Jane D, United Kingdom
- 9/25/2022
About Me
Well hello there! I'm Jane from the United Kingdom. I feel very blessed to reside in my native County of Cornwall where prior to being a full-time mum to my now 4 grown-up children I worked as an NHS dental nurse. Community and volunteering are important elements in my life. I firmly believe in the personal gain found in helping others wherever and whenever I can, and to the very best of my capabilities. If Genie granted me just 1 wish it would be that everyone in the whole entire world would get to visit the Magic Kingdom Park – but not all at once because that would just be silly! I'm truly delighted to have made your acquaintance today and of course it would be my absolute pleasure to put some planDisney sparkle into your upcoming trip to Walt Disney World Resort.
About My Family
My lovely husband and I are extremely proud of our 4 now grown-up children and during 2020 we became even prouder as they made us grandparents!Having had both boys and girls in equal measures I've truly experienced everything Walt Disney World Resort has to offer - from riding thrill-seeker attractions to sourcing the perfect princess tiara. Plus now with the added blessing of becoming a grandma, I'm all set to experience the enchantment of Disney from a grandparent's prospective too.When spending precious family time at Walt Disney World Resort good food and fun times are subjects dear to my heart. My family and I are always super keen to try out any new dining locations or to seek out seasonal treats or limited-time specialities. It's true to say that as bona fide Disney devotees the Duckworth family would need only a brief warning to have their Mickey Ears all packed and ready to board an aircraft destined for the most magical place on earth!
About My Disney Experience
I delight in being known to my friends as their "Disney Oracle," and can often be heard giving practical and common sense travel advice to British, American and international tourists alike.My passion for all-things-Disney began as a chid during my 1st visit to the Magic Kingdom Park way back in 1979... and with just a mere sprinkling of pixie dust and a glimpse of Cinderella Castle - I was captivated forever.After those early childhood visits staying in the Vacation and Fairway Villas of a now bygone Disney era, I've been fortunate enough to have travelled to Walt Disney World Resort many times during all 4 seasons of the year, including Christmas Day! Asides from organising my own 'larger than your average' family trips, I've experienced multi-generational family group visits plus have enjoyed the best of times on solo trips exploring the Parks and Resorts with my girl friends. Simply put, it brings me joy to devise and research towards a jolly Disney holiday which is practically perfect in every way!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Sep 24, 2022
Kim from TX asked“I’ve heard about Personalized Parasols being sold near Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom. Is this still available?”Jane AnsweredHello Kim, Thanks so much for bringing such a wonderful question to us here at planDisney. Just like Mary Poppins, I do so love a practically perfect in every way parasol, or even a uniquely...View Related Videos
- On Sep 24, 2022
Toby from CT asked“Hi! Are currently any character dinners with buffet? I just learned that chef Mickey no longer is buffet style. Thanks”Jane AnsweredHello Toby,Thanks so much for returning to planDisney! It's so great to see you here today.Toby, I have some Mickeytastic news to share with you! The iconic Chef Mickey's within the Disney's...View Related Videos
- On Sep 24, 2022
Ricardo from Buenos Aires asked“I'm going to WDW on January with my family. I was wondering what are the options to have lunch and dinner at my resort (All Stars Movies). Do I have to make a reservation for it like any other restaurant, or is this not necessary?”Jane AnsweredHello Ricardo, and welcome to planDisney!I'm so excited to learn that you and your dear family are all set to visit the magic of Walt Disney World Resort this coming January. You must be so excited...View Related Videos
- On Sep 24, 2022
Morag from West Lothian asked“I scanned my memory maker after a ride, Mickey went green but it didn’t upload to my account, how can I get it now please?”Jane AnsweredHello Morag,Welcome to planDisney, and thanks so much for taking the time to stop by with such an important question for us to help you with.Oh no, Morag! It goes without saying that of course, you...View Related Videos
- On Sep 24, 2022
MichaËl from London asked“Where/when do I collect the dining credit and gift card from the offer I got when booking ?”Jane AnsweredHello Michael,Thanks so much for returning to planDisney with another tiggerific question about your upcoming November 2022 holiday to the magic and wonder of Walt Disney World Resort.As the current...View Related Videos
- On Sep 24, 2022
Carla from Sth Glos asked“We really enjoyed Sorcerers of the MK and the Finneas quests around Epcot on our last trip. What will be available Aug 2023 like these? Will Fab 50 still be running? Anything else similar? Thanks”Jane AnsweredHello again Carla, and welcome back to planDisney.I'm so thrilled to hear that your dear family is planning a return holiday to the magic of Walt Disney World Resort for August 2023. It's such a...View Related Videos
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- On Sep 24, 2022
Luis from NY asked“hi we are wondering what holiday events are happening from dec 25 to dec 27?”Jane AnsweredHello Luis,Welcome to planDisney, and I hope it's not too early yet to wish you "A very Merry Christmas" ?!The Holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort is simply spectacular and totally...View Related Videos
- On Sep 24, 2022
Alastair from Scotland asked“How do I find my park ticket ID to add to my plan, I have the ticket confirmation number”Jane AnsweredHello Alastair, Welcome to planDisney! As the current UK-based Panelist, it's my absolute pleasure and delight to be the lucky one assisting you today.Alastair, it sure sounds as if you've already... - On Sep 24, 2022
