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Marie at Magical Compass Vacations I’m a mom of littles who lives to travel so I’m putting my passion to work for YOU! Disney, Universal, Viking, cruises, and more!

Let’s plan your dream vacation - w/my services at no cost to you! Message or call me today, and we’ll get started! 😎 I’m a mom of littles who is passionate about traveling, so I’m putting my hobby to work for others! I have learned LOTS of tips and tricks about traveling with kids, solo and with family members and friends of varying ages and interests - and would LOVE to make your travel daydreams a reality! We are a Disney family, so I bring decades of experience in navigating all aspects of planning for Disney trips. I also have loved my experiences on Viking River Cruises, Universal Orlando Resort, various destinations in Hawaii and Europe, and ocean cruise lines as well! Let’s work together to create magical memories for your family that will last a lifetime! ✈️🚗🚢🏝️🏞️🎉

Call/text/email me with your thoughts today! Great news is that my services are totally NO EXTRA COST to you and it’s my job to make sure I’m up-to-date on all the best deals so you are sure to get more than you pay me for! 😉



Fun fact about me: my ten-month-old has been on 16 planes, already having visited twelve states, with no end in sight! Needless to say, I’m SO happy to share ideas of how to travel with the babes!

Galaxies Edge at night is incredibly beautiful, and all I can do is marvel at how Disney hit this theming out of the par...
09/28/2026

Galaxies Edge at night is incredibly beautiful, and all I can do is marvel at how Disney hit this theming out of the park! If you have the opportunity, be sure to walk through this area in Hollywood Studios, as well as Pandora in the avatar area of Animal Kingdom at night! 😍

what a beautiful way to end a long park day! And sleeping kids doesn’t hurt either! 🙂

P.S. Today I only rode one ride (the boat ride of Mexico). The rest of the time was spent enjoying the shows, character interactions, and Princess dining with my little ladies! Don’t be afraid to focus on more than just the rides.

Just got off our first Disney Cruise as a family... and WOW.The level of service, entertainment, and attention to detail...
09/26/2026

Just got off our first Disney Cruise as a family... and WOW.

The level of service, entertainment, and attention to detail was incredible. None of us wanted to leave! We had the best time together, and honestly? Experiencing it firsthand has made me even better at guiding families toward their own perfect Disney Cruise. 🏰🚢

Thinking about a Disney Cruise for your family? Let’s talk — I’d love to help you plan yours.

And if budget is what’s holding you back, here’s the truth: Disney Cruise feels surprisingly all-inclusive. For our 5-night sailing, our family of 4 spent just $140 extra — and that covered souvenirs, daily specialty coffee, AND nursery time for our youngest. All optional! Everything else, we knew exactly what we were paying going in. And trust me, we did NOT hold back on the experience. 💫

Comment DCL and I’ll walk you through it!

Officially out of the office while I’m sailing on the Disney Fantasy for their Halloween on the High Seas cruise! I’ll b...
09/21/2026

Officially out of the office while I’m sailing on the Disney Fantasy for their Halloween on the High Seas cruise! I’ll be collecting knowledge and experience to bring back to help you book your next adventure.

If you are thinking of sailing with Disney Cruise Line, I’d love to chat about what it’s like, and why it might be the perfect fit for your family (whether you have littles or not!).

See ya reallll soon! ⚓️🚢🎃

Off on our next adventure to try something new! Any guesses where we are heading?!
09/19/2026

Off on our next adventure to try something new! Any guesses where we are heading?!

🚨North East Friends! 🚨🍎 Disney Wish returns to New York in late Sept. 2027 with 7 voyages ranging from 4–7 nights to New...
08/25/2026

🚨North East Friends! 🚨

🍎 Disney Wish returns to New York in late Sept. 2027 with 7 voyages ranging from 4–7 nights to New England & Canada and Bermuda — select Bermuda sailings offer an extra day in Bermuda.

🍂 New England friends, this one’s for you — a Disney ship sailing right from your backyard to your own backyard coastline! No flights, no hassle, just a short drive to the pier for a magical getaway to Canada or Bermuda.

🌴 More Caribbean sailings from San Juan aboard the Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy, with 5–7 night Southern & Eastern Caribbean itineraries.

🚢 Disney Magic through the Panama Canal with 2 repositioning cruises through this legendary waterway.

⭐ Disney Magic returns to Texas with 4–7 night itineraries. Select 7-night Bahamas sailings will visit both Disney Castaway Cay AND Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

🌊 Disney Wonder continues sailing from San Diego with 3–7 night cruises.

🌏 Disney Adventure continues from Singapore, with select sailings featuring a new port of call: Langkawi, Malaysia.

And if you’re already thinking about booking one of these sailings, mark your calendar:

📅 August 31: Early booking opens for select Castaway Club members
📅 September 8: Booking opens to everyone

With so many new itineraries, this is a great time to start figuring out which sailing, itinerary and stateroom make the most sense for your family before booking opens.

I can help you compare itineraries, find the best stateroom options, and navigate the booking process so you can choose the Disney cruise that’s the best fit for your family. Reach out to start planning!

