Melinda G, California
- 7/10/2025
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 Jul 1, 2025
We asked our panelists…“do you have tours from El Paso, TX to Disneyland (Anaheim, CA)? ”Melinda AnsweredHowdy, Partner!Thanks for visiting planDisney.Walt Disney was definitely inspired by the American West and even dedicated an entire land to it in the Disneyland parks. Frontierland is almost a love...View Related Videos
- On Jul 1, 2025
Jennie from CA asked“Is the monorail open? My trip is in summer 2025. Also what is genie+? Can I buy lightening pass for just 1 of a few tickets?”Melinda AnsweredHi Jennie!Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney! Every great adventure begins with a question and a sprinkle of pixie dust! You came to the right place with your questions, so let me address each...View Related Videos - On Jun 30, 2025
Charles from CA asked“Can you wear your costume into Disneyland (not CA Adventure) on the same day you have tickets for the bash? We are dressing as Han & Leah and want to go into Galaxies Edge. We did this in 2019 but things change or have changed post pandemic.”Melinda AnsweredBright Suns, Charles!Welcome to planDisney! I’m so happy to hear that the Force was with you and that you were able to grab some tickets to the Oogie Boogie Bash with your partner. One of the...View Related Videos
- On Jun 30, 2025
Elizabeth from CA asked“I bought two tickets to oogie boogie bash and would like to change it to another date. Is that possible?”Melinda AnsweredHi Elizabeth,Thanks for visiting planDisney! Sounds like you scored one of the biggest tickets in town! But, much like Jack Skellington, it looks like you’ve got the wrong date. Let’s...View Related Videos - On Jun 30, 2025
Thuy from MN asked“We have a family reunion coming up in August and I was going to purchase tickets for 4 different families under my account. Is there a way to share the tickets through the Disneyland app or do I have to purchase it 4 different times for each family?”Melinda AnsweredHi Thuy,Thanks for visiting planDisney! I’m so excited to hear you’re having your family reunion at the Happiest Place on Earth. Disneyland is already magical, but it’s even better...View Related Videos