Leadership Team

MARY-MORNING RADCLIFFE

OWNER

Mary-Morning brings a wealth of experience, having been to Walt Disney World more times than she can count. She travels to the Disney parks multiple times throughout the year! She also has experience traveling to other Disney destinations including Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, and Disneyland Paris. She loves to stay up-to-date with the latest Disney news and plan new experiences for her friends and family. Mary-Morning has celebrated many milestones at Walt Disney World including her engagement, her bachelorette party, and her children’s first birthdays. Whatever your reason for traveling to Disney, chances are that Mary-Morning has done it! She loves to discuss all things Disney and can’t wait to help YOU experience the magic!

KIM HAIG

MARKETING MANAGER / PREMIER VACATION PLANNER

Kim always dreamed of going to the Disney parks as a kid, but didn't get to experience the magic of Disney until she was an adult living in Florida. Her love for Disney started with a Discover Disney Florida Resident pass with her then boyfriend (now husband!). They quickly upgraded to Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World. Being a Florida local, Kim has been able to explore everything that Walt Disney World has to offer year round - from seasonal festivals to after hours parties or fine dining in the resorts. She has also run in numerous runDisney races and even got engaged in Epcot after the Inaugural Wine and Dine Half Marathon! Kim and her husband now have a young daughter, Grace, and have loved experiencing a whole new side of Disney through her eyes. Kim looks forward to using her depth of Disney experience and knowledge to help clients plan the perfect Disney vacation, no matter their budget or vacation style!

KIRA ASHLINE

TRAINING MANAGER / LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Kira has been a Disney fan as long as she can remember, but it wasn’t until she moved to Florida in 2009 that she was able to visit Walt Disney World for the first time. At that time, she became an Annual Passholder & hasn’t looked back since. Along with living in the heart of the magic, she has been a Disneyland Annual Passholder, participated in multiple runDisney events, and been able to enjoy Disney Cruise Line. Kira is currently residing in Springfield, MA with her one year old son, Silas. While Kira is no longer living in the heart of the magic, she stays active in the Disney community through social media & remains an Annual Passholder at Walt Disney World. Kira is extremely passionate in the details throughout Disney & the history behind them. Having been both a local & a vacationer, she has the ability to assist you in planning the vacation you’ve been dreaming about.

Elite Vacation Planners

KASIE BAIRD

ELITE VACATION PLANNER

Kasie’s parents instilled the love of Disney in her from birth. In fact, the very first stuffed animal that she owned was a stuffed Dumbo! Kasie first went to Disney World at the young age of 4. Unfortunately, she was scared of all characters and rides! Luckily, that did not remain true! Since that first visit, she has been to Disney World and Disneyland many times. In fact, she loved Disney World SO MUCH that both her senior trip in high school and senior trip in college were to Disney World! Since getting married, she has introduced her husband, stepsons, and 2-year old daughter to Disney World. Everyone has caught the Disney “bug” and they consider themselves a Disney family. Organizing and planning are natural gifts for Kasie. She loves sharing her knowledge of restaurants, resorts, and rides with friends and is looking forward to helping others plan the vacation of their dreams!

Premier Vacation Planners

GRACE COMBS

PREMIER VACATION PLANNER

Grace first visited Disneyland when she was 7 years old and she instantly fell in love with that bubbly way that Disney makes you feel. She visited Disneyland any chance she could get, even visiting Hong Kong Disneyland, but she didn’t make it to Walt Disney World until she married into a Disney loving family. Her husband had grown up going to Disney World and they decided to head down there as two young adults. It was love at first Mickey Pretzel. Since then, Grace has visited Disney World and Disneyland at least once a year. She now enjoys visiting any Disney park with her two young kids in tow. Grace is a sponge for all things happening at Disney and loves recommending amazing dining, beautiful resorts, and unforgettable experiences to her online friends through her instagram and blog. It lights her up when she can help someone navigate the sometimes confusing world of Disney to make sure they have a stress free and magical vacation with their loved ones. She has planned vacations for couples, families and even extended families with many people and has experienced VIP tours, Signature Dining experiences, runDisney events, and festivals on both coasts. Whether its your first time or your 50th time, Grace will plan a vacation that your family will remember forever.

KYLE & ASHLEY HOLLAND

PREMIER VACATION PLANNER

A husband and wife team, Kyle and Ashley share their passion for all things Disney. In addition to going with their families growing up, Kyle and Ashley are Annual Passholders that have both been to Disney World many times as young adults, as well as with their kids and can help book a trip to fit any occasion! Dining, tours, and pin trading are just a few of the specific Disney World passions that they love to pass on to others. Let the Holland Team help book the perfect trip for you and your family, so that you will be dying to go back again and again to experience the magic!

Lead Vacation Planners

TIFFANY BIGELOW

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Tiffany was introduced to Mickey Mouse at the age of 3 at Disneyland and to this day has her original treasured stuffed animal. She experienced Disney World as a teenager when her family had season passes, during college on weekend trips from Florida State University, and for years while living in Orlando. She first loved sharing the magic of Disney with her husband but now loves to experience the wonder and excitement of Disney during family trips with her three boys. She has always loved Disney inspiration- “If you can dream it- you can do it” is her favorite Disney quote! In 2014 she made a decision to train for her very first half marathon- she ran the Princess Half Marathon in February 2015- and since then has completed numerous other Run Disney events including Coast to Coast challenges- her medal collection is getting BIG!!! She is completely addicted to Run Disney events! As a natural planner, she looks forward to sharing her passion, knowledge, and love for the Disney experience while helping friends and family create magical memories together. She also wants to encourage and inspire others to participate in Run Disney events!

