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Join our Team and Plan the Magic!

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Looking for your DREAM JOB?

LOVE Disney?
JOIN OUR TEAM and PLAN THE MAGIC!!!
We have had an EXCEPTIONAL and AWARD WINNING year here at Mad Hatter Adventures, Travel Co and our GOLD EARMARKED Agency is looking to GROW!

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Have you ever been told that you should become Disney travel agent?
Do you find yourself giving advice to everyone you meet who is planning to visit Mickey and friends? Do you have a love for all things Disney?
If you love Disney and enjoy helping others plan their magical vacations then this may be the career for you! Selling travel and consulting with clients is one of the most rewarding careers you’ll ever have! Where else do you get to talk about your favorite destination all day and make money doing it?
We are actively looking for independent contractors to join us in our goal of making vacation dreams come true. We love Disney Enthusiasts who are looking to specialize in Disney Vacations.

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Here are some qualities that we are looking for:
Most important, have a love of Disney!
Exceptional written and verbal communications abilities
Exceptional, demonstrated customer service abilities
Strong problem-solving skills
Exceptionally detail-oriented
Ability to work well independently and as a member of a diverse team
Outgoing, “people person” who is involved in their community
Excellent Computer Skills and comfortable using the internet and it’s multitude of resources
Active on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, Message Boards etc.)
Motivated, self starter with clear goals in mind
Flexible schedule
Willing to commit time regularly to marketing and establishing yourself as a Disney expert
Have traveled to a Disney destination at least once within the last 12 months
Have traveled a minimum of 2 times to the same Disney Destination in the last 5 years
Can demonstrate an “expert level” of knowledge about at least one Disney destination
Motivated to build your own Disney Clientele and travel business as an independent contract
Must be willing to spend time for training.
Must stay current on Disney Destination knowledge.
If this sounds like you and you are interested in Joining our Team or have questions,
please fill out our form below!

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Any questions please feel free to email

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Get Acquainted with Fierce, Furry and Feathered Animal Friends with Adventures by Disney

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With Adventures by Disney you can bottle-feed an Irish sheep. Go on an authentic African game drive. Learn how to harvest rice alongside a water buffalo in Laos. Saddle up for a cowboy style horse ride through an awe-inspiring Montana backdrop. And these are just a few of the amazing animal experiences you can have on a guided group tour with Adventures by Disney.

Whether they’re a bird lover, like to pet furry friends or want to marvel at predators as they run loose in the wild, there’s an Adventures by Disney trip that’s sure to make your wildlife wishes come true.

 

Adventures by Disney is truly an amazing experience.  You can have one of a kind experiences in over 40 different locations!  NO CHARACTERS!  Just the Disney Difference and Disney Customer Service everyone has come to know!

You have 2 Adventure Guides and get a local expert in each location.  Our guides anticipated everything!  They were incredible!

Adventures by Disney has the HIGHEST client repeat rate!  They must be doing something right!  I have been lucky enough to have been on 2 and I am eagerly researching my next destination!

Let us help you!  Contact a Mad Hatter Travel Adviser TODAY to start checking things

off your bucket list!

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Ballast Point Coming Soon to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

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Ballast Point, the popular San Diego-based brewer, will open its first Orange County location in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort this fall.

The 7,000 sq. ft. family-friendly eatery will house Downtown Disney District’s first-ever on-site brewery, tasting room, kitchen and outdoor beer garden. The high-quality, award-winning beers complement its extensive selection of local, sustainable and seasonal fare – salads, small plates, flatbreads and entrees. The menu will feature its most popular dishes, such as Baja-style fish tacos and a house-made pretzel with a beer mustard, along with items exclusive to the Downtown Disney District location. Entrees can be paired with specialty beers from the extensive beer portfolio. In addition, gluten-free options, vegetarian dishes and a children’s menu will be available.

 

 

Ready to start planning YOUR next Adventure?

Contact Mad Hatter Adventures, Travel Company – An Authorized Disney Planner

for a free no obligation quote TODAY!  Info@MadHatterAdv.com

 

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First Look Inside the Reimagined World of Disney Stores

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Yesterday Disney Parks Blog shared two new collections arriving at the reimagined World of Disney stores in the Downtown Disney District in California and Disney Springs in Florida. As the projects near completion and the locations prepare for their grand re-openings next week, they want to provide you with a first glimpse of the World of Disney store at Downtown Disney. Check out the video below!

The reimagined World of Disney stores are being transformed into contemporary, distinctly Disney retail environments. The result will inspire guests with an unmatched selection of new products in a unique, dynamic setting. In addition to improved store layouts, new design elements will make guests feel like they are in an animator’s studio, paying tribute to Disney’s rich animation history.

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While exploring the shop, guests will discover classic draftsman desks with character animation sketches by Disney Legends. Photographs of animators, including Walt Disney’s original animators, known as the “Nine Old Men,” are displayed on large corkboards.

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It wouldn’t be a distinctly Disney creation without moments of Disney magic sprinkled throughout the shop. While guests have to wait until the grand reveal to experience the magic for themselves, these immersive surprises will spotlight classic Disney storytelling in new ways.

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Amid these enhancements, one thing remains the same: the unparalleled guest service provided by Disney cast members. The World of Disney cast will be sporting new looks consisting of modern-fit jeans and plaid shirts with iconic Mickey Mouse silhouettes.

