Our Mission Statement:

   To give our clients the trip of a

lifetime and to create a team of

individuals with the desire to

be leaders in the travel industry.

Our Business:

With the help and expertise of our agents at It's A Small World Adventures, an "Authorized Disney Vacation Planner", let us assist in booking your next vacation whether it is a honeymoon, family trip or an intimate get a way.

With continued education and training, we hope to provide you with the best service available and to continue to be your travel agency for a lifetime.  Travel is something that we all enjoy and it is so nice when you can feel at ease and let one of us make all the arrangements for you.  

Introducing our Team:

Laura Wagahoff,  Agency Owner/Independent Travel Consultant - IL

Laura has accepted the ownership of It's A Small World Adventures beginning 2021.  She has been one of the top selling travel consultants since beginning her role with the agency.  As a graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge along with many on site trainings and personal knowledge, Laura leads this agency with passion and drive.  She has completed Travel Agent trainings on site at Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL as well as Disneyland and California Adventure Parks in Anaheim, CA.  Laura has personal experience with Disney products and has aspirations of learning  other areas of travel, both land and sea.  Laura will continue to work with clients as well as assisting our agents through trainings and marketing.  It's A Small World Adventures has been accepted into the prestigious EarMarked Program and is recognized by Disney Destinations as an "Authorized Disney Vacation Planner".  Disney Destinations has also awarded us as a "Top Sales Performer for 2017, 2018 and 2019".  

LaRhea Petrea, Independent Travel Consultant, Bartonville/Peoria, IL 

It's A Small World Adventures Travel Agency was opened in June of 2009 by LaRhea and Ryan Petrea.  It began as a way to assist friends and relatives in booking their Disney vacations.  With the hopes and dreams of becoming a household name along with the dedication and training involved to move the business to the next level, we now have a team of Travel Agents/Consultants planning adventures for families all around the world.  With knowledge in all areas of Disney vacations, whether it is land or sea, you will certainly recieve a top of the line customer service experience and a truly magical adventure. 

Kirstie Petrea, Independent Travel Consultant - Salem, IL

Kirstie joined the agency in 2018 and has a vast knowledge of Disney products.  She has completed the required courses through Disney's College of Knowledge and has had training in both land and sea destinations.  Kirstie hopes to provide her clients with a magical experience by taking care of every detail of their dream vacation.  She continues to add personal knowledge of all things new to share with her clients and has recently sailed on the Disney Dream as well as participating in training at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL and Disneyland CA and California Adventure Parks.  

Donna Snow, Independent Travel Consultant - Charleston, IL

Donna has been with the agency since 2013 and specializes in all things Disney.  With first hand knowledge of Disneyland Paris, Disney's Aulani Resort Hawaii, Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World, Disneyland CA, and Adventures By Disney, Donna will provide her personal recommendations that will make your vacation over the top.  When planning your next vacation, whether it be traveling around the US on a weekend getaway, ocean cruising including Alaska, river cruising along the Seine River in France, Romantic All Inclusive Packages to Mexico, an exotic African Safari or a honeymoon package anywhere around the world, Donna can assist you with all the details. 

Sarah Drone, Independent Travel Consultant - Norris City, IL

Sarah joined our team of Independent Travel Consultants in 2015 in an effort to grow our business into areas all across the United States.  Sarah is a Graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge and she has personal experience with Walt Disney World and Disneyland CA and California Adventure Parks.    Sarah plans to continue her education and training in all cruise experiences as well as All-Inclusive Land Packages.  With Sarah's personal experience and training at Walt Disney World and Disneyland CA, she can assist your family in planning an extra ordinary magical adventure.

Darin Koenig, Independent Travel Consultant -New Braunfels, TX

Darin joined our team in 2016 and has gained much knowledge about the travel industry.  His love for Disney products has given him first hand experience to share with our customers.  He has completed Disney's College of Knowledge and the necessary courses required to become even more familiar with all that Disney has to offer as well as adding other areas of travel to his knowledge base.  Darin has personal knowledge in all areas of Walt Disney World and has training through Disney Cruise Lines.  He hopes to give his customers a truly magical experience when booking their family vacations whether it is land or sea.

