Beth S, Illinois
- 12/31/2018
About Me
I adore being a wife to my husband and stay-at-home mom to my superhero son with special needs. Whether it be drinking hot chocolate from my favorite Disney Cruise Line mug, driving around town in my minivan with personalized Disney license plates or reading a book snuggled under a fleece blanket from our most recent Disney Cruise, I love incorporating a bit (okay, a LOT) of Disney magic into each day! Besides planning for and daydreaming about future Disney Cruise Line cruises, I enjoy reading, working out, watching movies and going out to dinner with friends and family. I can't wait to answer your questions and help you plan your Disney Cruise Line vacation of a lifetime!
About My Family
My love and appreciation for my family is the heart and soul of who I am as a person. Having a Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding with my "first mate" in life and setting sail on our transatlantic honeymoon cruise aboard the Disney Magic was the perfect way to begin our lives together! We are proud parents to our little Mouseketeer who has intractable epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Through countless doctor visits, daily therapy sessions and medication changes, our son never forgets to "just keep swimming" no matter how challenging his days are. When he was an infant, we couldn't wait to take him on his first land and sea Disney vacation. He now loves rolling through the parks in his wheelchair or being on the deck of a Disney Cruise ship taking in all the sights and sounds!
About My Disney Experience
I've been visiting the Walt Disney World Resort since I was a little girl and my love for planning family vacations came from my dad. I have fond memories of walking through the parks wearing a fanny pack stuffed with our pre-printed schedule of rides and restaurants for every day of the trip, along with my pink highlighter! After each ride, I'd highlight it "completed" and we'd race to the next one. Since then, I've had many incredible memories and trips to the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort. I'm also a two-time Disney College Program alumna and have completed nine runDisney races. However, nothing compares to the happiness I feel when setting sail on a Disney Cruise Line (DCL) cruise with my family. We've sailed on 14 DCL cruises (and counting) on all four ships! Although I've since traded in my pre-printed schedule of activities and fanny pack for a smart phone and child's bag, I still bring a pink highlighter along to use on the Personal Navigators during each Disney Cruise!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Dec 28, 2018
Katie from MO asked“Planning on taking our first cruise through Disney January or February of 2020 around the Bahamas. Are those months too cold for the ships pools and slides?”Beth answeredHi Katie! Welcome aboard the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Congratulations on planning your first cruise with Captain Mickey! I remember my first Disney Cruise like it was yesterday! I'll never forget...View Related Videos
- On Dec 28, 2018
Regina from LA asked“Ahoy ladies, We are leaving on the December 31st cruise with our 8 year old daughter. This will be our 2nd time sailing but I can't remember if we need to bring beach towels for use on either the ship or Castaway Cay? Also, do we know what shows are?”Beth answeredHi Regina! Oh my goodness, you set sail to paradise TOMORROW! Squee! I'm so excited for you and your family's upcoming vacation! Celebrating New Year's Eve aboard a Disney Cruise ship is a dream of...View Related Videos
- On Dec 27, 2018
Vanessa from TX asked“Hi, I am sailing from Galveston on January 3-9, 2019. How many formal and semi formal nights are on a 6 nights cruise? How many formal attires do I need to pack? Thank you so much. Sincerely, Vanessa”Beth answeredAhoy, Vanessa! Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Oh my goodness, your upcoming Disney Cruise is just days away! Eee!!! You will be sure to have an incredible start to 2019 with Captain...View Related Videos
- On Dec 26, 2018
Monica from San Jose asked“Good night, I'm planning a trip with my family, but we have beautiful small dog that is part of the family, can we take her with us? ”Beth answeredHi Monica! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Thanks so much for sailing by while you excitedly plan for your upcoming high-seas adventure! Your family of pirates will love all the activities...View Related Videos - On Dec 26, 2018
Kevin from OH asked“Hello panel,happy holidays. Gouing on an eastern med cruise may 18th for anniversary. Is there a time change for Tortola and St. Thomas ? what is the weather like ? Thank you again.”Beth answeredAhoy, Kevin! Thanks so much for sailing back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Your celebratory anniversary cruise is going to be so magical! There are so many opportunities for romance aboard every...View Related Videos