
McCayla B, Washington
- 10/7/2025
About Me
Hi! I'm McCayla! I live in beautiful Washington State with my husband and two young sons. I also have a third son who passed away over ten years ago. I work as a family advocate at the children's hospital where he was cared for and have the privilege of connecting families to mental health support. In a world that can be so difficult sometimes, I am grateful there's a magical place like Disneyland Resort where troubles seem far away.
When I'm not creating color-coded spreadsheets and planning my next vacation, I enjoy sharing a charcuterie board with friends, cheering on my boys in whatever activity they're currently involved in, trying out new restaurants with my husband, and walking in the woods with our Golden Retriever.
About My Family
For most of my life growing up, it was just me and my mama. I am an only child and my father passed away when I was young. My mom created a world for me, through songs, stories, and silliness, where happily ever after happened every single day.
My biggest, boldest wish growing up was to become a mom myself, and now, experiencing family togetherness, whether by watching Indiana Jones for the hundredth time or enjoying a soft serve on the Disney Magic, has unlocked a joy I never thought possible.
About My Disney Experience
My earliest memory of Disneyland Park was with my mom on Peter Pan's Flight when I was seven years old. Even now, whenever I experience this attraction, I feel a sense of overwhelming nostalgia and comfort.
As an only child, I grew up with a wild imagination. I was the little girl who recruited friends to be in a production of Beauty and the Beast in my garage. (I cast myself as Belle, of course.) I was the middle schooler who purchased the full "Main Street Electrical Parade" cassette tape soundtrack after a visit to Disneyland Park. Now, as a mom, experiencing a place of fantasy and adventure with my boys, where they can *actually* fly through other galaxies and stroll through Avengers Campus with Black Panther - it's magical for all of us.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Oct 1, 2025
Geri from CA askedIs there a room category in Calif Disney that can see fireworks from own room?McCayla AnsweredHi Geri - a very warm welcome to planDisney!Thank you for stopping by with your great question. Sounds like you have a visit in the works to the Happiest Place on Earth! I'm happy to share that you...View Related Videos - On Oct 1, 2025
Tiffany from ID askedHi! I see that Small World is closed starting on 10/30 for the holiday overlay. Will that effect Tapestry of Happiness showing at all? It looks like it is still on the schedule. Thanks for your help!McCayla AnsweredHi Tiffany! Welcome back to planDisney! I'm so thrilled you have a visit to Disneyland coming up and am excited for all the frightful fun you're about to experience during spooky season.Thank you for...View Related Videos5 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Disneyland Resort In 2025
- On Sep 30, 2025
Teresa from CA askedMy family is visiting Disneyland this year for Thanksgiving. We’ve been many times, but never for Thanksgiving. A few in the group are insistent that they must have a turkey dinner. Which restaurants will have a turkey meal - sit down or QSR?McCayla AnsweredWelcome to planDisney, Teresa! Sounds like you have a very special visit to the Happiest Place on Earth coming up - and during the most magical time of the year. I'm so thrilled for you! Thank you... - On Sep 30, 2025
Melanie from ID askedI made a reservation for my family (with 3 young kids) for the brunch at Goofy's Kitchen on 11/22. Are there characters in attendance for brunch? The website refers to breakfast and dinner but not brunch. Thanks in advance for your help.McCayla AnsweredHi there, Melanie, and welcome to planDisney! Gawrsh, thank you so much for stopping by with this great question. Character Dining at the Happiest Place on Earth is incredibly magical and I'm so...View Related Videos - On Sep 29, 2025
Chris from OR askedWe are making Disneyland reservations for November. What happens if someone gets sick between now and then?McCayla AnsweredHiya Chris! Oh boy! I'm so thrilled you have a visit to the Happiest Place on Earth in the works!Thank you for stopping by planDisney with your question. Although we don't really like to think about...