Doug I, Indiana
- 1/24/2023
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 23, 2023
Angela from OH asked“Can I make my reservation and buy park tickets over the phone? If I don’t want to buy magic bands can I get cards with everyone’s ticket on it?”Doug AnsweredAngela,Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!While the new MagicBand+ bands are very popular, you do not have to use one on your trip. Disney can provide cards for each member of your party...View Related Videos
- On Jan 22, 2023
Lena from ON asked“Do you have to pay for parking at Disney world if you’re not a resort guest? ”Doug AnsweredLena,Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!Yes, there is a charge for parking at the theme parks. There are a few options, including standard parking, preferred parking, and areas for...View Related Videos
- On Jan 22, 2023
Abbagail from MS asked“We are introducing pin trading to our five year old on our next trip. Is there somewhere I can look to find pin trading spots in Magic Kingdom and Epcot?”Doug AnsweredAbbagail,Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!As it happens, I have a teenager that is a huge pin trading fan. My Abigail (different spelling, same love for trading pins!) has a favorite...View Related Videos - On Jan 21, 2023
William from KY asked“Can I leave and re-enter the same park the same day I have a ticket and reservation? I have family competing in the Contemporary Convention Center and want to leave to see them, but then return to the park I left.”Doug AnsweredWilliam,Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!Yes, with a valid theme park admission and theme park reservation you can enter a park, leave, and then return later in the day. Cast members...View Related Videos - On Jan 21, 2023
Christine from NY asked“what transportation will i have from Orlando airport to Disney? ”Doug AnsweredChristine,Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!Disney no longer offers transportation from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) to their resort hotels, but you have many options to meet...View Related Videos
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