What is your name? Amanda McKittrick Gonzales
MFL member Amanda and her family having dinner at Ohana right before the Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party this past October.
Who does your family consist of? Myself, my husband Nikolai, my son Gabe age 7, Daughters Bella 6, Sophie, 4 and Amelia 1.
What is your occupation? Disney Family Vacation Planning Consultant.
Who is your favorite Disney Character and why? Goofy, because I love how he makes being goofy and silly natural and widely accepted. I have always been goofy and silly.
How many times have you vacationed to a Disney destination? Over 20 times.
What is your favorite Disney Resort (or off site property) and why? The Polynesian. It is whimsical in it's theming; from the cats that greet you while you are eating breakfast surrounded by lush trees outside at Captain cooks to the hammocks on the beach with a castle view, to the tiki torches lighting the paths in the evening. The resort captures the imagination and fantasy of all visitors and puts me at peace.
What is your favorite Disney restaurant, in or out of the parks? I love Chefs de France in the World Showcase. The food and service are fantastic and the setting is both romantic and family friendly. I am excited to see the new Ratatouille visit when I am there in May.
What is your favorite ride or attraction at any of the Disney parks? I love Splash Mountain. It is long enough that you relax and enjoy the music and the story before the big splash.
When visiting Disney theme parks, do you "park hop" or not and why? We always park hop. We like to get to a park early and then leave by mid-day to either hit the pool or travel to another park in the afternoon. It keeps us fresh and on the move and makes every day special.
What is your favorite Disney memory? My son who has autism had a speech delay and at age 2 after riding Dumbo put together his first two word combination. He looked up at me and my husband and while signing "more" in sign language said "ride dumbo".
What is your favorite "extra cost" event/tour? We love the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. It is very special to trick or treat in the Magic Kingdom and have a dance party with all of your favorite characters.
Have you met any MFL members at a Disney park? If so, who and what did you do? I have not yet, but will be there in Mid May and would love to meet anyone then!
Besides "things Disney", what do you like to do in your free time? Play with my four kids, visit museums and go to the beach.
What would people be surprised to know about you? When I go running I listen to Disney tunes on my shuffle.
What is your best MouseForLess money saving tip? Utilize your snack credits on the dining plan wisely. Do not pay out of pocket for water and fruit, use those snack credits, don't save them all for the last day and waste them!
What area of TheMouseForLess.com do you use most frequently? The community pages! Also the restaurant menus and discount codes.
What is your favorite aspect of MFL? The ability to know that I can contact and communicate with "real" people easily and share and learn new information every day.
