Shannon D, Georgia
- 12/4/2024
About Me
As a dreamer and a doer, I believe that adventure is out there! I'm a wife and empty-nester mom of two. I'm a church pastor, and like Mirabel of Encanto fame, I'm passionate about helping people discover ways to use their gifts for good in the world. I serve on the boards of several non-profit organizations and have the privilege of leading groups on service experiences around the world. My friends and family joke that my passport is always burning a hole in my pocket, and they aren't wrong! I love to travel, experience new places, meet new people, and I'll try any food you put in front of me. Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World Resort are among my favorite ways to explore because there is always something new to see, do, eat or drink!
About My Family
I share life's greatest adventures with my Disney-loving husband, who introduced me to Walt Disney World Resort on our honeymoon. Disney may have been started by a Mouse, but my Disney experience was started by my spouse! We are running half-marathons in all fifty states, and we have our sights set on hiking Mount Kilimanjaro to celebrate our retirement.
As a mom of two grown daughters who live on opposite U.S. coasts, I know the truth of the saying, "the days are long, and the years are short." I'm grateful that my girls grew up making precious memories to last a lifetime and that they continue to love Walt Disney World Resort vacations as adults. Though our time together is limited due to living apart, we still take every opportunity to travel together as a family and continue to make magical memories together!
About My Disney Experience
My love for Walt Disney World Resort began on my honeymoon and has grown sweeter ever since! I am lucky enough to live just a six-hour road trip away from Walt Disney World, so my annual pass gets a lot of mileage as I explore the new and nostalgic at my home away from home.
Once upon a time, I was a reluctant cruiser but that all changed after my first Disney Cruise Line vacation! Since then, I am always daydreaming about my next voyage! Onboard you will find me enjoying the adult-exclusive areas and activities (ask me about Beverage Seminars and Tastings!), sampling the entire menu of the Rotational Dining venues, posing for pictures with Captain Mickey or First Mate Goofy, and having the best sleep ever in the luxurious Disney Cruise Line staterooms, and so much more.
My affinity for discovery has taken me on Disney Destination adventures to Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line vacations. These magical experiences remind me what it's like as a first-time Guest planning a Disney vacation and help me better assist fellow guests like you in making your Disney vacation dreams come true!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Dec 3, 2024
Hayden from Other (Non US) asked“Hi there, I am on your website trying to book tickets for 30/12/24 for 2 adults and 2 children....... From a quick internet search i understand I have to show my Military ID on the day. Does this mean I have to book online or just show up with out tickets?”Shannon AnsweredHi Hayden,Welcome to planDisney and thank you for your service! You and your family will have a wonderful time celebrating the end of the year at Disneyland Paris, so let me help you get your ticket... - On Dec 1, 2024
Suzi from CT asked“Hi! Online check-in for our 1st Disney Cruise is 12/5. 3 out of the 4 people in our party have their passports, the other will have it by our sail date. For check-in what will I need for the guest w/out the passport and can it be added once it arrives? Ty!”Shannon AnsweredWelcome back to planDisney, Suzi!Can you believe your Disney Cruise Line vacation is just a few weeks away? You must be so excited!I'm glad you are getting everything ready to make your Online... - On Nov 29, 2024
Micala from OH asked“We were gifted a ticket to Disney land Paris and it states needs to be used within the calendar year until 10/13/25. Although we unfortunately can’t make a Europe trip happen in under a year. Are we able to extend the date to 2026? Thanks in advance.”Shannon AnsweredBonjour, Micala!Welcome to planDisney, where it is our pleasure to assist our fellow Guests with their Disney vacation planning questions. The only thing I love more than a good French croissant... - On Nov 28, 2024
Paula from FL asked“Hello! I just traveled on the Disney Wish in November 2024 and was wondering if you could share what brand and style of pillows are used in the veranda (balcony)staterooms?”Shannon AnsweredHi Paula,Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your dreamy question! Is it weird that one of my favorite things about a Disney Cruise Line vacation is how comfy the beds are? If that's weird, I...View Related Videos
- On Nov 27, 2024
Kelly asked“Hi there, we're on the Disney Wish sailing on February 10th 2025. We are on the second seating for dinner. Does this mean we will we miss the fireworks? :( if this is so, is there anything we can do to change that?”Shannon AnsweredAhoy there, Kelly!Thanks for visiting planDisney with your great question. We love to help other Guests with their Disney Cruise Line holidays so let's set sail!As you know, there are two dinner...View Related Videos
