Shonette H, Ohio
- 6/5/2025
About Me
Hi there! I'm Shonette, a Midwest girl from the Buckeye state whose heart resides in The Most Magical Place on Earth! The first time I climbed aboard a Doom Buggy, this foolish mortal found home, and I'm always ready to "hurry baaaack" to my happy place! I wear the ears of wife, mom, Gigi, event planner, and work in education. As an out-of-state Annual Passholder, my equally Disney-obsessed husband and I often fly in for long weekend trips to relax in our favorite Resort hotels and eat at our favorite EPCOT restaurant--Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria! I love dessert parties, DOLE Whips, and the piano music at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. My family is my world, and our vacation memories are priceless. Being an empty-nester with adult children and preschool granddaughters means I plan a wide variety of magical trips. So, if you need help planning an adult-only getaway, a holiday extravaganza, or a trip with little Mouseketeers, I'll be your host----your planDisney host, ready to guide you to a magical vacation!
About My Family
Let me introduce you to The Most Magical Family on Earth! My Disney-loving crew resides in a tiny little town outside Dayton, Ohio. Still, you'll find us spending spare weekends, holidays, and "very merry unbirthdays" with Mickey Mouse and his pals! In middle school, I played the role of Snow White in our school musical, and I knew one day, my actual Prince Charming would come. Luckily, I found him in high school, and we've been happily married for over 30 years. We have a motto for our marriage, "Life is too short--so have nothing but FUN!" Our family includes a son who is a physics teacher, a talented pastry chef daughter, and a son-in-law who is a dedicated nurse. The happiest part about this magical family is our two preschool granddaughters, who lovingly call me Gigi. They've already inherited my enthusiasm for taking pixie-dusted vacations, and often, you'll find them using their vivid imaginations, packing their little suitcases, and pretending to hop on a plane to Walt Disney World Resort.
About My Disney Experience
My fairytale with Walt Disney World Resort began over three decades ago when my prince charming husband and I embarked on a once-upon-a-time honeymoon. Since then, I've been completely captivated by the enchanting magic of Disney, and my life's storybook is filled with the tales of raising my children on pixie dust through toddler days, holidays, graduations, and wedding celebrations. Now, I'm continuing this magical journey with my granddaughters. My favorite thing about a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is that every visit brings something new, and it's become my family's tradition to do two new things every time we visit. Walt Disney World Resort is our home, but we also love visiting The Happiest Place on Earth to experience the epic world of Avengers Campus! Walt Disney's enchanting lands have been a significant part of my life's story, and becoming a planDisney panelist is a dream come true, allowing me to share my love for magical vacations!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Jun 4, 2025
Kimberly from NC asked“What are check in and check out times at Disney Resorts?”Shonette AnsweredGreetings Kimberly, and welcome to planDisney! Do you want to build a snowman? I'm just kidding because we don't have time for that because today is like Coronation Day! The day you've planned for...View Related Videos
- On Jun 4, 2025
M from FL asked“What can we do as a special treat for our 20th wedding anniversary to make our 3 night trip extra special but cant afford to break the bank! It would be just 2 adults in walt disney world. We are booked for Coronado Springs Tower”Shonette AnsweredHi M. Welcome to planDisney with your Once Upon A Time question. I'm so happy you've stopped by so I can be part of your fairytale story. Let me first say happy 20th anniversary! What a wonderful...View Related Videos
- On Jun 1, 2025
Heidi from NJ asked“Hi! We are staying offsite for our visit this July. We'd like to Rope Drop EPCOT through the International Gateway. Where should we park for the day? Could we park at one of the Skyliner resorts?”Shonette AnsweredHiya Heidi! Welcome to planDisney! Hearing that you have a magical vacation planned this summer has me smiling from Mickey ear to Mickey ear! Sometimes, like Aladdin, you need to escape the hustle... - On Jun 1, 2025
Kan from MI asked“I have a question about the Disney World Resort Hotel Waterpark admission during the check-in day benefit. If I stay at the All-Star Sport Resort Hotel later this summer, will I receive the free Disney Water admission on my check-in day?”Shonette AnsweredHi there, Kan! Welcome to planDisney! I love to hear that you are planning a visit to Walt Disney World later this summer. You'll be arriving when so many magical offers are available. Like the 101...View Related Videos - On May 30, 2025
John from PA asked“My wife and I will be celebrating 30 years next November, but we won’t be able to come until Jan 2027. Can we still take advantage of any discounts or specials that we might have enjoyed if we were able to come in November 2026? This is a surprise!!”Shonette AnsweredHi there, John. Welcome to planDisney. Look at you planning a surprise anniversary trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth for your wife! This is a very "Prince Charming" gesture, and I'm happy to...View Related Videos