Jenny Smith, Independent Travel Consultant - Salem, IL

Jenny joined our agency in 2016 after completing the required courses through Disney's College of Knowledge to become a Graduate of the program.  Jenny has many years of personal experience with Disney products and has completed on site training at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.  She continues to add personal experience with Disney products to her list of specialties and has sailed with Disney Cruise Lines and also visited Disneyland CA and California Adventure Parks.  Jenny's excellent customer service shines through with every client.  She recently attended the phased reopening at Walt Disney World on July 11th to gain knowledge and information on the safety measures put in place due to the 2020 Pandemic.  This will allow her customers first hand experience on how to enjoy their vacation and continue to have a magical time while staying safe.  

Michelle Dettling, Independent Travel Consultant - Farmington, MO

Michelle joined our team of travel consultants in 2017 and completed all required courses with Disney's College of Knowledge.  She plans to continue her education through personal experiences and recently attended training at Disneyland, CA where she met some amazing characters and learned so much about Walt Disney's personal past.  She has aspirations of learning others areas of travel and plans to book both land and sea adventures for her clients.  We are excited to have a travel professional in the Farmington, Missouri area and hope you will contact Michelle for your next big adventure.

Holly Bauman, Independent Travel Consultant - Pana, IL

Holly joined the world of professional travel by joining Its A Small World Adventures in 2018.  She has completed all required courses through Disney's College of Knowledge as well as continued training in other areas of travel.  Holly recently added Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines to her list of products to offer as well as all land and sea packages through various vendors such as Universal, Southwest Vacations, Sea World and many more.  Holly has the personal experience coupled with her expert research capabilities to assist our clients with any type of adventure they might dream.  We are pleased to have Holly as our agent in the Pana, IL area and hope you will contact her for your next big adventure.

Stacey King, Independent Travel Consultant - Salem, IL

Stacey joined Its A Small World Adventures in 2018 as a highly enthused and very knowledgeable Disney fan.  Her love for all things Disney was a perfect fit to our team.  Stacey has completed all required courses of the Disney College of Knowledge and has recently had personal training at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA.  Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Lines are all areas that Stacey's hands on experiences will benefit any customer she meets.  We are excited to have Stacey on our team and hope you will contact her for your next big adventure.  

Katelyn Lord Ryan, Independent Travel Consultant - Salem, IL

Katelyn joined Its A Small World Adventures in 2019 completing all required courses and is now a Graduate of Disney's College of Knowledge.  Katelyn also attended on site training at Disneyland CA and California Adventure parks in 2019.  Katelyn has personal experience at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL and will be happy to assist you and your family on your next magical adventure.  Katelyn is learning other areas of travel and plans to continue her training to become knowledgeable on all types of travel and destinations.

Kristen Duckworth, Independent Travel Consultant - Princeville, IL

Kristen joined It's A Small World Adventures in 2019 and has completed all required courses with Disney's College of Knowlege.  She attended an on site Training in Disneyland, CA and California Adventure Parks in 2019 and has personal experience and knowledge of Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.  Kristen's family enjoys travel and currently have plans to return to Walt Disney World to gain information and learn more about travel safety during the 2020 Pandemic.  Her love for Disney coupled with her excellent customer service will make your travel planning a magical experience.

Tammy Jerdon, Independent Travel Consultant - Carterville, IL

Tammy joined It's A Small World Adventures in 2019 and has completed the required courses to become a Graduate of Disney's College of Knowledge.  Tammy has a love for Disney that will illuminate in her excellent customer service and travel planning.  She has personal experience and years of travel to Disney destinations that are sure to be a benefit as she helps plan your next magical vacation.  Contact Tammy for your next family adventure.

Carissa Hess, Independent Travel Consultant-Edwardsville, IL

Carissa is our newest consultant to join It's A Small World Adventures in 2021.  She has completed her Disney's College of Knowledge & is ready to assist you on all our Disney Destinations, Land or Sea.  Carissa has personal training at Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Lines.  We are excited to have Carissa on our team to share her Disney passion, love of travel & wonderful personality to all the families she helps!  Contact Carissa for all your Disney Destination & Travel needs.

Please contact one of our agents today to begin your next adventure!  We look forward to assisting you and providing a truly magical experience for your entire family.

Our team of travel agents is dedicated to providing the best service possible to each and every client.  

Customer Satisfaction:

Our Customers continue to show support by returning time and time again. They have always been complimentary of the services we provide and the ease of their vacation planning.  We have many repeat customers and we are so excited to have the continued business.  Our customer service and satisfaction is certainly a priority and we hope to continue to be a strong leader in the travel industry.