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!
watch Marisol's video
Other Q&A's from this Panelist
We are cruising on the Dream for a 3 night Bahama trip. Searched all over the DCL website for information regarding onboard shopping but only found information for the Wonder and Magic. I find it hard to believe there is nothing for the Dream!
- Asked by Michael from CA on 12/22/2012

Hi there Michael!
You are correct! There is a lot of great shopping onboard the gorgeous Disney Dream!
You'll find Mickey's Mainsail on Deck 3 where you can purchase Disney and Disney Cruise Line merchandise, i.e., clothes,...
read more
- Answered by Marisol L., FL
My 7 yo dd & I are headed on our first Disney cruise aboard the Magic. Is the big slide free & do we have to buy a soda card or is it included? Is there anywhere on the ship where she can cartwheel and do kickovers without hurting someone? She's a
- Asked by Jen from PA on 12/18/2012

Hi Jen,
How awesome that you are going on the beautiful Disney Magic! That ship is my home away from home! My family and I have sailed on it four times, and just never get tired of it!
There are no soda cards for sale...
read more
- Answered by Marisol L., FL
Sailing on the Fantasy March 16th, 2013. This cruise is our Christmas present and both grandparents and parent's anniversary . Have read about sea lice. Should we take special sunscreen?
- Asked by Kate from TX on 12/23/2012

Hi Kate!
I'm so excited to hear that you'll be sailing on the magnificent Disney Fantasy! What fun you and your family will have!
I'll be honest with you, I've sailed with Disney Cruise Line numerous times, to many sunny places,...
read more
- Answered by Marisol L., FL
Hi--We've been on the Dream before. However, because my son's b-day is in Jan., it's always chilly. He likes to sail little opti sailboats and has a tank top type wetsuit. Will he be allowed to ride the aquaduck with a wetsuit on (so he doesn't freeze)?
- Asked by Larisa from FL on 12/16/2012

Hi Larisa!
Yes, he will be allowed to ride the AquaDuck in his wetsuit. Remember, you sit inside a small raft, so what he's wearing won't be an issue. In fact, I think it's a great idea! Also, if the water temperature falls...
read more
- Answered by Marisol L., FL
I'm going on a cruise in April and my daughter's birthday will be on the cruise. I'd like to figure out how to get a small cake made or something for her while we are eating the night of her birthday. How would I do this?
- Asked by Autumn from LA on 12/14/2012

Hello Autumn,
I love celebrating special occasions onboard a Disney ship! You can definitely order a cake to be delivered to your dining room on the evening of your choice. Please note that the order has to be in at least 7 days...
read more
- Answered by Marisol L., FL