Lead Travel Advisor from Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania
Hello!
I’m Aly Hirst
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a Disney-obsessed gal. Needless to say, becoming a Travel Advisor that specializes in Disney vacations is like a dream come true! I live in Gilbertsville, PA with my husband, our two daughters, and our crazy but sweet Labradoodle. I was born and raised in Connecticut and am still a New Englander at heart. When I’m not busy planning vacations, you’ll likely find me at the dance studio where both of my girls spend MANY hours each week (and sometimes I even take a class too — tap is my favorite!) — I’m definitely living the Dance Mom life.
In 2005, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management from UMass Amherst. I then spent 5 years living in the DC area and worked in various areas of hotels, including the front desk, sales and special events. I moved to Pennsylvania in 2010 and continued working in hotel sales until the birth of my first child in 2012.
Not only have I traveled to the Walt Disney World Resort countless times, but I’m also a former Cast Member (RIP Spoodles at Disney’s BoardWalk). I have been the “Disney Expert” for my friends and family for years and always love helping them plan their magical Disney vacations. Beyond Disney Destinations, my family loves cruising, Universal Orlando Resort and all-inclusive vacations to the Caribbean — Aruba is my favorite island to date! As a Travel Advisor, I’m always working on staying up to date with all the latest travel industry news and love to attend training sessions with brand partners like Disney, Universal and Royal Caribbean (just to name a few).
My Specialty Destinations
- Walt Disney World
- Disneyland
- Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Cruising
- Caribbean & Mexico
Working With Me
I understand that planning a vacation can feel overwhelming, especially when you already have so many other things you’re juggling in life. My job is to take the stress of the planning off your plate so that you can rest assured I’ve got all of the details covered for you. And the best part: I’m only a phone call, email or text away — you’ll always have direct contact with me to help you every step of the way — even if you need something when you’re on vacation. As a Travel Advisor, nothing feels better than hearing my clients tell me how amazing their vacation were and that they couldn’t have done it without me. Wherever your heart desires to travel, I would love to help you plan your next incredible vacation!
Certifications:
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Disney College of Knowledge
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Certified Autism Travel Professional (CATP)
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Universal Orlando Resort & Universal Studios Hollywood Specialist
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Certified Sandals & Beaches Specialist
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“Master of Adventure” with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
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Virgin Voyages “First Mate” Certified
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Hawaii Destination Specialist
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Atlantis Ambassador (Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas)
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Additional Cruise Line Certifications: Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Norwegian Cruises
What My Clients Have to Say
Magical trip- Beaches Ocho Rios
After three years of planning, changing dates and locations, and finally settling in….my family of 4 made it to Jamaica. We originally booked Beaches Negril but changed the trip to Beaches Ocho Rios after deciding that we wanted a smaller resort feeling for my kids (aged 5 and 8). This resort (and the entire experience) were perfect for my family. The resort was beautiful, the staff were friendly, the room was clean, and the activities were perfect. We enjoyed everything the resort had to offer and believed it was the perfect location for our family. As the kids get older, we will try a larger resort, but this one was perfect for the time of life we are in right now. Aly was a phenomenal support and guide throughout the entire experience (from researching to booking to traveling to coming home). She is patient, knowledgeable, kind, efficient, and amazing. I will no longer book a trip without her guidance! Entrust your travel experience to an expert (Aly). You won’t regret it!
Great Spring Break Trip!
Kristy helped us to plan the best spring break trip, allowing us to enjoy Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Universal during one of the busiest times of the year. Kristy was very thorough in walking me through the fast pass options for all the parks, she suggested which parks to go to on each day based on historical attendance trends, and she provided a suggested plan for the order in which I should book Genie+/Lightning Lanes/Virtual Queues. Her tips and tricks were so beneficial and I referenced them throughout our trip. I would highly recommend using Kristy and would not book another Disney/Universal vacation without her help!
Aly was amazing to work with!
Aly was recommended to me by my cousin, and I’m so grateful. Aly was so easy to work with, and was super responsive to all of my needs. I knew that if I had a question, she’d have an answer, and it was always in a matter of hours. On the day we travelled to Disney, we had a last-minute snafu, and Aly was immediately on it, working to resolve the issue, even though it was a Sunday!! I can’t wait to work with her again to plan my next trip!! ❤️
There is no one better.
Aly is amazing. She goes above and beyond for all of her clients. When it came time to plan my family of 13’s vacation to Disney World, she made it seem so easy. She did not hesitate to take care of everything from hotels and tickets to booking special fishing trips or cruises. When my family went from 13 to 15 people coming, she handled it better than I did 🙂. My mom who has been going to Disney for more than 40 years considers Aly a life saver and would never consider going to Disney without her help ever again. I recommend Aly to everyone!
Aly was the absolute BEST when planning our Disney trip.
Aly was the absolute BEST when planning our Disney trip. We haven’t been to Disney in many many years so were out of practice and it was my youngest’s first time there. Aly went above and beyond to make recommendations based on our interests and get us in to in-park restaurants that were very difficult to get reservations to. The result of our trip was AH-MAZING! We had one of the best vacations to date. Can not recommend Aly enough.