Melissa M, Illinois
- 12/29/2024
About Me
I've grown up in the Midwest my entire life, and I've been working in professional sports for over 15 years. Most days I channel my inner Elastigirl, being stretched between work and my other role as a proud hockey, baseball, and dance Mom! When we're not dreaming up our next Disney adventure, I love to cook, try new restaurants, and spend time with family and friends.
About My Family
We are a rope drop loving family of four, and you'll usually find us in Avengers Campus or riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! We also love to snack our way through the Disney Parks, so just follow the trail of popcorn and churro pixie dust to catch us at our next attraction. Seeing the magic of Disney through our kids' eyes is something that we will cherish forever. Our Disney memories will truly last a lifetime, and I cannot wait to share our magical tips with your family!
About My Disney Experience
My family visited Walt Disney World when I was young, but we fell in love with the Disneyland Resort on trips with our kids while visiting friends! Since I'm not local to any parks, I really have to do my research to maximize time on our trips. I love to strategically plan out each day with our priorities to get the most out of our trip!
Our favorite part of the Disney Parks are the amazing attractions that transport us to our favorite stories and movies. One of my can't-miss activities is to watch the neon signs light up in Radiator Springs during the evening in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park! I've done trips with family including traveling with babies and toddlers, as well as adults-only trips where we've enjoyed the wonderful festivals, food, and culture. I'm truly looking forward to helping you plan your BEST DAY EVER!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Dec 28, 2024
Lauren from CA asked“Hi I will be at Disneyland for December 31st and wanted to know if there are any special events, characters, or food items that day.”Melissa AnsweredWelcome to planDisney Lauren! I can't believe the New Year is almost here!I can't think of a better place than ring in the new year than the Disneyland Resort! There are several special ways to... - On Dec 27, 2024
Crystal from OR asked“We are visiting the park on Friday January 17, 2025. I made reservations for a fantasmic dining package that day, but when I checked the event calendar it says there will be no nighttime entertainment. Which is accurate? Should I cancel my dining package?”Melissa AnsweredHey there Crystal! Welcome to planDisney!How exciting that your trip is coming up so soon! We always love having a fun vacation to look forward to after the holiday season. I am looking at the... - On Dec 27, 2024
Amy from OR asked“When will Plaza Inn parade dining package and world of color dining packages be announced/be available for booking for the last week of February 2025? Right now, only option is for the magic key holder for world of color. No options for Plaza inn parade.”Melissa AnsweredHey there Amy! How exciting that your trip to the "Happiest Place on Earth" is coming up so soon!It looks like the entertainment schedule for your trip dates is not up to date quite yet. It usually... - On Dec 23, 2024
Nadine from Sydney asked“Hi, I am looking to make a reservation for a family of 4 to stay at Disney’s Grand Californian hotel from 15-18 July 2025. However when I check reservation availability for July on the link, I am unable to book any date in July. Can You check or help me?”Melissa AnsweredHi there Nadine, welcome to planDisney!Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is one of my favorite places to stay during our trips. You instantly feel at home when you walk into the lobby and... - On Dec 22, 2024
Karen asked“Can I send an eGiftCard to myself and forward it to someone else?”Melissa AnsweredHello there Karen, welcome to planDisney!How lovely that you're thinking of sending a Disney Gift Card to a pal! You definitely can send a Disney Gift Card to your email address and then forward it... - On Dec 20, 2024
Amber from CA asked“Hi I wanted to know what rides are available with DAS?”Melissa AnsweredHello there Amber! Thanks for coming back to planDisney with another great question.Disability Access Service (DAS) supports Guests with a developmental disability such as autism or similar, and are... - On Dec 19, 2024
Andy from Victoria asked“Hi, My daughter is a huge fan of Descendants. We are wondering if there is anything Descendants themed at Disneyland? For example, shows, character appearances or merchandise to buy? Thank You Kindly”Melissa AnsweredHello there Andy! My daughter is also a huge Disney Descendants fan as well, the soundtrack of Descendants: The Rise of Red is often playing throughout our house! As of today, there are not any... - On Dec 19, 2024
Don from TN asked“Can you mail me info on Disneyland ”Melissa AnsweredHey there Don! Welcome to planDisney, we're so glad you're here! There is no longer an option to have Disneyland Resort planning materials sent to your home, but there are so many wonderful... - On Dec 18, 2024
Robyn from CA asked“Husband is away for work often, I want to repurchase a magickey for Disneyland. My twins are 5 months old currently, and wondering if it’s possible to do solo Disney days with them. Is it possible to ride infant friendly rides on my own with two infants?”Melissa AnsweredSeason's Greetings Robyn! I love that you're considering renewing your Disneyland Resort Magic Key Pass, being able to unlock the magic of the "Happiest Place on Earth" is truly a dream come true! ... - On Dec 18, 2024
Zilla from Bromley asked“How does a 5 day park ticket work for Disneyland (if you're staying for 7 days? Do you have to specify that you want to go to a specific park and for specific days when you purchase the tickets or can you say decide the day before? Many thanks”Melissa AnsweredWelcome to planDisney Zilla! If you have a 5-day theme park ticket in hand, it sounds like you're about to have a wonderful vacation! You will need to make a theme park reservation for your theme...
