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The American Escape
Full-Service Travel · Disney Specialists

Travel that leaves you
in awe

From a first Disney trip to a bucket-list escape across the world. We plan it, book it, and handle every last detail.

Disney is our specialty, but we book anywhere
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What We Book

Disney is where we shine. Travel is where we live

Yes, we're the Disney people. We're also the Europe people, the cruise people, and the "surprise-me-somewhere-amazing" people.

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Our Specialty

Walt Disney World & Disneyland

Resorts, tickets, Lightning Lane strategy, dining, and the little touches that make it magic.

02

Domestic City Escapes

Self-guided long weekends and city breaks across the U.S., planned, not guesswork.

03

Bucket-List Europe

The once-in-a-lifetime trip across Italy, France, the U.K. and beyond, done right.

04

Cruises

Disney Cruise Line specialists, plus the right ship and sailing for any cruiser.

05

All-Inclusive Getaways

Beach, sun, and nothing to think about. Resorts matched to your vibe and budget.

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Custom & Anywhere Else

Have a dream that doesn't fit a box? That's our favorite kind of trip to plan.

Why Book With Us

A real person who has your back

The internet gives you a thousand tabs. We give you one expert who's actually been there.

Expert Planning

Insider know-how that saves you hours and rookie mistakes.

No Extra Cost

Our planning comes at no added cost on most trips, so you get more, not a bigger bill.

One Point of Contact

Questions, changes, hiccups? Text one person, not a call center.

Support While You Travel

Something comes up mid-trip? We're already on it.

Disney, Made Simple

Curious what a Disney trip really costs?

Before you fall down the planning rabbit hole, get a friendly, no-pressure sense of what your trip involves and roughly what it runs: resort tier, party size, time of year, ticket type.

It's a starting point, not a sales pitch. When you're ready for the real plan, that's where we come in.

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Your Disney trip, ballparked

Answer a few quick questions and get a range in under a minute.
Party size4
Nights6
Resort tier
Estimated range$6.6k–$8.2k
Illustrative preview. The full estimator asks a few adaptive questions and ends with a soft "let's talk."
How It Works

Three easy steps to your escape

No endless email chains. A simple path from dreaming to departure.

1

Tell us your dream

Fill out one smart questionnaire that adapts to your trip, whether that's Disney, Europe, or "surprise us."

2

Get a custom proposal

We build a personalized plan and pricing, delivered to your own private link, with no third-party portals.

3

Book & go

Approve it, we handle the booking and the details, and you count down to takeoff.

Happy Travelers

Trips they'll never forget

A few words from families and couples we've sent out into the world.

"Our first Disney trip could've been overwhelming, but Tommy made it effortless. Every reservation, every detail, handled."

SM
The Morales Family
Walt Disney World

"We told him 'somewhere romantic in Italy' and he built the trip of our lives. Booked flights, hotels, everything."

JP
Jenna & Paul
Amalfi Coast, Italy

"Disney Cruise with three kids sounded impossible. It was seamless, and cheaper than what I'd found myself."

DK
Dana K.
Disney Cruise Line

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Good to know

Common questions

Real answers to what families ask us most, before they ever pick up the phone.

Does a Disney travel agent cost anything extra?

No. Our planning service is free, and you pay the same price you would booking Disney directly. Agencies like ours are paid a commission by the travel suppliers, not by you. On most trips we also watch for discounts and promotions and apply them to your booking.

Will I pay more for my Disney trip by using an agent?

No. You get the same Disney pricing, and often less, because we track discounts and package deals and add them when they appear. There is no separate planning fee on most trips.

I have never planned a Disney trip. Can you help a first-timer?

Yes, first-time families are who we help most. We handle the resort, tickets, dining reservations, and Lightning Lane strategy, and we give you a clear day-by-day plan so you get the magic without the stress.

Where is The American Escape located, and who do you serve?

We are based in Northeast Ohio, in the Lake and Cuyahoga county area, and we plan trips for families across the United States. You work directly with Tommy Kelly, the owner, from the first idea to welcome home.

What can you book besides Disney?

We are a full-service travel agency. Beyond Walt Disney World and Disneyland, we book Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, Universal Orlando, cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and custom trips. Disney is our specialty, not our limit.

How does Lightning Lane work at Disney World in 2026?

Disney World uses a three-tier Lightning Lane system: Multi Pass for a set of popular rides, Single Pass for individual headliners, and Premier Pass for one-time access to everything in a park. Disney Resort guests can book seven days ahead, and everyone else three days ahead. We build the right mix into your plan. Read the full guide.

How do I get started, and what does it cost to begin?

Starting is free and there is no obligation. Tell us who is going and roughly when, and we put together an estimate and a plan. You can begin with our quick questionnaire and we take it from there.

Ready to start dreaming?

Tell us where you want to go, or that you have no idea yet. Either way, we'll take it from here. It's free to start, and there's no obligation.

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