Mandy D, Louisiana
- 9/1/2025
About Me
Hey, y'all! I'm a Disney-loving wife, mom and Physical Therapist, and when I'm not working with my extraordinary patients, you can find me having family living room dance parties, sipping coffee or a margarita on my front porch, or planning our next magical Disney vacation. Everyone who knows me knows that I am a Disney superfan, and it's a crown that I proudly wear. There is no shame in my Disney game, and I love sporting Disney bags, jewelry and apparel 365 days per year.
One of my favorite things to do on a Disney vacation is explore the amenities, details, storytelling and magic within my Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. At home, one of my favorite things to do is host parties and get-togethers, so let's get this planning party started! I'm thrilled to have you as a guest and serve you as a 2025 planDisney panelist.
About My Family
My family consists of two proud moms and a kind-hearted, book-loving, thrill-seeking theater kid. We are a loving little trio of Disney besties. In fact, we call ourselves "The Three Caballeros," because "no matter where he goes, the one, two, and three goes; we're always together." We love big, play hard, and believe in magic and the power of imagination. We love spending time reminiscing about our past Disney vacations and getting excited about our next magical adventure together.
I am lucky in love and have the world's greatest wife, who loves Disney almost as much as I do. Almost. We were happily married in New York City in 2012, joyfully became parents in 2013, and excitedly became Disney Vacation Club Members and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders in 2015. Every day, our love for each other and this pixie-dusted life grows.
About My Disney Experience
My wife and I took our daughter on her first trip to Walt Disney World Resort when she was only 10 months old. People had told us that she was too young to appreciate it, but boy, were they wrong! She absolutely beamed, and her eyes twinkled in awe. She reached out to every character she saw, squealed with excitement, and twirled her little hands and feet with delight. Seeing the magic through her little eyes brought tears to mine, and like a bolt out of the blue, I was hooked. My wife and I were enchanted, and we knew that we wanted to return to the magic time and time again. Our Disney Vacation Club Membership has made that dream a reality for us, and we return to the Most Magical Place on Earth four times per year.
Walt Disney said, "We believed in our idea - a family park where parents and children could have fun, together," and that is exactly what Walt Disney World Resort is to my family. Our Disney Vacation Club Membership is our guarantee that our next magical Disney vacation is always just around the riverbend, and I can't wait for the next adventure!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Aug 28, 2025
Shannon from NV asked“If I want to book a dvc room for cash how can i”Mandy AnsweredHi there, Shannon! Welcome to planDisney!Since you want to book a room at one of the Disney Vacation Club Resorts, your planning is off to a practically perfect start! With the spacious... - On Aug 28, 2025
Karine from FL asked“Can you change hotels once you have booked? (I am more than 60 days out still) My preferred resort wasn't available, but is now.”Mandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, Karine! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney.I'm so happy to hear that you have a magical adventure at the Most Magical Place on Earth just around the riverbend, and... - On Aug 28, 2025
Mary from VA asked“I'm going to WDW this December. I will have yo rent a wheelchair, but would like to also carry my cane to help with transfers. I will be making some dinner reservations--Cinderella's castle and the Land Grille. Are these accessible? Thank you.”Mandy AnsweredHey there, Mary! Welcome back to planDisney, and thank you for stopping by with such a great question! If you're anything like me, the dining experiences are a big part of the fun and magic of a Walt... - On Aug 17, 2025
Joanna from ME asked“I have an All Star resort reservation booked am I able to use the pool at another resort during my stay?”Mandy AnsweredHey there, hi there, ho there, Joanna! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney.One of my favorite things about staying at a Disney Resort Hotel is the oh-so-fun pool. Rope dropping the theme...View Related Videos
- On Aug 16, 2025
Penny from NC asked“Hi, I bought a Florida resident annual pass but never received the e gift card? I checked my junk/ spam folder and nothing. Thanks”Mandy AnsweredHiya, Penny! Welcome to planDisney, and welcome to the Passholder family! Is there anything better than being a Walt Disney World Passholder and knowing that you can return to the magic time and time...