Matt N, New Jersey
- 3/24/2026
About Me
I am an Instructional Coach at an elementary school, where I help create learning environments that honor not just growth, but everything students, families, and teachers carry with them. I also lead workshops that support teachers in bringing skills, confidence, and care into harmony, while helping learners find their voice along the way. I love to read, write, travel, attend concerts and Broadway shows, and spend time with my husband, family, and friends. Like my favorite character, Ariel, I love to swim regularly (I'm a secret merman). I can't wait to help you plan a Disney vacation filled with moments that come together into a meaningful symphony of memories.
About My Family
I grew up watching all the Disney movies with my brother and sister in Connecticut, wearing out VHS tapes and memorizing all of the lines. Those shared moments sparked my love for Disney. It was not just the stories on the screen, but the way those moments connected us. Today, I live in New Jersey with my husband, a fellow educator, where our melodies blend and our life unfolds as a duet. We love spending time with our family and friends, both inside and outside of the Walt Disney World Resort, where those shared moments come together in ways that stay with us.
About My Disney Experience
Growing up in the Disney Renaissance era, Disney has always been in my DNA. I went on my first trip to the Walt Disney World Resort in middle school, and I have been hooked ever since. It is truly my happy place and a place I call home, especially because Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort is my home resort with Disney Vacation Club. While I often travel with my husband and adult friends, I also love to travel with my family, including my niece and nephew. Those shared trips, across different seasons of life, are where the magic really comes together. You can often find me tasting my way around an EPCOT festival, checking off another hotel on my Disney Resorts Collection Hotel bucket list, or conquering all of the Disney Mountains. Every trip has its own rhythm, and together, those moments become something bigger.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Mar 24, 2026
Michelle from MS asked“Bought the Costco Disney world package. We will arrive in 7 days on the 31st. I’ve already linked the hotel reservation to the app, but the tickets are not listed for me to buy lightning lane.”Matt AnsweredWelcome to planDisney, Michelle! Thanks so much for reaching out to us! The flowers in Alice in Wonderland sang their lovely tune about a golden afternoon, and this feels like a golden little moment...View Related Videos
- On Mar 22, 2026
Anthony from LA asked“How many people can stay in a Nemo suite”Matt AnsweredWelcome, Anthony, to planDisney! We're always here to answer your questions about the big blue world…or, rather, Disney vacation planning. So let’s get to yours!Let’s make sure you...View Related Videos
- On Mar 21, 2026
Elizabeth from PA asked“I need to change the dates on my Disney trip but nothing is showing up ”Matt AnsweredWell, hello there, Elizabeth! Thanks so much for reaching out to us at planDisney, our magical little corner of the internet where we help Guests find their way and answer every Disney vacation...View Related Videos
- On Mar 20, 2026
Ananta asked“Can I use my phone to scan lightning lane passes? How do I use after purchase?”Matt AnsweredWelcome, Ananta, to planDisney, our friendly corner of the internet where we answer all of your Disney planning questions.Once you have arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort and downloaded the My...View Related Videos
- On Mar 20, 2026
We asked our panelists…“Has anything been announced for 262 day? Is there anything longer than a day?”Matt AnsweredWelcome to planDisney, friend! I’m so happy you reached out to us. As Stitch would say, “Ohana means family,” and you’re part of ours here.There have been no announcements yet...View Related Videos
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