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Sleeping Beauty Castle 2020 Renovated

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…

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Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort near Disneyland on Katella Avenue

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…

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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…

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Pink Tinted Cinderella Castle at Disney World

14 Vacation Essentials You Must Buy Before Leaving for Your Disney Vacation

1) TSA Approved Travel Kit: This is helpful if you don’t plan on checking a bag, as it brings together all of your necessities, such as toothpaste, deodorant, and sunblock, in a handy plastic bag. The best bit? Everything is…

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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Entrance

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…

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Universal Studios Hollywood Globe

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…

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Star Wars Galaxys Edge Concept Art Disneyland 2019

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…

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it's a small holiday overlay - Disneyland

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…

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Coffee Sign on Main Street | Where to Find Good Coffee at Disneyland

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…

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Splitsville -The Complete Guide to Downtown Disney for Adults

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…

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Napa Rose - 10 Disneyland Hotel Activities for Adults

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,…

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Space Mountain Attraction at Disneyland

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…

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Old Oil Cans with Drink Labels: Raspberry, Seaweed, Soy Printed on Them at Disneyland's Cars Land

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….

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Lots-O Strawberry & Blueberry Funnel Cake with a Disneyland/Pixar Fest Park Map

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….

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Splash Mountain at Disneyland

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…

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Pixar Shorts Entrance at the Sunset Showcase Theatre in Disneyland's California Adventure

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…

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Pixar Pier 3D Concept Model at Blue Sky Cellar in Disneyland

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…

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Once Upon a Time Wall at Animation Courtyard in Disneyland

