Jana T, Georgia
- 12/9/2024
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 Dec 9, 2024
Al from FL asked“Is the Skyliner open for jollywood nights To go back to room”Jana AnsweredAl, I am so thrilled you are going to have a holly, jolly Christmas at Disney Jollywood Nights! It's the best time of the year. And I DO know that there'll be snow... as long as you jingle all the...View Related Videos
Holidays at Walt Disney World | planDisney Podcast – Special Episode
- On Dec 6, 2024
Randy from FL asked“Hello, We are annual pass holders and have reservations for Epcot tomorrow (Saturday 12/7). Are we able to park hop to Magic Kingdom after 2pm on a Saturday? Thank you!”Jana AnsweredHello, World Traveler! Randy, it sounds like you are celebrating the weekend in the most magical style. A day at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom Park is a combination that is practically perfect in every...View Related Videos
- On Dec 6, 2024
Giselle from FL asked“How can I turn on alerts for when a park becomes available to reserve?”Jana AnsweredHello, Giselle! It looks like you're planning a last-minute getaway to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Hot dog! Hot dog! Hot diggity dog! However, not getting a needed theme park reservation is not... - On Dec 3, 2024
Debbie from ON asked“I am going to magic kingdom on Monday. I have a group of more than 12 people going. I want to book lightning lanes for everyone but it says I can only select 12. Is there no way for me to choose more than 12?”Jana AnsweredHey there, Debbie! Usually, I would say Mondays are not my favorite day of the week; Mondays at Magic Kingdom Park, however, would have me counting the days for the week to begin.Curioser and...View Related Videos
- On Dec 3, 2024
Jason from UT asked“I am taking a cruise this week and wanted to go to magic kingdom before returning home. Is the a place I can leave luggage without a hotel stay?”Jana AnsweredAhoy, and welcome to planDisney, Jason! If you love cruising as much as I do, I know a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth is like a spoonful of sugar to make the cruise "goodbye" go down in the...