CastleChat Destination Planners are independent travel agents based all over the country. Our planners are CLIA members and graduates of the Disney College of Knowledge specializing in the Disney vacation experience. They are also knowledgeable on a wide variety of cruise lines and other vacation options. Our planners are Disney enthusiasts and highly skilled travel professionals. They work together to provide unforgettable vacation experiences and world-class customer service.
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Nicole Sidwar
I am a co-founder of CastleChat and a mother of two. I started CastleChat as a blog after having trouble finding vacation options due to my children's food allergies. After several wonderful trips to Disney, I moved to the Orlando area with my family in 2012. I enjoy spending time with my family and taking every opportunity to visit Walt Disney World and take Disney cruises from nearby Port Canaveral. I am a meticulous planner by nature and have a passion for helping others plan their perfect vacation. I especially love working with families who have food allergies.
Shannon Nolan
I was first introduced to a Disney park when I was in 1st grade. My family moved to southern California and we went to Disneyland frequently. It was then I fell in love with all things Disney. After moving back east, I started going to Disney World and have gone there countless times in the past 20 years. My family has gone at least once a year in the last 8 years, since my youngest was an infant. I have been lucky enough to spend a month of my winters in the Kissimmee area the last couple of years. Disney has become a big part of my family's life. My 2 children have grown up going to Disney World, Disneyland and their favorite, Disney Cruise Line. But Disney can be overwhelming! I love helping people with their vacations; I will help alleviate your worries and lead you in the right direction. I can do as much of the planning, or as little, to make your vacation as magical and memorable as possible. If you want a true Disney lover to help plan your dream vacation, you have found her.
Jennifer Neill
I’ve had a love for Disney since I was little. I was blessed to visit at least every two years as a kid and then at least every year since my honeymoon in 2006. In the past few years we’ve made it to Florida twice a year including getting to take my 14 month old daughter at 7 and 13 months. Additionally, I’ve gotten to enjoy magical trips with my husband to Disneyland and on the Disney Cruise Line. Are you looking to do a romantic couples trip, an adults getaway, a big family get together, the Flower & Garden Festival, Food & Wine, a Halloween or Christmas trip or maybe a visit with young kids? I’ve done all of these and I can help you make a Disney trip that’s just the right fit for you. If this is your first visit, or your fiftieth, I would appreciate the opportunity to help you plan your Disney adventure! I love making Disney dreams come true for others as much as I love visiting myself. Let me put my Disney expertise to use for you and your family.
Karen Hardin
My love of Disney started at a young age watching Disney Movies at home on Sunday evenings with my family. The more experience I have with Disney World the more I fall in love with it. I have two family members with food issues and Disney is so accommodating that it makes our vacations pleasurable. As a stay at home mom of two teenage boys being a CastleChat vacation planner is a great opportunity for me to help others plan their dream vacations. I love Disney and spreading my love of Disney by helping others with their plans.