On The Road Travel

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Splitsville is a perfect choice for date night, rainy day activity, family night, or a lively dinner with entertainment! This vintage, retro-style bowling alley with a fresh spin on dining, music, and entertainment is sure to be a hit with adults and kids alike!   Splitsville offers two levels and an upscale spin on a classic American pastime. In addition to 10-Pin bowling, Feather bowling, billiards, and lively bars, Splitsville features flat-screen televisions throughout, live music, and an eclectic contemporary menu. Located on the West Side of Disney Springs, advance dining reservations are strongly recommended due to its popularity. Getting to Splitsville is simple when staying onsite at a Disney Resort. Simply hop on the bus heading to Disney Springs and enjoy the ride. Remember that buses from...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Savor the flavors of Mexico at Maya Grill, serving dinner daily. Here, the essence of ancient Mexico greets you in a majestic dining room accented by the welcoming Mayan motifs of fire, sun, and water. A glance at the menu reveals a delicious array of traditional platters and chef's specialties like Fajita Skillets and Baja Fish Tacos. Follow your entrée with desserts such as the Fried Baby Churros, Impossible Cake, or Sorbet.     At Maya Grill, there's something sweet and savory to satisfy most every palate. Maya Grill offers some unique Chefs Specialties, like Adobo Half Chicken, Sous Vide Short Rib, Chicken Enchiladas, and the Queso Fundido Burger. Maya Grill also offers wines and handcrafted cocktails. Maya Grill is located at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. If you are traveling from a Dis...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Ale and Compass is a comfortable place to relax and re-fuel before or after a day of adventure in the parks! At this casual dining, coastal-inspired restaurant you can enjoy New England comfort food and classic seafood dishes. As Ale and Compass is located at a Disney resort, no park ticket or park reservation is needed to enjoy this dining location. However, advance reservations are strongly recommended. At the time of this writing, you may make reservations up to 60 days in advance. Breakfast is typically served 7:30- 11:00 AM, lunch is served 11:45 AM-2:00 PM, and dinner is served 5-10 PM. On special occasions such as Easter and Mother’s Day, a brunch is also served.  Breakfast and dinner are moderately priced at $15-$34.99 per adult. A special occasion brunc...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Rose and Crown Dining Room is located in Epcot's World Showcase, in the United Kingdom pavilion. This table service location features a unique, themed dining experience that includes family-friendly British pub fare as well as waterfront dining on the World Showcase Lagoon. In addition to a confirmed dining reservation, in-park dining at table-service restaurants requires a park reservation and valid theme park admission for the same park on the same date for each person in your party ages 3 and up. Rose and Crown dining room is only open for dinner which is served from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. When dining plans are offered, Rose and Crown Dining Room requires one table service credit on the Disney Dining Plan. Entrees range from $11.00 (children) to $25.00 (adults) with appetizers, cocktails and dessert being...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. You and your family can join Safari Donald Duck and his friends at this colorful Harambe marketplace for a WILD, all-you-care-to-eat buffet. From breakfast and lunch to the family-style dinner buffet, you will find a wide array of offerings, all brimming with African flavor. Tusker House is located in Africa, inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so you will need a valid park ticket to dine here. This dining location is one table service credit on the Disney Dining Plan (when available) and is a character dining location. All characters are dressed in their best safari outfits, which adds to the fun! Guests have the opportunity to interact with their favorite Disney characters, who make their way through the marketplace, stopping for autographs and photos with each table. Our kids loved this unique dining lo...

\ Are you thinking about a cruise? Are you looking for something fun, entertaining, relaxing, with amazing food, or a desire to see multiple destinations? Then cruising may be for you! The cruising industry is growing rapidly with more people cruising and new ships being built every year. Some of the great reasons are stress free planning. You will see multiple ports without having to worry about hotels, food, or transportation. Another reason why cruising may be for you is the value. They are like an all inclusive vacation. A travel agent can help you with finding a great price and you pay for everything upfront so you can easily stick to a budget. You can even book your excursions before you depart and there are no hidden fees. There are activities for all ages. Shows, casinos, spas, youth programs, and pools. Some of the ships even have ice skating, rock climbing, go carts, ziplines, ropes courses, trampoline parks, and more! Many people have the same questions. Do I hav...

Updated 2/25/2022 Be sure to request a Resort Guide at the front desk so that you can have the most up-to-date information about resort happenings and schedules.  For the most up-to-date information about the phased re-opening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the  Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Disney's Caribbean Beach is a Moderate Resort that celebrates the spirit of tropical locales—from the legacy of colonial forts and architecture to lively markets, exotic birds, and relaxing strolls on the sand. Each island complex is bright, airy, and colorful, and overlooks a 45-acre lake with sandy beaches (beaches are not swimmable). Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has 1500 rooms that capture the essence of 5 distinct islands: Barbados, Jamaica, Martinique, Trinidad, and Aruba. Here, you can celebrate the spirit of the Caribbean with blissful sights and fun-filled activities. Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is located at 1114 Cayman Way, Lake Buena Vista...

Value is a common term used in the tourism industry today, but what is the definition of Value? Value: A monetary worth of something; market price. A fair return or equivalent in goods, services, or money for something exchanged. What does value mean in the travel industry? As a travel agent, I value my customers. I value their experience and them sharing the experience with their friends and family. I value finding a great trip that my client will Value. When I travel, I value the memories. If you asked me today, I couldn’t tell you how much it cost for an excursion three years ago to swim with stingrays in the Grand Cayman. But I can remember the smiles on our faces and the life-long memory, which has great value to me. My job is to find value for your budget on your next vacation. Sometimes that value lies in the perks that only a travel agent can provide, sometimes it is the time you save searching the internet. As a travel agent, we take care of that for you, and our se...

