About Me:  I am a stay at home mom who recently switched careers from VP of Human Resources at a financial services firm to VP of Household at an exciting new startup: McNally Inc. I am married to a man who I agreed to go out with after challenging him to keep me laughing for our entire first date. Eight years and two beautiful boys later, my side still hurts! I was born and raised in New York, graduated from Cornell (undergrad) and Columbia (graduate) and currently call a New Jersey Suburb home. I enjoy baking (especially making crazy cupcakes for my son's parties and classes), my role as kindergarten class mom, ice skating and planning vacations for my family and others.

About My Family: I am the proud mom of two beautiful boys, ages 6 and 4, who are often mistaken for twins. My husband and I purchased DVC before having children on a whim, after seeking shelter under a sales kiosk during a summer storm. We were able to take a number of romantic, childless trips prior to their arrival. As my family's self-appointed cheerleader, I regularly seek out creative, if not terribly typical events to celebrate with our Disney vacations. This summer for example, we championed the loss of my 6 year old's front teeth. Our celebration included breakfast with Chip & Dale, a pair who share a similar "dental dilemma!" My boys are fans of all things Mouse. My little guy prides himself on telling his friends that his first Disney trip took place inside his mommy's belly!  

About My Disney Experience: I have been visiting Walt Disney World for 33 of my 35 years. I’ve stayed in every type of accommodation from a tent at Fort Wilderness Campground to a Beach Club Villa. As Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members, we have the wonderful opportunity to travel to the "World" at least two times per year and have also enjoyed Disney's Vero Beach and Hilton Head resorts. I've shared my love of Disney with neighbors, family and even a couple behind me awaiting an oil change! Some of my best planning tidbits have gone to special-needs moms to whom I've suggested take time to enjoy what I have deemed, spontaneous, "Non-Space Mountain Moments", including hula hoops on Main Street USA and dancing water fountains at EPCOT. In addition to an arsenal of planning tips, I believe I offer a unique perspective on how to make Disney an amazing adventure for individuals with a variety of needs and abilities by helping them plan trips that are as magical as they are.

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Other Q&A's from this Panelist

My daughter and I will be dining at CRT for Dinner. Since we are only a party of 2, will this exclude us from getting our picture taken? (Photo package they do)

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As a mother of 2 boys (2 and 5) I wanted to ask your opinion about things to do at WDW for boys. This will be our first time and we will be celebrating our son's 6th b-day. Which breakfast would you suggest for his b-day -Chef Mickey or Lilo/Stitch?

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Can someone tell me what the first haircut experience is like at the barber shop in the Magic Kingdom? My son is 18 months and is ready for his first haircut when we go next week.

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My family booked a Disney vacation. We are staying at the Polynesian Resort. We did not purchase a disney dining plan, but we want to eat at Character Dining. Should I book a dining plan?

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We are taking our first trip to Disney World with our 18 month old daughter in March, would the Animal Kingdom Lodge be a good place to stay for us? She loves Animals!