Melissa H, California
- 12/29/2025
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 Dec 25, 2025
Juana from CA asked“I purchased annual passes for my family last night for Xmas and today’s is not available what can I do?”Melissa AnsweredMerry Christmas, Juana. Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your Magic Key question. As a fellow Magic Key holder, I'm eager to help!What a lovely gift for your family, Juana! I can think of no...View Related Videos
- On Dec 24, 2025
Markeesha from CA asked“I have a one day one park ticket, that I bought at a discount as a military spouse. Can I upgrade it to a 1 day park hopper?”Melissa AnsweredHiya, Markeesha. Happy holidays! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question. I am happy to help answer your question.Markeesha, whether you can upgrade your ticket will depend on the terms...View Related Videos
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- On Dec 22, 2025
Patricia from CA asked“How to transfer a ticket to another person”Melissa AnsweredHi there, Patricia! Thanks for visiting planDisney. I'm so glad you've stopped by.Based on your question, there are a couple of possible answers. I'm going to cover each scenario, just in case!...View Related Videos5 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Disneyland Resort In 2025
- On Dec 21, 2025
Flor from CA asked“Could I change my date reservations?”Melissa AnsweredHello there, Flor. Thanks for stopping by planDisney! You sure can change your park reservation. Let's walk you through how to do so!Whether you have a Disneyland Magic Key or a general theme park...View Related Videos5 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Disneyland Resort In 2025
- On Dec 21, 2025
Jenna from IL asked“Hello, I have reserved bibbidi bobbidi boutique for my daughter and my niece on my Disney app. Is there a way to move my niece’s reservation to my sister in laws app so she has her reservation on her phone?”Melissa AnsweredHiya, Jenna. Thanks for swinging like Tarzan over to planDisney to ask us your question. I'm glad you've stopped by!My daughter's magical makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique last year is one of my...View Related Videos