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Hello there and to all who come to this happy place, welcome! It shouldn’t be this way.

As a travel agent, I help families create memories that will last a lifetime by planning and booking the Disney vacation of their dreams. At Friend Like Me Travel Co., we know that planning your family’s Disney vacation can be overwhelming and intimidating. Choosing the best hotel for your family, arranging park itineraries, booking dining and Fastpass reservations, and ensuring you don’t miss out

on anything can easily go awry as you become overwhelmed with all of the things that need to be done to plan your vacation. This can cause your family’s perfect trip to become one where everyone feels stressed out and overstimulated. When I plan vacations for my guests, they feel excited and at ease as I help them navigate the planning process. I provide a wide range of services including itinerary planning, promotion monitoring, up-to-date information regarding changes in the parks, and support before, during, and after your trip. This allows you to sit back and relax while I put together a vacation package and itinerary that is completely customized to your family’s wants and needs, ensuring you can experience all of the magic that our featured destinations have to offer.

14/11/2024

We added four furry feet to our family 🫶🏻 Riley Ray has turned our world upside down, but she’s definitely showed me that “happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light” 🤍 Jess and I are so excited for what is to come for our little family! P.S. - my apologies for the puppy spam that will grace your feeds from this point forward 🥲

17/10/2024

Such a fun night celebrating Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming trip, the Disney Destiny! This ship is heroes and villains themed featuring the characters pictured (along with many others) and I am SO excited! Our team is sailing on this ship in May 2026 and we would love to have you join us - reach out to me for more details or to talk about other Disney Cruise Line itineraries ☺️

Huge thank you to Disney for such a magical week - it will be so hard to top this week! Recap to come once I get home 🤩

02/10/2024

5 trips around the sun with the most incredible team. I could never have dreamed where these past 5 years have taken us! I have met most of my very favorite people through this team and they’ve all had such a huge impact on my life. I so greatly appreciate their trust in me to lead them and for allowing me the space to learn and grow. Seeing all of their posts today was awe-inspiring. I am so proud to know how highly they all think of Friend Like Me Travel Co. and their fellow Genies. They’re all I ever could have wished for and if I found a Magic Lamp, I’d wish that we can all do this thing together forever 🤍

(P.S. - You can check out all of their posts by looking at this hashtag - 🤩)

01/10/2024

How it Started ➡️ How it’s Going
The first time I walked into Magic Kingdom, I was two years old. I saw Cinderella Castle for the first time and said “Look mom…it’s my castle!” And the rest was history!

We went a couple times while I was a kid and then in high school, I learned about the Disney College Program. Working at Walt Disney World became my biggest dream in life. It took two tries, but I made it! After 6 months working for The Mouse, I knew I couldn’t stop making magic…ever.

Queue my entry into the wonderful world of planning travel! I spent two years learning about the business before opening Friend Like Me Travel Co. This has been the such a crazy adventure, but I have met so many amazing people and experienced so many incredible things.

Tomorrow, we’re celebrating and so we’re doing a spirit week! Today is favorite destination day - mine of course was always Walt Disney World…until I stepped foot on Disney Cruise Line. There’s NO looking back for me now! Walt Disney World will always have a special place in my heart, but there’s just something about the magic at sea that is so special and truly makes me feel like I’m home 🤍

07/07/2024

We’re looking for new Genies to join our family of Travel Advisors at Friend Like Me Travel Co.! We’ll only be accepting apps through July 21 AND this is the last time we’ll be opening them until 2025! If you’ve been thinking about this opportunity, now’s the time.

Shoot me a DM if you’ve got questions ☺️ We can’t wait to “meet” you!

27/06/2024

A lot of Magic going on at the moment 🥰 The are boarding the Disney Magic today for our first AEP at Sea! AEPs are an annual conference that we do as a team to build our knowledge and experience for our clients. Every year these events grow because once you come to one, you never want to miss another one! We have 51 agents here this year and I can’t wait to spend time with so many of my favorite people!

