Thomas Rippy, An Affiliate of Academy Travel

27/02/2024

2025 dates!

25/02/2024

A day at Disney while staying at Universal.

25/02/2024

25/02/2024

Wonderful weekend get-a-way at Sapphire Falls at Universal Studios Florida. We are on the top of agencies that book for Universal Studios. They have specials going on throughout the year!

14/01/2024

Great to meet the cast!

25/12/2023

Setting up a group river cruise for the German Christmas Markets in 2024! Dec 21, 2024. 7 nights from Amsterdam to Switzerland!

25/12/2023

Wonderful trip on the Carnival Vista followed by some Disney time. This ship is getting some nice touch ups in a few weeks. I have some clients going on it after the dry dock is complete. New paint job and more.

20/11/2023

Carnival is one of the many lines I specialize with. It is not the favorite for all cruisers, but they are the largest line for a reason. I have been on over 27 of their cruises and counting. I keep coming back because they offer a nice product within a reasonable price. Their food is really good. (Main dining is a hit and miss on all large ships.) I am also a fan of the cruise industry, so I love pretty much all of the lines. Each one offers something different. Each line has their strengths, weaknesses, and target audience. I am fortunate to have been added to the Rest of the World program through Academy, so I am excited to have increased access to so many products. Disney, Holland, Princess, Celebrity, Viking, Royal, Silver Sea, Windstar, Norwegian, Carnival, MSC, Avalon, and more. Excited about the River Cruises!

13/11/2023

Wonderful adventure planning and putting on another band trip. This time with Walt Disney World’s Imagination Campus! Success!

16/10/2023

Mickey’s not So Scary Halloween Party is a must for Disney fans!

14/10/2023

Disney’s Pop Century Resort is a nice value resort that is a sister to The Art of Animation. The thing that makes these resorts special is their access to the Skyliner. Easy access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. The rooms are pretty standard with nice grounds. A great on property choice for those on a budget! Brent Rippy

20/06/2023

Wonderful Visit at Disney’s Aulani Resort!

14/06/2023

Disney's Polynesian Resorts is something really special! Exciting to see the expansion come to life. One of my favorite Disney resorts with easy access to the parks. It is meant for that special family trip where you want a balance of resort and park time. Great for multigenerational families!

27/04/2023

Some pictures from our trip this past weekend! things have changed from the 50th Birthday of WDW to Disney’s 100th. The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is a wonderful time to visit.

11/02/2023

Disney’s Fantasmic was wonderful!!!

11/02/2023

Wonderful Chorus and Orchestra group at Universal Studios!!! SO Proud of these kids! Fun time planning this one!

11/02/2023

What a weekend! Put together a band, chorus, orchestra trip for 300 people. 90 rooms, 6 buses, and 2 Universal Studios STARS event performances! Very fortunate to help put this together!

16/01/2023

Disney Weekend to see how things are going! Art of Animation. Train is going. Tron is being tested. Nice buzz about positive leadership change at Disney. Oh, a rocket launch too!

20/12/2022

Our recent trip to Disney's Coronado Springs. This is a monstrous resort with beautiful pool areas around the park. (The main pool - pyramid is very nice - not in these pictures. See previous trip.) The main tower has one of the best restaurants with a view of the entire Disney World Parks area. I recommend this resort for certain travel needs and situations. Please do not go into Disney blindly. I know I can help make your trip a wonderful one by learning your expectations, needs, and visions for a rememberable vacation.

20/12/2022

Here are some images of our cruise this past weekend on the Disney Wish. Wonderful weekend get-a-way! Several pictures from around the ship and the three themed restaurants that you visit during your vacation. Beautiful ship with so many things to do. A large theater for the three production shows along with two separate movie theaters for current movies that are currently showing at theaters.

06/11/2022

Last week’s Disney weekend. Great time to book for the Winter and Spring!

25/08/2022

Disney Cruise! The Disney Wish is out, but there are some nice deals on the Disney Dream out of Miami! https://youtu.be/esHGMjAtkjU

15/08/2022

Disney plans are coming up. Disney World, Disney Wish, and Disney's Aulani Hawaii resort! Book Hawaii now to get a villa!!! They are going fast!

19/07/2022

Christmas is always a wonderful time to visit Disney and Universal Studios. Shannon and I got a surprised appearance in the Disney special back in 2004. (4:11 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4C4cRjUCXc

28/06/2022

We are booked for December - Disney Wish! As an avid cruiser with over 50 cruises, there is something special about Disney. Fireworks, three main dining rooms that you rotate through. Wish will have a Frozen themed one, Ant Man/Marvel themed one, and the final will be Disney 1923. 2 movie theaters! Tons of kid's programs and an adult only dedicated pool and spa area on the aft of the ship. The Star Wars bar (a lot like the skyline bar) will be fun. Star Wars drinks. You will pay more for Disney, but for a weekend get-a-way of 3 nights/4 days, it is amazing! I am posting a video of our 5th time on the Disney Dream. As an Affiliate of Academy Travel for the last year, let me know if I can help with a Disney Vacation, Universal Vacation, or any cruise. Shannon and I have enjoyed being in control of our own travel, and we have already helped several of our family and friends. https://youtu.be/esHGMjAtkjU
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Vacations 4 Cruisers

28/06/2022

Disney Wish is here! Booking for the new ship!

02/06/2022

Disney's Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts have always been one of my favorite resorts. This twin resorts that share pools and center activity/restaurant buildings is basically a mega resort with lots of things to do on campus. The best part for me is the easy boat access to Hollywood Studios and the walk-in back entrance to EPCOT. This is one of those resorts that can be perfect for the couple that wants ease of access to EPCOT - dining with a short walk back and forth to the heart of the World Showcase restaurants. It is perfect for the multi-generational family where some relatives may simply want to chill at the resort and swim while others want to visit the parks. I do not recommend this resort if you do not want to spend any time at the resort, and you want all of your time in the parks. The cost of the resort is not worth it if you are not going to spend time playing on the resort property. I have ideas that can help you choose the best Disney Resort for you and your party/family. Message me if I can help you plan a wonderful Disney World, Disneyland, or Universal Studios Vacation! (I have stayed at almost all of them.)

08/05/2022

The new coaster at Disney World - Epcot - opens officially at the end of the month. Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind! It is in the old Ellen's Universe of Energy building. Let me know if you need help planning a Disney Vacation (Land or Sea) or Universal Studios Vacation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llx9KkJB_3M

Front row ride-through POV of EPCOT's new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

20/01/2022

Shannon and I enjoyed our weekend get-a-way. We were really impressed with Coronado Springs Resort at Disney. I have some great ideas on who this resort is perfect for. Enjoyed our time at the parks.