Walt Disney World – Animal Kingdom

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Emily Russell, Travel Agent in Chattanooga, TN

Emily Russell

Chattanooga, TN Travel Agent
Super Agent

Emily Russell

Chattanooga, TN · 3 Years of Experience

The Vacationeer, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Kissimmee, FL
5.0
(42)
100% Recommended
Emily helped make our vacation to Disney World the smoothest possible! My husband and I both used to work for the mouse, but we hadn’t been... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Florida, Orlando, Lake Buena Vista

Interests:

Theme Parks, Disney Vacations, Universal Parks & Resort Vacations, Family Vacations, Celebration Travel

Suppliers:

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

About Me

Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a beautifully immersive park that rewards thoughtful planning and a flexible approach. I specialize in helping guests experience this park’s unique blend of nature, adventure, and storytelling in a way that feels calm, organized, and meaningful.

I create personalized Animal Kingdom planning guides that focus on attraction flow, show times, Lightning Lane strategy, and the best times to experience popular rides. This park is especially well-suited for families with young children, and as a mom of a one- and three-year-old, I provide real-world insight into stroller navigation, rider switch, and toddler-friendly attractions.

I assist with dining reservations and Enchanting Extras such as special tours, animal experiences, and celebrations that add depth to your visit. I also help clients select the ideal Disney resort to complement their Animal Kingdom days, considering transportation, rest time, and overall trip flow.

With so many details involved in planning a Walt Disney World vacation, my role is to make the process stress-free and enjoyable. I do not charge planning fees, and my focus is helping you slow down, explore, and fully enjoy your time in Animal Kingdom with the people who matter most.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
42 reviews
100% Recommended
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Reviewed By Katie - Fort Wayne, Indiana | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Emily helped make our vacation to Disney World the smoothest possible! My husband and I both used to work for the mouse, but we hadn’t been in nearly a decade, and there have been so many changes to WDW in the past ten years that my husband and I were overwhelmed UNTIL we connected with Emily. She quickly got us up to speed on everything we had missed, and she provided much needed information and guidance during our planning period. She helped us snag whatever discounts we could get, and she made all our dining reservations for us. We highly recommend Emily to anyone considering a cruise, theme-park trip, all-inclusive resort, etc. This trip wouldn’t have been the same without her!! Thank you, Emily!! ??
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Such an amazing trip! Looking forward to more to come!!
Reviewed By MaddieS - High Point, NC | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Emily was such an amazing travel agent. She went above and beyond and helped us to have an amazing trip! As someone who didn’t know much about Disney, she helped answer all of my questions and helped guided my trip with ease. Highly recommend using Emily! I know we will from now on! We have already booked our next adventure with her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome to work with
Reviewed By CarlaD - Sydney | Traveled to Sydney | Australia | Australia & New Zealand
We’ve had several changes to our cruise and she made them happen in a timely manner. Also explains a lot of things which is helpful for a new cruiser. She also sends recommendations and notifications nearing the check-in date. Even if we are way apart in our timezones I always get a swift response from her. Planning our first cruise was a breeze!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Emily provides great service
Reviewed By safetymom - Milwaukee, WI | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Emily helped us months before we arrived: she walked us through questions via email and on the phone. And, she helped us while we were at the Disney World parks! We were standing in line for an attraction and didn't know how to handle the dinner reservation... she responded to our email within two minutes. Definitely recommend!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Universal for the New Year!
Reviewed By KerriW - Knoxville, TN | Traveled to Universal Orlando | Florida | USA
I found Emily via a Google search as I wanted help planning my families trip to Universal. I was having a hard time figuring out how to order the tickets since we were crossing over into the new year. I told Emily what we wanted to do with 2 nights at Hard Rock and 3 nights at Helios. She figured out how to make the tickets work for my family and it was seamless. We had an amazing vacation and I highly recommend Emily to make vacation planning stress free!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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