Mary Spina

Mary Spina is an Author and Editor for Magical DIStractions

I am a stay-at-home Mom in my hometown of Chicago. I have been a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member since 2005. I have been very fortunate; I’ve stayed at each of the Walt Disney World DVC properties, except the new villas and bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! I have also stayed at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.  My goal is to stay at every DVC resort. I have also been on several Disney Cruise Line (DCL) cruises and sailed on three of the four Disney ships. Someday I hope to sail on the Disney Wonder and then I’ll have completed the DCL grand slam! My husband’s name is Phil and we have a teenager named Jeremy. I also have three adult stepsons, two daughters-in-law and three grandkids! I’m also known as @DisneyMaryS on Twitter and on Instagram!

Mary’s Favorites 

Favorite Disney Character: Mickey Mouse

Favorite Disney Movie: Finding Nemo

FavoriteDisney Destination: Walt Disney World Resort

Favorite Disney Park:  Epcot

Favorite Disney song:  “Wishes” from Wishes Fireworks Spectacular

Favorite rides in the Magic Kingdom:  Pirates of the Caribbean and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Favorite rides in Epcot: Soarin’ and Test Track

Favorite rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios:   Tower of Terror and Toy Story Mania

Favorite rides in Disney’s Animal Kingdom:  Expedition Everest and Kilimanjaro Safari

 Some of my favorite restaurants (which is hard to narrow down because I love so many of them!):

California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort; Flying Fish Cafe at Disney’s Boardwalk; Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa; The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; LeCellier in the Canada Pavilion of the World Showcase in Epcot;

One of my favorite non-ride activities:  Walking around the World Showcase at Epcot!!

One of my favorite things to do if I am not at Disney World or on a Disney Cruise…  talking about Disney and planning the next trip!!

Sea Trek Helmet Dive on St Maarten (Eastern Caribbean itinerary on the Disney Fantasy)

Meeting Donald onboard the Disney Fantasy

Mary meets Mary Poppins at 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian!

Formal Night on the Disney Fantasy

Relaxing before embarking on our Disney Cruise!

Excited for our Disney Cruise!

Us!

Dinner at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Exploring the Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort