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Franklin Park Mom Honored To Become Member Of "Disney Parks Mom Panel"

FRANKLIN PARK (KDKA) -- A local mom has landed an interesting job for the next year all because she loves Disney World.

You can't tell from just looking at Erin Karsman, but the mother of three from Franklin Park, is proud to tell you, if you ask: "Yes, I would definitely classify myself as a Disney fanatic."

She estimates she's been to Disney World about 20 times. And as you might expect, she has scads of pictures from there with her husband Chase, and daughters Lilly, Claire and Chloe.

So like thousands of other people, she applied to be part of something called the Disney Parks Moms Panel.

"The Disney Parks Moms Panel is an online forum where guests can get tips and insight from the moms, dads and grandparents who are on the panel who are experts at planning Disney vacations," said Karsman.

After being quizzed over and over on all things Disney, she made the cut, and is now one of 10 new panelists from across the country offering advice to people who write in.

There are 40 panel members in all.

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So far, some questions have been broad: "Hey, I'm going to Disney for the first time. I'm so overwhelmed help!"

Others, much more specific: "What's the size of the Disney photo book you can order?"

Or: "How long is it going to take me to walk to from the park entrance to the Be Our Guest Restaurant?"

As for one of the biggest mistakes people make planning a trip: "Not staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. I think it's very important for your very first trip at least."

She says the complimentary transportation and other perks make it a great deal.

If you'd like to check out the panel, visit: https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/

In addition to being a mom, Karsman also teaches part-time at Duquesne University's Law School.

She doesn't get a paycheck from the Disney Panel, but she does get a free vacation for her family to Disney World.

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