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Athena Stavrou & Danielle Kate Wroe

Meet the UK's biggest Disney fan - her whole life revolves around the franchise

There's no denying that there's something seriously comforting and adorable about all things Disney. Whatever your top 10 favourite films happen to be, the chances are there's a Disney movie in there somewhere. From Monsters Inc to Cinderella, there are just so many to choose from.

But no matter how much you love Disney, it seems as though there's always someone who loves it just that little bit more.

The UK's "biggest Disney fan" cooks Disney-themed foods, listens to the film soundtracks on repeat, and even had a Mickey Mouse-themed wedding cake.

Kathryn visited Disney World for her first family holiday (Kathryn Chung / SWNS)
Kathryn was absolutely thrilled to win the amazing prize - and the title of biggest Disney fan (Kathryn Chung / SWNS)

Kathryn Chung, 32, has been crowned Disney's biggest fan at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, US, by Strictly Star Janette Manrara - following 10 days of intense challenges.

Kathryn was one of 10 hopeful Disney obsessives from the UK who took part in the competition which took place across Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, US, and aboard the Disney Cruise Line.

Kathryn beat the competition to win a series of challenges around the world, including answering riddles through a magical maze, matching Disney-inspired food on the cruise to films, and even defeating 'spiderbots'.

She's watched over 100 Disney films but says her favourite is Tangled.

The superfan has visited Disney parks across the world - in Paris, Florida, Hong Kong, and California - over 12 times. Kathryn first fell in love with Disney when she visited the Orlando park in 1996 and became "captivated" when she was just five years old.

Kathryn, an architect, from Hackney, East London, said: "I am still lost for words to have been crowned the winner. It blows my mind.

Kathryn battled it out with other major Disney fans (Disney Parks & Resorts / SWNS)

"I didn't expect it at all as all the other contestants were really good. When Janette said my name, it took my breath away.

"I was emotional as it was because it was the last day of an amazing trip, where I met so many amazing people. All the fireworks and meeting the president of Disney made it even more special. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience."

Kathryn's prize was seriously impressive - she won a once-in-a-lifetime stay in the Cinderella suite - which is found through a secret doorway inside Cinderella Castle.

She continued: "The stay in Cinderella's Castle was unreal. I can't describe it with words.

"I've wanted to stay in there for so long but I never thought I'd have the chance because it's so exclusive - you have to be invited or win it as a prize.

"To just be there and see it all first-hand was truly magical. All the details and even the bedding was just phenomenal."

Kathryn's crowning moment was sprinkled with "extra Disney magic", as it took place in the exact spot her husband, Richard, proposed in 2019.

The couple are now looking forward to bringing their first child - due in Summer this year - back to experience "the place where dreams come true".

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