Melinda G, California
- 12/2/2025
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 Dec 2, 2025
Wendy from BC asked“If I already made reservations with a 4day Disneyland 1 park per day ticket and want to upgrade to park hopper, do I lose my reserved dates? Namely I already have Dec 4-7 reserved but now Dec 6 is sold out. Will I lose Dec 6th date?”Melinda AnsweredHi Wendy,Thanks for stopping by planDisney! Your trip is just days away; so exciting!I was able to get in touch with a helpful Cast Member, and good news! They informed me that if you upgrade your...View Related Videos
- On Dec 1, 2025
Carol from CA asked“Our family is taking a trip to disneyland on dec.7.4of our family members bought their tix online but couldn't make a reservation for the same date. I guess it's reached the limit. Is there anything we can do to make this happen for us?”Melinda AnsweredHi Carol,Thanks for visiting planDisney! Your Disneyland vacation is almost here! I can practically smell the gingerbread and candy canes already!When guests purchase a Disneyland Resort ticket or a...View Related Videos - On Dec 1, 2025
Victoria from New South Wales asked“Want to book a one day park hopper ticket for the 7/12, however it won’t let me choose to start in Disneyland park first, only California adventure. When I then select just one park per day ticket I still can’t choose Disneyland park, is it open?!”Melinda AnsweredHi Victoria,Welcome to planDisney! Can you hear the festive cheer? Your Disneyland vacation is almost here!When guests purchase a Park Hopper ticket, they make their reservation for the park where...View Related Videos - On Nov 24, 2025
Kristin from WI asked“can someone send me paper maps of each park”Melinda AnsweredHi Kristin,Welcome to planDisney! On opening day, Walt Disney said, “To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land.” What’s the best way to make Disneyland...View Related Videos - On Nov 24, 2025
Kanae from JP-23 asked“Hi.I have a question about Magic Key Terrace.It seems that I can't make a reservation for this restaurant after January 8, 2026, does this mean that it's not open? Or am I restricted because I'm the Inspire key holder?”Melinda AnsweredHi Kanae,Welcome to planDisney! My family and I were just at the Magic Key Terrace this past week! I love that this is a special dining experience exclusively for Magic Key holders. While we were...View Related Videos