Rana M, Michigan
- 1/11/2026
About Me
Hi, from Michigan, I’m Rana! I wear many Mickey Ears: stay-at-home mom, wife, writer, content creator, PTO President, but my favorite role is “magic maker”! Creating magical moments that my family can look back on fondly is what I Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Do-Best! I’ve been known to host magical movie nights complete with yummy treats to match the theme (Gingerbread Wookie Cookies for Star Wars movie night, anyone?) and recreate some of our favorite Disney Cruise Line dishes (still working on that Churro Mickey Waffle recipe!). As a meticulous, hyper-organized, Disney lover, your girl loves a good checklist, especially when there are Disney vacation to-do lists that fill up my digital planner. Other hobbies that add magic to my life are reading, journaling, cooking and sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line as often as I can!
About My Family
My fellow Disney-afficionado husband and I have two daughters who love Disney as much as we do. He’s a pharmacist who agrees that Vitamin Sea aboard a Disney cruise has remedial properties! We especially love that Disney Cruise Line allows us to feel like adults on vacation and not just parents taking their kids on vacation—as there are many adult-only experiences onboard that allow us to reconnect. (The best date nights are on a Disney cruise at sea in my magically humble opinion!) Our tween daughters have grown up on board Disney Cruise Line since they were babies and could practically give their own guided tours. Recently, they have started giving unofficial guided tours for our extended family members as we take many multigenerational Disney cruises. When we're not cruising with Disney (or giving unofficial guided tours) we're deep in the trenches of sports practices, piano classes, school events, family movie nights, Friday night bake-offs and love discovering all the fun offerings around our local Metro Detroit hometown.
About My Disney Experience
For us, it was all started by a mouse, who once showed us that the perfect family vacation does indeed exist! The first time I sailed on a Disney cruise I was blown away by the magical moments onboard as well as the ease (and actual fun?!) of traveling with our then babies. This encouraged us to visit Walt Disney World Resort a few months later, and through many multigenerational trips that followed, we discovered that Disney vacations are the perfect trips with grandparents, siblings, cousins and friends because there’s something fun for everyone! Another reason we came down with the 'Disney Bug' is because my family has a dietary restriction and, whether on a Disney cruise or in a Disney Park, we’ve always felt included and accommodated to, which we’re so appreciative to Disney for. Later, during a Land and Sea adventure out of San Diego, we visited Disneyland Resort, and discovered that Land and Sea vacations are our favorite, and the only way to make a perfect Disney cruise even more perfect! Since that first Disney cruise, we’ve made many core memories, had many multigenerational adventures, and proudly continue to raise our family in the most magical places.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Jan 4, 2026
Angela from MI asked“Hello Rana! Are there halal options on the Disney Cruise? If so, how do I go about requesting it? Thanks!”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Angela! As a halal eater myself, I understand how important it is to find halal meals when traveling. I’m ecstatic to report that Disney Cruise Line has PLENTY of halal options, and...View Related Videos
- On Jan 2, 2026
Charles from IL asked“What is the cost for a photo package on a 5 night cruise”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Charles! Welcome aboard, planDisney! I’m ecstatic that you’re considering booking the photo package on your upcoming Disney cruise, because there are so many incredible photos... - On Jan 1, 2026
Linsey from MD asked“Is there a limit on how many OTC/RX you can bring on board? I’m an anxious mother and want to have all bases covered if my children get an illness on board. Thanks!”Rana AnsweredHi there, Linsey! I totally get ‘wanting to have all your bases covered’, because I’m the same way! In fact, I’m a chronic medicine overpacker too for the same reasons: I want... - On Dec 30, 2025
Cecilia from CA asked“My daughter will be 2 weeks away from turning 3 at the time of our cruise. She is in early preschool at her day care, fully potty trained and is outgrowing her naps currently (3-4 months to departure). Would she be able to go to the kids club with cousins?”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Cecilia! Welcome aboard, planDisney! I’m happy to answer this question for you, as I also have experience taking an almost 3-year-old on a Disney cruise. In fact, I had planned a...View Related Videos
- On Dec 29, 2025
Alison from Bristol asked“Hi, on a 5 night Bahamas Disney cruise on the Fantasy, what typically is the dining rotation/themed night schedule? We have castaway cay, lookout cay, Nassau and a sea day and just wondered when pirate night would be etc. thanks”Rana AnsweredHi, Alison! I’ve sailed this exact itinerary aboard the Disney Fantasy before, and it’s one of my favorites! The only thing better than visiting one of Disney Cruise Line's island...View Related Videos