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In addition to the design elements, the shops will feature a new way to bring home treasured souvenirs and memories from Disney vacations—in specially designed, reusable merchandise bags featuring classic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck. The World of Disney stores are the first merchandise locations throughout Disney Parks to offer these bags for $1, which are also environmentally friendly—made from 80% recycled materials. They will help contribute to the company’s broader goal of significantly reducing its use of single-use plastics by mid-2019.

While both World of Disney shops are currently open for guests, the grand reopenings are slated for October 26 in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort and October 27 in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort.

 

Ready to start planning YOUR next Adventure?

Contact Mad Hatter Adventures, Travel Company – An Authorized Disney Planner

for a free no obligation quote TODAY!  Info@MadHatterAdv.com

 

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*Photos and Content from the Disney Parks Blog

 

 

The Okapi Population Gets a Boost at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Yesterday was World Okapi Day, and I believe there’s no better way to celebrate this magnificent animal than announcing the birth of one more!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is celebrating the birth of a rare okapi, who was born on Oct. 1 to mom Zelda. Weighing in at 54 pounds, the calf was up and mobile within the first hour of his birth. He has been nursing and bonding with his mom. The pair will remain in a backstage habitat for the next few months before joining the animals on the savanna.

The calf’s parents – mom Zelda and dad Mandazi – were chosen to breed through the Species Survival Plan (SSP), which is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and ensures responsible breeding of threatened and endangered species.

When I visited the okapi care team recently, keeper Kim Thomson expressed how excited she was to care for a new calf and how it changes the dynamics of her team’s routine.

“We will spend a lot of time conducting observations on mom and calf making sure the calf is bonding well with mom, nursing well and basically hitting all of the milestones we would expect of a growing okapi,” Kim said.

Okapis are an endangered species found in rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Known as the ghosts of the forest, okapis are shy, reclusive and rarely encountered in the wild. In fact, they weren’t even discovered until 1901. There are an estimated 20,000 okapi in the world, and their population continues to decline due to poaching and habitat loss from commercial logging and mining.

Through the Disney Conservation Fund and our involvement in the AZA’s Species Survival Plan, I’m proud to say Disney has been at the forefront of okapi conservation for many years. We have a long-standing relationship with the Okapi Conservation Project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In fact, the AZA recently recognized Disney’s Animal Kingdom for its contributions to the Okapi Conservation Project.

 

Ready for YOUR next Adventure?   Let Mad Hatter Adventures, Travel Company  – Authorized Disney Travel Planner, HELP YOU!

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*Images and Content from Disney Parks Blog

 

Toy Story Land Media Event COMING SOON!

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One Week!  In one week, I will board a plane and head to Orlando and attend Disney’s Toy Story Land Media Event!  I will get to be there BEFORE it opens to the public.  Excited is an understatement!

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I will check out the new Slinky Dog Coaster as well as the Alien Swirling Saucers.  If the saucers are anything like Maters Junkyard Jamboree in Disneyland, then its sure to be a blast and great for families!

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I am honored to be invited to this prestigious event!  I will be staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort!  I will be checking out Disney’s Incredible Summer Events!  Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for LIVE videos and lots of photos of the event!

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Monday’s

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magicmondayI love Mondays.  They are Magic!  I know that I am not in the norm with that one.  But my house is quiet on Mondays.  Everyone goes back to school or work and I am home, alone, in the quiet.

I work from home so having a house full of people is loud and chaotic and doesn’t afford me the time to get much done.  I have 3 kids, 4 if you count my husband, 3 cats and a dog.  Plus the numerous other people that come and go from my home.  I have a teenager, so friends and the boyfriend are always in and out.

Mondays mean routine returns.  I can think straight.  Working from home is both a blessing and a curse.  I am flexible and can work from anywhere.  Working from anywhere means sometimes I am working poolside at a hotel or beachside on an island or even from the Magic Kingdom at Disney World.  Working from home affords me the luxury of being able to travel to so many places.

But today its like the calm before the storm.  I am home, alone, in the quiet, drinking uninterrupted coffee.  I know that in just a few short days, my husband will be jumping on a plane and leaving me home with 3 kids.  A few days after that I take the kids and jump on a plane.  Ideally, and in a perfect world, we meet up and reunite our family in Florida for a long weekend.  But something always goes…..well just goes different!

I have one week to pack, prepare for a 5K, catch up on work, and check into the Polynesian in Florida for the runDisney Darkside race.  So plenty of time!  And that is the Magic of Mondays and coffee!

Where to Next?

The Delightful Traveler

The Journey Begins

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I love to travel and I am delightful!  It doesn’t matter to where or how we get there.  I love a good road trip as much as I love getting on a plane.  But one thing I know for sure is that I LOVE the airport.  I love the people and the hustle and the bustle.  I love the goodbyes and the hellos.  I love the hope and possibilities that await.  I could do without TSA and lines but I can appreciate the job that they do to keep us all safe.  One of the best investments I made last year was getting my TSA precheck card.  Luckily I can skip most of those lines.  Which is probably why I like the airport more than most people.  Besides that, I mean where else is it acceptable to have a cocktail at 8am?

I leave in 2 weeks for my next adventure.  I am heading to Florida to run in my first 5K.  Why you ask?  I have no idea.  Well the only answer I have is that I love my friends.  So running is a stretch but I will walk quickly!  Stay tuned for more updates!

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