Hi! I’m Melissa Skinner. I was born and raised in West Texas, and now live in Northern Virginia outside of Washington, DC. I was an Air Force spouse until just recently when my husband retired. I have been a theme park fanatic since about three years old, but never had the opportunity to go to the
Walt Disney World® Resort or the
Disneyland® Park growing up. My first trip was when I was 35 in 1995 for six nights over July 4th, with my husband, son, step-daughter, mother-in-law and brother-in-law. I was having a great time, and was thrilled when I husband said “Maybe we can come back for ten days next time.”
Two years later, I got the phone call from my husband about his new orders. When I didn’t recognize the base name, he said “An hour away from the
Walt Disney World® Resort.” For three years I lived the dream of only being an hour away from the
Walt Disney World® Resort. I went every chance I could. We did day trips and overnight trips. I took neighbors that had never been, my extended family, a couple of trips with just the husband and a very special weekend with my best friend that really started my addiction by sending me the
Walt Disney World® Resort Vacation Planning Video before that 1995 trip. The
Walt Disney World® Resort helped me over my shyness, since I would make the drive to meet people I only previously knew through message boards. I was fortunate to enjoy the
Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, the
Epcot® International Food and Wine Festival, and
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ Star Wars™ Weekends. Did I mention my husband and son are huge Star Wars™ fans? I have done several tours at the
Walt Disney World® Resort, seen Cirque du Soleil "La Nouba" two times, and lots of dining. The food at Disney is fine dining at its best.
I love to help others discover the magic through the theme parks, cruises, or other Disney Destinations. If you are planning your first adventure or have already discovered the magic of a Disney vacation and it is time for another, I want to help you plan a magical vacation.