What is your name? Lee Washlaski
MFL member Lee Washlaski and friends.
Who does your family consist of? At home, just my DH and I and our 4-legged doggy child, Lucy. Away from home: DS Ryan; DD Lynne and DSIL Shawn with whom I travel to WDW.
What is your occupation? History Teacher.
Who is your favorite Disney Character and why? This is a tie: Chip and Dale and Mary Poppins. The Chipmunks from reading two storybooks (many times) as a child that were about the two of them aggrevating Donald. Mary Poppins is also from reading a storybook as a child and then seeing the movie. I even dressed as her last year at the Halloween Party.
How many times have you vacationed to a Disney destination? Four. Once as a 19-year old when I went to DL; then I had to wait a very long time to go again, this time to the World.
What is your favorite Disney Resort (or off site property) and why? AKL because I loved the decor' and being able to look out the window or stroll the grounds to watch the the animals.
What is your favorite Disney restaurant, in or out of the parks? California Grill; no wait, it's LeCellier; no, Crystal Palace; no, Yak and Yetti; nope, Boma; uhm..... Oh dear! I don't have just one favorite! There is something I like very much at many of them.
What is your favorite ride or attraction at any of the Disney parks? Soarin'.
When visiting Disney theme parks, do you "park hop" or not and why? We park hop. It gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. For example, you can have breakfast or lunch at one park and dinner and fireworks at another.
What is your favorite Disney memory? After many years of wanting to go back to a Disney park, I am standing on Main Street with DD and DSIL, seeing Wishes for the first time. I'm looking up at the Castle and all of a sudden Tinker Bell appears and flys down and over the crowd. WOW! I have chills and tears in my eyes. I'm here! Dreams do come true!
What is your favorite "extra cost" event/tour? Mickey's Not So Scarey Halloween Party. But I also enjoyed the Christmas Party, the Behind the Seeds tour, and the Steam Train Tour.
Have you met any MFL members at a Disney park? No, unfortunately, I have not.
Besides "things Disney", what do you like to do in your free time? Scrapbook; read; garden.
What would people be surprised to know about you? I participate in reenactments of the colonial period of American History at various historic sites in the North Eastern part of the US (and even once in Nova Scotia!).
What is your best MouseForLess money saving tip? Collect enough sample size personal hygiene products such as shampoo, conditioner, etc. to last through your trip. When it's used, you will have extra space in your luggage to put souveniers on the way home without going over weight limit or breaking the zipper on the case from being overstuffed. Also, be sure to buy the throwaway rain ponchos from the Dollar Store to avoid having to buy the expensive ones in the parks. More money for souveniers!
What area of TheMouseForLess.com do you use most frequently? Probably the e-mail because I enjoy reading the tips and the adventures of other Mouse Lovers.
What is your favorite aspect of MFL? The sense of community and sharing by the members. Everyone is always willing to help.
