Rana M, Michigan
- 3/6/2026
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 Feb 26, 2026
Dena from CA asked“We want to visit the Kennedy space center on disembarkation day. What should we do with our luggage? ”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Dena! Welcome back to planDisney! A visit to the Kennedy Space Center sounds like a great way to end a Disney cruise! In fact, I once ended my Disney cruise in the same way! We...View Related Videos
- On Feb 26, 2026
Randy from NC asked“We are considering a Disney Alaska cruise in June-July, 2027. Our grandsons are very interested in whales. Which cruises and Port Adventures will give them the best opportunity to observe these marine mammals?”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Randy! Welcome to planDisney! You happen to be planning my dream Disney cruise and asking about my dream Port Adventures! Childhood Rana has always dreamt of whale watching, and when she... - On Feb 25, 2026
Josephine from 24 Dover Road asked“I’ve booked a Disney cruise for 2027 What happens if one of the travellers has a baby after booking”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Josephine! Welcome to planDisney! I’m happy to hear that you’ve booked a Disney cruise for 2027! There’s nothing quite like that “I’m going on a Disney... - On Feb 25, 2026
Lai yeet asked“is there wheelchair for rental?”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Lai Yeet! Welcome back to planDisney! It’s so exciting that you’re going to be sailing on board the Disney Adventure! The Disney Adventure is such a unique Disney cruise ship,... - On Feb 25, 2026
Tahir from Middlesex asked“Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina has a Disney shuttle service to the cruise port. Can i book the hotel independently or must this be booked with Disney to book transfers. If i am able to book this independently how can i book the transfer and what is the cost”Rana AnsweredHi there, Tahir! Welcome to planDisney! Ground Transportation is one of my favorite things about Disney Cruise Line! It makes getting to our cruise port so much easier, and offers one more thing for...