Nola Nerd Couple: Disney Magic + Fandom & Family Adventures

Epcot’s Spaceship Earth at night photographed by the Nola Nerd Kid

Family‑friendly Disney trips, Comic‑Con guides, and nerd travel — from a real nerd family who’s done it all.

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Latest Adventures

Not sure where to begin? These are our newest stories — but our most helpful guides are below.

There’s something here for every kind of nerdy family

Grab a coffee, put on your favorite fandom shirt, and come along for the ride. We are always exploring, always learning, and always finding new ways to celebrate the stories and places we love. Below are three good places to start!

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Nola Nerd Kid at Epcot

Disney Blogs

Discover Disney magic through our blogs — tips, reviews, and our love for the parks.

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Nola Nerd Couple capturing Andy Serkis at Fan Expo New Orleans

Press & Event Coverage

Get the inside scoop on the events and press experiences we’ve attended.

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Nola Nerd Couple's Comic-Con-ing 101: Cosplay is not Consent

Comic-Con-ing 101

Learn how to navigate Comic-Con like a pro with our ultimate guide.

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Meet the Nola Nerd Couple/Family

We’re a family of two teachers and one energetic daughter from the Greater New Orleans area who live and breathe all things fandom, Disney, and nerdy life. Through our blog, Nola Nerd Couple, we share honest stories, event coverage, and practical tips from years of exploring conventions, classrooms, theme parks, and pop culture together. Whether we’re attending a Comic Con, strolling through a Disney park, or discovering new ways to bring creativity into everyday family life, we love connecting with others who believe that learning and adventure are part of the same story

Cristina from Nola Nerd Couple near Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in Alaska

Cristina

Mrs. Nola Nerd

Cristina is an educator and planner who keeps the Nola Nerd Couple on track. She loves Star Wars, The Legend of Zelda, Disney trips, and finding the best food wherever the family goes. Her must‑ride Disney attraction: The Haunted Mansion.

The Nola Nerd Kid at Breakfast at 'Ohana with Stitch

The Kid

The Nola Nerd Kid

The Kid loves Taylor Swift, dance, and musical theater. She joins us at conventions and brings the creativity that keeps our stories fun and fresh. Favorite Disney ride: Journey Into Imagination with Figment.

Kurt from Nola Nerd Couple at The National Humanities Center working on his classroom pedagogy

Kurt

Mr. Nola Nerd

Kurt is the storyteller and tech guru behind Nola Nerd Couple. He shares family‑friendly convention stories, teacher‑life insights, and fandom favorites like Star Wars. His go‑to Disney attraction: Spaceship Earth.

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