Hi my name is Katlyn, and I have been going on family vacations since I was born and our favorite vacation spot has always been Disney World. Growing up I went on multiple trips and created so many amazing memories with my parents, siblings, grandparents and aunts and uncles. My first trip away with my husband (prior to our honeymoon) was to Disneyland and Universal California, we had such a great time and created more memories. And to keep the chain going we brought our son to Disney World for his first birthday! I want nothing more than to help others experience the same chance to make memories with their families and friends!
I’m looking forward to helping you plan your vacation.

I am a life-long Disney fanatic. My fondest memories as a child are watching “The Wonderful World of Disney” every Sunday with my family, visiting Walt Disney World, & seeing Cinderella’s Castle in person for the first time. Sprinkled throughout my home are various Disney touches and usually a day doesn’t go by without a random Disney movie quote.
Watching my children light up as they entered Walt Disney World for their first times was a truly magical experience. I am new to the cruising world but have fallen in love with the all-inclusive feel and the amazing destinations to explore at each Port of Call.

Let me help you create your most magical dream vacation; my passion for planning, up to the minute knowledge with the ever changing travel environment, & attention to the smallest details are what make booking with Magical Vacation Planner by Sharon Bastos as stress-free as possible!

Reach out & let’s see the World!

When I was five years old, I was cast as Jiminy Cricket in my Pre-K’s production of Pinocchio, and I think it’s safe to say that the experience shaped my life as I now know it. As I unearthed my passion for theater, I discovered my love of, and belief in, *magic*.

My husband and I are complete – and proud – Disney dorks: the movies, the mindset, the magic, and, above all, the Mouse. We both have cherished memories of wonderful family vacations to Walt Disney World as children, so it seemed only fitting that our first vacation as a couple should take us back to the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” If WDW was awesome as a child, it is even more amazing as an adult, especially as I get to plan, and curate, the adventure. Disney Imagineers pride themselves on each Disney detail telling a story, and that’s exactly how I like to plan vacations. I believe each day in the parks is only enhanced when the meals, activities, and smallest details of the day work together to tell a story. No day in the Animal Kingdom is complete for me without traveling to Africa for breakfast at Boma, hiking across the Himalayas for lunch at Yak and Yeti before visiting the Yeti himself on Expedition Everest, all the while discovering more and more about the planet’s animal kingdom.

Since our first vacation together, my husband and I have visited Walt Disney World four more times. WDW plays an enormous role in our lives: my husband proposed to me in Epcot, took his friends to the parks for his bachelor party, and, at our wedding, our cake featured a few hidden Mickeys. Furthermore, we have taken two Disney Cruises, have trekked to Disney Land in California, and have journeyed with Adventures by Disney to Spain and Ireland. We are amazed by how much of the world we can explore with Disney, and are so excited to plan our next adventure.

This is why I’m here for you as your Magical Vacation Planner: I love to listen, I love to organize, and above all, I love to curate magical experiences that bring friends and families closer together. Let me be your Jiminy Cricket: all you have to do is “give a little whistle,” and I’ll help make all your Disney dreams come true!

Bill is excited to be part of the MVP team & to have an outlet to share his love for travel, especially Disney vacations and cruising. Bill understands the varied vacation needs of different groups and will help to cater your vacation truly magical. In his other life as a high school guidance counselor & coach, Bill has made a career of helping others navigate towards their goals. Let him do the same in helping your next magical vacation become a reality!

I am an elementary teacher and a mom of two little girls. My passion other than teaching and my family, is traveling. I have been to China, Italy, England, Greece, Hawaii and of course Disney! I have visited Disney as a child. Now I enjoy going with my husband and our two girls. Recently, my family and I began traveling by RV, because I like to plan many stops on our way to and from Disney. We have stayed at the Fort Wilderness Campground, but I have also explored many other Disney hotels. Other than the rides, I really enjoyed seeing my girls transformed into princesses at the Bippidi Boppidi Boutique in Magic Kingdom. My family and I also enjoy eating at a variety of restaurants that Disney offers such as Cinderella’s Royal Table, Ohana, Be Our Guest and Via Napoli in Epcot. I am familiar with the layout of the Disney Parks, so I can help with scheduling fast passes and dining to get the most out of your experience. I would love to help you customize your family vacation, so that your family has a memorable and magical vacation!

Aaron has had the pleasure of creating magical vacations for families for the last 3 years with Magical Vacation Planner. After contacting the company and seeing how professional and thorough the planning was, he knew he wanted to share that same experience with others. Not only does he help plan vacations, but Aaron is an educator (working with neurologically diverse students) and performer as well. Aaron has traveled to Walt Disney World over 10 ten times and to Disneyland once, so he has both knowledge and experience to share.

Did you know you can get a haircut at the Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street in Magic Kingdom? I know because for the past 5 years, these amazing Barbers are the only ones who have cut my hair.

My husband and I went to Disney World for our very first vacation together back in 2011. Since then we have gone 2-4 times every year. We even became Annual Passholders because we love it so much. The magic of Disney World is amazing; we feel it as soon as we step onto the Magical Express. The outside world disappears and we enter a world filled with happy people who just want to enjoy life and have fun.

I love learning about Disney. Every decoration, presentation, building, has a story and there are so many little treasures to find like hidden Mickeys and where you can listen in on a party phone line conversation.

Whether you go for 3, 7 or maybe even 10 days to spend time with family, celebrating a special occasion or just need to get away, I would love to help you plan your trip and share the excitement of Disney!

Alina’s love for all things Disney began with her first trip to Walt Disney World at the age of 4. This love continues to grow as an adult as she visits Disney at least once a year, whether it be a trip to the parks or a Disney cruise, with her husband, Daniel, and her daughter, Emily. Alina has stayed at many Disney resorts from value to deluxe and has had enjoyed countless meals at both quick service and table service restaurants all around Disney property.

Alina’s passion for Disney is even evident in her career as a middle school ELA teacher. Her co workers and students know all about “Mrs. Mason’s” Disney obsession!

Alina would love to share her love and knowledge of Disney to help you plan your next dream vacation!

“A dream is a wish your heart makes!” Planning a Disney vacation is a dream come true for most families. However, it can be very overwhelming! Kim is eager to help you plan your magical vacation ensuring that it is stress-free and full of memories to last a lifetime.

When she isn’t planning magical vacations, she is teaching 7th grade math. In her free time she enjoys skiing and spending time at the lake with her husband and three children.

Whether you are an overwhelmed first timer or a seasoned veteran, Kim can help to save you time and money by planning your next trip. She has great advice and tips that she loves to share with her clients to help make their trip extra special.

Areas of focus: Disney World, working with teachers’ schedules, family trips, dining recommendations, itinerary planning