Melissa H, California
- 5/17/2025
About Me
Hello from sunny Southern California! I am Melissa, and I was born and raised just down the road from the Disneyland Resort.
While pursuing an undergraduate degree in history at UCLA, I spent two adventure-filled quarters studying in Cambridge, England and Washington, D.C. While both created a lifelong love of travel and exploring new places, it was an internship at the Smithsonian Institution in D.C. that sparked my love of public history. For nearly 15 years, I have been an archivist at the National Archives & Records Administration. My specialty is presidential papers. Did you know that then-Vice President Nixon dedicated the Disneyland Monorail?!
When I am not at the Happiest Place on Earth or in the stacks at work, I love to bake, read, crochet, and travel with my husband and three kids.
About My Family
My music man husband and I have been Disneyland Annual Passholders since we were dating. In fact, the first time he introduced me as his girlfriend was while we were sitting at Redd Rockett's Pizza Port in Tomorrowland!
Married for 16 years, we have three school-aged Mouseketeers that love all things Disney as much as we do. My family of thrill-seekers loves Big Thunder Mountain and Space Mountain, but we also love to slow down and enjoy the fun of Redwood Creek Challenge Trail and the Disneyland Fire Station. Watching my children's imaginations take flight is one of my favorite parts of Disney adventures.
Our family also loves swimming, board games, and traveling. Some of our favorite destinations include Hawaii, Wyoming, South Dakota, Disneyland Paris, and a Disney cruise to Mexico.
About My Disney Experience
From my first trip to Disneyland as a baby to going on dates with my future husband, Disneyland has been a constant in my life. As a kid, I collected Disney snow globes, figurines, and books, and my VHS copies of Cinderella and Disney's Sing-Along Songs: The Bare Necessities were worn out from constant use. Then, there is the memory of my Grandpa taking me to see The Little Mermaid and having to sit three rows from the front in a packed theater.
However, it was my time in high school marching band that elevated my love of Disney. Every year, we'd march down Main Street, U.S.A. as part of the Disneyland Community Arts Showcase. The feeling and excitement of being "on stage" and marching down the street that Walt built is something that I've carried with me ever since. It was also with the band that I took my first trip to Walt Disney World during it's 25th anniversary!
I've now experienced Disneyland as a child, a teen, a newlywed, and a parent. I love using all of that experience to curate the perfect Disneyland Resort visit for myself and others.
My expertise extends "beyond the reef" to Walt Disney World, runDisney events, and Disney Cruise Line. With my versatile Disney background, just call me Elastigirl!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On May 16, 2025
Lawrence asked“I made Park reservations for 5 total people, 4 plus me. The other 4 will arrive at the Park before me, can they enter the Park without me? They have their tickets and the confirmation # that I got when I made the Park reservations.”Melissa AnsweredGreetings, Lawrence. Thanks for stopping by with your questions. I'm happy you're here!Even if your party of five made Disneyland theme park reservations together, they can enter the theme parks at... - On May 14, 2025
Evelyn from CA asked“We are a total of 7 guess including the person with DAS pass, we already set up a group of 6 and link all of them with the person with DAS. We just need one more person to be add. Wish is the max of guess we can add to the DAS?”Melissa AnsweredHi there, Evelyn. Thanks for stopping by planDisney! Your visit is just days away, so let's make sure you are set up and ready to enjoy the Disneyland Resort.First, I want to ensure that you have...View Related Videos
All Things Disneyland Resort | planDisney Podcast - Episode 2
- On May 13, 2025
Kimberly from CA asked“I purchased the 3 day socal resident park ticket, but have lost my id is there another way to present my with my ticket?”Melissa AnsweredHiya, Kimberly. Thanks for visiting planDisney. I fear that your trip may have already come and gone, but I did want to pop over and respond in case it hasn't.Generally, you will only need to show...View Related Videos
planDisney Podcast presented by State Farm - Mickey's Toontown
- On May 9, 2025
Clarissa from CA asked“I purchased SCAL ticket for my son. He was able to go twice but he can no longer on the last day. Can I transfer the last ticket to his dad?”Melissa AnsweredHey there, Clarissa. Thanks for bringing us your question! I'm so glad you stopped by.I am afraid that the Disneyland So Cal Resident ticket must be used by the same person for all of the days. If...View Related VideosplanDisney Podcast presented by State Farm - Mickey's Toontown
- On May 8, 2025
Yi ting from CA asked“Is the SoCal Residents promotion for theme park still going? I was trying to look for the promotion page and couldn’t find it. I remember the promotion began in January and ends May 15th? Can I still purchase the tickets? Thanks! Julia”Melissa AnsweredHiya, Yi Ting! Thanks for stopping by with your excellent question. I'm happy to help!I am sorry to say that as of mid-April, the Disneyland SoCal Resident ticket is no longer available for purchase....
