About Chris
I make Disney make sense.
I’m Chris Michaud – lifelong Disney fan, former product manager, and founder of Second Star Adventure Co. I help families plan Disney vacations that feel effortless, joyful, and completely their own.
This isn’t just a job. It’s my sweet spot: part travel designer, part magic translator, part logistics nerd. I don’t do cookie-cutter trips. I work with you to make your Disney experience feel personal, seamless, and actually fun from start to finish.
Whether you’re dreaming of a luxe cruise, a park trip with the grandparents, a couples getaway, or your very first character breakfast, I’ll help you plan with confidence, skip the stress, and make space for joy. Every family’s version of magic looks different. My job is to help you find yours.
Real experience
I plan trips for families, couples, toddlers, teens, friends, schools, and everything in between.
Stress-free planning
I cut through the chaos to provide clear answers and a clear plan that actually fits your family.
Concierge-level care
I give every family the same high-touch support, whether you're in a deluxe suite or a value resort.
Strategy + sparkle
I build itineraries, sure – with lots of extra room for unexpected magic.
Chris listened to our ideas, helped us figure out what our goals were, and fashioned our vacation from scratch. All we had to do was show up!
Scott
Thanks to Chris, including Tokyo Disneyland ended up being one of the highlights of our entire trip to Japan!
Zack
✨ The Second Star Story
I didn’t start out in travel. For years, I was a product manager in the tech world, focused on systems, strategy, and software. But when friends kept asking me to help plan their Disney vacations, something clicked.
I realized I could take everything I loved about solving complex problems, combine it with my obsession with Disney details, and actually help families have better vacations.
Today, I run Second Star Adventure Co. from my home in Brooklyn, where I live with my husband Andrew, our daughter, and our two cats. I’ve planned trips for first-timers, seasoned Annual Passholders, and everything in between. And if you’re looking for real-world advice, honest recommendations, and a partner-in-planning who gets it, you’re in the right place.
A few things Second Star believes:
The fun should start early.
Vacation prep can feel like part of the adventure, not a chore you’re desperate to end.
Magic is personal.
The best trip doesn't look the same for every family.
A vacation should feel like a vacation.
Not like you're running a marathon with Mickey.
Slow mornings count.
Taking time to breathe makes space for some of the best memories.
Planning isn't the opposite of spontaneity.
Good prep makes it easier to go off-script.
You don't need a Disney PhD to plan a great trip.
You just need a travel planner who has one.
Thanks to Chris, including Tokyo Disneyland ended up being one of the highlights of our entire trip to Japan!
Zack
Chris helped us filter through the noise and choose what mattered most for our family. He loves Disney and wants you to have a memorable magical vacation so you can love Disney too!
