Travel is a huge part of who I am. We moved cross-country every few years while growing up, traveled while in the military, traveled for work, and, most importantly, traveled a lot for fun. I've been to Hawaii, Alaska, and 13 different countries. Growing up, I lived in Southern California, so we went to Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. My fondest memories are of all our family trips to much of California and surrounding areas, Mexico, Canada, and the Pacific Northwest. Later, we moved to the Midwest, so trips were to Walt Disney World. 

With kids of my own, we prioritized giving them a similar experience. I understand families' and couples' unique needs and preferences and strive to create vacations catering to these specific requirements.  

After having three children, we took our first vacation to Disney World in 1993. I began planning about a year before our trip, and my grown children still make fun of me to this day because I had a separate index card for every day of our trip that tracked what time the parks opened and closed, our meal reservations, rides and attractions not to be missed and more. But in my defense, we didn't have cell phones back then, and my paper copies were not smart or real-time in any way. This experience led me to develop a deep understanding of Disney and its attractions, which I now use to plan the perfect Disney vacations for families like yours.  Now, our children are grown, and we’ve been blessed with six grandchildren. When each one turned five, I took them on a trip to Disney World, just the two of us. I planned slightly different itineraries based on their preferences, ensuring each trip was tailored to their interests. Each trip was magical, and the memories made were priceless. 

I aim to create vacations for you that are not just trips but cherished memories. At Magical Castles and Cruises, we understand the importance of family travel traditions. We want to remove all your worries from the start so you can focus on creating magical moments with your loved ones. Trust your memories with us, and let's start building those traditions you will look forward to for years.