About Harmonious Adventures

Growing up in a Disney-loving family in the 80s and 90s, Walt Disney World wasn’t just a vacation spot — it was where traditions were born. My earliest memories are parades at Main Street, matching family shirts, and the thrill of fireworks that made every summer trip feel magical. In high school I performed as a majorette in Citrus Bowl and Capital One Bowl halftime shows, and ringing in New Year’s at Disney became an annual rite that cemented the parks as my second home.

College in 2004 pulled me away — broke and unable to visit — but Disney never left my heart. I sneaked back for a spring break getaway, and the pull was immediate. In 2009 I moved to Port St. Joe and became “Aunt” to two little girls who changed everything. I took them to Disney for their first trip without their mom (yes, really!), learned to juggle a stroller, snacks, nap schedules, and two excited little hands trying to pull me toward every ride. We made plenty of mistakes — missed dining reservations, underestimated nap needs, and rookie ride-timing errors — but every misstep became a lesson and a shortcut I still use today.

After Hurricane Michael in 2018 destroyed our town, my husband and I escaped to Disney while our home was rebuilt. Those months of resort-hopping taught me how different properties work for families recovering from stress and change. In 2019 our son was born; we visited Disney when I was 7.5 months pregnant and again when he was two months old. Those trips taught me invaluable tips for traveling pregnant, navigating baby care centers, and keeping newborns comfortable while soaking in the magic.

All of this real-world experience — decades of family traditions, performing at park events, infant and toddler travel, resort comparisons, and hands-on problem solving — informs every itinerary I craft. I don’t just recommend shortcuts; I’ve tested them amid tantrums, nap crises, weather delays, and fireworks finales.