Jana T, Georgia
- 7/21/2025
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 Jul 19, 2025
Julie from West Yorkshire asked“Hello please can you tell me if you get the free refillible mugs on the quick service meal plan? We got told by Tui that we would and when we got to the resort we got told no as we are on the quick service plan. So we had to buy our mugs. Many thanks Julie”Jana AnsweredHello, Julie! I am thrilled to welcome you to planDisney. After all the planning and travel, I am sure it feels amazing to step into the middle of the magic and let the holiday begin!I'm sorry you're...View Related Videos
- On Jul 19, 2025
Elisabeth from norway asked“Hi. Are soft coolers allowed to bring into the parks?”Jana AnsweredAfter all the planning, Elisabeth, it looks like your trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth is here! For the first time in what probably seems like forever, you get to go from planning a vacation... - On Jul 19, 2025
Cristina from Valladolid asked“Hello. I am planning on visiting 4 parks in 3 days. My plan was to visit Hollywood Studios on day 1, EPCOT + Magic Kingdom on day 2, and Animal Kingdom on day 3. What is the best option to purchase tickets? Thank you.”Jana AnsweredHola, Cristina! It looks like you are on your way to spend the next three days with our favorite pal, Mickey Mouse! Hey there. Hi there. Ho there! I'm so glad you stopped by planDisney, where you are... - On Jul 18, 2025
Sam from MO asked“Hello, we are staying ant Wyndham Bonnet Creek. What is the best most efficient way to get to each Disney Park with a 5 year old and a 2.5 year old. Thanks”Jana AnsweredHey there! Hi there, Sam! 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! I was talking with my dad earlier this week about memories of...View Related Videos
- On Jul 17, 2025
Jessica from NJ asked“Just got back and already have more questions. Thanks for the great suggestions! My daughter wants to go with a friend after she graduates high school next year. How old do you have to be to check into a room? Can I use my bounceback offer for her stay?”Jana AnsweredOh, Jessica, I'm so glad to see you back at planDisney and am positively thrilled you had such a magical time, you're ready to plan another trip. Woo hoo hoo!With the Future Stay Offer, you can...
