Matthew C, Minnesota
- 11/24/2025
About Me
I'm a lifelong Midwesterner living in Minnesota with my wife and three kids. I work for an exhibition company creating educational exhibits and writing text for children's museums, so I know a lot about how kids behave and how their brains work. I visited Walt Disney World a bunch of times as a child, but my fandom went to "infinity and beyond" once I had my own kids. Before I knew it I was quoting the Jungle Cruise and had strong opinions about background music loops! These days I spend my free time reading about Disney history, watching baseball, cooking, and planning my family's next Disney adventure.
About My Family
My wife and I met when we were 16 years old and working together at summer camp. She wrote me a letter saying how much she liked me and she's been my Mary Poppins (practically perfect in every way) ever since. We have 3 kiddos at 3 very different stages of childhood, which means we're always busy with one activity or another. Planning our next Disney vacation is a family activity. We spend months talking about which restaurants we want to try, which resorts should we stay at, and whether we think our youngest will be able to stay up late enough for fireworks. Maybe next time!
About My Disney Experience
My Disney experience began when I was less than a year old and over the course of my childhood we visited enough times that I developed a strong emotional response to the smell of Pirates of the Caribbean. My future wife and I ventured to the Vacation Kingdom in college and we faked a marriage proposal in front of Cinderella's Castle to prank my mom (she didn't buy it). I started taking my own family when my kids were toddlers and I quickly found that I enjoyed the planning part of the vacation almost as much as the vacation itself. Do my wife and I create spreadsheets to compare the amenities and costs of value, moderate, and deluxe resorts, as well as a breakdown of all possible expenses? Yes. Yes, we do.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Nov 18, 2025
Tracy from NJ asked“Can I bring the insta360 Flow 2 Plus AI Tracker Foldable Phone Gimbal into the Disney world parks?”Matthew AnsweredHiya, Tracy! Welcome to planDisney! I bet you’re super excited for your upcoming Walt Disney World adventure. All the rides, all the shows, all the amazing snacks and treats. I don’t... - On Nov 17, 2025
Becky from FL asked“Will the Grand Floridian Cafe offer a Thanksgiving Meal this year at dinner service on Thanksgiving?”Matthew AnsweredHiya, Becky! Welcome to planDisney, and thanks for sharing your question with us. Your Walt Disney World visit is right around the corner. How exciting! Soon you’ll be immersed in the magic,... - On Nov 17, 2025
Carolynn from MA asked“If I book a stay at a Disney hotel for 4/30/26-5/5/26 are we able to get free water park admission on our check in day?”Matthew AnsweredWelcome to planDisney, Carolynn! Thanks for sharing your splashtastic question with us! The Water Park Benefit is an excellent perk for guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels. I was able...View Related Videos
- On Nov 17, 2025
Victor from IL asked“How do I link my existing hotel reservation to my plans? ”Matthew AnsweredHiya, Victor! Welcome to planDisney, and thanks for sharing your question with us. You’ve picked a magical time to visit Walt Disney World. The theme parks and hotels will be decked out in...View Related Videos - On Nov 17, 2025
Mariejose from FL asked“Hi, we have a Topolino’s breakfast reservation at 7.40 a.m. i’ve read that the parkinglot at Hollywood studio’s opens at 7.30 a.m. How much time would it take for us to take the Skyliner to Riviera resort? Thank you.”Matthew AnsweredHey there, Mariejose! Welcome to planDisney! While I haven’t had the opportunity to have breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace at Riviera Resort, I do know my way around Walt Disney World, and...View Related Videos