My Story
Even though I was born and raised in New York, Disney® has been a BIG part of my life since 1975. My first experience in Walt Disney World® was that year, and I was only two years old. Believe it or not, I still remember loving on my stuffed Dumbo and getting a Tinkerbell figurine. Maybe I hoped that I if I brought her back home to Long Island, she'd share some of her magical pixie dust?!? So began my love of all things Disney®.
Through the years, I watched the Wonderful World of Disney® on television, viewed Disney® movies at the theater, and visited the park with my family. I even attended Grad Nite, as a senior in high school, at the Magic Kingdom! I've watched Walt Disney World® expand and add EPCOT, Disney-MGM Studios (then Disney's Hollywood Studios), and Animal Kingdom to name a few. Seeing the changes over time brings back so many heartfelt memories.
Having lived in Florida, it made sense to purchase annual passes. That's when my trips up to Orlando to see Mickey and Friends exploded. We would stay in hotels on the property for the FULL experience. From the value resorts to the deluxe ones and everything in between, I've been fortunate to stay there on numerous occasions. The full experience is what makes everything so magical!
When I "grew up" and became a mom, I introduced my son to Disney®. From the time he could barely walk, he too has been a fan with one of his first words being, "Pooh," and some of his first steps headed straight to Mickey's open arms. In fact, when I asked him about a high school graduation gift and told him to pick what he wanted, he chose to stay at the Contemporary with a theme park view, time at EPCOT with dining reservations at Le Cellier, and a Backstage Magic Tour. Once again, Disney® blew us away!! This time was so precious to me, and we shared it in the place that we had both grown to love through the years. Not only did we get to celebrate his graduation with quality one-on-one time together, we got to be together at a time when big changes were surrounding us: I was getting remarried about a week later, and he was heading off to college in the fall.
As you can see, Disney® has filled my heart for years, and I hope you will allow me to help you capture the magic in yours as well. It would be my honor to help book your package to Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, Disney Cruise Line®, Adventures by Disney, or Aulani: a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai’i. Whether it's assisting with dining reservations, travel accommodations, or scheduling itineraries, I'm here to make your travel experience one that gives you memories to cherish forever!
** FREE SERVICE ** My assistance in helping create a truly remarkable vacation for you and your family does not cost anything extra. Let me take the hassle and stress of booking accommodations, dining reservations, FastPass+, and so much more for you. I'm ready to send you a free quote today!!
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." ~ Walt Disney
Cheryl Daniel is a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge and has attained a special
knowledge of Disney Destinations.