KARLEE EAGLE

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Karlee didn’t take her first trip to Disney until she was in 7th grade when she performed at Disney Springs with her Dance Company. As soon as she arrived, she fell in love and has gone back every year multiple times a year. Karlee has experienced both the Disney Princess Half Marathon and the Walt Disney World Half Marathon. Her favorite time to go is in the Fall to indulge in Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party as well as Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival. Karlee loves to give her friends and family tips on the best food and attractions in the various parks at Disney World. Karlee also loves to switch it up and occasionally visits Disneyland for a change in scenery!

KIM GREGORIO

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Kim is a wife to Chris and Mommy to Harrison and Eleanor. They are a DISNEY family through and through. They live in Jupiter FL and visit often! Kim has been going to Disney World her entire life, and received her first annual pass in 1985! Once she had children, she could not wait to experience Disney through their eyes. In 2019, Kim picked up a new Disney habit - Run Disney! She has participated in all race weekends at Walt Disney World except for Star Wars. Kim works full time in Merchandising but loves helping friends and family plan their Disney vacations!

JENNIFER HUMMEL

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Jennifer has had a love of all things Disney since birth! When Jennifer was 2, her grandparents took her to Disneyland for the first time, and that’s when the love began that would last a lifetime! Every year after that until she was a pre-teen, her parents would alternate Disney vacation spots from Disneyland to Walt Disney World. In the years to come, not only did the love of everything Disney grow, but the joy of seeing others experience it for the first time was completely magical. Thus began the art of advice giving and trip planning for family and friends. Walt Disney World became a place very near and dear to Jennifer’s heart as it was the sight of many celebrations for herself and her family! Married in 2007, she and her Disney loving husband honeymooned at Walt Disney World, and have gone back every year for their anniversary. Jennifer and her family also became Disney Vacation Club members in 2010 right after her daughter was born. She knew she wanted the pixie dust to be a generational need. Now with 3 children, she has been able to share her love of Disney and see the magic through the eyes of her children which makes the destination even more special. She has taken them to Disneyland and Walt Disney World several times already! It’s a place of joy and happiness for all of her family, and the go to place for celebrations or favorite holidays! Jennifer is excited to work with you to plan the most magical trip filled with lifelong memories to cherish.

LEANZE JONES-KUHNAPFEL

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Leanze's favorite Walt Disney quote is ``If you can dream it, you can do it``, and she believes just that! Her love for Disney began as a young girl who believed in the magic of a true Disney Princess. She is now a Momma and has already taken her 12 week old son to Disney World for his first visit! To watch his eyes fill with wonder and witness the true magic of Walt Disney World with him was unforgettable. Leanze considers herself a Disney enthusiast and fanatic, who loves all the ins and outs of Disney. To her, there is nothing she wants more then providing her family and friends with the most magical trip every single time they walk down Main Street, U.S.A. and are greeted by Cinderella Castle. She loves planning trips to ensure that everyone, whether their first or seventy-fifth trip, always sees the magic that Disney brings, and enjoys it every single time.

JANA LOVINS

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Jana is a Disney fanatic and middle school teacher from Kentucky. She has been married to her husband for 16 years and he is a worship leader who travels the country with his band. Jana's favorite park at the Walt Disney World Resort is Magic Kingdom and she can’t leave without riding Space Mountain and Peter Pan’s Flight at least once! She also loves to participate in runDisney events and I can’t wait to try every race weekend! Jana has been helping her friends plan their Disney trips for years and she cannot wait to work with more families to make even more magic happen!

ERIKA LUCENA

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Thanks to her family, Erika grew up going to Walt Disney World every year. However, it was the very first time she had ever experienced Hollywood Studios' (then MGM's) Fantasmic that she truly fell in love with the magic that is Disney. From that very moment of watching Sorcerer Mickey she was hooked! She had her wonderful daughter, Madison, in August of 2012 and could not wait to experience the magic through her eyes! Now being able to go to Disney World, and soon Disneyland, with her own family is something she cherishes more than words can ever say. She is known to all of her family and friends as the 'go to Disney girl' and she wears that proudly! Planning Disney vacations for her family, friends and friends of friends is something she holds dearly to her heart. In some small way she believes she is helping a family create memories that will last a lifetime! She can't wait to get you on Main Street U.S.A. and have your breath taken away by the beauty that is Cinderella Castle, or experiencing the eighth wonder of the world, the backside of water!! Let's talk Disney!

ASHLEY OLDHAM

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Ashley is a a wife and twin mama from Lexington, KY. When she is not busy dreaming of her next Disney adventure, she works as an elementary school counselor and group fitness instructor. Ashley grew up loving Disney and traveling with her family, but it was her runDisney experiences that made that love grow stronger. She is a Perfect Challenge for Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend, which means she has run it every year since it began. Ashley completed the Dopey Challenge in 2018.

