Stacey Bailey
TRAVEL PLANNER
Specializes in: Disney, Universal
Lives in: Carmel, IN
Contact me: 765.437.6596
All About Me
Hello and welcome! I’m Stacey Bailey, and I live in Indiana with my husband, daughter and son.
My earliest memory of Walt Disney World occurred during a trip to Florida to see my grandparents. I was too young to remember much about it, but the one thing I remember is belly laughing so hard during one of the rides that my grandpa—who was a pretty serious guy—ended up cracking up with me. I wish I knew now which ride that was, but regardless it stands out as one of my happiest childhood vacation memories.
When my husband and I decided to try Disney World with our own children, I was unsure where to begin. Thankfully, I had a friend who was a travel agent and she walked me through every step of the process. I was able to learn from her, bounce ideas off her, and ask all the questions I needed to in order to feel confident we were going to have a great trip—and we did!
Our first family trip to Disney was so much better than we had even hoped for that within hours of arriving we knew we’d be back…again and again.
Now, Walt Disney World is our favorite place to visit and we routinely plan our upcoming adventures around the dinner table. We’ve got a magnet on our fridge that is perpetually counting down to our next trip, a growing collection of Disney items around our home, and we have been known to bust out the occasional Tiki Room or “it’s a small world” song in the car.
What was supposed to be a once in a lifetime trip completely converted my family and I into diehard fans, and it has ignited a passion for travel in my children that is just getting started and promises to be so much fun.
If you would like to try Disney, but you don’t know where to begin—if the number of options overwhelms you, or the budget concerns you, or you have enough on your plate as it is—or if you’ve been to Disney before but would rather have some help planning your next visit, I would love to help you create the same lifelong cherished memories my own family has been fortunate enough to experience.
My background as a pharmacist means I am incredibly detail-oriented and conscientious, so every aspect of your trip will be carefully attended to. I will help with as little or as much as you would like me to!
While Walt Disney World is my happy place, I am passionate about all travel and would be thrilled to help you navigate just about any destination you can dream of. If you’re longing for a relaxing week on the beach, a luxurious cruise, an adults-only all-inclusive getaway…please feel free to reach out to me. I would love to chat and learn how I can make life easier for you as you plan your next adventure!
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STACEY’S FAVORITES
Favorite Disney Destination – Walt Disney World! It is the closest destination for us with quick, direct flights and it brings back so many childhood memories.
Favorite Disney Restaurant – Topolino’s Terrace for breakfast, and Kona Café for dinner! Topolino’s offers beautiful views, delicious food, great character interactions, and I just love the whole vibe. Regarding Kona Café, I just love visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the sushi is amazing!
Favorite Disney Park – Magic Kingdom overall because it has the most family-friendly rides and it feels so nostalgic to me. I also feel the prettiest and most peaceful park is EPCOT at rope drop… I love knocking out a ride or two, and then grabbing donuts and coffee at a Joffrey’s cart before the crowds pick up.
Favorite Disney Attraction – I can hear my kids groaning as I type this, but my favorite is “it’s a small world.” It is such a classic, and I love the song, the message, and all of the different dolls and décor. I can’t help but grin and get tears in my eyes every time I ride this attraction, as it is one of the places in Walt Disney World where I really feel amazed at how fortunate my family and I are to be there!
Favorite Disney Character – Belle because of her intelligence, independence, compassion and love of books. I love also seeing Minnie and Mickey in person! They always look so happy and their outfits are great.
Favorite Disney Snack – Dole Whip!
Favorite Adult Vacation Spot – Key West, Florida for its funky vibe and laid-back atmosphere
Favorite Family Vacation Spot – Walt Disney World and St. Joseph, Michigan, where the beach (our favorite is Tiscornia) is quiet and secluded. The view here is beautiful with the lighthouse and waves… every bit as gorgeous as the ocean, with no salt or sharks or jellyfish!
Favorite Winter Destination – French Lick Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana. This resort is one of two on the National Register of Historic Places located in the Hoosier National Forest. A trolley connects the two resorts, and they are beautifully decorated for the holidays. There is a large indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, multiple restaurants, children’s activity center, arcade, bowling alley, horses and ponies, and even a Polar Express train ride, which takes you to the North Pole (complete with hot cocoa, cookies, singing and dancing elves, and Santa)!
STACEY’S FAMILY
