
Emma C, United Kingdom
- 3/21/2025
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 Mar 21, 2025
David from ON askedcan we bring into Disney World a Wagon cart for our young grand children to have a rest in when needed? 20" wide by 32" longEmma AnsweredHi David and welcome to planDisney.It's not long now until you'll be arriving at the Most Magical Place on Earth. If your house is anything like mine, I can only imagine how high the excitement...View Related Videos - On Mar 21, 2025
Erin from UT askedWe are staying on property. How far in advance do buses start in order to take advantage of early entry? ThanksEmma AnsweredHi Erin and welcome back to planDisney - it's great to see you here again.How exciting that you're planning a Summer trip to Walt Disney World. My family will also be visiting during the Summer are...View Related Videos - On Mar 20, 2025
Chloe from Cleveland askedHi, I’m trying to book bibbidi boppidi boutique and struggling. It lets me chose a date but has no further options for me to book. We have 14 day park tickets linked to our account, so unsure what the issue may be? I’m trying to book from the UK. ThanksEmma AnsweredHi Chloe and welcome to planDisney! It looks as though you're only a few weeks away from your trip to my favourite holiday destination - Walt Disney World! How super exciting! Have you started...View Related Videos - On Mar 20, 2025
Cristina from Chisinau askedHow far in advance can I book the reserved viewing area for the parade and nighttime show? Is it too late for May 16th?Emma AnsweredHi Cristina and bienvenue to planDisney.Disneyland Paris is one of my family's favourite holiday destinations - you are going to have such a brilliant time when you visit!The nighttime shows at...View Related Videos - On Mar 20, 2025
Mandy from FL askedHi! Is there a way to purchase a pass or vip seating for Magic Kingdoms Fantasy Parade this summer?Emma AnsweredHi Mandy and welcome to planDisney. We're happy to have you here and to be able to assist you with the planning of your trip to Walt Disney World this Summer!Believe me when I say that there is...View Related Videos - On Mar 19, 2025
Joanna from ON askedi am planning a trip april 14,15,16 to orlando disney. does the fantasy parade at magic kingdom happen at both noon and at 3. other moms are telling me only 3pm. this affects when i book bibbidy boppity boo appt, i need to know for certain.Emma AnsweredHi Joanna and welcome to planDisney!It looks as though your trip to Walt Disney World is right around the corner - you must be so excited! It's definitely time to start dusting off your favourite...View Related Videos - On Mar 19, 2025
Heather from Staffordshire askedHiya, I'm visiting disney world May 2025, staying at AKL. I'm looking at how easy it is to get from other resorts back to AKL after meals etc. For example how would I get back from Polynesian resort at 9pm-10pm in the evening? Thanks :)Emma AnsweredHi Heather and welcome to planDisney!As one of the current UK panelists, it's always extra special when I'm able to help a fellow Guest from the UK with the planning of a trip to my number 1 holiday...View Related Videos - On Mar 18, 2025
Matthew from North Lincolnshire askedComing from the uk. If I book 3 weeks staying at all star movies, could I get my 14 day park tickets to start at the beginning of the second week of my stay?Emma AnsweredHi Matthew and welcome to planDisney.How exciting that you're planning a 3-week stay at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort next year. My family spent 3-weeks at Walt Disney World last Summer and it was...View Related Videos - On Mar 18, 2025
Lynsey askedI have 14 nights booked with dining plan I understand I can book 10 days at 60 days when can I book the last 4 days Thanks LynseyEmma AnsweredHi Lynsey and welcome to planDisney.How exciting that you'll be visiting Walt Disney World this Summer! Coincidentally, my family will also be visiting at the same time. Have you started excitedly...View Related Videos - On Mar 17, 2025
Irnizah from Singapore askedI have a 3pm reservation for Meal with Disney Princesses at Auberge de Cendrillon. Will I get to see similar amount of characters if I have an earlier slot like at 12pm versus 3pm? Is there a reasons why there are no dinner options to select?Emma AnsweredHi Irnizah and welcome to planDisney!How exciting that you're planning a visit to Disneyland Paris and at the most magical time of the year - Christmastime! There's just something so special about...View Related Videos - On Mar 17, 2025
Nick from Staffordshire askedHi we are coming in May and want to book tickets with my son’s military discount and my daughters fiancé with his Blue light card, when we go on it’s in US dollars when we go to payEmma AnsweredHi Nick and bienvenue to planDisney.How exciting that you're planning to visit Disneyland Paris this May and let me start off by saying that you have picked a great time to visit as you'll be able to...View Related Videos - On Mar 17, 2025
Rory from Devon askedWe are staying at The Art of Animation Resort for 3 weeks (travelling from the UK). Currently we have a quick service meal plan that includes 1 meal per person, per day. For additional meals/snacks is it possible to charge this to our room during our stay?Emma AnsweredHi Rory and welcome to planDisney!It looks as though your visit to Walt Disney World is only a few weeks away now - how exciting! Have you started getting your suitcases down from the loft yet?3...View Related Videos - On Mar 17, 2025
Janet asked“Hi, we are travelling from the UK and have a 14 day ticket, does this include the Water Parks? Do I need to do anything to book a Water Park or can I just turn up with my tickets? Thanks 😊”Emma AnsweredHi Janet and welcome to planDisney!I am such a big fan of our UK and Ireland Exclusive 14-Day Disney Magic Tickets! Not only do they offer brilliant value for money when visiting Walt Disney World...View Related Videos - On Mar 17, 2025
Erika from Dublin askedI had 14 day tickets last year only used half id say. Was there something I could have done to use the remaining days on my trip this year?Emma AnsweredHi Erika and welcome to planDisney!Our UK and Ireland Exclusive Disney Magic Tickets really do offer such amazing value for money when visiting Walt Disney World - even more so than usual now that...View Related Videos - On Mar 17, 2025
Natashja from - askedWe are not staying in a Disney resort and will be over from 19 December for 2 weeks. I am in the UK will I be able to get a premier LL for 19 December or is this likely to have sold out. From reading I take it that I can only book this once I land in te USEmma AnsweredHi Natashja and welcome to planDisney.How exciting that you'll be spending both Christmas and New Year at Walt Disney World! My family have celebrated Christmas and New Year at Walt Disney World a...View Related Videos