Screen name:  Marla Hellwig
Email:  [email protected]
Name: Marla Hellwig
Location:  Kettering, OH
Occupation:  Full time mom
DIS Role(s): Wed Night Chat Co Host, Sat Night Chat Co Host, Trip Reports Mod

Which Disney parks around the world have you visited: Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Date of first Disney Trip: Early 1960�s to Disneyland

# of Disney Trips: DL - too many to count and WDW- 5.

  
First Disney Attraction and reaction to it: It�s not an attraction, but can remember �finding� my aunt and uncle�s store of left over tickets (that�s back when DL had the ticket books, and deciding I had struck �gold�! Of course, I had to share with my mom, dad, younger brother and of course my aunt and uncle.

Fav. Park and why: Disneyland. It�s where it all started!

Fav. Attraction and why: It�s a tie between Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. Why - just for the pure enjoyment of them.

Fav. Show and why: Again its a tie between Hunchback of Notre Dame and the Festival of the Lion King. No particular reason, just like them.

Fav. Resort and why:  It's a tie between Contemporary and Dolphin - ok, they're the only 2 I have stayed at.

Fav. Restaurant and why: Disneyland:  The Blue Bayou. WDW:  Liberty Tree Tavern in the MK, The California Grill at the Contemporary, and last but not least Victoria & Albert's at the Grand Floridian!


Fav. Snack at WDW: MICKEY BARS!

Fav. Disney Tip:  Plan, plan and then plan some more. Call for PS�s, and have at least one sit down meal for each day.

Fav. Disney Magical Moment/ Most Memorable Experience: It was watching my daughter Kara being selected by Cinderella and Prince Charming to �dance� with them during the �Remember the Magic� parade during our July 2000 trip. A highlight for both of us. Another magical moment, is walking down Main Street for the first time at the start of a new trip to WDW. Having the best dining experience in my life time at Victoria & Albert's

Words of Wisdom: I will quote Walt Disney by saying �It all started with a Mouse�!