Kristi Sullivan, an Affiliate of Academy Travel

15/04/2024

Last day, best day!
Finishing up our trip at our favorite park.

08/03/2024

It’s been an amazing start to 2024 & I wanted to take a minute to re-introduce myself.

I’m Kristi Sully. I’m a wife, mom, former Kindergarten teacher & fan of all things involving systems & strategy.

Some of my very favorite childhood memories were from family vacations. When I started planning my family’s vacations, I saw the amount of work that goes into travel.

For 4 years I’ve gotten to partner with families to take the stress out of planning vacations by combining my love for magical destinations, education background & knack for event coordination & systems. I love that I can offer these services at no additional cost to guests.

My original focus was on Walt Disney World, but had expanded to Disney Cruise Line, Universal Parks & Resorts & Disney destinations around the World. If I do not specialize in what you are looking for, I can match you with someone who does.

What magical destinations are you traveling to this year?

21/02/2024

Give me traveling the world & greeting characters.

EPCOT has a reputation of being known as an adult park, but there are so many experiences for kids. Let’s take the World Showcase part of the park as an example.

Did you know while you sip & stroll around the world at EPCOT, your kids can:

✨meet over 10 different characters
✨stop in all 11 different KidCot spots to pick up an international memento
✨play multiple interactive games with Huey, Dewey & Louie on the play Disney parks app
✨enjoy 3 rides for the whole family
✨break out their dance moves listening to a live Mariachi band
✨explore an exhibit about Disneyland in Hong Kong & Shanghai
✨learn about the origins of Thor & Loki in Nordic mythology
✨take a break playing on drums in African outpost
✨be mesmerized by a miniature German village & train set
✨watch jugglers & mimes in Italy
✨take an air conditioned break & listen to the voices of liberty
✨explore a Zen garden
✨toss coins in a fountain
✨make your way through an English garden maze
✨take photos in an English phone booth
✨have room to run near waterfalls in Canada

01/02/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Five immersive worlds. One amazing theme park. Universal Epic Universe opens
2025 at Universal Orlando Resort.

16/11/2023

Parades, Potter, Grinchmas & a holiday gift 🎁 for those who book with me November 7-30.

Christmas at Universal Orlando will begin tomorrow. With regular park entrance, guests can enjoy a Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, a fully decked out Wizarding World & Seuss Landing with all the Grinchmas details you could want… including a Who-liday Spectacular starring the Grinch.

The best part- It is not too late to enjoy the festivities this year and guests who book a minimum vacation package amount with me this month for travel before the end of the year will receive a $50 Universal gift card to use while you travel.

I highly recommend using it on all the hot butterbeer you can drink.

14/11/2023

The holidays are in full force at Walt Disney World & it is not too late to give the gift of travel for 2024 or even plan a trip to soak up the magic in Florida or on Disney Cruise Line this holiday season.

02/10/2023

Happy Anniversary (+ 1 day) EPCOT & Magic Kingdom!

Here are a few snapshots of my memories in the parks. I love being part of your trips because I know these are memories that will stick. I can remember things about my trips to the parks as a preschooler, kid & tween.

26/09/2023

97 days left to travel this year! It’s not too late to plan a 2023 trip.

Plan.kristisully.com

18/09/2023

Time for another kind of magic.

I’ll be at Universal Orlando for the next 3 days & will share all about the new Minion Land, some of my favorites from other areas of the park as well as some Universal hotel tours.

05/09/2023

I never really wanted to cruise…

And now that I have, I cannot wait to sail again, take my kids, discover new ships, revisit familiar ships, sail with friends, explore new ports and soak up where magic meets the sea.

I can help you do the same. Get started at plan.kristisully.com.

31/08/2023

Thinking about a Disney cruise & not sure where to start?

I’ll walk you through it step-by-step. Here are 3 questions you can start thinking about now before we chat.

29/08/2023

The magic is still here.

One of the best & most simple surprises that has been added in recent years is the Character Caravan. We don’t always see it, but when we do it is magic.

There is a van with 2-3 characters that stops by resorts. There isn’t a posted schedule or route, so it is truly a joy-filled surprise when you see it. On this day we were not in parks & were simply visiting a resort gift shop. We saw Goofy, Pluto & Donald come walking into the lobby & got the best character interactions of our trip.

29/08/2023

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29/08/2023

Are you ready to minimize the stress & maximize the magic on your next vacation?

We can get your quote, choose your trip, add in details & have you ready to travel.

Get started at plan.kristisully.com.

09/05/2023

✨Back at my home office after a week of training & working a little from make-shift offices in the Magic Kingdom, by Disney's Boardwalk Inn Resort pool & aboard the Disney Wish.

If you have been waiting on a quote for Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Universal or beyond… watch your inbox this week as I play catch up.

If you are ready to begin planning your vacation, visit plan.kristisully.com to begin working towards your next magical adventure.

I am currently booking:
✨2023 at Walt Disney World (2024 opens up May 31)
⚓️ 2023- summer 2024 on Disney Cruise Line
👑 2023 at Disneyland in California
🌐 2023 & 2024 at Universal Orlando Resort
🌺 2023 at Disney’s Aulani in Hawaii
⭐️2023 at the Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser
🗺️ 2023 & 2024 around the world with Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions

02/02/2023

Same service. Same me. Same company. Just a new email 🤍

I’ve been using this new email since August so you may already have it saved, but if not, save it soon. My old email is officially phasing out.

