Tara Borland- Smart Moms Travel

22/08/2024

Exactly 1 year ago we started planning this trip! And now it’s finally leaving the group chat today!!
So excited to see all these ladies of 💕💕
Blessed that this is what I get to call “work” too!
Follow along on all our adventures while I get to cross not one but TWO of my bucket list resorts off my list!!

15/08/2024

We have a NEW Universal Orlando Package Offer and it is BETTER THAN EVER! ✨🍽️
🎢Get ready for the vacation package you've been dreaming of:
🤯Up to $1,000 Food & Beverage Card per room!
🏨 4+ nights at amazing Universal Orlando hotels
🎟️ 2-Park or 3-Park tickets for 4 or 5 thrilling days
📷Free 5x7 Souvenir Photo and so much more!
You can EAT, PLAY, and STAY like never before! From full-service restaurants to quick bites, this promo adds flavor to every Universal adventure! 🌟This is the Universal Orlando package you've been asking for - now it's here! 🍕🍔🍨
· Booking Window: Starts today!
· Travel Window: November 7, 2024 through April 10, 2025
· Blockout Dates: December 20, 2024 - January 4, 2025
Reach out to me today and lets get you some pricing!

12/08/2024

🥳Have you heard of D23?? I heard someone describe it this past weekend as the "Super Bowl" for all Disney Fans!🥳
Over the weekend Disney's Annual D23 Expo took place in Anaheim and Saturday night we got ALL the announcements for all the new things coming to the parks and Disney Cruise Line in the coming years!!!
Below is just the list of the NEW THINGS in the works to arrive at DISNEY WORLD!
I was screaming, jumping up and down like a little girl and laughing as I was watching all of the announcements come in last night.
What is the ONE thing you are most excited about coming to Disney World in the next few years?!?!
(P.S. I couldn't even fit them all on this list! 🤯)

03/08/2024

And just like that, July is gone and August is here. And for the first time in 11 years, I don't have the "August Scaries". Teacher friends, you know what I'm talking about! 😉
So grateful for another incredible month, that even included some new booking Destinations, repeat clients coming back for more trips, and one lucky family who will be sailing on Disney's newest ship in February!
Here's what I booked for all my amazing families in July:
Disney World:
🚗Art of Animation Cars Suite
🦒Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Package + Dining
🎨Art of Animation Family Suite Package
MVMCP Tickets x 10
4 Park Magic Tickets x 2
Discover Disney FL Resident Tickets x 3
Disneyland:
Disneyland Good Neighbor Package Cambria Inn & Suites
Disney Cruise Line:
7 Night Disney Treasure Western Caribbean Cruise
Other:
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, San Diego
Mears Connect Transportation to Disney World
ScooterBug Double Stroller Rental
As always a big THANK YOU to all of my clients for allowing me to help you travel the world! Now onto August!

31/07/2024

I'm forever thankful for all the families I get to meet in this incredible job! The W Family was no exception! It was a pleasure looking at both on and offsite options for them and weighing the advantages of both. So glad you were so happy in the end staying right in the Disney bubble onsite!
Thanks for your find words Renee, it was truly a pleasure planning your Disney World Vacation with you!
Want to leave your own review? Don't forget you can review right on my Facebook Business page here! Otherwise check out my site here for more ways to review and share your experiences: https://pages.letsdisney.com/referafriendtotara

02/07/2024

Up bright and early getting Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets on this rainy Tuesday!!
That’s right MVMCP tickets and Jollywood Night Party tickets officially went on sale for guests staying at a Disney World resort today!!
We would love to help you snag your Christmas party tickets!
Party dates for MVMCP are as follows:
🎄November: 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
🎅🏻December: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20
Party Dates for Jollywood Nights:
🤶🏻November: 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
❄️December: 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
Did you know that even if you didn’t use a travel agent to book your whole trip, that we can still help you book party tickets or regular tickets?!? That means you can still get all our amazing resources for booked clients!
Let us help you snag these magical exclusive party tickets! Just comment below and one of us will reach out!!
Have you been to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party or Jollywood Nights before?!?

