Andrea wants every family to experience the kind of magic her family does on a Disney vacation. No matter where they travel, Disney destinations remain her family’s favorite! Andrea believes Disney trips can be any family’s favorite if they know how to navigate the park, resort or ship so she loves helping other families do just that! 

Though she was lucky enough to experience a few childhood trips to Disneyland and Walt Disney World, everything changed for Andrea when she started visiting the parks as an adult and, especially, as a parent. 

Fast-forward to the first morning of her first trip as a mom. She entered Disneyland’s main gates and walked onto Main Street USA with her family and it was instant – she was hooked. It felt nostalgic and new all at the same time and everything looked beautiful, felt fun and every face was smiling. When she heard the park opening announcement over the speakers, she honestly got a little teary-eyed (and still does every time). 

Pretty soon, she started listening to Disney-related podcasts, studying menus (she lives for the newest Foodie Guide!) and helping friends and family with tips and tricks. It was a natural progression for her to move beyond simple restaurant recommendations and rope drop strategies into planning full vacations!

One area in which Andrea really excels is in travel dining advice. Travel dining is her favorite! She researches restaurants and bakeries extensively before any trip and loves to try a new city’s specialties but New York City, Disneyland and Walt Disney World remain her top food destinations. 

Having a child with severe food allergies has taught Andrea how to navigate allergies on vacation and in the parks. As a very picky eater herself (who eats mostly vegetarian), she can help recommend which restaurants are worth the stop and which have great options for selective palates. As a yoga and fitness instructor of more than 15 years, she can help steer families toward healthier food options in the parks and on vacation in general. And as a baker and recipe developer, she can let families know which treats live up to the hype. Let’s be honest – that last one is her favorite! 

Andrea lives in the greater Seattle area. When she’s not busy with mom life, planning a vacation for another family or her own, or keeping up with the latest Disney dining news, she’s a food blogger who enjoys recreating Disney recipes at home. Andrea and her family are such big fans of The Beatles that they celebrate with a themed party every year and one of their coolest ever non-Disney trips was to Liverpool, England. Andrea also loves to read so much that she belongs to three book clubs.

We are so happy to welcome Andrea to our team!

Follow Andrea on social media (@magicandmacarons) or reach her at acirignano@conciears.com.