
Cindy A, Louisiana
- 1/25/2023
About Me
About My Family
About My Disney Experience
It all started in 1981, when both Walt Disney World and I turned 10! Yep, that’s right great things happened in 1971. I remember running from a rainstorm to realize we had inadvertently stepped into The Haunted Mansion line. One ride changed everything. I was enamored with special effects and the wonder of “How’d they do that?" The pristine streets, detail and fantasy captured my imagination, and I was enthralled. But seeing my childhood love, Donald Duck, pass on float sealed the deal.
While I didn’t visit the park till adulthood many years later, my love for Disney movies, specials and merchandise only grew with age. I obviously never outgrew my Disney phase. Then I met my creative, talented, animated loving artist soulmate and we connected on everything Disney. Trips became so frequent that becoming Annual Passholders just made sense. Oddly enough, my husband and I took up running in our 40’s and discovered runDisney. We have completed every race offered at Walt Disney World Resort, including the Dopey Challenge, which encompasses a 5k, 10K, half marathon and full marathon in 4 consecutive days, totaling 48.6 Magical Miles.
Our latest Disney adventure has been becoming Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members with a home property of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. We had the pleasure of visiting Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, in Oahu, Hawaii, and fell in love with the detail and respect of the local Hawaiian culture.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Jan 25, 2023
David from CO askedIf we purchase preferred parking at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom how far is the walk to the park entrance? And for comparison, how far is the ride share (Uber or Lyft) drop off? Cindy AnsweredHi David! Welcome to planDisney.You are only a few days from catching The World's Most Magical Celebration before it concludes at the end of March. I gather you want to be close to parks to join the...View Related Videos - On Jan 24, 2023
Ellen from AL askedDoes Restaurantosaurus still put kids meals in sand buckets now that they’re giving out books? Thank you!Cindy AnsweredHi Ellen! Welcome back to planDisney.Your wild adventure at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is only a few days away. I was so excited to catch the full Festival of the Lion King and revamped...View Related Videos - On Jan 23, 2023
Katie from SD askedCan you explain how family style dining works at restaurants such as Chef Mickey's and Tusker House? We have 4 adults, a 1 year old and a 3 year old. I am thinking we can order for the 3 year old off of the kids menu and the 1 year old shares.Cindy AnsweredHi Katie! Welcome to planDisney.Oh Boy! Let's talk about dining at Walt Disney World Resort. This is definitely one of my favorite topics to cover at the house of the mouse. Do not forget, you have...View Related Videos - On Jan 23, 2023
Jacob from FL askedMy parents are visiting and staying in a resort, my wife and I are passholders and I was wondering after linking their reservation to our account, will we also be able to get the early lightning lane so we all have the same time?Cindy AnsweredHi Jacob! Welcome to planDisney.Sounds like a family outing to The World's Most Magical Celebration is only a few days away! Be sure to stay late and catch the soon-to-be-retired nighttime...View Related Videos - On Jan 23, 2023
Erin from ON askedAre coffee pods provided and replenished throughout one's stay in Port Orleans Riverside rooms? Cindy AnsweredHi Erin! Welcome to planDisney.How exciting! You can count on one hand the number of days until you arrive at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside. I recently stayed at this resort. The grounds...View Related Videos