
Cindy A, Louisiana
- 12/26/2023
About Me
About My Family
About My Disney Experience
It all started in 1981, when both Walt Disney World and I turned 10! Yep, that’s right great things happened in 1971. I remember running from a rainstorm to realize we had inadvertently stepped into The Haunted Mansion line. One ride changed everything. I was enamored with special effects and the wonder of “How’d they do that?" The pristine streets, detail and fantasy captured my imagination, and I was enthralled. But seeing my childhood love, Donald Duck, pass on float sealed the deal.
While I didn’t visit the park till adulthood many years later, my love for Disney movies, specials and merchandise only grew with age. I obviously never outgrew my Disney phase. Then I met my creative, talented, animated loving artist soulmate and we connected on everything Disney. Trips became so frequent that becoming Annual Passholders just made sense. Oddly enough, my husband and I took up running in our 40’s and discovered runDisney. We have completed every race offered at Walt Disney World Resort, including the Dopey Challenge, which encompasses a 5k, 10K, half marathon and full marathon in 4 consecutive days, totaling 48.6 Magical Miles.
Our latest Disney adventure has been becoming Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members with a home property of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. We had the pleasure of visiting Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, in Oahu, Hawaii, and fell in love with the detail and respect of the local Hawaiian culture.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Dec 26, 2023
David from PA askedHi, wanted to confirm what time buses will start picking up at Disney Wilderness Lodge Friday February 23, 2024 for the 5K at Epcot?Cindy AnsweredHi David! Welcome to planDisney.Break out the tutus and tiaras! Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend is sure to bring extra pixie dust to all participants. I suggest you schedule plenty of time to...View Related Videos - On Dec 25, 2023
Brad from IL askedMy wife and I are staying with friends who are DVC members in their DVC-booked room. We both have MagicBands and historically use them to charge purchases from park and hotel. Can we still use magicband to pay while staying in the room with our friends?Cindy AnsweredHi Brad! Welcome to planDisney.Welcome home with your pals at Walt Disney World Resort. I often have my friends and family stay with me on my Disney Vacation Club stays. They, like you, enjoy the...View Related Videos - On Dec 24, 2023
Michelle from NC askedCan I ride my e-bike in Fort Wilderness if I don’t use the motor? Or do I have to buy new bikes now?Cindy AnsweredHowdy Michelle! Welcome to planDisney.Get ready for your wilderness escape right in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds features over 750... - On Dec 23, 2023
Jenny lee from IL askedRunning Dopey this year and planning on buying the Memory Maker Photopass for the race photos. I don't plan on going to the parks. Where else will I be able to take pics with Photopass photographers that will be included with my memory maker?Cindy AnsweredHi Jenny Lee! Welcome to planDisney.Get ready to get "Dopey!" Every mile is truly magic at any runDisney event. But for me, nothing compared to completing the 4-Day Dopey Challenge. Remember to pack...View Related Videos - On Dec 23, 2023
Susan from MA askedShould we call ahead to the hotel to let them know that a delivery will come prior to us checking in?Cindy AnsweredHi Susan! Welcome to planDisney.Oh Boy! As a guest of a Disney Resorts Collection hotel, you never have to leave the magic after a busy day in the theme parks. Did you know that your resort and... - On Dec 19, 2023
Chris from TX askedWhy does Magic Kingdom close at 6pm 12-21-23?Cindy AnsweredHi Chris! Welcome to planDisney.In a couple of days, you will be immersed in holiday magic at Walt Disney World Resort. Save some time to visit the gingerbread displays featured at select Disney...View Related Videos - On Dec 19, 2023
Jeremy from FL askedWe have a reservation for magic kingdom on Christmas day. If we leave around 10am and come back to Magic kingdom before the park hopping option starts at 2pm, will we be allowed to enter since our initial reservation is with this park?Cindy AnsweredHi Jeremy! Welcome back to planDisney.Christmas will be very merry for your family this year at Walt Disney World Resort. Save some time to explore the Disney Resorts Collection hotels featuring...View Related Videos - On Dec 18, 2023
Michelle from WI askedIs there anyway to get a refund on a ticket I purchased? My son and his girlfriend broke up and now I have a ticket for her that she will never use. It is a one day park hopper on 12/28. Or is my only option to change the name on the ticketCindy AnsweredHi Michelle! Welcome to planDisney.Gawrsh! A holiday breakup is not magical. But there is no better place to heal a wounded heart than Walt Disney World Resort. I bet a few meet-and-greets with...View Related Videos - On Dec 17, 2023
