The Magic Behind the ‘Company’ getting to know Lisa Battista

Name: Lisa Battista
Where do you live: Jersey Shore and no, I don’t know the cast of that Jersey Shore.
How long have you been with Chip and Company? One wonderful year.
What topics do you write about? Whatever strikes my fancy but primarily traveling to Disney with small children.
Favorite C&C Writer? How could I choose? They’re all amazing.
Do you have a Blog or Website? I have two! Beyond the Attractions has more information about my Disney guide book, Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers and I’m one of the creators of WDW Fan Zone, a Disney fan site.
Have a Facebook Page or Twitter? http://www.facebook.com/beyondtheattractions and @DisneyExplorer
Favorite Disney Website other than Chip and Company? I suppose I can’t pick my own, can I? There are so many well-written and well-researched Disney sites that picking a favorite is nearly impossible. My love of food and cooking probably gives the slightest edge to The Disney Food Blog.
What % of your clothes and house is decorated with Disney Gear? Other than my Grumpy t-shirt that I purchased ten years ago, I don’t have any Disney clothing. Disney photographs hang on one wall of the office and the Christmas season heralds the unpacking of many Disney ornaments.
Chip or Dale? It’s a tie.

About the Parks:

What’s your favorite Disney park? Epcot
How many Times have you been to the Disney Parks? I’ve lost count but it’s over 20.
What’s your First Disney Memory? Being able to explore Disney World with my sister and no parents! We were allowed to take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom for the afternoon.
What is your favorite Ride, Show, and Event? Toy Story Mania, IllumiNations, Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival.
Where is your favorite place to get your grub on? Bistro de Paris
What’s your favorite snack? Crepes from the France Pavilion and Baklava from the Morocco Pavilion.
You have the whole park to yourself. Tell us what park it would be and your plan of attack: Epcot during the Food and Wine Festival. I would stroll around World Showcase and eat around the World at my leisure without any lines or crowds. The evening would be topped off with an uninterrupted view of IllumiNations.
Least Favorite Disney Ride or Attractions? Country Bear Jamboree
What’s missing from the Parks? Better sit-down dining options at Animal Kingdom.
Which thing do you wish Disney would bring back? Cranium Command
What do you bring to the park with you? Water, ponchos, sunscreen. If the kids are with us, lots more.
Do you fly, drive or take a Magic Carpet to the Disney Parks? Fly
Who is your most and least favorite Disney character and why? I like the classics so Mickey is my favorite character. Stitch is my least favorite.
Dining Plan, OOP, or Bring Food with you? Definitely out-of-pocket with Tables in Wonderland. My husband doesn’t like to stay within the lines of the Dining Plan.
To ADR or Not to ADR? Is this a serious question? 🙂 Definitely ADR. At the 180-day mark.
Events at the park that cost extra good idea or should be included with park admission? Good idea. This will keep the cost of admission lower for guests who don’t have any interest in the events.
When is your next trip to WDW or DL? May

Everything Else Disney:

What is your favorite Disney Movie? The Little Mermaid
Do you do any Disney Collections? No.
Have you been on a Disney Cruise or Adventures by Disney? No, I have an unnatural fear of cruise ships and we’re saving Adventures by Disney until our children are older.
Ever been to DLRP or TDL? Not yet.

Finally what does Disney Mean to you? Disney means a chance to create priceless memories and spend time together as a family in a place surrounded by joy and magic.

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