Story & Soul Travel
I've been helping people plan Disney vacations for over 25 years — long before I made it official.
I don't just book trips. I design vacations that honor your nervous system, match your season of life, and create the kind of memories that become part of your story.
Whether it's Walt Disney World, Universal, or a cruise, I bring strategy, empathy, and a little bit of magic to every plan I build.
What I actually do
I take the overwhelming part of vacation planning off your plate so you can focus on the fun part: being there.
✦ Disney & Universal Planning
Resort selection, Lightning Lanes, dining reservations, crowd strategy, day-by-day pacing. I build a personalized plan that makes your park days smoother, calmer, and more fun.
✦ Sensory-Friendly Travel
I specialize in helping travelers who need structure, clarity, and emotional ease. Practical strategies for avoiding overstimulation and finding quiet moments in busy places.
✦ Custom Itineraries
You tell me what kind of experience you want — playful, peaceful, adventurous, nostalgic — and I build a plan that fits. I focus on meaningful moments, not rushing from ride to ride.
✦ Ongoing Support
I'm here before and during your trip to answer questions, adjust plans, and help you navigate changes. Your vacation shouldn't feel like another job.
Why me
I've been visiting Walt Disney World since I was three or four years old. For most of my life, I thought the magic was in the rides — the thrill, the lines conquered, the attractions checked off. But over time, I've learned the magic is somewhere else entirely.
I'm a therapist, a published author, and a lifelong storyteller. I wrote The Magic of It All — a book about Disney planning that weaves together strategy, storytelling, and self-care — because I believe the best vacations aren't just well-organized. They're meaningful.
Whether you want a rope-drop-to-fireworks adventure or a slower trip built around rest and connection, I'll help you find the version of magic that fits who you are now.
How it works
Tell me your story
Send me an email and we'll talk about what you want your trip to feel like — not just where you want to go.
I build your plan
Recommendations, pacing, timing, strategy — a custom itinerary designed around your family, your needs, and your pace.
You enjoy the trip
I handle the logistics so you can be present. That's the whole point.
Questions you probably have
When you book through me, I earn a commission from the travel provider — Disney, Universal, cruise lines, hotels. You pay the same price you'd pay booking directly. You just get personalized planning and support on top of it.
For Disney and Universal trips, six months to a year out is ideal — it gives us time to secure dining reservations, plan strategy, and make sure everything is in place. But I'll do my best no matter your timeline. Last-minute trip? Let's talk.
Nope. Whether it's a week-long resort vacation or a single-night hotel stay, I'm happy to help.
I specialize in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and cruises, but I can book most travel — resorts, hotels, vacation packages. The one exception: I don't book flights outside of vacation packages.
I can offer guidance and planning tips, and I did write a book on Disney planning that might be exactly what you need. I'd also love to help you book your next one.
Let's plan something meaningful.
Tell me where you want to go and what you want the trip to feel like. I'll take it from there.
Email Kirk → or reach me directly at kirk@storyandsoultravel.com