Catherine T, Virginia
- 1/20/2026
About Me
Welcome fellow incurable adventurers! I’m Catherine, a lifelong Disney enthusiast living in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. As a public defender, I spend my days in the courtroom going head to head with prosecutors much like the infamous J. Thaddeus Toad, Esquire. In my free time, I aspire to Mr. Toad’s more whimsical side, taking my family on wild rides to Disney destinations near and far! I especially love sailing with Disney Cruise Line because it provides the perfect combination of pixie dust with opportunities to explore ports of call around the world.
About My Family
My husband and I have been married since 2016 and have one son. I knew that I was a true Disney mom when our then 4-year-old son immediately recognized “One Little Spark” as the song from the Journey Into Imagination with Figment ride at EPCOT during a round of Disney Tunes Trivia aboard the Disney Fantasy. When he then began asking which “deck” we were going to any time he rode an elevator after that trip, I knew we would be frequent cruisers. He may be a few years older now, but his love for Disney vacations continues to extend to both land and sea, where his favorite activities include riding the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and playing miniature golf on Goofy's Sports Deck.
About My Disney Experience
Disney vacations have been my favorite escapes from reality since I first visited the Walt Disney World Resort at 6-years-old in 1995. My parents and I stayed at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter, where I bravely conquered the pool’s giant sea serpent tongue slide. Even though I only had the opportunity to visit the parks a few times growing up, I knew that there was something incredibly special about staying inside the “Disney bubble.” Years later, my husband and I spent our honeymoon at that very same resort and began the first of our many Disney travels together. After our first sailing aboard the Disney Magic in January 2017, I became hooked on Disney Cruise Line and have been sailing away as much as possible since then. I’m now living my Disney childhood dreams as a Platinum Castaway Club member, Disney Vacation Club member, and Walt Disney World Annual Passholder.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Jan 12, 2026
Cristina from FL asked“What time is it available on the day you can start making itinerary reservations on DCL? What time zone? Does it open at 12:01 on that day? Same for the first day you are eligible to check in?”Catherine AnsweredAhoy, Cristina! Thanks for bringing your Disney Cruise Line question to planDisney. Just like Cinderella, you need to listen for when the clock strikes midnight Eastern Time (EST) because that is the... - On Jan 12, 2026
Linda from AR asked“When can you sign up for BBB on a cruise?”Catherine AnsweredAhoy, Linda! Thanks for bringing your question over to planDisney about Disney Cruise Line’s transformative Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (BBB) experiences for kids.Every member of the Disney fleet... - On Jan 12, 2026
Walter from A asked“What is the best month to take the disney cruiseship from Florida?”Catherine AnsweredAhoy, Walter! Welcome to planDisney and thanks so much for your question. I would argue that it’s always a good time to sail aboard Disney Cruise Line, but let me see if I can give you a few... - On Jan 11, 2026
Debra from TX asked“How do I book a cruise from Texas to Mexico sometime during the last two weeks of February 2027 for five nights?”Catherine AnsweredAhoy, Debra! Welcome to planDisney and the beginning of your adventure to where magic meets the sea. I’m happy to help you identify cruises that meet your exact specifications.You will be happy... - On Jan 11, 2026
Alexis from VA asked“Will more dates for a Hawaiian or Australian cruise be posted for 2027?? When would that be??”Catherine AnsweredAhoy, Alexis! Thanks for bringing your Disney Cruise Line question over to planDisney. I’m happy to help a fellow Virginian out with all of your Disney cruise planning needs.Unfortunately,...