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Maggie Ballantyne, Travel Agent in Walkersville, MD

Maggie Ballantyne

Walkersville, MD Travel Agent
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Maggie Ballantyne

Walkersville, MD · 8 Years of Experience

Wishes Family Travel - Maggie Ballantyne, an independent agent with Wishes Family Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(29)
97% Recommended
Maggie knows her stuff! She is available day and night to answer any questions I might have about travel. When I am planning my vacation she... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Walt Disney World, Caribbean, Europe, At Sea, Worldwide

Interests:

Disney Vacations, Honeymoons, Bachelorette Parties & Girlfriend Getaways, Family Vacations, Cruises

Suppliers:

Disney, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Classic Vacations, Virgin Voyages, Viking

About Me

Dancing with Donald in my happy place!
Dancing with Donald in my happy place!

Maggie has been a Concierge Agent with Wishes Family Travel since 2018. She divides her time between planning her clients’ perfect vacation, working for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and being a dog mom to her rescue pup, Ruffles.

She is very proud of the business she has built and earning her IATA card, she loves that clients have become friends, and she has worked hard to reach a position in Top Ten Sellers in the agency for several years.

After graduating from Duquesne University in 2016, Maggie moved to Florida to be a Walt Disney World Cast Member. After relocating back to Maryland, Maggie wanted to continue making magic for guests, so she became certified in all Disney Destinations including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Disney Cruise Lines, Adventures by Disney, and Aulani.

In addition to helping clients book travel to Disney destinations, Maggie has become a certified specialist in different ocean cruise lines such as Virgin Voyages, all-inclusive resorts such as Sandals and Beaches Resorts, river cruises such as Viking and AmaWaterways, and more! Training takes place both at home and on site at vacation destinations. Maggie is very excited to share that she was invited to and attended an exclusive travel agent preview of the NEW Epic Universe at Universal Orlando.

Maggie makes a point to visit many of the destinations she sells so that her recommendations for her clients are based on firsthand experience.Outside of Disney and cruising, Maggie has traveled to Europe four times, South Africa, made numerous trips to the Caribbean, and traveled by train to the National Parks. While there are many destinations to see across the globe, Maggie believes in weekend road trips and exploring our own backyard too. She often chooses her destination based on cities with different ballparks, breweries, or street festivals.

Whether it's your child’s first trip to Disney, Universal, or Discovery Cove, a honeymoon to the Caribbean, an anniversary aboard a cruise ship, family reunion in Hawaii, European adventure, or quick weekend getaway, Maggie is accepting quote requests for all destinations and is ready to help you book your next vacation! Please follow along on her adventures at: www.facebook.com/wishesfamilytravelmaggie

Testimonials I Have Received

"Maggie was spectacular. She took care of everything... provided ideas on what to do, where to go, etc...all we had to do was show up and enjoy. Couldn't have gone better!" -SK (St. Lucia Honeymoon, 2024)

"Maggie has changed the travel game for me and I look forward to working with her again!" -Mrs. S (Sandals Honeymoon, 2023)

"The support of Maggie ensures you are making the right decision for your family." -Mrs. K (Disneyland, 2019)

"Maggie goes above and beyond to ensure everything goes perfectly for your vacation. She handles everything with speed and grace. Thank you Maggie for all the hard work, dedication, and time you put into making sure every detail was taken care of. You made our vacation even more magical!" - Mrs. L (WDW)

