Today we’d like to introduce you to Abby Steinbrueck
Hi Abby, 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?
I have always loved Disney and theme parks. Growing up in Florida, my family when to Disney World regularly. I have so many fond memories of birthday celebrations, weekend getaways, and holidays at the parks. When I met my boyfriend in 2020, we both discovered that we shared this love for Disney. The first time I met his parents we actually went to the parks for a few days.
Being a graduate student with a lot of student debt and not a lot of income, Disney annual passes were out of the question for me. We had Universal Orlando annual passes, which I also really enjoy, but a part of me missed the magic of Disney. However, in 2024, my boyfriend surprised me with an annual pass for my birthday in May. I was so excited and wanted to share my excitement on TikTok. I posted a video about the outfits I had planned for the our trip, and it got a lot more likes than I was used to getting. After our first trip, I posted a few more videos, and started gaining a following. I decided that I wanted to continue to share the magic and my love for the parks with others, so I made that my brand. I started an Instagram account as well and have made so many friends in the community along the way. I mainly focus on vlogging my days at the parks, food reviews, and Disney outfit inspiration. I have been able to collaborate with other creators and small businesses, and it’s been so much fun supporting others in pursuit their passions!
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?
There have been some bumps in the road for sure. Social media is hard because it’s such an oversaturated network. I’m not to be point yet where I make money doing this, but I hope to get there someday. It can be discouraging when I put a lot of time and effort creating content, just for it to only get 300 views. It’s also difficult because a lot of my content requires me to spend money, and I’m limited in what I can do because I don’t make a lot being in school. When I get frustrated about my account not growing as fast as it did in the beginning, or my post only getting a certain number of views, I have to remind myself of why I started doing this in the first place – because I enjoy it. It’s not all about what I can gain, it’s about spreading the joy of the parks to others and making connections with other people in the community.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Though online I’m known for my Disney and Universal content, my professional life is very different. I’m working on finishing up my Doctorate in Audiology. This eight year program has been rigorous, and there are some days that I have felt like giving up. Despite these hard days, helping people with hearing loss has been so rewarding. After graduation, I hope to work with the pediatric population. A lot of my clinical work so far has been with children, and I love it so much. Being able to work with families is such a blessing. Many people have distrust in medical professionals, so my goal as a future provider is to combat this by developing a good rapport with my patients so that they can lean on me for support.
Any big plans?
In the future, I hope to continue to grow my social media as a Disney content creator, in addition to being a pediatric Audiologist. I know it will be a lot of work, but it will also be so rewarding! With my social media specifically, I hope to be able to collaborate with more small business and creators to support them in their dreams. My ultimate goal, both socially and professionally, is to encourage others to pursue their passions, as well as to contribute joy and support within my community.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbysmagicalmems?igsh=NGVseWdxeW1qcHJw&utm_source=qr
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbysmagicalmems?_t=8rfabZRJilW&_r=1
