Show # 420 - A Lighthearted Look at Your Favorite Theme Parks

Podcast Number 420

With Zoë Wood

SHOW NOTES

With the thought in mind that it's time for some humor in this all too serious world of Covid, I wanted to take a light-hearted look at travel for this month's show. I was fortunate to have found Zoë Wood's articles on "The Dis" so I shot her off an email asking her to be on the show and she graciously agreed. Zoë is an international travel writer and a weekly contributor to "The Dis." Zoë's articles are often light-hearted with a mix of humor, sarcasm, and satire that she now brings to this episode. Zoë is from Sydney Australia and is a frequent visitor to Disney Land and an occasional visitor to Disney World.  I hope you enjoy Zoë's satirical and humorous perspective on who you don't want to be when traveling to Disney, or any other crowded venue.

LINKS TO ITEMS WE TALKED ABOUT

Zoë Wood bio and links to her articles on The Dis.

The beginning of "The Five People You Don't Want to Be in a Disney Park" series by Zoë Wood.

Zoë's Facebook page.

Zoë' Instagram page.

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Music Credits

The song, "Zazzie" is by Keving McLoed and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

The song, "Mining by Moonlight" is by Keven McCloed and licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

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Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. Barry, or the Show, receive no compensation from the guests on our show, or from the companies they represent unless we state otherwise during the show. We invite guests to our show because they offer something of value to the travel trade community. The Home Based Travel Agent Show is funded from the resources of Barry Kantz. © 2020 All Rights Reserved

Show #419 - A Covid Visit to Disney World From Start to Finish

Podcast Number 419

With Gary Ebels

SHOW NOTES

Gary Ebels made two trips to Disney World within the past six weeks and he joins The Show to talk about what he experienced during those trips. Gary discusses how things have changed with the Covid restrictions and also has several tips that are valuable for you or your clients if they are planning a trip to Disney World. Gary begins the discussion by talking about his experiences with flying to Orlando, his rental care experiences, and then on to the Disney parks and what is happening there. This is an "on the ground" report that you don't want to miss.

LINKS TO ITEMS WE TALKED ABOUT

Gary's website is at solodisneytraveler.com

Email Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com

Follow Gary on Twitter - solo@disney

CONTACT US

The Home Based Travel Agent's Facebook Page

Email Barry barry@hometravelagent.net

 

HBTAS RECOMMENDATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

The Home Based Travel Agent Show is a proud affiliate of the ASTA Small Business Network - Formerly NACTA.

Build Your Knowledge and Earn Certifications at the Travel Institute

Do you want to create a podcast? Please check out Blubrry.com.

Music Credits

The song, "Zazzie" is by Keving McLoed and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

The song, "Mining by Moonlight" is by Keven McCloed and licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

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Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. Barry, or the Show, receive no compensation from the guests on our show, or from the companies they represent unless we state otherwise during the show. We invite guests to our show because they offer something of value to the travel trade community. The Home Based Travel Agent Show is funded from the resources of Barry Kantz. © 2020 All Rights Reserved

Show #417 - Who is Offering a Little Magic During the Pandemic?

Podcast Number 417

Interview with Gary Ebels

SHOW NOTES

Are you tired of looking at the same old four walls? This pandemic has almost everyone looking for a get-a-way that’s reasonably safe and entertaining. Disney World may be the answer for some of your clients. Disney World is open and they have taken measures to make a visit to this magical place safe. Gary Ebels, a child in adult skin, is a true lover of all things Disney. Gary loves Disney so much that he is a Disney travel agent specialist. And, he buys Disney stock for his grandkids. I think it will be hard to find a more enthusiastic Disney fan. Gary joins our show to talk about Disney and what they are doing during this pandemic, particularly Disney World since Disney World is open. Now, But, you may say, I don’t sell Disney so where is the value in this show for me? Well, you may have clients ready to escape their four walls and those clients may have questions for you that this podcast may help answer. Or, maybe now is the time to jump into the College of Disney Knowledge and begin your way toward becoming a Disney specialist. So, listen in and maybe the magic will strike.

LINKS TO ITEMS WE TALKED ABOUT

Gary's website - Solo Disney Traveler

Gary's Email address: wdwgary@gmail.com

Mentioned in the intro to the show was the Lodge at the Waterfall Club on Lake Burton in Clayton, Georgia

CONTACT US

The Home Based Travel Agent's Facebook Page

Email Barry barry@hometravelagent.net

 

HBTAS RECOMMENDATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

The Home Based Travel Agent Show is a proud affiliate of the ASTA Small Business Network - Formerly NACTA.

Build Your Knowledge and Earn Certifications at the Travel Institute

Do you want to create a podcast? Please check out Blubrry.com.

Music Credits

The song, "Zazzie" is by Keving McLoed and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

The song, "Mining by Moonlight" is by Keven McCloed and licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

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Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. Barry, or the Show, receive no compensation from the guests on our show, or from the companies they represent unless we state otherwise during the show. We invite guests to our show because they offer something of value to the travel trade community. The Home Based Travel Agent Show is funded from the resources of Barry Kantz. © 2020 All Rights Reserved

318 - What's New And Exciting At Disney

Podcast Number 318

 Find more travel business related content at the TRAVEL CONSULTANT ACADEMY.

