Mandy D, Louisiana
- 12/29/2023
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 Dec 28, 2023
Kristin from TX askedCan we enter the Magic Kingdom for a 6pm dining reservation if we get tickets to Magic Kingdom after hours only?Mandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, Kristin! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney. This Louisiana girl is so excited to chat Disney with a neighbor to the west!Eeeeek! Before you know it, you'll be... - On Dec 27, 2023
Kennedy from FL askedI am a Pixie Annual Pass Holder, I was wondering if I was able to access the parks except for MK after 2 on the weekends? If so, does that still apply after Jan 9? Mandy AnsweredHey there, Kennedy! Welcome to planDisney and thanks for stopping by with such a great question!Don't you just love being a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder?! I know I do! Knowing that my next... - On Dec 27, 2023
Meaghan from PA askedHi! We are planning a trip for next fall, my children will be 3 and 5. Do we have to get a magic band for them or can I scan for them on my band? I know they won’t keep them on and I don’t want to worry about the cardMandy AnsweredHey there, Meaghan! Welcome to planDisney! I'm so glad you've stopped by with such a great planning question.I couldn't be more excited to see that the magic of Walt Disney World Resort is calling,...View Related VideosA Guide To Planning Your Walt Disney World Resort Vacation With Little Ones
- On Dec 27, 2023
Wendi from PA askedwould the contemporary resort decorate our door for a special occasion? we are celebrating our 16th and 50th birthdays and I wanted to do something special, thank you!!Mandy AnsweredHiya, Wendi! Welcome back to planDisney and thanks for stopping by with such an oh-so-fun and special question!I can't imagine a better way to celebrate a birthday than with a magical adventure at... - On Dec 26, 2023
Brittany from TX askedFor the new Park Hopper Plus pass can you use your extra event (waterparks, minigolf) entries on any day during your ticket window (Ex: 3day ticket has a 5day window, a 4day ticket has a 6day window, etc) or can you only go on days you enter a theme park?Mandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, Brittany! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney!I could not be happier to see that the magic is calling, and you're answering the call by planning a magical adventure at...View Related Videos