Melissa Chalek with the Curated Travel Collection/Ears of Experience

Melissa Chalek with the Curated Travel Collection/Ears of Experience I take the stress out of planning your next vacation. Specializing in Disney destinations and sustainable travel. I'm here to help. I am an avid Disney fan.
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Planning a Disney vacation, but feeling overwhelmed? When you book your Disney vacation with me, you don't just get assistance in selecting and booking your accommodations. I offer planning services that will save you stress by giving you a resource expert and advocate (me), save time by making all reservations on your behalf, and give you the ultimate in personalized planning so you'll experience

more and wait less on your vacation! From my first trip to the Disneyland Resort when I was 7 years old, I have been hooked. Since then, I have vacationed at Walt Disney World Resort over 50 times and have returned to Disneyland Resort another half-dozen times. I live and breathe Disney, and I can't wait to share my knowledge with you and your family. Email me or give me a call for more information or to start planning your magical vacation. Planning services also available for Universal and SeaWorld destinations!

06/25/2024

Tip Tuesday - EPCOT is mostly reopened. The majority of the construction walls put up for the last several years are down, and new attractions, restaurants, shops, and more are open. Even the Walt the Dreamer statue is open and ready for your visit.

If you have little ones with you, be sure to set aside some time to explore Moana's Journey of Water. You may want to consider bringing an extra pair of shoes or even a full change of clothes depending on how crazy your child is likely to go among the water.

You only get 18 summers with your kids...make them count! It's not too late to fit in a summer vacation making great fam...
06/21/2024

You only get 18 summers with your kids...make them count! It's not too late to fit in a summer vacation making great family memories!

Let's talk about cost vs. value. A lot of people come into the vacation planning process looking for the lowest cost. Ho...
06/20/2024

Let's talk about cost vs. value.

A lot of people come into the vacation planning process looking for the lowest cost. However, my advice is to instead focus on getting the best value.

Certainly everyone has a budget, and for some, that may be limiting. But approaching a vacation focused on the lowest cost can lead to some compromises that will result in a disappointing vacation. It's less about cutting all the extras and more about identifying which are worth the extra money.

I love helping clients weigh the pros and cons of these decisions - is the nicer hotel worthwhile for your family? How about that dining plan? Will you get your money's worth out of it?

Let me help you customize your perfect vacation package with everything that will bring value to your family and nothing where you will feel like you wasted those hard earned dollars.

Contact me today to get started.

On our recent trip home from Florida, my family made a stop at Hershey, PA. We only had a half day, but we enjoyed our t...
06/15/2024

On our recent trip home from Florida, my family made a stop at Hershey, PA. We only had a half day, but we enjoyed our time at Hershey's World of Chocolate and our stay at Hershey Lodge.

We're planning to go back for a longer stay to enjoy Hershey Park, Hershey Gardens, ZooAmerica, and more.

Plus Gettysburg is just a short distance away (we stopped there for lunch), so we're going to tack on a few days there to appreciate some American history.

There's tons to do in this small area, and I'd love to help you plan a vacation there too.

Contact me today if this spot is on your bucket list.

Here's a vital tip for those going to Disneyland Park! Peter Pan's Flight is not part of the Genie+ system! For anyone f...
06/14/2024

Here's a vital tip for those going to Disneyland Park! Peter Pan's Flight is not part of the Genie+ system! For anyone familiar with Magic Kingdom in Florida, you know how important getting a Lightning Lane can be for Peter Pan's Flight. However, in California, that is not an option. Be sure to account for this in your park planning - go early, go just before park closing, or be prepared for a lengthy wait.

Happy World Oceans Day!! There's so many ways to enjoy the ocean! What's your favorite?
06/09/2024

Happy World Oceans Day!! There's so many ways to enjoy the ocean! What's your favorite?

Tip Tuesday - Get to the water parks early or stay late for the best experience!! Just like the dry parks, water park ca...
06/04/2024

Tip Tuesday - Get to the water parks early or stay late for the best experience!! Just like the dry parks, water park capacity peaks mid-day. If you can arrive early, you can snag your lounge chair or enjoy shorter waits before the crowds arrive. Another great option is to take a leisurely morning or hit a theme park in the morning, and then head to the water park in the afternoon (especially if you have a ticket that allows multiple water park visits). The last few hours that the park is open tend to get quieter as people begin to leave for their evening plans.

Tip Tuesday - Last week, I mentioned that some hotel shops have groceries. Well here's a pro tip to save some money if y...
05/28/2024

Tip Tuesday - Last week, I mentioned that some hotel shops have groceries. Well here's a pro tip to save some money if you want to prepare a lot of your meals in your room. You can have groceries delivered to your hotel. Big brands like Amazon Prime as well as local suppliers like Orlando Grocery Express will deliver your grocery orders to bell services at your hotel (except All-Star Music, which has delivery lockers). You can then pick up your groceries from bell services, or for a small fee, bell services will bring them right to your room.

Fantasmic is back at Disneyland Park this week!! This fan-favorite nighttime spectacular returns May 24th on the Rivers ...
05/22/2024

Fantasmic is back at Disneyland Park this week!! This fan-favorite nighttime spectacular returns May 24th on the Rivers of America.