BRIAN PAVLICK

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Brian is a husband and father of 3 residing in Maylene, AL. His love of Disney goes back to his early memories of watching the (then) New Disney Channel on cable, occasional vacations to Orlando Florida and attending Disney Institute Management Training classes. He keeps up with Disney news and updates by reading numerous websites, experiencing attractions by watching YouTube videos and introducing his family to classic and timeless Disney movies, attractions and songs. His Disney claim to fame is spending his Birthday, his 10 “ear” anniversary, Mother’s Day and a Family Reunion all in the same trip to Walt Disney World.

CHRISTIE POWNALL

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Christie took her first trip to Disney World in high school for a cheerleading competition. While attending college, Christie was accepted into the Disney College Program where she worked for the Disney World entertainment department. Since graduating, she visits the Disney parks any chance she gets! Christie has experience with runDisney as she has completed the 2016 Princess Half Marathon, 2016 Tinkerbell Half Marathon in Disneyland, Coast to Coast Challenge and the 2017 Glass Slipper Challenge. She has been to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival, Mickey’s Christmas Party, and Disneyland’s Diamond Anniversary. Her love, passion, and experience make her the perfect person to plan the most memorable trip for you!

JENNIFER RIVES

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Jennifer’s first Disney experience was at 6 months old in a backpack, so her love for Disney started at an early age with family trips. She now instills her love for Disney to her husband and 4 children. Whether she’s planning a trip for a small group or a group of over 30, she’s here to make it as easy and stress free as possible! Jennifer is happy to share her tips and experiences to ensure you have a magical time!

ASHLEY SUIT

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Ashley first visited Walt Disney World when she was still in her mother’s belly! Her second trip was as a child in the late 80’s; after moving to the Space Coast of Florida in 1996, her visits became frequent. Today she lives with her husband and two sons in Walt Disney World’s backyard in Orlando, Florida. She sees the Magic Kingdom fireworks every night from her house, and lives and plays in the heart of the magic. As an Annual Passholder, Tables in Wonderland card holder, and D23 Member, she stays active in the Disney community through social media and her group of fellow Disney-loving mommy friends. Having done a Disney cruise, several trips to Disneyland, and countless visits to all areas of the Walt Disney World resort, she can help plan the vacation of your dreams, with expertise in young adults, adult couples, and families with young children. Her personal passion is Disney history, and she loves to weave this into her planning and share tidbits to help enhance an appreciation of the company and it’s many facets. As a former elementary teacher, her organization skills can help you save precious time and make the most out of your vacation. She can’t wait to share her love of Disney with you!

ERIC TURNER

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

After planning a trip to Walt Disney World and taking his family of 4, Eric became hopelessly addicted to the Disney experience. As a lifelong roller coaster and theme park connoisseur, he quickly discovered that the level of service that Disney offers is impossible to beat. Since that first trip, Eric and his family have returned every year, and he has made it a point to try and experience as many different resorts, restaurants and attractions as possible. When not at a Disney property, Eric enjoys reading and researching all things related to Disney parks. Leaning on his experience as a professional Program Manager, helping to advise others and plan their Disney vacations is right up his alley!

WHITNEY WHITE

LEAD VACATION PLANNER

Whitney was born and raised in small town southeast Texas and then moved to the big city of Austin, Texas! She and her husband went to Disney World for their honeymoon in 2004 and have been back almost every year since! Her husband and kids also share her love for all things Disney and the Chicago Cubs! Whitney is a fanatic when it comes to planning Disney vacations! She wakes up early to make advanced dinning reservations and/or select FastPasses. In fact, she does her best work in the wee hours of the morning. When Whitney is not at her full time job at a commercial title company, she’s at her second job where she is a mom of two beautiful girls. She loves seeing the look in her children’s eyes when they see the castle for the first time each time they visit! There is nothing more magical than viewing the magic of Disney through your children’s eyes! Whitney and her husband also enjoy kid-free trips to Disney World! She is so excited to help clients experience the magic of Disney!

Senior Vacation Planners

KRISTI ABSHIRE

SENIOR VACATION PLANNER

Kristi Abshire fell in love with Disney when her aunt and uncle invited her on her very first trip when she was 12 years old. From that moment on, she knew she had to figure out a way to return to this magical place again. Kristi was fortunate to meet her Disney soulmate, and they spent their honeymoon at Disney World almost 25 years ago. From then on, their love for Disney grew, as well as their family! They have made countless trips to Disney World each year with their children, family, and friends. Kristi’s son even chose Disney World as his Senior Trip this past July! Kristi loves sharing the joy and magic of Disney with others and she always find ways to bring up Disney in conversation as often as she can. Her favorite Walt Disney quote is, “If you can DREAM it, you can DO it”, and being able to join the Believe Vacations team is a dream come true!

JESSICA BRANNON

SENIOR VACATION PLANNER

Jessica has been experiencing the magic of Disney since she was a little girl. She married her husband in 2013. They share the love of ALL things Disney together. They now have two littles of their own to share that magic with. She has experienced many milestones at Walt Disney World with her family including her honeymoon, gender reveal, and their little boy’s first haircut. She goes to Orlando every chance she gets. She is currently a Universal Passholder, but she can’t travel to Orlando without squeezing in at least one Disney day or character dining. Jessica always has a countdown on her phone and is always planning her next trip! She would love to share a little of that magic and start planning for you!