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COHOSTED SEGMENT Gary Ebels joins the show and gives us an update on many new and exciting things happening at Disney properties. Gary fills us in on a brand new value resort that will bring the family together in family suites. The Magic Kingdom is undergoing some renovation and Gary and fills us in on the new Fantasy Land. Plus there are many opportunities for the travel professional to take advantage of through the Disney Travel Agent website. Join us for some great information for the Disney fan or for the Disney Travel Agent.

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Links
NACTA site - http://www.nacta.com/index.aspx

 The Disney Travel Agent Site - http://www.disneytravelagents.com/portal/site/dta-domestic/

 Walt Disney World Website - http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

 Disneyland site - http://disneyland.disney.go.com/

Disney Cruise Line - http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/


Some good sites for updates and information -

Allears - http://allears.net/index.html

WDW Radio - http://www.wdwradio.com/

Inside the Magic - http://www.insidethemagic.net/

Orlando Travel Agent Website - http://trade.visitorlando.com/

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Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.

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Philharmonic Wind Orchestra, Marc Reift "It's A Small World" (mp3) from "Cinemagic 14: Disney's Magic World 3" (Marcophon)
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305 - Learn About Exciting Disney Products for Your Travel Business

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COHOSTED SEGMENT Gary Ebels produces a Disney segment for today's show. Gary describes Disney's new and improved travel agent website. Gary talks about the workflow of the Disney Travel Agent site and talks about the many products you can access there. A little known product is Disney Adventures which is a tour product with tours in Asia, Europe, South America, the Pacific and the United States. Another product is the new Disney resort in Hawaii, the Alani. Gary encourages travel agents to become familiar with these many offerings because they broaden the offering for your clients and help you increase your income. Listen to the show and learn more.

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Travel News Azamara Cruise Lines is offering travel agents special incentives Skip Fortier honored as a top travel agent Special deep discounted rates offered to travel agents at Costa Rica Marriott Hotels

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Orrin Evans "Dita" (mp3) from "Freedom" (Posi-Tone Records)
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287 - Disney Cruises and Disney Education for the Travel Agent

Podcast Number 287

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BUSINESS SEGMENT

Don't fight the internet as competition, use it in your favor. Do your research and learn your strengths in your market niche.

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CO HOSTED SEGMENT

Gary Ebels talks about Disney Cruises and their expansion to the west coast. Gary also talks about Disney's excellent travel agent training. Join Gary, Lorene and Barry in the co-hosted segment to learn more about these exciting Disney products.

Travel Agent information for the Disney Cruise Line mentioned in this show can be found at Disney Travel Agents http://www.disneytravelagents.com/ (you must have a IATAN number and account) > My Disney Tools (on top navigation bar) > Disney Learning Connection > Access The Disney Learning Connection > Disney Cruise Line - Sailing To Success

Disney Resources - Passporter.com Award winning guidebooks, e-books, articles and forums.

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TRAVEL NEWS

Airlines may have to pay for your lost bags

Amadeus helps travel agents into the world of social media

Norwegian Cruise Lines names Special Needs Group as its exclusive supplier

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Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.

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Candye Kane
"Superhero" (mp3)
from "Superhero"
(DELTA GROOVE PRODUCTIONS)

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256 - Travel Technology Round Table With Gary Ebels, Lorene and Barry

Podcast Number 256



Happy Birthday United States

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Gary Ebels joins Lorene and Barry for a round table discussion about using technology in the travel business. We talk about how to share information with your clients using Evernote. We also discuss Frommer's travel tools, ITA Software's QPX search engine, PogoPlug, GoToMeeting, Yelp and more. Listen in and learn how we use this technology in the travel business.

A listener, Craig L. weighs in via email about how he uses technology in his travel business. A listener, Craig L. weighs in via email about how he uses technology in his travel business. Check out his website where he uses some of the examples he talks about in his email - http://www.travimp.com/readywhenyouare

Gary throws down a challenge to Dugan's agents and is offering up two $25 Disney Gift Certificates. If you are a Dugan's agent and sign up for the Home Based Travel Agent show notes via email, and send Barry an email that you have signed up, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Disney Gift Certificate.

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TRAVEL NEWS

Google buys ITA Software!

UPS offers the luggage box

Americans are in need of a vacation

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Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com.


Galaxy - US Air Force Band of the Golden West
"America the Beautiful" (mp3)
from "Three Day Pass"
(Altissimo!)

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249 - Technology, Who Needs It? Travel Agents?

Podcast Number 249

Gary Ebels fills in for Lorene this week. Gary explains cloud computing and what it means to your business. Gary also talks about Skype, Gmail, Google Voice, Evernote, Mint, Facebook and Twitter - all in the context of what they mean to your business. Gary is a Disney Specialist so he ends the co-hosted segment with a couple of Disney items.

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TRAVEL NEWS

Security for cruise ships is increased after the Times Square incident.

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Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com.



Elizabeth Shepherd
"Parkdale" (mp3)
from "Parkdale"
(Do Right! Music)

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