Travel Advisor from Secaucus, New Jersey
Hello!
I’m Leigh Connelly
My name is Leigh Connelly and I am married with two children, ages 5 and 1. Currently we live in Secaucus, NJ, right across the river from Manhattan! Along with working at Living with the Magic Vacations I am also a pediatric physical therapist and have worked closely with many families of children with physical disabilities and various individual needs secondary to neurodivergence. I feel as if this has helped me understand how unique each family’s needs are when it comes to vacations and has helped me individualize my advice to ensure every family member has a great trip with magical memories.
Our favorite vacations as a family are the ones where we get to watch my 5 year old’s imagination take flight. He loves everything about the Orlando theme parks and aspires to build attractions one day. His smile on a roller coaster gives us so much joy, but sitting at dinner drawing his own attraction while seeking our input is a favorite family activity that our travels have given us. We also truly love our time spent on vacation with extended family. We all grew up loving Disney and Universal and sharing that time with my siblings and nephews brings back so much love from my childhood. As our extended family grows, I have been given lots of practice in organizing multigenerational trips and they are my absolute favorite trips to plan for clients.
My Specialty Destinations
- Walt Disney World
- Disneyland
- Disney Cruise Line
- Universal Orlando
- Universal Hollywood
Working With Me
My services for clients include not only the basics of choosing destinations and resorts, but also diving into the aspects of your family’s needs that are unique to you. I provide guidance for finding quiet spaces, days more suited to minimize physical exertion, organizing meals and plans for multiple families, and extensive menu research for sensory friendly meals. I am ready to take on all your questions to design a vacation perfect for everyone. I am a certified Autism Travel Professional (CATP) and my areas of expertise are Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, Aulani, and Universal Studios
Certifications:
- Disney’s College of Knowledge
- CATP (Certified Autism Travel Professional)
- Universal Studios Orlando
What My Clients Have to Say
Great for a first timer
This was our first Disney trip and I was overwhelmed after initially reading blogs and Facebook pages about planning this type of trip. Leigh was so responsive and attentive to all our questions and helped provide lots of clarity regarding all the different options. The Touring Guide with helpful tips was a great resource that we referred to during our visit. One of the highlights of our trip was surprising my mom with a cake for her birthday at Akersush, we are so grateful for Leigh arranging that special treat. Admittedly, I was a Disney skeptic, but our trip was so magical and the ease of planning with Leigh has changed my outlook and I hope we’ll return to the parks again and will work with Leigh in the future.