Jessica lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband, three kids, and three dogs. She’s currently a stay-at-home-mom, and in addition to being addicted to Disney, she is also a runner and a complete bookworm. She reviews books for the blog BookShelfery, and doesn’t leave home without a book (or two) tucked in her bag. So far, she has completed 10 half marathons and one full marathon, and is currently training for several races, including the Dopey challenge. She is constantly planning her next trip, dreaming of a Dole Whip, and blaring the IllumiNations soundtrack.
Here are a few of her Disney favorites:
First Disney Trip: 2011, with just my husband and my son (who was 5 at the time). It was everything a first trip should be!
Favorite Character: Dug from Up
Favorite Disney Movie: Toy Story
Favorite Park: Magic Kingdom
Favorite Ride(s): Expedition Everest, Splash Mountain, and Tower of Terror
Favorite Resort: Port Orleans French Quarter
Favorite Table Service Restaurant: Via Napoli
Favorite Quick Service: Pecos Bill’s, before the menu change
Favorite Disney Drink: Grey Goose Slush (found in France in the World Showcase)
Favorite Snack: Dole Whip, Cupcakes from Starring Roles, and of course, the classic: Mickey Bars.
Favorite special event at WDW: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Favorite runDisney event: The WDW Marathon
Number of runDisney events completed: 9 races over 6 race weekends
Item at the top of your Disney Bucket List: Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom
Favorite Disney accessory: Ears, jewelry, runDisney jackets…it’s impossible to pick just one!
Do you collect anything Disney related? Vinylmations, Tsum Tsum, Alex & Ani bracelets, Disney pins, and Christmas ornaments.
Your most magical moment: The 2016 Marathon: running down Main Street while it was still dark and seeing the Castle lights, the amazing crowd support that was unlike anything I had experienced before, running through Epcot and knowing that I was about to complete something I’d be proud of for the rest of my life, and of course, crossing that finish line!