Melinda G, California
- 8/17/2025
About Me
Hello there! I am Dr. Melinda Grant from Southern California. When I am not at Disneyland, I am in the classroom taking charge as Dr. Grant. I received my doctorate in Educational Leadership. I have been teaching high school math for over a decade (I can’t believe that). Education and learning have always been a passion of mine, so it has been a privilege to help develop my students’ confidence in Math. I love to listen to Broadway show tunes, watch anime, and read fantasy books in my free time.
About My Family
My park days look slightly different now that I am transitioning from a “Childless Millennial” to a “Disney Mom.” You can find my daughter and I singing and dancing loudly during the “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland. I enjoy seeing her Disney interest change every time we go to the park. On special days, you might find me at Disney California Adventure grabbing a drink at the Pym Test Lab with my younger sister. Being with my sister at Disneyland is one of my greatest joys; she is my original Disney Buddy after all.
About My Disney Experience
Being SoCal natives, my mom would take me and my sister to Disneyland tons of times when we were younger. As I grew older, my sister and I would go to the park together and we felt like little kids with grown-up money! While Disneyland Resort is where I get my dose of Disney Magic, I have been to Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Aulani, and most recently, cruised on the Disney Wish. I am also a Disney Vacation Club member, so I have years of magical vacations to plan. No matter how many times I visit, Disney has always been a source of joy and magic for me. Whether it’s a free dessert at Disneyland or even being the Grand Marshall in the Walt Disney World Parade. Disney always has me wondering, “What’s around the river bend.”
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Aug 12, 2025
Cynthia from TX asked“where can magic band 2 be used?”Melinda AnsweredHi Cynthia,Welcome to planDisney! I was so excited when Disneyland announced it would be using MagicBand technology. Having visited Walt Disney World several times, I found MagicBands incredibly...View Related Videos
- On Aug 12, 2025
Nara from CA asked“Hi! Im going to Disneyland in September and was wondering if you are able to meet Darth Vader on Tuesdays in September? I'll be going September 2nd and September 16th of this year”Melinda AnsweredHi Nara,Thanks for visiting planDisney. Your September trip is nearly here; how exciting! I’d be happy to help you track down Darth Vader in the parks. I still remember the first time I met...View Related Videos
5 Tips for Making the Most of your Disneyland Resort Vacation
- On Aug 9, 2025
Monica from FL asked“Does the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disneyland offer adaptive costumes for makeovers?”Melinda AnsweredHi Monica,Thanks for visiting planDisney! The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has done a lot to become more inclusive of guests over the years. That includes ensuring that every guest, no matter their...View Related Videos
- On Aug 6, 2025
Maryanne from CA asked“How do you make the most out of lightning lane?”Melinda AnsweredHi Maryanne,Thanks for visiting planDisney! Lightning Lane passes are the best way to maximize your time in the park. You’ll be zipping from one ride to the next faster than Lightning McQueen!...View Related Videos5 Tips for Making the Most of your Disneyland Resort Vacation
- On Aug 6, 2025
Lindsey from NV asked“Hello. We are planning our Disneyland trip and wanting to dine at Trader Sams. I discovered that the day we can do that, there is a mixology seminar happening with the last time at 4:00. Will the restaurant be open to all once the seminars are done?”Melinda AnsweredHi Lindsey,Thank you so much for coming to planDisney with your question. Trader Sam’s is always a popular dining venue to get into. I’ve been lucky enough to dine on the patio, but...