Meet Our Editorial Team
Every guide, review, and itinerary is written by people who have spent real days in the parks — not from press releases or secondhand tips.
Born and raised in Anaheim, California — basically in Disneyland's backyard. Mateo has been riding Space Mountain since before he could tie his shoes. By age 25, he had visited every Disney park on the planet. He knows every queue time trick, hidden menu item, and Lightning Lane hack in the book.
Sarah grew up in Ohio with Cedar Point as her home park, which means she measures a good day by G-forces and airtime. She has ridden over 300 distinct roller coasters across North America and knows exactly how to maximize an Express Pass at Universal Studios.
David is a father of three who treats theme park vacations like military operations. He is a spreadsheet master who tracks historical crowd data, hotel price fluctuations, and dining budgets. He specializes in the logistics of moving a family through a crowded park without anyone having a meltdown.
Our writers are chosen for firsthand park experience — they visit regularly, test strategies on their own dime, and update coverage when things change. Affiliate partnerships help keep Theme Park Network running, but they never determine which parks, hotels, or products we recommend.