Dana Viavattene
Travel Specialist
Dana has always had a love for Disney, ever since she was little and her family would take trips there! Her favorite memory is when her entire extended family was on vacation there spending time and making memories together.
Once Dana took her young family to see the mouse, they saw the magic with their eyes and continued to go back for the memories. Her kids enjoy going so much (they would go monthly if they could) that when planning trips now, they help Dana plan their experiences!
Dana loves the details and organization, so she started helping her friends plan and book their trips! Her friends and family kept telling her she needed to become a travel planner and when she had the opportunity to join Inspirely Travel, she bounced (like Tigger) at the chance!
Dana has traveled with her family since her kids were babies to now teenagers, so she has great knowledge and experience traveling with small kids to adults! She loves to try new things to be able to give her clients options and a well rounded vacation!!
Magical Tidbits…
Favorite Disney Memory I have many!! One of my favorite memories would have to be one Christmas trip to Disney! My husband and I surprised our kids on Christmas day when we showed up at the airport to leave!!! We had such a magical time, we ran into friends from home and then our kids got to go through Jedi training together!! The best part of the trip was watching the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights in Hollywood Studios during its last year!!! Christmas lights dancing to music throughout the streets was the most incredible sight!!!
Must Do Gosh, there are so many things that are on my MUST DO list!!! A stay at one of the Magic Kingdom area deluxe resorts (at least once!!!) My favorite is Disney’s Polynesian Village, for the food, pool and location! You can watch the Magic Kingdom Fireworks from the pool!!! But I would have to say the biggest MUST DO for me, is to breathe!!!! Take it all in and realize you will never be able to “do it all” on one trip! Riding the Walt Disney World Railroad is always one of my family’s must do, it gives us time together to see things at Disney that you aren’t always looking for!
Favorite Time to Travel CHRISTMAS!!! Magical Christmas memories are my favorite! Just walking into any park and seeing the amazing decorations EVERYWHERE!! Disney does not miss anything when it comes to decorating for the seasons! Being able to give my family the gift of experience over things is my favorite way to celebrate!
Favorite Quick Service Sunshine Tree Terrace at the Magic Kingdom!! I am a sucker for Dole Whip and the Orange Cream is my ultimate favorite!! My son and I also love the Fried Pot Stickers – YUM!!! My daughter and I are also partial to L’Artisan des Glaces in the France pavilion of Epcot!! Their Croque Glace is amazing, think comfort and cool – a brioche pressed ice cream sandwich – please go get one, you will NOT regret it!
Favorite Character Dining Tusker House Breakfast at Animal Kingdom! You will get to see Mickey, Donald, Daisy and Goofy dressed in their safari best!! The character interactions are amazing, they spend time for you to get your photos and throughout their visit, put on a dance! The food is my family's favorite! The pastry basket with safari bread and croissants to the family style platter of eggs, Mickey & Simba waffles, bacon and potatoes are amazing, but the best part is the Durban Chicken & Egg Curry, something I would have never tried before, but has now become a favorite!
Favorite Spot to Capture a Magical Photo EPCOT, right out front of Spaceship Earth! The iconic sculpture makes for an amazing backdrop to any photo! Not to mention EPCOT is a family favorite park!
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them”
-Walt Disney