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Alison Essner

Waterloo, Illinois Travel Agent
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Alison Essner

Alison Essner

Waterloo, Illinois Travel Agent
Magic Expeditions LLC, a Internova Travel Group Network affiliate agency
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I HELP YOU PLAN VACATION EFFORTLESSLY.

I work with busy families to help them navigate the complexity of planning a family vacation so they can have an incredible trip with no stress. I believe all of my clients deserve a guide to vacation planning so they feel relaxed, supported, and in-the-know. I've specialize in Disney and family vacations and have helped hundreds of families plan magical vacations. I am a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge and own Magic Expeditions LLC, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner agency. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Marketing, with a minor in Communications, from Saint Louis University.

My Travel Specialties

Family Travel Specialist

As a parent myself, I know how important quality family time is. I've always thought the best way to connect with your family is through traveling and creating memories together.  Planning an incredible vacation takes a lot of time and attention to ... Read more from my Family Travel Specialist bio.

Walt Disney World Resort

Alison & family at Walt Disney World
  If you have not been to Walt Disney World before, it can start to feel like you are investigating a trip to a new planet.  There are so many options to consider, you can quickly find yourself overwhelmed!   I travel to Walt ... Read more from my Walt Disney World Resort bio.

Disneyland Resort

Alison with Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland
Walt Disney's original theme park is absolutely magical and offers many unique experiences only found at Disneyland in California.  While it is smaller than Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, you can find more original attractions, outstanding food, and a smaller ... Read more from my Disneyland Resort bio.

Adventures by Disney

Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
I want to introduce you to something that may change the way you travel forever… Adventures by Disney. It is NOT a theme park experience. There are no character meets. There are no Dole Whips.  Adventures by Disney vacations are designed to be so much ... Read more from my Adventures by Disney bio.

Disney Cruise Line

Alison with Mickey during a cruise Oct 2022
Disney Cruise Line vacations offer the perfect blend of relaxation and activity!  I often recommend this type of vacation to families who have different opinions on how "busy" they want their vacation to be. You can spend your time going from activity ... Read more from my Disney Cruise Line bio.

My Travel Stories

Jamaica
Jamaica
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Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line
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Private family photo shoot in Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World
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Unforgettable cruise to Alaska

One of the most amazing vacations we had the privilege to take was a cruise to Alaska.  

Not only did we all have so much fun together as a family on the Disney Wonder cruise ship, but we also got to see gorgeous scenery in one of the most breathtaking areas of ... Read more from my Unforgettable cruise to Alaska story.

My Reviews

Rating: 5 8 Reviews

Dream Disney Trip, Dream Planning!

Reviewed By Ashley C - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Working with Alison was a delight. She made everything seamless and easy—even when we needed to make last-minute changes. She planned our perfect Disney trip and quelled all our anxiety. It was the best travel agent experience we've had. Thank you, Alison!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Travel Agent who is Customer Focussed !!

Reviewed By Frank - Beaufort, Mo | Traveled to Caribbean
Magic Expeditions is GREAT for planning a vacation. Alison is very knowledgeable and super helpful. She focuses on assuring the client has all plans in place for an enjoyable vacation. I highly recommend Magic Expeditions LLC for your vacation plans. What seems overwhelming is made easy !!!
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DISNEY WORLD VACATION??? CALL ALISON!!

Reviewed By Tina C. - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Alison is amazing! She is easy to work with and will do as much of the planning as you. I want to be hands off in planning. I tell her what are MUST dos, would like to do, and what we would like to pass on. She plans, makes the reservations, and then sends a detail itinerary! The best Disney World vacations I've had have all been planned by Alison! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I'd give 20 stars if I could!
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Disney Cruise Vacation

Reviewed By Jamie K - Millstadt, IL | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
I didn’t know where to even start, but she was there for us whenever we needed her! She answered all my questions, planned everything, and made everything a piece of cake! Our Disney Cruise was amazing! Our favorite parts were the shows and meeting the characters. Magic Expeditions makes traveling so easy! Made our trip more enjoyable because I didn't have to worry about anything!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Amazing!

Reviewed By Terri P - Aurora IL | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
It was hard to decide on which all-inclusive resort destination to choose. Working with Alison was amazing! Loved the resort! Alison provided excellent attention to detail throughout planning and booking. She was extremely knowledgeable and walked us through the whole process.
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So easy to work with.

Reviewed By Emily K - Millstadt, IL | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
We were trying to find a place that had everything on our wish list and was within our budget. It was so easy to work with our travel agent. She listened to what we wanted and found us the perfect location! We loved being able to go back and forth between the beach and private pool. Keep up the wonderful customer service!
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Alison went above and beyond!

Reviewed By Mary - Waterloo, IL | Traveled to Canada
We struggled with everything online without Alison's help. Alison went above and beyond! Could not and would not have made it without her help. Our favorite part was the cruise itself. We had a lot of anxiety until we were finally onboard the ship. She handles all the details and gives great advice.
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Disney can be so overwhelming for a first timer!

Reviewed By Lori - Cape Girardeau MO | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
I would have never gone without Alison’s help. She helped us get the most out of our trip. We would have wasted so much walking around confused if it wasn’t for Alison helping us make a plan. We couldn’t have done it without her help!! I highly recommend her.
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Customer Testimonials

She takes care of all the details!

We love going to all inclusive resorts to relax, have some drinks, enjoy the spa, and just check-out for a week. My biggest struggle before contacting Alison was trying to figure out best pricing/times to travel. She answered all our questions, looked up additional quotes when we were trying to find the best price while booking, and sent us lots of reminders ahead of the trip so we were always in the know! I also love the detailed itinerary we received. I utilized it many times for trip info and tips!

Provided by Katie D, Valmeyer, IL

First trip to Disney World

We struggled with the logistics before working with Alison. She was very responsive and answered our questions even while we were at the parks. We loved the fireworks at Magic Kingdom and our character breakfasts. Book with Magic Expeditions for hands on, personalized service.

Provided by Matt O, St. Louis, MO

Alison's advice was spot on.

Before finding Alison, we struggled with all the terminology and what we REALLY needed and what was extra. After working with her, our experience was FANTASTIC! Alison's advice was spot on at every turn and she went above and beyond so many different times I've lost count. Our favorite part of the trip was Rise of the Resistance at Disney's Hollywood Studios - which we probably wouldn't have been able to do without her advice!

Provided by Jill F, Kirkwood, MO

Just a huge THANK YOU!!!

There is just so much we didn’t know about Disney and Alison helped clear that up for us. She was always super helpful and very responsive. She supported us exactly the way we wanted her to support us. Couldn’t have done it without her! It was such a great experience working with Alison!

Provided by Sarah W, St. Louis, MO