About Me:
Born in South Philadelphia longer ago than I care to admit, I moved to Jersey when I was 12. Still a Philly girl at heart, I know the meaning of “Whiz Witout,” what a “Mummer” is and where to get a good cannoli. I am a freelance writer and count several military units and an ambassador among my clients. A total domestic goddess, I have a take-out menu collection the size of a phone book and I am a magician at hiding clutter when company comes!
About My Family: My husband and I are celebrating our 23rd year together! We have three daughters ages 20, 11 and 7. Jim is a retired senior IT professional with a well-known computer software company, as well as a low vision survivor. My college kid is closing in on her degree in Business Management with an eye towards a law career . My fifth grader is an aspiring actress with the best laugh of anyone on the planet. The seven year old delights in telling knock knock jokes, packing her stuff to go to Disney World (even when we don't have a trip planned!) and she ensures that I don’t get comfortable on the sofa watching television and eating bon-bons. We love to travel and have been to nearly every state in the United States, 8 European countries and the Caribbean.
About My Disney Experience: My husband and I honeymooned at Disney World and have been hooked ever since. Living in Orlando for several years, we visited the theme parks at least three times weekly. As my family’s Disney expert, I have planned vacations for celebrations of every kind and for family members requiring special assistance, like my low vision survivor husband and my wheelchair-bound father. After losing 150 pounds through gastric bypass surgery, I now assist family and friends dining with special dietary needs. We have a family with a big military history, and I've really enjoyed planning special reunion celebrations for the families who have been separated by military commitment.
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Other Q&A's from this Panelist
My son will be turning one 4 days after we leave Disney World but we will officially be celebrating his birthday on this trip. When it comes to birthday Fast Passes, do you have to use them on the actual birthday? Are they by purchase only?
- Asked by Melanie on 5/21/2013
Hi, Melanie! I may be confused about your questions, so if I answer incorrectly, please send me another question so that I can do this thing right!
Birthday FastPasses are not currently offered at Walt Disney World. They were part of...
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- Answered by Anna S., NJ
What age is considered to be a "tween"?
- Asked by Miranda on 5/21/2013
Hi, Miranda! Tweens are usually the kids who have hit the double digits in age, but haven't hit their teen years - usually the ages of 10, 11, and 12. I know when my now 12 year old daughter hit nine, she called herself a "tween" as soon...
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- Answered by Anna S., NJ
What are the best dining options at Magic Kingdom?
- Asked by Sylina on 5/19/2013
Hi, Sylina! I guess the answer to this question depends on what type of dining experiences you are looking for, and what your family preferences are. I will run down a few of our family's favorite dining experiences at the Magic...
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- Answered by Anna S., NJ
how big of a group to get discounts
- Asked by diane from WI on 5/18/2013
Hi, Diane! This sounds like a family reunion in the making! Most of the group discounts begin to kick in when you book 10 rooms. This includes things like hotel room discounts and group rate theme park tickets. Groups also...
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- Answered by Anna S., NJ
My husband and I are starting to plan a trip in January 2014 but it does not seem that we book a hotel that far out. When will Jan 2014 rates be out?
- Asked by Tucker on 5/17/2013
Hi, Tucker! You can book a room only reservation up to 499 days in advance, but you may have to do it by calling in if the online system isn't updated. You can make the reservation by calling 407-W-DISNEY or 407-934-7639.
A room rate...
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- Answered by Anna S., NJ
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