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. Disneyland Lunar New Year Basics – The Year of the Dog When. Disneyland Lunar New […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What’s New at Disneyland 2017 – Spring & Summer Guide
Looking for all that’s new in spring and summer 2018? Check out my Disneyland 2018 spring and summer guide. As much nostalgia and history as there is at the Happiest Place on Earth, the reality is that Disneyland is ever changing. On every trip, I discover something new or sometimes even an old favorite removed. […]
Disneyland with Preschoolers: 25 Fun Things to Do (That Aren’t Rides!)
My family has taken our kids to Disneyland at nearly every age and stage. Some might find it a bit crazy to take babies, toddlers, and preschoolers on a theme park vacation. But our trips have been so worthwhile even at the ages where our kids are too young to remember them. In fact, the toddler […]
20 Tips for Disneyland with Toddlers
The toddler years are great ones to experience Disneyland with your little one. I’ve been with both of my children in the 1-3 age range many times and it is truly a magical stage. That said, toddler travel comes with some challenges, even at the Happiest Place on Earth. Keep reading for my best tips […]
Travel Hacking Basics to Save For Your Family’s Disney Vacation
Family vacations can be expensive. Disney destinations in particular often get a bad rap for busting the family vacation budget. If you pay full freight for Walt Disney World or Disneyland trips, they can totally be budget killers. But I know you don’t want to do that, right? You want the secrets to save big. […]
Highlights from Disney Social Media Moms Celebration On the Road at Disneyland
The vast majority of my travels are with my kids, but sometimes work travel means I take a solo trip here and there. Earlier this week, I had the unique opportunity to take a brief 24 hour jaunt – solo! – down to Anaheim. My mission? To attend the third 2016 gathering of the Disney Social Media Moms […]
