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Michelle McKnight

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Travel Advisor

I have always had a passion for traveling, and I believe it is good for the soul. My goal is to help you create lifelong family vacation memories.

Whether you are planning a theme park adventure, cruise, or beach vacation, I will provide concierge-level travel services that will enhance your experience and take the stress out of planning your vacation. I will help with everything you need, from dining reservations to resort accommodations to personalized trip itineraries, so you can focus on making family memories!

I have over 20 years of travel planning experience, including more than 13 years as a professional travel agent. I am a Disney College of Knowledge graduate and have also completed training programs for Mexico, Jamaica, Hawaii, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and most major cruise lines. I frequent trips to Walt Disney World and Disneyland and have participated in several runDisney events. I also enjoy the Universal theme parks and their larger-than-life thrill rides. I have a vast knowledge of cruising, having sailed on all of the Disney Cruise ships, as well as many of the Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Norwegian ships, traveling to destinations in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Alaska, and Europe.

I am an alumna of the University of Nebraska and hold a degree in Business Management, and currently live in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, with my husband and three children: Sam, Alden, & Clair. When I'm not exploring new travel destinations to share with you, I am usually found cheering on my kids at their school and community activities, coaching our High School Speech Team, or attending Husker sporting events! You can also listen to me on Rope Drop: On Deck, a weekly podcast all about cruise planning which I co-host with my husband, Doug.

Let my experience be your guide! Contact me today if you're ready to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Dec. 19, 2024

RDR 449: Michelle's Trip Report! Animal Kingdom Lodge and Jollywood Nights

Today michelle comes on and shares about her recent trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Animal Kindgom Lodge and visisting Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise...
June 20, 2024

RDR 423: Tiana Bayou Adventure Preview With Michelle McKnight of Touring and Cruises

Michelle got to ride Tiana's during the media event. We hear all about that, the new things at Epcot, her drone show review, and more. Next rope drop trip will be The Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Do...
July 28, 2022

RDR 324: Disney Wish Cruise ship review and trip report

Doug and Michelle just got off the Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Lines NEWEST Ship. Hear all about the dinning, pools, kids club, and Shows! You will want to book a cruise after this episode and to do that visist www.TouringPl...
July 14, 2022

RDR 322: Disney Magic 9 Nights Rome and Greece Trip Report

Today we welcome back Doug's better half, TouringPlans Destination Specalist Michelle McKnight. They sare their amazing Disney Magic cruise through Rome and Greece. Hear all about the 6 ports, kids, a crazy itinerary, inter...
Dec. 2, 2021

RDR 290: Doug and Michelle's Family Disney Dream Holiday Cruise Report

Doug and Michelle just got off a 3 night sailing on the Disney Dream. It was a Holiday cruise, so hear how it was decorated, if Santa came, fireworks and more. They also were able to bring their 3 children and share more ab...