Kim Collins, Co-Owner & Agent
My name is Kim Collins and I am co-owner Magical Park Vacations with the best business partner Colleen! I have been a Travel Agent who specializes in Disney for over 7 years. I live in Rochester, NY. with my husband Dan and our dogs Sammy and Finley. Walt Disney World holds a special place in my heart, and I fall in more in love every time I go. Being able to plan Disney vacations for clients is truly a dream come true! I love that I get to help create amazing memories that will last a lifetime.
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Colleen Bentley, Co-Owner
Hi friends! My name is Colleen, and I’m the co-owner of Magical Park Vacations along with Kim. You might also recognize me as the owner of The Park Planners, the Concierge Planning Service and sister company of MPV!
I live in Clarendon Hills, IL with my husband Ben and our daughter Molly. We are Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders (so we go to Disney a lot), and I wouldn’t have it any other way! While I know WDW like the back of my hand, we also visit Disneyland often, we’ve vacationed in Aulani (so dreamy!), and sailed aboard multiple Disney cruises. The Disney parks bring me so much joy, and I love being able to share that with our clients. I have the best job in the world and am so grateful!
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Tom Bandini, Agent
Hello Disney Fanatics, my name is Tom! I live in Washington, DC. I love traveling, trying new restaurants/foods/cuisines, using new technologies, and spending time with my husband. I was accepted into the Disney College Program after my senior year of high school and worked at Epcot’s Spaceship Earth. A few of my Disney favorites include Epcot (since I worked there!), Illuminations, Tower of Terror, the noodles and bread pudding from Ohana, and Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs Resort! I am so excited to be part of the Magical Park Vacations team and look forward to working with you!
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Amanda Fone, Agent
Hi! I’m Amanda and I live outside of Philadelphia, PA with my husband, 2 year old son and our dog. We have loved traveling to Disney over the years and I am so excited to share the magic with my son and with all of you! We have been fortunate to travel to Disneyland Paris, Aulani and Disney World over the last 6 years. It’s always so exciting exploring new Disney properties and resorts. There’s always more to learn and see! I love participating in the Run Disney events and hope to do many more of those in the future. I can’t wait to start planning Disney trips and helping other families have the most magical experiences!
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Danielle Mizon, Agent
I’m Danielle but I go by Dani or Ellie! I live in Central NY with my husband and our dog Tinkerbell! I’ve been an avid Disney fan as long as I can remember and the first time, I went to the parks in 2011, I fell in love with the world Walt Disney created and I haven’t looked back since. Even though I live in NY, I am an Annual Passholder for Walt Disney World and I’ve been a Disney Vacation Club member since 2017. With me, your Disney vacation isn’t just a vacation, it’s about connecting you to a world of pure imagination and immersing you into the magical world of Disney, whether it be at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, an International Disney Park, a Disney Cruise or the ultimate bucket list trip: Adventures by Disney! I want to make your trip magical and unforgettable!
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Julie Chapman, Agent
Hi pals! I’m Julie and I live on the southside of Chicago with my husband, my 8-year old daughter and our old, but loveable, dog Bailey! I coach my daughter’s softball teams, I love my Peloton and we’re big college football fans – Go Hawkeyes! I’ve been a Disney movie fan my whole life, but when I visited Walt Disney World for the first time in 1999 I was hooked. We became DVC members in 2018. Some magical park moments include Dole Whips with my Mom, watching my daughter “do the magic” with Elsa, seeing the pure joy on my Dad’s face when we boarded the Millennium Falcon and dropping in on the Tower of Terror with my husband. I am thrilled to be a part of the Magical Park Vacations team and I can’t wait to help plan some magical moments for your family.
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Nicole Davis, Agent
Hi friends! My name is Nicole and I’m thrilled to help you plan your next magical vacation! I’ve been visiting the Disney Parks since the first grade! I’m originally from the Pacific Northwest and grew up traveling to Disneyland and (once it opened) Disney California Adventure. I took my first trip to Walt Disney World as an adult, moved to Florida 3 years later and purchased my Annual Pass the same day I got my Florida driver’s license! I just couldn’t wait to experience the magic as much as possible! Since then, I’ve met my now husband thanks to a mutual love of Disney, joined him on our weekly Disney News podcast “DW:60 Press Row”, got engaged on Main Street USA, celebrated my bachelorette party at WDW and even had our wedding at Disney Springs! I’m so excited to help you make memories just like these at the most magical and happiest places on earth, plus help you explore the world around us with Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney!
