Alyssa is a lifelong Disney fan; her love of the Disney Parks began during her first trip to Walt Disney World at 18 months old. Since then, she has traveled to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and on the Disney Cruise Line. She loves planning and researching trips for her family and friends; she especially enjoys putting all the pieces together like solving a puzzle. One of her personal interests is Disney history and trivia; she enjoys books, documentaries, behind-the-scenes tours, and museum exhibits like the Disney 100 Exhibition that was hosted at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Her favorite Walt Disney World park is EPCOT, her favorite ride is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and her favorite characters are Minnie Mouse and Winnie the Pooh. A bucket list item for Alyssa is to visit every Disney Destination around the world. She looks forward to building tailored and magical experiences for her clients.
Tim has been going to Walt Disney World since 1977 and has always loved going to the parks first as a kid and now as a parent. He enjoys planning vacations whether they are his own vacations or vacations for his clients. He believes that no two vacations are the same which is what he loves about planning them. He will take the time to listen to what you want out of your vacation and come with a plan to help you best achieve that plan.
In recent years, Tim has fallen in love with cruising whether on the ocean or now on the river. His favorite cruise line is Disney Cruise Line and his favorite ship is the Disney Magic. He also enjoys going Virgin Voyages adult-only cruise line and went on his first river cruise in March of 2024. The best thing he can say about river cruises is that ocean cruises take you to countries but river cruises allow you to explore countries.
Whether you want to plan a Disney vacation or plan a cruise through the Caribbean or Europe, Tim will help you find the vacation that best suits you!
Melissa lives on the South Shore of Massachusetts.
Melissa fell in love with Walt Disney World as a child (age 9). Her mother planned her first magical vacation in 1984. Every last detail was meticulously planned out on a yellow legal pad. And, as the old saying goes, “the apple did not fall far from the tree”. Each and every detail is carefully attended to when Melissa is planning your Disney vacation.
Melissa will help you achieve a magical and memorable vacation, no matter what your planning needs are. She always puts as much time and effort into planning your vacation, as she does her own.
Melissa will put your mind at ease when planning a vacation with a loved one with special needs. She is the proud mother of a child on the Autism spectrum. Melissa will help you plan and backup-plan for each step or bump along the way, so you can relax and enjoy being together as a family.
Melissa also specializes in Universal, Cruises and other special destinations.
Samantha, a born and raised New Yorker, has always had an insatiable desire to travel. Her childhood trips to destinations like Hawaii, the Caribbean islands, Israel, and numerous trips to Disney ignited a lifelong love for exploring new places and cultures, which only grew stronger during her college years. Studying abroad in Italy and extensively traveling on weekends fueled her wanderlust. Samantha continued to explore the world with her husband, including their unforgettable honeymoon in South Africa, as well as with her son and husband on trips to remarkable locations such as Costa Rica and the Caribbean. She also loves taking girls’ trips to experience live music all across the US.
With over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, Samantha has developed exceptional skills in negotiation and client relations, and now she has decided to dedicate her time to helping people plan their dream vacations. Samantha’s extensive knowledge of travel destinations, keen attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to exceptional service make her the perfect partner to plan your next adventure. Whether you’re seeking a quick weekend getaway, a family trip to Disney, or an epic adventure around the world, Samantha will work tirelessly to ensure that your travel plans exceed your expectations. So pack your bags, relax, and let Samantha help you create unforgettable memories.
Kimberly is a Disney loving wife, mother of two, and teacher from Pittsburgh, PA. She began traveling to Disney World in 2018 and was instantly hooked. She has returned to Disney World several times since then and has loved each trip more than the last! Kimberly spends months researching to plan her own trips and loves trying new resorts, restaurants, and experiences. Although she loves her family trips to Disney World and Universal Orlando, she is looking forward to traveling to new destinations such as Disneyland, Disney’s Aulani Resort, and the Caribbean on the Disney Cruise Line. She also plans to begin traveling to international destinations such as Costa Rica, Aruba, Turks and Caicos, and Mexico.
Kimberly’s passion for travel combined with her love of helping others has inspired her to join Keys to the Castle Travel. She is excited to assist others in planning memorable trips, and she has many tips and ideas to share with her future clients. Kimberly will go above and beyond to help you plan a trip that best meets your travel wants and needs!
Melissa is a new travel advisor. Her love of Disney and travel made this a great move! Living in Arizona you would think Disneyland would be her park of choice, but nope! Her and her husband travel with small children to share Walt Disney World with them. After a honeymoon trip in 2015, this became their family vacation spot, visiting once a year since.
As an educator, she is very organized and loves planning. She is taking these two things and turning to helping others make their most magical vacations!
Deanna is new to the travel industry but not to Disney. She has enjoyed Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris and the Disney Cruiseline. Her favorite trip was the one planned by Keys to the Castle and is looking forward to helping others experience how magical it can be when you aren’t the one stressed out about every little detail.
Everyone knows, Disney vacations are fun, exciting, and STRESSFUL! Rides, Restaurants, Shows, Parades…where to begin? Well, that is where we can help! Samantha Kiefer awill be your individual Disney World/Universal Studios guide. She is working with Keys to the Castle, and trust us when we tell you, she will not only give you the key, but open up “A Whole New World” for you and your loved ones. You may ask, how is she going to help us? Well, as a Disney “Pro”, she knows all of the secrets of planning a great vacation. Disney Parks have been a part of her world since she was born. Growing up in Delaware County with her parents and siblings, the love for Disney was ingrained in her soul because they vacationed there a couple of times a year. As she grew into adulthood, she took the tricks of the trade from her parents taught her, added a few of her own, and began planning all of her family and friends “Vacations of a Lifetime”, and she loves every minute of it! Being able to share her knowledge and experiences to help other people have a wonderful vacation is her dream come true. She also has experience in the special needs side of Disney and universal. By day, she makes people look beautiful and glamorous as a hairstylist/make-up artist. By night, she love to help people’s dreams come true when planning their Disney Vacations. So if thoughts of Disney are on your radar, do the right thing, and PLAN with SAM!
Sarah and David, from the Philadelphia area, always love traveling. Vacationing with family and friends is the highlight of their year — especially if it involves Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida! Cruises with Disney Cruise Line or Royal Caribbean, as well as traveling up and down the east coast with their travel trailer take Sarah, David, and their two kids on adventures all year long.
Life-long fans of all things Disney, Sarah and David were married at the Grand Floridian wedding chapel in 2004. Now, as Disney Adults, and annual passholders to Walt Disney World, Sarah and David love a quick weekend escape to one of Disney or Universal seasonal festivals. Trust us, you don’t need to bring kids to have a great time in Disney or Universal!
Planning a vacation for a family can be stressful, why not let us work out the details so that you can focus on the fun? Sarah and David will make sure that you and your family have vacations that create magical memories that last a lifetime
Tammy is a wife, mother, preschool teacher, and Disney enthusiast from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who is new to the travel industry. However, her love for Disney and passion for travel began in 2012 when she and her husband first vacationed at Walt Disney World with their kids. Seeing Disney through their eyes was truly a magical experience. Since then, Tammy has returned to Orlando many times, with and without her family, and the magic never fades. There is always something new and exciting to discover.
Planning these trips has become a beloved hobby for Tammy. She is highly organized, and pays careful attention to every detail – from finding the perfect resort hotel to making dining reservations and mapping out park touring plans. Tammy eagerly offers advice and answers questions for family, friends, and acquaintances, and she is excited to put her extensive knowledge and experience to work in helping her clients create their own special vacation memories.