Dreamworks Land opens soon at Universal Orlando Resort! Meet Shrek in his swamp. Ride the Trollercoaster. Meet Po and pl...
05/22/2024

Dreamworks Land opens soon at Universal Orlando Resort! Meet Shrek in his swamp. Ride the Trollercoaster. Meet Po and play in a water play area at Po's Kung Fu Training Camp. And enjoy the all-new show Imagination Celebration!

This land opens June 14, and as a BONUS, Universal Studio's new night-time show CineSational and Hogwarts Always (the newest night-time lights show on the Hogwarts castle) debut the same day! This summer is a great time to visit Universal Orlando Resort!!

Tip Tuesday - At both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, you'll find at least one shop at each hotel. Did y...
05/21/2024

Tip Tuesday - At both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, you'll find at least one shop at each hotel. Did you know, these shops aren't just for souveniers? Each one has a sundries section with essentials you may have forgotten, like medicine, sunscreen, and bandaids.

Here's a pro tip - the shops at villa hotels also have a small grocery section because those hotels have rooms with full kitchens. If you're looking to make some meals in your room, these hotels can help outfit you with some basic staples like bread, milk, and butter along with frozen meals and other grocery items.

Sometimes I plan vacations that I would hate to go on. I consider this one of my special skills! Why? Because not everyo...
05/20/2024

Sometimes I plan vacations that I would hate to go on. I consider this one of my special skills! Why? Because not everyone has the same likes, interests, budgets, or tastes.

I recognize that everyone is different, and I've honed my skills at providing advice based on my expert knowledge COMBINED with each client's needs and wants.

Sometimes I wish I could hide inside my client's suitcase and tag along. Sometimes, you couldn't pay me to go on the vacation.

Direct message me today to start planning YOUR dream vacation, whether I like it or not! 😉

My husband just returned from a cruise to the Bahamas, and all of his pictures are making me long to go back!! Who's rea...
05/17/2024

My husband just returned from a cruise to the Bahamas, and all of his pictures are making me long to go back!! Who's ready for a land or sea escape into paradise? Message me today to learn more!

Tip Tuesday - There are three roles you may be assigned aboard Millenium Falcon: Smuggler's Run: Pilot, Gunner, Engineer...
05/14/2024

Tip Tuesday - There are three roles you may be assigned aboard Millenium Falcon: Smuggler's Run: Pilot, Gunner, Engineer. Pilots are the most engaging as you actually control the vehicle movement. Gunner has minor skill required for firing on a target, and engineers essentially sit in the back and push buttons when they light up. Although engineer is the least engaging position, it is the best choice if you worry about motion sickness (you also may want to think twice about letting two kids be your pilots if you want to avoid motion sickness).

It's official!! Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens in Magic Kingdom on June 28th!
05/13/2024

It's official!! Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens in Magic Kingdom on June 28th!

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, stepmoms, and others filling the mom role! And to those who forgot to get mom something, message me to plan a getaway with or for mom this year!!

Congratulations to Samantha Madnick for winning my Virtual Cruise Night giveaway!! Thank you to everyone who attended! I...
05/05/2024

Congratulations to Samantha Madnick for winning my Virtual Cruise Night giveaway!! Thank you to everyone who attended! I hope you enjoyed the experience. Couldn't make it but still interested in cruising? Send me a DM and we can talk all about cruising and how to get you sailing soon!!

As part of my efforts for more eco-conscious travel, I'm taking the Amtrak Autotrain home. This will be my first experie...
05/05/2024

As part of my efforts for more eco-conscious travel, I'm taking the Amtrak Autotrain home. This will be my first experience, and I'm excited to try something new and investigate a new opportunity for my clients.

May the Fourth be with You!!
05/04/2024

May the Fourth be with You!!

One of my biggest tips for family bliss on vacation. Don't be afraid to split up. My family was tired, so they're stayin...
05/01/2024

One of my biggest tips for family bliss on vacation. Don't be afraid to split up. My family was tired, so they're staying in the room this morning. I'm off to Hollywood Studios to enjoy some Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on my own and pre-game for Star Wars day on Saturday.

05/01/2024

Our virtual cruise event starts in 48 hours. Register now, and join us Thursday night!!

04/29/2024

Is space and the convenience of home high priorities for you? Check out this 2 bedroom villa at at !!

Where are my country fans at? Boots on the Water is a special Norwegian Cruise Line sailing on February 8, 2025 with ton...
04/26/2024

Where are my country fans at? Boots on the Water is a special Norwegian Cruise Line sailing on February 8, 2025 with tons of country singers aboard for a boot scootin good time! Contact me today if you're interested in more information!

04/25/2024

One week from tonight, join me in taking a virtual journey aboard Disney Cruise Line. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the cruise line and the ships. This virtual event will be Thursday, May 2 at 8pm EST.

There will be an incentive for those who book after attending, and I'll also be raffling off a $25 gift card (your choice of Disney, Universal, and Amazon). To be entered into the drawing
1. Register and list me as the agent that invited you
2. Attend the event live
3. Email me within 24 hours of the event with one fun fact or something you found exciting from the event ([email protected])

I hope to see you all there!! Registration link in the comments.

Did you know...
04/25/2024

Did you know...

Want to experience adults only cruising Virgin Voyages but have big loyalty status on another line? For 3 days only, Vir...
04/24/2024

Want to experience adults only cruising Virgin Voyages but have big loyalty status on another line? For 3 days only, Virgin is honoring status with select cruise lines!! Contact me today to see if you qualify.

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