They call it Magic Kingdom for a reason

For a stretch of about 13 years, I coached back-to-back sports at Marine City
high school. A decision was made early in that span that our family would 
celebrate the end of the coaching cycle with a spring break vacation. 
Following the lead of some great friends and mentors (Mike and Karyn 
Alley) we decided to expose our kids to the Disney experience.
Countless times I would hear of coaches getting out of the profession to 
“spend more time with their family.” Many times, that statement simply 
means that the wife is unhappy with the coaches work life balance. I was 
blessed with an incredibly supportive wife matched with very patient 
children. I wanted these vacations to create powerful memories. I wanted 
experiences that would last a lifetime.

Disney immediately fascinated me, especially the business side of the parks. 
I was mesmerized with the flow of crowds through the park. How 
merchandise was conveniently located after every major ride. The smell of 
freshly popped popcorn as soon as you entered the park. The kids (Gunnar 
and Gabbi) fell in love with the whole environment as we settled into a 
routine that would maximize each day. Early entry into the parks, well 
thought out movement to gain quick access to popular rides, and critical 
breaks in the day to recharge at the resort pool.
Kathy and I enjoyed the area and attractions so much that we invested in real
estate and built two separate houses in the Disney footprint. We placed the 
houses into a rental program to offset the costs.