Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
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Ryan is great! Very responsive and really listens ...
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Swim with the Sea Turtles
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Been There 12 Times
Ryan is a phenomenal travel agent. My wife and I h...
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The Strip is sexy, but Fremont Street is fun!
Austin, Texas, USA
Been There 5 Times
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Stand on the bridge at Dawn and wait for the bats to come out!