Jana T, Georgia
- 5/29/2025
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 May 26, 2025
Yuly from NY asked“I'm trying to buy Tron's Lighting Line for May 27th, and I don't see the option to buy it, as if it's unavailable. Why on the day that i will going to the park? ?🥲(May27). Very sad”Jana AnsweredHey there! Hi there, Yuly! Only one more sleep before your trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth. It won't be long before you are walking down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. I can already smell...View Related Videos
- On May 25, 2025
Jasmine from FL asked“Hello I am planning on doing a small gender reveal by getting a cake at the cake bake shop bakery and opening with my husband on the boardwalk at night. Where can we park since sometimes they close the parking to only resort guest.”Jana AnsweredMake it pink! Make it blue!Pink! Blue!What is The Cake Bake Shop to do? Will Merryweather or Flora get the final flick of the wand on your cake? Jasmine, your plans for this magical moment... - On May 25, 2025
Chastity from AL asked“My daughter is heading to Disney World with a friend. How can she link her magic band (that she already has from our family trip a few months ago) to their trip?”Jana AnsweredHey there! Hi there, Chastity! Your daughter's trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth with friends sounds like core memories in the making. Cue Joy — I think she's going to be especially happy... - On May 24, 2025
Christie from IN asked“Hello Flying and staying at POR. This is our first time without a vehicle so flying on Disney transportation. We have reservations at Ale&Compass as well as Trattoria (no park days). What is best way to get from POR to yatch club?”Jana AnsweredHiya, Christie! I am thrilled to welcome you back to planDisney! It looks like you are in the middle of the magic right now. Hot dog! Let's get you on your way to enjoy all Walt Disney World Resort... - On May 23, 2025
Lela from AR asked“How do you change the day on a lighting pass ?”Jana AnsweredHey there! Hi there, Lela! With Lightning Lane passes in your plans, it won't be long before Mickey and Minnie welcome you to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Hot dog!Changing dates on your Lightning...