RIP FASTPASS. We hardly knew ye MaxPass. Everything you knew about cutting the lines to ride attractions at Disneyland (and for that matter, Walt Disney World too!) has been hit with some big changes. If it’s been a year or more since your last Disneyland vacation, it’s time to learn something new. Disney unveiled the …
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The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California has now been reopened for nearly two years, and we can finally say that operations have returned to normal. But things are still, practically speaking, quite a bit different in 2023 at the Happiest Place on Earth – some of them permanently so. If you haven’t been to the …
The most anticipated Disney attraction of the decade – Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – debuted at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios on December 5, 2019 and in Disneyland on January 17, 2020. Headliner ride openings at Disney parks mean long lines, some times for years to follow. Several years have now followed, with …
If you haven’t been on a Disney vacation in the past decade, then you may not be familiar with Disney’s MagicBands. These bands, similar in size to a FitBit, were introduced in 2013 as part of a major technology overhaul to the guest experience at Walt Disney World. They’ve been updated several times for the …
Visiting Disneyland with kids? One of the biggest planning decisions is finding a hotel near Disneyland that works for your family’s travel style and needs. I’ve been to the Disneyland Resort dozens and dozens of times and have stayed in so many hotels in the Anaheim, California area. On nearly every trip, my family chooses …
Visiting Walt Disney World has evolved greatly over the past few years, but one of the biggest changes Disney made was the sunsetting of the old Fastpass+ system. In its place we now have Disney Genie and Disney Genie+. Disney Genie essentially serves as a new update to My Disney Experience and is available to …
For many generations of Disneyland vacationers, the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground has been the go-to hotel. Founded in 1965 – just 10 years after Disneyland itself – the HoJo Anaheim has been part of some serious theme park history. Over five decades later, it is still one of the most popular and …
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably realized that Disney World, Disneyland, and other Disney vacations can get pretty pricey. Since Disney discounts are few and far between, it’s important to find multiple avenues to help you save money on your trip. If you want to maximize savings on your Disney vacation, you’ll want to learn …
The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California has now been reopened for nearly two years. While a lot of things have returned to “normal” since that time, one post-closure change looks like it is here to stay: theme park reservations. Gone are the days when guests can walk right in with nothing but a ticket in …
On January 27, 2023, the Disneyland Resort kicked off its Disney100 Celebration to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Disney Company. The celebration includes the addition of a brand new family-friendly attraction to Mickey’s Toontown – Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. I attended the media preview for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland as …