Is there a cost for your planning services?

Melissa Jiles's luxury Disney vacation planning services are complimentary. Disney compensates Authorized Disney Vacation Planners directly, so you pay the same price as booking on your own and receive concierge-level planning at no additional cost.

Do I pay more for my trip by booking through a travel planner?

No. Prices are the same as booking direct with Disney. Melissa is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner with Crazy Imagination Travel; the planning service is added at no cost to you.

Can you help if I already booked with Disney?

Yes. If you booked directly with Disney within the last 30 days and have not made final payment, Melissa can transfer your reservation to her care at no cost. You keep the same pricing and reservation details, plus her planning support.

What is Disney Cruise Line Concierge, and is it worth it?

Disney Cruise Line Concierge is a stateroom category, not an add-on: you book a Concierge stateroom or suite and the perks come with it — earlier activity booking, a private lounge and sundeck, dedicated Concierge hosts, and priority boarding. Melissa has personally sailed 50+ Disney cruises, including Concierge, and helps families decide whether that upgrade fits the sailing, the ship, and the budget. On high-demand itineraries the early booking window is often the reason it is worth it.

How far in advance should I book a Concierge sailing?

As early as your booking window allows. Concierge categories on popular Disney Cruise Line itineraries often sell out on the first day the window opens, so contact a planner before your window opens rather than after. For land vacations Melissa typically recommends 6–12 months ahead for the best resort and dining availability.

How do I book a Castaway Cay or Lookout Cay cabana?

Cabanas are reserved as a Disney Cruise Line port adventure once your activity booking window opens. Concierge guests get the first opportunity; remaining inventory then opens by Castaway Club level and is often gone before first-time guests can book. Melissa watches the window with you and, when a cabana is a must-have, plans the sailing and stateroom category around that goal.

How many Disney cruises has Melissa personally sailed?

More than 50, including Concierge-level sailings. Her Concierge, cabana, and stateroom advice comes from firsthand experience aboard the ships, not from a brochure. She is based in Arlington, Texas, and plans for families across the United States.

Where is Melissa located, and does she only work with local clients?

She is based in Arlington, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and works with families throughout the United States. Planning is done by phone, email, and video call, so where you live is not a barrier.

What's included in your planning service?

Resort and ticket recommendations, Disney Cruise Line ship and stateroom selection including Concierge, dining reservations, day-by-day itineraries, Lightning Lane strategies, special event planning, packing lists, and ongoing support before and during the trip.

Can you help with special dietary needs or celebrations?

Yes. Melissa has extensive experience with dietary accommodations at Disney and arranges special touches for birthdays, anniversaries, and proposals.

Walt Disney World · Private VIP Tours

What's a Disney Private VIP Tour Really Like? Come Spend the Day With Us

Our July 4th VIP day, filmed
Fireworks from in front of the castle
Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

This past July 4th — one of the busiest days of the entire year at Walt Disney World — we spent the day with our VIP Tour Guide, Matt. While the crowds waited, we park-hopped between EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, rode our favorites back to back, stayed dry through a Florida downpour because Matt already had ponchos, and ended the night watching the fireworks from an exclusive viewing area right in front of Cinderella Castle. I'm Melissa, and I filmed the whole day. Would you like to experience your ultimate park day? Let Melissa VIP Magic get the planning started for you.

What Your Guide Actually Does

A Disney VIP Tour Guide is more than an escort — they're there to ensure the most magical day, designed entirely around your family. On our tour, ours kept cold waters and fresh popcorn appearing out of nowhere, handled a merchandise stop mid-park, timed every ride around the parade schedule, and surprised the kids with the exclusive VIP Tour collectible pin. Upon request, they'll even help with a Mickey bar or a Starbucks coffee. Need help pushing a stroller or managing rides for kids at different ages? Your guide is there for that too. Want to hop to multiple parks? No problem — with private transportation and the backstage shortcuts, it's seamless. And when the sun goes down, the day ends with VIP fireworks seating.

Priority access to every ride, in every park — for up to 10 guests.
Personalized hotel pickup — your day starts at your door.
Private transportation between every park — backstage shortcuts included; hop as much as you like.
Magical surprises and delights along the way — free popcorn, Mickey bars, and Starbucks.
A helping hand for families — pushing strollers, managing ride access for kids of different ages.

Is It Worth It? My Honest Answer

It's a true splurge — priced by the hour, with a daily minimum, on top of park admission — and I'll always run the current rate for your exact date before you decide. Where I've seen it earn every penny: a milestone celebration, a once-in-years multigenerational trip, a family that wants one perfect “we did everything” day, or any day that lands on a holiday crowd. We booked ours for July 4th on purpose — the busier the park, the more the guide is worth. If it's not right for your trip, I'll tell you, and we'll build a brilliant day without it.

Watch a real VIP tour day

Getting the Date

Popular tour dates sell through Disney's phone window fast. As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner I can add a Private VIP Tour to your Walt Disney World package — which can hold your date earlier than calling Disney directly — and my planning is always complimentary.

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Questions I get all the time

What is a Disney Private VIP Tour?: Disney's own privately guided park experience at Walt Disney World: your family's dedicated Disney VIP Tour Guide, private vehicle transportation, expedited attraction access, and an itinerary built entirely around you — including park hopping and reserved viewing for fireworks and parades. I'm Melissa Jiles, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, and I've taken the tours myself and filmed them so you can see the day before you buy it.
Is a VIP Tour worth the cost?: On the right day, absolutely — and the right day is usually the busy one. We took ours on July 4th and rode everything while the park was at its fullest, with fireworks from a reserved area in front of the castle. It's priced by the hour with a daily minimum, park admission not included, so I always run the exact rate for your date and party before you commit.
How far ahead should I book?: As early as your trip allows. Booking the tour as part of a Walt Disney World vacation package through an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner can hold a date earlier than Disney's public phone window — and holiday and school-break dates go first. Tell me the day you're dreaming about and I'll chase it.

✦ Travel Like a VIP. Experience the Magic.

What Your Guide Actually Does

Priority access to every ride, in every park — for up to 10 guests.

Personalized hotel pickup — your day starts at your door.

Private transportation between every park — backstage shortcuts included; hop as much as you like.

Magical surprises and delights along the way — free popcorn, Mickey bars, and Starbucks.

A helping hand for families — pushing strollers, managing ride access for kids of different ages.

Is It Worth It? My Honest Answer

Questions I get all the time

What is a Disney Private VIP Tour?

Disney's own privately guided park experience at Walt Disney World: your family's dedicated Disney VIP Tour Guide, private vehicle transportation, expedited attraction access, and an itinerary built entirely around you — including park hopping and reserved viewing for fireworks and parades. I'm Melissa Jiles, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, and I've taken the tours myself and filmed them so you can see the day before you buy it.

Is a VIP Tour worth the cost?

On the right day, absolutely — and the right day is usually the busy one. We took ours on July 4th and rode everything while the park was at its fullest, with fireworks from a reserved area in front of the castle. It's priced by the hour with a daily minimum, park admission not included, so I always run the exact rate for your date and party before you commit.

How far ahead should I book?

As early as your trip allows. Booking the tour as part of a Walt Disney World vacation package through an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner can hold a date earlier than Disney's public phone window — and holiday and school-break dates go first. Tell me the day you're dreaming about and I'll chase it.