Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

This is Scott VanSyckle, live from the Kingdom Konsultant Travel HQ in northern NJ!  I was asked to do a blog back in 2016, and since that blog was such a roaring success, I figured I’d surprise you and let you all behind the curtain a bit….again! Why am I writing a blog?  In all honesty…they asked me to write one, so here goes.  While most know that Kingdom Konsultant Travel books Disney-based travel, not many are aware that we can book ANY destination.  In fact, this team of incredible people is constantly striving to improve on their world-class customer service by traveling to new destinations, taking courses, and communicating within the team (SO IMPORTANT.) Some of the awesome KK Family and special guests during the 1st Annual KK Family Cruise   You didn’t know this revised blog came with commercials again, did you??? Name:​  Scott VanSyckle Owner/Manager Kingdom Konsultant Travel Beyond the Kingdom Travel Where do you call home?   Northern NJ What was your dream

Get to know Agent Pam G in this week's Agent Spotlight. Name:​   Pam Gaston Kingdom Konsultant Travel Beyond the Kingdom Travel Find me on… Facebook-  @getawaysbypamg I specialize in…   Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruise Line, Holland Cruise Line, Viking River Cruises, all types of All-Inclusive vacations, escorted tours with Globus Travel, Gate 1 Travel & Trafalgar Travel Where do you call home?  Stafford, Virginia (45 minutes south of Washington DC) What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  A Movie Star! Why did you become a travel agent?  I love helping families make their dreams come true through visiting destinations on their “bucket” list, making memories together or taking time to relax. Favorite vacation destination?  Anywhere that I can relax on the beach :) This or that: Walt Disney World or Disneyland:  Do I have to choose?  They are both so wonder

Get to know Agent Anita in this week's Agent Spotlight! Name:​ Anita Knapp Kingdom Konsultant Travel Find me on Facebook: @Anita Knapp I specialize in …Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Where do you call home?  Mobile, AL What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  Teacher Why did you become a travel agent? I love to travel and especially love Disney World Favorite vacation destination? Disney and New York This or that: Disneyland or Disney World: Walt Disney World  Mickey or Minnie: Mickey  Monorail or Skyliner: Monorail  Mickey Pretzel or Mickey Ice Cream: Mickey ice cream Star Wars or Avatar: Star Wars Disney Favorites: Park: Magic Kingdom​ Disney attraction: Slinky Dog Disney restaurant: Whispering Canyon Disney snack: Doyle Whip Photo spot: In front of Castle Earliest Disney vacation memory?  My first trip to Disney with my dad Disney experience that brings tears to your eyes? ​Walking down Main Street when I first arrive

Get to know Agent Marla in this week's edition of Agent Spotlight. Name:​    Marla Duffy Kingdom Konsultant Travel Beyond the Kingdom Travel Find me on Facebook:  @MarlaKingdomKonsultants Instagram:   @vacationwithMarla I specialize in…  Disney, Universal, Hawaii, family vacations Where do you call home?  Connecticut What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  I wanted to work on a movie set Why did you become a travel agent?  I loved advising my friends on their Disney vacations and my sister suggested I look into doing it as a profession.  It seemed like a great idea so I looked in it and met Pam on a message board – it was one of the best decisions I have made joining Kingdom Konsultant Travel! Favorite vacation destination?  Disney World with Hawaii a close second This or that: Walt Disney World or Disneyland: Disney World Caribbean cruise or Mediterranean cruise: Caribbean Cruise Mickey or Minnie: Mickey Monorail or Skyliner: Monorail Micke

Get to know Agent Marisa in this week's edition of Agent Spotlight! Name:​  Marisa Kingdom Konsultant Travel Find me on Facebook @marisalovesdisney I specialize in... Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa, Adventures by Disney, and Universal Orlando Resort. Where do you call home?  St. Louis, Missouri What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  Cruise ship performer Why did you become a travel agent?  I love traveling and have always been a planner.  Planning a Disney vacation can be overwhelming and I wanted to alleviate that for my friends and family so it can just be MAGICAL. Favorite vacation destination?  Castaway Cay This or that: Walt Disney World or Disneyland:  Walt Disney World Mickey pretzel or Mickey ice cream:  Mickey ice cream Star Wars or Avatar:  Star Wars Rollercoaster or dark ride:  Roller coaster Mickey’s Not So Scary or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas:  Mickey’s Very Merry Chri

Get to know Agent Natalie in this week's edition of Agent Spotlight! Name:​ Natalie Capelle Kingdom Konsultant Travel Find me on Facebook: @natalie.capelle Instagram: @natkatcap I specialize in...  Walt Disney World and Disneyland Where do you call home?  Originally from Gulfport, MS but now am a Denver, CO resident. What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  I wanted to be a an architect and design houses. Why did you become a travel agent?  I became a travel agent because I was having serious Disney withdrawal after moving to Colorado after working at WDW for four years. I miss being able to make magic for families in the parks, so I thought what better way to put my experience and expertise to use than to help plan vacations for people? I love helping people and being able to help families make memories that will last a lifetime. Favorite vacation destination?  Right now my favorite vacation destination is Disneyland. I’ve been plenty of times, bu

