Tami M, Colorado
- 10/31/2025
About Me
I’m a wife and mom to two teenagers who are growing up way too fast, which makes me even more grateful for all the Walt Disney World family vacation memories we have made throughout the years. I am that (crazy!) uber planner who creates multiple tab spreadsheets with color-coded highlights to track all the practically perfect details for our next Disney trip. Having a magical countdown with your kiddos is half the fun! Now I get to help you maximize the pixie-dust on your vacation, too!
About My Family
My husband and I met at a convention in Colorado over 20 years ago, and I quickly figured out I had met the mountain-loving man of my dreams. He serves as an Airport Operations Manager and firefighter for ARFF (Airport Rescue and Firefighting), and is always willing to go with the flow when it comes to my enthusiastic travel planning. My teenagers are five years apart in age but are amazing friends, and share their love of Disney. My daughter is my ride or die, cry together during fireworks, rope-drop-until-close Disney kindred spirit! My younger son has reached the age where he’s up for any thrill ride, and I’m totally here for it.
For my family, “the mountains are calling, and I must go” equally represents our surrounding Colorado beauty, and our love of blasting off on Space Mountain! Adventure is out there, and we embrace it every chance we get.
When it comes to planning your family's trip, I'm eager to help! And I'm happy to share tips on navigating Walt Disney World plans when your kids have a big age gap or are in varying life stages, with different interests. With a little creativity, we even navigated a multiple year stretch where our timid child refused to experience ANY dark attractions, even mild ones in Fantasyland. There's always fun to be had and magical memories to be made at a Disney resort, no matter your age or preferences!
About My Disney Experience
Once I had a family of my own, a wonderful new era of Disney World vacations began. Since my kids were born, we've taken annual trips to Walt Disney World Resort as a family. Sometimes with the grandparents in tow, too! RunDisney even inspired this non-runner to train for my first half marathon, which was a multi-generation girls trip packed with wonderful core memories. I understand how critical selecting perfect dates, taking advantage of special offers, having park touring strategies, and including magical touches like a character dining reservation can contribute to the best possible Disney vacation for your family. I'd love to help you make some magical memories!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Oct 28, 2025
Theresa from MD askedI'm starting to plan an aunt/nephew trip as a graduation gift, and it'll his first visit as a teenager! I know he's excited for all the new thrill rides since his last trip, but any recommendations for fun dining or other activities for a teen?Tami AnsweredHiya Theresa, and welcome back to planDisney! I'm so happy you are here, and I'd be honored to contribute some pixie-dust to your magical aunt-and-nephew Disney World trip. Wooo hooo!It made my heart... - On Oct 27, 2025
Joy from LA askedWhat if I reschedule a resort/dining package no tickets a few days beforeTami AnsweredHiya Joy! Welcome back to planDisney, and may I say you have a very lovely name. It just doesn't surprise me one bit that you are a Disney fan!Life can keep us on a roller coaster at times, so it's...View Related Videos - On Oct 27, 2025
Sheriann from FL askedIf i already have a redemption card that has a balance, how do i add rewards $$ that the card without replacing the $$ already in the card. It says reload with new rewards $$ but t it’s not clear if it will add onto the balance on there or not.Tami AnsweredHello Sheriann,Welcome to planDisney! Thanks so much for visiting us with your great question, I just love using my Disney Visa Card to earn reward dollars. You'll be arriving at Walt Disney World...View Related Videos - On Oct 26, 2025
Peter from MA askedI have 3 tickets purchased through AAA. When I try to make a park reservation, it says my tickets do not require a reservation. What happens if the park has reached capacity?Tami AnsweredHello Peter,Welcome to planDisney, and thanks for visiting us with your question today. Although I have not personally used Disney World theme park tickets from AAA, I have researched AAA Disney... - On Oct 26, 2025
Tessa from MS askedCan I use the 2025 “bounce back” deal at shades of green?Tami AnsweredHiya Tessa, and welcome to planDisney! Thank you for sending your question in to us today.How wonderful that you're planning a stay at Walt Disney World next Spring. That's my absolute favorite time...View Related Videos