Meet The DisMornings Founder

Welcome to DisMornings, your hub for all things Disney and Universal. I’m a theme park lover on a mission to share my fandom. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong parkgoer, you’ll find theme park news, rumors, insights, trip planning tools, and more — right here.

DisMornings Founder

Nate

Theme PARK FAN

Nate enjoys long walks around EPCOT’s World Showcase, watching the sunrise over Tower and Terror, and feeling the Poly beach sand between his toes as he sips a tiki drink, while gazing out at Seven Seas Lagoon. When he isn’t walking 14+ miles (in flip flops) around the parks, you’ll find him on the links golfing or in a coffee shop enjoying a cold brew and crafting his latest news article or blog post.


Growing Up Disney

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The year was 1985, and I was on my very first trip to Walt Disney World. Like most two-year-olds, I remember being terrified of Mickey Mouse and sneaking in long naps in my stroller. Little did I know, that trip was just the beginning of a lifelong passion for Disney and theme parks.

Fast forward a few decades—I’ve gotten over my fear of Mickey (though I’ll never say no to a mid-day nap). Along the way, I’ve launched a few projects to share that love. In 2018, my wife and I started DVC Duo, a blog focused on bringing back the fun and the stress-free joy of Disney vacations. We wrapped it up in 2021, but the magic has a way of pulling you back.

In 2023, I launched DisTrips and More, a free Disney vacation planning service. In November 2024, the content and community side of that work became DisMornings — the brand you’re on right now. DisTrips and More continues as the travel agency side of the business, helping families plan and book their dream Disney vacations. The two brands work hand in hand: DisMornings is where you come to learn, plan, and stay informed; DisTrips and More is where you go when you’re ready to book.

Here at DisMornings, you’ll find Disney and theme park content in every form—news, blogs, videos, and more. My goal is simple: to help you start your day with a little Disney magic, some helpful tips, and maybe a laugh or two along the way.

So grab a coffee, kick back, and let’s make every morning a DisMorning. And if you spot me in the parks, say hi—I love meeting fellow fans!


About the Brands

DisMornings is the content home — theme park news, trip planning guides, interactive tools, and the Disney and Universal insights you need to make the most of every visit. DisMornings was formerly published under the DisTrips and More name and has been operating since 2023.

DisTrips and More is Nate’s travel agency, offering free, personalized Disney vacation planning. From resort recommendations and dining reservations to itinerary building and booking, DisTrips and More handles every detail so your vacation is stress-free and magical. Plan your trip here →


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I’m no stranger to Disney planning, as a Disneyland magic key holder and DVC member. I’m the person people ask for trip planning advice. But I had never been on a Disney cruise, and had heard great about Nate and decided to reach out. I’m so glad I did because we could not have been happier with our experience. His tips and insights were incredibly helpful, and he was incredibly responsive any time we had a question. Who do the Disney experts turn to when they need help? Nate, that’s who. We’ll definitely be using him again.
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Our experience working with Nate as our Disney vacation planner was exceptional. He was responsive and thorough. He gave us insights that made the trip go much more smoothly. We were able to really relax and focus on quality time as a family and have so much fun doing it! I will definitely reach out for any future trips.
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Could not have wanted or expected more from Nate, our Distrips and More agent as we planned our 2025 Disney World trip. Nate was VERY responsive to emails and texts and more than willing to do whatever he could to guide us and answer our questions. On several occasions I emailed him over the weekend not expecting a response until Monday but each time he responded before the weekend was over. He even participated in a Zoom session with our group of five seniors as we planned our trip. He also helped us at the 11th hour when we added a family member to our travel group less than a month before our trip. Without a doubt, I will reach out to Nate when I'm ready to plan my next trip to Disney World!
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We are so thankful we used Nate to plan not only our first Disney trip, but also our second. He made the process so easy for us, especially for us since it was our first time going. There was a lot to consider and many decisions to make, such as where to stay, when to go, and what to experience. Nate really helped us narrow down what we wanted to do overall, but he didn’t stop there. He provided detailed guides to help us navigate the airport and find our transportation to the resort, as well as a guide to explore the resorts and make sure we saw the best Christmas decorations. One of the many amazing things he also did was set up our dinner reservations for us. This saved us so much stress and allowed us to get some of our top choices. From the moment we landed in Orlando to the moment we headed back home, he made sure everything went smoothly. You truly can’t go wrong with going to him for your next trip.
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Nate was absolutely the best planner I have ever had. Will most definitely be using him again. He took care of everything and kept me on track. Was so very helpful in making all the dining reservations and everything. Can't thank him enough. He made our trip completely stress free!
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Nathan has been an amazing trip planner for me! So helpful and responsive. I am a very type A person -- so someone who is even more on top of their game than me -- is so so appreciated! Nathan has booked 3 trips for me (1 completed 2 pending) and it was perfection. Thanks again!
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Nate has helped us with our vacation planning for the last couple of years and we couldn't be happier with his service and expertise. We've used other travel agents in the past and none of them have done as phenomenal a job to make sure every detail is taken care of as he has. Switching to Nate was one of the best decisions we've ever made. He's always quick to answer questions and works tirelessly to make sure we get everything we want from our trips. Plus, he's just a genuinely great person who is wonderful to work with. Whether you're planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, a Disney Cruise, or any other vacation, Nate is the guy you want putting it all together! Five stars across the board!
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Meet the Author: Nate Bishop

I’m a die-hard Disney fan with 38 years of visits under my belt, having stepped into Disney World 120+ times. Proud to be a Disney Annual Passholder, a Vacation Club member since ’92, a Castaway Club Member, and a runDisney enthusiast. Oh, and I’ve graduated from the Disney College of Knowledge. Need Disney insights or planning tips? I’m your guy!

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