Shonette H, Ohio
- 4/20/2025
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 Apr 20, 2025
Joseph from PA asked“what is the best way to get from the airport to our hotel with a party of 8? i understand that the Magical Express is no longer in service . ”Shonette AnsweredHi there, Joseph, and welcome to our little Neverland that we call planDisney. Let's sprinkle a little pixie dust on your question because before you know it, you'll be flying like Peter Pan to The... - On Apr 20, 2025
Kathryn from WI asked“Do gift cards have an expiration date?”Shonette AnsweredWelcome to planDisney, Kathryn! What a fantastic question! I absolutely love collecting Disney Gift Cards, even more than Winnie the Pooh loves honey! They are always the perfect gift! Woo-hoo-hoo! I... - On Apr 20, 2025
Teresa from NY asked“When will the food and wine festival be held this year”Shonette AnsweredHello Teresa. Welcome to planDisney.What a delicious question! My mouth is watering just thinking about the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! It's a taste of Italy, a touch of Mexico, and... - On Apr 20, 2025
Tiffany from IL asked“Just tell us wjen to come to do the halloween party or festivities. Anytime in October”Shonette AnsweredHello Tiffany, and welcome to planDisney with your fa-boo-lous question! Oh, there is something special about spending time at Walt Disney World Resort during The Most Wonderful Time of the fear!I... - On Apr 18, 2025
We asked our panelists…“my daughters birthday is on September 11 and I'm trying to get information on how we can win a stay at Cinderellas castle. I'm single parent and she's always been my princess and I want to be able to give a her a wonderful 15 bday”Shonette AnsweredHi, and welcome to planDisney. I'm so happy you stopped by with your question! A birthday celebration is always special, but celebrating in The Most Magical Place on Earth is truly enchanting. The...
