Retha the Roaming Nanny: Travel Agent, Hiker, Adventure Traveler

07/11/2024

Listen, it’s science, I don’t make the rules. Vacations = Happiness

DM me to up your happiness factor and be a better person. We can start planning your vacation today!

03/11/2024

Planning that vacation will definitely make you feel better! Send me a DM and let’s lift your spirits and get your next vacation booked!

29/10/2024

I’m a feral wood witch and a princess, deal with it!

Since I started posting more about being a Traveler Agent and general travel and less about backpacking and being hiker trash I’ve gotten some rude messages.

These messages have ranged from calling me a sell out to people saying I can’t like both Disney and long distance hiking. That it doesn’t make sense and they don’t “get it.” And it might not make sense to you, so let me break it down.

To me, both long distance hiking and going to Disney are both about escaping the real world. Outside, I’m doomscrolling a lot less and I’m connecting with nature and myself. At Disney, I get to act like a kid without getting weird looks from people who think that being a kid again is childish. Both places allow me to be my true self in completely different ways.

Whether you “get it” or not you go out there and do you, and I’ll be over here living my best feral Disney life.

25/10/2024

Me to my parents every time they ask me for a grandchild. JK, they know they’re not getting any! 🤣

21/10/2024

Ingrid C. and Family are going to Disneyland Paris!✨

2 days of non-stop fun 🤩 riding the BEST version of Big Thunder Mountain in the world, snapping pics with Marvel super heroes, and eating all things Mickey shaped!

They’ll be staying at Disney’s Sequoia Lodge where you never know which Disney characters will stop by. And no stay there is complete without a dip in their indoor and outdoors pools!

Are you dreaming of Disneyland Paris? Send me a DM or click the link in my bio to fill out a vacation inquiry form.

16/10/2024

If you’re having a tough week, always remember there’s a plane ticket you need to pay for. ✈️

14/10/2024

5 tips to make the most of your next race!

With Wine and Dine weekend coming up at I wanted to share what I learned from my first runDisney race in January!

1. Go all out in your costume: When I first started making my Tinkerbell costume for the Disneyland Half Marathon I thought I was taking it too far. I learned I wasn’t taking it far enough and ended up sewing fairy lights into the skirt 2 weeks before the race and I’m so glad I did! The pictures came out great and I got so many compliments on my outfit. The acknowledgment really made my race day even more special!

2. Do a test run wearing your costume: I did several training runs in full or part of my costume to ensure it held up and was comfortable. Did I look a little strange running down the street when I thought wearing a tutu was a good idea? Yup! But I learned that wasn’t going to work for me by the end of mile 1 and that saves me on race day.

3. Arrive and be ready to go through security as soon as it opens: The time when security opens will be sent to you via email and will be available on the runDisney website. If you’re like me and got a crap corral - and even if you didn’t - you want to be at the very front of the corral. This will give you the most amount of time to finish the race. With a race this large you’ll want plenty of time to finish as it’s likely you’ll be dodging other running and will want to stop and meet characters along the route.

4. Take lots of photos: This is a mistake a made and I don’t want you to do the same thing! I wish I had more photos of the parks lit up at night and that I had stopped to meet more characters. Keep your phone out and ready for all the fun!

5. Bring a cheering squad: There are areas both in and outside of the parks where spectators can cheer in the runners. Bring friends and family to cheer you on and enjoy the parks afterwards. It was so fun to see my friends and husband along the route and at the finish line. Areas for spectators are different for every race, so make sure to check the runDisney website for details.

What are some tips and tricks you’ve picked up at your runDisney race? Let me know in the comments!

12/10/2024

Who loves a water park?! 💦
FREE Water Park entry for all Disney World Resort guests on check-in day throughout 2025!

Reach out for more information and to book your 2025 getaway. ✈️ 🏰

Awesome alert: your 2025 Disney Vacation includes a FREE Water Park ticket on Check in Day, the perfect excuse to splash into fun!

09/10/2024

🏈 Baby’s first Bill’s game! 🦬
Over the weekend, I traveled to Houston to meet up with some friends and go to the Buffalo Bill’s game against the Texans.

Our crew went to the Bill’s tailgate with plenty of snacks and drinks. 🍺 I saw a very drunk old dude jump through a table in the hopes of getting on the news and people went all out getting dressed in their Bill’s best. If you know me, you know I love a reason to get dressed up, so I’m all about it!

While the Bill’s ended up losing the game to a field goal, I got to spend the day with some of my favorite people, drinking, cheering, and laughing.

I already can’t wait until we get together again for a game next season! GO BILLS! ❤️🏈🤍🦬💙

07/10/2024

❤️Booked!❤️
N+L are headed to Italy for their Anniversary! 💍

With stops in Sorrento, Tuscany, the Dolomites and more this private trip, customized to meet all their needs was such a pleasure to organize.

I’m already counting down the days until their departure (and I know they are too!) ✈️

Remember y’all, I book so much more than Disney! Reach out for all your travel needs.

04/10/2024

Y’all gotta step it up because my back is really starting to hurt from carrying all weird. Until you do I’ll just be over here being my weird ass Disney loving, hiker trash, hippie. You’ve been warned.

01/10/2024

✨Booked!✨
The X Family is headed on a surprise Florida Vacation with an amazing stay at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort! 🐠 🦁 🚗

Immerse yourself in the artistry and magic of Disney and Pixar movies. A stay at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort allows you to explore the enchanting worlds of classics like Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid. With themed family suites and beautifully detailed courtyards, you and your family are invited to become part of your favorite animated stories!

With Skyliner and Disney Resort Buses you’ll have easy access to all the parks! Plus, there are 3 amazingly themed pools and a food court with 5 dining options!

Comment ART for a complimentary one on one planning session for your upcoming Disney World (or Land) vacation!

30/09/2024

Every once in a while I take a deep breath and can’t believe I am where I am.

Last week at 2024 conference in El Paso, we went over to Juárez, Mexico, drove outside the city, and spent an amazing evening at Dunas de Samalayuca.

hosted us for some amazing activities and dinner, but my personal favorite was riding around on dune buggies and watching the sunset over the mountains in the distance.

It’s moment like this that to this day shock me. How didn’t little awkward (ok, I’m still awkward) poor girl get here? How I am so lucky to get to experience the things I do?

I hope I never lose that feeling.

28/09/2024

Been there 😳

27/09/2024

23/09/2024

🚨The K. Family is headed to The Disneyland Hotel!🚨

The spirit of Disneyland, both past and present, is alive at the Disneyland Hotel. A stay in the Adventure 🏔️ Fantasy 🏰 or Frontier 🤠 tower—each an homage to the park’s original lands—will delight any Disney fan.

Located steps from the Downtown Disney District, with easy access to the monorail 🚝 you can’t beat the location of this iconic hotel!

It’s also home to loads of dining and lounge options including:
🧑‍🍳 Goofy’s Kitchen: One of the best Character Dining options across the Disneyland Resort! Guests can meet Goofy in friends while enjoying a kid friendly buffet!
🍹Trader Sam’s: This iconic lounge, which is kid friendly before 8pm, is a classic tiki bar where your order can cause a volcano to erupt or a storm to break out. You never know what’ll happen! Be sure to get a reservation for inside seating to experience the best Trader Sam’s has to offer.

Ready to book your Disneyland vacation? Comment MOUSE and I’ll DM you with all the details!

15/09/2024

Not matter what goes down this guy always has my back.

Here are some pics from our recent kayak/canoe camping adventure in the Adirondacks.

20/09/2023

All I want to do is go hiking and eat ice cream and drink coke. 🤷‍♀️