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Kelly Johnson, Agent
Hello and welcome! I’m Kelly Johnson, a Florida native who grew up loving all things Disney. When it came time for college, I chose University of Central Florida in Orlando. I met and married my husband Ande, and we grew our family in Orlando. We had Disney World annual passes, and I loved packing up our kids and heading to the parks whenever we wanted a magical day. We also enjoyed “roller coaster date nights”, where we’d get a sitter and do all the rides together that we’d typically need rider swap for if our younger kids were with us. After living in Orlando for 13 years, we moved to Louisiana. My love for Disney is stronger than ever, and I’m always dreaming of or planning our next trip. I have experience enjoying Disney in so many life stages: from pregnancy to having babies/toddlers to having big kids/teens—it’s all wonderful!
I’m thrilled to be working for Magical Park Vacations and to combine my Disney World knowledge and love to help YOU make YOUR magical memories.
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Emily Brown, Agent
My name is Emily Brown and I live in Hinsdale, IL with my husband and three kids. After planning our last family trip for 14(!) to Disney I knew this was the career for me. I treat each trip as if I were planning my own and look forward to making your Disney Dreams come true!
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Sam Cheung, Agent
Hiii! I’m Sam and I am excited to help you and your family with your next adventure! Located in Boston, my amazing parents instilled my and my brother’s love of Disney, travel, and adventures at a young age. My first trip to Disneyland was at three years old and, since then, I have been fortunate to travel not only to Disney but to many places around the world. I have so many more places to visit and learn about, but I look forward to sharing these new memories with my husband, toddler, and now YOU!
I also love to plan! The first Disney trip I organized was recently to Disney World with 29 people (my husband and 1 year old’s first Disney trip!). I loved it so much, it led me here, as an agent for MPV! Soo let’s connect – I look forward to sprinkling a little magic into your travels!
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Nicole Shamis, Agent
Hi, my name is Nicole! I live with my two kids, Max & Ruby, and my husband Ben in Highland Park, IL. When I am not busy with the day to day activities of my kids, I am always working on our next vacation. I love traveling because you get to experience new things while creating lifelong memories. I have enjoyed traveling to Disney since I was little, visiting every chance we got. I have been lucky enough to visit Disney with my kids the past few years- each Disney experience has proven to be more incredible than the last, and I cannot wait to share the magic with your family! My love of planning and adventuring coupled with a love of all things magical has led me to embark on a new path as a Disney travel agent with Magical Park Vacations. I know firsthand that planning a magical Disney vacation is about more than just booking the right hotel and buying a ticket, it is about crafting an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of the Disney magic. I take great pleasure in helping families plan their own unforgettable trips to the happiest place on Earth, and cannot wait to help you start planning yours!
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Dianna Duff Willem, Agent
Hot Dog! I’m Dianna! I’m thrilled for the opportunity to help you create magical memories with your loved ones! My love of Disney, and Walt Disney World specifically, was reignited in 2014 when I went on my first trip with my (now) husband, Michael. We had so much fun being immersed in the magic. About seven months later, he proposed to me at the Main Street Terminal overlooking Main Street, in front of a family enjoying some turkey sandwiches. Of course – I said yes! The magic has continued to be a part of our family since then! We honeymooned and babymooned (twice) in WDW! We now have two little ones, and seeing the magic through their eyes is an experience like no other! I would be honored to help you plan your trip and create magical memories to last a lifetime.
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Dani Sjostrom, Agent
Hello, hello! I’m Dani and I am thrilled to be here!
I currently live in Mesa, AZ with my husband, our “first born” golden retriever, Ellie, and our daughter, Sylvie (fun fact: we named her after Sylvie from the Disney+ show, Loki)! We enjoy watching all the new Disney+ shows, hiking, Cross-Fit, family runs, and watching our daughter explore all of her new surroundings.
I’ve been going to the Disney parks since I was toddler and am always itching to go back! I previously worked in collegiate athletics and the corporate world as an executive assistant. I’m looking forward to pairing my professional skills with my passion of Disney. I always say half of the fun of Disney vacations for me is in the planning, so I am ecstatic I get to work with families to help them plan for their next magical family adventure!
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Ashley Scarpa, Agent
Hi!! I’m Ashley!! I’m a native Floridian with a heart full of Disney!! I first fell in love with this magical place as a young girl but grew to love it even deeper as I raised my son and spent countless moments together with him at the parks!! I never knew that love could grow even more once trips turned into time together for just my husband and I!! From beautiful resorts to fabulous entertainment and DELICIOUS food…. there’s a whole world of magic waiting for EVERYONE!! Whether you’re headed on a family trip or a romantic getaway, I’m so happy to help make your time at Disney memorable, meaningful and of course, MAGICAL!!