12/06/2024

The time has come!! We are off to Disney World tonight!!
We will be spending the next 3 nights at my favorite Disney World resort, Beach Club!!! Then it’s off to Anna Maria for the rest of our trip!
If you want to follow along for all the fun, come find me over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/momandthemouse71?igsh=cG55MGRqOWZtanMw&utm_source=qr
Would you be brave enough to go in the Florida heat of summer time?!?

09/05/2024

Did you know that I run a Facebook Group for all things Disney planning?
✨It’s our 2K Member Giveaway!!!! ✨
Smart Type A Moms Plan Disney is celebrating 2,000 members strong and giving away an amazing prize pack to ONE lucky Member to Celebrate!
Our winner will receive a brand new Toy Story Loungefly, a Disney x BaubleBar Mickey Key Chain and Earrings!
How to Enter:
1. Like this Post
2. Comment below with your Favorite Disney Movie
2. Join our group Smart Type A Moms Plan Disney
3. And Find the official Giveaway post inside the group to enter!
📆 Giveaway Ends: May 16, 2024 at 8pm EST
Don’t miss your chance to head into your next Disney trip in Style!
Winner must be a member of the Smart Type A Moms Plan Disney group.
**This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook, Disney, Loungefly, Baublebar or Smart Moms Travel.**

05/05/2024

I blinked and April was gone! Can't believe it's already May and almost the end of the school year!
While April may have gone by quickly, I had the opportunity to book tons of incredible travel last month! So many families heading out on summer trips and already getting ready for their holiday season travel too!
Here's what I booked in April...
Disney World:
📽️All Star Movies Package
🎨Art of Animation Finding Nemo Family Suite Package + Dining
🌲Wilderness Lodge Resort Package + Dining x 2
🐻Boulder Ridge Villa Package
🏖️Caribbean Beach Resort Package
🐎Saratoga Springs Resort Villa Package
🏨Hilton Buena Vista Palace Resort
🎟️4 Day, 4 Park Magic Tickets x 6

Disneyland:
🎡Cambria Hotel and Suites Good Neighbor Package

Other:
🚌Mears Connect Airport Transportation
THANK YOU for another incredible month and for trusting me to plan your vacations to Disney and beyond!
Looking for FREE vacation planning help? Remember not only can I book Disney, but All inclusive resorts, cruise vacations, and any other trip. Nothing is too big or too small! Let me help you take the stress out of travel planning so you can sit back and enjoy!

04/04/2024

Are you a Disney Visa Card Holder?!?
Well we have some rumblings about a new FREE Dining promotion coming your way for stays in July, September and December 2024 at Walt Disney World!!
Not a Disney Visa cardholder yet, no problem, sign up here:
https://www.referyourchasecard.com/200m/DMXVAQMKP0
More details to follow on April 9th when the promotion officially becomes available to book! But you are not going to want to miss this!
Note packages must include a 4 night/4 day package with park hopper tickets in order to qualify for the free dining.

As soon as I know more I'll send another update!

02/03/2024

Well another month has come to an end. February felt like it flew by and Disney dropped a big surprise on us to end the month! So excited for all the new 2025 Disney Vacations to come!
Here's what I booked this past month...
🎥All Star Movies Package
🏖️Caribbean Beach Resort Package
🏖️Caribbean Beach Room Only
🐊Port Orleans Riverside Resort
🎆 Disneyland Hotel Package
🚢 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise on the Disney Fantasy
☀️ Element Hotel Miami x 2
🚍 Mears Connect Transportation x3
🚘 Happy Limo Transportation
Thanks to all of my amazing clients for booking with me! It was another incredible month and I'm SO EXCITING for all the new destinations I've been busy quoting already for this month!
I have a bigggg feeling that March is going to be one to remember. And it will officially mark 3 years as a Travel Agent with Smart Moms!

26/02/2024

In true Disney Fashion, Disney completely SURPRISED US today!!!
Disney World is officially opening up most of 2025 packages and hotel reservations for 2025 starting TOMORROW, February 27, 2024!!!!
Along with this major announcement, Disney has stated that 2025 packages will also receive FREE waterpark passes for their check in day!
Are you ready for Disney World in 2025?!? Send me a dm or comment below and lets chat!!!

