Katherine Wilkes-Yundt
Hartland, Wisconsin Travel Agent
Castle Explorers, an independent agent with Castle Explorers, TN, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Disney World Travel Specialist
I consider myself as a lover of travel. Growing up my family modeled the importance of travel in order to grow as a person. Some of my most memorable trips as a child include our trips to the gulf coast of Florida, a two week East Coast adventure with my grandmother, great aunt, cousin and second cousin (including a bus tour from Boston up to Maine), trips around the Midwest, the Summer Olympics in 1996, and a collage trip to Seattle and Vancouver.
I enjoy getting to know each and every family I work with to help me best understand their wants and needs. My attention to detail will help us to make sure nothing is overlooked for your next vacation. I am looking forward to meeting and working with you and your family to plan the most memorable experience to fit your dreams.
Walt Disney World
Oga's Cantina
I have been a lover of Disney my whole life having traveled to both parks before the age of two. I have run two of the Run Disney Events (the Princess and Wine & Dine 1/2 Marathon). As a parent I have taken my family 7 times since the end of 2019. We decided in the spring of 2023 to become Annual Passholders.
I have personal experience staying at multiple hotels including on and off-site. We have also used different types of transportation in and around the parks. My family and I enjoy down days and finding yummy eats around the properties. We enjoy both quick service and table service dining, typically having at least one "fancy" meal.
My Areas of Expertise
SUPPLIER PARTNERS
Planning with Katie, Zip A Dee Doo Da A Snap!
Reviewed By Curt - St Francis, WI | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Katie did an awesome job booking our entire vacation down to securing us reservations at a few restaurants in the parks we've never been able to get. Always quick to respond and provide advice to make our trip truly magical!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Katherine Wilkes-Yundt responded:
Booking extras, like dining and parties, are things I love to do with my clients. Looking forward to your next new adventures!
Booking extras, like dining and parties, are things I love to do with my clients. Looking forward to your next new adventures!
With Your Help, Our Trip Was Truly Magical!
Reviewed By Wisco Disney Dave - Milwaukee, Wi | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Katie.... we cannot stop talking about how magical our experience was at Disney, and we couldn't have done it without your help. This trip was exactly what we needed and you delivered BIG TIME! From helping us secure the dining reservations and some of the hardest places to score a table at Disney, to helping us understand Genie Plus and the virtual queues. Your pool and the renovated rooms at the Boardwalk were amazing, so your suggestions were spot on. Thanks for helping us make memories that will last a life time.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Katherine Wilkes-Yundt responded:
I'm so happy to have helped you enjoy some of the magic of Walt Disney World!
I'm so happy to have helped you enjoy some of the magic of Walt Disney World!
Amazing Trip!!
Reviewed By Katie H - Hartland, WI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Working with Katherine was great. She agreed to meet with me to answer all of my questions as we were planning, and I had A LOT of questions. She was patient with me, and I never felt rushed. I was really overwhelmed with the Genie, Genie+, and Individual Lightning Lane features. I wasn't sure what was necessary or what the best strategy would be while using these features. She clearly explained pros and cons of all of the features and explained different strategies and approaches to get the most out of our trip. Our first Genie+ option was going to be available to us while we were flying and she agreed to book that for us. She continued to be available to answer my questions and give recommendations throughout our days at the parks. If we hadn't worked with Katherine, I don't think we would have had the opportunity to get on as many rides as we did. I also think my kids would have been so whiny and tired from standing in lines that we wouldn't have enjoyed the parks as
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Katherine Wilkes-Yundt responded:
Happy kids at Disney make for happy parents, I am so happy you had just a wonderful time. It was a quick few days, but boy oh boy did you get to all the greatest in both parks. Thanks for sharing your Disney weekend with me!
Happy kids at Disney make for happy parents, I am so happy you had just a wonderful time. It was a quick few days, but boy oh boy did you get to all the greatest in both parks. Thanks for sharing your Disney weekend with me!
Disney World without kids!
Reviewed By CD - Sussex, WI | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
Katie was very attentive and did a nice job laying out all the options when vacation planning for an adult Disney trip. She worked really hard to make sure our airport transportation was correct because the company we booked through kept making mistakes with our reservation. I think she called them about 10x!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Katherine Wilkes-Yundt responded:
I loved helping you plan for an adults only trip. Persistence is the key to making sure every trip is magical. Looking forward to your next adventure!
I loved helping you plan for an adults only trip. Persistence is the key to making sure every trip is magical. Looking forward to your next adventure!
Fun Disney trip
Reviewed By Jwwi - Wauwatosa WI | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Responsive, knowledgeable and very helpful
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Katherine Wilkes-Yundt responded:
I enjoy helping with all your adventures.
I enjoy helping with all your adventures.
Thanks, Katie!
Reviewed By Luke - Wauwatosa, WI | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
We really appreciate all of Katie's time and expertise with planning our trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Katherine Wilkes-Yundt responded:
Loved being able to share my knowledge of a happy place with you and your family. Thanks for trusting me with part of your family's summer vacation!
Loved being able to share my knowledge of a happy place with you and your family. Thanks for trusting me with part of your family's summer vacation!
Trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Kathy - Milwaukee, WI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Katie is extremely knowledgeable about the Disney World experience. She goes above and beyond to make your experience a great one.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Katherine Wilkes-Yundt responded:
I really enjoy making Disney World trips memorable for all families, especially yours. I had so much fun planning your late summer trip and looking forward to the upcoming winter one. I really enjoy making each trip, unique to best fit the wants and needs of all your traveling "buddies". I am having so much fun discussing the things your "grands" want to do while they visit Mickey and all his friends.
I really enjoy making Disney World trips memorable for all families, especially yours. I had so much fun planning your late summer trip and looking forward to the upcoming winter one. I really enjoy making each trip, unique to best fit the wants and needs of all your traveling "buddies". I am having so much fun discussing the things your "grands" want to do while they visit Mickey and all his friends.
Great First Trip!
Reviewed By Genny - Brookfield, WI | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
My sister and I had a great experience working with Katie to plan our first trip to Disney World. After deciding to go to Disney, we were quickly overwhelmed with all the choices we would have to make (dining, resort, transportation, park rides.) Katie gave great suggestions from restaurants to rope drop strategies to the best way to utilize Genie+. She has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Disney; you can tell how passionate she is about traveling there and wants to make sure you love your experience as much as she does! My sister and I had some unique experiences during our trip; we participated in the “Savor the Savanna” experience in Animal Kingdom and the “Seats and Treats” firework party in Magic Kingdom. We had a fantastic time and made so many memories! Both of us are looking forward to utilizing Katie to help plan our next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Katherine Wilkes-Yundt responded:
I am so excited to help you plan your next Disney World trip for this up coming summer.
I am so excited to help you plan your next Disney World trip for this up coming summer.