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Alison Essner
Waterloo, IL Travel Agent· 9 Years of Experience
Magic Expeditions LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(16)
100% Recommended
Alison has planned multiple trips for us. She makes it easy, which is the best thing for me. We will continue to use her and recommend... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Caribbean, Hawaii, Universal OrlandoInterests:
Family Vacations, Cruises, All Inclusive, Disney Vacations, Adult OnlySuppliers:
Disney, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By Disney , Royal CaribbeanAbout Me
Create last family memories through travel.
As a parent myself, I know how important quality family time is. I've always thought the best way to connect with your family is through traveling and creating memories together.
Planning an incredible vacation takes a lot of time and attention to detail. I help busy professionals plan unforgettable trips. I can handle as many of the "nitty-gritty" details as you wish. I am available to answer questions about your destination, travel restrictions, and be your advocate if needed.
Don't deny yourself the assistance of a professional - you deserve help so your vacation can be everything you hoped.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Caribbean, Hawaii, Universal OrlandoInterests:
Family Vacations, Cruises, All Inclusive, Disney Vacations, Adult OnlySuppliers:
Disney, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By Disney , Royal CaribbeanREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
16 reviews
100% Recommended
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Alison is amazing!
Reviewed By ahank - Waterloo, IL | Traveled to Mexico
Alison has planned multiple trips for us. She makes it easy, which is the best thing for me. We will continue to use her and recommend to anyone asking.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Such a great cruise thanks to Alison
Reviewed By Cruising Fan - Illinois | Traveled to Virgin Islands | Caribbean
Alison made our Eastern Caribbean experience flawless. She organized all of our activities and never missed a step. I am grateful for her help and such an amazing trip. I refer everyone to Magic Expeditions for vacation planning.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Pleasant Experience
Reviewed By The Sunriser - St Louis, MO | Traveled to Bahamas | Caribbean
Alison made an overwhelming experience extremely manageable! I planned a family trip (3 generations) and she brought all the knowledge needed to make it the most memorable experience to date. She is patient, honest and not pushy. She presents the facts, lets you sit with the details and is ready to proceed when you are. I have told all that will listen about her and I have her number ready to share when asked. You will not be disappointed choosing her to help plan your next adventure.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best Travel Advisor Ever!!!
Reviewed By Mouseketeer - Cincinnati, Ohio | Traveled to Disneyland | California | USA
Working with Alison has been so easy and professional. She covers all of the details in a timely manner and kept us informed of deadlines, special events, and many details. This enabled us to have a fun and stress-free trip. We have worked with Alison many times, and every time our trips have been great. We highly recommend getting in touch with Alison to help plan any trip you might want to take!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disney world
Reviewed By ! - St. Louis. Mo | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Alison planned an 8 day trip for 11 family members. We all had a fantastic , memorable trip. She took care of us completely— answered our 1000 questions and followed up with suggestions along the way. We will absolutely be using her expertise in the future.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards
AMA Academy
AMResorts Master Agent
Avalon Waterways Specialist
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
Pleasant Premier Ambassador
Princess Commodore Certified
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Cosmos Certified Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
Viking Expert
College of Disney Knowledge Graduate
Authorized Disney Vacation Planner Agency
Universal U-Preferred Agency
ALGV Pro Specialist
Mexpert
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
My Stay at Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen
I recently spent three nights at Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. This luxury adults-only all-inclusive resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya exceeded my expectations in every way.
I stayed in a Preferred Club Ocean View Room with a spacious layout, full...
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Client Testimonials
She takes care of all the details!
We love going to all inclusive resorts to relax, have some drinks, enjoy the spa, and just check-out for a week. My biggest struggle before contacting Alison was trying to figure out best pricing/times to travel. She answered all our questions, looked up additional quotes when we were trying to find the best price while booking, and sent us lots of reminders ahead of the trip so we were always in the know! I also love the detailed itinerary we received. I utilized it many times for trip info and tips!
Katie D, Valmeyer, IL
First trip to Disney World
We struggled with the logistics before working with Alison. She was very responsive and answered our questions even while we were at the parks. We loved the fireworks at Magic Kingdom and our character breakfasts. Book with Magic Expeditions for hands on, personalized service.
Matt O, St. Louis, MO
Alison's advice was spot on.
Before finding Alison, we struggled with all the terminology and what we REALLY needed and what was extra. After working with her, our experience was FANTASTIC! Alison's advice was spot on at every turn and she went above and beyond so many different times I've lost count. Our favorite part of the trip was Rise of the Resistance at Disney's Hollywood Studios - which we probably wouldn't have been able to do without her advice!
Jill F, Kirkwood, MO
Just a huge THANK YOU!!!
There is just so much we didn’t know about Disney and Alison helped clear that up for us. She was always super helpful and very responsive. She supported us exactly the way we wanted her to support us. Couldn’t have done it without her! It was such a great experience working with Alison!
Sarah W, St. Louis, MO