Well hey friends! I’m Marianne.
Most of you know me as your (not so) cool Disney mom — trucker hat wearin’, Animal Kingdom lovin’, big goof ball mom that has been dragging her little ones to Disney since my youngest was 3 months old. With over 10 trips under our belt, we have learned A LOT, and I’m here to share it with you — the good, the bad (because yes, there’s bad), and all of the magical moments in between. But more than that, I also hope to help inspire you bring that magic home.
Because after all, we are the magic.
Walt didn’t build & imagine Disney World to stress you out.
Disney World came to life to be a place where kids & adults can be happy — whether you see a young child watch the characters they see on screen come to life or an adult reliving magical memories they had as a child. Yes, the Disney we knew & loved as children has changed. But when we shift our attitudes from “there’s always something new to learn” to “this was done to make my trip happier”, that’s when the magic happens. As Walt’s legacy continues, know this — it is meant to make you happy.
My goal here isn’t to make your trip for you or to tell you all of the must-do’s and the little nooks & crannies that are going to make your trip perfect. What you’ll get from me is a simple method & templates to match that can be supplemented with other detailed guides & tips you hear online or from people you know. Disney is supposed to be fun, so let’s make it fun!
After all, these are memories you’ll keep in your heart forever.
A few fun facts about me
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My Favorite Park
Some call me the Animal Kingdom princess, and it’s not for nothing. Animal Kingdom is my favorite park, and no, it’s not a half-day park. Those are fightin’ words around here.
I was a Disney girl.
I grew up vacationing to Walt Disney World. Our very first trip, we were selected as the First Family at Magic Kingdom and got to help the cast members open the park.
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Home reno is my love language.
My husband and I are about to start fully renovating our third home together. It’s another one of my loves other than Disney.
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The Mama of Mama Marianne
Motherhood isn’t the only thing about me, but it’s the most special to me. Both of my beautiful kids have amazing, God-given stories behind their names for a reason. I’m the proudest mom.