Trip Tales by Nicole Marie
I am a Disney adult and travel advisor with a passion for helping people to make their vacation dreams and lifelong memories a reality! I love to break down the planning process to make things clear and low-stress. And of course we’ll chat all things accommodations, dining, attractions, and entertainment for Disney Destinations, Universal Destinations & Experiences, cruising, and more!
Episodes

May 2, 2026
May 2, 2026
13 min
Episode 70 of Trip Tales by Nicole Marie: Part 2! Join me as I share MORE quick dinner recipes to save you time—whether you’re planning your Disney trip, easing back into routine after vacation, or just tackling a busy week with easy meals.
Thinking about your next vacation? I’d love to help—at no extra cost to you, since Disney and other travel suppliers already include advisor commission in their pricing, whether you use an advisor or not.
Whether you’re planning a trip to Disney Destinations like Walt Disney World; Disneyland; Disney Cruise Line; Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii; to Universal Destinations and Experiences; or to Sandals and Beaches all inclusive resorts, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I’ll help you to feel confident and informed—helping you choose the right resort or cruise; sharing tips for things like:
-lightning lanes or express passes
-dining
-transportation
-packing essentials
-and important itinerary considerations
Plus, I handle those phone calls to Disney or other suppliers for you!
You can send me a message at nicolemarie@lovethemousetravel.com.
Referrals are so incredibly important to my business, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing my information with your friends and family!
Check out My Website
My Blog (with pictures that go along with many of my podcast episodes)
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Apr 25, 2026
Apr 25, 2026
18 min
Episode 69 of Trip Tales by Nicole Marie: Join me as I share quick dinner recipes to save you time—whether you’re planning your Disney trip, easing back into routine after vacation, or just tackling a busy week with easy meals.
Also, be sure to check out Episode 16: How To Keep the Magic Alive Between Trips which has tips on finding/making some of your favorite Disney foods/drinks at home, finding Disney cooking accessories/dishes, and more.
Here is a blog post of mine on that topic! https://nicolemarieatlovethemousetravel.wordpress.com/2025/04/06/keeping-magic-alive-in-between-trips/
Thinking about your next vacation? I’d love to help—at no extra cost to you, since Disney and other travel suppliers already include advisor commission in their pricing, whether you use an advisor or not.
Whether you’re planning a trip to Disney Destinations like Walt Disney World; Disneyland; Disney Cruise Line; Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii; to Universal Destinations and Experiences; or to Sandals and Beaches all inclusive resorts, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I’ll help you to feel confident and informed—helping you choose the right resort or cruise; sharing tips for things like:
-lightning lanes or express passes
-dining
-transportation
-packing essentials
-and important itinerary considerations
Plus, I handle those phone calls to Disney or other suppliers for you!
You can send me a message at nicolemarie@lovethemousetravel.com.
Referrals are so incredibly important to my business, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing my information with your friends and family!
Check out My Website
My Blog (with pictures that go along with many of my podcast episodes)
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Apr 18, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
21 min
Episode 68 of Trip Tales by Nicole Marie: Join me today as I share planning tips to consider when your Walt Disney World countdown is at 30 days!
Also, be sure to check out Episode 64: Countdown: 60 Days to Walt Disney World: Planning Tips!
Here is a blog post of mine about What to Wear to Disney! https://nicolemarieatlovethemousetravel.wordpress.com/2023/05/03/what-to-wear-to-disney/
Thinking about your next vacation? I’d love to help—at no extra cost to you, since Disney and other travel suppliers already include advisor commission in their pricing, whether you use an advisor or not.
Whether you’re planning a trip to Disney Destinations like Walt Disney World; Disneyland; Disney Cruise Line; Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii; to Universal Destinations and Experiences; or to Sandals and Beaches all inclusive resorts, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I’ll help you to feel confident and informed—helping you choose the right resort or cruise; sharing tips for things like:
-lightning lanes or express passes
-dining
-transportation
-packing essentials
-and important itinerary considerations
Plus, I handle those phone calls to Disney or other suppliers for you!
You can send me a message at nicolemarie@lovethemousetravel.com.
Referrals are so incredibly important to my business, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing my information with your friends and family!
Check out My Website
My Blog (with pictures that go along with many of my podcast episodes)
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Apr 11, 2026
Apr 11, 2026
10 min
Episode 67 of Trip Tales by Nicole Marie: Join me as I share all about why using a travel agent is a no-brainer! And of course let’s chat about what fun is coming up for my Disney content soon!
Thinking about your next vacation? I’d love to help—at no extra cost to you, since Disney and other partners already include advisor commission in their pricing, whether you use an advisor or not.
Whether you’re planning a trip to Disney Destinations like Walt Disney World; Disneyland; Disney Cruise Line; Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii; or to Universal Destinations and Experiences; or to Sandals and Beaches all inclusive resorts, I’m here to support you every step of the way—while you stay as involved in the planning as you’d like.
I’ll help you to feel confident and informed—helping you choose the right resort or cruise; sharing tips for things like:
-lightning lanes or express passes
-dining
-transportation
-packing essentials
-and important itinerary considerations
Plus, I handle those phone calls to Disney or other suppliers for you!
You can send me a message at nicolemarie@lovethemousetravel.com.
Referrals are so incredibly important to my business, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing my information with your friends and family!
Check out My Website
HERE is the blog post that goes along with today’s topic!
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Apr 4, 2026
Apr 4, 2026
36 min
Episode 66 of Trip Tales by Nicole Marie: Join me and my guests, Jason and Molly, as they share all about their spring break trip with Jason’s parents and their two daughters (tween and teen). They had so much fun at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando!