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…

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All the Scrooges can pipe down. The holidays are H All the Scrooges can pipe down. The holidays are HERE and I’m STOKED! #disneyworld #christmasatdisney #magickingdom
✨ Christmas is staring NOW at Hollywood Studios! ✨ Christmas is staring NOW at Hollywood Studios! Who’s ready for the season?? #disneyworld #hollywoodstudios #christmasatdisney
CHEAP & DELICIOUS Eats in Orlando!The @orlandopa CHEAP & DELICIOUS Eats in Orlando!The @orlandoparkinglotparty was a hit this weekend. Loads of food trucks from local restaurants and bars filled the parking lot. Admission is free and the food was so so good.In town for vacation? Head up to Ivanhoe to experience what the locals have to offer. The district is located near downtown and full of food and fun all year long.Be sure to check out the upcoming parking lot parties!Saturday May 20 - @gnarly_barley407
Friday May 26 - @infusion_tea
Friday June 2 - @rockpitbrewing#orlandoflorida #orlandolocal #orlandofood #orlandorestaurant #disneyworldfood #ivanhoe #orlando #orlandolife #florida
What I drank (and ate) at Disney World this week! What I drank (and ate) at Disney World this week! 🍹✅✨SAVE this post for your next Disney World visit!As a local, I eat and drink at Disney World almost every week. It’s time I start logging all the important details.This week, we took a ride on the monorail and experienced the best bars and restaurants around Magic Kingdom.Then, we hustled over to Epcot for some fresh fish and chips. (So crispy, so delish!)Finish it off with some fireworks and get the best sleep of your life. Doctors orders!Should I keep logging my drinks and eats? Comment below!🍹 Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum
📍Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace🍹 Spikey Pineapple
📍Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace7/10 - Could barely taste the booze. The Dole Whip part was tasty though. Ask for an extra shot!🍹 Polynesian Pearl
📍Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace10/10 Yum! Slightly sweet, creamy, just strong enough!🥪 Prime Rib Sandwich and Mac & Cheese
📍Steakhouse 717/10 Sandwhich was ok, a little dry
10/10 Mac and Cheese was the BOMB🇬🇧Fish & Chips
📍Yorkshire County Fish Shop9/10 My favorite quick-service meal next to corn dog nuggets!🍻Bonus: Beer on the terrace at Enchanted Rose!
The atmosphere is unbeatable!
#disneyworld #wdw #magickingdom #polynesianresort #monorail #monorailhopping #disneyfood #disneydrinks #disneyworlddrinks #travelagent #disneytravelagent
Happy National Travel Advisor Day!✨Travel Agen Happy National Travel Advisor Day!✨Travel Agents: Here are some bonuses for you today!Universal is tacking on an extra 5% commission for any purchases on 1-Day Park-to-Park ticket to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure!Disney has added some extra marketing assets to the College of Disney Knowledge. You can find themed wallpaper and Facebook cover images for your social pages!And *I* have something for you too! I’m giving you a sneak peek into what I’ve got coming up in my travel coaching program.Coming up: I’m writing an instructional guide all about finding clients as a Disney Travel Planner. I reveal the strategies I used to create a sustainable travel business and aquire my first clients.The guide will be complete with workbooks and top-secret bonuses.Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter so you can be notified immediately once the massive guide is available! Find the link to my newsletter in my bio.#disneytravelplanner #disneyworld #disneyland #travelagent #businesscoach #travelagentcoach #disneytravelagent #universalstudios #universalorland #magickingdom
This week in Disney Park news!⚫Maleficent Dra This week in Disney Park news!⚫Maleficent Dragon Animatronic Catches Fire in Disneyland⚫It was frightening moment for Cast Members and guests as they witnessed the mechanical, fire-breathing set piece burn up in front of them. This was reminiscent of the Maleficent dragon catching fire during the Festival of Fantasy parade at Disney World a few years ago. Thankfully, no one was hurt during this incident and the previous event. Some fire effects have been suspended at both Disney parks while they work towards making it a safer experience.🎃 Disney World’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets On Sale🎃Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are now available for purchase by guests who have booked a Disney World resort during the event dates.Tickets for the general public go on sale May 2nd. Check out Get Away Today for discount tickets to any parks this year! Link in my bio!🚀May the 4th Celebratory Snacks Coming to Disney Parks🚀Looking for some out-of-this-world eats to celebrate May the 4th? Disney World and Disneyland have you covered with new Star Wars-themed food offerings. Indulge in a blue milk panna cotta, a Darth Vader chocolate-filled donut, or a Wookiee-inspired chocolate popcorn. These delicious treats can be found throughout the parks and some will be available beyond May the 4th.✨New and Returning Character Meet & Greets at Disney World✨
As part of a newly reimagined Pixar Place, the Edna Mode Experience is making its return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 14th. Visitors can also look forward to meeting other Pixar characters such as Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Frozone, and Sulley from “Monsters, Inc.” in the same area. Moana also made her debut at Animal Kingdom this week. And, the live-action inspired Ariel will be coming to Disney Parks this summer!That’s all for now! Have a great weekend!#disneyland #disneyworld #maythe4th #maythefourth #starwars #starwarsgalaxysedge #disneyfood #disneyworldfood #disneysnacks #mickeysnotsoscaryhalloweenparty #disneynews #disneytravelplanner #disneytravelagent
Happy Friday!I’m starting a new series where I Happy Friday!I’m starting a new series where I recap all of the major Disney Parks news that happened over the week. This is a GREAT week to start because it was loaded with FRIGHTFULLY fun times.Check out what’s new and poppin’ below!-Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park is bringing back Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select nights from August 11 to November 1, with limited capacity and Halloween-themed entertainment for all ages. Tickets will be available for purchase on May 2.-New Halloween-themed merchandise, including the Mickey Mouse Fab 5 collection and items celebrating the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, will be available.-Disneyland Resort is bringing back the Oogie Boogie Bash, a Halloween-themed after-hours event at Disney California Adventure park with limited capacity and spooky entertainment. Guests can also enjoy new outfits for Mickey and Minnie during Halloween Time at Disneyland park.-Disney Cruise Line will bring back the Halloween on the High Seas cruises from mid-September through October 2023, with Halloween-themed activities, food and beverage items, and decor aboard each ship.-Hong Kong Disneyland is inviting guests to their Halloween celebration, featuring Disney Villains and the “Let’s Get Wicked” musical stage show, starting on September 15th.There were even more updates announced such as the upcoming Disneyland After Dark events including Throwback Nite, Star Wars Nite, and the first ever Pride Night!Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter for more updates and planning guides. (lincoln bio)See you next week for more news updates!#disneyworld #disneyland #disneyhalloween #disneycruiseline #orlandoflorida #orlandolife
#mickeysnotsoscaryhalloweenparty #oogieboogiebash
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A lovely night at the Polynesian! Stay tuned for o A lovely night at the Polynesian! Stay tuned for our new adventure in Disney World videos 🚀 ⭐️
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