10/06/2024

Today I got to be one of the first to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom! Opening June 28, this attraction takes you into life with Princess Tiana AFTER Princess and the Frog! It was so much fun, but just be warned that you WILL get wet! (Which was honestly much appreciated considering the real feel today was 108° 😵‍💫)

09/06/2024

So excited to be here for the This is Magic media event! Tonight kicks off a few days of experiencing all of the new and exciting things around Walt Disney World and I’m so excited and thankful to be a part of it! Make sure you’re following along in stories for a play by play 🫶🏻

03/05/2024

The best day 🤍
Our VIP tour was a huge success with 15 attractions, a viewing area for Happily Ever After, and so many memories made!! Definitely my favorite way to take your Disney parks vacation to the next level ✨

19/12/2023

I’m not far away from my next Disney Cruise Line sailing and it got me thinking about all of the ways you can save money on your sailing! Disney is a luxury cruise brand, but that doesn’t mean there’s not savings to be had! I just posted a YouTube video all about it - comment CRUISE and I’ll send ya the link!

08/12/2023

One of my favorite things about traveling to Disney destinations during the holiday season is that you'll often find your favorite characters dressed for the occasion! The fab five also typically have a new outfit every year (and I'm sure you saw my picture with Mickey and Minnie last week!) ⁠
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This particular photo is from my graduation trip in December 2019 and I have been obsessed with Chip 'n' Dale's Christmas dinosaur costumes ever since 🙈 Whose holiday outfit is your favorite from what you've seen? (whether that be online or on your own trips!)

21/11/2023

If there's one thing that the holidays and traveling have in common, it's that for those of us with dietary restrictions, they can be a huge source of stress! I have many different allergies, but my main restriction is that as someone with Celiac Disease, I cannot consume even a crumb of gluten. No really...one crumb can take me out for weeks 🥴⁠
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Over these last five years of gluten-free living, these are some of the things I do to make sure I always eat safely so that I don't get sick!⁠
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✨ I have safe people and safe places that I trust. I'll only eat food prepared by myself or a few of my relatives that know and understand the intricacies of making sure surfaces are clean, nothing was placed on a counter with crumbs, they used dedicated pots, pans, and utensils, etc. ⁠
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✨ If I'm going to be eating out with people, I call the restaurants we're considering and ask about their protocols and their gluten-free menu. I also ask lots of questions when I'm ordering! If they seem at all unsure, I don't eat there.⁠
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✨ Once someone or a restaurant is considered "safe" I relax and trust that they won't get me sick. Sometimes worrying about the gluten will cause you to think you've been glutened, right down to the symptoms! ⁠
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✨ In the parks/resorts/Disney Springs/Downtown Disney, I only eat at Disney-owned-and-operated places. I *have* been glutened when I've let my guard down on this! I've learned my lesson though!⁠
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✨ I carry snacks wherever I go. The reality is that SAFE gluten free food actually isn't always easy to get. If I'm uncomfortable or can't find something that I can have, I'm always prepared with something to nibble on until I can find something safe!⁠
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If you're traveling (or even just spending time with) someone with dietary restrictions, please be patient and remember that no one *wants* to have dietary restrictions. While it may be inconvenient for you in the moment, it's inconvenient and downright uncomfortable for the other person every single day! Just don't make a fuss when people like me show up to holiday parties with a lunchbox 😂

08/11/2023

🎶 And isn't it just so pretty to think all along there was some invisible string tying you to me? 🎶⁠
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My Disney story starts long, long ago! I visited Magic Kingdom for the first time at 2 years old and according to my mom, when I saw the castle for the first time, I got a dreamy look in my eye and said, "look, Mom, it's my castle!" And the rest is history 😉⁠
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We weren't a family that went frequently - I went a total of four times growing up. Nothing to do with Disney ever came up in the "what do you want to be when you grow up" discussion. A Travel Agent? What the heck is that? Never in a million years did I think I would play a part in making Disney vacations a reality for thousands of families (literally 😳) If you've never heard my story of how I actually got to this career path, I quite literally fell into it and it all just worked itself out and evolved into something so magical.⁠
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I could never have dreamed that I'd be able to spend my days surrounded by something that I love so much and that I'd be able to share my love of Disney destinations with all of you 🤍

