Greg L, Arizona
- 2/7/2023
About Me
Hi friends! I am a husband and dad to two fun and rambunctious kiddos under five. I've lived in Arizona since I was five, my wife and I met at Arizona State University, and we now live in the Phoenix metro area where I work in marketing and communications as my day job. I know a likely unnecessary amount of random trivia about three of my favorite things: the Disneyland Resort, Star Wars, and Marvel. When I'm not planning our family's next trip to the Disneyland Resort, I love spending time with family and friends, playing video and board games, and fitness! My newest hobby has been learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
About My Family
My wife and I have been married since 2013 and have a boy and a girl, both under five. My wife grew up in the Midwest and hadn't visited the Disneyland Resort since she was a baby, so I like to take credit for sharing my infectious enthusiasm with her, so much so that she now gets just as excited for our next trip as I do. We first took our son when he was a year old then, just to try to top ourselves, we took another trip when our daughter was just six months old. We've made it an annual family tradition to visit ever since! The Disneyland Resort was like a second home for me growing up, and it has been incredible to now see the magic through our kids' eyes.
About My Disney Experience
I first visited Disneyland Park when I was five. I still have memories of going on the Motor Boat Cruise, Skyway, and two separate Autopia tracks on that first visit. My family continued to visit at least once per year and it has been absolutely amazing to see how the park has grown and changed over the years. Some of my favorite memories include pulling the sword from the stone with Merlin, visiting Disney California Adventure Park on opening weekend, and the first time I stepped foot in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge with my wife and son. I love staying up to date with all the latest news about the Disneyland Resort, and after visiting the parks numerous times now with young kids, I feel well-equipped to help you plan a magical trip with little ones!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Jan 31, 2023
Daniel from CA asked“At Disneyland I thought I read that you have to make reservations at some of the more popular rides, Star Wars Galaxy, Carsland, etc. Which are they and how do we make the reservations?”Greg AnsweredHello there, Daniel! Welcome to planDisney, and thanks for your question!It looks like your trip to the Disneyland Resort is coming up in a little less than a month - how exciting! This is a great...View Related Videos
- On Jan 30, 2023
Kevin from UT asked“My family tentatively planned to visit this year in October. But, we do want to see the Disney 100 decorations and entertainment. Do you have any idea which Disney 100 events will still be running during Halloween Time?”Greg AnsweredHey there, Kevin - welcome to planDisney, and thanks for your question!This is a great question and one I'm wondering as well since my family typically takes our annual trip in November each year...View Related Videos
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- On Jan 30, 2023
Emily from CA asked“Can I transfer or upgrade a child's ticket to an adult?”Greg AnsweredHey there, Emily, and welcome to planDisney! We're so glad you're here. It looks like your arrival date is just a few short weeks away - have you started counting down the days, yet?First, I wanted... - On Jan 30, 2023
Brittney from ON asked“how can my family and i dine with a Disney princess? will my daughters birthday be recognized? ”Greg AnsweredHello there, Brittney, and welcome to planDisney!First, happy early birthday to your little princess! The most special way to celebrate her birthday and dine with other princesses will be the Disney... - On Jan 30, 2023
Trisha from HI asked“Hi! I know we can add the Hopper on after our initial purchase and add it the day of our visit, but is there a cut-off time to add it? For example, if we start at DCA and want to head over to DL after DCA closes can we add on the hopper that late?”Greg AnsweredHi there, Trisha, and welcome back to planDisney! I'm so happy to be able to help with this question because I get to share some good news - yes, you can add that Park Hopper later in the day! The...