Get to know Agent Elisa in this week's Agent Spotlight Name: ​ Elisa Mendoza Kingdom Konsultant Travel I specialize in… Disneyland and Aulani Where do you call home? Concord, California (San Francisco Bay Area) What was your dream job when you were 10 years old? When I was 10, I wanted to be a teacher or a nurse. I’m currently a middle school science teacher. Why did you become a travel agent? I love helping others and I've always wanted to give others the opportunity to create memories with their family and friends. Favorite vacation destination? Besides Disneyland, I really love Hawai'i. This or that: Caribbean cruise or Mediterranean cruise: Caribbean Mickey or Minnie: Mickey Mickey pretzel or Mickey ice cream: Mickey ice cream Star Wars or Avatar: Star Wars Rollercoaster or dark ride: Rollercoaster Disney Favorites: Park? Disneyland Disney Resort? ​ Disneyland Hotel Disney attraction? Space Mountain Disney restaurant? Blue Ba

Get to know Agent Aubrey in this week's Agent Spotlight. Name:  Aubrey Cooper Kingdom Konsultant Travel Find me on Facebook:  @aubreyKingdomKonsultant I specialize in…  Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Disneyland Where do you call home?  Asheville, NC What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  I've always dreamed of being a musical theatre performer Why did you become a travel agent?  I love traveling and I love helping people. Specifically, I've always loved helping people with their trips to Walt Disney World. I've always been the person my friends and family would come to for planning help. I just want to help make everyone's trip as magical as all my memories have been! Favorite vacation destination?  I love cruises! It's so nice to hit multiple destination with one vacation. This or that:  Mickey pretzel or Mickey ice cream: Ice Cream  Star Wars or Avatar: STAR WARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Tomorrowl

Get to know Agent Katie in this week's edition of Agent Spotlight. Name:​  Katie Turner Kingdom Konsultants  Beyond the Kingdom Find me on Facebook:   @KatieKingdomKonsultant Instagram:  @disneywithkatie I specialize in…  Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Sandals, Gulf Coast Vacations Where do you call home?  South Louisiana What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  Author Why did you become a travel agent?  It combined my love for travel with previous career experience in marketing Favorite vacation destination?  Disney World … but I’m visiting Aulani soon for the first time, so that may change! This or that: Walt Disney World or Disneyland: Disney World, by a nose Caribbean cruise or Mediterranean cruise: Mediterranean Mickey or Minnie: Minnie Monorail or Skyliner: Monorail Mickey pretzel or Mickey ice cream: Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar! Star Wars or Avatar: Star Wars Tomorrowland or Fantasyland: Fantasyland Rollercoaster or

Get to know Agent Ashley in this week's Agent Spotlight Name: Ashley Lehman Kingdom Konsultant Travel Find me on Facebook: @ashleykingdomkonsultant Instagram: @vacationsbyashley I specialize in...  Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Disneyland Resort, Universal Orlando Resort Where do you call home? Cary, North Carolina but I’m originally from Gaithersburg, Maryland What was your dream job when you were 10 years old? Art Teacher Why did you become a travel agent? I’m a planner by nature and love everything Disney. When I realized that I could share my passion for planning Disney vacations, I knew I needed to become a travel agent! Ashley and family on Disney Cruise Line Favorite vacation destination? Walt Disney World but Disney Cruise Line is a very close second. This or that: Monorail or Skyliner: Monorail Mickey pretzel or Mickey ice cream: Mickey pretzel Star Wars or Avatar: Star Wars Rollercoaster or dar

Meet Agent Marie in this week's Agent Spotlight. Name:​  Marie Bertini Kingdom Konsultant Travel Find me on Facebook:  @Marie Bertini WDWMagic.com:  @WannabeBelle I specialize in…  Good question, Mostly Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity with a dash of some other stuff Where do you call home?  I am a New York Girl!! What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  Teacher, I always admired the ones I had in school Why did you become a travel agent?  To help people have the best vacation possible Favorite vacation destination?  Anywhere is great with the right company!! Usually someplace warm is the preference. This or that:  Walt Disney World or Disneyland:  Walt Disney World  Caribbean cruise or Mediterranean cruise:  Caribbean so far, Talk to me once I get a few more things off the bucket list!!  Monorail or Skyliner:  Skyliner!!  Star Wars or Avatar:  So Far Avatar, Talk to me after I get to experience Rise of the Res