Jet from NJ askedHi will there be Catholic Mass for Christmass Eve on the resort this yearCindy AnsweredHi Jet! Welcome to planDisney.It is going to be a very Merry Christmas for you and your family at Walt Disney World Resort. Create a family journey around the Disney Resorts Collection hotels that...View Related Videos - On Dec 17, 2023
Lisa from IN askedOur WDW trip starts 12/27/23. One person was hospitalized recently & may not be able to go. What is the timeframe, before &/or after our trip, that her ticket can be used as credit to purchase a future ticket & possibly be reassigned?Cindy AnsweredHi Lisa! Welcome to planDisney.Oh Boy! The countdown is on to your magical vacation at Walt Disney World Resort. I am so very sorry to read someone in your travel party is feeling under the weather....View Related Videos - On Dec 10, 2023
Kim from MN askedCan we mail our luggage from the hotelCindy AnsweredHi Kim! Welcome to planDisney.Oh Boy! It is going to be a Very Merry Christmas for you and your family at Walt Disney World Resort. Save time to visit the gingerbread displays at some of the Disney...View Related Videos - On Dec 10, 2023
Daniel askedWhy does disney experience app says there will be no fireworks on December 27 2023?Cindy AnsweredHi Daniel! Welcome to planDisney.Oh Boy! Get ready for a festive and busy time at Walt Disney World Resort. The week between Christmas and New Year is historically very busy. I recommend you get an...View Related Videos - On Dec 10, 2023
Thais from FL askedHow to unlink a magic band+?Cindy AnsweredHi Thais! Welcome to planDisney.Walt Disney World Resort is currently a "winter" wonderland. I hope you can make a road trip to the House of the Mouse to check out all of the holiday offerings. At...View Related Videos - On Dec 10, 2023
Sally from FL askedCan you get a ticket for Epcot and stay for the Magic Kingdom fireworks if the Mickey Merry Christmas parade is sold out?Cindy AnsweredHi Sally! Welcome to planDisney.This week you arrive for a most festive visit to Walt Disney World Resort. I hope you go early enough to stop by Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The lobby...View Related Videos - On Dec 9, 2023
We asked our panelists…Does the reservation to Disney World offer the Holiday Parade during the day? Or is it only limited to Mickey's Christmas Party at those specific nights? Cindy AnsweredHi Guest! Welcome to planDisney.How excited are you to be arriving at The World's Most Magical Place on Earth in a couple of short days? The tinsel and Mickey-shaped wreaths are hung with care at the...View Related Videos - On Dec 9, 2023
Constance from WV askedIf the park hours say 8-6 , but there are ticket from 4-10 for that day sold out . When do I have to leave the parkCindy AnsweredHi Constance! Welcome to planDisney.The countdown is on to your festive visit at Walt Disney World Resort. Over at Magic Kingdom Park, experience the pun-filled cruise aboard the holiday-themed...View Related Videos - On Dec 6, 2023
Dona from WI askedNow that Disney’s bus is cancelled, how do we get from and back to the airport?Cindy AnsweredHi Dona! Welcome to planDisney.The spring will bring you back to the magic at Walt Disney World Resort. I love a March visit to the house of the mouse. Temperatures tend to be milder, but I recommend...View Related VideosA Guide To Selecting Your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel With Little Ones
- On Dec 5, 2023
Shakti from ON askedHello, I am planning to visit the Magic Kingdom on Dec12th. I would like to know if there will be a Happily Ever After Show on that day. I saw there is a ticketed fireworks show at 10pm but isn't there any free fireworks show for day pass holders?Cindy AnsweredHi Shakti! Welcome to planDisney.Oh Boy! Your magical vacation at Walt Disney World Resort is only a few days away. The theme parks, Disney Resorts Collection hotels, and Disney Springs are all...View Related Videos - On Dec 4, 2023
Joseph from FL askedGood Afternoon. My niece and her husband are visiting us and we will be going to Disney in 2 separate vehicles. Since my wife & I are annual pass holders can I ride in one vehicle and my wife in our nieces vehicle and get free parking for both cars.Cindy AnsweredHi Joseph! Welcome to planDisney.Oh Boy! The whole family is headed to Walt Disney World Resort in just a few days. Create a family scavenger hunt looking for the golden Disney Fab 50 Character...View Related Videos - On Dec 4, 2023
Debra from MA askedCan you use a disney gift card to pay for parking at the parks?Cindy AnsweredHi Debra! Welcome to planDisney.The countdown is on to your magical arrival at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Gift Cards are my favorite holiday gift. This is because you can pay for nearly...View Related Videos