Rana M, Michigan
- 2/1/2026
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 24, 2026
Baylea from CA asked“How do I book excursions”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Baylea! Welcome aboard, planDisney! Excursions, or “Port Adventures" as they’re known in the Disney cruise world, are one of the best, most fun, and memorable parts of a... - On Jan 24, 2026
Mollie from NE asked“Hello, I will be traveling on the Disney Wish. Is there a freezer available for storing breast milk while on the ship?”Rana AnsweredHi there, Mollie! Welcome to planDisney! It’s so exciting that you’re going to be sailing on board the Disney Wish! It’s such a beautiful ship that really does set the tone for...View Related Videos
- On Jan 21, 2026
Rebecca from VIC asked“Hi, I just came back from a 4 night stay on the Wonder & slept AMAZINGLY! I can find details of the pillows, mattress & the sheets I slept on, but not the doona/duvet. Can you please let me know what brand and fill it is? Thank you!”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Rebecca! Welcome aboard, planDisney! I love this question because Disney Cruise Line bedding is something I've WONDERed about myself! I also sleep AMAZINGLY on board my Disney cruise. In... - On Jan 20, 2026
Alexis from MD asked“I have my booking number but cannot figure out where to type it in. Also I was looking to book excursions how would I do that?”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Alexis! Welcome aboard, planDisney! Having an official Disney cruise reservation number is like holding pixie dust in your hand, because you’re officially one step closer to the... - On Jan 20, 2026
Shelley from TX asked“On the Fantasy we are on a four day. Can you book 2 day passes for the Rainforest room? How does the pass bookings work? E.g. the entire cruise or day by day. Thanks”Rana AnsweredHi there, Shelley! Welcome to planDisney! I have much experience booking Rainforest Room passes at Senses Spa & Salon, because it just so happens to be my husband’s favorite activity on...