If you are visiting Disneyland in spring or summer 2018, get ready for all things Pixar to take over the parks. Pixar Fest officially started on April 13, 2018 in both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure. Pixar Fest celebrates favorite Pixar characters with a brand new fireworks show, two returning but updated parades, lots […]
Disneyland Lunar New Year Celebration: Everything You Need to Know
It’s the Year of the Dog and Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort is celebrating! The authentic spirit of prosperity and hope for the Lunar New Year abounds at Disneyland during this yearly multi-day festival of Asian culture. (Trips With Tykes uses affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if […]
Disney Aulani Splurges: 9 Extras Totally Worth Your Money
A vacation at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Hawaii is a bucket list trip for many family travelers. The magic of Disney plus the aloha spirit of Hawaii make for a luxurious and fun-filled travel combination. Of course, Hawaiian vacations are also pretty pricey. It is vital to spend your money wisely — […]
20 Stocking Stuffers for Disney Travelers
Planning a Disney vacation with your family? Chances are that you will need new gear to make your trip a success. Having functional and practical travel gear is very important, but there’s no reason that gear can’t be a little bit cute and in the Disney spirit too. With Disney travelers in mind, I went out […]
Mistakes I Made on Our First Disney Cruise
Earlier this year, my family had the chance to take our very first Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder. I’m a travel planner by nature. In fact, some might say I overplan. I certainly planned many aspects of our Disney Cruise vacation. Being a newbie, however, there were a couple of holes in my planning […]
The Big Changes to Disneyland Rider Switch That Nobody Noticed
Everyone has been talking about Disneyland’s brand new MaxPass. MaxPass allows guests to select FASTPASS times on their phones. I think it’s pretty darn amazing and presents some serious hackability potential for guests who use it smartly. But that’s for another post! What no one has talked about is how MaxPass has totally changed the […]
Which Walt Disney World Park to Skip on Short Trips
You are going to Walt Disney World! But sadly, the trip has to be a short one. It’s an unfortunate conundrum. There simply won’t be time to see and do it all. Choices will have to be made. For visitors to Walt Disney World on shorter trips, the big question is what parks to prioritize […]
10 Unique Disney Attractions Around the World Every Disney Fan Needs to Ride
I’m often asked why I go to so many Disney parks when they all pretty much offer the same experience. My answer: they don’t! While there are many shared experiences from one Disney park to another, they all have unique attractions, shows, dining opportunities, and even cultural exchanges that make going to several – or […]
Disneyland’s Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! – First Look & Insider Tips
This weekend may be the debut of a little something called Pandora: World of Avatar over at Walt Disney World. Exciting. We West Coast Disney fans know, however, that something equally *awesome* is happening at the Happiest Place on Earth this weekend too. Get your awesome mixes ready. The most hotly anticipated attraction of the summer at Disneyland […]
Which Disney World Resort is Best for Your Family: Value vs. Moderate vs. Deluxe
Hooray! Your family is going to Walt Disney World! You’ve decided to stay in a Disney resort hotel to take advantage of the various on-property Disney perks. But which one is the right choice for your family? As with many things at Disney, the right answer is: it depends. Walt Disney World offers a wide variety […]
