
Melissa H, California
- 2/17/2025
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 Feb 16, 2025
Brittany from CA askedLooking at the socal discount and zip code range. We fall into the range, 93274 but it's saying we don't qualify for the discount?Melissa AnsweredHi there, Brittany! Welcome to planDisney!How awesome that you want to take advantage of the SoCal Resident Ticket, which is good for three visits to one Disneyland Resort theme park per day until... - On Feb 13, 2025
Wendy from GA askedHi, my cousin lives in Long Beach she already has annual passes but as a California resident, can she buy Southern California resident ticket offer for myself and my son under important details it says eligible residence my purchase up to five ticketsMelissa AnsweredHere we go! Thanks for visiting planDisney with your question, Wendy. How nice of you to stop by!I'm so happy to hear that you want to plan a Disney day with your cousin. Unfortunately, the current... - On Feb 13, 2025
Shannon from MN askedHello- planning a Disneyland trip on Monday 2/17. Wondering what the best park would be for a 3 year old? Is there a side by side view of rides/attractions that show height requirements etc?Melissa AnsweredOh, boy, Shannon! How very exciting that you'll be visiting The Happiest Place on Earth soon. You and your little Mouseketeer will have so much fun!When my kids were 3 years old, their favorite park...View Related Videos - On Feb 10, 2025
Michelle from CA askedReschedule dateMelissa AnsweredHi there, Michelle. Welcome to planDisney. I'm glad you stopped by!Your question didn't mention if you have a standard theme park ticket or a Magic Key pass, so I am providing information for both......View Related VideosplanDisney Podcast presented by State Farm - Mickey's Toontown
- On Feb 10, 2025
Ac from CA askedI would like to us if we qualified for the SoCal promotion zip code 9000 to 93599.. our Zip code is 93454?Melissa AnsweredHey, hey, AC! Thanks for stopping by planDisney.How awesome that you want to take advantage of the Disneyland Resort Southern California Resident Ticket, which is good for three visits to one theme...