Melinda G, California
- 10/16/2025
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 Oct 11, 2025
Mike from CA asked“Best place to propose”Melinda AnsweredHi Mike,Welcome to planDisney! I’m so happy to hear you’re going to kick off your “Happily Ever After” moment here at Disneyland!Love is truly an open door at Disneyland....View Related Videos
- On Oct 10, 2025
Gabriela from CA asked“How can I remove my pass from other people’s account?”Melinda AnsweredHi Gabriela,Thanks for visiting planDisney! As a fellow Magic Key holder, I totally get it; I’m always sharing my pass with friends so we can make Lightning Lane reservations or access shared...View Related Videos
- On Oct 5, 2025
David from Kent asked“Hi, We have booked the Disneyland Hotel and in the booking included park tickets, hopper and multi pass. In the app I can see the hotel booking but cannot see the part ticket number. How do I get this please for park reservations?”Melinda AnsweredHi David,Thanks for visiting planDisney! You are getting a head start on your planning for your June 2026 trip. The Walt Disney Travel Company is a great service to use to book a vacation package....View Related Videos
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- On Oct 2, 2025
Roy from NJ asked“It’s 10/2 reservations were supposed to be released for the storyteller café for the 28th today as far as I understand at 6 AM PST. Is that not so ? It’s now 6:40 am and it still says “no reservations available” from the 17th - Dec 1st.”Melinda AnsweredHi Roy,Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question! I was so excited to hear about Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast at Storytellers Cafe. The outfits Mickey and the gang wear for the...View Related Videos
- On Sep 30, 2025
G from FL asked“Hi there! I am planning a visit to DCA in December. What days does Viva Navidad Street Party take place? And can you expect to meet Donald, Jose, and Panchito, or just see them from a distance? Thank you!”Melinda AnsweredHi G,Welcome back to planDisney! Thanks for continuing to trust us with your planning questions.The Holidays are a really big deal at the Disneyland Resort, but one celebration that should not be...View Related Videos