Ashley M, Massachusetts
- 9/28/2022
About Me
Hi Everyone! I'm Ashley, a mom to three amazing little Disney-lovers, and wife to an incredible guy who will stop at nothing to make me laugh. We live in the mountains of Massachusetts, which is a far cry from the palm trees of the Walt Disney World Resort! My kids are the heartbeat of my life, and most of my free time is spent with them, though I also work with preschoolers as an early literacy specialist. Right now, life is pretty busy, but remembering that "there's a great big, beautiful tomorrow" (hopefully with a Disney trip on the horizon!) helps me to slow down and take in the beauty of each day.
About My Family
As a child I lived for our family vacations to the Walt Disney World Resort. My diaries were filled with countdowns and ideas, and even as the "baby" of the family, I quickly became the planner! Over the years a lot has changed, but the excitement when planning a new Disney trip never waivers. My husband and I actually began our "happily ever after" right on Disney property at Sea Breeze Point at Disney's Boardwalk Resort. We now have three spectacular children: a tall and beautiful "almost" teenager, a spunky and incredible little princess and a small but mighty little prince. We love the Walt Disney World Resort because it allows our entire family (grandparents, too!) to enjoy our time together.
About My Disney Experience
The Walt Disney World Resort has literally been a part of every stage of my life. Our first family vacation to the resort was in 1989 when I was three years old. Since then we have made countless memories and traditions in the dozens of trips we've taken since. As a teen, my best friend and I begged to go again and again, and 20 years later can still fall into a fit of giggles when reminiscing about running through the rain, sampling our first churro, or meeting new friends in Epcot. Now, as a mother, watching my children's faces glow in the light of fireworks has become my new favorite memory. As a family, we are never happier than when we are together at the resort, and we love continuing traditions like being first in line on Peter Pan's Flight and eating Mickey waffles at Magic Kingdom. Hopefully having experiences as a child, young adult, bride and mother can help me help you make the most out of your Walt Disney World Resort vacation at any stage of life!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Sep 27, 2022
Mark from NY asked“I want to budget our trip and also want to ensure we aren't waiting on lines most of our time at the parks. How do I find out pricing and availability for the Genie Plus and/or lightening lane passes?”Ashley AnsweredHi Mark! Thanks for bringing your question to planDisney!Your trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth will be here before you know it! I bet you and your traveling party are getting SO excited to... - On Sep 27, 2022
Taylor from WA asked“I have purchased 11 Tickets and am wanted to reassign them to the families that are coming on the trip. BUT when I do this will it delete the park reservations I made for those days? I want each family to be able to have access in case we arrive separate!”Ashley AnsweredHi Taylor! Welcome to planDisney!It sounds like you have a practically perfect Walt Disney World Resort vacation just around the river bend! Last summer, my family traveled as a group of 10 and we... - On Sep 27, 2022
Jana from NY asked“Coming for daughter's 18 BDay. Last time she was 13 and thought she was too old for characters so now she wants to do lots of character dining. Is it possible to do more than a few character meals or will we have no chance of grabbing that many?”Ashley AnsweredHi Jana! Welcome to planDisney!The early bird gets the worm, and in your case, planning early just might get you every Theme Park Ticket, reservation from the Enchanting Extras Collection, and... - On Sep 26, 2022
Reginald from FL asked“If we stay in a Disney Resort, do we get perks on getting to the park early (and late), and have less wait in lines and be able to serve rides at Hollywood Studios and Epcot? Plan to stay from 12/23-12/26”Ashley AnsweredHi Reginald! Thanks for bringing your question to planDisney!Ready to set your holiday plans in stone? A Walt Disney World Resort vacation sounds like a practically perfect way to celebrate. Not...View Related Videos
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- On Sep 26, 2022
Heather from NC asked“Hi, we are staying at a deluxe resort and have also added park hopper passes. I noticed the park hopper hours are from 2-9 during our stay but EPCOT has extended hours from 9 to 11 one night and Magic Kingdom has extended hours until 1 a.m. one night.”Ashley AnsweredHi Heather! Welcome to planDisney!Just a few more days until you and your family will be walking right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A.! Hopefully, the storms will have moved out by then and it...View Related VideosTips For Selecting Your Next Disney Resort | planDisney Podcast - Episode 5
