Matthew C, Minnesota
- 9/4/2025
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 Aug 30, 2025
Adam from TX asked“Hello< are there Star Wars themed suits available? ”Matthew AnsweredBright Suns, Adam! I see the Force has guided you to planDisney, the most helpful Disney vacation resource in the galaxy! Soon you’ll be exploring far-off locales, like Black Spire Outpost on... - On Aug 30, 2025
Amy from Scotland asked“I know you don’t have to pay for under threes and we come in February the month before he turns three. Question is he is very tall for his age (predicted to be 6ft when he’s older), do I need to bring proof of age? I really don’t feel safe carrying that.”Matthew AnsweredHiya, Amy! Welcome back to planDisney! As the proud dad to some tall children myself, I’m happy to help you with this question. You are correct that kids under 3 years old do not need a theme...View Related Videos
- On Aug 29, 2025
Terrie from NH asked“How do I save my annual pass (Incredipass) to my apple wallet?”Matthew AnsweredHey there, Terrie! Welcome to planDisney! I’m always happy to help a fellow Annual Passholder. Let’s get you all set for your upcoming Walt Disney World adventure! The first step is to... - On Aug 28, 2025
Alice from VA asked“Does Disney Springs have an adult changing table location?”Matthew AnsweredHiya, Alice! Welcome to planDisney! You’re Walt Disney World adventure will be here before you know it, and what’s a trip to the Vacation Kingdom of the World without a stop at Disney... - On Aug 27, 2025
Craig from Somerset asked“So we are staying at Caribbean Beach Resort for 7 nights in November as part of our 3 Disney experience Disney Honeymoon. We have the Disney Dining Plan, I was wondering how many credits we get for snacks, quick service meals and table service options. ”Matthew AnsweredHey there, Craig! Welcome to planDisney, and thanks for sharing your delicious dining plan question with us. Whether your wedding is coming up or the happy day has already happened: congratulations!...View Related Videos