Mandy D, Louisiana
- 7/18/2025
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 16, 2025
Eileen from IN asked“Hi there! We have just booked a trip to Disney and are staying at the Beach Club Villas. I've read some comments that the elevators can be very slow there, so wondering if its better to stay on the first or second floor to avoid elevator use?”Mandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, Eileen! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney.With a stay at Disney's Beach Club Villas, your planning is off to a practically perfect start! With the relaxing coastal...View Related Videos
- On Jul 16, 2025
Pat from SC asked“I have the quick service dining plan so when I use a quick service credit can I substitute the drink for something else as I have the refillable mug that I can use at the quick service dining locations at the resorts?”Mandy AnsweredBonjour, Pat! It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that I welcome you back to planDisney.If you're anything like me, you know that one of the most important parts of a Walt Disney World...View Related Videos
- On Jul 15, 2025
Jack from MD asked“My party will be in The Cabins from 14-21 September 2025. I can start making dining reservations tomorrow. Do I need an identifying number to make the desired reservations?”Mandy AnsweredHey Howdy Hey, Jack! Welcome to planDisney!One of the most important things about a Disney vacation (or any vacation for that matter) is the food, don't you think? The dining experiences at Walt... - On Jul 15, 2025
Jaime from LA asked“My daughter is currently booking a Disney World vacay that I will also be traveling with her and her family. I am a current disney+ subscriber and want to possible utilize any perks that may be available at travel time. who should book the trip her or I.”Mandy AnsweredHey there, Jaime! Welcome back to planDisney. I love chatting about Disney with a fellow Louisianian!The only thing more fun and memorable than a magical Walt Disney World vacation is a Walt Disney...View Related Videos
- On Jul 13, 2025
Sue from FL asked“I have married and in the process of changing name. How do I change my name on my disney account? I am visiting in Sept and will have my ID on my new me.”Mandy AnsweredHi there, Sue! Welcome back to planDisney! Woohoo! The biggest congratulations to you on your marriage! I can't imagine a better way to celebrate wedded bliss than an adventure at the Most Magical...
