Disney Destinations & Universal Resort Specialist

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Melissa Barker, Travel Agent in Benton, AR

Melissa Barker

Benton, AR Travel Agent
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Melissa Barker

Benton, AR · 4 Years of Experience

Mom Approved Travel, an independent agent with Mom Approved Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(21)
100% Recommended
She made our trip to Universal studios Hollywood so easy and stress free. Booked my family for the Halloween Horror nights RIP tour. She... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, CocoCay, Cozumel

Interests:

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

Suppliers:

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

About Me

You deserve a vacation. Let's make it spectacular!
You deserve a vacation. Let's make it spectacular!

As a professional Travel Advisor specializing in Disney Destinations, I have made numerous trips to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. My in-person experience paired with my training through The College of Disney Knowledge has equipped me with the skill set needed to make your next vacation seamless. 

I've traveled solo, with family, with children and with friends so I understand the need for different vacation styles.

With ongoing updates, changes and additions to Disney Destinations, I am always looking around the corner for what's new and what's next. This is a benefit to my clients in that I am able to make sure they are equipped with the most up-to-date information when it comes to rides and attractions as well as any discounts or promotions that they might qualify for. This saves you both time and money! 

Additional Disney destinations that I am partnered with are:

  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Adventures by Disney
  • Aulani Resort in Hawaii

As a Universal Parks Specialist, I can help create amazing vacations to both Universal Orlando Resort & Universal Studios Hollywood. Some of the most immersive theme park lands belong to Universal including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Orlando & Hollywood) and Super Nintendo World (Hollywood only, for now). If you've ever wanted to feel like you're part of the movies, get ready to fall in love with Universal!

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is one of my preferred cruise partners! Cruise vacations are one of the most economical all-inclusive style vacations available. With ports all over the United States (plus international!) there's one close enough to make this vacation a breeze! As a Texas resident, we have a gorgeous new Royal Caribbean Cruise Line terminal in Galveston that's made travel even better!

Your personalized concierge services for any of my partnered destinations can include:

  • Lodging
  • Theme Park Tickets
  • Dining Reservations
  • Tours
  • Special Event Tickets
  • And More!

Best of all, my concierge services are usually available at no extra cost with qualifying packages! You'll receive one-on-one service catered to your travel party at no additional charge.

Why wait? Let's create your next adventure today!

Family Travel Specialist

Welcome!

I am so excited to meet you and begin working on your next amazing vacation together!

I specialize in Family Travel to all of my favorite places: Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, Aulani:A Disney Resort & Spa (Hawaii), Universal Parks & Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

I am well-versed in creating vacations for families and groups of all kinds:

First-time visitors

Extended family groups

Adults-only vacations

Solo trips

As a mom myself, I know how much you have on your shoulders already. My goal is to alleviate the stress of planning your next vacation so mom can have fun, too! 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
21 reviews
100% Recommended
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Will book with Melissa again in future!
Reviewed By Jennifer S. - Pierce, CO | Traveled to Universal City | California | USA
She made our trip to Universal studios Hollywood so easy and stress free. Booked my family for the Halloween Horror nights RIP tour. She was amazing. If i had a question while on my trip she answered me right away. She very nice and friendly.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Definitely connect with Melissa for your next trip
Reviewed By Nicole S. - Eden Prairie, MN | Traveled to Universal City | California | USA
OMG!! What a wonderful experience my family had working with Melissa! We wanted to do something special for my son's 10th golden birthday. Melissa's recommendation for everything at Universal Studios CA was amazing. Great hotel, awesome experience being a VIP (highly recommend) and my son, husband and I had a great time. She made the trip effortless and so smooth.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thank you Melissa!!!
Reviewed By Holly G - Salida, CA | Traveled to Universal City | California | USA
Our family had a fun time at Universal Studios Hollywood. Melissa did an excellent job of explaining our package and booking our vacation. She is knowledgeable and pleasant to work with.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Can’t wait to call you for our next visit
Reviewed By Brian L - Plymouth, MN | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
My son and I had a great time thanks to you. Everything went smoothly with the hotel and the tickets and even the weather cooperated. We needed you help with bookings and advice, and you came though on both. The hotel and tickets worked perfectly, but we really appreciated the suggestions and ideas and especially the park schedules. I wasn’t expecting all of that support after the booking, so your help was a very welcome surprise. Can’t wait to call you for our next visit and will let everyone know how professional and thorough you are.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thank you for your help with everything!
Reviewed By Nicole S. - Eden Prairie, MN | Traveled to Universal City | California | USA
The trip was amazing, thank you for your help with everything! The VIP tour was awesome, the food was great, and our son was able to have a fantastic birthday! Hopefully we will connect again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Disney College of Knowledge Graduate
Universal Orlando Resort Specialist
Masters of Adventure: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

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

Disneyland Is Magical At Any Age!

You're Never Too Old!

The town I grew up in had an amusement park. My favorite thing there was a Fun House that had a ball pit inside. I loved it! One summer, we went as usual and I headed for my favorite spot. The attendant stopped me from going in. I was too tall. I didn’t feel taller or older, really, from the last visit. From one summer to the next,...
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Creeping It Real at Halloween Horror Nights!

Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Studios Orlando

I’m back from #halloweenhorrornights and ready to help you all plan your best Universal Studios Resort visit ever!  10 haunted houses…Stranger Things, Chucky’s Ultimate Kill Count, The Last of Us and so much more!  5 Scare Zones aka themed spooky areas you’ll walk through with NO WAIT!  Nightmare Fuel Revenge Dream. This sho...
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Client Testimonials

I have to give a shout out!
I have to give a big shout out to Mom Approved Travel-Melissa Barker for her work helping us plan and execute our trip! She even helped answer questions for us during our stay a few times and was immediately responsive, so that was great. We have already said if we ever do it again, we would for sure use her again! If you are planning any kind of Disney trip (to the parks, a cruise, whatever), this lady can help and she's constantly checking for deals and adjusting your package to get you the best bang for your buck. I also have to shout out the car service we used. Melissa recommended a few different options for getting to and from the airport at different price ranges and we opted for a private car service. They were great and we would use them again for sure! So thank you, Melissa, for helping us with our magical trip!
Brigit S. Kingston OK
You made life so much easier!
I just want to say thank you to my friend Melissa with Mom Approved Travel-Melissa Barker for making our family vacation so magical! She did all the hard work for us and it made life so much easier! She made sure we got all the dining reservations we wanted and made sure our rooms were all together! She gave us all the tips to make our Disney trip easier on us! If you need help planning your next vacation, talk to Melissa!! She’s the best! Thank you so much girl!
Brandi K.
Thank you!
Thank you for helping us plan this amazing trip!
Amy H.
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