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Diane Asbury Agent and MPV Admin
Hello! My name is Diane and I live outside of Columbus, Ohio with my husband, Sean and our dog, Buddie. My first trip to Walt Disney World was at age 9 and I have been going ever since! From our honeymoon to taking our son Mitch there when he was just 5 years old, it has been a blessing to go almost every year since then!
We have been DVC Members since 2008 and we love traveling in our camper and staying in Fort Wilderness. Camping was a magical way to capture new memories at Walt Disney World, as well as the 23 states we have vacationed in around the United States.
We also love our adventures on Disney Cruise Line, riding Toy Story Mania as many times as we can, and hanging out in Epcot during each of the festivals held throughout the year. My favorite is the International Flower and Garden Festival and being Disney-foodies, we love Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival!
We have traveled to Disney as a family, with our friends, and now as empty nesters, so I love sharing my love of Disney with our favorite people and now with you! I am so grateful to help you plan a magical vacation filled with memories that will last forever and I can’t wait to add a little pixie dust to make your trip extra special!
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Giancarlo Bernini, Agent
Hi everyone! My name’s Giancarlo (pronounced “John-Carlo) and I’m based in Dallas, TX. Aside from being a travel agent, I’m also a professional magician who tours the country doing magic shows. When people ask me when I first got interested in magic, it was as a kid watching Mickey Mouse wear the sorcerer’s hat in Fantasia. So much of what I do is inspired by “Disney Magic”, and my absolute favorite thing about Disney is their commitment to giving guests a magical experience through even the smallest details. My favorite overall park is Magic Kingdom, although my favorite nighttime show is Fantasmic! at Hollywood studios, and my favorite ride is Cosmic Rewind at Epcot. I became a travel agent because, like a magician, I love getting to see people experience the most magical moments possible! I am so excited to help you plan the best trip ever.
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Emily Hackney, Agent
Hi! I’m Emily and I live in Park Ridge, Illinois with my husband and our 2 daughters. I was raised in a household of Disney enthusiasts and have happily continued that for my children. I am a Disney Vacation Club member and have been taking Disney vacations as long as I can remember. My family and I enjoy visiting Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Disney’s Vero Beach, Disney’s Hilton Head and most recently, Disney’s Aulani (which was amazing!)
After years of planning the various aspects of vacations for my family and friends, and often hearing “you should get a job doing this,” I finally found that job! I’m so excited to help families plan vacations experiences they will cherish for a lifetime.
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Morgan McMullen, Agent
Hello!! My name is Morgan and I live in Port Charlotte, Florida with my husband and our 5 year old son! We recently relocated here from Columbus, Ohio not only for the warm weather but also to be closer to my favorite destination, Walt Disney World! Disney has always held a special place in my heart as a little girl vacationing with my family, as a young woman getting engaged in front of the Liberty Tree during Wishes and now being able to take my son and see things in an all new light through his eyes!
I’ve been a Disney World annual passholder for 10 years and my mom is my biggest Disney enabler! A few years ago we even traveled from Walt Disney World to Disneyland in California in one day! One of my favorite parts about Disney is the food! Calories don’t count at Disney and I love talking about all of the great restaurants Disney has to offer! Half of the fun of vacationing is planning and dreaming and I can’t wait to show you how enjoyable and stress free a Disney vacation can be!
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Emily Thomas, Agent
Greetings! I’m Emily and I live in Winnetka, IL (fun fact: Home Alone was filmed in my town) with my husband and our toddler daughter. I first visited Walt Disney World in the early 90s and was completely hooked. I’ll never forget riding the water taxi from our hotel to the Magic Kingdom at night; the dazzling lights and majestic castle were unforgettable sights. Since then, I’ve traveled to the Disney parks many times with family, friends, as a dad/daughter duo, and most recently with my own daughter. While the Disney parks have undergone tremendous, exciting changes over the years, one thing remains constant: that otherworldly feeling when you step onto Disney property.
It’s been a true pleasure to experience Disney throughout the different stages of my life, and I can’t wait to share the magic with you!
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Kristen Andretich, Agent
Hi! My name is Kristen Andretich and I live in New Lenox, IL with my husband Tim and our two little boys, Mason and Max. I am a Disney Kid turned Disney Mom and travel agent helping couples and families book the most magical vacations to a variety of spectacular destinations. With 30+ years of vacations to Walt Disney World, several visits to Aulani in Ko Olina, Hawaii, and sailings on Disney Cruise Line, I’ve always wanted to help others make wonderful memories like I have made, and continue to make, with my own family.
Whether it’s a couples getaway, girls trip, or a family vacation I love having the honor of assisting my clients with their booking and planning to not only reduce their stress, but make an overwhelming process enjoyable! I am looking forward to planning magical adventures alongside my clients that will hopefully create enchanting memories to be cherished forever!
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