EMILY BUCKLEY

SENIOR VACATION PLANNER

Emily is a foster mom to 6 month old twins. Growing up in the Orlando area, Emily has visited Disney World many, many times. Currently, Emily and the twins live in N. Florida and in February 2021, the twins spent their 6 month half birthday with Mickey and Friends at the Magic Kingdom. As an adult, Emily enjoys the magic of Disney World’s special events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in addition to weekend escapes to the parks. Emily is an avid Beauty and the Beast fan and hopes that one day Brother and Sister will love Beast, Belle, Mrs. Potts, Chip, and friends as much as their mom does! Emily works full time in consulting and loves helping family and friends plan their unforgettable Disney vacations.

AMANDA & KEVIN DOYLE

SENIOR VACATION PLANNER

Amanda joined the Believe Vacations family in the Fall of 2020. Right in the midst of the COVID pandemic! She has since grown and you could say, “leveled up,” to a Lead Travel Agent with the agency. Amanda has had so much fun and loves being able to help plan vacations for Disney lovers like herself, and Universal Studios for the adventure seekers. Now having the opportunity to help plan even more through Sea World, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Virgin, AmaWaterways, Sandals, and Beaches Resorts, Amanda decided to team up with one of her biggest supporters, her life long teammate, and husband, Kevin.

Kevin and Amanda have decided to join forces and become a team to help plan the most amazing vacations for you! Together, they are a powerhouse when it comes to planning vacations. They are a blended family of eight who LOVE to travel and have an extra special love for all things Disney! They have personal experience with vacations with large groups, couples only, a variety of ages, and with families who have disability challenges. They usually visit Walt Disney World 5-6 times a year, sometimes with the entire family, and sometimes just as a couple. They also visit Universal Studios frequently, and have been to other destinations like the Bahamas & Las Vegas. Amanda & Kevin would love the opportunity to help you plan your next vacation! They work very hard in researching the best options for you, and work seamlessly together as a team to make your vacation as stress free as possible. They can’t wait to start planning with you!

TRISH DRAIN

SENIOR VACATION PLANNER

I feel I should start by bio out with, ``Once Upon A Time, A Princess was born``, but that's just not me. I'm more if a crazy fast paced kinda Disney fanatic, hopping from FastPass to FastPass (pre-covid, of course) making sure that I hit all the mountains in one day & as many times as I can. I grew up as a Donald Duck fan and if life imitates art then Donald must be my spirit character, minus the temper, but a little bit crazy & definitely high energy! Let me turn that energy into a fun filled, magical trip for you and your family, friends and loved ones.

TARYN FRENCH

SENIOR VACATION PLANNER

Taryn can’t remember a day when she didn’t love Disney. As a middle schooler, when all her friends had posters of boy bands and models, she had the Fab Five and Disney Movie Posters! Taryn grew up going to Disneyland. She has so many memories of those rides, shows and streets. It wasn’t until she was a married adult that she visited Disney World for the first time. It was life changing!! She believes Disney isn’t just for little kids. Taryn always accepts the challenge when her friends and family tell her otherwise! Disney Magic is for everyone!!! She has helped plan so many Disney trips for friends and family. Before she came to Believe Vacations she was known as the unofficial Disney Planner in her “village”. She believes she is so fortunate to now be able to officially belong to a group of people that help bring the magic of Disney to all who seek it!! Taryn and her two teenage kidsvisit Disney every chance they get and are self proclaimed experts on the Disney food circuit! She hopes to be able to help your family make wonderful memories at any of the Disney parks, cruises or adventures! Bringing families together and creating magic between them is something she values most!

MADISON & MICHAEL FUSON

SENIOR VACATION PLANNER

Madison and Michael are a couple who have shared a love of Disney since they took their son at a year old on their first family vacation. Their family has been hooked on the service, cleanliness, and magic that the Disney parks and hotels offer. Since their first trip in 2013, they have been vacationing to Disney multiple times every year. These trips include solo adult trips, family vacations, and vacationing with friends! They try to experience all the festivals and holidays to make for new experiences each time. Together, their Disney knowledge and experience can help you book a magical vacation that suits your needs, budget, and family size! Madison and Michael love sharing tips and tricks with friends and family and wanted to take it a step further with offering vacation planning services.

JENNIFER GARTHE

SENIOR VACATION PLANNER

Jenny's love of all things Disney began when she was 5 years old. To this day, she still has vivid memories of visiting the parks with her family including her first journey on Peter Pan's Flight with her mom. She has continued to visit through the years as she grew up including her 16th birthday celebration at Magic Kingdom and participating in the Disney College Program where she learned the Disney Difference firsthand. Disney has always been a happy place with countless unforgettable memories. As a Floridian and a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, she’s experienced the best of Walt Disney World throughout the years with stays at various Walt Disney World Resorts to enjoy the seasonal festivals and special events. Additionally, she has experience with runDisney, from her first 5K to first half marathon. Jenny has multiple sailings on Disney Cruise Line. She loves keeping up with Disney news, sharing Disney tips, and helping clients experience the Magic. Let Jenny plan your next Disney vacation and help your family create unique memories that will last a lifetime. Let’s talk Disney!

