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Hello! My name is Cristie and I’m a Disney fanatic! I am married with 2 children, ages 7 & 2, and we love to travel together as a family, especially to Disney destinations!  I’ve taken my love of Disney to a new level by becoming a Vacation Specialist with Magical Vacations, LLC, an authorized Disney vacation planner.  I want to help you plan YOUR next MAGICAL vacation!!  Let me do all the work, at no additional charge to you!  I can help you book Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney!  I can also plan your Universal Studios Orlando vacations too!


What makes me different than any other authorized Disney vacation planner? We are a full service agency, which means that I will take care of all of the planning for you from booking your resort and park tickets and dining as well as your ADRs (Advanced Dining Reservations) and FastPasses! Once your vacation is booked, I’m committed to you throughout the entire planning process. I will be there every step of the way to help with any questions or concerns that may come up before you leave for your Disney vacation!

Customer service is my #1 goal.  I want you and your family to have the most Magical vacation possible, while saving both time and money. My mission is to help you have the best vacation ever with no stress and lots of fun!  Contact me today - cristie.murphy@magical-vacations.com to start your stress-free vacation planning today!

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