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November 1, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Complete Guide to Holidays at Disneyland 2019

Disneyland Holidays Castle and Walt

The Halloween decorations have been packed away and the holiday decor will soon be unveiled at the Happiest Place on Earth. As much as I adore Halloween Time at Disneyland, the Christmas holiday season is perhaps even more magical. My family has been able to make quite a few trips to experience the Disneyland Holidays […]

October 29, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Best Hotels within Walking Distance of Disneyland for Families (with Map!)

Walking Distance Disneyland Hotels - Courtyard Marriott Theme Park Entrance

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 Disneyland dozens and dozens of times and have stayed in so many hotels in the Anaheim, California area. On nearly every trip, my family chooses to stay […]

October 15, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Disneyland Character Meals: Complete Guide & Free Printable

Disneyland Character Meals Plaza Inn Minnie Mouse

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 […]

October 3, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Everything You Need to Know About Flying to Disneyland

Flying to Disneyland - Sleeping Beauty Castle

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 […]

September 30, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Review of the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Near Disneyland

HoJo Anaheim Castaway Cove Entrance

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 […]

September 20, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Halloween Time at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know

Disneyland Halloween Time - Oogie Boogie DCA Entrance

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 […]

September 19, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Oogie Boogie Bash: 15 Tips for Disneyland’s New Halloween Party

Oogie Boogie Bash Disneyland - Oogie Boogie Close Up

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 […]

July 18, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Tips & Touring Strategies at Disneyland

Star Wars Galaxys Edge Tips Disneyland - Millennium Falcon Lights at Night

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. […]

June 6, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

What Disney Got Right (and Wrong) with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Chewbacca

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 […]

May 31, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland: Video Tour & First Look Photos

Star Wars Galaxys Edge - Millennium Falcon Overlook

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 […]

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Leslie Trips with Tykes

Welcome!  I’m Leslie, a mom of two (ages 11 and 7) who loves to travel. Trips With Tykes is a family travel blog devoted to simplifying the logistics of traveling with young kids. With a little knowledge of airline rules & good planning, family travel can be really fun, even if it still involves the occasional in-flight tantrum or battle with TSA over your toddler’s juice box.

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