Screen name:  SonjaH
Email:  [email protected]
Name:Sonja
Location:  Rowlett, Texas
Occupation: Full-time mom
DIS Role(s): Theme Parks Board Moderator

Which Disney parks around the world have you visited: Walt Disney World

Date of first Disney Trip:June 1985

# of Disney Trips: 4

First Disney Attraction and reaction to it: Main Street leading up to Cinderella's Castle with "Walking Down the Middle of Main Street, USA" running through my head......I was near tears.....

Fav. Park and why:My favorite park is the Magic Kingdom because that's where the Magic started at WDW!

Fav. Attraction and why: My sentimental favorite is the Haunted Mansion--who doesn't love those little ghosties??? My new favorite is Buzz Lightyear----I love the visual effects, the glow-in-the-dark colors, and of course saving the world from the evil Emporer Zurg! hehehe I also get a great deal of enjoyment out of making merciless fun of the Land Ride--look, Marge! That potato is growing without dirt!! Woohoo!! Beans on a string!! Get the camera!! :)

Fav. Show and why:This is a tough one, I have so many I love, including sentimental favorites like the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon Revue and the Hall of Presidents. I love EVERY show at MGM! My biggest surprise last trip was Doug Live. I wasn't expecting a great deal from that and was pleasantly surprised at how much fun it was!

Fav. Resort and why: The Yacht and Beach Club--I love the decor, the serene blues and nautical charm. I also love Stormalong Bay, it's without equal for swimming and sunning!

Fav. Restaurant and why: Being a true "foodie", this is the hardest question to answer, I love so many. For good steaks, Le Cellier is my favorite so far. For family-fun style eating, Beaches and Cream is tops! For fast food, probably Pecos Bill's would get my vote. There are so many I haven't sampled yet....so many meals, so little time. My next trip, I am hitting the California Grill!!

Fav. Snack at WDW: Frozen Lemonade in the parks, Onion rings at Sci-Fi or Beaches and Cream

Fav. Disney Tip:  My favorite tips are oldies but goodies, make Priority Seating arrangements and take advantage of Early Entry and E-ticket nights!!

Fav. Disney Magical Moment/ Most Memorable Experience:Watching Tinkerbell fly directly over my head at the beginning of Fantasy in the Sky and both times I have seen WDW through my children's new eyes.

Words of Wisdom: Being a part of the DIS has been a fantastic experience for me, I have made so many new friends and gotten the BEST Disney advice! I am so fortunate to get to pass that information along to others!