Turning family vacations into lifelong stories

Amanda is an amazing planner. A hurricane was coming during our trip. We decided right before leaving we wanted to extend our trip because we knew we were going to lose park days. She helped us make sure we had a place to stay and worked it out for us to stay in our same room the whole time. She also calmed our nerves about being there during a storm. We will use her for future trips and recommend to our friends and family. It was the trip we dreamed of and more.

Although we had planned and gone on Disneyland trips as a family before, this was the first time we had a trip planned for our family from start to finish, and it was well worth it. Instead of the constant work of looking for hotels, park dining reservations, figuring out the park reservations versus the park tickets, we just had one point person who took care of every detail for us. She emailed us reminders of what we needed to do when, and if a process was confusing, I could call her and she walked me through it with expertise. We had a shuttle waiting for us at the airport, and from that point forward our trip was worry free. We had fun perks like lanyards and pins, early entry to parks with our on site hotel, and it felt like the easiest and most fun trip to Disneyland ever. Thanks Ellen!!

I am so grateful we had Ellen as an advisor for our Disneyland trip. This was our first Disney vacation as a family and she made such a difference in ensuring we planned and budgeted for the magical trip we wanted. Up front I appreciated that she took the time to get to know what we were wanting and presented us with some different price options and packages available. Ellen never made me feel pressured to spend more than we wanted but also understood our desires well so she could advise on what to prioritize to have the best experience. Ellen made it easy to pick just the right dates and hotel for our trip. She got us set up with everything we needed and then checked in to make sure we were all set. She gave us tips on dining reservations, early park entrances that came with our hotel, how to maximize the day without running out of steam, etc… As our trip approached she made sure we were all set, even checking in when we got to the resort to make sure everything was as magical as we hoped. Getting to tell our son, hey you aren’t going to school today, we are going to Disneyland, was a dream come true. Our family had a wonderful time, my husband who hasn’t been in decades fell in love with Disney all over again as he wandered through the Galaxy’s Edge. We Soared Around the World at California Adventure; Ellen having giving us great advice on how to balance both parks in one trip. We came home happy, with light sabers and a lifetime of memories. After this magical experience I wouldn’t even think about planning a Disney trip without Ellen as my advisor.

Amanda took all the guesswork out of the planning process, and helped make our vacation a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience! Amanda was very accommodating, responsive, and enthusiastic—she always responded to our (many, many) questions quickly and was frequently available for phone calls. One of the best parts of working with Amanda was her ability to be thorough without being overwhelming. We didn’t have to worry about the nitty gritty details of booking reservations, remembering which dates dining reservations were available to book, or keeping track of confirmation emails: in addition to reminders, Amanda put everything together in a customized trip guide that even included her recommendations for vegetarian dining options! Her lightning lane strategy guide was also a lifesaver. I would highly recommend Amanda to anybody thinking about planning a Disney or Universal vacation :) I will definitely be reaching out for our (hopefully soon!) next Disney adventure.

Amanda absolutely demystified the planning and preparation for our first WDW vacation. It seemed so overwhelming at the beginning but she kept me informed and on task as our family approached our first vacation as a family of five. We had the best time ever and would recommend Good Story Vacations to everyone!

We swam, we rode the Skyliner and the monorail, we took a boat and buses, we walked over 23 miles in three days, we mastered the virtual queue and DAS, we saw two spectacular firework shows, we went on every single ride we wanted to - including my old lady nostalgic favorites. I cannot imagine coming down here and just winging it. This trip was so great because of Amanda and the excellent work she does with Good Story Vacations. Thanks to Amanda for her expertise and patience over the last 8 months. I will recommend her highly to anyone who ever considers a Disney vacation for their family. A million thanks!

Amanda was amazing!!! Made it easy and perfect. Immediately (and I mean same-day, every single time) got us answers to questions, and ensured that our trip happened without a hitch. Beyond giving us several options to choose from every step of the way, her own personal knowledge of Disney as a frequent visitor was priceless. She knew exactly how we should navigate the park with our 4 year old. We were perfectly prepared. The greatest peace of mind she gave us was calling the IT department to make sure our reservation was all linked up with our apps and that every member of our family was set up properly, so we never had to worry that we had done something wrong or missed a step along the way. We won’t do it any other way in the future. Best way to book the dream Disney vacation.

As a first time Disney goers we didn’t know where to start the planning process! We were introduced to Amanda and immediately knew she was just what we needed. Amanda’s ability to customize our Disney trip to our family’s needs was amazing. Amanda took our requests, feedback, and endless questions and turned it into a trip of a lifetime. Thank you Amanda for your patience, organization and love of Disney!!

We just got back from our Disney trip and we can’t recommend Good Story Vacations highly enough! Disney can seem overwhelming initially and Amanda made our trip manageable and tailored personally to our tastes from the beginning! She is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and thorough and really helped us have fun in the planning instead of getting bogged down in specifics! We were able to experience the world of Star Wars and the have a makeover in Cinderella’s Castle. We went to the Very Merry Christmas Party and rode our favorite rides with no lines at midnight. We woke up to Zebra and Giraffes eating outside our hotel room. Our family came home with hundreds of Good Stories thanks to Amanda and her team! Thank you Good Story Vacations!

Amanda is simply the best! First, you can tell how much she truly loves Disney and knows all things Disney! We have a 3, 6 and 8 year old and we went to Disney for the very 1st time. All we knew is we wanted to do the Very Mickey Christmas party and the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for my 3 year old. I had no idea where to start or when but Amanda did! She is very detail orientated and always quick to respond to my messages. I was able to get an appt at the very sought after Boutique thanks to her helpful tips. It was the best day ever for my daughter and I. We loved going over her “strategies” for each park the night before when we were in Disney. It truly helped us be able to do the most in 1 day. She also gave custom recommendations based on our kids ages. I can’t say enough about how magical she made our trip and how easy she made things. We highly recommend Good Story Vacations!!

The Disney Magic starts with Amanda. From start to finish and every Mickey bar in between, Amanda will be there to make your Disney vacation everything you want it to be. Thank you Amanda for making our trip so seamless! Can't wait to book with you again.