Melissa H, California
- 12/22/2025
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 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 Videos
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- On Dec 19, 2025
Anabel from AZ asked“How can I move my reservation?”Melissa AnsweredHiya, Anabel. Welcome to planDisney! I am glad you're here!I can't quite tell if you have a Disneyland Magic Key or a standard theme park ticket, so I will give you information for both. The good...View Related Videos5 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Disneyland Resort In 2025
- On Dec 16, 2025
Heidi from UT asked“If we have one day at Disney how can we maximize our time and get to as many rides as possible. ”Melissa AnsweredSeason's greetings, Heidi! Thank you so much for visiting planDisney with your question. I love that you're planning your day to the Happiest Place on Earth. You arrive tomorrow, so let's get to...View Related Videos
- On Dec 16, 2025
Elizabeth from CA asked“I just had surgery and I’m recovering I don’t want to carry backpack can I take my own bag in wheels?”Melissa AnsweredGreetings, Elizabeth! Thanks for visiting planDisney. I'm glad you've stopped by on your way to visit the Happiest Place on Earth.I spoke with Cast Member Shleby Lynn today, who directed me to the...View Related Videos - On Dec 15, 2025
Amber from CA asked“I bought special event tickets for January 22nd and only recently found out that the Star Wars Rise of The Resistance is unavailable. Will this be available soon or am I able to reschedule my tickets for a different date because I was unaware of this.”Melissa AnsweredGalactic greetings, Amber. Thanks for cruising by planDisney on your way to the Happiest Place on Earth. This IS the place you are looking for!Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is my oldest child's...View Related Videos5 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Disneyland Resort In 2025