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Walt Disney World/Expert Profile
Expertise
Travelling with children, money saving tips, WDW resorts, WDW dining, Theme park questions. I have also done WDW in an ECV so I can answer some questions re: trips with injured or handi-abled people.
Experience in the area
Extensive travel to WDW (16 trips and counting) with children ranging from 2 to 19.
My motto is "Been there, done that, going back!" I am also a moderator at www.wdwplanner.com, and a frequent contributor to discussion boards at wdwmagic,preservethemagic, passporter,wdwblues,and The Mouse For Less. I can also offer some assistance with Disney weddings/honeymoons, WDW with disabilities or injuries.
Education/Credentials
Buffalo Academy Of the Sacred Heart 1975 Erie Community College-City Campus AAS-Nursing SUNYAB-Nursing
What do you like about this subject?
Disney fanatic----Mickey is my main man! I also love the little details that Walt and his team envisioned to make a WDW vacation a total experience!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Still trying to eat my way around "The World." Disney would make this MUCH easier if they would hold off on new restaurants for a few years!!!!
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
There are MANY Magical Touches to be found at WDW. Did you know additional Princess meals have been added? Did you know there is a Pirate's Treasure Cruise for kids? A free Lady Bug release? Pony rides? Ask me about the Photo Pass system and the Photo Pass movie and CD!!!!!!
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
The Mouse House has seen some unrest the last few years under the leadership of the former CEO. I would like to see WDW (and the Disney Company) restored to the level they achieved in "the glory days" of the late 80's-mid 90's.My hope is that the current management team and the Board of Directors can get back on the same page to continue Walt's legacy and do what they do best: MAKE MAGIC HAPPEN!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Shae | 11/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the thoughtful answers to ..... |
| Bob | 09/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much! |
| Stan | 08/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you Anne fore all your help |
| Stan | 08/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Let me say how stunned I am ..... |
| Stan | 08/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks Anne great speedy advise cheers |
Recent Answers from Anne Stepien
2009-11-05 Thanksgiving Dinner:
David, If you haven't already made your reservations, the chances of getting a meal on property are slim--unless you want counter service. You pretty much need to make your reservations 180 days before
2009-11-03 Disney Magical Express:
Hi Shae. There are positives and negatives to both your choices. I would opt for Magical Express. You won't have a fridge in your room so you don't really need a grocery stop. With your flight getting
2009-11-02 First wk. of June:
Jenni, IMHO there is enough in the Magic Kingdom to keep every one happy. Crowds will be bad at both times you mention. At the end of May WDW plays host to "Gay Days" (now a full week in all the parks)
2009-10-26 pop warner:
Hi Marie. It's been my experience that Pop Warner doesn't significantly affect park attendance. Your resort will be very crowded though, and they have had trouble with Pop Warner teams in the past
2009-09-13 least crowded:
Lori, Probably one of the first 2. Keep in mind that the first two weekends fall during value season. You'll have limited crowds but you'll also have shortened park hours. Your last chpoice falls during
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