Hayley Morris- Travel Genie
My Travel Specialties:
I specialize in planning family vacations to Disney World, including multigenerational travel groups (infants up to grandparents). I enjoy assisting my clients in building itineraries that will please EVERYONE in their travel party! In addition, Disney "first-timers" are some of my favorite clients! The joy in facilitating a family's first Disney trip is unforgettable!
My Favorite Suppliers:
Walt Disney World
My Favorite Destinations:
Walt Disney World and Jamaica! (Give me all the LOVE and happy vibes!)
Favorite Travel Memory:
One of my favorite travel memories is a rather simple one which took place on my family's first trip to Disney World together. At the time, my sons were at the ages of 8, 5, & 1 year old. It was the morning of our Magic Kingdom day, and we were among some of the first guests to enter the park. It was an unusually low-crowd level that day, so rather than feel obligated to rush to get in line for a ride, we decided to take the morning slow and stop for coffee, smoothies, and Mickey Mouse Cinnamon Rolls from Main Street Bakery. We walked down Main Street USA a bit further until we came upon adorable little, umbrella-covered patio tables in a small courtyard adjacent to the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. It was there that I found myself sitting in the warm sunshine, coffee in hand, just taking in the view of my 3 sweet boys happily shoving cinnamon rolls in their little faces looking as happy as could be, all the while Cinderella's castle stood shining in the background. And at that relaxed, simple moment in time, I felt an overwhelming wave of pure, gratitude and joy wash over me. I took a mental snapshot which would be stored within my core memories and tried to soak up every bit of happiness that this moment was blessing me with. All of the planning, budgeting, and kid-related melt downs that we endured to get to this moment in time were 100% worth it. It doesn't have to be about the perfect matching shirts or coordinated outfits. It doesn't have to be about staying at the highest-rated Deluxe Resort. It doesn't have to be about perfect weather. It just has to be about finding joy in the small and simple aspects, taking the time to pause and be grateful for being with the ones you love, and focusing on making memories to last a lifetime.
Dream Vacation:
Disney's Aulani Resort (Hawaii), Tokyo Disneyland Resort in Japan, and the Turks & Caicos Islands
Disney Travel Advice:
Despite the amount of planning invested, travel is always a bit unpredictable; especially trips such as Disney vacations that tend to be very detail-heavy. Don't be afraid to veer towards Plan B when the original plan is found to be unattainable. Remaining adaptable and creative when things don't go quite as planned will ensure that the magic of your vacation will not be lost! Just like Moana's first failed attempt at getting Maui to assist in returning the heart of Te Fiti, plans often have to be readjusted and different/new strategies implemented. A travel advisor specializing in Disney can help formulate a plan B for your ideal itineraries, and these back up plans can be created ahead of time so the chances of finding yourself in an overwhelming or stressful situation on your dream vacation will be minimized.
My Favorite Travel Tip
The level of organization achieved during the packing and planning process of a trip can either make or break a successful vacation. Don't skimp out on the prep work for a trip!
**And if this tip sounds overwhelming, then you are in the right place! I not only offer my clients packing lists, recommendations, & tips, but also assistance in formulating daily itineraries for their trip based upon their top priorities. Let me put my Type A/OCD personality to good use and help you save HOURS of prep work and planning! (Also being from Northern Indiana and having quite the journey to Disney World, I'm also known to share helpful travel tips for those long journeys with little ones!)
Why should you book your vacation with me?
Not only am I a blessed "boymom" through and through, mastering the art of making little boys' Disney dreams come true through the planning of countless trips for my own family, but I am one of the biggest Disney Princess lovers of all time! When presented with the opportunity to plan anything princess-related, I absolutely come alive and will put so much heart, love, pride, and detail into making your princess lovers' dreams come to reality! I have spent years researching all the tips & tricks throughout the Disney parks and resorts and have enjoyed every minute spent doing so! To me, planning for Disney is not work...it's a passion. I pride myself in staying up-to-date with all things Disney, and nothing brings me more joy than helping you and your loved ones leave the stress and worries of everyday life behind and experience all the joy and MAGIC that Disney has to offer!