Jana T, Georgia
- 9/18/2024
About Me
I am a Florida Girl who has lived in Georgia long enough to claim both states as my own. I miss being close to the ocean but love having seasons! I am Type A Queen of Organization personality. I thrill in all the planning for a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Choosing a resort, planning park days and making advanced dining reservations are part of the joyful anticipation of a magical vacation. Then when Mickey and Minnie greet us as our car passes the “Welcome to Walt Disney World Resort” sign, my alter ego takes over; I “Let it Go!” and enjoy being in the moment. I love the scents, the details in every view, the music, and being immersed in the stories. I am a Rope-Drop-to-close park-goer, but I have also learned to love an easier pace traveling with kids.
About My Family
My husband and I celebrated our 20th anniversary with brunch at Palo onboard the Disney Wonder in Alaska a few summers ago. By profession, he is a filmmaker. By nature, he is a comedian and mischief-maker (any other Loki fans?). He shared his sense of humor with our oldest son, who has a sideways smile that says you may not want to know what he is thinking. While he has a comical view of the world, he is also very serious and wants to become an aeronautical engineer. Our other son is a big personality, big dreamer who sees the world as Cinderella inspires us: "not as it is, but as it should be." He believes in courage, kindness and a little bit of magic.
With teens, our lives seem like constant movement and change. As they have grown, our traditions have evolved. The Barnstormer has been replaced with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind as "the best ride on the planet ever!" Our annual gingerbread productions have moved from four-wall houses to Star Wars masterpieces, including the Millennium Falcon, an AT-AT four-footed walker and an Imperial I-class Star Destroyer. And our love of Legos has decorated our home with Cinderella Castle, several Mickey and Minnie creations and an entire Star Wars galaxy.
With teens, our lives seem like constant movement and change. As they have grown, our traditions have evolved. The Barnstormer has been replaced with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind as "the best ride on the planet ever!" Our annual gingerbread productions have moved from four-wall houses to Star Wars masterpieces, including the Millennium Falcon, an AT-AT four-footed walker and an Imperial I-class Star Destroyer. And our love of Legos has decorated our home with Cinderella Castle, several Mickey and Minnie creations and an entire Star Wars galaxy.
About My Disney Experience
My first family vacation was to Magic Kingdom Park when I was five years old. I am a bit of a thrill seeker, and luckily, I was tall enough to ride Space Mountain. I have been in love with this attraction ever since. I was also fortunate to grow up near Orlando. From marching in the parade with the Girl Scouts, to prom at Disney's Contemporary Resort, to watching my sons light the Christmas tree on Main Street, USA, Walt Disney World Resort is at the center of so many magical memories.
For me, nothing beats walking through the gates of Magic Kingdom Park. When the scents from the Main Street Confectionary meet the sight of Cinderella Castle, it's magic. It's time to step into a world of imagination and wonder. I get to be a kid - with my kids. Although I live in Georgia now, our Disney Vacation Club and Sorcerer Pass keep Disney close. One of our goals each trip is to do something new. We've enjoyed nearly every restaurant inside the Walt Disney World Resort parks and have stayed at many resorts, but there is still a long list of new adventures for our future visits.
We also love Disney Cruise Line and being members of the Castaway Club. A family favorite was seeing Alaska on the Disney Wonder. We have also enjoyed celebrating my in-laws' 50th anniversary aboard the Disney Dream, and my husband and I are still pretending to feel guilty when "apologizing" to our sons for the Disney cruise we took without them.
I'm excited to be a planDisney panelist, sharing my insight and advice to help you make magical memories at Walt Disney World Resort.
For me, nothing beats walking through the gates of Magic Kingdom Park. When the scents from the Main Street Confectionary meet the sight of Cinderella Castle, it's magic. It's time to step into a world of imagination and wonder. I get to be a kid - with my kids. Although I live in Georgia now, our Disney Vacation Club and Sorcerer Pass keep Disney close. One of our goals each trip is to do something new. We've enjoyed nearly every restaurant inside the Walt Disney World Resort parks and have stayed at many resorts, but there is still a long list of new adventures for our future visits.
We also love Disney Cruise Line and being members of the Castaway Club. A family favorite was seeing Alaska on the Disney Wonder. We have also enjoyed celebrating my in-laws' 50th anniversary aboard the Disney Dream, and my husband and I are still pretending to feel guilty when "apologizing" to our sons for the Disney cruise we took without them.
I'm excited to be a planDisney panelist, sharing my insight and advice to help you make magical memories at Walt Disney World Resort.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Sep 17, 2024
Jennifer from FL asked“Hello, was wondering if we already visited mickeys not scary and it rained the through all the shows and parades were canceled. What is the process? We had to leave early cause we were with our toddler and my daughter was also sick. Can we request a rainch”Jana AnsweredWelcome, Foolish Mortal! Jennifer, I am glad to meet you at planDisney, but I wish it weren't because the grim, grinning ghosts wreaked havoc on your evening.Theme park admission, including special...View Related Videos
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- On Sep 15, 2024
Rebecca from IL asked“How can I update a Savi's Workshop reservation? When I click on my reservation it says I can only cancel it. I have a reservation for 3 people and would like to only cancel it for 1 person and keep the reservation for the other 2.”Jana AnsweredBright suns, Rebecca! The Gatherers are pretty secretive, but I have heard they have collected some intriguing scraps for those seeking to craft the weapon of the Jedi. I am so excited about your...View Related Videos
- On Sep 14, 2024
Abigail from NC asked“Can an annual pass holder purchase Mickeys Verry Merry Christmas Party tickets for family members with the annual pass holder discount, if they (the owner of the annual pass) will not be present for event?”Jana AnsweredDeck the halls, Abigail! I am always happy to meet another Annual Passholder here at planDisney, especially when we're talking about snowflakes on Main Street, U.S.A. and gingerbread in the Main... - On Sep 12, 2024
Juan from San Nicolas asked“When I use "My Upcoming Plan" and pre-select shows, parades and even create notes, do those selections affect my experience when I'll use Multipass? E.g. Selecting a MK parade at 2:00pm; at that time will I be able to select an attraction?”Jana AnsweredHola, Juan! I am so happy to welcome you to planDisney. It won't be long before you are walking down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. It's the heartbeat of a holiday!It sounds like you know how to... - On Sep 12, 2024
Rebecca from NC asked“Bounce back offers for December 2025? I’m coming to WDW 9/19-9/22. Want to book our next trip using that offer but I’m not seeing dates provided for Dec 2035”Jana AnsweredWell, hello there, Rebecca! I am so glad to meet you on this side of Hundred Acre Wood. It won't be long before you are bouncing down Main Street, U.S.A. You are not even there yet and already have...