Teresa from OK asked“Having to cancel our trip. Do I lose my tickets or can I use them for a future trip?”Jane AnsweredHello Teresa,Welcome to planDisney, and I'm so very glad you've taken the time to ask us such an important question about your plans to visit Walt Disney World Resort.It's never a happy event to have... - On Sep 24, 2022
Lisa from MA asked“Why can’t I make dining reservations???”Jane AnsweredHello Lisa,Heigh-ho and welcome to planDisney! I'm so pleased you've taken the time to stop by with such an important question for us to help you with today.Snacking and dining my way around Walt...View Related Videos - On Sep 23, 2022
Becky from Shropshire asked“What do I use in Disney cash or card im coming from the Uk Will my bank card work if so will I be charged to use it”Jane AnsweredHello Becky,As the current UK-based Panelist here at planDisney, it makes my zip-a-dee-doo-dah-Disney-day to be the lucky one assisting you today.Generally speaking, when I holiday with my own family...View Related Videos - On Sep 22, 2022
Claire from Greater Manchester asked“Can Fireworks Dessert parties (& Candlelight Processional Dining) be booked online from the UK? I can't see this option and I worry about them selling out if I have to go on hold by phoning when open. I feel at a disadvantage!”Jane AnsweredHello Claire, and welcome to planDisney.As the current UK-based planDisney Panelist, of course, it's easy for me to totally relate to making reservations from our side of the Atlantic Ocean. ...View Related Videos
- On Sep 21, 2022
Miguel from Alicante asked“When fantasmic returns ? Will it be in octuber ? Thanks”Jane AnsweredHello Miguel,Welcome to planDisney, we're so happy you've stopped by with such a wonderful question for us to help you with today.Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios is one of my all-time...View Related Videos
- On Sep 20, 2022
James david from Lancs asked“Hi Tk you for previous. We do have MagicBands from previous holidays but haven’t used them since closure of the parks in March 2020. Am I wrong in thinking they will not work after this length of time has passed? Tk you.”Jane AnsweredHello, James David, and thanks so much for returning to planDisney once again!Just like you, all my own MagicBands are from previous, pre-Covid holidays spent with our pal Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney...View Related VideosTips For Visiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge & Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
- On Sep 20, 2022
Amy from Scotland asked“How do I book the bibbidi bobbidi boutique? I have reserved the day we wish to visit the park on the app and attempted to book online but does not allow me to.”Jane AnsweredHello Amy, Let me begin by saying that it's bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful to see you here today! All fun aside, as the current UK-based planDisney Panelist, it's always my absolute pleasure to assist a...View Related Videos
- On Sep 19, 2022
Carol from Saddleworth asked“I misled with my first question. I want to book her genie+ and reserve her ILL’s and LL’s whilst she is in Fl and I’m in U.K. so she doesn’t need to get up at 7 am ( YUK) Could do it earlier in the year but now says I have to be in US of Canada. Any tricks”Jane AnsweredHello again, Carol,Thanks so much for returning to me here at planDisney. It's always such a pleasure to help returning Guests with their questions and enquiries about enjoying a...View Related Videos
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- On Sep 19, 2022
Wesley from North Umberland asked“Hi, I’m getting different messages on the Bibbidi boutique booking website - when you click on the date it only comes up with the opening times it offers no slot to book nor does it say there’s no availability for that day which it normally would? ”Jane AnsweredHello Wesley, and welcome to planDisney.As the current UK-based Panelist here at planDisney, it always makes me smile as wide as the Cheshire Cat when I have the pixie-dusted opportunity of assisting...View Related Videos - On Sep 19, 2022
Terrence from somerset asked“Hi. Disney photo pass is part of the ultimate ticket we purchased for our recent stay in Disneyworld for 10 nights (21st August). We are trying to download our photo's but it is saying we have to purchase them? Thank”Jane AnsweredHello Terrence,As the current UK-based Panelist here at planDisney, it's my pixie-dusted pleasure to welcome you here today.It's such a magical perk to have Memory Maker included within the purchase...View Related Videos - On Sep 19, 2022
Rachel from North Yorkshire asked“It is my niece's 5th birthday on 22nd October this year and we are trying to book Bibbety Boutique. It is our first time at the parks and we are finding it really difficult to get any reservations. Can you advise if available please?”Jane AnsweredHello Rachel, and welcome to planDisney!As the current UK-based Panelist here at planDisney, it truly makes my zip-a-dee-doo-dah-day when I have the pixie-dusted opportunity of assisting a fellow...View Related Videos - On Sep 19, 2022
Suzanne from scotland asked“Hi, my twin daughters will be 14 when we visit next year and aren’t big eaters at all. Will they be able to select from the kids menu and get kids menu sized portions? Thanks, Suzanne”Jane AnsweredHello Suzanne,As the current UK-based Panelist here at planDisney, I would like to begin by wishing you a very warm welcome! It's always such a pleasure for me to offer some heigh-ho assistance to a...View Related Videos - On Sep 19, 2022
James david from Lancs asked“Cos we are from UK, we cannot pre-purchase Magic Bands; We prefer this method to enter the parks. Can we obtain them from the desk upon check-in or do we have to buy from a shop and then get them activated. If none of these, what would be the procedure Tks”Jane AnsweredHello again, James David, and welcome back to planDisney.I don't mind admitting that I have rather a large collection of MagicBands from my own previous holidays to the enchantment of Walt Disney...View Related VideosThe best digital tools for Walt Disney World Resort vacations!
