Mandy D, Louisiana
- 9/26/2025
About Me
Hey, y'all! I'm a Disney-loving wife, mom and Physical Therapist, and when I'm not working with my extraordinary patients, you can find me having family living room dance parties, sipping coffee or a margarita on my front porch, or planning our next magical Disney vacation. Everyone who knows me knows that I am a Disney superfan, and it's a crown that I proudly wear. There is no shame in my Disney game, and I love sporting Disney bags, jewelry and apparel 365 days per year.
One of my favorite things to do on a Disney vacation is explore the amenities, details, storytelling and magic within my Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. At home, one of my favorite things to do is host parties and get-togethers, so let's get this planning party started! I'm thrilled to have you as a guest and serve you as a 2025 planDisney panelist.
About My Family
My family consists of two proud moms and a kind-hearted, book-loving, thrill-seeking theater kid. We are a loving little trio of Disney besties. In fact, we call ourselves "The Three Caballeros," because "no matter where he goes, the one, two, and three goes; we're always together." We love big, play hard, and believe in magic and the power of imagination. We love spending time reminiscing about our past Disney vacations and getting excited about our next magical adventure together.
I am lucky in love and have the world's greatest wife, who loves Disney almost as much as I do. Almost. We were happily married in New York City in 2012, joyfully became parents in 2013, and excitedly became Disney Vacation Club Members and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders in 2015. Every day, our love for each other and this pixie-dusted life grows.
About My Disney Experience
My wife and I took our daughter on her first trip to Walt Disney World Resort when she was only 10 months old. People had told us that she was too young to appreciate it, but boy, were they wrong! She absolutely beamed, and her eyes twinkled in awe. She reached out to every character she saw, squealed with excitement, and twirled her little hands and feet with delight. Seeing the magic through her little eyes brought tears to mine, and like a bolt out of the blue, I was hooked. My wife and I were enchanted, and we knew that we wanted to return to the magic time and time again. Our Disney Vacation Club Membership has made that dream a reality for us, and we return to the Most Magical Place on Earth four times per year.
Walt Disney said, "We believed in our idea - a family park where parents and children could have fun, together," and that is exactly what Walt Disney World Resort is to my family. Our Disney Vacation Club Membership is our guarantee that our next magical Disney vacation is always just around the riverbend, and I can't wait for the next adventure!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Sep 22, 2025
Lisa from IL asked“My husband and I are doing a quick trip in October and are staying at Port Orleans Riverside. We have booked a standard room. Any opinions on which building to request? We would like to be near a bus stop and not too far from the front of the property.”Mandy AnsweredWell, hey there, Lisa! Welcome to planDisney! It's the bees' knees to see you here with such a great question!Before you know it, you and your husband will be embarking on your magical adventure at... - On Sep 21, 2025
Erin from FL asked“Can I upgrade from pixie dust to pirate annual pass”Mandy AnsweredHey there, Erin! Welcome back to planDisney!Don't you just love being a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder? I know I do! Being able to return to the Most Magical Place on Earth time and time again... - On Sep 21, 2025
Sophie asked“Hi! Is there a Mickey Ice Cream Cart in Disney Springs? My Mum loves the frozen bananas and we are hoping to track one down! Thank you!”Mandy AnsweredHi there, Sophie! Welcome back to planDisney!You and your Mum sound like two people after my own Disney-planning heart. My daughter's absolute favorite sweet treat at Walt Disney World is a frozen...View Related Videos
- On Sep 19, 2025
Melanie from TX asked“Looking for information on Thanksgiving menus at Narcoosee's and Steakhouse 71. When do they typically release their menus for Thanksgiving?-not seeing anything yet. Thanks!”Mandy AnsweredHey there, Melanie! Welcome back to planDisney, and thanks for stopping by with such a great question.Well, you are definitely someone after my own Disney-planning heart. I will also be at Walt... - On Sep 18, 2025
Rebekah from FL asked“I am trying to plan dining for our visit with our toddler who has multiple food allergies. I received an email with mention of allergy-friendly "snacks with character" at select merchandise locations. Where in the parks are these located? TYIA”Mandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, Rebekah! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney.When my daughter was a toddler, making sure she had snacks and munchies at the parks was on the tippy top of my...View Related Videos