Mandy D, Louisiana
- 7/2/2025
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 Jun 29, 2025
Dan asked“Where can you get cocktail that are mixed and made to order at quick service restaurants?”Mandy AnsweredHey there, Dan! Welcome to planDisney!You sound like someone after my own Disney-planning heart, Dan. As someone who loves a good cocktail while having a blast at Walt Disney World, I've done my fair...View Related Videos
- On Jun 26, 2025
Sai saranya from MN asked“For my disney vacation, I am splitting the stay between Dolphin & Art of Animation. Can I get a complimentary Luggage transfer between these 2 resorts during my stay ?”Mandy AnsweredHi Sai Saranya! Welcome to planDisney, and thank you for stopping by with such a great question!With a split stay at two fantastic Resort Hotels, it sounds like your planning is off to a practically...View Related Videos
- On Jun 26, 2025
Julie from KY asked“I want to buy an annual pass now, book a hotel with my AP discount. I will not be coming to the park until the second week of December. I want to make sure my annual pass year won’t begin until December. WDW”Mandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, Julie! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney!I couldn't be more excited to see that you will soon be enjoying a full year of fun and magic at the Most Magical Place on...View Related Videos - On Jun 24, 2025
Amanda from CA asked“We are staying at the Disneyland hotel next month. What is the policy on using the pool on check in and check out days?”Mandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, Amanda! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney.Eeeek! Amanda, you are just a couple of weeks away from a magical stay at (in my opinion) the most magical Disneyland... - On Mar 24, 2025
Marci from FL asked“Are the rooms at Coronado Springs big enough for a scooter to be in there without taking up too much space? ”Mandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, Marci! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney.The countdown is on! In just a few weeks, you'll embark on your magical adventure at the Most Magical Place on Earth....