📩 [email protected]

✨ Fall in love with the Danube ✨Viking Romantic DanubeRegensburg, Germany → Budapest, Hungary | Sept 25 – Oct 2, 2027 | ...
08/18/2026

✨ Fall in love with the Danube ✨

Viking Romantic Danube
Regensburg, Germany → Budapest, Hungary | Sept 25 – Oct 2, 2027 | 7 nights

Starting at $2,874pp - my special pricing!

Early fall on the Danube is pure magic — golden light, cozy air, and the riverside villages and grand cities looking their absolute best. This itinerary takes you through Regensburg, Passau, Vienna, and into Budapest, with the Wachau Valley’s vineyards and castles unfolding right outside your window along the way. 🍁

And here’s what makes a Viking river cruise different:

🏛️ There’s an included excursion at every port — no upcharge, no guessing.
⛴️ Limited capacity ships mean a genuinely personalized experience, not a crowd.
✨ Service that feels less like a cruise and more like being taken care of by people who know your name.

When you book with me, you also get $200 in shipboard credit — my treat.

I’ve sailed the Danube myself and this route is one of my favorites — it’s storybook Europe, one port at a time. 💬

Comment DANUBE or send me a DM and I’ll get you all the details 🍂

08/16/2026

I hold group space on select sailings — and this one is a standout 🥂 11-day Dublin-to-Edinburgh Silversea expedition hitting St. Kilda, the Faroe Islands, Iona, and Shetland, with 32 included excursions and true white glove service. My group rate on this sailing gets you 20% off AND $300 in shipboard credit, but space is limited since it’s a hold, not a sitewide sale. Comment SCOTLAND and I’ll send details — always free for you. ⚓️

✨ Who is looking for an incredible Fall/Winter/Spring break trip with the family on Disney Cruise Line?! 🚢✨And I’m speak...
08/11/2026

✨ Who is looking for an incredible Fall/Winter/Spring break trip with the family on Disney Cruise Line?! 🚢✨

And I’m speaking from experience — I’m SO psyched that my family is sailing on an upcoming Disney Cruise Line sailing this Fall! I can already tell it’s going to have all the magic and service you’d expect from Disney, just at a completely different pace than park days. Trading the crowds and step counts for ocean views and someone else doing the dishes? Yes please. 😍

If a Disney Cruise has been on your family’s bucket list, now is a great time to book.

Disney Cruise Line has released NEW January–March 2027 sailings, with savings of up to $500 per guest (up to $1,500 per stateroom) on select voyages departing October 1, 2026–March 26, 2027.

📅 Must book by August 30, 2026!

With these extended dates, this is also the perfect window to snag a Spring Break sailing before they sell out — trust me, Spring Break Disney Cruises go FAST. 🌸

Whether you’re dreaming of a magical spring break, a winter escape, or your family’s very first Disney Cruise, I’ll help you choose the right ship, itinerary, and stateroom—just like I do when matching clients with the perfect all-inclusive resort.

📩 If you’ve been thinking about a Disney Cruise, send me a message. I’d love to help you plan a vacation your family will never forget!

[email protected]

08/09/2026

There is nothing quite like watching your clients experience Alaska for the first time 🐋🏔️ My group is sailing the Inside Passage with Viking this week and the photos coming back have been absolutely breathtaking — whales breaching, glaciers glowing at sunset, all of it.

If Alaska has been on your list for 2027, let’s talk. I have special savings plus $200 in bonus shipboard credit for the August 22, 2027 sailing, and the coastal view side rooms (my personal favorite category for this itinerary) are already filling up.

End of August is such a sweet spot to sail — summer weather is still holding, wildlife is incredibly active, and the crowds start to thin as everyone heads back to school.

Comment ALASKA and I’ll send you all the details 🧡

✨ Chasing the Aurora across the North Atlantic ✨Viking In Search of the Northern LightsTromsø, Norway → London (Tilbury)...
08/09/2026

✨ Chasing the Aurora across the North Atlantic ✨

Viking In Search of the Northern Lights
Tromsø, Norway → London (Tilbury) | Feb 23 – Mar 7, 2027 | 12 nights

Starting at $6,774pp with my special pricing!

This is peak aurora season, and this itinerary puts you right in the sweet spot — deep into the Arctic Circle with some of the best odds anywhere in the world to see the lights dance overhead. 🌌 Then you sail south, tracing the coastline all the way down to London, with incredible ports along the way.

And here’s the thing about Viking Ocean that people don’t realize until they sail it:

🛏️ Every. Single. Room. Has a balcony. No exceptions.
🍽️ Specialty dining is included — not an upcharge, just… included.
🏛️ There’s an included excursion at every port.
🧖‍♀️ The Nordic spa? Open to all guests, not just suite passengers.

🤯 Right?? This is just how Viking does things.

There’s nothing quite like this kind of trip — bundled up on deck, watching the sky light up in green and purple, then waking up in a new port the next morning. It’s a bucket-list sailing if there ever was one. 💬

Comment AURORA or send me a DM and I’ll get you all the details 🌌

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