
Melanie O, Maryland
- 11/2/2023
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 Oct 31, 2023
Christian from capital federal askedwe're a married couple with a 2-year-old planning to travel for New Year's. We'd like park recommendations for New Year's Eve with fireworks and dining. When and how can we find event listings and make reservations?Melanie AnsweredHello there, Christian!I can’t imagine a more magical way to ring in the New Year. I’m sure that seeing the look on your little one’s face the first time that they meet Mickey Mouse...View Related Videos - On Oct 31, 2023
Dawn from Kent askedHi I need to book 3 rooms at all star movies but as Ice been given the job as top planner can I get all 3 reservations linked to one my Disney app so that I can book everyone on everything all at once and can the other members of the party see tooMelanie AnsweredHello there, Dawn!It sounds like you are an All-Star Walt Disney World Resort vacation planner. planDisney is the perfect resource to help guide you through the vacation planning process. September...View Related Videos - On Oct 30, 2023
Asha from NJ askedI am trying to book a Fantasmic Dining Package for 12/29 and its not available on that date, but available on every other date that week - any idea why? Do you think maybe it will be added at some point? Thanks!Melanie AnsweredHello there, Asha!This Jersey girl is so thrilled that you stopped by planDisney. I recently got to enjoy a Fantasmic! Dining Package at The Hollywood Brown Derby, and it was such a magical...View Related Videos - On Oct 29, 2023
Sarah from England askedI need to purchase tickets for my upcoming trip to Walt Disney world . Can I buy tickets through yourselves and use my wife’s blue light card discount ? How do I do thisMelanie AnsweredHello there, Sarah!Starting the Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning process is when the magical fun begins. Once you purchase tickets or make a Disney Resort hotel, you can start thinking...View Related VideosA Guide To Planning Your Walt Disney World Resort Vacation With Little Ones
- On Oct 28, 2023
Leann from VA askedHow do I buy magic bands +?Melanie AnsweredHello there, LeAnn!You’ve come to the right place because MagicBand+ is my favorite mode of entry into the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. It is so convenient to have this bare necessity...View Related Videos