But I do need a few of those details to get you on your magical, memory-making trip. Please fill this out so we can know more about you! After you fill this out, I’ll reach out with some follow-up questions to make sure I am planning a trip tailored to your family. My goal is to learn about you, y...

03/02/2024

January certainly started the year off right! And I can’t thank my clients enough for all their support!
This month I had the pleasure to help 16 different families, from 12 different states, book their dream vacations!!! 🎉
Because of them I officially hit $1 million in lifetime bookings!! I still can’t believe it! 💕🥹
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Here’s what I booked…
🎬All-Star Movies Package X 2
🎶All-Star Music Package
🚗Art of Animation Cars Family Suite Package
🧜‍♀️Art of Animation Little Mermaid Package
🏝️Caribbean Beach Resort Package X 2
🪩Pop Century Resort Package X 2
🐊Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Package X 3
🏕️Fort Wilderness Resort – Campsites Package X 1
🎟️Disney World Tickets X 1

🚢Royal Caribbean 10 day Cruise X 1
👷Legoland Orlando Package X 1
👙☀️Sandals Grande St Lucian X 1

Thank you again for all your love and support! I’m so thankful for each and every one of you!
Drop an emoji if you see your trip mentioned above! Now onto the next month!!

13/01/2024

I truly can’t believe it! As of this morning I have officially hit $1 million is lifetime bookings since becoming an agent with Smart Moms!! 🥹
And all I can say is THANK YOU to all the incredible families that I have met and have had the pleasure to help plan magical vacations these past nearly 3 years!
I have truly found what I love doing and it is an honor and privilege to be trusted by all of you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
And of course thanks to my family, to the best team leader, Jillian, and all my amazing Disney besties that I have met along the way!! Couldn’t imagine life without you all in it now!!!
And I’m just getting started! Here’s to the next million!

02/01/2024

Calling all Disney+ streaming service subscribers!!!
You are NOT going to want to MISS the BIG NEWS tomorrow!!!
Disney is releasing a promotion that is out of this world!!!!! I'm not officially allowed to share details yet, but OMG it's a GOOD ONE!
And not only is there one but TWO promotions coming tomorrow!
If you have been at all considering Disney World in 2024, now is your chance to SAVE BIG!!
Send me a message, comment below or email me at [email protected] and we can chat more!!

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!!
We had to shift gears pretty quickly today as our morning around the Christmas tree, because we are off to FLORIDA and Disney World tonight!!
We will have a quick sleep over at my parents winter condo tonight then it’s off to Disney World tomorrow for our first ever Club Level Experience at Coronado Springs Resort!
Can’t wait to take you all along with me this week as we navigate the busiest but most magical time of year in Disney World!
To see even more of our day to day, you can also find me over on Instagram
Hope you all are having a Merry Christmas!! 💕🥰

01/10/2023

I have been living the dream and learning ALL THE THINGS for you this weekend at our First Annual Smart Moms Travel conference at Disneys Contemporary Resort this weekend!!
Can’t wait to share all the exciting things coming!
Thank you for supporting me and this side business! I wouldn’t be here without all my amazing clients!

04/09/2023

August was truly and unforgettable month in so many ways! And I can’t thank all of my clients enough! Not only did I get to experience my first Rewards Trip on the Disney Wish, but I booked some pretty fun and amazing things for all of you as well!
Here’s what I booked in August…
🌴Caribbean Beach Package
🎨 Art of Animation Package
🏖️ Beach Club Package
💕 Drury Disney Springs Packages x2
🎄Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party x4
🎃Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party x9
🎢 Loews Royal Pacific Universal Package
👋🏻 Fairfield Inn Disneyland package
💦 Cambria Suites Disneyland Package x2
👙Beaches Negril Family Vacation
🧀 Hyatt Green Bay WI
Thank you for another amazing month and thank you for allowing me to help you plan such fun and unique trips for you all!
Now onto the next month and back to school tomorrow!! 🎉