JESSICA MYTTY

SENIOR VACATION PLANNER

Jessica resides in Southeast Michigan with her husband and two daughters. Jessica has visited Walt Disney World throughout her life, but found a real love in the magic as she navigated food allergies in recent years for herself and then eventually for her youngest daughter. Finding magic in the park can be easy but finding magic around allergy-friendly food is where her love really flourished! She found herself deep-diving into blogs, vlogs, social media groups and podcasts, finding all the good food spots in the parks and resorts. Jessica has attended many dessert parties at various parks, After Hours events, Flower & Garden Festival, and the International Food & Wine Festival. She loves planning all kinds of parties and vacations, but there is nothing quite like helping others plan a trip to the most magical place on earth!

VICKI SIEVER

SENIOR VACATION PLANNER

Vicki is a long time lover of all things Disney, growing up in Florida going to the Walt Disney World theme parks was a regular family and school activity. The love continued after marrying her husband when they honeymooned around the world...at Epcot. Once they had their own kids, they had Florida Resident Annual Passes and spent one weekend a month at a resort on property. Vicki's love has transferred to both daughters who can park hop with the best. They recently indoctrinated their son-in-law with a quick 2 day trip where they visited to all 4 parks and used all modes of transportation in one day! Friends & family have been asking Vicki for Disney vacation advice & help planning their trips for years. Now that she has entered the next season of life (grandparenthood), Vicki decided to officially start planning magical Disney vacations to help fund sharing her love (maybe obsession) with her granddaughter!

EMILY WILLIAMS

SENIOR VACATION PLANNER

Ever since childhood, Emily and Annah have loved Disney! They would, of course, since all of the songs, watch all of the movies, and even pretend that they were princesses. It was in their young adult years when they truly fell in love with Walt Disney World. They travel to Walt Disney World at least once a year and always find an excuse to celebrate something in the most magical place on Earth!

Vacation Planners

SAMANTHA ANDREWS

VACATION PLANNER

Everyone says Disney runs in Samantha's veins. She has always loved all things Disney, from dressing up as princess, watching the movies for the millionth time, getting engaged in front of Cinderella Castle, having a hint of Disney themed wedding, honeymooning in Disney World, to her ever-growing Minnie ear and pin collection. Disney has always been there with the never ending magic, and now she can be a part of that and help create those magical moments for others!

MELANIE BLACKSTOCK

VACATION PLANNER

Melanie grew up in a Disney lovin' family! Her very first trip to Walt Disney World was when she was 3 years old to celebrate the home coming of her Father from Korea. A bit later in life she was lucky enough to live close enough to have season passes for several years which only made her love for Disney grow more and more. Melanie met her Prince Charming in 2003 and was overjoyed to find out he shared this love of Disney too. Together they went on their very first vacation to ``The Happiest Place on Earth``, Disneyland. Melanie has also enjoyed celebrating many other special events at Walt Disney World and Disneyland including birthdays, anniversaries, band trips, and she even ran her first 1/2 Marathon at Walt Disney World. Most of all, she loves sharing her passion and the magic of Disney with her 3 daughters. Melanie has made many precious memories at Disney over the years and would love to share her knowledge and experiences with you to make your Dream Disney Vacation a wish come true!

ROBIN BRATTON

VACATION PLANNER

Robin’s first trip to the Magic Kingdom was at ten years old and she has been hooked on the magic ever since. So much so, that she and her husband went there for their honeymoon (which wasn’t as common is 1985 as it is now). She loved all things Disney as a child, especially on Sunday nights when the Wonderful World of Disney was on television and she watched with her family. Robin has raised her own children (now grown) on Disney and now they have a Disney loving granddaughter. What has always impressed Robin is the customer service that is provided to each person at the Disney destinations. That is their main interest – happy customer = return customer. Many other companies go there to see their amazing hospitality and learn their second to none customer service philosophy. Robin wants to serve her clients and future clients with that same hospitality and is looking forward to helping others get to their magical vacation to the happiest plan on earth.

KARY BRUMLEY

VACATION PLANNER

Kary Brumley is from a small town in Louisiana. She is married and has two kids. She and her family love to travel and love Disney. She is familiar with Walt Disney World and Universal and the other Florida parks. She also loves cruising and has cruised with Carnival. She is the go to for vacation planning with her family and friends and she’s eager to help others experience all that travel has to offer.

EMILY CARTER

VACATION PLANNER

Emily is married to her husband Jordan, and is a mom to Harrison. They reside in Concord, North Carolina. Disney traditions started with her parents and sister, and they have continued to grow over the years - taking them to Disneyland, Walt Disney World and participating in RunDisney events. Emily shared her love of Disney with her now husband when they began dating. A few years later, Jordan proposed in front of Cinderella Castle! Emily and her family have continued to pass along the traditions they’ve created over the years and now her son Harrison is equally obsessed and is always asking when it’s time to go back and visit! Emily and her family are Annual Passholders and her parents have owned DVC at Old Key West since 1996! Emily has helped her family and friends plan Disney vacations for many years and she can’t wait to help make other families dreams come true and create lifelong magical memories. After all, there is no place like HOME!

KELLY CORONA

VACATION PLANNER

Kelly was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She grew up going to Disneyland and has been an annual passholder since 1996! Her love for Disney is fierce. Her first trip to Walt Disney World was in 2006 for her honeymoon. Since then, she has made it a point to go every other year. Kelly and her husband have 3 crazy children whose love for Disney is just as strong (guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree). Kelly has experience with all SoCal parks as well as Walt Disney World, Aulani, and always travels with her family and extended family. So large groups are her jam. She is known to her family as the vacation planner, and cannot wait to help you plan your next family adventure!

