The Travel Agent Mom

Disney World Resort Rooms that Sleep 5 or More People Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World with 5 or more people in your party? Many of the resort rooms in the Disney World resorts are designed for 4 people plus a child under 3 years old, but there are many good options designed for 5 or more guests.  We’ll give you details on those below. Another option is to request two connecting or adjoining rooms. Connecting rooms have inside doors that open two rooms side by side rooms to each other. Adjoining rooms are next to each other, but don’t have inside connecting doors. Compared to some options, connecting or adjoining rooms can be a less expensive choice, and allow for some privacy. We’ve been told by Disney that if you have 1-2 adults, and any number of children from 3-17 years old, as long as you’re all from the same household address, they’ll guarantee connecting rooms. We asked if it was permitted to allow the kids to stay in one room and the adults in th

Recently for a milestone birthday celebration, I insisted that we splurge a little and cross off my bucket list a stay in a Moderate or Deluxe resort.  But now I realize that there is so much value in staying in a Disney Resort, and it is well worth the extra dollars you may have to spend.  Here are my reasons why. The Magical Express service that takes you to your resort is not only very efficient, but it starts the magic off immediately.   That along with the fact that on some partnered domestic airlines you can check in your luggage and not have to see it until you arrive in your resort room, or upon arrival at your return destination.  Plus, this transportation service is included with your stay, saving you quite a bit on either a shuttle, taxi or rental car.                       We stayed at Port Orleans Riverside, and the resort was beautiful and wonderfully themed to the very last detail in the room, even the music on the Disney buses.  Our bed looked like it was actually ma

First and foremost I want to thank all the professional, smart, caring travel professionals who have supported and befriended me though the years and helped guide me in this industry. They were the reason I was able to be home and have a flexible job while taking care of my family. In their honor, I bring you 10 reasons why you should always use a professional travel agent—and this year more than ever. 1. Buying travel is a unique purchase, because you are buying both a product and a service.   A travel agent know how to sell both parts—the airline and resort and cruise line that best match your needs, and the service that will guarantee your vacation is seamless and stress-free. 2. Travel agents are trained to take a critical look at each piece in your trip puzzle. They make sure each piece meets your specific needs, so you’re happy with every penny you spent. 3. They can make sense of the multitude of offers from cruise lines and airlines and hotels.    This year travel compan