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We are adding a bonus post this week, so that you are able to get to know me a little bit better! It’s as simple as that!

Well I guess, HERE WE GO!

I am a passionate Disney enthusiast. My love for all things Disney is reflected in my extensive knowledge of the brand, evident through my constant study of Disney, watching related videos, reading Disney facts, and planning vacations for herself and others. As one of the first to know about anything Disney, I navigate and plan Disney World trips with ease, sharing my expertise with anyone who will listen.

Leadership and management are incredible passions for me, providing her with the opportunity to lead and create every single day, reminiscent of Walt Disney himself. Through her engagement with The Disney Institute’s teachings, I strive to model transformational knowledge capacity building, emphasizing client-first service to support organizations and clients in their growth and success. 

With a Walt Disney World Annual Pass, Disney Cruise Castaway Club Membership, frequent Disney travel experiences, and hopes of exploring Disneyland and Adventures by Disney, my connection with the magic is profound. Though I am living away from the Walt Disney World Parks, I visit at least four times a year, actively engages with Disney+, plans Disney vacations, and integrates Disney into my family life.

My favorite aspect of the Walt Disney Company atmosphere is the joy and happiness it brings. I see Disney as a captivating experience for all ages and cultures, built on intricate detailing, comprehensive planning, and delivery excellence. I often incorporates Disney references into my leadership style, using them to illustrate customer service, leadership principles, and the enjoyment of life. My family and I have been traveling to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and more since the age of 2!

Just for fun, here are some facts about me!

Here are some fun facts about me, Disney-style:

1. Like any good Disney princess, I had a loyal sidekick. My beloved dog Laylah, a Morkie (Maltese and Yorkie mix), was by my side through thick and thin. She was my very own fairytale companion, and her passing in December 2023 left a void in my heart that I still feel today. Laylah was truly my “once upon a time.”
2. My ultimate dream is to work for the Walt Disney Company. Whether in a leadership role or a performance capacity, being part of the Disney magic has always been my aspiration. Just like Mickey, who started with a dream and a mouse, I aim to bring my leadership and performance skills to the place where dreams come true. Another dream of mine is to be on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars but I don’t think that is going to happen.
3. I’ve danced through life like many of Disney’s beloved characters. With seven years of competitive dance and experience teaching competitive dance, performing has always been a passion of mine. Dance taught me discipline, teamwork, and the joy of storytelling through movement—lessons I carry with me in every aspect of life, much like the graceful steps of a Disney prince or princess.
4. Family is my everything. Much like the importance of family in Disney movies—from the bonds of ‘The Lion King’ to the love in ‘Frozen’—my family means the world to me. They are my biggest supporters and the source of my strength and happiness.
5. My dream travel itinerary would be a Disney lover’s paradise. If I could go anywhere, it would be an ultimate West Coast Disney adventure: starting with Aulani in Hawaii, then Disneyland, and capping it off with a Disney Cruise to Alaska. Alternatively, I’d love a grand RV road trip across Canada and the USA, a Disney Cruise to both Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point, or even a Disney Cruise to the UK, where I could experience “London in London”!

Bonus Fun Facts:

• I absolutely love the 2000s Disney Channel! My favorites include Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Hannah Montana Movie, That’s So Raven (and now Raven’s Home), Lizzie McGuire, Good Luck Charlie, Lizzie McGuire Movie, and most of all, High School Musical (not the new Disney+ show… ). Especially High School Musical 3! Gosh, High School Musical is amazing! The 2000s era of Disney Channel is seriously the best thing and I have the best memories from this time!
• I can whip up comfort food like Tiana from The Princess and the Frog, but for everyday meals, I’m a bit more like Remy in Ratatouille when he’s trying to teach Linguini.
• I have a photographic memory for dates, song lyrics, and movie quotes, much like how Genie from Aladdin can recall endless pop culture references in an instant.
• I can navigate Kissimmee and along I-75 like a pro, much like how Simba knows every inch of the Pride Lands. But when it comes to my own hometown, I’m as lost as Moana before she learns to wayfind.
• Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. I start celebrating on November 1st each year with music and joy. Naturally, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is my favorite hard-ticketed event at Disney World, and I really want to experience Jollywood Nights! Christmas is such a beautiful time, a wonderful celebration of Jesus’s birth, and it brings the same magical feeling.

Thank you for joining me on my Disney adventures and leadership insights through Happily Adventures After and Happily Adventures After Top 10, where she shares her Top 10 lists and discusses all things Disney magic.

Thank you for joining us again! We look forward to having you each and every day!

London