Hi! My name is Kristin Zarchan!I live in Kansas with my husband and three children: Breanna, Tyler, and Hayley. Over the past 14 years, I have developed a deep expertise in special needs travel, assisting families in navigating the complexities of traveling with autism, mobility issues, and food allergies. Tyler and his different abilities have taught me new ways to look at packing for vacations, experiencing vacations, and preparing for the unexpected. As a Special Olympics coach for over 10 years, not only do I coach and encourage my athletes on and off the field, but I also travel with our team of over 150 athletes to out-of-town tournaments, which often include overnight stays.
My passion for Disney began during my first trip to Disney World as a freshman in high school. The magic of Epcot’s World Showcase captured my heart, inspiring me to pursue minors in Spanish and German in college. Since then, Disney has become an integral part of my family’s life. We frequently visit Disneyland in California, embark on Disney Cruise Line voyages, and explore Walt Disney World in Florida. Special events like Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom hold a special place in our hearts. Sharing these magical experiences has given me a wealth of insider tips and insights that I’m eager to pass on to both first-time visitors and seasoned Disney enthusiasts.
Traveling with my own family, who have various food allergies including gluten, shellfish, milk, and bananas, has equipped me with the firsthand knowledge needed to plan seamless and safe trips for families with similar needs. My personal experience with Disney’s exceptional accommodations for special needs guests—in both theme parks and restaurants—enables me to guide you through a stress-free and enchanting vacation.
However, Disney offers much more than theme parks and cruises. With Adventures by Disney, guests can explore destinations around the globe, engaging in immersive experiences that delve into local cultures. Adventures by Disney also teams up with AMA River Cruises, providing a luxurious and culturally enriching way to explore Europe. These river cruises combine the magic of Disney with the comfort and elegance of river cruising, delivering unforgettable experiences.
Disney’s recent partnership with National Geographic has further enriched these offerings, providing unique opportunities to discover and learn. My Inside Japan trip with Adventures by Disney was incredibly inspiring and deepened my love for travel and cultural exploration. I was able to watch a Geisha and a Mako perform and ask them questions about their profession after the performance. I spent the night in a Buddhist Monastery and even explored the cemetery that evening to learn how to take night photography with a National Geographic photographer. When you travel, you experience so many unexpected moments that later become the stories that you share when you return home.
I am here to make your travel dreams come true, whether you’re exploring the wonders of Disney destinations or discovering new cultures abroad. From detailed planning to personalized recommendations, I am dedicated to ensuring every aspect of your trip is magical.
Ready to embark on your next adventure? Select my name on the quote form and receive a FREE quote, or reach out directly to me at Kristin@pixievacations.com.
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What My Guest are Saying…
We had been to Disney before and not used a travel agent and decided to use one this trip and I really wished we had used one in the past.
Kristin was super helpful from the beginning she let me know the best and least crowded days to go and helped me narrow down which hotel would be best for us. She also emailed over park hours, magic hours and parade information. She really thought of all the things I didn’t think about. She was also very helpful in getting some dining reservations. I also appreciated the emails she sent to make sure everything was good before and after our trip. We will definitely use her again.
Kristin from the very beginning took the time to explain all of my options, and no matter how many questions I had, she was extremely patient and explained all the pros and cons of each scenario. Being a very organized person my self (and a bit of a control freak) I was planning on doing this all myself, worried that I wouldn’t get all the attractions if she planned it. But I soon learned after speaking with Kristin, that I could completely trust that she would do everything in her control to make our vacation a magical one. And I’m glad I let go of the reigns, because from start to finish, it was AMAZING. Not one thing was out of place, and we really felt that we got to see everything we set out to see (and then some!). We will definitely be visiting Disney sometime in the next couple of years, and I’m planning on speaking with Kristin to help us plan it when that time comes. She is very valuable, and believe me, I’m a tough customer…she is wonderful!
Kristin was awesome to work with throughout the whole process. We have a daughter with Juvenile Arthritis and Kristin set us up with a ground floor room. She did a great job setting up our fast passes. She helped us set up a meal plan and gave us recommendations on where to dine. When we were at the park my daughter started have pain issues, Kristin helped us secure a stroller for her and directed us to the proper place at Disney to set her up on a disability access pass. Kristin was very pleasurable to work with. She helped make are vacation great.