
Melanie O, Maryland
- 2/1/2023
About Me
About My Family
You could say that my husband and I are Wilderness Explorers because we met while volunteering at an Earth Day event in 2013. We celebrated our engagement at the Walt Disney World Resort, and I was so relieved when my Disney-newbie fiancé was willing to visit all of the parks from rope drop until closing, AND he couldn't wait to return! Witnessing my husband shed a tear the first time he saw the Millenium Falcon at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge only strengthened our Disney love. "Someday [our children] will come," but for now, this Walt Disney World Resort-loving couple becomes a beacon of magic when it's time to plan an adults-only vacation.
In 2020, my family topped off my sister's wedding celebration in a practically perfect way with a multi-family and multi-generational Walt Disney World Resort vacation. It had been years since our last multi-generational trip, so it was incredibly special to look over during the fireworks dessert party at Magic Kingdom Park and see our party of 20 turn into pixie dust. More recently, my Padawan sister, Jedi Knight brother-in-law, Jedi Brewmaster husband, and I embarked on a Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser journey to a galaxy far, far away in May 2022. Despite some "galactic unrest," the Chandrilla Star Line's fantastic crew, phenomenal food, and nonstop entertainment offered the trip of a lifetime and brought us closer together than ever before.
About My Disney Experience
A long time ago, in 1990, in a galaxy far, far away.....my parents took me on my first Walt Disney World Resort vacation before I was even born. Growing up a Disney kid, Winnie the Pooh taught me how to dance, and Disney's Sing-a-long song VHS tapes taught me how to belt out a tune. Every year as a child, my grandpa would have my family stop their work at our family-owned garden center for a multigenerational Walt Disney World Resort vacation. I learned all of my planning tips at the dinner table during my mom's daily Disney vacation planning presentations. These annual trips melted all of our worries away. Now, I spend the year discussing my Walt Disney World Resort vacation plans with my mom daily.
My husband, the Han Solo to my Leia, was a Disney newbie when we first met. Now, he's wielding the Disney force with Jedi-strength and helping me plan magical vacations! Even though my heart resides in Fantasyland, my favorite Disney memory was learning that my family's midi-chlorian count was above average during our recent journey on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. My family has celebrated engagements, weddings, birthdays, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parties, and other special life events at the Walt Disney World Resort. We always add Enchanting Extras to our stays to get the most magic out of our vacations. The Walt Disney World Resort takes us on immersive adventures that bring us closer than ever to the stories and characters we love.
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Feb 1, 2023
Kristin from NC askedWe are going on a trip with my in-laws however our magic bands are linked to our account and not there’s. Is there a way to still use them?Melanie AnsweredHello there, Kristin!It's a small world after all, because I recently did a trip with my in-laws, and it was so helpful to have our accounts linked up! Linking your family's accounts together allows...View Related Videos - On Feb 1, 2023
Rachele from ON askedHi there! I was wondering if we can take advantage of early theme park entry on the day we're checking in to our Disney resort? We'd like to head straight to the parks as early as possible! Thanks for answering my question! :)Melanie AnsweredHello there, Rachele! Your vacation is during such a magical time! As the flowers sang in Alice in Wonderland, "you can learn a lot of things from the flowers, especially in the month of [May]," when... - On Jan 31, 2023
Juliana from SP askedDo resort guests have access to purchase individual lightning lane at the check-in day? And can they use extra magic hours at check-in day too? Do they need to stop at the hotel prior going to the parks to do that? Thanks!Melanie AnsweredHello there, Juliana!You'll be visiting just in time to test your skills racing across the Grid as a Team Blue recruit because TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise will open at Magic Kingdom...View Related VideosTips For Selecting Your Next Disney Resort | planDisney Podcast - Episode 5
- On Jan 31, 2023
Marion from NA askedI have 2 reservations booked for May 2023. How do I link them so that my family and I have rooms close to one another?Melanie AnsweredHello there, Marion!Frozen's Olaf sang about how much he loves summer, but springtime at the Walt Disney World Resort is my favorite time of year. The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival...View Related VideosTips For Selecting Your Next Disney Resort | planDisney Podcast - Episode 5
- On Jan 30, 2023
Melissa from MD askedWhen can you make dining reservationsMelanie AnsweredHello there, Melissa!From one Marylander to another, welcome to planDisney! You found us at the perfect time because you can start making Walt Disney World Resort dining reservations for your trip,...View Related VideosTips For Selecting Your Next Disney Resort | planDisney Podcast - Episode 5