The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is back and running through June 1, 2026. Ashley and Andrew break down everything you need to know to make the most of your visit, including what is worth your time, what you can skip, and how to eat your way around World Showcase without losing your mind in the crowds.

✨ Want more Disney magic? Follow along on Instagram @ashleyc_mousecounselor. Got an idea for a future episode? Send me a message or comment. I love hearing from listeners!

🌟 Dreaming about your next trip? Whether it's Walt Disney World, Disneyland, a Disney Cruise, Universal, or somewhere else entirely, I'll handle every detail so you can just show up and enjoy. Email me at ashleyc@mousecounselors.com for a complimentary quote. My services are always included in your booking at no extra cost to you.

You've spent months planning your Disney vacation. But are you making mistakes that could derail the whole trip before you even leave home? In this episode of Travel Agent Confessionals, Ashley Chikes, a travel agent with Mouse Counselors, a Platinum Level Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, breaks down the most common Disney planning mistakes she sees families make every single year, and more importantly, how to fix them. From park day order and resort selection to Lightning Lane strategy and dining reservations, Ashley gets specific about what actually goes wrong and what to do about it. Plus she shares her honest take on which Walt Disney World restaurants are worth your time and which ones are overhyped. Whether you're still planning or already booked and second-guessing everything, this episode will leave you better prepared for your next Disney trip.

✨ Want more Disney magic? Follow along on Instagram @ashleyc_mousecounselor. Got an idea for a future episode? Send me a message or comment. I love hearing from listeners!

🌟 Dreaming about your next trip? Whether it's Walt Disney World, Disneyland, a Disney Cruise, Universal, or somewhere else entirely, I'll handle every detail so you can just show up and enjoy. Email me at ashleyc@mousecounselors.com for a complimentary quote. My services are always included in your booking at no extra cost to you.

It's one of the most searched Disney planning questions out there, and in this episode we're giving you a straight answer. Ashley Chikes, a travel agent with Mouse Counselors, a Platinum Level Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, kicks off our new Travel Agent Confessionals series by sharing her own story, breaking down exactly what a Disney travel agent does that you can't do yourself, and getting candid about what she wishes every client knew before they booked. From unadvertised promotions to the behind-the-scenes work happening on your behalf long after you book, this is the honest conversation most Disney travel agents never have out loud. No fluff, no sales pitch, just real talk from someone who has planned hundreds of Disney vacations and taken more than a few herself.

✨ Want more Disney magic? Follow along on Instagram @ashleyc_mousecounselor. Got an idea for a future episode? Send me a message or comment. I love hearing from listeners!

🌟 Dreaming about your next trip? Whether it’s Walt Disney World, Disneyland, a Disney Cruise, Universal, or somewhere else, I’ll take care of the details so you can just enjoy. Email me at ashleyc@mousecounselors.com for a complimentary quote. My services are always included when you book with me. More magic, no added expense!