CLOSED - Enter to Win a $200 Disney Gift Card:

I have some EXCITING news to share with you!  I have teamed up with DGTG Sponsor, Golden Ears Travel to offer an UNHEARD of giveaway... We are giving away a $200 Disney Gift Card... You heard it right...$200 which can be used at Disney Parks, Disney Travel Company, Disney Store, and more!

I know you're all SUPER excited to enter, but first, please take a minute to get to know my sponsor, Samantha Barnes, of Golden Ears Travel, your "Go To" Disney Travel Agency:

I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 20 years!  We have two children Taylor (18) and Riley (13).   After completing college, I started a career as a computer programmer.  But as soon as we started our own family I became a stay-at-home mom. We first took Taylor to Walt Disney World when she was 4 years old.  I was instantly enchanted with the magic and wonder of seeing Disney through the eyes of my children!  Thus began our annual trip (or more) to Disney! 

Like many of us, I loved planning the trips and learning the stories behind each aspect of the resorts and parks.  It didn’t take long for my friends to label me as the Disney expert and I often helped them plan their own trips. As my children grew older, I wanted a way to find a way to fill my time.  My husband encouraged me to do something I loved and after doing some research I settled on becoming a Disney vacation planner!  I have met so many wonderful people since I began formally planning trips.  I take pride in customizing each trip to meet the interests and needs of each family or group!

Not only do I have the informal experience of my own trips, but I have also taken part in all available Disney trainings.  I am a Disney College of Knowledge graduate and have attended the Agent Education Programs offered at Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Lines.  Of course, I work in extra trips to Disneyland, Disney World and on Disney Cruises to keep my knowledge current (tough job – I know!).

One of my favorite Disney experiences was as an adult.  Around my 35th birthday I was really needing a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth but it just wasn’t working neatly into our hectic family life.  But one morning I was abruptly awoken by my 3 best friends who told me they were taking me away but they wouldn’t tell me where too.  I was told to get dressed and we were off!  Next thing I knew, we pulled into the airport and my luggage was already packed for me!  The gate agent walked me through security (so I couldn’t even look at my boarding pass).  I was seated in the waiting area until they all made it through security as well and that is when they took off their jackets to reveal shirts that said, “Samantha where are you going for your 35th birthday?”.  On the back was the greatest words – “Walt Disney World”!  I truly have the best memories of that trip.  It was so fun going with my best friends and leaving our kids and husbands at home!  That was just before I started my travel agency!

First Disney Memory – Definitely watching Mary Poppins on tv when I was a kid.  Who didn’t dream of having a nanny like Mary that could take you on such grand adventures!  This will always be my favorite Disney movie.

The first time I realized I loved the theme parks was when I was fortunate enough to visit Walt Disney World with my high school band.  My family had never taken a Disney vacation before and I immediately fell in love with the MAGIC!  At that time there were only 2 parks – Magic Kingdom and Epcot.  

Favorite Attraction – My favorite attraction is Splash Mountain.  It is iconic Disney with a great story line.  The details are amazing and the plunge at the end is so much fun!!!

Favorite Resort –  It is hard to pick a favorite resort because I love many for different reasons.  But if I picked one it would be the Beach Club.   Stormalong Bay has always been my families favorite pool with its sandy bottom and great waterslide.  But the convenience of walking into World Showcase in Epcot or to the Boardwalk are the biggest perk for me.

Favorite Restaurant – Picking a favorite restaurant is hard too.  But I really am a huge fan of the Sci-Fi Dine In when traveling with children.  It is always a nice escape from heat and the frenzy of the park.  There is not one other restaurant in the parks where the kids sit in silence mesmerized by the movie screen playing the cheezy sci-fi movie clips!  

Fun Fact: My Disney dream is to be the Fairy Godmother!  One day I would love to retire close to the parks and be the Fairy Godmother.  I would love dancing in the parades and making dreams come true of course! 

Until that day, I will happily make dreams come true for my clients! I have gone to Disney as an adult, as a mom, with school groups and family grand gatherings so I can offer insights to offer every client.  Having a travel planner help you with a trip does not mean that you are “giving up control” over your own reservations, instead it means you are gaining a trusted advisor who will help enhance your vacation and be your advocate at all times!

Now for the Giveaway:

One lucky DGTG Reader will win a $200 Disney Gift Card courtesy of myself and Golden Ears Travel

Because of the incredible value of this prize, there are several mandatory entries, but FEAR NOT, I have decided to use the new Rafflecopter giveaway widget  to make things easier for you to enter! 

>>>***The first entry below is kind of unclear and I apologize, but you must visit goldenearstravel.net, pick the Disney Destination you're most excited to visit, then leave a comment on this post below! Thanks <<<

Disclosure: This giftcard was purchased by DGTG and Golden Ears Travel, a Sponsor of DGTG