Lauren B, Pennsylvania
- 10/19/2021
About Me
Hi there! I'm Lauren from central Pennsylvania and I'm so excited to be part of the planDisney Panel! I am a proud boy-mom of two school-age Avengers and wife to an elementary school teacher. I'm a voracious reader, planner-fanatic and travel enthusiast, hoping to instill the desire to explore in my own kids. Surrounded by more than 1,000 students and over 300 staff members in my day job as the Human Resources Manager of a school district, I can't start my mornings without a tall cup of coffee! Whether at work on my lunch break, at a sporting event with my boys or out with my girlfriends, I seem to always be talking about my love of Disney Vacation Club and the Walt Disney World Resort. In this fast-paced world, vacations are a sacred time for my family. As soon as our feet meet the pavement at our home resort, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, we relax, unwind and just enjoy spending time together. As a planDisney Panelist, I'm thrilled to help other families find the Magic in their vacations as well.
About My Family
I am very lucky to have a family full of Disney-loving travelers like me. My husband (an avid Philadelphia sports fan) became a convert after our very first trip together and now we love being Disney Vacation Club members. We have two sons born in 2011 and 2013 who keep us busy every single day. They have an energy level that is enviable and at any given time are playing hockey, baseball, basketball or soccer! Along with our Disney travels, each summer we visit a different Major League Baseball park. We are hoping to check off all 30 stadiums before our little birds leave the nest. When we’re not traveling around, you might find my family debating who the best Avenger is since we have watched every movie in that franchise multiple times! Two items that top our Disney bucketlist are a trip to Disneyland Paris to visit the new Avengers Campus upon completion and of course, a trip to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai’i using our Disney Vacation Club points. In addition to my boy-filled household, I am blessed with a close extended family full of parents, aunts, uncles and cousins who are wonderfully supportive and always up for an adventure.
About My Disney Experience
Since my first trip to Magic Kingdom Park as a toddler in the 1980's, I have loved all things Disney. I have fond memories of shopping on Main Street, U.S.A. with my grandmother and I still love exploring every corner of World Showcase in my favorite park, Epcot. Movies like Beauty and the Beast from the Disney renaissance period are like an old friend from my childhood. Seeing those stories come to life in the parks was a wish come true. As a ten-year-old, I remember being awestruck walking into the lobby of Disney's Contemporary Resort. Fast forward 20 years to the first trip I took as a mother with my own young family, I felt the Magic all around us in a whole new light. Watching the enjoyment of my husband and little boys made me want to keep that Magic alive in our family for years to come. In 2017 we became Disney Vacation Club Members and have never looked back. The flexibility offered by Disney Vacation Club has allowed us to create trips truly personalized for us. Hearing that "Welcome Home" immediately puts us in vacation mode and I love knowing that our next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth is never far away.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Oct 19, 2021
Melissa from DC asked“If we are staying at the Polynesian Village Resort but were not able to secure an advance reservation to eat at Ohana, will we be able to eat breakfast or dinner there, since we are hotel guests?”Lauren AnsweredAloha, Melissa and mahalo (or thank you) for stopping by planDisney! Melissa, can you believe that Disney's Polynesian Village Resort just celebrated its 50th anniversary along side Magic Kingdom...View Related Videos
- On Oct 19, 2021
Marsha from VA asked“Hello! When a DVC deedholder passes away, what is the process for communicating this to Disney, updating the contract, and My Disney Experience? There is a surviving spouse on the contract and it was purchased through a third party. Thanks!”Lauren AnsweredHello, Marsha and thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question. Marsha, please accept my sincere condolences from all of us here at planDisney on the passing of your loved one. I would...View Related Videos - On Oct 19, 2021
Sarah from MI asked“We will be at WDW for 5 days - beginning Dec 18 - departing the 23. We are transferring hotel rooms from AK lodge to the Yacht club on the 20th. My dining reservations are only open until the 20th (as of midnight last night), WHY?”Lauren AnsweredWelcome to planDisney, Sarah! I’m glad you’ve stopped by with your question. I love chatting about dining around the Walt Disney World Resort and am sorry to hEAR that you ran into an...View Related Videos - On Oct 18, 2021
Donna from NH asked“We will split stays at DVC resorts. I understand that Bell services won't transfer perishables any more. If we bring those ourselves to Bell Services at the next resort, do they have a place to store them until our room is ready?”Lauren AnsweredWelcome back to planDisney, Donna! It's great to see you hEAR again planning a return trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Donna, I love "split stays" because it feels like two different...View Related Videos - On Oct 16, 2021
Janna from MT asked“Arriving to Treehouse Villas this coming week. Have 2 year old twins and a 6 year old. Is there a way to request a villa closer to convenient transportation or should we rent a car and if we do can we park right at our villa? Thanks!”Lauren AnsweredWelcome to planDisney, Janna and thanks for stopping by with your question! One of the reasons I originally became a Disney Vacation Club Member is the access to such a wide variety of accommodations...View Related Videos