Melinda G, California
- 1/13/2025
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 Jan 7, 2025
Lucia from OR asked“Is there a shuttle or mode of transportation offered from LAX to Pixar Pier where we are staying?”Melinda AnsweredHi Lucia,Thanks for stopping by planDisney! I am happier than Matter in a junkyard to help with your transportation questions. I understand the need to have your transportation logistics squared away... - On Jan 7, 2025
Morgan from CA asked“Hi! I only have a US passport, not a CA dl. My passport is registered in CA under my address in SoCal but I noticed today the passport itself doesn’t have an address printed on it. Will I still be able to use it as my form of ID for the SoCal pass?”Melinda AnsweredHi Morgan,Welcome to planDisney! I am happy to help clarify some of the finer points of the SoCal 3-day ticket that Disneyland is offering. When you purchase the ticket online or through the... - On Jan 7, 2025
We asked our panelists…“Hi I would like to get info on the kosher food that’s available and how I can see prices etc?”Melinda AnsweredHi there friend.Thank you for visiting planDisney! In the last several years, Disney has listened to feedback and has made big improvements to their menu options. There are a lot more vegetarian and... - On Jan 6, 2025
Paul from ON asked“We are planning on being at DL/DCA for one day this March to cap off a wonderful vacation, but we’re having trouble finding park maps! Is there anywhere that we can find them so we can plan a perfect end to a perfect trip?”Melinda AnsweredHi Paul,Welcome to planDisney. As Walt said, “To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land.” I can not imagine a better way to end a family vacation than at...View Related Videos
- On Jan 6, 2025
Nicole from BC asked“Can I reserve Minnie & Friends character breakfast at the Plaza Inn before I purchase my family's park tickets?”Melinda AnsweredHi Nicole,Thanks for stopping by planDisney. I am happy to provide some guidance on making a dining reservation. It's a Fantasmic! idea to make your reservations early for the Plaza Inn; the...View Related Videos