Get to know Agent Maci in this week's Agent Spotlight! Name:​  Maci Schau Kingdom Konsultant Travel Beyond the Kingdom Travel Find me on  Facebook:  @magicalmaci Instagram:  @magicalmacivacations I specialize in…  Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, All Inclusive Resorts, Disney for Adults, Girls Getaways, Disney Weddings Where do you call home?  I'm originally from Pennsylvania but now call Dallas, Texas home. What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  I really wanted to be a teacher or open my own bakery. Why did you become a travel agent?  I absolutely adore the travel and hospitality industry.  I love to be able to help my clients plan that perfect getaway and make it stress-free for them. Favorite vacation destination?  Aside from Walt Disney World, I really love Europe or anywhere with a cool food scene!  I try to cross a new country off my "must visit" list every other yea

Meet Agent Summer in this Agent Spotlight. Name:​  Summer Squires Travel Professional Kingdom Konsultant Travel Beyond the Kingdom Travel Find me on… Facebook:   @summerlovesdisney Instagram:   @summerloves_travel LinkedIn:  @ summerlovestravel   I specialize in  Disney Parks, Universal, Aulani, Sandals & Beaches, The Bahamas, Hawaii, RV rentals, and any cruise line. My passion is booking group travel, family reunions, multi-generational trips and cruises! Where do you call home?  Erie, PA What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  Wildlife Conservation Officer Why did you become a travel agent?  I wanted to help first-timer travelers and parents with kids plan stress-free, memorable family trips. I also wanted to work from home so I could homeschool my children. I loved the aspect of sharing my personal experiences, while also continuously learning about travel destinations around the world.  Favorite vacation destination?  anywhere hot, especiall

Meet Agent Jill in this week's Agent Spotlight Name:  Jill Voliva Kingdom Konsultant Travel Find me on Facebook:  @jillatkk I specialize in…  Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort Where do you call home?  Indianapolis, IN What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  CEO of Disney. I knew early. :) Why did you become a travel agent?  It's a great way to plan fun trips when you don't have one of your own scheduled. Sharing tips and tricks is fun and it's a great feeling knowing you helped make great memories for someone. Favorite vacation destination?  Boston: there's history, tons to do, beaches, great food and those accents. This or that:  Monorail or Skyliner: Monorail Tomorrowland or   Fantasyland: Fantasyland Rope drop or close down the park: Close down the park Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Flower and Gar

Meet Agent Allison in this week's Agent Spotlight Name:​ Allison Acquaviva Kingdom Konsultant Travel Beyond the Kingdom Travel Find me on Facebook: @adventureswithallie Instagram: @vacationswithallison I specialize in... Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By Disney, Universal Orlando Resort, Norwegian Cruise Line, Sandals, Beaches, Royal Caribbean International, Princess Cruises, Collette Tours, Trafalgar, and many more Caribbean, Cruise, and European destinations! Where do you call home? Central New York What was your dream job when you were 10 years old? A veterinarian Why did you become a travel agent? I love traveling myself, and I love helping others plan their dream vacations! Favorite vacation destination? Disney and St. Thomas! This or that: Walt Disney World or Disneyland: Walt Disney World Caribbean cruise or Mediterranean cruise: Caribbean Tomorrowland or Fanta

Pam attending Mixology Class on the Disney Dream Where do you call home?   New Jersey.  Yup, I’m a Jersey girl. Are you married?   Yes! 25 Years this year! Any children?   Yes, 2 girls. Favorite vacation destination?   Italy.  I went there with an Adventures by Disney tour of Rome, Tuscany, Florence and Venice and it was off the charts!! I highly suggest it! Pam in Rome with her daughter Ashley Favorite Walt Disney World Resort?   It’s a toss up between the Grand Floridian and Animal Kingdom Lodge. Favorite Walt Disney World attraction?  I have a lot of favorites, but if I have to name my all time favorite attraction that would be Rock 'n' Roller Coaster followed closely by Soarin'. Favorite Disney restaurant?  Yachtsman Steakhouse and I am also a big fan of Morimotos. Favorite Disney snack? Dole whip float Wishes, Fantasmic or IllumiNations?   IllumiNations Favorite Disney Souvenir?   T-shirts from special celebrations in the parks. Pam a

Where do you call home?  Sunny and warm San Antonio, Texas! Are you married?  Yes, for 13 wonderful years Any children?  I have 1 daughter and 3 sons (it's a crazy life but I wouldn't have it any other way!) Favorite vacation destination?  Walt Disney World followed closely by the Caribbean Favorite Walt Disney World Resort?  Beach Club! I love the proximity to EPCOT as well as Stormalong Bay. Favorite Walt Disney World attraction?  Living with the Land.  I am a gardener so I love getting fun ideas for new ways to grow fruits and veggies. Favorite Disney restaurant?  Morimoto, Kona Cafe, or the Boathouse for sure! I'm excited to try all the new restaurants opening in Disney Springs too!! Favorite Disney snack?  Mickey Bars and Dole Whip Floats Wishes, Fantasmic or IllumiNations?  Wishes for sure Favorite Disney Souvenir?  Probably either one of my many Christmas Ornaments or my Tinker Bell coffee mug Earliest Disney vacation