Wanting to make your own vacation dreams a reality? I would love to help get you all set! There is no additional cost to have me book your trip because Disney already includes commission in their pricing, whether you use an advisor or not! This makes it a no-brainer to work with a travel advisor who is experienced with Disney vacations like me. It works the same way with Disney Destinations, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, Sandals & Beaches all-inclusive resorts, etc. Love planning? You can still plan as much as you would like. You'll receive clear guidance, helpful tips, and personalized assistance, all while supporting my small business and having someone to share in the fun & anticipation with you.
You can send me a message at nicolemarie@lovethemousetravel.com
Referrals are incredibly important to my business, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing my information with your friends and family!
Check out My Website
My Blog (with pictures that go along with many of my podcast episodes)
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Mar 28, 2026
Mar 28, 2026
20 min
Episode 65 of Trip Tales by Nicole Marie: Join me and my oldest daughter, Grace, as she shares her favorite vacation moments!
Wanting to make your own vacation dreams a reality? I would love to help get you all set! There is no additional cost to have me book your trip because Disney already includes commission in their pricing, whether you use an advisor or not! This makes it a no-brainer to work with a travel advisor who is experienced with Disney vacations like me. It works the same way with Disney Destinations, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, Sandals & Beaches all-inclusive resorts, etc. Love planning? You can still plan as much as you would like. You'll receive clear guidance, helpful tips, and personalized assistance, all while supporting my small business and having someone to share in the fun & anticipation with you.
You can send me a message at nicolemarie@lovethemousetravel.com
Referrals are incredibly important to my business, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing my information with your friends and family!
Check out My Website
My Blog (with pictures that go along with many of my podcast episodes)
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Mar 21, 2026
Mar 21, 2026
37 min
Episode 64 of Trip Tales by Nicole Marie: Join me today as I share planning tips to consider when your Walt Disney World countdown is at 60 days!
*Also, check out Podcast Episodes 24 & 25 for packing considerations and Episode 34 about Enchanting Extras & Minnie Vans!
Blog posts on these topics are:
https://nicolemarieatlovethemousetravel.wordpress.com/2025/06/13/10-travel-essentials-for-your-next-disney-vacation/
https://nicolemarieatlovethemousetravel.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/10-tips-for-traveling-light/
https://nicolemarieatlovethemousetravel.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/walt-disney-world-enchanting-extras-minnievans/
Wanting to make your own vacation dreams a reality? I would love to help get you all set! There is no additional cost to have me book your trip because Disney already includes commission in their pricing, whether you use an advisor or not! This makes it a no-brainer to work with a travel advisor who is experienced with Disney vacations like me. It works the same way with Disney Destinations, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, Sandals & Beaches all-inclusive resorts, etc. Love planning? You can still plan as much as you would like. You'll receive clear guidance, helpful tips, and personalized assistance, all while supporting my small business and having someone to share in the fun & anticipation with you.
You can send me a message at nicolemarie@lovethemousetravel.com
Referrals are incredibly important to my business, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing my information with your friends and family!
Check out My Website
My Blog (with pictures that go along with many of my podcast episodes)
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Mar 14, 2026
Mar 14, 2026
11 min
Episode 63 of Trip Tales by Nicole Marie: Join me as I share more Run Disney tips for you!
Wanting to make your own vacation dreams a reality? I would love to help get you all set! There is no additional cost to have me book your trip because Disney already includes commission in their pricing, whether you use an advisor or not! This makes it a no-brainer to work with a travel advisor who is experienced with Disney vacations like me. It works the same way with Disney Destinations, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, Sandals & Beaches all-inclusive resorts, etc. Love planning? You can still plan as much as you would like. You'll receive clear guidance, helpful tips, and personalized assistance, all while supporting my small business and having someone to share in the fun & anticipation with you.
You can send me a message at nicolemarie@lovethemousetravel.com
Referrals are incredibly important to my business, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing my information with your friends and family!
Check out My Website
My Blog (with pictures that go along with many of my podcast episodes)
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Mar 7, 2026
Mar 7, 2026
22 min
Episode 62 of Trip Tales by Nicole Marie: Join me today as I share a Post Trip Tale about our Disney Princess 10k 2026 vacation!
Wanting to make your own vacation dreams a reality? I would love to help get you all set! There is no additional cost to have me book your trip because Disney already includes commission in their pricing, whether you use an advisor or not! This makes it a no-brainer to work with a travel advisor who is experienced with Disney vacations like me. It works the same way with Disney Destinations, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, Sandals & Beaches all-inclusive resorts, etc. Love planning? You can still plan as much as you would like. You'll receive clear guidance, helpful tips, and personalized assistance, all while supporting my small business and having someone to share in the fun & anticipation with you.
You can send me a message at nicolemarie@lovethemousetravel.com
Referrals are incredibly important to my business, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing my information with your friends and family!
Check out My Website
My Blog (with pictures that go along with many of my podcast episodes)
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Feb 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
12 min
Episode 61 of Trip Tales by Nicole Marie: Join me today as I share my Top 5 Tips for your Run Disney experience!
Wanting to make your own vacation dreams a reality? I would love to help get you all set! There is no additional cost to have me book your trip because Disney already includes commission in their pricing, whether you use an advisor or not! This makes it a no-brainer to work with a travel advisor who is experienced with Disney vacations like me. It works the same way with Disney Destinations, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, Sandals & Beaches all-inclusive resorts, etc. Love planning? You can still plan as much as you would like. You'll receive clear guidance, helpful tips, and personalized assistance, all while supporting my small business and having someone to share in the fun & anticipation with you.
You can send me a message at nicolemarie@lovethemousetravel.com
Referrals are incredibly important to my business, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing my information with your friends and family!
Check out My Website
My Blog (with pictures that go along with many of my podcast episodes)
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn






