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A collection of television appearances, magazine stories, digital features, and notable moments shared by leading media outlets.

People Magazine

PEOPLE Magazine shared an exclusive look inside Belle’s Cottage, from the rooms we decorated ourselves and more than 50 hidden Mickeys to the special role the home has played in bringing the girls closer together.

CNBC

CNBC Make It shared the story of how our family found and purchased Belle’s Cottage during the pandemic, turning it into a place where we could spend more quality time together. The feature takes readers through the home’s French countryside design, themed bedrooms, hidden Mickeys and the Imagineer-created details that make it feel like it belongs inside Beauty and the Beast.

Inside Edition

Inside Edition featured my firsthand footage during its national coverage of the Hawaii tsunami warning. I documented the closures and evacuation as our family headed inland to wait until it was safe to return.

Daily Mail

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Realtor.com

After one of my Golden Oak videos reached more than 15 million views, Realtor.com explored the fascination surrounding Disney’s private residential community, its multimillion-dollar homes and the persistent ownership rumor I put to rest.

The Sun

Across two features, The Sun gave readers a look inside our Belle-inspired home and the unusual realities of life in Golden Oak, from hidden Mickeys and fireworks views to resident events, amenities and private transportation around Walt Disney World.

Refinery29

Refinery29 included Belle’s Cottage in a broader look at the women behind real-life Disney homes, exploring how personal spaces, subtle design choices and hidden Mickeys can turn a lifelong love of Disney into part of everyday life.

VoyageMIA

Across two interviews, VoyageMIA followed the evolution of The Traveling Red from a travel blog into a multifaceted business encompassing luxury travel, Disney, motherhood and lifestyle content. The features also explore my marketing background, creative process and the work behind building a successful personal brand.

Hunker

Hunker explored the architecture behind our Imagineer-designed home, highlighting the French provincial exterior, vaulted ceilings, distressed wood finishes and more than 50 hidden Mickeys that bring Belle’s Cottage to life.

Boost Society

Boost Society interviewed me about the reality of balancing motherhood with a full-time career as a content creator, including how becoming a mom helped me find a more authentic voice and expand The Traveling Red beyond travel.

Disney Fanatic

Disney Fanatic took readers through some of the home’s most imaginative spaces, including Belle’s Reading Room, the character-filled staircase and the Belle, Winnie the Pooh and Bambi bedrooms.

Disney Dining

Disney Dining shared how a pandemic-era search for more family time led to our Golden Oak home, offering a room-by-room tour of the French countryside design, hidden Mickeys and spaces created for our family to enjoy together.

The Main Street Mouse

The Main Street Mouse presented a full tour of Belle’s Cottage, from its reclaimed beams and hand-painted artwork to the reading room, Princess Quarters and outdoor living spaces.

Broadcast Coverage

A collection of national and local television appearances featuring firsthand news coverage, family experiences, travel and community events.

International Press

A collection of international features highlighting my work, travels and experiences shared through The Traveling Red.

Syndicated Coverage

A growing collection of features republished or shared by additional media outlets, extending the reach of stories about The Traveling Red and our Disney home.

Additional Coverage 

A collection of additional editorial features highlighting stories from The Traveling Red across travel, Disney, family and lifestyle.

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NATIONAL PRESS | PEOPLE

Disney Influencer Moves into Beauty and the Beast-Inspired Home with Over 50 Hidden Mickeys: See Inside! (Exclusive)

PEOPLE Magazine shared an exclusive look inside Belle’s Cottage, from the rooms we decorated ourselves and more than 50 hidden Mickeys to the special role the home has played in bringing the girls closer together.

NATIONAL PRESS | CNBC

This Family Owns a “Princess Cottage” in Disney World’s Gated Community, Where Homes Sell for $12 Million: Take a Look Inside

CNBC Make It shared the story of how our family found and purchased Belle’s Cottage during the pandemic, turning it into a place where we could spend more quality time together. The feature takes readers through the home’s French countryside design, themed bedrooms, hidden Mickeys and the Imagineer-created details that make it feel like it belongs inside Beauty and the Beast.

NATIONAL PRESS | INSIDE EDITION

National Broadcast Coverage of the Hawaii Tsunami Warning

Inside Edition featured my firsthand footage during its national coverage of the Hawaii tsunami warning. I documented the closures and evacuation as our family headed inland to wait until it was safe to return.

NATIONAL PRESS | DAILY MAIL

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NATIONAL PRESS | REALTOR.COM

The Priciest Place on Earth! Inside the Elite Disney Community Where “Magical” Homes Cost Millions

After one of my Golden Oak videos reached more than 15 million views, Realtor.com explored the fascination surrounding Disney’s private residential community, its multimillion-dollar homes and the persistent ownership rumor I put to rest.

INTERNATIONAL PRESS | THE SUN

I Live Inside Disney World in a Beauty & the Beast Home, We Get Bonus Access to the Parks & a Bus to Pick Us Up

The Sun spotlighted our viral home tour, from the French cottage design and themed bedrooms to more than 50 hidden Mickeys. It also shared the exclusive amenities and transportation available to Golden Oak residents.

I Live Inside Disney World, We Watch the Iconic Fireworks from Bed and Have Direct Access to Any Park

In an exclusive interview, I shared what life in Golden Oak is really like, including watching Magic Kingdom fireworks from home, enjoying the close-knit community and raising Charlie surrounded by Disney magic.

INTERNATIONAL PRESS | REFINERY29

Meet the Women Who Live in Real-Life Disney Houses

Refinery29 included Belle’s Cottage in a broader look at the women behind real-life Disney homes, exploring how personal spaces, subtle design choices and hidden Mickeys can turn a lifelong love of Disney into part of everyday life.

LOCAL PRESS | VOYAGEMIA

Meet Cristie Anne

This interview traces the early evolution of The Traveling Red, from sharing my travels as a creative outlet to building a business encompassing family travel, motherhood, home and Disney content. It also explores how my MBA in marketing helped me approach content creation as a business.

Community Highlights: Meet Cristie Anne of The Traveling Red

Five years later, VoyageMIA revisited my journey and the growth of The Traveling Red into a luxury travel and Disney lifestyle brand. I shared the experiences, challenges and personal milestones that shaped both my business and the community I have built.

NATIONAL PRESS | HUNKER

You Can Live Inside Disney World in a Princess-Themed House

Hunker explored the architecture behind our Imagineer-designed home, highlighting the French provincial exterior, vaulted ceilings, distressed wood finishes and more than 50 hidden Mickeys that bring Belle’s Cottage to life.

NATIONAL PRESS | BOOST SOCIETY

Influencer Interviews: Being a Full-Time Mommy & Blogger with @thetravelingred

Boost Society interviewed me about the reality of balancing motherhood with a full-time career as a content creator, including how becoming a mom helped me find a more authentic voice and expand The Traveling Red beyond travel.

DISNEY PRESS | DISNEY FANATIC

Blogger Reveals Stunning “Belle” Cottage Inside Disney’s Gated Community

Disney Fanatic took readers through some of the home’s most imaginative spaces, including Belle’s Reading Room, the character-filled staircase and the Belle, Winnie the Pooh and Bambi bedrooms.

DISNEY PRESS | DISNEY DINING

Now You Can Step Inside Belle’s Cottage at Disney World’s Golden Oak Community

Disney Dining shared how a pandemic-era search for more family time led to our Golden Oak home, offering a room-by-room tour of the French countryside design, hidden Mickeys and spaces created for our family to enjoy together.

DISNEY PRESS | THE MAIN STREET MOUSE

Look Inside This Belle-Themed Multi-Million-Dollar Home at Golden Oak!

The Main Street Mouse presented a full tour of Belle’s Cottage, from its reclaimed beams and hand-painted artwork to the reading room, Princess Quarters and outdoor living spaces.

NATIONAL & LOCAL TELEVISION | BROADCAST COVERAGE

Inside Edition | Hawaii Tsunami Warning

Inside Edition featured my firsthand footage during its nationally syndicated coverage of the Hawaii tsunami warning. I documented the closures and evacuation as our family headed inland until it was safe to return.

Local News | Exploring NightGarden Miami

Charlie and I appeared on local television while exploring NightGarden Miami, giving viewers a look at the immersive lights, interactive displays and family-friendly holiday experience.

INTERNATIONAL PRESS

MARIE FRANCE

Fan de Disney depuis toute petite, je vis à l’intérieur du parc dans cette maison inspirée de La Belle et la Bête

French publication Marie France featured my family’s Disney home and the story behind our life at Golden Oak. The article takes readers inside Belle’s Cottage and highlights its custom Disney details and Beauty and the Beast inspiration.

TUKO

Celebrities Who Live in Golden Oak at the Disney World Resort

Kenyan media outlet TUKO introduced international readers to Golden Oak and included my family’s Disney home among the community’s notable residences. The feature highlighted our life between Miami and Disney and our time together at Belle’s Cottage.

SYNDICATED & REPUBLISHED COVERAGE

Yahoo Style Canada

Disney Influencer Moves into Beauty and the Beast-Inspired Home with Over 50 Hidden Mickeys: See Inside!

Yahoo Style Canada republished PEOPLE Magazine’s exclusive feature, sharing Belle’s Cottage and the story of how the home has brought our family closer with an international audience.

NBC Chicago

This Family Owns a “Princess Cottage” in Disney World’s Gated Community: Take a Look Inside

NBC Chicago shared CNBC Make It’s feature about how our family found Belle’s Cottage and transformed it into a special place to spend time together.

Realtor.com

What You Need to Know About Disney’s Elite Community of Multimillion-Dollar Homes

Realtor.com published a condensed follow-up to its original Golden Oak feature, highlighting the community, its distinctive homes and my response to a widely circulated ownership rumor.

ADDITIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE

TwistedSifter

Take a Look Inside This “Princess Cottage” Located in Disney’s Private Gated Community

TwistedSifter introduced readers to Golden Oak through our family’s Belle-inspired cottage, highlighting its themed rooms, hidden Mickeys and the distinctive lifestyle that comes with having a home inside Walt Disney World.

Disney Tips

Take a Tour Through This Belle-Inspired Cottage Inside Disney’s Gated Community

Disney Tips focused on the craftsmanship throughout Belle’s Cottage, from its French countryside styling and reclaimed wood to the hand-painted details found in the Winnie the Pooh and Bambi bedrooms.