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Local Business Shout Out: Disney Vacation Planner Has Ticket-To-Ride

Ticket-To-Ride is an authorized Disney vacation planner. Learn more about this Woodridge business.

Name: Michelle Brown

Business Name: Ticket-To-Ride, Inc.

Title: Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

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Location: Woodridge

Founded: 1991

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How did the business come to be?

In 1991, Diane Jedrzejewski transformed her passion for all things Disney into what is now known worldwide as Ticket-To-Ride, Inc. With her drive to know more about the Disney product than anyone else in the industry, she educated herself through many first-hand travel experiences and multiple examples of professional development. She then created a team of Pixy Planners, like Michelle Brown, that promote quality vacations and make a significant difference in people’s travels. This company values the high standards and uses impeccable attention to detail to simplify the complicated process of planning a Disney vacation.

Why did you choose the area you did?

For those who know me, this love for all things Disney started as a child and then grew with each trip as a mom taking her own family to see the Mouse. As a hobby, I helped friends and family members plan their dream vacations to Walt Disney World. Then five months ago, I discovered that Disney, the company that I cherish so much, would actually pay me to help others make their own magical memories if I complete a series of requirements. Who knew that this passion for Disney would bring me to my current profession of being an Authorized Disney planner for ANY Disney location? I have already booked 75 reservations and I look forward to helping many more clients achieve their dream vacations in the future.

What does your business offer?

When you book your vacation with me, I provide high level planning services from start to finish. I will guide you through the resorts, analyze crowd levels/park hours to select dining reservations, and discuss which ticket is best suited for your family's needs. When finalized, I will handle all payments and create a customize itinerary so that you are ready to go right from the beginning. I will also supply a dining reference sheet and helpful hints/tips for each of the main park. Whether you are a first time guest or veteran traveler, I will ensure that your family sees all the 'must-sees' and does all the 'must-dos' during the trip!

What is a fact about your business that most customers probably do not know?

Since I am an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, all my services are FREE to guests staying on Disney property - whether that is at the Aulani Resort in Hawaii, at one of the 4 top-rated Disney cruises, or at either theme park in Florida or California. If it is a Disney location or an Adventure by Disney, I can plan the components and Disney will pay for my concierge level service. Plus if you already booked directly with Disney, I can transfer that existing reservation to me so that you can benefit from my services.

What’s your most popular service?

Most people in this area travel to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. I use both my past experience and current expertise to plan a 'best fit' vacation for these families. My services include finalizing on-property lodging, ticket options, and dining plan selection with all the necessary advance dining, recreational, and special event reservations. Any question or concern that guests may have will be gladly answered in a prompt manner! In short, all the vacation hassles are left to me, while clients enjoy the magic!

Want to learn more about Ticket-To-Ride? Contact Michelle Brown at 630-926-2583 or e-mail her at BeMyGuestMichelle@gmail.com.

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