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WanderfulWorldofTravel.com (formerly named KimandCarrie.com) is a travel blog with an emphasis on travel to Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, America’s National Parks and fun destinations around the world.

Kimberly Button is the founder, editor and writer behind WanderfulWorldofTravel.com.

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Posing for Pictures in Tulip Fields in Amsterdam
Button in a tulip field in Amsterdam

Button lived in Orlando for nearly 20 years, working at Walt Disney World and visiting central Florida’s theme parks almost every day.

sisters in front of Universal Studios Orlando theme park gate

During her time at Disney World, she worked in many roles, including:

  • Character performer (Chip and Dale, Kermit, parade performer and more roles)
  • Attractions hostess at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (The Great Movie Ride performer, Backlot Tour)
  • Disney College Program
  • Disney Resort front desk
  • On-Property Sales and Marketing
  • Administrative Assistant at Team Disney
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She also worked on Disney Cruise Line in collaboration with the Cruise Director to entertain cruise guests, teach educational seminars, lead tour excursions and develop recreational opportunities for the guests.

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Kim as a Disney Cruise Line crew member

After living and working in Orlando for almost two decades and eating at just about every single restaurant and visiting every tourist attraction in the city, it was time to move on.

Button and her husband sold everything, moved out of their townhouse, and traveled the United States in an RV for a year. They spent all of their time visiting America’s National Parks.

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Button has been an award-winning freelance journalist for more than two decades, an author of guidebooks and travel apps, photographer, TV correspondent and YouTuber.

2016 ICE! will feature a Peanuts theme. Just one unique event as part of the Christmas at Gaylord Palms Celebration held November 18, 2016 - January 1, 2017

She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA).

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Kim with Ashley Eckstein at a Disney Press Event
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Button with Chef Art Smith at Disney Springs’ Homecoming Restaurant Grand Opening Event

Her articles have been published in international publications and major websites for over two decades, including:

Button has also appeared as a travel expert on a variety of national television news shows, including:

  • Fox 35 News
  • Daytime TV
  • Cooking Channel
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Visit http://kimbutton.com for more information on Button’s work.

Button is the author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home and The Disney Queue Line Survival Guidebook, as well as two Orlando travel apps.

Kim with c3po at Star Wars movie Disney springs AMC Theaters

At the age of 3 years old, Button was diagnosed with cancer and was treated by St. Judes doctors. She still remembers the Make-A-Wish trip her family took when she was young. As a Disney cast member, she loved making memories for Wish kids and volunteering at Give Kids the World.

After being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and hip problems in college, Button has found that travel is perhaps the best thing that helps her deal with pain and physical limitations. The more she travels, the better she feels! The more she sits at home, the worse her symptoms get.

She spent years walking with a cane and using a wheelchair. Because of her experience, she is mindful of sharing accessibility details with travelers and being mindful of how to travel with a disability.

She currently lives in western North Carolina and spends lots of time exploring Hendersonville, Asheville and the Southeast.

At a Christmas tree Farm in North Carolina.

Collaborations

Button has worked with some of the best destinations and travel companies over the past two decades, including:

  • Walt Disney Company
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • NASA
  • Princess Cruise Line
  • Viking River Cruises
  • AmaWaterways River Cruises
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • SeaWorld
  • Marriott
  • Four Seasons Resorts
  • Biltmore Estate
  • Gettysburg, PA
  • Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Visit Orlando
  • Visit Kissimee
  • Canyon Ranch
  • Visit Asheville
  • Visit Wales
  • Croatia Tourism Board
  • Germany Tourism Board
  • Spain Tourism
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Kim at Launch Control Center with NASA Social

We are always interested in partnering with travel destinations to share travel destinations with our readers. Contact us at kimbuttontravels (at) gmail (dot) com