Welcome to Moonlight Magic at California Adventure! As Disney Vacation Club members, my family is able to experience Disney magic year after year at different Disney destinations. And once in a while, we’re able to experience an exclusive event just for members. The last time my family had experienced Moonlight Magic at Disney California Adventure,…
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The fam goes BIG — the BIG Disneyland Trip Report
With the twists and turns of planning a BIG Disneyland family reunion complete, we headed off to California and our much-needed vacation. Since I’m here to tell the tale, we all made it through the parks and many attractions where things “unexpectedly” go wrong. Here’s our BIG Disneyland trip report on what we did and…
The Fam Goes BIG — the Decisions for Disneyland
We’ve introduced our family and tackled some of the important things we need to know for a Disneyland family reunion. Now we get to the fun part for me: planning the details of our trip and making it a magical reality. Follow along in the second article of our series as we make the BIG…
Why I Love Soarin’
Soarin’ at California Adventure When people ask me what my favorite Disney attraction is, I have to be honest and tell them that I have many and it’s hard to pick. But one that has a special place in my heart is the attraction that was born at California Adventure and now has an East…
Character Appearances at Disneyland Park
Stitch entertains guests in Tomorrowland When Disneyland reopened after a historic closure due to the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of changes were introduced. One of those changes was the way in which characters would interact with guests. Mickey waves to me in Toontown Although I was sad because we wouldn’t be able to…
We’re Going Back to Disneyland!
Disneyland Park decked out for Halloween I haven’t been back to Disneyland since November 2019. In that time, I’ve missed the Happiest Place on Earth terribly. Well, we’re going back to Disneyland! My family and I (possibly accompanied by some friends) will be spending a day at Disneyland Park. Model of Galaxy’s Edge…
The Oogie Boogie Bash 2021: What’s Different?
A sign from Oogie Boogie Bash 2019 Halloween Time is returning to the Disneyland Resort, and with it, the Oogie Boogie Bash! This after-hours, separately ticketed event at Disney California Adventure was a hit for our family in 2019. It replaced Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park, which we enjoyed twice. The Evil Queen terrorizes…
Jungle Cruise Memories
Disney’s original “cruise line” is making some big changes. The Jungle Cruise at Disney World and Disneyland will be updated with new animatronics and new jokes. Disneyland’s version stayed closed when the park reopened in April, and Walt Disney World’s version is already being changed as Guests ride. With our classic Jungle Cruise sailing off…
Disneyland Forward
Concept art ©DisneylandForward While we Disneyland devotees were waiting for official news about reopening, which we now know is April 30, we got a huge surprise. Disney announced “Disneyland Forward,” a proposed expansion of the property. The first time I ever visited Disneyland, it consisted of one park and two hotels. I have watched…
Disneyland Reopening: What We Know Now
Both theme parks will reopen on April 30th After more than a year of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland now has a reopening date! So many people are clamoring to get back into the Happiest Place on Earth, but information keeps changing as to what this is going to look like. Having…
The World of Disney Churros
Disney churros rank right up with Dole Whips and the mouse shaped pretzel as one of the favorite snacks offered at Disney Parks around the world. To me, churros are tops. Hand held, dippable, they are the perfect travel companion and have become a cultural phenomenon and Disney Icon as well. Disney Churros Came All…
Disney California Adventure for Marvel Fans
in the queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout! Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19 If you’re like me, you’ve been spending a lot of time at home, checking out new content on streaming services, or revisiting old favorites. It should surprise absolutely no one to…