Kathryn Merz
Mooresville, NC Travel Agent
Kathryn - Marvelous Mouse Travels, an independent agent with Marvelous Mouse Travels, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Virgin Islands, CopenhagenInterests:
Disney Vacations, Cruises, Family Vacations, Holiday Travel, Beach VacationsSuppliers:
Disney, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By DisneyAbout Me
Magical Memories - Disney, Cruises, Family Travel
When in Venice, a gondola ride is a requirement!
Hi, I’m Kathryn Merz, a travel advisor based in Mooresville, NC, and I’m passionate about helping families and travelers create unforgettable vacations filled with magical memories.
I specialize in Disney destinations, Universal Orlando, cruises, Europe, Caribbean getaways, all-inclusive resorts, and family travel. Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxing beach escape, an exciting theme park adventure, or a bucket-list international trip, I love creating personalized vacations tailored to each client’s unique travel style.
Travel has been a lifelong passion of mine, beginning with family Disney vacations and growing into a love for exploring the world. I’ve sailed on 23 Disney Cruise Line vacations, visited Walt Disney World countless times, experienced Adventures by Disney, and even stayed aboard the Galactic Starcruiser during its limited run.
Beyond Disney, I’ve traveled throughout Norway, Denmark, Iceland, London, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Mexico, Hawaii and Jamaica, giving me firsthand experience and insight I can share with my clients while planning their own unforgettable adventures.
I’m certified through Disney’s College of Knowledge, Universal Orlando Resort, and Orlando Travel Academy, and I’m continually expanding my training to better serve my clients.
My goal is to make vacation planning simple, stress-free, and exciting from start to finish — and best of all, my planning services are completely FREE!
I’d love to help you plan your next magical getaway!
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Virgin Islands, CopenhagenInterests:
Disney Vacations, Cruises, Family Vacations, Holiday Travel, Beach VacationsSuppliers:
Disney, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By DisneyMy 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.
Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 70 Times
Universal Orlando, Florida, USA
Booked It
Been There
Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
TIvoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid Statue, Rosenborg Castle, Christiansborg Palace, Changing of the guard at any location is always cool to watch
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Been There
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
CN Tower
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Been There 3 Times
Quebec, Canada
Been There
Cayman Islands, Caribbean
Been There 4 Times
Falmouth, Jamaica, Caribbean
Been There 2 Times
Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean
Been There
Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Been There 2 Times
St. John Island, Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Been There 4 Times
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Been There 4 Times
Tortola Island, Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Been There 4 Times
London, England, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
The London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Tower of London, Greenwich - Prime Meridian, Kensington & Buckingham Palaces, and much more
Helsinki, Finland, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, One of the world's most livable cities
Akureyri, Iceland, Europe
Been There
Reykjavik, Iceland, Europe
Been There
Bolzano, Italy, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Via del Portici - great shopping, City center is very walkable, German & Italian both official languages
Dolomites, Italy, Europe
Been There
Milan, Italy, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Duomo di Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - shopping center
Padua, Italy, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Great city center - very walkable with lots of restaurants
Venice, Italy, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Must do a gondola ride! St. Mark's square, St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge
Verona, Italy, Europe
Been There
Kristiansand, Norway, Europe
Been There
Oslo, Norway, Europe
Been There
Stavanger, Norway, Europe
Been There
Kirkwall Orkney Island, Scotland, Europe
Been There
Stockholm, Sweden, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Viking Museum, Royal Palace, Stortorget Square
Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico
Been There
Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico
Been There
Costa Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 3 Times
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 3 Times
Alaska, USA
Been There
Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
Been There
Juneau, Alaska, USA
Been There
Skagway, Alaska, USA
Been There
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Been There 2 Times
Disneyland, California, USA
Been There 7 Times
Hollywood, California, USA
Been There 3 Times
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Been There
Denver, Colorado, USA
Been There 2 Times
Pike\'s Peak, Colorado, USA
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 70 Times
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, USA
Been There 4 Times
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Been There 4 Times
Must Do:
Daytona International Speedway - races
Destin, Florida, USA
Been There 6 Times
Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Been There
Key West, Florida, USA
Been There 2 Times
Orlando, Florida, USA
Booked It
Been There 4 Times
Port Canaveral, Florida, USA
Been There 23 Times
Sarasota, Florida, USA
Been There 7 Times
Must Do:
Siesta Key - Cool to the touch, powdery white quartz sand Beaches!
Tampa, Florida, USA
Been There 3 Times
Venice, Florida, USA
Been There
Must Do:
"Shark Tooth Capital of the World" - Go to the beach & search for fossilized shark teeth.
Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Been There 2 Times
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Been There 3 Times
Kauai Island, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Maui Island, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA
Been There 100 Times
Rosemont, Illinois, USA
Been There 5 Times
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
Been There 35 Times
Springfield, Illinois, USA
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Abraham Lincoln Sites
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Been There 6 Times
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Been There 8 Times
Nashville, Indiana, USA
Been There 5 Times
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, USA
Been There
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Been There 2 Times
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 4 Times
Middleboro, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 5 Times
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Been There 5 Times
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Been There 6 Times
Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
Been There 4 Times
Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA
Been There
Troy, Michigan, USA
Been There 3 Times
Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
Been There
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Been There 5 Times
Must Do:
Mall of America
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Been There
Must Do:
The Arch, There are some great "foodie" restaurants
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Booked It
Been There
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Been There 2 Times
New York City, New York, USA
Booked It
Been There 6 Times
Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Been There 3 Times
Rochester, New York, USA
Been There
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Been There 4 Times
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Been There 3 Times
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Been There 20 Times
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Been There 4 Times
Outer Banks, North Carolina, USA
Been There 4 Times
Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, USA
Been There 6 Times
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Been There 5 Times
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Been There 2 Times
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Been There 10 Times
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Been There 10 Times
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Been There 5 Times
Middleburg Heights, Ohio, USA
Been There 2 Times
Toledo, Ohio, USA
Been There 5 Times
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Been There
Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Been There
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Been There 4 Times
Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Been There 5 Times
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA
Been There
Isle of Palms, South Carolina, USA
Been There
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
Been There
Black Hills, South Dakota, USA
Been There
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Been There
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Been There
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Been There 7 Times
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, USA
Been There 5 Times
Sevierville, Tennessee, USA
Been There 5 Times
Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, USA
Been There 5 Times
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Been There
Must Do:
The Alamo, Riverwalk
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Been There 3 Times
Jamestown, Virginia, USA
Been There 5 Times
Martinsville, Virginia, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Nascar Race
Mount Vernon, Virginia, USA
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
George Washington's homeB
Newport News, Virginia, USA
Been There 15 Times
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Been There 15 Times
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Been There 6 Times
Staunton, Virginia, USA
Been There
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Been There 6 Times
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
Been There 5 Times
Must Do:
Colonial Williamsburg
Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
Been There
Cody, Wyoming, USA
Been There
Grand Tetons, Wyoming, USA
Been There 2 Times
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Elk Antler Arches located in town square, Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, easy access to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Park
Laramie, Wyoming, USA
Been There
Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming, USA
Been There
West Yellowstone, Wyoming, USA
Been There
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Been There