Tara
Johansen
Every Great Adventure Has a Beginning
I start with you — your family, your favorites, and your must-do moments. Whether it’s castles, cruises, island escapes, or global adventures, I shape the trip around what matters most to you.
From staterooms and dining to special events and behind-the-scenes tours, I handle the reservations that bring your dream vacation to life. You’ll enjoy the magic without the stress of juggling the details.
Every destination has its own systems and shortcuts — and I know them all. From Lightning Lanes in the parks to excursion bookings on the ships, I guide you through the logistics so you spend less time waiting and more time exploring.
Relax knowing I’ve matched you with the right resort, cruise, or adventure, complete with dining, entertainment, and hidden gems tailored to your style. All you need to do is soak in the magic.
Questions pop up? Plans change? I'm with you before, during, and after your vacation — making sure every moment is as seamless and memorable as you imagined.
About Me
Since 2013, I've been helping families and travelers create unforgettable vacations. While Disney destinations still have my heart, I now offer my services for a variety of cruise lines and all-inclusive resorts. I can also help plan worldwide travel through private and group tours, making it easy to explore destinations across the globe. I love matching guests with their perfect getaway and look forward to helping you plan your next magical vacation!
Where My Expertise Shines
As a Disney Destinations specialist, I provide thoughtful recommendations, personalized itinerary planning, and concierge-level support from start to finish. In addition to my Disney expertise, these are the areas where my experience, knowledge, and passion shine brightest.
Adults-Only Getaways
My experience planning adults-only getaways helps me match travelers with the destination, resort, cruise, and atmosphere that best fit the vacation they have in mind. I know what to consider when comparing dining, activities, nightlife, spa experiences, beach time, adventure, privacy, and overall pace. I can help recommend and secure the right pieces so your getaway feels relaxing, rewarding, and designed entirely around you.
First-Time Cruisers
My experience with cruise planning helps me guide first-time cruisers through the choices that matter most. I know how to compare cruise lines, ships, cabin categories, dining, excursions, travel documents, embarkation details, and what to expect onboard. I can help recommend and secure the right options so your first cruise feels easy, informed, and much less overwhelming.
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First-Time Theme Park Trips
My theme park expertise helps me guide first-time guests through the many decisions that can make or break the experience. I know what to prioritize, where to stay, how to pace your days, which reservations matter, and how to avoid common first-timer mistakes. I can help create a plan that makes your first theme park vacation feel magical, manageable, and much more fun.
Multigenerational Trips
My experience with multigenerational travel helps me understand how to balance different needs, budgets, mobility levels, interests, and vacation styles. I know what to consider when recommending destinations, accommodations, cruises, activities, transfers, and pacing for multiple generations. I can help organize and secure the details so the trip feels comfortable, inclusive, and memorable for the whole family.
Sandals & Beaches
My experience with Sandals and Beaches Resorts helps me understand how different each island, resort, and room category can feel. I know what to consider when comparing adults-only romance, family-friendly fun, dining, beach style, activities, inclusions, atmosphere, and resort layout. I can help recommend and secure the resort and room type that best match your expectations, priorities, and vacation style.
Everything I Handle for You
I book directly with all our partners and manage deposits, payments, and insurance options on your behalf.
From parks to cruises to guided adventures, I craft itineraries that match your family’s style and highlight the best experiences.
I help you set up and navigate apps and tools like My Disney Experience, Lightning Lane, Virtual Queues, and more.
Hard-to-get dining, VIP tours, cabanas, spa services, or special events—I know how to secure the must-dos that make your trip magical.
From character breakfasts to signature dining, I handle reservations and recommend hidden gems tailored to your tastes.
I simplify airport transfers, port connections, and local travel so you know exactly how to get where you’re going.
Seasonal festivals, themed parties, and one-of-a-kind experiences—I help you fit them into your plans without the stress.
Whether it’s a resort, villa, cruise stateroom, or pre- and post-trip hotels, I’ll find the right fit for your group and budget.
I provide clear guidance on passports, IDs, and any required paperwork so you’re prepared long before departure.
From stroller rentals to grocery delivery to cribs in your stateroom, I cover the extras that make your trip feel seamless.
What My Clients Are Saying
I have booked 7 trips with Tara and Crazy Imagination Travel. Every one has been amazing. Tara always gives great advice and gets everything planned perfectly to fit all the members of my family. She is attentive and quick to respond to questions or make changes based on my needs!
Tara at CIT was so amazing to work with! It was our first trip to Disney so we had a lot of questions and felt overwhelmed at first, but she was very patient and answered all of our questions. We are a family of 6 so we needed a bit more space and she was very thorough in communicating the accommodation options for us in different price ranges. She recommended restaurants and booked all our reservations (they all ended being fantastic). Tara also put together a lightning lane plan for all five park days and walked me through it on the phone before it was time to book, which was very helpful. We would 100% work with Tara again and would recommend her and CIT to anyone looking for an excellent, detail-oriented planner!
Tara knows all the ins and outs, she helped plan our itinerary in a way that really allowed us to destress at the beginning (spa and adult dining) while maximizing our family time. Cabana pick and recommendations on the cabin number, adult dining, dining rotation, Mears coordination - really everything was impeccable.
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Tara helped us plan the entire vacation since we were new to cruising. All of her recommendations were spot on, and she was always available to answer questions or provide the additional information that we needed. Highly recommend Tara!
Tara didn't miss a thing about our trip. She knew what we were going to need and made it happen. I've never used someone else to plan my vacations but I knew I was over my head with Disney and Universal for 12 peeps. I appreciate all the work she must have put in to plan our trip and checked in with us throughout our trip.
She has helped me plan seven cruises so far and has always been absolutely fantastic! She is quick to respond to messages and provides personal touches throughout the planning and also during our trips. I highly recommend Tara!!!
Tara is on the ball and always ahead of the game. Her communication is what I would wish of anybody I am doing business with. She is very thorough and has the insight to think of things I would never think of. I will be booking more trips with her in the future. This is my second trip with her.
Your Disney
Dream is Waiting
Let’s turn your wish list into a plan and your plan into an unforgettable vacation. From the first idea to your final day, we’ll make every moment effortless and magical.
1785 State Highway 26, Suite 200
Grapevine, Texas 76051
817-307-9906
9am - 4pm* CT | Saturday
Closed | Sunday
*After hours by appointment only
