Universal Orlando travel planners ranked on five printed criteria from each advisor's own site, with sources and the date we checked.
Checked on 9 Oct 2026
Every score comes from the advisor's own page, read on 9 October 2026. Five criteria, weights that add to 100, and the same arithmetic for everyone.
Ties break alphabetically. Nobody paid to be on this list and nobody can. We do not rank on price, because we do not publish prices.
| Rank | Advisor | Agency | Score | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cynthia Whittaker | Famvia | 55 of 100 | Paid by the suppliers she books with. You never pay her a fee. |
| 2 | Steve Griswold | Universal Family Vacations | 100 of 100 | Free planning and no fees, as stated on the agency site. |
| 3 | Jenna Johnston | The Vacationeer | 60 of 100 | Not stated |
| 4 | Angela Jennings | Incredible Vacations with Angela | 55 of 100 | Not stated |
| 5 | Ashley Johnston | Take Me To The Mouse Travel | 55 of 100 | Not stated |
| 6 | Elizabeth Hollman | Me and the Mouse Travel | 55 of 100 | Free vacation planning; the agency states it is compensated by Disney. |
| 7 | James Criner | Travelmation | 55 of 100 | Not stated |
| 8 | Laurie Burg | Cupcake Castles Travel Company | 55 of 100 | Complimentary consultation, as stated by the agency. What is included varies by advisor. |
| 9 | Missy Ricci | Love Travel Collection | 55 of 100 | Not stated |
| 10 | Christy Slavik | Mom Approved Travel | 45 of 100 | Not stated |
| 11 | Dreams Unlimited Travel | Dreams Unlimited Travel | 45 of 100 | Free, no obligation. The agency states it is paid commission on sales. |
| 12 | Jamie McLain | Once Upon A Time Vacations | 45 of 100 | Not stated |
| 13 | Jennifer Hyland | Off to Neverland Travel | 45 of 100 | Not stated |
| 14 | Adrienne Jacobsen | 101 Vacations Travel Agency | 40 of 100 | Not stated |
| 15 | Cara Goldsbury | Glass Slipper Concierge | 25 of 100 | Not stated |
| 16 | Katie Van Zant | Marvelous Mouse Travels | 25 of 100 | Not stated |
| 17 | Melissa Woods | Enchanted Woods Travel, LLC | 25 of 100 | Not stated |
Claimed and vetted profiles rank first, then scores from the five criteria above. Fees as stated by each advisor.
1
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 55 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, lists Universal as a specialty and a destination, names a person, describes fees in plain words.
Source: cited page, checked 14 Oct 2026.
2
Best for: Families who want an advisor who sells Universal Orlando and Epic Universe
Why it ranks here: Scores 100 of 100: Universal is its first listed specialty, states a Universal-specific status, lists Universal as a specialty and a destination, names a person, describes fees in plain words.
Source: cited page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
3
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 60 of 100: Universal is its first listed specialty, lists Universal as a specialty and a destination, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 13 Oct 2026.
4
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 55 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, states a Universal-specific status, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 13 Oct 2026.
5
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 55 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, states a Universal-specific status, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 13 Oct 2026.
6
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 55 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, lists Universal as a specialty and a destination, names a person, describes fees in plain words.
Source: cited page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
7
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 55 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, states a Universal-specific status, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
8
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 55 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, lists Universal as a specialty and a destination, names a person, describes fees in plain words.
Source: cited page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
9
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 55 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, states a Universal-specific status, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
10
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 45 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, lists Universal as a specialty and a destination, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
11
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 45 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, lists Universal as a specialty and a destination, describes fees in plain words.
Source: cited page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
12
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 45 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, lists Universal as a specialty and a destination, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 13 Oct 2026.
13
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 45 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, lists Universal as a specialty and a destination, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
14
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 40 of 100: states a Universal-specific status, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
15
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 25 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
16
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 25 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
17
Best for: Families pairing Universal Orlando with Walt Disney World
Why it ranks here: Scores 25 of 100: lists Universal among its specialties, names a person.
Source: cited page, checked 13 Oct 2026.
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