23/10/2023

Muppets’ Not So Scary Halloween Party 🎃

01/10/2023

Today marks 4 years since Friend Like Me Travel Co. opened its doors. Running this business has been the most challenging, heart-wrenching, and rewarding experience of my life. Never in my life did I think this would be the career path that I’d have chosen, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

These people (and those who couldn’t be with us for our annual conference this summer) are the kindest, most hard-working, and passionate people I have ever met. They love each other fiercely, support each other day in and day out, and would truly do anything for their clients. I couldn’t ask for a better team and am so lucky to have found them all. Genies, I love you - thank you for making all my dreams come true and for being part of our family 💙

Thinking about planning a trip? We do ALL kinds of travel - not just Disney! Message me and I’ll get you matched with the best Genie for you!

30/09/2023

Sailing away with my favorite Captain for the weekend aboard the Disney Wish! After such a crazy September, this is such a needed break with lots of rest and relaxation ☀️ I’m going to be posting vlog reels when I get home but will post a little bit on stories too 😊

17/08/2023

Let's be real for a minute - the cost of traveling has increased substantially no matter where you're trying to go over the last few years. It can be really frustrating to see when you don't know the reasons behind price increases and how to mitigate them as much as possible, so I thought today I'd break it down for you!

▶️ Fuel costs have increased, which means every transportation company has had to increase their prices. This flows out to places like resorts because they have to account for their rising operating expenses.

▶️ Supply and Demand is really at play here - people are traveling far more after staying home for so long during COVID-19. When resorts are booking solid, they increase prices to try to balance the supply versus the demand.

▶️ Resort staffing took a big hit during the pandemic and the competition for new employees is high, especially in tourism-heavy areas. Businesses are having to offer higher pay to prospective employees, which is a cost they have to pass on to guests.

So how do we mitigate some of the increases?

▶️ Booking early is so important! We can secure your plans at the lowest possible price and apply any promotions that come out later if they will save you money (just know that oftentimes, they won't save you anything!)

▶️ Be flexible with your dates and requests - as your travel agent, one of my specialties is finding the dates and recommending the accommodations that will maximize both your budget and your experience. Trusting me to take care of you is a huge part of the process!

▶️ Work with a travel agent (like me!) So many people that are disappointed with the vacation that they took had unrealistic expectations for what they'd be getting during their trip. Travel Professionals can help make sure you understand what you'll get for your vacation budget and make sure that you're splurging on the categories that matter most to you and saving money on things that are less important!

Ready to start planning your vacation? Click here to get started: www.friendlikemetravel.com/plan

22/07/2023

Come on Barbie, let’s go to DISNEY 💖🤩

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Happy New Year! 🎆

I've been having some great phone consultations with new clients in the last week! The "G" family and I had an awesome conversation about their first trip to Disney! This couple is in their late 50's and originally came to me with a preference of Grand Floridian or Wilderness Lodge- two very different options! After chatting with them about their preferences and style, we nixed Grand Floridian, but I suggested they look into Polynesian! Now, these two are torn- they love the "vibe" of the Wilderness Lodge...but you can't really beat the convenience of the Polynesian! What would you choose? Ready to book your own phone consultation to chat about your trip? Slots for this week are filling up quickly! Click here to get started: https://calendly.com/happilyeverabby/new-client-consultation

Check out Imagineer Kevin's update regarding the new story coming to Jungle Cruise at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom! I'm SO excited to see this new version!

Welcome, 2021! I'm going to be honest...the bar is set pretty low 😅

Take a ride on Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway with me! Have you had a chance to ride this brand new attraction in Disney's Hollywood Studios? I am LOVING the new trackless ride systems that Disney is creating. It's been used for both this attraction and Rise of the Resistance of in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, coming soon to Epcot, is also going to use this technology! It creates such a smooth ride while also allowing the cars to move without the limits created by a track!

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