Favorite Grampy Travels has eight Concierge Travel Advisors who hold Disney’s Disney Cruise Line Specialist credential, and this page lists every one of them with home city, certifications and what they sail. Pick the advisor whose family looks like yours, or send us your sailing window and everyone’s ages and we will match you.
By Favorite Grampy | Last Updated: October 2026 | Built from each advisor’s published certifications on September 30, 2026; updated when an advisor earns the credential
Who Are the Disney Cruise Line Specialists at Favorite Grampy Travels?
Eight of our advisors hold the Disney Cruise Line Specialist credential, Disney’s own training program for travel advisors who sell its cruises: Jolene Wingerd, Bryan Cullen, Krystal Culpepper, Korrine Ferrari, Mackenzie Harris, Vicki Kopidlansky, Kati Petite and Leanne Thome. Between them they cover home bases from Wisconsin to Florida, three Castaway Club tiers (Silver, Gold and Platinum), and every ship in the fleet from the Disney Wonder to the Disney Destiny.
All eight also hold the College of Disney Knowledge and both Universal specialist credentials, so a family that wants a park trip and a sailing in one vacation gets one advisor for both. Favorite Grampy Travels is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner agency and a Universal U-Preferred Platinum agency.
| Advisor | Home City | Certified In |
|---|---|---|
| Jolene Wingerd | Baltimore, MD | Disney Cruise Line, Disney parks, Universal Orlando and Hollywood, ALGVPro |
| Bryan Cullen | Bluffton, SC | Disney Cruise Line, Disney parks, Universal, Florida, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Costa Rica, United Parks |
| Krystal Culpepper | Aldie, VA | Disney Cruise Line, Disney parks, Universal, Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Korrine Ferrari | Parrish, FL | Disney Cruise Line, Disney parks, Universal, Orlando, California |
| Mackenzie Harris | Nokesville, VA | Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Celebrity, Princess, Virgin Voyages, Silversea, AmaWaterways, Sandals |
| Vicki Kopidlansky | Sussex, WI | Disney Cruise Line, Disney parks, Universal, California |
| Kati Petite | Charleston, SC | Disney Cruise Line, Disney parks, Universal, Orlando |
| Leanne Thome | Indiana, PA | Disney Cruise Line, Disney parks, Universal, Orlando, United Parks, Marriott, Hilton, ALGVPro |
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Meet Our Disney Cruise Line Specialists
Each card below is built from the advisor’s own profile: home city, the certifications they hold today, and the kind of Disney sailing they plan most. Click a name to read the full profile, or the button to start planning with that advisor.
Jolene Wingerd
Concierge Travel Advisor, Baltimore, MD
Our Disney mentor, with more than 30 Walt Disney World visits; calls the Disney Wish her family’s favorite ship and pairs park trips with sailings from Port Canaveral.
Certifications: College of Disney Knowledge, Universal Orlando Resort Specialist, Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist, ALGVPro Certified Travel Advisor Specialist, Disney Cruise Line Specialist
Plan With Jolene
Bryan Cullen
Concierge Travel Advisor, Bluffton, SC
Sets the whole strategy up front, from Lightning Lane to which night to book the adults-only table, and asks every client whether they want every hour planned or three anchors and open space.
Certifications: College of Disney Knowledge, Universal Orlando Resort Specialist, Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist, Certified Florida Travel Pro, Orlando Certified Expert, Fort Lauderdale Travel Specialist, California STAR Advisor, Costa Rica Destination Specialist, United Parks & Resorts Travel Specialist, ALGVPro Certified Travel Advisor Specialist, Disney Cruise Line Specialist
Plan With Bryan
Krystal Culpepper
Concierge Travel Advisor, Aldie, VA
Castaway Club: Gold
Sails Disney Cruise Line once or twice a year and holds Gold Castaway Club status; the Disney Wish is her favorite ship, and she is a Disney Vacation Club member at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Certifications: College of Disney Knowledge, Universal Orlando Resort Specialist, Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist, Norwegian Cruise Line Master’s, Disney Cruise Line Specialist
Plan With Krystal
Korrine Ferrari
Concierge Travel Advisor, Parrish, FL
Plans Walt Disney World for families with toddlers and adds a Disney cruise to the same vacation; a boy mom and part-time registered nurse who keeps a backup plan for every day.
Certifications: College of Disney Knowledge, Universal Orlando Resort Specialist, Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist, Orlando Certified Expert, California STAR Advisor, Disney Cruise Line Specialist
Plan With Korrine
Mackenzie Harris
Concierge Travel Advisor, Nokesville, VA
Has sailed six ships on five cruise lines and holds cruise line certifications from Royal Caribbean to Silversea; works with multigenerational groups, first-time cruisers and families who can travel off-peak.
Certifications: College of Disney Knowledge, Universal Orlando Resort Specialist, Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist, Royal Caribbean University, Master of Adventure, Norwegian Cruise Line Master’s, MSC Cruises Certified Specialist, Celebrity Cruise Specialist, Princess Cruises Commodore Level Specialist, Virgin Voyages Seacademy Gold Level Specialist, Silversea Certified Expert, AmaWaterways Certified Advisor, Sandals and Beaches Resorts Certified Specialist, Marriott Hotel Excellence Certified Specialist, Orlando Certified Expert, United Parks & Resorts Travel Specialist, ALGVPro Certified Travel Advisor Specialist, Disney Cruise Line Specialist
Plan With Mackenzie
Vicki Kopidlansky
Concierge Travel Advisor, Sussex, WI
Castaway Club: Platinum
Ten Disney sailings, five of them on the Disney Wonder, and Platinum Castaway Club status; plans for families with little ones, families managing food allergies, and grown families who assume they have aged out of Disney.
