Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

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...

Now that we have toured Diagon Alley over at Universal Studios Florida (in Part 1 of this series here ) let's hop on the Hogwarts Express and head over to Hogsmeade at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Welcome to Hogsmeade! This snow-capped village is on the outskirts of the wonderful wizarding school of Hogwarts. The Hogs Head is a favorite to stop for a beverage and a break in the AC in the hot summer months.  You can get the favorite, Butterbeer here or opt for a Hogs Head Brew. There are also many options to stop for a Pumpkin Juice, which can also make a great souvenir! As you make your way down the bustling streets, you will come upon the magnificent Hogwarts!  For thrill seekers, this is where you can ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, but if you wish, you can still walk through the queue to see Hogwarts and all the amazing details that have gone into this.  Just ask a Hogwarts student at the end of the queue to show you t...

Hi there blog readers! Agent Liz here with my first post and it’s about food. I expect many of my contributions here will have something to do with sustenance. Today I am writing about my 2017 French Family Meal Traditions experience. Let’s dig in! French Family Meal Traditions is a three hour, five course lunch at Monsieur Paul located in the France Pavilion of World Showcase in Epcot. This special dining experience is only offered on select days during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. This is a signature restaurant and does come with a dress code. I usually wear a comfortable day dress, or nice blouse with a skirt for a day time in park event. As occasionally happens at Walt Disney World, my friend and I arrived later than expected. Since we were the last two to arrive, the hostess downstairs graciously escorted us to the last two seats available. The view was lovely and we arrived in time to get to know our table mates a bit before the first course began. It is...

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!!!!!...

One could say that as soon as you book your Walt Disney World vacation it becomes official but for me, there are certain things that must happen before it really feels official. Arriving in Orlando.   This one may seem obvious but the first feeling I get that my vacation has officially begun is when I see signs for Disney’s Magical Express.   I get so excited as I exit the plane and make my way to the motor coach that will deliver me to my happy place.   It’s the first sign of many that my vacation has officially begun. Taking a Ride on the Monorail.   There was this one trip I took as a kid where we rode the monorail so many times that we had the safety spiel memorized.   That might not seem that impressive to avid WDW fans but as a kid and not having any knowledge of the Spanish language, it felt pretty cool to know that phrase.   Now a trip to Walt Disney World just doesn’t feel official until I hear that beloved safety spiel.   “Pl...

If you've ever brought up a Disney Cruise to those who aren't in the know, I bet you've heard the all too familiar phrase "Aren't there kids everywhere?!" So today I wanted to share with you my top five reasons why I love Disney Cruising WITHOUT kids!  I've personally taken three Disney Cruises and have my fourth one coming up, but none of these trips include kiddos.  People look at me like I'm a bit nuts when I tell them this, since they equate the cruise line with fun loving children everywhere.  (Don't get me wrong, DCL is absolutely fantastic for kids too!) But they truly have something for everyone.  All the photos in this post are from my recent cruise on the Disney Magic (Mediterranean itinerary) but you should be able to find something similar on any of the ships in Disney's fleet! 5. See a Show Disney Cruise Line has some of the best entertainment in the industry with their Broadway-caliber performances and fantastic on-board ent...