Melinda G, California
- 6/27/2025
About Me
Hello there! I am Dr. Melinda Grant from Southern California. When I am not at Disneyland, I am in the classroom taking charge as Dr. Grant. I received my doctorate in Educational Leadership. I have been teaching high school math for over a decade (I can’t believe that). Education and learning have always been a passion of mine, so it has been a privilege to help develop my students’ confidence in Math. I love to listen to Broadway show tunes, watch anime, and read fantasy books in my free time.
About My Family
My park days look slightly different now that I am transitioning from a “Childless Millennial” to a “Disney Mom.” You can find my daughter and I singing and dancing loudly during the “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland. I enjoy seeing her Disney interest change every time we go to the park. On special days, you might find me at Disney California Adventure grabbing a drink at the Pym Test Lab with my younger sister. Being with my sister at Disneyland is one of my greatest joys; she is my original Disney Buddy after all.
About My Disney Experience
Being SoCal natives, my mom would take me and my sister to Disneyland tons of times when we were younger. As I grew older, my sister and I would go to the park together and we felt like little kids with grown-up money! While Disneyland Resort is where I get my dose of Disney Magic, I have been to Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Aulani, and most recently, cruised on the Disney Wish. I am also a Disney Vacation Club member, so I have years of magical vacations to plan. No matter how many times I visit, Disney has always been a source of joy and magic for me. Whether it’s a free dessert at Disneyland or even being the Grand Marshall in the Walt Disney World Parade. Disney always has me wondering, “What’s around the river bend.”
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Jun 20, 2025
We asked our panelists…“Hello I recently just booked a trip to go to Disney California Adventures for my birthday I was so excited to ride the Incredicoaster until I just found out it will be close due to refurbishment and was so bummed will it be back up by August 28/29”Melinda AnsweredHi Friend!Thanks so much for visiting planDisney! California Adventure is filled with thrills, and the Incredicoaster is chief among them. To make the most of your adventure, I recommend checking the...View Related Videos
- On Jun 19, 2025
Brooke from WA asked“With the Lightening Pass it seems best to keep all the Passes on one acct when in the park together-if the teens choose to go off on their own can the Passes be transferred to their own accts? If so, can they then be transferred back to a single acct?”Melinda AnsweredHi Brooke,Thanks for visiting planDisney! I can’t wait for your family to enjoy the Happiest Place on Earth! I’m happy to help you strategize how to use Lightning Lane.As you mentioned,...View Related Videos
- On Jun 18, 2025
Kathleen from CA asked“What grocery stores deliver to the Disneyland hotel. We are staying at the Villa so we will have a full kitchen.”Melinda AnsweredHi Kathleen,Welcome back to planDisney! Thank you for continuing to trust us with your planning questions. As a Disney Vacation Club Member myself (and with The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel as my... - On Jun 18, 2025
Cathy from CA asked“We want to plan a Disney Christmas for 15-20 family members.(kids and adults) I think working with a cast member that can help advise me about hotel and park reservations and tickets, as well as tour guide information would be best. Easiest way to do this?”Melinda AnsweredHi Cathy,Thanks so much for visiting planDisney! There’s nothing quite as magical as Christmas time at Disneyland. Main Street, U.S.A. shimmers with holiday decor, the smell of gingerbread...View Related Videos
- On Jun 17, 2025
Jamie from CA asked“Hi, my brother has access to my photos. We both have magic keys so there is no card that we get when photos are taken. I want to unlink his access to my pictures how do I do that I can not find any option online or in the app.”Melinda AnsweredHi Jamie,Thanks for visiting planDisney! I love that as Inspire or Believe Key holders, we get unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital downloads. I always make sure to grab at least one picture to capture...View Related Videos
