Mandy D, Louisiana
- 6/11/2023
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 to explore the amenities, details, storytelling and magic within my Disney Vacation Club Resort. At home, one of my favorite things to do is host parties and get-togethers, and like any good Louisiana hostess, I have one rule: no one leaves hungry. I'm thrilled to have you as a Guest and serve you as a 2023 planDisney Panelist. Let's get this planning party started!
About My Family
My family consists of two proud moms and a kind-hearted, book-loving, thrill-seeking princess. 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 Jun 11, 2023
Brittany from NY asked“I am planning a gender reveal at the Magic Kingdom and have Capture Your Moment booked. Is there a way to arrange having a character in the photo? Also, I reviewed the prohibited item list. Are color powder, confetti, and silly string permitted?”Mandy AnsweredHi there, Brittany! Let me offer you a big welcome to planDisney and an even bigger congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your little one!Your magical adventure at The Most Magical Place on... - On Jun 11, 2023
Vishal from Middlesex asked“Hi, We are a Family of 5 (11, 9 and 5 yr old). I cannot make up my mind on where to stay? We are thinking Polynesian, G.Floridian, Villas at GF, Boardwalk or Contemporary. We are not really into fast rides, like shows and foodies. This is our first time”Mandy AnsweredHey there, Vishal! Welcome to planDisney and thanks for stopping by with such an oh-so-fun question, my foodie friend. Chatting about the Disney Resort hotels is my favorite!I am so excited to see...View Related Videos
Tips For Selecting Your Next Disney Resort | planDisney Podcast - Episode 5
- On Jun 11, 2023
Louise from Han asked“Hi we have a ten dollar gift voucher for Planet Hollywood. This was given as a gift when purchasing Disney tickets as part of a ticket package. Could you let me know if this would be eligible to use at Stargazers Bar, please? Thanks, Louise”Mandy AnsweredHey there, Louise! Welcome back to planDisney and thanks for stopping by with such a great question! Before you know it, you’ll be embarking on your magical adventure at The Most Magical Place...View Related Videos
- On Jun 10, 2023
Briana from MI asked“Can I make a reservation for a restaurant at disney springs for the day I will be at magic kingdom”Mandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, Briana! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney! I'm so glad you've stopped by with such a great question.Briana, your magical adventure at The Most Magical Place on Earth...View Related Videos - On Jun 9, 2023
Cas from England asked“We are staying at the Caribbean Beach Resort in August this year in a standard fifth sleeper room. Do you know if the hotel is planning on updating more rooms across the resort like they have done with the pirate rooms in Trinidad area? Many thanks”Mandy AnsweredHey there, Cas! Welcome to planDisney and thanks for stopping by with such a great question!Before you know it, you'll be arriving at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, ready to begin your magical...