Today we’d like to introduce you to Vanessa Ferguson.
Hi Vanessa, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Our podcast showcases our love for Disney while featuring amazing vendors, service providers and products that are designed to make our listeners next Disney trips even more magical. From vacation planners to product producers, our guests add Disney magic into people’s lives.
Our account launched in May 2018 with our first podcast being produced in October 2018 with new episodes released every 2 weeks. The podcast has released over 165 episodes (as of August 2026) with over 13,000 downloads from locations around the globe. We have over 5,000 followers on Instagram and reach on average 15,000 accounts on Instagram every month.
Most episodes include a segment with Walt Disney World travel tips followed by a vendor interview. We’ve showcased over 100 small businesses since our show launched. Every episode ends with a trivia segment and a quote from Walt Disney.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Some of the biggest challenges have been shifts in what vendors can offer to vacationers. During COVID so many vendors stopped services and selling products plus so many of our listeners stopped traveling. We did a “Wear Your Ears” at home push with other Disney accounts and it was so much fun to bring a little Disney magic home. The next challenge was when Disney World changed their policies related to vendors and deliveries on property earlier this year. A lot of our guests delivered things to their customers while they were visiting Walt Disney World so that has changed the content we offer.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Vanessa Ferguson and Kris Johns are a Midwestern couple who live outside of Flint, Michigan with their nine year old daughter. The things that set them apart are the unique experiences they have had during their Disney travels. They had a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding at Epcot in 2008 (American Adventure Rotunda) and vow renewal at Epcot in 2018 (Italy Pavilion). They have over 60 trips to Walt Disney World between the two of them along with trips to Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and Tokyo Disney. They are also Disney Vacation Club owners at the Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian. They have been co-hosts for the DisLove with Vanessa and Kris Podcast since 2019. Another fun travel fact is that they have visited all 50 states.
What matters most to you? Why?
Family, faith and community are the things that are most important to us. Besides our love of Disney, we are also super involved with our community. We have built two dog parks in our county and serve on the boards for several nonprofits in our community. Kris was elected to City Council in the city where we live and he leads a flower giveaway program called Beautify Burton. Vanessa does grant writing for a number of nonprofits in our area too. Our daughter has special needs and was adopted from India, so we are passionate about adoption and the special needs community.
Pricing:
- Free
Contact Info:
- Website: https://dislove.buzzsprout.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dislovewithvanessaandkris/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dislovewithvanessaandkris/?modal=admin_todo_tour
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisLovePodcastwithVanessaKris
- Other: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dislove-podcast-with-vanessa-and-kris/id1436247551
