Carrie H, California
- 8/19/2025
About Me
I was born and raised in a small town in Illinois, but I much prefer the warmth and sunshine of living in southern California. I spend most days in my home office with a Disney mug of coffee working in analytics for a media company and also as a nonprofit cofounder. When I’m not working, you’ll find me in the parks, at a local brewery, or homebrewing in the backyard with my husband. I love traveling (or soarin') around the world and documenting my trips in photos. Adventure is out there!
About My Family
Once upon a time, I fell in love with a boy in high school and I’ve been following him all over the country since. While military life has its ups and downs, we cannot complain that the Navy has let us call San Diego home now for the second time. Plus, that means more frequent trips to Disneyland Resort! We have three kiddos (junior high, high school, and college ages) and a goldendoodle who loves to give warm hugs when he greets you. If you see us in the parks, we probably are crossing off a snack on our must-eat list, including any new vegan options for our oldest.
About My Disney Experience
Growing up, you could find me in front of the TV wearing out one of the many volumes of Disney Sing Along Songs on VHS. A Disney vacation was always a dream, and it finally came true in my early 20’s when my mom earned a family trip to Walt Disney World through work. Shortly after that trip the military moved us to southern California, which meant we got to explore and fall in love with Disneyland Resort. My love for the parks really kicked into overdrive a few years ago. During my husband’s deployment, the kids and I became Annual Passholders. That was such a special gift for us! It became the place we could go to celebrate something exciting or escape to when we needed a little extra magic.
I will never turn down a chance to make some memories whether I’m hitting up the parks with my family, for a girls day, or even by myself. There truly are always memories to be made and new snacks to discover. I can’t wait to help you make the most of your visit to ‘The Happiest Place on Earth!’
I will never turn down a chance to make some memories whether I’m hitting up the parks with my family, for a girls day, or even by myself. There truly are always memories to be made and new snacks to discover. I can’t wait to help you make the most of your visit to ‘The Happiest Place on Earth!’
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Aug 12, 2025
Shannon from CA asked“Can I use a Disney Dine Card to purchase alcohol?”Carrie AnsweredHey there, hi there, Shannon! Welcome to planDisney. We love getting to help Guests plan their next Disney vacation.I hope your planning is going smoothly and you are getting excited for your visit... - On Aug 12, 2025
Jalen from CA asked“My father has purchased my girlfriend and I a 3-day military Disney ticket. It says that the military ID holder must be present on initial activation, so does that mean he must be present every day we go or does he need to be there just the first day?”Carrie AnsweredHey there, hi there, Jalen! Welcome to planDisney. We are so happy to have you stop by with your military ticket question!I am so excited to hear you are visiting Disneyland soon, and your father was... - On Aug 5, 2025
Cheryl from CA asked“I have already booked a trip and hotel stay for October but my daughter's best friend will now be joining us. How can I add her to my reservations? Do I just purchase her tickets?”Carrie AnsweredHey there, hi there, Cheryl! Welcome to planDisney. We are here for all your planning questions, and you've brought us a great one!Wow! I think you've won some cool parent points by letting your... - On Aug 5, 2025
Madison from CA asked“When can I book my trip to Disneyland for early 2026?”Carrie AnsweredHey there, hi there, Madison! Welcome to planDisney. We are here for all of your planning questions!I am excited to hear that you are thinking about a Disneyland vacation in 2026! A January visit is... - On Aug 5, 2025
Heidi from WA asked“How much are Park passes ? We would like seven 1 day pass for Disneyland and 5 one pass California Disney. All adults, one disabled and one senior.”Carrie AnsweredHey there, hi there, Heidi! We are so glad to have you stop by planDisney with your planning question for us.The most important step to a Disneyland Resort visit is getting your tickets! From there,...