Disney Vacation Tips
Learn about a Walt Disney World® vacation from a very special panel of advisors. This exciting question-and-answer forum offers practical advice from everyday people who have "been-there-and-done-that."
These "Moms" have been selected to be panelists because they have demonstrated an excellent knowledge of Walt Disney World® Resort. Being familiar with the Theme Parks, Resort hotels, dining and entertainment, shopping, and recreational activities, they can offer the help and tips you need to make your vacation planning a snap.
Explore with a few of our featured panelists below:
These "Moms" have been selected to be panelists because they have demonstrated an excellent knowledge of Walt Disney World® Resort. Being familiar with the Theme Parks, Resort hotels, dining and entertainment, shopping, and recreational activities, they can offer the help and tips you need to make your vacation planning a snap.
Explore with a few of our featured panelists below:

Ca'Sandra P., GA
I am a Disney freak and a true southern princess! I live in Atlanta with my beloved husband and two small children. Family and friends know that our vacations consist of trips to Walt Disney World.
About Me:
I am a Disney freak and a true southern princess! I live in Atlanta with my beloved husband and two small children. My professional career involves working in outreach with a national non-profit. When I am not traveling for work, you will find me spending time with my family, reading, volunteering or planning our next Walt Disney World vacation. There is not a day that goes by that I'm not thinking about my next vacation to see the Mouse. One might say that I'm infatuated with Walt Disney World.
About My Family:
My husband and I are the proud parents to two beautiful children; a 4-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son. My husband is a computer analyst and is a Disney fan. My daughter, Madison, has taken after me and acquired a love for all things Disney. My son, Landon, is starting to recognize Mickey Mouse and does a happy dance anytime he's watching the Disney Channel. Both children took trips to Walt Disney World before they could say their first words.
About My Disney Experience:
Family and friends know that our vacations consist of trips to Walt Disney World. My love for Disney began when my parents took me on my first trip in 1987. I know what it is like to visit Disney without children as well as being pregnant and breastfeeding with an infant. I have learned how to successfully manage and tour Walt Disney World with baby gear and strollers. Being at Walt Disney World allows me to be a kid again, immersing in all the magical pixie dust while tuning out the real world.
Bernie E., MD
I am an engineer with NASA. I have been married for 17 years to my wife Laura and we have two young boys. At home, I'm known as the "Disney Guy" and I've enjoyed helping people plan their Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and Disneyland vacations.
About Me:
My name is Bernie and I am a communications systems engineer with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). I was born in Taiwan and have lived in Japan, Germany, California, Florida, Ohio, Maryland, and New York. I have traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe but without a doubt, my favorite place on Earth is Walt Disney World. When not lending a hand to help family and friends plan their Disney vacations, I enjoy spending time with my family. I also volunteer at my sons' school and with scouting.
About My Family:
I am the proud father of two awesome boys who love to travel and explore, ages 7 and 12. My beautiful wife Laura enjoys volunteering at our children' school and at our church. Laura and I have been married for 17 years and we have managed to take one or two family trips each year to Walt Disney World. Some of our best family memories have happened when we were at a Disney Park or sailing aboard the Disney Cruise Line. Seeing the magic of Disney through our kids' eyes has given us a tremendous amount of joy over the years.
About My Disney Experience:
I have visited Walt Disney World more than 100 times and have traveled to Disneyland more than 50 times. Most of those visits have been solo trips for only a day or even a few hours, but I've also done romantic trips with just my wife, family trips with my children, trips with extended family, and multi-family trips to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, and plenty of holidays. My family and I have enjoyed dining in outstanding restaurants throughout Walt Disney World but our favorite dining experiences are Disney Character Dining. We have stayed at all levels of Disney resorts – Value, Moderate and Deluxe. My favorite resort is the Wilderness Lodge, because I love the theme and arriving at the Magic Kingdom via a small boat from the Lodge is a magical experience. At home, I'm known as the "Disney Guy" and I have helped many people plan their trips.
Marisol L., FL
Magic Kingdom still takes my breath away, but my favorite place to be is on a Disney ship looking at the horizon and breathing in that crisp, clean ocean air! I love planning Disney vacations for others and making sure it's more than they dreamed.
About Me:
When I first learned about the Moms Panel, my heart skipped a beat and that sparkling, effervescent feeling I get thinking about all things Disney started flowing through my veins. I imagine that Cinderella felt just like this on her way to THE BALL! This is an opportunity for me to give something back to Disney as a way of demonstrating my love, appreciation and obsession for the most magical place on Earth. I'm in debt to Disney for the priceless, unmeasurable happiness and memories it has given me. Faith, trust and pixie dust.... forever.
About My Family:
I am the mom to two wonderful, funny kids. One of my purposes in life is to raise Disney freaks to carry on my obsession. I knew I had achieved that when my daughter named her brother after a Disney Prince. I married my highschool sweetheart and we've lived happily ever after celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary on our 3rd Disney cruise!
About My Disney Experience:
My dad loved Disney World and would take me and my sisters there every Summer from the time it opened its doors until he passed away in 1978. He passed on his love of all things "mouse" and I'm working on doing the same for my kids. Over the years I've been to the parks hundreds of times, stayed at their resorts and have sailed on three Disney cruises. I still have so much to do and I plan to do it even if it's with an oxygen tank, in a wheelchair with grandkids pushing me... just like my mom did!