23/08/2023

🚨Sound the alarms!!! 🚨
The wait is finally over… Disneyland is opening 2024 DATES! 🎉 🎉
You heard that right, if you were hoping to spend some time at the Happiest Place on Earth in 2024, you are in luck!
2024 officially opens up on August 24th, that’s this THURSDAY!!
If you’re ready to start planning or lock in your dates, click the link below or send me a message and I would love to chat more! ⬇️
Https://pages.letsdisney.com/disney-trip-questionnaire-tara-borland ❤️
#2024

17/07/2023

I’ve tried to type and retype this, but nothing sounds “just right”. All I can say is THANK YOU!! 💕
It was announced at our agency meeting that last month I officially surpassed $750,000 in lifetime bookings. And not only did I pass it, but blew past it! 🥹🙏🏻
So thank you to all of my families who have trusted me to help you plan your vacations the past two years. I’m forever grateful for your trust and confidence in me. And dang has it been Fun!!!!
Thanks to my own family, for believing in me and allowing me to work at all hours of the day! Thank you to LJ and everyone at Smart Moms Travel! We are truly one amazing tribe and I couldn’t have gotten here without you all!
Now let’s go ahead and crush my next big goal!! The sky is the limit and as one fearless leader recently said “We are just getting started!” 😍😉

01/07/2023

June was truly a month to remember and I owe it all to you!!! It was my highest booked month since starting with this business and I can’t thank you all enough for trusting me to help you make these magical memories with your families!! 💕
My clients came from 12 different states this past month all across the US!
Here’s what I booked for them…
🌲Wilderness Lodge package x 2
🐊Port Orleans Riverside Package
🎶All Star Music Package x 3
🏎️Art Of Animation Package x 2
🪀Pop Century Package x 4
🚝Contemporary Resort package x 2
🏀All Star Sports Package
🌴Caribbean Beach Resort Package x 4
🌺Polynesian Resort
🏨Drury Hotel Package Disney Springs
🎟️4 day 4 park Magic Tickets x 6
🎃Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party x 2
🎅🏻Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party x3
All I can say is thank you, from the bottom of my heart!
Now let’s go make July even more magical! ✨

29/06/2023

Who is all going to be celebrating the Holidays in Disney World this year?!?
Well if you said yes, this post is for you!!
As of this morning, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and the new Jollywood Nights tickets have gone on sale for all guests staying on property this Christmas season!
If you aren't staying on site, no worries, tickets go on sale for you next week!
Check out the dates of the different parties being offered below!
But be sure to reach out to your Smart Moms TA if you are interested in booking tickets. If you don't have a Smart Moms TA, I would love to chat and help you plan that magical holiday vacation!
These parties combined with the great Disney+ and regular room rate promotions for November and most of December would make for some magical Christmas memories this winter!
Feel free to send me a DM or click the link below for FREE planning help with your next Disney vacation and beyond!
https://pages.letsdisney.com/disney-trip-questionnaire-tara-borland

21/06/2023

Calling all you messy bun Moms who don't always have it all together months in advance.... Disney needs you this Summer!
Yep, it’ll be hot.
Not gonna lie.
We were just there Father's Day Weekend and the crowds were AMAZING!
But Disney is lowering prices this summer in an effort to entice families to travel.
This means two things:
1️⃣Low crowds
2️⃣Low costs
That means you need less time in the parks to have the same amount of fun. Short wait times.
That means more time at the pool. Less days of tickets needed. More relaxing!
Let’s just run the numbers and see if it’ll work for you and your family this Summer!

But I do need a few of those details to get you on your magical, memory-making trip. Please fill this out so we can know more about you! After you fill this out, I’ll reach out with some follow-up questions to make sure I am planning a trip tailored to your family. My goal is to learn about you, y...

19/06/2023

It was a magical vacation and an amazing last few days at Disney to top it all off!! 😍
Let’s get your family to Disney this summer with all the amazing room promotions, ticket promotions and incredible crowds!!

12/06/2023

Off we go again!
Who is ready to follow along?!?
Remember to hop on over to my Instagram to watch our day to day adventures!