Why is it good to travel? First ask yourself, why do I want to travel and what do I want to get from it? Is it a family trip? Is your goal to spend time with your kids without distractions? Is it a trip with your significant other to reconnect and relax? Is it a personal trip, to go somewhere you have always wanted to visit? These things can all be achieved. Did you know travel also helps you live longer, makes you smarter, increases creativity, gives you a better understanding of culture, makes you happier, broadens your horizons, gives you confidence, improves your communication skills, gives you real life education and an appreciation of what you have, and it makes memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, there are even studies that tell us traveling truly makes us healthier! These are all important things in life, so your vacation is important. You want your vacation to be the best experience possible. You have worked hard for this money and this time away. Of course doing ...

As Travel Agents, my wife and I are always thinking about travel and where to take our next trip. So it makes sense for us to give travel as a gift to our kids during the holidays. Before we became travel agents, we did the whole Black Friday shopping thing. We got up early, fought the crowds, and missed time with our family during Thanksgiving weekend. Then, just a few months later, we would find the gifts not being played with, valued, or even remembered. They often just ended up as more clutter around the house. So as our kids got older, we started giving memories and trips, which turned out to be so much more appreciated. First, it’s a gift the whole family can enjoy. We get to spend time together and explore. It creates anticipation for adventure. Our kids have learned new culture, seen the world, and made memories that are priceless. Don’t get me wrong, we still have some presents under the tree for our kids. But sometimes the physical gifts are clues about the trip we’v...

Don't miss the boat - There are so many reasons why your next vacation should be a cruise, so we thought we ought to present a few. Why pick just one destination when you can go to multiple countries? When you cruise, you only have to pack one time, you don't need directions, and you have no worries about multiple transfers. The cruise line basically plans all the details for you! Not to mention, cruises are a great value! With your package, you get accommodations, food, entertainment, movies, gym access, kids clubs, pools, and many more on board activities. There are activities galore, such as painting lessons, jewelry making, scrapbooking, wine tasting, spas, casinos, pretty much anything you can name. Your travel agent can also help you find the best promotion for your cruise including On Board Credit, Upgrades, Kids sail free, Excursions, beverage packages, specialty dining, and Internet packages. There are also nearly endless choices for your destinations. Cruises ...

One of my favorite things to do at Disney is to trade pins. On our first trip to Walt Disney World, I saw that a lot of the cast members were wearing lanyards with fun character pins, and every gift shop had a ton of themed pins. So I asked a cast member a few questions about the process. The basics idea of pin trading is that if you have a Disney pin, you can ask a cast member if they will trade with you for one of their pins. I think they have to say yes, so it’s a win win for you. You can also trade with guests but they often don’t want to give up any of the pins that they have. Each cast member is allowed to trade two pins with each guest and the pin can’t be one that they already have on their lanyard. We bought a couple of mystery pins in a box to try it out, and my boys traded a couple of pins on our first trip. It was like a scavenger hunt for them to find a pin of their favorite character! It also helped them to learn manners and become more comfortable speaking to adu...

I get asked so many times, “Why do we keep going to Disney? All those people! Isn’t it for little kids? Don’t you want to relax?” Well before my family’s first trip to Disney, I asked some of those same questions. I had wonderful memories of Disneyland as a child, and my wife felt we needed to take our boys, ages 5 and 7. So we started working with our On The Road Travel Agent, Chris, and bombarded her with questions. First, she helped us pick a less crowded time of the year with a great promotion, Free Dining, which was my big selling point. She helped us pick a resort, Fast Passes, Magical Express transportation, and, my favorite part, the Dining Reservations. These things can be incredibly overwhelming without a good travel agent. Even though we had everything planned, I was still preparing for the worst as we landed at the Orlando airport. But as soon as we got on the Magical Express transportation, I could feel the excitement - and no stress! A comfortable coach ride, and...

In today’s tech savvy world you will find travel deals around every corner. You can research every location imaginable online and likely find what appear to be “good deals.” However , I honestly believe there are many benefits to the client, when using a travel agent. So I've collected just a few of the many reasons why using a travel agent to book your next vacation might be beneficial to you. Let’s face it, we are all too busy! We fill our schedules to the brim, and finding time to plan a detailed vacation to meet everyone in the travel party’s expectation can be overwhelming! Clients need someone they can trust, to save them time and money. Working in the travel industry on a daily basis, travel agents are exposed to many training opportunities and on-site training experiences to help them gain knowledge and familiarity with various products. Many times the same knowledge the client will gain after hours of research, a travel agent will be able to explain or share in a matter...

Meet Fred Scharbrough! Fred works with his wife Emily as part of an On The Road Travel Agent Team! Though Fred grew up in California, he currently lives in Branson, Missouri with his family. As a child, Fred took many trips to Disneyland. Once his two boys, Kyle and Kaden, were old enough to enjoy the parks, he shared his love of Disney with them. Now the Scharbrough family travels to Orlando a few times every year to check out all of the new and exciting things there are to do and see! Fred's favorite resort at Walt Disney World is Coronado Springs, but he has many great memories of his kids excitement at the All Star Resorts as well. His favorite restaurant is Disney's Ohana but he is always willing and excited to try new table service restaurants! Fred is also a pin collector and he stays on the lookout for great souvenirs. He is a trained cruise planner for all the major cruise lines, and of course the Disney cruise line is his favorite. Plus, Fred loves helping...