Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

This is Scott VanSyckle, live from the Kingdom Konsultant Travel HQ in northern NJ!  I was asked to do a blog back in 2016, and since that blog was such a roaring success, I figured I’d surprise you and let you all behind the curtain a bit….again! Why am I writing a blog?  In all honesty…they asked me to write one, so here goes.  While most know that Kingdom Konsultant Travel books Disney-based travel, not many are aware that we can book ANY destination.  In fact, this team of incredible people is constantly striving to improve on their world-class customer service by traveling to new destinations, taking courses, and communicating within the team (SO IMPORTANT.) Some of the awesome KK Family and special guests during the 1st Annual KK Family Cruise   You didn’t know this revised blog came with commercials again, did you??? Name:​  Scott VanSyckle Owner/Manager Kingdom Konsultant Travel Beyond the Kingdom Travel Where do you call home? ...

On our recent Disney Cruise, we were excited to visit Tortola for the first time. We were looking for an excursion that would give us a tour of the island, provide some time for relaxation and would be something our 3 year old son would enjoy. After reviewing the Port Adventure options on the Disney Cruise Line website, we chose the Island Drive and Beach Break. After disembarking the ship, we boarded our open-air safari bus for a scenic drive around Tortola through Road Town before we ascended Ridge Road up to Sky World. Make sure to sit on the left side of the bus for the best views of your Disney ship when you're driving up Ridge Road. Unfortunately for me, I ended up on the right side of the vehicle so I struggled to grab a good picture of the ship from the top of the island. I was still able to enjoy the stunning views but I just couldn't get a perfectly composed photo. While we drove around the island, our driver gave us some history on everything that we were seeing...

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be a large and daunting task. There are so many decisions to make- where to stay, where to eat, how much time to devote to each park, and  more. Before you can dive in to any of these details, the first step is deciding when to visit. We have many first time guests ask us when is the best time to experience Walt Disney World. While we all have personal favorites, there is no "one size fits all" answer to this question. The truth is, any time is a great time to take a Disney trip- but there are a lot of factors to take into consideration when trying to plan the perfect vacation. CROWDS One thing to consider when choosing your travel dates is the crowd level. If you would prefer to visit during a time with low crowds (meaning minimal waits at attractions), then your best bet is to stay away from holidays and school breaks. Broadly speaking, Disney World has seen lower crowds during certain weeks in September and May. The parks wil...

Get to know Agent Pam G in this week's Agent Spotlight. Name:​   Pam Gaston Kingdom Konsultant Travel Beyond the Kingdom Travel Find me on… Facebook-  @getawaysbypamg I specialize in…   Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruise Line, Holland Cruise Line, Viking River Cruises, all types of All-Inclusive vacations, escorted tours with Globus Travel, Gate 1 Travel & Trafalgar Travel Where do you call home?  Stafford, Virginia (45 minutes south of Washington DC) What was your dream job when you were 10 years old?  A Movie Star! Why did you become a travel agent?  I love helping families make their dreams come true through visiting destinations on their “bucket” list, making memories together or taking time to relax. Favorite vacation destination?  Anywhere that I can relax on the beach :) This or that: Walt Disney World or Disneyland:  Do I ...

My husband and I decided to honeymoon in Walt Disney World over 10 years ago.  Even though honeymooning in Walt Disney World is very popular, we still got quizzical looks from friends and family who wondered why in the world two adults would go to the house of mouse sans children.  (Clearly they’ve underestimated the romance of watching fireworks behind the castle with the love of your life.)  For those of you considering an adults-only vacation to a Disney Park, here are a few reasons why we loved our honeymoon and some pointers for you to enjoy a kid-free vacation:  Lady and the Tramp paw prints.        1.    It’s the best of both worlds.   We are not “lay by the pool every day for a week” kind of vacationers, but we do try to maintain a balance to our schedule.  We loved being able to get up early to enjoy the attractions and embrace our young-at-heart sides.  Then in the evenings we could relax more and...

A lot of us are in uncharted territory right now both in our personal and professional lives with social distancing and self-quarantine to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, and Adventures by Disney are all also doing their part for social distancing, temporarily suspending operations. For many of us (myself included), this was heartbreaking news that resulted in rescheduling upcoming vacations, potentially by a few months or even until next year. However, there are still ways you can put a little Disney Magic into your life at home during this time.  Here are a few things I've been doing over the past month or two to put a dose of Disney and some "vacation" relaxation into my routine. 1) Put down your phone and watch a Disney movie. Disney+ has been a game-changer on watching childhood favorites and current favorite Disney movies.  Share your favorite childhood movie with your family, or maybe there was a movie you m...

When planning a Walt Disney World vacation, so many factors play a key role into making the trip what you want it to be. There’s the resort choice, dining reservations, special events, flights, tours and the list goes on. One major player in the trip planning process is visiting the parks. With four theme parks and two water parks, there is no doubt that a visit to Walt Disney World will be filled with fun. But what if you want to do something besides theme parks, something with a slower pace and more relaxation? Well rest assured because Walt Disney World has so much more for guests of all ages! Here we’ll take a look at just a few of the fun things there are to do outside of the parks. Disney Springs Disney Springs is a fun, upbeat and enjoyable place for the whole family. With what seems to be an endless array of dining and shopping, there’s something here for everyone. With stores such as The Art of Disney, Disney’s Days of Christmas and World of Disney (which happens to b...