Ever wish your child could take the reins in planning your Disneyland trip? Most parents eventually reach a point where their kids want more involvement in the vacation planning process. With maturity comes the realization that they want to do more than simply tag along for the ride—they want in on the action! Can you relate? I know I can! Well, Visit Anaheim has partnered with actress Tia Mowry to launch the world’s first-ever travel agency run by children, Imaginagency, featuring six bookable itineraries created by kids!
Imaginagency: The Facts Behind the Framework
According to a national survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Visit Anaheim, 86% of kids want more input on family vacations, with 53% wanting to plan the whole thing themselves! The poll was taken from April 7 to April 15, 2025, with a sample of 2,000 parents of school-aged children (aged 6–17). Kids are eager to get involved in the decision-making process, and that’s something to celebrate! Let’s explore this fun, new kid-approved service, plus we’ll share how you can score an unforgettable Anaheim family vacation!
Imaginagency: Six Bookable Itineraries Crafted By Kids
To kick things off, six “Imaginagents” were each tasked with creating their own bookable itinerary. Chief Marketing Officer of Visit Anaheim, Scott Oklin, explains, “Kids bring a special kind of magic to the travel experience. Through Imaginagency, we’re not just giving families a trip to remember, we’re allowing kids to lead the way with their own creativity. Whether it’s cheering on the Anaheim Ducks or taking a spin on thrilling rides, we’re all about turning kids’ big ideas into unforgettable moments for the whole family.” Let’s meet the “Imaginagents” and check out their ideas!
Cree Mowry-Hardrict is the thirteen-year-old son of Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict. He focused his itinerary on Disneyland Resort’s 70th Anniversary Celebration!
His six-year-old sister, Cairo Mowry-Hardrict, celebrates sweet treats like pancakes, ice cream, and donuts in her adventure.
Nine-year-old Tynka Gudas pays tribute to her dad, Anaheim Ducks Captain Radko Gudas, with an exclusive Ducks-inspired experience.
Brayden El Moussa, the nine-year-old son of Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack, offers a three-day excursion featuring epic views and thrills.
Nine-year-old local Anaheim expert, Olivia Bledsoe, provides special tips from hiking and shopping to Knott’s Berry Farm.
Finally, nine-year-old Nigel Zhang, a fellow local Anaheim expert, dedicates his action-packed itinerary to the city’s fan-favorite amusement parks.
Proud mom and entrepreneur, Tia Mowry, shares, “I’m thrilled to partner with Visit Anaheim on this fun, imaginative project. Anaheim is special to me—it’s where I lived while working in LA, and now I get to return with my kids to create something magical. It’s a full-circle moment for me, and I can’t wait for families to experience Anaheim through the eyes of kids because it’s a place where imagination can run wild. The cherry on top was being able to collaborate with my own children and seeing their over-the-top vacation ideas!”
Imaginagency: How Kids Can Create Their Own Itinerary + A Chance to Win an Epic Vacay
Sound intriguing? Then, visit Imaginagency’s website HERE starting today to explore the six itineraries curated by the “Imaginagents”. Kids who want to get creative themselves can design their own getaways (a.k.a Disneyland vacations) using the Itinerary Builder. Those (children) who create and submit their own itineraries on the Imaginagency site now through July 14 will automatically be entered to win an Anaheim vacation planned just as they imagined it. The winner will receive a three-night, all-expenses-paid family trip to Anaheim for up to four people, with airfare, hotel, meals, tickets, and more all included (an up to $10,000 value).
Anaheim Enters Its Golden Decade
Anaheim welcomed an unprecedented 25.8 million visitors in 2023, with travelers spending 7.5% more than the previous year on lodging, entertainment, dining, and shopping. With DisneylandForward in the works and OCVIBE coming soon, Anaheim tourism is entering an exciting new chapter. President and CEO of Visit Anaheim, Mike Waterman, predicts, “This is going to be the ‘Golden Decade’ for Anaheim. From the transformative developments taking place to global events like the World Cup and Olympics coming to Southern California, Anaheim will continue to be the epicenter for tourism in Orange County.” For more information on upcoming events and all that the city of Anaheim has to offer, head to Visit Anaheim’s official website HERE.
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Let’s Hear From You!
What do you think of Imaginagency? Is letting your child take the reins in vacation planning something you’d consider? Let us know what you think in the comments!
