Doug I, Indiana
- 1/16/2022
About Me
My family and I live in Carmel, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis. While originally from Columbus, Indiana, I grew up all over the world, including Brussels, Madrid, and Mexico City. My parents showed me the world, and helped me fall in love with travel. When I am not busy in my day job, working in educational technology marketing and brand management, I enjoy traveling with my family discovering other cultures and exploring the natural world around us.
About My Family
My name is Doug I. and my wife and I have two energetic teen girls who share my love of Disney. We live in Carmel, Indiana, and my wife and I both work in educational technology. Our girls share our love of travel, and they have recently fallen in love with discovering other cultures on Adventures by Disney trips. But there is no question that their favorite vacation destination is still Walt Disney World! They help me gain a perspective on what teens like about the parks, including their list of restaurant, show, and attraction preferences. They are not shy with their opinions!
About My Disney Experience
I have been visiting Walt Disney World regularly since it opened when I was just 5, stopping there every time our family came home to the States during summer break. I have visited more times than I can count, including the trip where I proposed to my wife. For us it is not just about the parks, but the perks too. We love having new restaurants to try, and love trying out all the resorts as well. Now, as we start to explore what teen daughters enjoy at Walt Disney World, we can both gravitate to those rides that bring us nostalgic memories from past trips, and discover all-new adventures together as well!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Jan 15, 2022
Kailash from TX asked“Do you have FastPass?”Doug AnsweredKailash,Thanks for your sending your question to planDisney! The FastPass program has ended at Walt Disney World. Disney now uses the Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane programs to offer a... - On Jan 14, 2022
Janet from IL asked“Do we get in early if we are staying at fort wilderness?”Doug AnsweredJanet,Thanks for your question to planDisney!I am guessing that you are referring to the Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Hotel Guests? This fantastic benefit for staying at a Disney resort...View Related Videos
- On Jan 14, 2022
Arwind from IL asked“Hi, planning our first Disney trip (wife +2 boys(9&11) We would like to visit all the parks and wanted to know if there is an efficient way to do that over a 5 day trip + any pointers/recommendations. We are planning on Staying at the Disney Dolphin.”Doug AnsweredArwind,Thanks for your question to planDisney!You can certainly visit all four parks in your planned trip, and I recommend you do just that, as they all merit a visit! Here are some suggestions... - On Jan 13, 2022
Bart from FL asked“I recently was at Disney World and stayed at All Star Music. My plan included a Magic Ban that allowed entrace to one Park per day for 4 days. I was only able to use it for two days. I am wondering if my Ban still will allow me to enter a Park 2 more days.”Doug AnsweredBart,Thanks for your question to planDisney!When you purchase theme park tickets at Walt Disney World you pick a starting date for those tickets. From the point of that first park day, you have a...View Related Videos - On Jan 13, 2022
Elizabeth from FL asked“Can you mail me maps for the parks that we will be visiting Animal kingdom, Epcot, magic kingdom and Hollywood”Doug AnsweredElizabeth,Disney doesn't send out planning DVDs or printed maps these days. But they do have a great interactive park map that will let you explore the parks, the resorts, and everything else in the...View Related Videos
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