Welcome to the Dreamer's Blog

Bri Petrarca | @darlingdreamco

Welcome to the Dreamer’s Blog!

We are so excited you are here as we venture into the world of sharing more about the Disney Parks! Our family spends a lot of time at Disneyland, and we are very blessed to watch our boys grow up experiencing the Disney magic. We know that not everyone has the opportunity to visit the Disney Parks as often as we do, and we also know that planning a trip when you are not local can be stressful and overwhelming. We have taken multiple trips out to Disney World, and it’s a different experience from being local!

Our heart behind starting this blog is to allow you to experience the magic of Disney from your home, and to also help prepare you for the best experience possible during your Disney vacation! We have teamed up with a group of experienced Disney content creators, from both Disneyland and Disney World, who will be contributing weekly to our Dreamer’s Blog! We are excited to share more about what’s currently going on at the parks, our favorite tips and tricks, reviews of events and food offerings, and even a look into the following weeks of Darling Dream Co.

Thank you for your love and support, and we look forward to sharing all of the magic with you!

Say hello to our Blog Contributors and give them a warm welcome! We are so excited to be working with each of these wonderful people.

East Coast

Gabby Trump | @disneyparisplease

Gabby is a proud military wife who specializes in planning Disney vacations for families. She and her husband - and brand new baby boy- are local to Virginia and travel to WDW several times a year. She is a Disney cruise fanatic and can’t wait to take baby soon! Gabby has been to Disney parks on both coasts as well as Disneyland Paris, where she and her husband got engaged.

Ilana Robinson | @disneymom2.0

Ilana Robinson is a published writer, photographer, seamstress, and former attorney, who practiced law in the Greater NYC area for 10 years before relocating to Orlando with her family. She is a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder and dreams of visiting every single Disney Park worldwide. Follow along on her Disney adventures on Instagram and Tiktok.

West Coast

Casi Amaradio | @ourmagicalreality

Casi is a homeschooling mom of 3 who has a passion for making magical experiences for her family. When she is not teaching her kids, you can find them trying the newest snack or sharing about tips and tricks at the Disneyland Resort.

Kristen Carr | @happiestclubonearth

Kristen Carr has been a Disney fan her entire life, is a local former AP, now Magic Key holder, park hopping Mama of 4, and therefore the ultimate cold-brew connoisseur. Find her with a Disney snack in hand, pushing a double stroller, while posting to her instagram. Disney balloons, the archives, and event planning keep her passion for magic alive while 2-4 hours of sleep a night do not.

Lindsay Pettit | @chasingmagicdaily

Lindsay is a mom to three little ones and spends her time in the parks sharing tips for parents visiting Disneyland! As a former teacher, she enjoys teaching parents how to create magical memories with their own children. You can find Lindsay walking down Route 66 in her favorite land, Cars Land, on most days when she’s there.

Nikki Bohne | @morningswithmickey

Nikki Bohne is a former Broadway actress turned Disney mom of 3. After meeting her husband on tour, they relocated to Southern California where Nikki frequented the park with her first baby. To fulfill her creative side that she left behind in New York, Nikki started sharing magical images of disney with tips & secrets for visiting the park on Mornings with Mickey. Over the last 4 years she has helped thousands of families create a seamless and fulfilling trip to Disneyland resort.

Bridget Waldman | @californiadisneybliss

Bridget is the Disneyland Guru you’ve been looking for! This Disney Mom of three is a pro at keeping you up to date on the Disneyland Resort’s latest news, events, park tips, new foods, magical experiences, and more!