I’m a kindergarten teacher, a mom of three, and someone who truly loves creating meaningful experiences for families. Travel—especially Disney travel—has always been a big part of our lives. Some of our best memories have come from those trips, and I’m passionate about helping other families create that same kind of magic.
I became a Travel Advisor with Fairytale Journeys Travel because I was already helping friends and family plan their vacations, simply because I love it. I realized I could take that passion further and provide a higher level of support and expertise while doing something I genuinely enjoy.
As a teacher, I’m naturally organized, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator. I know how important it is to feel supported and informed, especially when planning something as exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) as a vacation. I pride myself on being responsive, reliable, and making the planning process easy and stress-free.
I’m passionate about building relationships with my clients and being someone they can count on throughout the entire planning process. My goal is to create a personalized, seamless experience so families can focus on what matters most—making memories together.
As a Travel Advisor, I help my clients by taking the stress and guesswork out of planning their vacations. I guide them through every step of the process—from choosing the right destination and resort to booking dining, activities, and creating a personalized itinerary that fits their family’s needs and budget.
I stay up to date on promotions, discounts, and travel changes so my clients don’t have to, and I work to make sure they’re getting the best value possible. I also provide tips, tricks, and insider knowledge to help them make the most of their time while traveling.
Most importantly, I’m there before, during, and after their trip. Whether it’s answering questions, making adjustments, or offering support while they’re away, my goal is to make the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and truly memorable.
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My love for Disney began when I was a young girl, and my parents took me to Disney with my brothers for a boy scout trip. During High School, I attended Benjamin Russell in Alexander City, AL, where I was a majorette in the band. We were given the opportunity to perform at Magic Kingdom during one of their parades, which was a dream come true and such an honor to have been chosen. Walt Disney’s vision was to dream, believe, dare, and do. I think this is still true today!
I began my travel experience at another home-based travel agency, where I learned about the travel business. During this time, my love for Disney and the magical experience Disney offered became the focus of my travel business.
The many years of experience in sales and the importance of customer service, loyalty, and dedication for every client to have a magical experience is when Fairytale Journeys, LLC was created. For the past 20 years, my family and I have visited Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani. I enjoy helping others plan their magical vacations to WDW. I give each client the personal service that they should have. I ensure everything is taken care of for their magical vacation from the beginning of the reservations to the end. That’s why it’s so important to book with a travel agent so that you can receive a personal touch on your vacation.
I am here to help my clients with dining reservations, itineraries, travel arrangements, and most of all, dedication to making sure that each of my clients receives the best price for their magical vacation!
I have an undergraduate degree in Fashion Merchandising and a Masters’s Degree in Elementary Education. I am married to Steve Hays from Huntsville, AL, and we have two boys, Wilson and Garren Hays.
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