Character meals are an important part of a Disney vacation for many travelers. Character dining gives you a chance to take photos and get autographs from multiple characters in a short period of time while taking a break from lines and the heat (or rain or cold, depending on the season). Even though these experiences […]
Everything You Need to Know About Flying to Disneyland
Planning to fly to Mickey’s home in Southern California for a vacation? Even though my family lives in Northern California, we fly to Anaheim much more often than we drive. Flying to Disneyland is a totally different ballgame than flying to Walt Disney World in Orlando. Air travel to the Los Angeles area may seem […]
Review of the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Near Disneyland
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 […]
Halloween Time at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know
Fall might just be my favorite time of year to visit Disneyland. Crowds are reasonable, the weather is usually mild and pleasant, and the Halloween decorations and treats are out in full force. Halloween Time, as the season is known at Disneyland Resort, has lots for everyone in the family. There are special ride overlays […]
Oogie Boogie Bash: 15 Tips for Disneyland’s New Halloween Party
For many years, Mickey’s Halloween Party was a staple of the Disneyland Halloween Time season. In 2019, however, Disneyland mixed things up by moving its Halloween party over to Disney California Adventure. The event has a brand new name – Oogie Boogie Bash: A Disney Halloween Party – and has added quite a few new […]
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Tips & Touring Strategies at Disneyland
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is finally open at Disneyland! I have personally spent more than a dozen hours in Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu tasting the food and drink, riding on the Millennium Falcon, and seeing droids and lightsabers built. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is visually arresting and just a ton of fun. […]
What Disney Got Right (and Wrong) with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
I’ve been living and breathing all things Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Disneyland the past few days. I’ve shared all the immersive first look images of Batuu and all the logistical details with my Galaxy’s Edge touring tips post. But I’ve not yet shared a comprehensive review of Star Wars Land after my dozen hours […]
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland: Video Tour & First Look Photos
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens in Disneyland in just a few hours! I was able to snag a first peek at the land during a media preview earlier today. I know so many of you are dying to get a look at every little detail, so I took a ton of photos and video to […]
11 Fun Facts About Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
On May 31, the most-anticipated Disney opening in more than a decade will be happening at Disneyland park in Anaheim, California. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will bring the famous Star Wars movie franchise to life for Disneyland guests. Guests will be able to pilot the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy on Millennium Falcon: […]
Best Strollers for Disney: Recommendations for Disney World and Disneyland
If you are headed to Disneyland or Walt Disney World with a young child, a good stroller is essential. Even active toddlers and preschoolers who seem to know no limits to their energy at home can crash after the many miles of walking on a Disney day. Strollers can be a great place for a […]