12/12/2022

What is the best length of cruise?

Going in to last week, this was something I wanted to evaluate. Initially I wanted a 4-night & we ended up on a 5-night sailing.

I really loved the length of 5 nights. Disney cruises have 3 nights of live musicals & a 5 night gave us 2 nights that were a little more chill (arrival day & pirate night) without cramming in a must we show. 5-nights was also long enough to get a good feel for the ship & do our top priorities while still allowing time for slowing down with naps, long meals & getting to know new friends.

With that said, I have a 3 night coming up in the spring & am super interested in a 7 night with the extras like Pixar Day at Sea & some of the itineraries that visit more locations.

10/12/2022

⚓️ Disney Cruise Line…. Say hello to your newest fan.

Just walked off the Disney Dream after 5 nights in the Caribbean & I was absolutely blown away.

This “I’m not interested in cruising” girl is now looking through 2023 & early 2024 itineraries to pick another sailing.

08/09/2022

It is Disney+ Day & two new promos are available to Disney+ subscribers both at Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line.

Walt Disney World
Select Travel: December 11-25, 2022
Save up to 20% off your stay

Disney Cruise Line:
Select Sailing: January-April 2023
Third and fourth guests sail free with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom on select Disney Cruise Line voyages.

08/09/2022

Are you a Disney+ subscriber?
Do you want to set sail with Disney Cruise Line in January-April 2023 with an awesome deal?

Beginning tomorrow (September 8, 2022) Disney+ subscribers can a book special offer for Disney Cruise Line.

As a special offer for Disney+ subscribers, third and fourth guests sail free with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom on select Disney Cruise Line voyages!

Email me at [email protected] to get started.

This offer available for select staterooms and sailings on the Disney Magic, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy departing Jan. - April 2023 and does not include taxes, fees and port expenses for each guest, which are due at time of final payment. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited.

The following sailings are NOT eligible for this offer:
Disney Magic: Jan. 2 & March 13, 2023
Disney Dream: Jan. 2 & April 10, 2023
Disney Fantasy: March 11 & 25, 2023

03/05/2022

There is no better way to celebrate than to shout THANK YOU to each of the 100+ traveled trips that have trusted me, all the ones that have booked & are in the planning process with me, those on my ever growing 2023 wait list & so many that have recommended my services to their family & friends.

I could not do this job without the support of so many.

I love that I get to play a small part in creating memories for your families & friends.

23/12/2021

Have a trip booked, but aren't sure how to "gift" it? Here are some fun ideas & printables that work for any time of the year.

https://kristisully.weebly.com/planning/how-to-gift-a-trip

As my kids get older, gifting experiences over more stuff has become something that is more & more appealing. I love the idea of creating memories over clutter. I cannot tell you what I got for...

04/12/2021

In order to fulfill my services to current travelers, provide excellent service to new clients already on my calendar & reserve some time with my family over the holidays, I am not taking any more new clients until January.

Please go ahead & grab a spot on my calendar so we can get started with your plans in the new year.

https://msha.ke/magicaltipsandtrips/

If you were planning to gift a trip for Christmas, stayed tuned for some ideas for doing that. We can get you on the calendar for January & you can still give this gift.

If we have already been emailing about plans, had a call or you are already on my calendar for December, you will still be getting everything on the same time table we discussed.

Let’s Start Planning

18/11/2021

Two years ago I sat under that green umbrella in the middle of Toy Story Land & submitted my application to become a travel agent.

Over the last 2 years you have blown me away with how you have trusted me & told others about me. Thank you for letting me minimize the stress & maximize the Magic on your trips! I cannot wait to see where I get to help you go in year 3.

15/06/2021

More Magic is returning to Disney parks next month!

🎆Magic Kingdom & EPCOT beginning July 1
🎆Disneyland beginning July 4

10/06/2021

Do you know about Rise of the Resistance at Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios?

I love getting photos like this from clients… because it means they got a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group.

This attraction is a completely immersive experience that makes you feel like you are part of the Resistance. You don’t even have to be a Star Wars fan or know what “the Resistance” is to appreciate how awesome this ride is.

To get a boarding group, you will use the MyDisneyExperience app to try to join a group. The groups go fast, so make sure you know how the process works. If you are my client, I have a guide with tips & a video of what the process looks like for you.

Thank you for sending me this picture during your experience this week.

28/05/2021

The World’s Magical Celebration begins in October & goes through early 2023. When are you hoping to be there to celebrate?

26/05/2021

Have you ever considered a split stay at Disney resorts?

A split stay is where you stay at more than one resort over the course of your trip.

One of the most popular split stays I book is one with time at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Who can resist those balcony views over the savanna?

More on the pros & cons of split stays are in stories & highlights.

04/02/2021

What is your favorite Pixar movie?

Whether you can locate every pizza planet truck Easter egg in all 23 full length movies or just love Woody & Buzz, there is Pixar fun in every Disney park (and even at a few resorts.)

Checkout stories to find out where you can find your favorite characters represented.