Travel Talk with Magical Memory Planners

In today's Travel Talk episode, Misty Griffin, a Content Creator for Magical Memory Planners, shares with Allison Sandberg, an amazing story about how she planned a memory making 11th birthday trip for two of her sons to Universal Orlando. For Harry Potter fans, in the books and movies, young wizards get their Hogwarts acceptance letter on their 11th birthday, and that tells them they are a wizard...

Adventures by Disney® provides domestic and international group guided family vacations with over forty adventures on seven continents. There are lots of choices and many new options that Disney has introduced. In this episode, we'll provide an overview of the many adventures they offer, plus a special sneak listen to a new adventure that Disney just introduced this year!

In this episode of Travel Talk, Allison helps you understand what multigenerational travel is, and includes tips and a few ideas on the best types of destinations to go to. Listen and find out how to create those special memories for your family.

In this episode of Travel Talk, we're talking about our trip to Dreams Playa Mujeres Resort. This all-inclusive resort is ten miles north of Cancun and is ideal for a family-friendly vacation, or any special event or celebration. It features 65,000 square feet of swimming pools, an on-site water park, live entertainment, world-class golf greens, soothing spas, oversized luxurious suites, ten dinin...

Planning a vacation that everyone will love can be especially challenging when traveling with teens. In this episode, we're talking about teenagers, and since teens love independence, eating, and what's trending, we'll give you some great tips to help you enjoy a vacation that your teens will love, and so will you.

In this episode of Travel Talk, we're talking about getting your family ready for the airline flight to your vacation destination. Flying can be a lot of fun but also very confusing. There can be a lot to think about, especially when you are traveling with infants and kids. We'll walk you through the flight process and share with you the tips you need to know to help your travel be turbulence free...

We LOVE Universal Orlando. Of all the places we could have picked for a spring break family vacation, Universal Orlando was unanimous. On this episode of Travel Talk, Allison gives the three top reasons why Universal Orlando is so amazing! You're also not going to want to miss the number one packing tip for first timers, so listen now!

In this episode of Travel Talk, Allison is joined by five experienced travel agents who have traveled on multiple cruise lines and multiple sailings. In many ways, a lot has changed in cruise travel and yet some things are still the same. Our expert panelists explain what's changed, why cruising is coming back big, what you'll need to know before you go, and why you should book your trip with Magi...

The Margaritaville Island Reserve is a new resort in the Riviera Cancun area. Whether you want to spend your time relaxing in a beach hammock, indulging in island-inspired spa treatments, or celebrating when it's 5 o'clock somewhere with a poolside cocktail, this resort puts a Caribbean twist on casual luxury. Carla Haydt, one of our Magical Memory Planners, had an excellent experience there with...

In this episode of Travel Talk, we discuss travel in 2022 and all the exciting things on the horizon for the new year. From cruise bookings to all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, there is something for everyone. For domestic travel options, Universal Studios Orlando and Walt Disney World continue to be very popular choices for everyone. Whichever you decide, cruise lines, all inclusive resorts...

Tired of the hustle and bustle this holiday season and want to do something different next year? Perhaps you are traveling to the theme parks this holiday season or what to put a trip under the tree? Here is a roundup of what is happening at our favorite theme parks that you can enjoy this year or something similar next year.

Life is short and the memories we make together are the things most important to us. This holiday season, with so much going on, maybe a vacation experience for your family is the best gift to give. When you pick the right vacation experience you know it won't have to be returned. It will fit and be perfect for your family. An experience is the gift that keeps on giving. How many gifts are the kid...

On this episode of Travel Talk, we interview Tania Dixon, a travel advisor with Magical Memory Planners and one of her clients, Abbee Jones.  Abbee shared about her desire to head out west and have an exciting and active vacation with her husband. She reached out to Tania to help her and it worked out better than she could have imagined.  Tania shares how she connects with a new client how she cus...

Sip, savor, and stroll your way around Epcot's World Showcase at this year's 2021 event! This is the longest Food and Wine Festival ever, and continues until November 20, 2021. With a plethora of food choices, amazing entertainment from the JAMMIN' Chefs and other amazing performers, scavenger hunts, and special limited event merchandise, this is a must-not-miss event for the fall! We recently att...

Are you getting married and getting ready to plan your honeymoon? Listen how Magical Memory Planners will help you book the honeymoon or destination wedding of your dreams! Once your vacation is decided, you'll be able to set up a registry for your honeymoon as well as a wedding website, all for FREE. The registry program is also a great way for your friends and family to celebrate an anniversary...

It has been a little while since we gave a travel update with the lots of exciting things that are happening. On this episode of Travel Talk, we're talking about the return to travel in a few key areas, such as your domestic theme park travel, which is Disney World and Universal Resort of course! Plus, find out what's new with your Caribbean and Mexico All-Inclusive vacation options! And yes, it's...

In this episode, Allison speaks with Tania Dixon from Magical Memory Planners and Tamra Greason from Lifestyling with Tam to discuss taking your toddler on vacation to Walt Disney World. There is so much to consider! How do you plan? What do you pack? How long should you stay? Which Resorts and Parks are best? What are the best dining tips? We'll cover this and much more so you'll be ready to take...

In this episode, Allison talks to WDW travel expert Kelli about one of the best services at Disney, the VIP Tours. Kelli shares some of her own experiences from her tour and the memories they have created for her family. Hear about Disney's Ultimate Day of Thrills tour, perfect for those looking to hit all the thrill rides, and the ultimate tour, the VIP tour. This private tour is for up to 10 gue...

In this episode we're talking about the top three things you need to know to travel to Disney in 2021. Magical Memory Planners has been to Walt Disney World a few times since the reopening in June of 2020. We have had a great time on our trips but we definitely had to use a different strategy than we have before. Listen as we discuss the technology, the park strategies, and things to slow down and...

On this episode of Travel Talk, we're talking with Al Johnston, who is the Business Development Manager at Universal Orlando Resort for the past 14 years. We'll discuss all the amazing protocols that Universal Parks and Resorts have in their parks and hotels, that prioritize health and safety for their guests. Al shares some great tips about the resort hotels, Universal Studios, Volcano Bay and Is...

Autism affects many families in America. In fact, 1 in 54 children have been diagnosed with autism. We'll talk about some travel tips and information for families from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Educations Standards (IBCCES). This organization offers training and certifications to both travel professionals as well as destinations. When you work with a Certified Autism...

We can't believe it is 2021. We've had a great first year of podcasting. Before we look forward we'll go over a few highlights from the past year and then jump into our positive travel outlook for 2021. We are super excited to tell you about our favorite destinations and get back to them.

There are so many great options to travel to in 2021. Why not give the gift of travel to your family for 2020? Well here is our 30 days of travel Inspirations. 

It has been a crazy year and the holidays are coming quickly. If shopping for the holidays stresses you out or if you are trying to pull together a shopping list then you are in luck. This podcast is for you. I am going to share some amazing ideas for your holiday shopping and can help you give a gift that everyone will love, will not have to be returned and will not get thrown away or cast aside...

In today's episode we're talking about how many kids are doing virtual school, and many parents also work from home. So why not take your virtual life on the road? Now, with people doing their work and schooling virtually or remotely, we have the new opportunity to take a "schoolcation". This where you can mash up your virtual work and school with a vacation. Listen why this is the perfect way to...