Everything New Coming to Disneyland and California Adventure in 2020
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…
The Best Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels for an Adults-Only Vacation
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…
Easy Guide to Halloween at Disneyland: 35 Things to Do and Eat!
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…
14 Vacation Essentials You Must Buy Before Leaving for Your Disney Vacation
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…
Insider’s Guide to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney World
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…
Transportation Guide: How to Get from Disneyland to Universal Studios Hollywood
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…
Everything New Coming to Disneyland in 2019 & Returning Favorites
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…
Christmas in Disneyland – Everything You Need to Know
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…
Where to Find Good Coffee at Disneyland
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 for Adults: The Complete Guide
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…
10 Disneyland Hotel Activities for Adults
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 Adults-Only Guide to Disneyland and California Adventure
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…
Energizing Disneyland Snacks That Won’t Give You a Food Coma
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….
Snack Guide: 13 Popular Treats at Pixar Fest in Disneyland
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….
The Biggest Mistakes You’ll Make on Your Disney Vacation and How to Avoid Them
“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…
Embassy Suites Anaheim South Review: A Cute Little Hotel with Good Amenities
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…
Entertainment and Merchandise Guide to Disneyland’s Pixar Fest
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…
10 Cheap Disney Finds to Make Your Day a Little More Magical
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….
Top 8 Disney Guidebooks and E-Books To Help Plan Your 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…
Everything New Coming to Disneyland This Year
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…
9 Ways to Spend Less Time Waiting in Line at Disney
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….
Animation Courtyard: Disneyland’s Best-Kept “Secret”
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…
The Benefits of Using a Disney Travel Planner
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…