- On Sep 18, 2022
Melanie from State asked“Hi. I booked my holiday for March 23, and have purchased a 14 day disney parks ticket. can I visit both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon lagoon or can i only visit one of them? ”Jane AnsweredHello Melanie,Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney with such a splashtastic question about your March 2023 plans to holiday within the magic and wonder of Walt Disney World Resort.As the current...View Related Videos
- On Sep 17, 2022
Kathy from FL asked“How many photos get generated by the Disney Photo Studio at Disney Springs during a session?”Jane AnsweredHello Kathy and welcome back to planDisney.I must tell you Kathy that I've some fun memories of my own family visiting the Disney PhotoPass Studio within the Marketplace at Disney Springs where we...View Related Videos - On Sep 16, 2022
Carol from Saddleworth asked“I want to book Genie+ daily from the UK for my daughter in Florida to help her plan. The app NOW says I have to be in USA or Canada to purchase Genie+ Is there a way I can do this? Otherwise Canada/USA have a distinct advantage over UK. I'm DVC Thanks”Jane AnsweredHello again Carol, and welcome back to planDisney!As the current UK-based Panelist here at planDisney, I'm able to totally and utterly relate to our unique British point of view when planning a... - On Sep 16, 2022
Helen from Kent asked“Hi everyone, I am resident in the UK and understand I cannot apply for the Disability Pass prior to my arrival can you confirm the documentation need or requirements I need to comply with in order to gain this pass upon arrival, thanks.”Jane AnsweredHello Helen,Oh boy, Helen! It's totally tiggerific to welcome you back here to planDisney. We're so pleased you've taken the time to stop by with such an important question for us to help you with...View Related Videos
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- On Sep 15, 2022
Tracey from Northern Ireland asked“Hi, I’ve booked a stay at A/stars music & 14 day park passes as has my son, how can we request rooms together?Also if we check in online and have our room keys & passes on phones can we also get key to the world cards on arrival for key & pass ”Jane AnsweredHello Tracey,As the current UK-based planDisney Panelist, it's my delight to welcome you back here to our pixie-dusted spot!I can bet your whole family is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious excited...View Related VideosThe best digital tools for Walt Disney World Resort vacations!
- On Sep 13, 2022
Sam from Gloucestershire asked“Please could you let me know how I book Savi workshop from the UK? I have tried ringing, the tours and experience says not available and I cant look online either as that doesn't work from the UK! I am looking for 1 person on Thursday 20th Oct 2022.”Jane AnsweredHello Sam,Welcome to planDisney, and thanks so much for bringing me such an important question about your jolly holiday next month to the magic and wonder of Walt Disney World Resort.Sam, because I'm...View Related VideosTips For Visiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge & Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
- On Sep 13, 2022
Kathy from West Sussex asked“Hello We will be staying at Coronado Springs for 14 nights. We won’t be hiring a car so I’d like to get some snacks and drinks delivered to our hotel. Is it possible to order from either Publix or Walmart from the UK before we leave?”Jane AnsweredHello Kathy,Heigh-ho and thanks for bringing me such a great question about your Spring 2023 holiday to the magic of Walt Disney World Resort.Kathy, I'm more than happy to share with you that yes...View Related Videos
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- On Sep 12, 2022
Krystina from Devon asked“ The vendor we had booked our MNSSHP has just cancelled our tickets. Is there anything we can do to obtain tickets? I have two heartbroken children who are so desperate to go, the whole reason we booked in October was to go to this event? Please help”Jane AnsweredHello Krystina,Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney with such an important question about your upcoming October holiday at Walt Disney World Resort.Krystina, I'm so very sorry to learn your...View Related Videos
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- On Sep 12, 2022
Stuart from West Midlands asked“Cannot book anything via DisneyApp led to believe its because we are UK based. Called the hotline but said no-one can help on the automated message. Can you advise how we book Droid Build, Cantina or Umbrellas at Typhoon Lagoon please?”Jane AnsweredHello Stuart,Thanks for stopping by planDisney to ask me such an important question about your upcoming October holiday to the magic of Walt Disney World Resort.It goes without saying that Guests...View Related VideosTips For Visiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge & Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