PHIL CURTISS

VACATION PLANNER

When Phil was 2 years old, his parents planned their first trip to Disneyland. Unfortunately, Phil was left behind with his aunt. It was not until he was 30 that he had his first Disney experience. Since then, Phil has been hooked. He became obsessed with RunDisney events and has participated in 34 events since 2013. He completed the 2018 Dopey Challenge to celebrate his 50th birthday!! Phil currently lives in Boca Raton, FL and is looking forward to sharing the magic with others through Believe Vacations!!!

HAILEY CURTSINGER

VACATION PLANNER

Hailey is a military spouse currently residing in Jacksonville, Florida! She has two dogs named Loki and Thor and loves going to the beach when she’s not visiting Disney World. She’s always loved Disney movies and fell in love with Walt Disney World after visiting when she was ten. She decided to participate in the Disney College Program after graduating college in 2016, where she worked at Soarin’ Around the World at Epcot for two semesters. Her favorite parts of the college program were creating magical moments for guests and meeting fellow Disney loving Cast Members who are still some of her best friends! She became an Annual Passholder after her college program ended and visits the parks frequently. Since then she has experienced all the annual festivals at Epcot (Flower & Garden Festival is her fave!), the Halloween and Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom, and visited Disneyland! Hailey loves exploring the resorts, taking lots of pictures around Disney, and trying all the snacks in the parks! She has also previously been a Universal Studios Orlando Annual Passholder and visits their parks about once a year. She would love to use the knowledge she gained from her college program and as an Annual Passholder to help you plan a stress free and unforgettable vacation!

EMILY DULA

VACATION PLANNER

Emily’s parents took to on her first Disney trip when she was 5 and it was that trip that she decided one day she would work at Disney World! And she did! Emily made frequent visits to Disney with her family growing up, as an adult and now with her own family and has stayed at almost every hotel on Disney property. She has also visited Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo Disney. She loves to keep up with all the new Disney comings and goings and plan wonderful experiences for all her family and friends. She has a “behind the scenes” perspective to help you plan a incredible vacation. Emily is now excited to pass along her knowledge to you to help create a magical vacation.

ALYSSA FENDERSON

VACATION PLANNER

Alyssa lives in Maine with her husband and three kids. Going to Disney was a family tradition for her growing up and it is a tradition she has continued with her own family. When Alyssa is not thinking about Disney, you will find her spending time with her family, hiking, biking, and swimming. They like spending time outside. She also loves reading. She is a huge Harry Potter fan and loves all things Disney. Alyssa can’t wait to help people make magical memories.

HANNAH FERRELL

VACATION PLANNER

Hannah's love for Disney started when she was four years old during her first memorable trip to Walt Disney World. She loved watching Tinkerbell fly over Cinderella Castle and never forgot the first time she experienced the magic of the Disney parks. Her love for Disney was reignited when her father took her on a surprise trip to Walt Disney World in 2014, after she graduated from high school. During this trip, she learned about the Disney College Program. She soon got accepted into this internship and began working at the Yacht and Beach Club Resort. During this time, she realized her passion was making magic for others. She was also able to learn and experience so much of Walt Disney World including resorts, shows, and dining. Since then, her love for Disney remains and she spends as much time as she can visiting Walt Disney World and creating new memories. Hannah loves helping friends and family plan vacations, as well. She looks forward to helping others experience the magic of Disney parks and resorts.

JOLENE HAAS

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Cinderella sang, “A Dream is a wish your heart makes.” Jolene’s Disney dreams started as a five year old girl when her mom saved every penny over several years to take the family to Disney World! She was immediately hooked! She grew up watching every Disney movie possible, and even did her tap dances to Disney music at her school talent shows. The first movie she ever saw in a theater was The Little Mermaid! Now, with a family of her own, Jolene wanted nothing more than to take her two daughters to Disney World to share the love of all-things-Disney with her babies! She took them when the kids were four years old and one year old. She tries to go back every year to celebrate the holidays in true Mickey style with her family. She has run in the Princess Half Marathon, and has been to several special holiday parties over the years. Jolene is naturally a very organized person that absolutely loves to share her love of Disney with everyone! Let Jolene take the planning off of your hands, and relax in knowing that your vacation is going to be magical!

VICTORIA LEVARIO

VACATION PLANNER

Victoria is an all things Disney lover, turned vacation planner. She was born in New York and grew up in Arizona. Victoria frequently visited Disneyland starting at the age 3 and has always been a little biased. She has visited the parks for multiple occasions such as school trips, band days, birthdays, and anniversaries. In 2012, she moved to Florida and became an Annual Passholder. Victoria and her family travel to Walt Disney World on a regular basis ranging from day trips to have lunch or staying several days on property. She has stayed at numerous resorts ranging from Pop Century to The Grand Floridian and is
fluent in Disney Transportation, Park Hopping and Dining! She can tell you where almost every bathroom is on property thanks to traveling with small children and senior citizens and is a little OCD when it comes to making plans. If you are looking to plan something more specific ranging from Disney Princesses to Marvel or Star Wars, she’ll have plenty ideas for you as she loves all three of those things to a great extent but has a soft spot for Star Wars. Victoria is fluent in all things Disney and would love to chat and answer any questions you may have! You might even find her in the park on your trip! Tell her hi and she’ll probably buy you a Dole Whip! Victoria currently lives in Dunedin, Florida with her husband, two sons and their two cats Zemo and Minnie.

