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    About the Author

    Welcome to Disney Adulting! My name is Anati (Anna-Tye) Zubia (Zoo-Bee-Ah). I'm the founder of Disney Adulting, and if it wasn't obvious enough already, I love all things Disney. I live in Phoenix, Arizona with my equally Disney-obsessed husband Eli and our two spoiled cats, Cleo and Tony. When I'm not exploring the world of Disney, you can find me playing games (board, PC, console), going on random adventures around the globe, listening to audiobooks, singing loudly off-tune in the car, cooking up oddly delicious food for my specialized diet or participating in another napping championship match against myself. Disney magic has been a massive part of my life both personally and professionally and it brings me immense joy to share that love with others. I'm glad your here, and I hope you'll share your stories with me as well. So, no matter why you love Disney - nostalgia, travel destinations, characters, adventure, unfulfilled childhood fantasies - there's a community out there that is just like you. Welcome home! #DisneyAdulting

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the inspiration behind Disney Adulting?

    There are only two kinds of people in the world: 1) Disney people (we all know who we are), and 2) Non-Disney people (identified by the common phrase of, "Really, you are going to Disney again?") Even in the "Disney people" realm, there's this ugly misconception that you cannot enjoy Disney sans children. Unspoken rules that you can't watch Disney movies, know every word to every song, wear graphic tees with your favorite characters, or visit the parks as an adult without having your maturity put in question. If you are reading this nodding your head and thinking, "yeah, who made up those stupid rules anyway" then this place is for you. That's the inspiration behind Disney Adulting. We are here to prove that Disney is for everyone - grown-ups too!

     

    Can I send you an email?

    Of course! I love hearing from other Disney fans and Disney Adulting readers. Please keep in mind that I might not be able to respond to each and every email, but I do read every single one. If you have a great story to tell, tips to share, suggestions for a new topic, a burning question you've always wanted to be answered - you can email me at info@disneyadulting.com.

     

    Is Disney Adulting your full-time job?

    Unfortunately, no, but who wouldn't want to blog, travel, and shop Disney all day? During the day, I'm living my passion as the head of marketing for a SaaS (software-as-a-service) company.

     

    What advice would you give to someone going to Disney for the first time?

    First off, congratulations on planning your first Disney vacation! My top three tips for the Disney first-timer are simple:

    • Take Your Time: It's hard not to let the excitement and fear of not getting to experience everything set you into a frenzy. Trust me; you'll only wear yourself out. Instead, take your time strolling through the parks and plan an extra day to catch the things you missed, go back and enjoy your favorite experiences one last time before heading home, shopping for those must-have items, or spend the day relaxing by the pool at one of the resorts. You won't regret it.
    • Know What to Plan and What Not to Plan: There are some key things that you must plan for such as dining reservations or special ticket events, so be sure that you prepare for your must-have experiences. Just be careful not to over-plan your trip, because the natural spontaneity of the Disney experience is all part of living in the magic. Find the right balance between the two.
    • Ditch the Viewfinder: I know it's tempting to want to capture every single moment on video or in a photo, but there's nothing better than experiencing Disney magic for the first time naturally. Disney spares no imagination in everything they do, and you'll miss the tiny details if you are always looking through a viewfinder or your phone. Instead, opt for Disney's PhotoPass service so that you can capture amazing photos of you (and your party) without the distraction of managing a camera the entire trip. Or if photography is your big thing, do what I do and plan on a day just for photos.

     

    How many times have you been to Disney?

    Oh wow, I get asked this one a lot. I (embarrassingly) don't know how many times I've been to Disney Parks but its more than I have fingers and toes for sure. And that number keeps going up every year. I guess you could say that it’s my favorite place in the entire world.

     

    Can I guest post on your blog?

    Please take a look at accepted topics and post guidelines. Feel free to email me at info@disneyadulting.com with any questions or to send in a submission for review.

     

    Do you want to join my affiliate program?

    I'm very particular on what affiliate programs or sponsors I'll work with since I won't endorse or promote anything that I wouldn't personally without compensation. If you think your affiliate program is a good fit, please feel free to contact me via email at info@disneyadulting.com.

     

    What camera do you use?

    I use several different cameras for different purposes. Honestly, you can find me shooting with whatever I can get my hands on in spontaneity and can shoot with an iPhone like a champ. My standard companions are a couple of knock-around Canon Kisses that refuse to die and are great to take where I'm not worried about damage. My primary camera is the Canon EOS 7D coupled with any of the following Canon lenses for situational use: EF 50mm f/1.4 USMEF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USMEF 70-200mm f/2.9L IS II USMEF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USMEF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM, and my personal favorite, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM. Most recently, I picked up a Canon EOS R with an RF 28-70mm f2 and I can’t seem to put it down. (Amazing for low-light photography!) I’ve been I shoot in RAW and post-process using Adobe Creative Cloud.

     

    Who takes all your photos?

    As a former professional photographer, I prefer to take the majority of my photos. However, my husband, Eli is also highly involved in the photography side of the blog. I'm very much a strong supporter of Creative Commons licensing and love to share and credit other amateur and professional artists within Disney Adulting. (If you see something posted from another photographer that you like, I highly encourage you to visit the links I've provided and follow their feed.) If you have an image you think would make a beautiful addition to Disney Adulting, and you are willing to license it as CC BY-NC-SA 2.0, shoot me over an email info@disneyadulting.com.