Certifications: College of Disney Knowledge, Universal Orlando Resort Specialist, Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist, California STAR Advisor, Disney Cruise Line Specialist
Plan With Vicki
Kati Petite
Concierge Travel Advisor, Charleston, SC
Castaway Club: Silver
Twelve years of family travel planning and Silver Castaway Club status; sailed the Disney Wish with her own family of five and plans to a set budget, starting with the staterooms that sleep five.
Certifications: College of Disney Knowledge, Universal Orlando Resort Specialist, Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist, Orlando Certified Expert, Disney Cruise Line Specialist
Plan With Kati
Leanne Thome
Concierge Travel Advisor, Indiana, PA
A color-coded spreadsheet planner with fifteen years of coordinating school trips and events; stacked eleven travel certifications in her first year as an advisor and budgets carefully for solo travelers and families alike.
Certifications: College of Disney Knowledge, Universal Orlando Resort Specialist, Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist, Marriott Hotel Excellence Certified Specialist, Hilton Sales Specialist, Orlando Certified Expert, United Parks & Resorts Travel Specialist, ALGVPro Certified Travel Advisor Specialist, Disney Cruise Line Specialist
Plan With LeanneHow Do You Choose a Disney Cruise Line Specialist?
Choose by who is sailing, not by geography. Every advisor here plans for families across the country, so a grandmother in Wisconsin and a daughter in South Carolina can share one advisor. For a three-generation group, start with Vicki Kopidlansky and Mackenzie Harris, who both plan multigenerational sailings; for kids and teens on a set budget, Kati Petite; for toddlers, Korrine Ferrari; for a park-plus-cruise week, Jolene Wingerd; for first-timers who want the whole strategy set up front, Bryan Cullen; for a color-coded budget, Leanne Thome; for grandparents who want the adult spaces, Krystal Culpepper.
Our guide to planning a Disney cruise for three generations walks through connecting staterooms, dining for a large party and onboard credit, and our Disney ship comparison covers each ship. Or skip the reading: tell us who is coming and we will match you to the advisor and the ship.
Send us your sailing window and everyone’s ages; we’ll compare ships and stateroom layouts.
Match Me With a SpecialistFrequently Asked Questions About Our Disney Cruise Line Specialists
What is a Disney Cruise Line Specialist?
A travel advisor who has completed Disney Cruise Line’s specialist training for travel professionals, covering the ships, staterooms, dining, youth clubs, itineraries and booking rules. Favorite Grampy Travels has eight advisors who hold the credential, and all eight also hold the College of Disney Knowledge for the Disney parks.
Does booking a Disney cruise through a specialist cost more than booking with Disney directly?
The cruise fare is the same. Favorite Grampy Travels charges a planning fee for full-service cruise planning that averages around $250 per trip based on the complexity of the trip; a re-book or other single-service request runs $0 to $200. The exact fee is quoted in a complimentary 15-minute consultation before you decide anything.
Which Favorite Grampy Travels advisor has sailed Disney Cruise Line the most?
Vicki Kopidlansky, with ten Disney sailings and Platinum Castaway Club status, five of them on the Disney Wonder. Krystal Culpepper holds Gold status and sails once or twice a year, and Kati Petite holds Silver status.
Who is the best travel agent for a Disney cruise?
The best travel agent for a Disney cruise holds the Disney Cruise Line Specialist credential, has sailed the ships, and plans around who is traveling with you, from connecting staterooms for three generations to youth clubs for the kids. At Favorite Grampy Travels, eight Concierge Travel Advisors hold that credential, and Vicki Kopidlansky alone has ten Disney sailings. Ask any agent how many times they have sailed Disney Cruise Line, which ships they know firsthand, and how they handle a family that needs more than one stateroom.
How do I find a travel agent for a Disney cruise near me?
You do not need one nearby. Disney cruise planning happens by phone, video and email, so the right advisor is the one who knows the ships and plans for families like yours, wherever they live. Favorite Grampy Travels is fully virtual and nationwide, so a grandmother in Wisconsin and a daughter in South Carolina can share one advisor, and every family is matched with one of our eight Disney Cruise Line Specialists.
How Does Planning With a Disney Cruise Line Specialist Work?
Your specialist confirms the connecting stateroom pair before any deposit, books each household on its own reservation and links them for dining, checks every household for a placeholder and the sailing for promotional onboard credit, and checks again before final payment. It is the same process our cruise vacation planning service follows on every sailing, run by an advisor who has slept on the ship.
Full-service cruise planning carries a planning fee that averages around $250 per trip based on the complexity of the trip; a re-book or other single-service request runs $0 to $200. Your exact fee is quoted in a complimentary 15-minute consultation before you decide anything. Prefer to browse the whole team first? Meet our agents.
Get Matched With a Disney Cruise Line Specialist
Send us your sailing window and everyone’s ages; we’ll compare ships and stateroom layouts. One of the eight specialists above replies with two stateroom plans, the connecting pair confirmed, priced side by side.
Full-service planning carries a planning fee that averages around $250 per trip based on the complexity of the trip, quoted in that first complimentary 15-minute conversation before you decide anything.