Hello everyone! I’m Nicky, hailing from Arkansas by way of California. I’m blessed with three wonderful children—Richard, Annie, and Gracie—and an amazing husband, Anthony. We all share a deep love for Disney, even if they haven’t reached my full DisNerd status yet!

My Disney journey began about 40 years ago when my grandparents lived just 20 minutes away from Disneyland. It wasn’t unusual for my grandma to surprise us with a spontaneous trip to Disneyland, which instilled in me a lifelong love for its magic. When we lived in California, we visited Disneyland annually. My two oldest kids experienced their first visit during Disneyland’s 50th Celebration, and we finally made it to Walt Disney World during its 50th Celebration! We even celebrated Disney’s 100 years together. Recognizing Disney’s milestones is important to us.

These early trips sparked my passion for performing. While I didn’t become a Disney cast member, I did fulfill my dreams and those of my dancers (I owned a dance studio) by participating in the Dance 4 Life Holiday Extravaganza parades at Disneyland. This was a special experience, especially since I could share it with my oldest daughter Annie. My youngest, Gracie, will have her turn to perform in the Happy Hauntings parade in October 2024.

Experiencing Disneyland as a performer and learning about the backstage processes has enhanced my ability to plan and organize group adventures. Why choose me to help plan your Magical Adventure? Because I LOVE Disney! I’ve watched Disney evolve over the last 40+ years and still get butterflies at the mere mention of it. I’ve enjoyed Disney as a carefree child, a teenager with friends, a young adult, and now as a budget-conscious mom.

I take pride in being my family’s planner. While I love spontaneous park visits, having a plan ensures we have the most magical experience possible. I’ve learned to navigate Disney on various budgets, plan for large groups, and organize special events, like my daughter’s 13th birthday trip. We’ve stayed both on property and at Good Neighbor Hotels (because mama’s on a budget). Whenever friends or family ask for Disney planning advice, I get as excited as if I were going with them.

I would LOVE the opportunity to help make the magic happen for you on your Magical Adventure!

“Laughter is timeless, Imagination has no age, and Dreams are Forever” —Walt Disney