SEKEITHA MANIGAN

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Sekeitha’s Disney passion began on her family’s first vacation to Disney World when her oldest son was just three years old, and her son was chosen to turn the lights down for the famous Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom. That magical moment was such a memorable experience that she has traveled to Disney World six times and traveled on four Disney cruises over the last 10 years creating some of her family’s most magical memories. At the age of 50, her mother’s dream came true and was brought to tears at her first sight of Mickey Mouse. That’s truly what makes Disney special to Sekeitha's family. Every visit, whether by land or sea, will create unique, one of a kind experiences. She has experience with planning for small or large groups, families with young children and seniors, and an array of budgets. Disney has become “home away from home” for her family. She would love to help create this experience for your family, because she finds so much joy in planning and giving attention to detail, all in the spirit of providing you a magical experience! She is excited to be your personal planner and create a dream vacation that will be stress free, remembered for a lifetime, and most of all, magical!

DANA MANLEY

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Dana is a single mom of two teenagers and works full time in the pharmacy. Dana's love for Disney began with her graduation trip in 1998 when she saw her favorite character Mary Poppins. Since then she couldn't wait to go back to enjoy all of the magic again. She was finally able to go back in 2011 when she planned that special first trip for her children. Watching them walk into the Magic Kingdom was beyond magical. This is when Dana's love for everything Disney became one of her favorite things to talk about with her friends and family.

MACI MATHEWS

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Maci’s passion for all things Disney was first sparked at just three years old. With a surprise Walt Disney World Christmas vacation, Maci was in pure amazement of the magic. So, of course, dancing with Mary Poppins and Bert in the Christmas parade only confirmed that this would be a love to last a lifetime. From Soarin’ Around the World, trying the grey stuff (it’s delicious), jammin’ on Rockin’ Rollercoaster in a stretch limo, chasing the Yeti and ending the night in awe of Happily Ever After, Maci knows that the beauty of Disney is one for all ages and that the excitement never gets old, but only grows with each new adventure! Having experienced Walt Disney World multiple times as a young child, teenager, and now adult, Maci’s continual trips have assisted her in having an abundance of Disney knowledge. She can help guide guests to the best decisions depending on age, party number, and areas of interest! Maci enjoys helping others and aspires to give them the same gleam in her eye she had dancing on Main Street as a little girl. Walt Disney once said, “When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way.” Maci looks forward to making your vacation dream a beautiful reality.

CHAD MCCLURG

VACATION PLANNER

Chad serves as a minister to college students in Northeast Louisiana. He is an avid traveler who spends most of his travel time at Disney Parks. Chad is a Disney Vacation Club member who has visited parks in Orlando, Anaheim, and Paris. Chad’s favorite park is Hollywood Studios and his favorite attractions are Tower of Terror, People Mover, and Soarin’. He loves RunDisney has has run over 100 miles around Disney parks in Orlando and California covering every distance from a 5K to a Full Marathon. Chad loves the Disney experience whether traveling with friends, family, or solo he wants to help you have the best vacation possible!

MARY CATHERINE MCDONALD-ZUCKERWAR

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Mary Catherine known by most as “MC” is a a wife to Richard and mama to Henry Ray and Evangeline . She currently resides in Trinity, FL which allows her to spend most of her free time at Walt Disney World! Mary Catherine grew up in New York traveling yearly to Disney World. Her obsession started at age six when she won a trip for her family of five and stayed at the Polynesian in 1986.

KELLY MORRISON

VACATION PLANNER

Kelly was born and raised in a small town in southeast Texas but currently resides outside of Lufkin (in deep east Texas) with her high school sweetheart husband, Blake. Together, they have two Disney-loving adult children; one who just finished honeymooning at Disney earlier this month! (Their daughter-in-law is a Disney lover too! Score!) Even though her first trip to Disney wasn’t until her sophomore year in high school, since then, the only vacation she’s ever taken was to Disney! She and her family LOVE everything about it...and she can’t wait to help others vacation dreams come true!

JENNIFER OSTERMAN

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Jennifer is known to her family and friends as the “Disney Girl.” She lives and loves all things Disney. It all began in 2015 when she took her first born child to Disney World for his first birthday. It was the most magical experience witnessing the joy on her son’s face and experiencing the magic through his eyes. She was instantly hooked. After this trip, she and her husband, Colten, decided to become Disney Vacation Club members. They officially made Walt Disney World their second “home.” She and her family would take 2-3 trips a year to Walt Disney World from their home state of Virginia. They also took their son on a Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Magic when he was two years old. Disney became the place to celebrate birthdays and special occasions like the announcement of their second child, a little princess. They visited so often, it only made sense to relocate their family to the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” She and her family moved to Orlando in 2019 and gave birth to their third child, another princess, at the most fitting place ~ Celebration, FL. They now live in Disney’s “backyard” where they can watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks from their back porch. Jennifer visits the Disney parks and resorts several times a week with her family and her fellow Disney moms. She never tires of the magic and loves to keep up-to-date with all the new happenings at Disney World. As a former paralegal and a mom of three, she uses her ability to multitask and attention-to-detail in planning the most magical vacations for her clients. Also having stayed at the majority of the Disney resorts from value to deluxe, she can use her own experiences to make the best recommendations for her clients. She also prides herself on knowing where to find the best snacks at Disney World, the best resorts to retreat to for a more quiet bite to eat, and how to experience more than just the rides. Jennifer wants to share the same magic that she experiences with her family with yours.

