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Marisa Kopas, Travel Agent in Pittsburgh, PA

Marisa Kopas

Pittsburgh, PA Travel Agent
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Marisa Kopas

Pittsburgh, PA · 3 Years of Experience

Marisa Kopas - Diserella Travel, an independent agent with Diserella Travel Company, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(36)
100% Recommended
Marissa was amazing! She went above and beyond for us! I wanted to make sure I had involvement with all of the details of our Disney... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Alaska, Italy, Pennsylvania

Interests:

Disney Vacations, Universal Parks & Resort Vacations, Cruises, All Inclusive, Global Travel

Suppliers:

Disney, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Royal Caribbean, Sandals and Beaches Resorts

About Me

Diamond Travel Advisor + Top 2 Overall Sales 2025
Diamond Travel Advisor + Top 2 Overall Sales 2025

Hi! My name is Marisa Kopas and I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was born in Pittsburgh, grew up here, went to college at the University of Pittsburgh and now reside 8 houses down from the house I grew up in. I may not have spread my wings very far, however, I have always loved to travel.

I grew up vacationing with my parents, brother and grandparents - Disney, Universal, road trips, international trips... I've always loved seeing new places and have now gotten my husband and children bitten by the travel bug as well.  Some of my favorite vacation memories: visiting Villarosa, Sicily with my dad's parents (both of whose families were from the tiny town), being in Italy when they won the World Cup in 2006, Cape May Cafe character breakfast when my son was 2 and hugged Minnie for the longest time, a "once-in-a-lifetime" (but not really!) Alaskan roadtrip last May, and this past December when my Harry Potter obsessed son got chosen for the wand ceremony at Ollivander's!

I'm a wife, a mom, an animal lover, and an accountant. My two kids keep us busy with many different sports and activities, but traveling together is our favorite thing. We love new adventures, which is why I wasn't afraid to take this leap! In the past few years, I've spread my love of Disney / travel to everyone I talk to and I am so excited to make YOUR vacation dreams a reality.

Life is short. Take the trip. 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
36 reviews
100% Recommended
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Great trip to Disney World!
Reviewed By SandD - Ohio | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
Marissa was amazing! She went above and beyond for us! I wanted to make sure I had involvement with all of the details of our Disney World trip, and she was very knowledgeable and answered all of my many, many questions and helped make this trip a success!
Marisa Kopas responded
"I'm so glad you had such an amazing Disney World vacation! It was so much fun working with you, and I so appreciated your research & investment in your trip. Mom deserves a medal! I was just happy to help!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic trip!
Reviewed By hcpqueen - London and Edinburgh | Traveled to United Kingdom | Europe
We went to London for 4 nights then took a train to Edinburgh. We stayed in Edinburgh for 2 nights and then went back to London for 2 nights. The whole trip was wonderful. Marisa listened to all of our needs and wants and did everything to provide a great trip for us. Both hotels that she booked for us were wonderful and in spectacular locations. The transportation she arranged for all parts of the trip were spot on. I cannot say enough about what a fantastic job she did for us. It really was the trip of a lifetime and Marisa gets all of the credit for making it so special for us. We will DEFINITELY use her services again for future trips.
Marisa Kopas responded
"Thank you so much for your review! It was great working with you, and I'm so glad your trip went smoothly! I'm so glad we added on the time in Edinburgh & that it all fit together so well. Hearing you call it the trip of a lifetime is the best compliment I could receive. Thank you again for allowing me to play a part in such wonderful memories. I’d be absolutely thrilled to help with wherever your travels take you next!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A dreamy honeymoon!
Reviewed By Thespina - Pennsylvania | Traveled to Scotland | Europe
We appreciate Marisa's attention to detail and her willingness to totally customize a trip to our tastes. A lot of other planners have their cookie cutter itineraries for destinations, but she was willing to go above and beyond to find really unique places and activities that really made our honeymoon unique to us and our tastes. My husband is such a nature and hiking guy, and I'm such a foodie, music, and culture gal. It was great to have an array of adventures and excursions tailored to us as individuals but that we both enjoyed as a couple, too
Marisa Kopas responded
"Thank you so much! It was truly such a pleasure planning this one for you both! I loved how your trip came together & pulling together experiences that felt like such a good mix of both of you. Even better was getting to know you both along the way - you’re so kind, and it was so great to finally meet you! I’m so happy you had such an amazing honeymoon & made so many special memories together. Hard to believe your trip is over! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Siesta Key - first timers
Reviewed By Trish - Siesta Key, Florida | Traveled to Florida | USA
Marisa was so amazing... and so patient. This was our first time ever using a vacation planner, and our first time vacationing in Siesta Key. We had so many questions, and were so hesitant to finally pull the trigger, and Marisa patiently walked us through all of our questions, all of our options, and through our final choice. She was SO GREAT!
Marisa Kopas responded
"Thank you so much! It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your first Siesta Key vacation. I am so glad you reached out, and I hope that this was just the first of many family vacations there! Can't wait to help with your next trip!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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AMAZING ALASKAN ADVENTURE
Reviewed By Juddfam - Cincinnati, OH | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Marisa helped us plan a seamless family adventure to Alaska, a trip of a lifetime! She made everything so easy. She listened to our desires and was so knowledgeable and helpful throughout the planning process. She came highly recommended to me and I am now highly recommending her to everyone I know!
Marisa Kopas responded
"Thank you so much! Alaska is such a special place, and I’m so glad I was able to help your family with your trip. Referrals are the best compliment you can give me, so THANK YOU! I appreciate you."
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Certifications & Awards

Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification

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 Most Booked Destinations

  • Walt Disney World, Florida: 1 booking
  • Universal Orlando, Florida: 1 booking
  • Pennsylvania: 1 booking

Destinations I've Visited

  • Pennsylvania: 31 trips
  • Italy: 24 trips
  • Alaska: 14 trips
  • Walt Disney World, Florida: 1 trip
  • Universal Orlando, Florida: 1 trip

My Travel Stories

Roots, Family & a Journey Through Italy

In 2004, my family took a trip that would quietly shape the way I see the world forever.  We traveled to Italy and Sicily with my Nana and Pap - a journey that, at the time, felt exciting and special… but looking back now, I realize it was something much deeper. It was their dream. A return to where their story began.  We explored ...
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Alaska Whale Watching - Major Marine Tours Seward

Alaska is a Life-Changing Experience

Alaska changed me. What started as a bucket-list trip quickly became something so much more. One of my closest friends was living there at the time, and we planned an unforgettable journey - one that blended iconic “must-do” experiences with personal, once-in-a-lifetime moments. We set out on an epic road trip across Alaska, coveri...
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Client Testimonials

Second Trip Planning Success
Marisa is amazing! This is our second trip she has done for my family and she never ceases to amaze me. Marisa gets back to me in a timely manner with the answers to my questions, and she is extremely patient and kind. She is someone who does not just book and ghost you. Marisa stays involved the whole time and truly wants to make sure your trip is magical and exactly what you want. I am so thankful I was introduced to her. Marisa will definitely be planning more trips for my family in the future.
Brittney D.
All-Inclusive Milestone Birthday Success
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Marisa Kopas. From the very beginning, she made our trip completely seamless. Her communication was outstanding, and she made sure we were fully prepared and knew exactly what to do every step of the way. Marisa goes above and beyond in every way, and it is clear that she genuinely wants your vacation to be perfect. We highly recommend her to anyone planning!
Sandals Curacao Crew
Disney Trip - Marisa was beyond helpful.
I don't think our Disney experience would have been nearly as good if we didn't have her help. Marisa was so patient walking us through all the different choices we had to make, and she always made time if we needed additional questions answered. I cannot recommend Marisa enough, and I will be telling anyone I know planning a Disney trip to reach out to her!
David D.
We planned a cruise last year on our own.
Although we had a great trip, we were really unprepared for all the activities and events on the ship. This time we were so much more prepared and the cruise experience was so much more fun! Night and day difference from planning on our own versus using Marisa.
Lori P.
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