
Emma C, United Kingdom
- 7/1/2025
About Me
I live in a small town in England, not far away from the beautiful Lake District, and work as a Client Manager at an accountancy firm. I first visited the Walt Disney World Resort as a young adult, back in 2000, after having always wanted to visit as a child and let's just say the rest is history! Almost 20 trips later, I still love nothing more than to be researching and planning for our next trip, which is never far away.
I am so excited to be a part of planDisney and to be able to help people to plan their magical holidays to the Walt Disney World Resort - it really is a dream come true!
About My Family
My husband Phil & I have been together for almost 20 years and are parents to two amazing children - our 21-year old son and 8-year old daughter who have both grown up, from a very young age, having been on regular holidays to the Walt Disney World Resort. Phil and I both work and have a fairly hectic day-to-day life so, we really do treasure being able to spend quality time together, as a family, at the most magical place on earth.
Being international visitors, we tend to visit the Walt Disney World Resort for at least two weeks at a time and generally book our trips a year in advance. We plan our visits in great detail in order to get the most out of every moment, ensuring that all of our Advance Dining Reservations and Lightning Lane selections are made at the earliest possible opportunity. When at the Theme Parks, I love to watch the shows, parades and fireworks whilst the rest of my family like to enjoy all of the thrill rides, again and again!
About My Disney Experience
I first visited the Walt Disney World Resort at the age of 20 after spending many hours as a child wishing that one day I would be able to see all of the magic firsthand. Needless to say, after that initial trip I was hooked and once I became a mum, I couldn't wait to book our first family holiday to the most magical place on earth. Since then, we have racked up almost another 20 trips.
Over the years, I have visited with both immediate and extended family as well as groups of friends. I have experience of travelling with children ageing from just 2-years old all the way up to young adults. Past trips have included stays at value, moderate and deluxe Walt Disney World Resort hotels, dining at many of the on-site restaurants and using the Disney Dining Plan. I have also experienced a whole host of special events held at the Theme Parks - Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is my absolute favourite!
In addition to our many trips to the Walt Disney World Resort, my family and I have set sail on four Disney Cruise Line voyages as well as having visited Disneyland Paris countless times.
For me, planning our upcoming trips is almost as much fun as the holidays themselves. I cannot wait to share my knowledge and help you to create your very own holiday of a lifetime!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Jul 1, 2025
Jayne from North East askedWe’re planning a trip next year to Disneyland Paris and one of the children will turn 3 while we’re there. He will be two on the day we arrive at the hotel, but his third birthday is the first day we’ll be in the Disney park. Will he need a ticket?Emma AnsweredHi Jayne and bienvenue to planDisney.First of all, let me just say, I cannot think of a more magical place to celebrate a birthday than Disneyland Paris! My family actually celebrated a couple of my...View Related Videos - On Jun 30, 2025
David from CA askedI would like to book 2 nights hotel, and 1 day in the parks at Disneyland Paris. I am in the US. Is there an online or chat way to make this reservation, without calling?Emma AnsweredBonjour David and welcome to planDisney!How exciting that you're planning a trip to Disneyland Paris! As I am based in the UK, my family are frequent visitors and I have to say that, in my opinion,...View Related Videos - On Jun 29, 2025
Alison from West Yorkshire askedHow do I reserve my park days when I don't get my tickets until we check in? I've booked hotel plus tickets via Disney.Emma AnsweredHi Alison and bienvenue to Disneyland Paris!It looks as though it's only a couple of weeks before you're due to arrive - how exciting! I also see that you'll be there while the Disney Music Festival...View Related Videos - On Jun 29, 2025
Carolyn from North Somerset askedHow can I book a character breakfast for 17 ? Emma AnsweredHi Carolyn and welcome to planDisney!How wonderful that you're planning to visit Walt Disney World as part of a large group, in a few weeks time. My family have travelled as part of a larger,...View Related Videos - On Jun 29, 2025