CHELSEA PRUITT

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Chelsea is a Disney mom that is always ready for her next adventure. She has 4 wonderful kids, a lovely significant other that she is slowly coaxing into a Disney dad, and a Great Dane that thinks he’s as small as Rollie from 101 Dalmatians. Speaking of adventures, becoming a travel planner is a new adventure for Chelsea and she could not be more excited! Chelsea has been traveling to Walt Disney World since she was 5 years old and sees no end in sight. She can help with budget-friendly trips or once-in-a lifetime trips and can give you honest opinions of resorts because she has stayed in all price ranges!

ERICA REED

VACATION PLANNER

Erica’s wanderlust and desire for adventure started from the early in life when living abroad. This passion for travel has helped her facilitate so many great experiences including international and domestics itineraries, cruising the Caribbean, and of course all things Disney. She fell in love with Disney when she went to celebrate her 1st birthday and was instantly hooked on the magic! She frequented the parks throughout her childhood to visit her favorite charters, ride classic rides like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Space Mountain! She now lives a few miles from Walt Disney World with her husband and their three children. As annual pass holders, they frequent the parks weekly and see fireworks nightly from their home!

In addition, Erica has significant experience with many Disney dining locations. As a family affected by severe food allergies, her family dines out at Disney frequently because of the care and consideration that Disney provides to guests with allergies. When not spending her time at Disney, she can be found at other local theme parks including Universal, traveling abroad, or sailing the high seas on a Royal Caribbean cruises. With a strong passion for family travel, she’s always helping her friends and family plan the most magical vacations! She looks forward to sharing her knowledge of all things Disney, Universal, Royal Caribbean, and more with others so they too can have a magical trip!

SHAYNA SOLIVEN

VACATION PLANNER

Shayna is a Disney fanatic!!!. Growing up, she loved Disney. However, she never had the opportunity to visit the parks until she was an adult. It was then that she fell in love with the magic, and all things Disney. Shayna is a military wife married to her husband for 11 years, mom of 4, and California native. She loves sharing her knowledge of Disney vacations and her own personal experiences.

DOUG TATTERS

VACATION PLANNER

For as long as he can remember, Doug has been fascinated with the Walt Disney Company. Doug is a Pittsburgh, PA native and grew up in a household where they did everything Disney. Due to his family being members of the Disney Vacation Club, he was fortunate enough to get travel to Walt Disney World every other year since he was four years old! As Doug grew up, he fell more in love with the company. Watching documentary after documentary, he and his twin brother would test each other on Disney trivia dealing with park facts, movies, and anything else related. While in college, Doug continued his journey by completing two Disney College Programs. His first program was in 2018 and he worked at Blizzard Beach in guest services and was a slide operator as well. On his second program in 2019, he worked in merchandise sales in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. In May of 2020, he graduated with his BS in Public Relations, Advertising, and Corporate Communication. He is currently finishing his MS in Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Kentucky. From his experiences, he has gained such a love for customer service and the hospitality industry. Doug loves to use his knowledge of Disney resorts, restaurants, parks, and more to help others plan their perfect dream vacation. He looks forward to working you to plan your next magical journey!

WHITNEY TURNER

VACATION PLANNER

Meet Whitney, a Disney enthusiast turned vacation planner. She is here to assist you in planning a stress-free vacation filled with memories that will last forever. Whitney has personal experience traveling with large and small parties as well as with infants and toddlers to Disney World and Disneyland. Planning can be as simple as getting tickets for your next park visit or preparing a complete vacation itinerary including lodging, tickets, dining and special experiences. Whitney is eager to share tips and advice that will make your trip absolutely seamless and truly magical.

RACHEL VENDT

VACATION PLANNER

Rachel loves to travel in general, but Walt Disney World is her favorite place to go. She fell in love with Walt Disney World when her parents took her family when she was 9 years old. Now she loves to go with her husband and their four kids. Rachel's favorite times to go are during the Christmas season and the Flower and Garden Festival. She loves to plan her vacations and is looking forward to helping others have a magical vacation as well!

AUSTIN VAHLE

VACATION PLANNER

As a child, Austin grew up with a family fascinated by the Walt Disney Company, and the magic and detail that goes into all things Disney! Beginning at a very young age, Austin began his travel adventures to the Walt Disney World Resort! It was here that he experienced the Disney difference that everyone talks about including superior and unique entertainment, attractions, dining (character dining was his favorite), shopping and more! Austin fell in love! While his age may change, his young-at-heart personality continues to lead him to all sorts of Disney destinations and explorations. These journeys included one of his favorite life experiences of working for the mouse himself through the Disney College Program in the Spring/Summer of 2018. Now a Drama teacher, Austin continues to bring Disney experiences into the classroom to share with all students through content integration. After over 100 trips in the parks, including Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, and staying within 15 of the Disney resort hotels, Austin loves sharing about his own Disney experiences and the most helpful tips/magical moments to maximize your Disney vacation! He looks forward to helping YOU plan your own Disney dream vacation!

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