
Mandy D, Louisiana
- 7/11/2025
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 Jul 10, 2025
Rob from Essex askedCan you drop off and collect from Epcot? Mandy AnsweredHey there, Rob! Welcome to planDisney!Well, it looks like today is the big day - the day you begin your magical adventure at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Woohoo! Is there anything more exciting... - On Jul 8, 2025
Shonda from AL askedIn choosing magicbands for our trip,I see there are only the plus option available. Are the plain magicbands not available anymore? If not,there are few choices in choosing magicbands. Can we choose from a Disney store and still receive our resort discountMandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, Shonda! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney.I'm thrilled to hear that you have a magical adventure at the Most Magical Place on Earth right on the horizon, and I'm so...View Related Videos - On Jul 8, 2025
Katie from Bedfordshire askedHello, I’m trying to see what parades are on for our visit 21st August-5th September, but on the planner it isn’t showing any. Are there no daytime parades then?Mandy AnsweredHi there, Katie! Welcome to planDisney!Woohoo! In just weeks, you'll embark on your magical adventure at the Most Magical Place on Earth. I know you must be getting so excited as you finalize your... - On Jul 7, 2025
Linda from PA askedI am planning a short trip New Yrs and hope to go to Geo 82. I will be using a scooter. Will I be able to leave it outside the lounge? Is the lounge handicap accessible?Mandy AnsweredHiya, Linda! Welcome back to planDisney!I can't imagine a better way to ring in the new year than with a magical adventure at the Most Magical Place on Earth. And enjoying creative cocktails and... - On Jul 6, 2025
Joann from NH askedDo two room bedroom villas at Bay Lake Tower connect to a one bedroom villa at Bay Tower?Mandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, JoAnn! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney.Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort is one of my very favorite Disney Resorts. What could be more magical than...View Related Videos