Vacation Planning Services
by Carolyn Lau with Magical Planning
Ready To Plan Your Next Vacation?
Why Hire Me?
Booking a trip online is easy. Booking the right trip? That's where I come in! 😄
When you work with me, you get a dedicated travel professional in your corner from the very first conversation all the way through your return home. I handle everything so you don't have to: research, recommendations, quotes, itineraries, bookings, travel insurance, and every detail in between. You just show up and enjoy it. ✨
Here's what that actually looks like:
✨ Personalized Guidance on destinations, ships, itineraries, resort hotels, and more- all tailored to your family's needs and budget
🛳️ Disney Cruise Line planning is one of my specialties: I'll help you find the perfect ship, itinerary, stateroom, and every add-on worth booking (and which ones to skip!) I’ve been on every ship, so I know my way around Disney Cruise Line!
🌊 Alaska cruise expertise you can actually trust: I've been there, sailed it, and lived it firsthand, so my recommendations come from real experience
🚢 Cruise planning across the board: from Royal Caribbean to Princess Cruise Line, I'll match you with the right ship, itinerary, and stateroom for your travel style
🌴 Custom tips for ports, dining, onboard activities, and shore excursions: so you never waste a single moment
🏰 Expert Walt Disney World planning: from choosing the right resort and park tickets to dining reservations, Lightning Lane strategies, and everything in between
🌞 Disneyland trip planning for the West Coast version of the magic. Yes, it's different, and yes, I know all the tricks
🎢 Universal Orlando expertise: whether you're a Harry Potter fanatic or a thrill seeker, I'll help you make the most of every single minute
📘 A personalized travel guide packed with insider info for your specific trip
📅 Reminders for every important date. Final payments, booking windows, online check-in — so nothing slips through the cracks
💬 Ongoing support: from our very first conversation all the way through your return home
💰 Price monitoring. If a promotion drops for your trip, I'm already on it
🌟 24/7 trip support while traveling: because unexpected things happen and you deserve someone in your corner when they do
Hi, I'm Carolyn Lau! I turn "where do we even start?" into the trip of a lifetime. With over six years of experience planning cruises, Disney, and Universal vacations, and a serious obsession with Alaska, I am here to take all the overwhelming stuff off your plate so you can just show up and enjoy the magic.
How It Works
Fill Out A Trip Request Form Here
We connect – You’ll schedule a 30-min complimentary phone call where I will review your details and confirm what you’re looking for, plus we will also discuss my role as your travel advisor and everything included in my planning service fee
Vacation proposal – I’ll create a “first and best” proposal for your family
Book your vacation – Within 3 days of receiving your vacation proposal, you will decide if you would like to book. Fill out the credit card information form and my terms & conditions, then I will process your deposit directly with the travel supplier!
Stress-free planning – I’ll take care of everything from start to finish and answer all your questions along the way
“Why Do You Charge A Planning Fee?”
I charge a planning service fee because every vacation I plan is fully customized and thoughtfully handled from start to finish. This includes researching the best options for your trip, creating a personalized plan, monitoring details, and providing support before and during your vacation so you can travel stress-free!
Planning fees start at $199 per room for Walt Disney World, and $149 per room for Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Universal, and other destinations. Pricing may vary based on the complexity of your vacation and allows me to give each client the time, attention, and expertise their trip deserves.
Where Would You Like To Go?
Disney Cruise
Royal Caribbean Cruise
Other Cruise Lines
Walt Disney World (Florida)
Universal Orlando
Disneyland (California)
Universal Hollywood
“Carolyn was so helpful with every single question and part of putting this trip together. I appreciated her so much and I even appreciated her suggestions for dining, what to do and where to go to do fun activities. We are already thinking of booking another trip with Carolyn in the near future!”
“One of the most relaxing, well-prepared vacations I’ve ever had.”
“Carolyn was thorough and gave great recommendations for our Alaskan cruise. When we experienced travel issues due to the Air Canada strike, she brought it to our attention days before it became a reality, and guided us through the process of working with our travel insurance, finding a new path home, and making sure we had hotels set up. We felt very cared for the entire time!”