Into the West…What’s in the Box?

Posted on by Kenneth Reece, Agent of Modern Travel Professionals

Yesterday, my doorbell rang and when I went to answer it, there was just a box at the door.  UPS had made a delivery!  I have been waiting on this delivery for years…my travel documents for my upcoming Adventure to Arizona & Utah with Adventures by Disney had finally arrived!  I booked this Adventure just a few weeks ago, but I’ve wanted to go on any of the Adventures by Disney trips for the longest time.

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Unfortunately, I was very busy and I couldn’t open the box until today.  I wanted to take some really good pictures, and by the time that I was finished with work, it was already dark outside, so I had to wait until this afternoon before I was able to open the box.  I have tried to stay away from “spoiler” videos of what guests receive when they get their travel documents, so I really had no idea what to expect.  I knew what my clients had gotten in the past, but I wasn’t sure exactly what the gift would be.

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When I opened the box, there was a “gift bag” inside, made out of material similar to water-resistant jackets.  I couldn’t wait any longer to see what was inside.

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Inside the bag, was a backpack!  It’s made from the same fabric as the bag, so it seems as if it would be water-resistant.  Of course, it’s not waterproof, as the closure is by drawstring.

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Inside the backpack, there was my travel documents, along with an Adventures by Disney Luggage Tag!

I’m so excited about going on this Adventure!  As I previously posted, this vacation has been a long time coming.  I’ve wanted to go an Adventure by Disney since I first heard about the company, and in just a few short weeks, I’ll be in Arizona ready to begin my journey!
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The Adventure Handbook is filled with details about my journey, with details about meeting the Adventure Guides at the Phoenix airport, so we can depart as a group and head to Sedona, Arizona!  It’s also filled with information about our destination.

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Here’s a picture of the inside of the backpack, to show that it will be very handy, especially when we’re out in the weather, or rafting down the Colorado River!  The inside is made of a very flexible plastic-type material that will definitely protect the contents from water!

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I’ve waited a very long time to own something with this label!  I CANNOT WAIT!

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But, for now, I’ll have to wait…I don’t leave for my Adventure until the first part of July.  I’ll be keeping this blog updated with any other news about my Adventure, and will be blogging throughout my experience.  I’ll be posting ALL of my pictures over on my business Facebook page.  Be sure to like & follow that page for all of the updates!

TTFN

 

 

 

Published by Kenneth Reece, Agent of Modern Travel Professionals

Hi! My name is Kenneth Reece, a native from Stockbridge, Georgia. I am a travel agent for Modern Travel Professionals. I opened Enchanted Gardens Florist & Gifts in 1986--when I was just 19. My love affair with Disney started in 1998 when I added Walt Disney collectibles to my merchandise displays. When I started to learn about the rich history of The Walt Disney Company, (which is required to successfully sell Walt Disney Animation Art) is when my store came alive. I've enjoyed hosting Disney Artists, Sculptors & Imagineers for in-store signing events, and was thrilled to tour the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank a few times as a guest of the company. One of my fondest Disney memories is that of holding one of Walt Disney's personal Academy Awards while visiting the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, CA. As my love of Disney grew, I began planning trips to Disney for my clients at my store, which grew into a new career! After a few years of both running my retail store and planning travel, I closed my brick & mortar store, moved to Vero Beach, Fl where I've been planning travel full-time now for over five years. Vero Beach has small-town charm with world-class luxury. It's an incredible place to live. I help take care of my parents here, and travel extensively with them. Together, we visit Disneyland and The Walt Disney World Resort often. I've planned tours in England, Scotland, Paris, Greece, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, & France including Disneyland Paris. Living in Vero Beach, where retirees seem to outnumber all other age groups, I've become an expert on helping people travel who are "young at heart". Living a short road trip away from the Orlando area, I visit the theme parks at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando & Sea World often. Many times I'm there once a week! I've stayed at every Disney Resort in North America, toured every hotel at the Universal Resort, and have taken over 25 cruises, being a Platinum Castaway Cay member with Disney Cruise Line. I've cruised to the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Alaska, the Panama Canal, Trans-Atlantic (East & Westbound), Mediterranean & Northern Europe. Also, if you need restaurant recommendations, I've personally ate at most of the restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort & at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is my favorite Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney's Grand Californian Resort & Spa is my favorite resort at Disneyland. I've attended various events at Walt Disney World such as: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Star Wars Weekends, Disneyana Conventions, EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival, The Flower & Garden Festival and the new Festival of Arts. Contact me for personalized, concierge-level service. I'll help you as much (or as little) as you like, whatever your needs. I want to provide you with a worry free, incredible vacation, with memories that will last a life time.