Anna S, New Jersey
- 12/30/2018
About Me
Born in South Philadelphia longer ago than I care to admit, I moved to South Jersey when I was 12. Still a Philly girl at heart, I know the meaning of “Whiz Witout,” what a “Mummer” is, and where to get a good cannoli. I am a law student and former teacher, and I write in my free time. A total domestic goddess, I have a take-out menu collection the size of a phone book and I am a magician at hiding clutter when company comes!
About My Family
My husband and I have been together for 30+ years! We have three daughters and one son-in-law, and we are excited to be expecting our first grandbaby! Jim is a U.S. Navy veteran, retired senior IT professional with a well-known computer software company, as well as a low vision survivor. He is in his final year of law school, and is an inspiration to my oldest daughter and I, as we follow in his law school footsteps. My middle daughter works as a teacher at a drama school, and my youngest is a budding young anime artist. We love to travel and have been to nearly every state in the United States, 8 European countries and the Caribbean.
About My Disney Experience
My husband and I honeymooned at Disney World and have been hooked ever since. Living in Orlando for several years, we visited the theme parks at least three times weekly. We now call four different DVC resorts home. As my family’s Disney expert, I have planned vacations for celebrations of every kind and for family members requiring special assistance, like my low vision survivor husband and wheelchair-bound father. After losing 150 pounds through gastric bypass surgery, I now assist family and friends dining with special dietary needs. We have a family with a big military history, and I've really enjoyed planning special reunion celebrations for the families who have been separated by military commitment.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Dec 27, 2018
Sherry from IL asked“When booking for two families, can we book one with DVC points and one with cash?”Anna AnsweredHiya, Sherry! A definite highlight of being a Disney Vacation Club member is the flexibility. You aren't tied into specific times of the year to travel, you can try out a variety of sizes of... - On Dec 26, 2018
Courtney from PA asked“Hi! Our family will be traveling to Hawaii in March. We have rented a house, but would like to visit Aulani one day. What does it cost to park there if you are not a guest? TIA!!”Anna AnsweredAloha, Courtney! Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa,is spectacularly beautiful. The beach is amazing, and the amenities at the resort even for guests just visiting for the day are pretty incredible. ... - On Dec 25, 2018
Nicholas from PA asked“Just found out that I’m expecting & plan on announcing at Disney since we’re traveling with both sets of parents. 1 set doesn’t arrive until day 3-what mocktails are available to fool the other parents in the meantime, esp @ Hoop Dee Do?”Anna AnsweredSo exciting! Congratulations on the baby news! My daughter is making her pregnancy announcement tomorrow, and I only wish we had been able to do it at Walt Disney World. Best wishes for a happy,... - On Dec 24, 2018
Karen from ON asked“We will need to get a DAS pass for our grandson. There is 13 in our group mom, sister, grandparents, aunts and uncles. It would be awful to separate. When I spoke to the phone operator at Disney they said they wont separate us on rides. Is this true?”Anna AnsweredHey there, Karen! I just love it when the whole family can be together for a great, big, beautiful trip to Walt Disney World. We've always made so many magical memories when our extended family has...View Related Videos
- On Dec 23, 2018
Amy from NJ asked“Does anyone have experience with Dance the World with World Class Vacations? I wanted to see if you could give me an idea of your rehearsal and performing times? They won't have that information ready for us before we have to choose our dining.”Anna AnsweredHey there, Amy! I know how important it is for a lot of families when planning a Walt Disney World vacation to make sure you get to enjoy the dining experiences you are looking forward to. I hope...
