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Hey everyone!! I have recently decided to take my love for the Mouse to the next level and become a Disney vacation specialist! What does this mean? It means that I can help you book that Disney vacation that you have always dreamed of but are either too busy to do so or just don't know where to start!

Contact me today if you want to chat or are ready to book ;) I would love to have the opportunity to assist in all of your travel planning needs.  I can be reached at cristie.murphy@magical-vacations.com.

My family and I will be traveling to Disneyland at the end of August and I cannot wait to share our magical vacation with you all! I plan to share fun tips, tricks, and what we learn along the way. Stay tuned and have a magical day!


Photo Credit: Courtesy of Disneyland

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