Catherine T, Virginia
- 3/23/2026
About Me
Welcome fellow incurable adventurers! I’m Catherine, a lifelong Disney enthusiast living in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. As a public defender, I spend my days in the courtroom going head to head with prosecutors much like the infamous J. Thaddeus Toad, Esquire. In my free time, I aspire to Mr. Toad’s more whimsical side, taking my family on wild rides to Disney destinations near and far! I especially love sailing with Disney Cruise Line because it provides the perfect combination of pixie dust with opportunities to explore ports of call around the world.
About My Family
My husband and I have been married since 2016 and have one son. I knew that I was a true Disney mom when our then 4-year-old son immediately recognized “One Little Spark” as the song from the Journey Into Imagination with Figment ride at EPCOT during a round of Disney Tunes Trivia aboard the Disney Fantasy. When he then began asking which “deck” we were going to any time he rode an elevator after that trip, I knew we would be frequent cruisers. He may be a few years older now, but his love for Disney vacations continues to extend to both land and sea, where his favorite activities include riding the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and playing miniature golf on Goofy's Sports Deck.
About My Disney Experience
Disney vacations have been my favorite escapes from reality since I first visited the Walt Disney World Resort at 6-years-old in 1995. My parents and I stayed at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter, where I bravely conquered the pool’s giant sea serpent tongue slide. Even though I only had the opportunity to visit the parks a few times growing up, I knew that there was something incredibly special about staying inside the “Disney bubble.” Years later, my husband and I spent our honeymoon at that very same resort and began the first of our many Disney travels together. After our first sailing aboard the Disney Magic in January 2017, I became hooked on Disney Cruise Line and have been sailing away as much as possible since then. I’m now living my Disney childhood dreams as a Platinum Castaway Club member, Disney Vacation Club member, and Walt Disney World Annual Passholder.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Mar 16, 2026
Susan from CA asked“I want to plan and save for a cruise in 2028. Im a grandmother with 2 incredible grandsons - will need at least 3 rooms leaving from California. 6 days minimum.”Catherine AnsweredAhoy, Susan! Welcome to planDisney, where we aim to answer all of your questions about planning your perfect family vacation to where magic meets the sea.Disney Cruise Line typically releases their...View Related Videos
- On Mar 13, 2026
Eric asked“Are there any Disney cruises leaving out of Galveston, Texas in June or July 2026?”Catherine AnsweredAhoy, Eric! Welcome to planDisney, where we aim to answer all of your Disney Cruise Line questions about sailing where magic meets the sea.Disney Cruise Line uses a number of different departure... - On Mar 13, 2026
Barbara from CA asked“How do I get from Canada Place Cruise Terminal in the Port of Vancouver.to the airport?”Catherine AnsweredAhoy, Barbara! Welcome back to planDisney and thanks for bringing us another Disney Cruise Line question. I see that my friend Dustin already gave you some advice on the timing of your flight on... - On Mar 12, 2026
Courtney from FL asked“We have a stay booked at the Riviera this May with our friends. I saw the 2026 bounce back offers included <25% discount on a disney cruise. Would both couples be eligible for the discount on a future cruise or would only the primary guest be eligible?”Catherine AnsweredAhoy, Courtney! Welcome to planDisney and thanks for bringing us your question. I love Disney vacations both on land and at sea, so I’m happy to get you some additional details on this special... - On Mar 11, 2026
Scott from OH asked“We are sailing to Alaska-arriving in Vanc. 5/24,sailing 5/25-6/1.If we have travel issues 5/24,is there an emergency # we can use to call Disney (other than the usual Disney 800# which could have a 2-hour wait time)? We reserved our flights through Disney.”Catherine AnsweredAhoy, Scott! Welcome back to planDisney and thanks for your Disney Cruise Line question.If you booked your flights through the Disney Cruise Line Air Program, then you should get information directly...