Amy from GB askedI have free quick service dining. E i upgrade and howEmma AnsweredHi Amy and welcome to planDisney.As one of the current UK panellists, it will be my absolute pleasure to assist you with your question about your upcoming visit to my favourite holiday destination -... - On Jun 28, 2025
Tracey askedHi how much would it be for a Disney character preferably Mickey Mouse for my son's boyfriend to propose to my daughter please Emma AnsweredHi Tracey and welcome to planDisney!As our friend, Mickey Mouse, would say, "Oh Boy!" I cannot think of a more exciting place for a proposal than Walt Disney World and if Mickey Mouse happened to be...View Related Videos - On Jun 26, 2025
Aaron from Midlothian askedHi. We’ve the Disney Dining Plan for our forthcoming stay in August. I know a drink with each meal is included; my question is regarding any second drink ordered. Which one will be marked against dining plan and which would be charged for? ThanksEmma AnsweredHi Aaron and welcome to planDisney.Your August trip to Walt Disney World will be here before you know it! It looks as though you'll be arriving just a couple of days before me and my family so I can... - On Jun 26, 2025
Alison from Nottinghamshire askedI’ve a holiday booked from the Uk for 2026. We stay on property from the 9thMay for 7 nights but we are in Florida from the 2nd May Our 14 night Disney ticket doesn’t start till the 9th could this be changed to start on the 2nd May ?ThanksEmma AnsweredHi Alison and welcome back to planDisney.How exciting that you're planning a visit to Walt Disney World in 2026. You must be super excited to be returning to the "Most Magical Place On Earth!" Let...View Related Videos - On Jun 26, 2025
Tim askedHi, we have 14 day tickets booked with a stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, arriving 6th Aug. If we were to go into the parks in the evening of the 6th, could we still enter the parks on the morning of the 20th? Thanks.Emma AnsweredHi Tim and welcome back to planDisney!There is nothing I love more than talking all things Walt Disney World, even more so when it means that I'm helping a fellow Brit. With that in mind, let's get...View Related Videos - On Jun 26, 2025
Hayley askedQuick question about the UK 14 day ticket and mini golf - is it one free game per day or one free game over your stay?Emma AnsweredHi Hayley and welcome to planDisney!It looks as though you're currently in the planning stages of a visit to Walt Disney World later this year - how exciting. If you ask me, it's never too early to...View Related Videos - On Jun 25, 2025
Emily askedHi :) can I use my dining plan credits at Steakhouse 71 to go? ThanksEmma AnsweredHi Emily and welcome to planDisney.Thanks for stopping by today with your great question about one of my favourite subjects - Disney Dining! There are so many amazing restaurants to choose from when... - On Jun 25, 2025
Leigh mark askedHi, Looking to book Drawn to life for mid January 2026, but tickets only run to December 2025. There's been no update since the start of this year. Will it run in 2026? And if so when will the tickets go on sale? ThanksEmma AnsweredHi Leigh Mark and welcome to planDisney!Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney, located in West Side at Disney Springs, looks absolutely amazing! Despite having seen other Cirque du...View Related Videos - On Jun 23, 2025
Elliot from Hertfordshire askedHi, i have booked a 14 day magic pass. I would like to book typhoon lagoon umbrella's for the day we are planning to visit. How do i do this prior to leaving the uk. Many thanksEmma AnsweredHi Elliot and welcome to planDisney!It's not long now until you'll be "walking right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A". It's almost time to get the suitcases down from the loft and start packing...View Related Videos - On Jun 22, 2025
Iolanda from Suffolk askedCan I upgrade the disney dining plan at a later date if we have the free plan 1 quick service at pop centuaryEmma AnsweredHi lolanda and welcome to planDisney!Don't you just love the amazing Free Dining & Drinks Deal available here in the UK? This promotion really does offers brilliant value for money and my family...View Related Videos - On Jun 22, 2025
Victoria from East Yorkshire askedHi! I am visiting WDW from the UK with my family in Augsut 2026 and planning on coming to MNSSHP. We will be staying at Port Orleans Riverside- would I still get priority access to booking tickets for the party with us staying on-site?Emma AnsweredHi Victoria and welcome back to planDisney!My family usually travel from here in the UK to Walt Disney World during our school summer holidays, in August. Although the weather can be extremely hot,...View Related Videos