From your first Disney or Universal questions to your final travel day, I partner with families to simplify planning, clarify decisions, and create vacations that feel exciting instead of overwhelming.
Expert Disney, Universal, and family vacation planning with guidance you can trust.
What I Help You Do
Planning a Disney or Universal vacation should be exciting, but between resorts, tickets, park strategies, and constantly changing systems, many families feel unsure where to start.
That’s where I come in.
I support families in planning Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Disney Cruise Line, and other family vacations by walking alongside them through every stage of the process, so they can make confident decisions without stress or guesswork.
Together, we will:
- Build a vacation that fits your family’s travel style and budget
- Choose the best resort, travel dates, and room options
- Select the right parks, tickets, and experiences
- Understand systems like Lightning Lane, Express Pass, and park strategies before you arrive
- Prepare for smooth travel days with clear guidance and planning tools
You are never handed a generic plan. You are supported by a planning partner who helps you feel prepared long before your trip begins.
Who I Support
Families at Every Stage of Their Vacation Planning Journey
First-Time Disney & Universal Families
If you’re planning your first trip, I help you understand how everything works so you feel confident, informed, and excited.
Returning Guests Who Want a Better Experience
The parks change constantly. I help returning families plan smarter trips with better pacing, better choices, and fewer frustrations.
Multigenerational Travelers
Traveling with grandparents, toddlers, teens, or everyone together? I help balance different needs so the whole family enjoys the experience.
Families with Older Kids & Teens
From thrill rides to must-do attractions, I help maximize the fast-paced fun older kids and teens love.
Busy Parents With Limited Time
If you don’t have hours to research, compare, and second-guess, I simplify the process and guide you step by step.
What Makes Journeys Unlocked Travel Different
Journeys Unlocked Travel is not about handing you a binder or pushing pre-made itineraries. It is about partnership.
When you work with me, you receive:
Expert Guidance You Can Trust
You receive up-to-date guidance based on current Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Disney Cruise Line systems. I help you understand how everything works, what has changed, and what actually matters for your family so you’re not relying on outdated advice or guesswork.
Personalized Planning & Organization
Your vacation is planned around your family, not a template. I provide personalized recommendations and a planning workbook to help you keep decisions, details, and timelines organized in one place, without juggling tabs or second-guessing yourself.
Ongoing Support From Start to Finish
You’re never on your own during the planning process. We connect through calls or video walkthroughs when questions come up, and I provide ongoing guidance as your trip approaches so you feel prepared, confident, and supported every step of the way.
What You Get When We Work Together
What Families Gain From Professional Vacation Planning
- Expert, up-to-date insights on Disney, Universal, cruises, and family destinations
- A clear planning path instead of scattered research
- Recommendations tailored to your family’s needs and travel style
- A trusted advisor for important decisions
- Support before and during your vacation if questions arise
- A calmer, more confident planning experience
Destinations I Help You Unlock
I specialize in planning family-friendly vacations, including:
What Families Say After Planning With Journeys Unlocked Travel
Families often come to me feeling overwhelmed. Here’s what they share after planning together.
Families trust Journeys Unlocked Travel to guide their Disney, Universal, and cruise vacations.
Get Personalized Vacation Planning Support (No Guesswork)
Your vacation planning process starts with a quick vacation form and a short planning call so you feel confident and organized — not overwhelmed.
Let’s unlock a vacation your family will remember for years.
Your next step is a quick vacation form, then we’ll have a no-pressure planning call to guide your family vacation vision.
Featured Writing
If you’ve ever considered a Disney Cruise Line vacation, you might wonder which ship is the best fit for your family. Each ship has its own unique layout, amenities, and entertainment options, making the experience different depending on what you’re looking for.
Read the full article here
Taking an infant or toddler to Walt Disney World? We’ve been there, literally! After multiple trips with little ones, we’ve picked up some valuable tips and tricks to make the experience smoother and more magical for everyone.
Read the full blog post here
Not Sure Where to Start Planning for Disney World?
There are many things to think about when you are beginning to plan your Disney World vacation.
- Where are you going to stay?
- How many days in the parks are you going to spend?
- Should you get a park hopper?
- What about memory maker?
Download the 5 Decisions for your Disney World vacation guide.
