New Rides, Special Holiday Events, and Expansions Happening at Disneyland and California Adventure This Year 2020 marks Disneyland’s 65th anniversary and if we know anything about Disney, it’s that they love to celebrate birthdays. Remember the castle cake monstrosity of…

Best Hotels Near Disneyland for Your Couple’s or Group Vacation There is so much to do, see and eat at Disneyland Resort and we encourage at least one adults-only trip in your lifetime. Whether you head to Disneyland as a…

Your Adults-Only Guide to the Halloween Party, treats, merchandise, and more at Disneyland and California Adventure! Halloween Time is one of the most fun experiences available at the Disneyland Resort. With festive spooks and thrills, it gives a whole new…

This is your comprehensive guide to what you should consider buying on Amazon before visiting the parks! Before leaving for vacation, I highly suggest pre-purchasing any sunscreen, over-the-counter medications, or other necessities on Amazon (or your nearby Target/Walmart) before going…

Barring some dubious decisions Disney Executives have made in the past (ahem Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management), I trust that if anyone can bring Star Wars to life, it’s Disney. There’s no doubt in my mind that if you…

Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood sometimes get a bad rap. Yes, the theme parks are considerably smaller than the parks in Florida. But, I’m a firm believer that smaller than does not necessarily mean worse than. If you’re visiting California for…

Disney may make changes and cancellations at their discretion. Always check the official Disney website when making vacation plans! Also, this post may contain affiliate links to products I love. I only endorse products I truly believe in. There’s a…

It doesn’t matter whether you visit Disneyland, Disney World, or Tokyo Disney, as soon as you set foot on Disney property you’re transported into your very own Hallmark movie. You’re Lacey Chabert about to meet your one true love working…

The Best Places to Find Coffee in Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney There’s only one way to start your magic morning right at Disneyland and that’s with a fresh cup of nature’s best creation: coffee. I know it’s a little…

Downtown Disney is my favorite place to visit the minute I land in Anaheim. There’s no cost of admission and there are plenty of options for food, drink, shopping. It’s basically a big party and bustling with street performers. It’s…

Long gone is the assumption that Disneyland is just for kids. You know who has to bring those kids into the parks? Parents! And it’s not just for parents either. Disney is for young honeymooners, groups of friends visiting SoCal,…

The Childless Millennial’s Guide to Disneyland and California Adventure Once upon a time, Walt Disney sat on a bench and watched his kids ride the carousel at his local park. At that moment, Walt was inspired to create an entire…

By the time you’ve rope dropped Space Mountain, ran to Matterhorn, and hiked Main Street, you’re gonna feel a little cranky. In the past few weeks, I’ve been exploring ways to decrease the stress-level that goes into a Disney vacation….

If you are what you eat, then I only want to eat the good stuff. -Remy  Pixar Fest is easily one of the best Disney Festivals I’ve yet to experience. I don’t say this lightly. Dear Lawd, the food was good….

“YOU RUINED MY VACATION!” Ask any Cast Member, past or present, and they’ll most likely say they’ve heard this phrase before. Either said directly to them or in their vicinity. And look, I get it, it’s sweltering, crowded, expensive, and…

This week I had the great fun of writing a guest post for Practically Perfect Meg regarding my stay at The Embassy Suites Anaheim South. Megan and I share a love for Disney and if you’re planning a trip to…

I’m not a big fan of overlays or the over-saturation of seasonal festivals. I give exception to the holiday overlays like it’s a small world and Haunted Mansion, or Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival,  but other than that I think…

I remember when my family would visit Disneyland our vacation wouldn’t even be over before we started feeling the Disney blues. One way to combat the sad feeling that your vacation is over is to start planning your next vacation….

Go to any Disney Facebook group and ask the question “What’s the best hotel on Disney property?” You’ll most likely get about 30 different answers and become completely overwhelmed by competing opinions. If you’d rather not use a Travel Agent…

There’s a lot of exciting things happening in both California Adventure and Disneyland Park in 2018. Most renovations are happening in California Adventure as they slowly transform the park from an ode to California to basically a hard copy of…

About ten years ago, simply visiting the parks during non-peak season would be enough to avoid crowds and long lines. Every year Disney adds another festival at Epcot or another room promotion to keep resorts full and the money flowing….

It’s 90 degrees, mid-July, in Southern California. Your Fitbit says that you’ve walked 6 miles today and you still have 3 hours until World of Color. The wait for the show is too short to head back to your hotel…

Booking a Disney vacation may seem easy with the endless amount of information on the internet. But this much information can be overwhelming. With my insider knowledge, I’m here to help discover what is best for you. And as far as planning logistics, I’m here for that too. Got any burning questions like: “What’s a FastPass?” or “I…