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
29 reviews
97% Recommended
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Trained, Traveled, Trusted
Reviewed By LA - Clemson, SC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Maggie knows her stuff! She is available day and night to answer any questions I might have about travel. When I am planning my vacation she takes as much input from you as you want to give and has excellent suggestions for things you don’t know about. She created an entire custom itinerary for me for a Universal trip that took thought and knowledge that I couldn’t have gotten from a computer. The best part is- her services come at no cost to you! What could be better? I will never travel without her help as my travel agent.
Maggie Ballantyne responded
"Thank you for being the world's most loyal client! I love planning your trips and love even more seeing how much fun you have! Your willingness to try new things adds even more fun to the planning experience!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best mother/daughter trip!
Reviewed By Ms. B - Walkersville, MD | Traveled to Kissimmee ~ Florida ~ USA
Maggie was very accommodating and took all of my personal requests into consideration. I felt like she really understood how I wanted to approach my days in the parks and put a lot of time into planning an itinerary that would work for my personal requests. She planned the perfect trip!
Maggie Ballantyne responded
"Everyone likes to experience Disney World in a different way! I loved helping you figure out a way that would work the best for you! My favorite part of your itinerary was the Animation Experience at Animal Kingdom, dining with the princesses at Cinderella's Royal Table, and the Ferrytale Sparkling Dessert Cruise!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disneyland fun!
Reviewed By Emily - Alexandria, VA | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
While living out on the West Coast, Maggie helped plan 3 trips to Disneyland for me. Each one surpassed all of my expectations and was special in their own way. If not for Maggie's expertise, these trips would not have been nearly as fun or care-free. She offers so many recommendations and tailors each trip to what works best for you and your party. I can't wait for Maggie to help plan my next trip!
Maggie Ballantyne responded
"Thanks for always being so supportive and loyal. Disneyland is my favorite park and I am glad I got to plan trips there for you and with you!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A race for the ages!
Reviewed By Catherine Horner - Tulsa, OK | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
She made things so easy and was very quick to respond to all of my questions. It is my first Disney half marathon, so I wanted to make sure I get registered, and Maggie got me my bib no problem! She is very professional and I recommend her to anyone needing assistance.
Maggie Ballantyne responded
"I was so happy you reached out to me! I can't wait to see you race weekend!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Maggie is Wonderful!
Reviewed By Melissa - Beaufort, SC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Maggie planned a trip for me and some friends to Walt Disney World and she was wonderful! Very generous with her time!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

College of Disney Knowledge Certification
IATA Card Holder
Sass Choice Awards - Winner in Travel Services
Alaska Certified Expert - Gold Status
Pleasant Pro Academy Ambassador

My Places

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.

My Travel Stories

Having a Grand Time in the Lobby

A GRAND Time

In September 2021 I finally checked a very important box off my Disney Bucket List: Stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. I have visited this resort plenty of times, but staying at this resort was magical on a whole new level. Our arrival could not have been timed more perfectly and really set the tone for a wonderful stay. Goofy...
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10 Reasons to Visit Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove is a beautiful all-inclusive day resort located right in Orlando. When visiting, however, you will feel like you are on a tropical island and not in the heart of one of America’s busiest tourist spots. I have visited Discovery Cove three times and plan to visit again. I find it relaxing, fun, enjoyable, and no two experiences are ...
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Look up! It's Walt's apartment!

Top 10 Reasons I Love Disneyland

Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure are my favorite Disney parks. I love that this location is where the magic began. I love the nostalgic feel of walking down the original Main Street, U.S.A. I love the unique features of the parks we don’t have on the East Coast. I have visited this West Coast gem twice and look forwa...
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Exclusive Grinch Meet and Greet!

Holiday VIP Tour: Universal Orlando

In December 2021, I signed up for the Universal Holiday VIP Tour. I never participated in a VIP Tour through Universal Orlando, and I will spoil the ending now by saying I am SO happy I did. You do need park-to-park tickets for the date of your tour in order to participate as park admission is not included in the price. My report time to ...
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Running in my first 10K as Forky!

Racing Through the Parks

The report time for the race bus is 3:30 am, which means I am awake even earlier. All to go for a run. So why do I do it? First, I would never ever wake up that early to run unless it is a Disney event like the ones hosted by runDisney. In fact I hate running, so really I would never wake up to run at all. But these races are so over the ...
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