28/05/2023

🚨REMINDER: Just 3 More Days!!!!🚨
Hope Everyone is having an amazing Memorial Day Weekend!!
Just wanted to put out my friendly reminder that Disney World 2024 Vacation packages AND Dining Plans are going to open up in just 3 DAYS, May 31st!
If you aren't already working with another Smart Moms agents and would like to chat about how I could help you plan your 2024 Disney Vacation, please don't hesitate to reach out!
I've already got my clients and their custome quotes ready to go for Wednesday morning! If you want to be in on this, simply reach out and I would be happy to help get you and your family to Disney in 2024 (or 2023 😉).
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Have an amazing rest of your Long weekend!
Fill out this short form if you are ready to get started now: https://pages.letsdisney.com/disney-trip-questionnaire-tara-borland

16/05/2023

I'm starting to feel like Disney is BEGGING us to visit Disney this summer! 🤣
🚨Disney just released NEW ticket offers for the summer!🚨
If you’re considering a trip, now 👏🏻 is 👏🏻the 👏🏻 time!
Comment below and I'll help you get it sorted out! (Also ICYMI 2024 will be releasing at the end of the month!)
🎟️4-Park Magic Ticket: Beginning May 23, 2023
4-day, 4-Park Magic Ticket for $99 per day plus tax ($396 total plus tax), which includes one day of admission to each of the four theme parks (for a total of 4 admissions, on 4 separate days). No theme park reservations are needed.
🎟️Florida Resident Disney Summer Magic Ticket Beginning May 16, 2023
Choose from a 4-day ticket for $58 per day plus tax ($229 total plus tax) or a 3-day ticket for $70 per day plus tax ($209 total plus tax). With this ticket, advance theme park reservations are required and are subject to availability!

But I do need a few of those details to get you on your magical, memory-making trip. Please fill this out so we can know more about you! After you fill this out, I’ll reach out with some follow-up questions to make sure I am planning a trip tailored to your family. My goal is to learn about you, y...

08/05/2023

ARE YOU READY FOR ALL THE DISNEY NEWS THAT THEY JUST DROPPED?!? Here's the first of many announcements released today....
🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁
The moment we have all been waiting for since Disney has re-opened post-Covid…
DISNEY DINING PLANS ARE RETURNING in 2024
Do not sleep on this! When dates release for next year 5/31, your favorite travel planner is going to be inundated with requests for help booking! Reach out to me today and let’s start the planning now!!
Is your family team Dining plan or no dining plan?!?! I'm always curious peoples varying opinions on this!

02/04/2023

What an amazing Birthday Month it’s been! I’m so thankful for all the new and returning clients I got to help book this month! Here’s what I got to book this month…
🚢Royal Caribbean Alaskan Adventure x7
🛳️ Disney Wish Bahama Cruise
🪀Disney’s Pop Century Resort x 2
🏕️Disney’s Fort Wilderness Camp Ground
🛏️ Disney Good Neighbor Hotel Springhill
🧜‍♀️Disney’s Art of Animation Little Mermaid Room
🎆Disneyland Hotel
🪄 Universal Hollywood (CA)
🌲 Disney’s Copper Creek Villas
🎥 Disney’s All Star Movies
🚍 MEARS Connect and Happy Limo
👩‍🦼ScooterBug
Thank you for an absolutely fun and incredible month! Can’t wait to be down in Disney World TOMORROW NIGHT to celebrate that and HEA and Tron reopening!
If you are interested in free vacation planning help, send me a message or tap the link in my bio, I would love to help! 💕🙏🏻

24/03/2023

Dreaming of setting sail on the open seas in the Summer of 2024?
‼️Disney Cruise 🚢 Line Summer 2024 Itineraries have been released ‼️
Looking to relax in the Caribbean, Bahamas, or Bermuda? 🏝️☀️
See the glaciers and wildlife in Alaska? 🧊🐻‍❄️
Hop around ancient European cities in the Mediterranean? 🧳
Hang out with the kangaroos🦘, koalas 🐨, and wild dingos?
Island hop in Hawaii? 🌺🍍
I can help you get to any of the above locations and more! Reach out and let’s chat or comment below!!