That Time I Went to Disneyland by MYSELF!

So last week, I did something I would've never believed I'd do...  I went to Disneyland alone.  Without my family.  All by Myself!  

Here are some pictures to prove it:


If this post seems familiar, you are likely one of my awesome readers that pays attention to my posts. Yep, I did one just like this a couple of years ago when I went to Disney World by myself! Well, I got another amazing opportunity to do some Disney training and this time, it took place in California at Disneyland. So allow me to just copy and paste a bit here…

You may be wondering how I could be so cruel as to go there without my kids.  I thought the same thing before I went.  But it's not like I just yelled, "See ya suckers!" and took off for my Happy Place.  I went for training and really, truly, had no choice in the matter.  :)

I was offered a chance to go to Disney's Agent Education Program.  Of course since it's a training program for agents, families weren't allowed.  I really did agonize over the decision and went back and forth for a bit, but let me tell you - I'm so glad I went!  

It had been a while (literally 37 years) since I had set foot in Disneyland. I don’t know about you, but my memory isn’t that good so I really don’t remember it.  Besides that, there’s just a few things that have changed at Disneyland since then!!

In the next few weeks, I will post specifics about what I learned, what's new and exciting at Disneyland and even more tips and tricks that I learned from Disney Cast Members and the other agents in attendance.  I also feel the need to talk about the differences of Disneyland vs Disney World so that’s coming up soon. Spoiler alert: I love them both!!

I can honestly say I've NEVER come back from a work conference or training feeling pumped about my job - except for that one time a couple of years ago. :)  A Magical time was had for sure - AGAIN!!!

I'M GOING TO DISNEYLAND!!!

Got great news yesterday - I’ve been selected to go to Disneyland for an Agent Education Program!! If you’ve been reading my blog for a while now, you’ll remember that I was lucky enough to get to go on a similar training trip a couple of years ago to Disney World. I am ridiculously excited to get to go to Disneyland for this!

The last time I was at Disneyland was around 1980 (that’s me 2nd from the left in the Castle pic). Things have changed a bit since then! Although I keep up with Disneyland news and information via blogs, websites, podcasts… It’s amazing how seeing something in person can exponentially increase knowledge. So I’m ready to go and learn for you! Hit me up with any questions you have ahead of time (I’m going November 6) so that I can do my on-site research. I promise it will be ALL work and NO play!! :)

California Dreamin'

To all of my West Coast peeps - and to my non-West Coast peeps that have West Coast peeps - put the word out to your friends that I’m looking for my first Disneyland booking! I’ve been having a great time booking Disney World Resort stays and Disney Cruises, but I’d love to get on the Disneyland train.

So for the first client that books a Disneyland package (hotel and theme park tickets) with me, I'll throw in a $25 Disney gift card with your package.  Fastest and easiest way to get the word out is to simply share this post!

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And if you're not planning a trip, don’t despair!  If you refer someone to me, you’ll of course be eligible for the $10 restaurant gift card through my referral program.  WIN/WIN.