The Halloween decorations have been packed away and the holiday decor has been 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 over […]
What’s New at Disneyland: Fall & Winter 2018 Guide
As soon as you think you have Disneyland figured out, the theme park throws something new in the mix. The last several months or so at the Happiest Place on Earth have been filled with changes galore. I chronicled the new Disneyland additions in spring and summer in a guide earlier this year. With school […]
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 often quite nice, 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 is a special ticketed event called […]
Best Things to Do at Disneyland’s Pixar Fest with Toddlers & Preschoolers
Planning a trip to Pixar Fest? Disneyland’s 2018 spring and summer celebration of all things Pixar is chock full of favorite characters, amazing food, and entertaining parades and shows. There are attractions that work for every age and stage, from babies to grandparents and everyone in between. Since I focus regularly on toddler and preschooler […]
Pixar Fest at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know
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 […]
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 […]
