Eean K, Pennsylvania
- 12/31/2022
About Me
I’m a former elementary school teacher, turned stay-at-home mom of three busy teenage boys, living in the Steel City of Pittsburgh, where everyone bleeds black and yellow! Although I vacationed in Orlando a couple of times as a child, the trip that turned me into a Walt Disney World fan was in 1999 when my husband and I honeymooned at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort. Planning a trip sure was different back then- no MagicBands, Advanced Dining Reservations, or Genie+ selections to make! After that, we were hooked, and now we both love planning Disney trips for ourselves, family members, or friends. Our motto is “Work hard, play harder.” We take our vacations seriously, often planning over a year in advance, and our favorite time to travel is during the holidays. Now that our children are getting older, having opportunities to connect and create lasting memories is a priority.
About My Family
Even though I originally hail from New Orleans, my husband grew up on a Pennsylvania dairy farm, which explains why we enjoy ice cream so much! I like to joke that I married into a Disney family, since all our holiday dinner conversations with my in-laws include, “What Walt Disney World Resort we should stay in next?” or “What is the best restaurant in EPCOT?” When I’m not shuttling my kids to piano, golf, or theater practice, I love planning elaborate meals and researching recipes- and my boys love to eat; in fact, our Disney vacations always revolve around eating!
About My Disney Experience
My first trip to Walt Disney World was in 1980 with my parents and grandparents; it's hard to imagine a time before EPCOT existed! I still remember how excited my dad was to ride Pirates of the Caribbean and watch The Hall of Presidents show at Magic Kingdom Park, and those are two of my favorite attractions today. My husband and I have vacationed at Walt Disney World Resort since our honeymoon, and now our kids are teens (and one is in college at Clemson), so they have grown up in the Disney Parks. We became Disney Vacation Club Members several years ago, and our favorite thing to hear when we arrive is, "Welcome Home!"
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Dec 29, 2022
Susan from VA asked“Does Bay Lake Towers have pod type coffee makers? Do we need to take dish washing supplies?”Eean AnsweredHappy New Year, Susan! Thanks for sending in your question to planDisney. It is an honor to help you today!It sounds like you are planning the ultimate trip to ring in 2023. We have stayed at Bay...View Related Videos
- On Dec 28, 2022
Gail from IL asked“I purchased two tickets per my children to go to Disney World and I will not be attending. How do they get the ticket transferred to them”Eean AnsweredHi there, Gail! Thanks so much for taking the time to contact planDisney! I would be happy to help!I have been in a similar situation, and luckily it should be an easy solution! As long as the...View Related Videos
- On Dec 27, 2022
Michael from OH asked“Hello! My partner and I were just at Magic Kingdom yesterday, 12/26. We found something at a shop we wanted to buy and have shipped home, but when we came back to the shop, it was closed. Can we still buy it? It was at Bonjour gift shop by Gaston’s Tavern.”Eean AnsweredBonjour, Michael! It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we welcome you to planDisney. Thank you for putting our service to the test!The New Fantasyland expansion opened in 2012 and is...View Related Videos
- On Dec 27, 2022
Wen from NJ asked“Will I still be able to go to a specific restaurant by putting my name in on a wait list at the restaurant?”Eean AnsweredThanks for dropping by planDisney, Wen! It sounds like you're ready to ring in 2023 at the Most Magical Place on Earth!I recently went on a trip with my fellow panelist, Alyssa, who enjoys...View Related Videos - On Dec 26, 2022
Jessica from TX asked“I am wanting to do a run Disney event. Do I need to complete my run in that day or can I complete it I’ve the course of a week or on another day?”Eean AnsweredHowdy, Jessica! Welcome back to planDisney. Gawrsh... we're so glad to be able to assist you again! There are so many reasons why I love participating in runDisney events. The main one is the sense...View Related Videos