Rana M, Michigan
- 1/15/2026
About Me
Hi, from Michigan, I’m Rana! I wear many Mickey Ears: stay-at-home mom, wife, writer, content creator, PTO President, but my favorite role is “magic maker”! Creating magical moments that my family can look back on fondly is what I Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Do-Best! I’ve been known to host magical movie nights complete with yummy treats to match the theme (Gingerbread Wookie Cookies for Star Wars movie night, anyone?) and recreate some of our favorite Disney Cruise Line dishes (still working on that Churro Mickey Waffle recipe!). As a meticulous, hyper-organized, Disney lover, your girl loves a good checklist, especially when there are Disney vacation to-do lists that fill up my digital planner. Other hobbies that add magic to my life are reading, journaling, cooking and sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line as often as I can!
About My Family
My fellow Disney-afficionado husband and I have two daughters who love Disney as much as we do. He’s a pharmacist who agrees that Vitamin Sea aboard a Disney cruise has remedial properties! We especially love that Disney Cruise Line allows us to feel like adults on vacation and not just parents taking their kids on vacation—as there are many adult-only experiences onboard that allow us to reconnect. (The best date nights are on a Disney cruise at sea in my magically humble opinion!) Our tween daughters have grown up on board Disney Cruise Line since they were babies and could practically give their own guided tours. Recently, they have started giving unofficial guided tours for our extended family members as we take many multigenerational Disney cruises. When we're not cruising with Disney (or giving unofficial guided tours) we're deep in the trenches of sports practices, piano classes, school events, family movie nights, Friday night bake-offs and love discovering all the fun offerings around our local Metro Detroit hometown.
About My Disney Experience
For us, it was all started by a mouse, who once showed us that the perfect family vacation does indeed exist! The first time I sailed on a Disney cruise I was blown away by the magical moments onboard as well as the ease (and actual fun?!) of traveling with our then babies. This encouraged us to visit Walt Disney World Resort a few months later, and through many multigenerational trips that followed, we discovered that Disney vacations are the perfect trips with grandparents, siblings, cousins and friends because there’s something fun for everyone! Another reason we came down with the 'Disney Bug' is because my family has a dietary restriction and, whether on a Disney cruise or in a Disney Park, we’ve always felt included and accommodated to, which we’re so appreciative to Disney for. Later, during a Land and Sea adventure out of San Diego, we visited Disneyland Resort, and discovered that Land and Sea vacations are our favorite, and the only way to make a perfect Disney cruise even more perfect! Since that first Disney cruise, we’ve made many core memories, had many multigenerational adventures, and proudly continue to raise our family in the most magical places.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Jan 14, 2026
Kristin from NE asked“What movies are currently (January 2026) showing on the Disney Fantasy (Bahamas)? And, are movies shown throughout the day, or only at certain times?”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Kristin! It’s my pleasure to welcome you to planDisney! Your cruise on the beautiful Disney Fantasy is right on the horizon! You must be so excited! I’m also setting sail this... - On Jan 7, 2026
Michelle from VIC asked“Hi. I am booked on the Adventure with main dining. 2 friends have also booked and we want to eat together, but they have late dining. If we link our reservations & they waitlist main dining will that help them be moved, or will they move us to late?”Rana AnsweredHi there, Michelle! I’m so honored to welcome you to planDisney! First of all, let me tell you how excited I am that you’re going to be sailing on board the brand new Disney Adventure!... - On Jan 7, 2026
Adella from GA asked“Is there an optional formal night on the Bahamas 4 night cruuse Feb 23 - 27 on the Disney Wish?”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Adella! Welcome aboard, planDisney! I’m excited that you’re going to be sailing on board the Disney Wish! The Disney Wish holds a very special place in my heart, and I'll...View Related Videos
- On Jan 7, 2026
Morgan from UT asked“I'm trying to plan our flights for our San Diego, What time can we get on and off the boat?”Rana AnsweredAhoy there, Morgan! It’s my pleasure to welcome you to planDisney! I’m so excited that you’re going to be sailing on a Baja Cruise from San Diego! I’ve sailed this itinerary... - On Jan 6, 2026
Gail asked“I am trying to plan a short cruise for my family,there will be children up to 13 years of age, and s young as 2- everyone has differnet vacation times/so I am trying to figure oout a best time to plan- and what cruise to plan for ?March-April vs Christmas”Rana AnsweredAhoy, Gail! Welcome to planDisney! I’m happy to walk you through finding a Disney cruise to fit your family's needs. I have much experience planning multigenerational cruises, and am glad to...