Matt N, New Jersey
- 10/9/2024
About Me
I am an Instructional Coach at an elementary school where I get to help bring magic to every learning environment. I also teach at the graduate level to help teachers support their readers in finding their happily ever afters! 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 every day (I'm a secret merman). I can't wait to help you plan your next magical vacation!
About My Family
I grew up watching all the Disney movies with my brother and sister in Connecticut. We wore out those VHS tapes and memorized all of the lines. This is what sparked my love for Disney: sharing moments with my family and friends while traveling to magical places in our family room. I now live in New Jersey with my husband, who is a fellow educator and definitely worth melting for, and my cat, who is always up for snuggling while watching a Disney movie. We love to spend time with our family and friends both inside and outside of the Walt Disney World Resort!
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, and I am always helping people experience their best trip ever! You can usually find me tasting my way around an EPCOT festival, rope-dropping Magic Kingdom Park, or conquering all of the Disney Mountains. After all, adventure is out there!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Oct 9, 2024
Crystal from NC asked“I have a dining reservation in the Magic Kingdom, but when I try to make my park reservation for that day, the Magic Kingdom is not available. Will we be able to keep our dining reservation? How do we resolve this?”Matt AnsweredHiya, Crystal! Welcome to planDisney.At this time, Guests with date-based theme park tickets do not need Theme Park Reservations to enter the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. However,... - On Oct 5, 2024
Adam from NH asked“Hi! I booked a Disney hotel in on Disney app but purchased tickets on another site that I would like to link to my account. If I link these tickets, is it now considered a “package” or would I still have 8 days prior to visit to cancel/modify hotel? Thank!”Matt AnsweredWell, hello there, Adam. Thanks for reaching out to us here at planDisney. It's so nice to meet you!If you purchased theme park tickets separately from your Disney Resorts Collection Hotel room... - On Oct 4, 2024
Rubens mateus asked“If a guest bought a Magic Kingdom ticket for one day - dec31- and the park hit the maximum capacity, the guest can't get in even with a single day ticket?”Matt AnsweredHello, Rubens. Thanks for reaching out to us.New Year's Eve is often an exciting night to be in one of the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. While specific activities haven't yet been...View Related Videos
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- On Oct 4, 2024
Anupama from NJ asked“I’m scheduled to go to Hollywood studios today, and have my lightning pass experiences planned. How can I change my plan to go to animal kingdom, and can those lighting passes transfer?”Matt AnsweredGood day, Anupama. It's so nice to answer a question from a fellow NJ resident!Currently, you can change your pre-booked Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections through the My Disney Experience mobile...View Related Videos
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- On Oct 3, 2024
Jerry from AB asked“Good evening. I'm curious if is there a block for non-Florida residents during the Christmas period? I'm travelling from Canada and heard rumbles of some blocks and only Florida residents can attend the Parks during this time? Thank you”Matt AnsweredGood day, Jerry. It's so nice to meet you virtually. I love it when Guests make their way over to us at planDisney!When it comes to rumbles, I would only trust the ones that happen during some of the...View Related Videos
- On Oct 3, 2024
Grant from NY asked“Do Florida Residents have to take Disney buses and trams to get to Disney World theme parks?”Matt AnsweredHello there, Grant. Thanks for reaching out to us.Some of my favorite rides at the resort aren't actually considered rides. There are so many modes of Walt Disney World Resort Transportation, and so...View Related Videos
- On Oct 3, 2024
Paula from FL asked“when may I make park reservations starting Nov. 18, 2024?”Matt AnsweredHello there, Paula. Thanks for reaching out to us with your question.At this time, Guests with date-based theme park tickets do not need to make Theme Park Reservations to visit a theme park at the...View Related Videos
- On Oct 3, 2024
Esther from WA asked“We went to Disney World last year right before Christmas and enjoyed all of the magical festivities and fun special ticket events. We were hoping to go this year a day or two after Christmas. I don’t see any special event tickets for 12/27-1/4. Any ideas?”Matt AnsweredHiya, Esther. Let's sprinkle some magical pixie dust onto your upcoming holiday Disney vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort.Many of the separately ticketed holiday events end before the week of...View Related Videos - On Oct 2, 2024
Sara from ON asked“How can I get DAS for my son who has ADHD. He does not know that he is going to Disney and we'd like to keep it a surprise”Matt AnsweredWelcome to planDisney, Sara. Thanks for reaching out to us!Ooh! A surprise visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. So very exciting! Your son is in for a wonderful trip, especially during the...View Related Videos
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- On Oct 1, 2024
Miniellie from SC asked“If I buy a one day ticket and need to change the date, is there a time limit on when I can reschedule to? Can I use it the following year? I understand I will have to pay the diffusion price change.”Matt AnsweredHi Miniellie. It's so nice to virtually meet you. We love it when Guests discover our happy little corner of the internet!Plans change. And there are some policies at the Walt Disney World Resort... - On Oct 1, 2024
Abigail from IL asked“I am staying at the walt Disney world resorts Oct 21- 29. But I am only doing 3 parks but am spreading them out between the 23-29. Is there a way to extend the amount of days the tickets are good for?”Matt AnsweredHello, Abigail. Welcome to planDisney! Thanks for reaching out to us.If your theme park tickets are part of a vacation package (tickets and Disney Resorts Collection Hotel room reservation booked...View Related Videos
- On Sep 30, 2024
John from TN asked“Can I add a park hopper to day 3 of a 4 day ticket at WDW or do I have to get for all 4 days?”Matt AnsweredHi, John. It's so nice that you found your way back to us here at planDisney!I find the Park Hopper Option to be really handy. I can start in one park in the morning and make my way to another in the...View Related Videos - On Sep 30, 2024
Kyle asked“Does memory maker link when I arrive to Disney? I can see my linked ticket includes memory maker but I'm not sure it's link because I can still buy it so I'm really confused. Thanks Kyle ”Matt AnsweredGet ready to smile, Kyle. Not just because I'm going to answer your question but because the Disney magic is going to be captured throughout your vacation through Memory Maker for you to reflect on...View Related Videos
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- On Sep 29, 2024
Debbie from ON asked“If I purchase a 4 day park hopper ticket can I upgrade to a 4 day park hopper plus ticket after using it for three days? Could I then upgrade the 4 day park hopper plus ticket to a 5 day park hopper plus ticket? We will be there for 7 days”Matt AnsweredHello, Debbie! Welcome to planDisney. Let's do what we do here best: answer your Disney vacation planning question with a smile!While you can upgrade a 4-day theme park ticket with the Park Hopper...View Related Videos - On Sep 29, 2024
Ellen from FL asked“My husband and both are Pixie Dust passholders. If we choose to purchase day-tickets for a blackout date, can our pixie dust pass serve as proof of residency or must we provide additional documentation?”Matt AnsweredHello, Ellen. Welcome back to planDisney. I'm so happy to answer your question today!Being a local and an Annual Passholder, you probably already know this, but the end of November will be such a...View Related VideosHolidays at Walt Disney World | planDisney Podcast – Special Episode
