Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port in Disneyland Park Every once in a while, even a careful Disney veteran like myself makes a critical planning error. In this case, it was making a silly assumption that we’d be able to stroll into a table service restaurant in Downtown Disneyland on a Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and get…
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Season of the Force at Disneyland
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… When I was a kid, I was basically raised on Disney movies. Our local theater showed a different Disney animated classic a week for an entire summer, and my Mom took my sister and me to every one. In 1976, we took our first family…
Disneyland Resort Early Admission Options
If you are like me then you don’t get to go to Disneyland as often as you would like. That makes every precious hour that much more important. So what is an extra hour worth to your vacation? There are two types of added hours for guests to the Disneyland Resort. Extra Magic Hours Are…
It’s a Small World Holiday
It is the joyous notes of that catchy tune and the giant white and gold façade that draws children and adults alike to the iconic ‘It’s a Small World’ attraction at Disneyland. When we cross the plaza towards one of Walt Disney’s World Expo attractions, we know what we are going to get –…
Using Single Rider Lines at Disneyland
One is the loneliest number, but it’s perfect for using the Single Rider Lines at Disneyland. I’ll let you in on my first secret: you don’t have to be traveling alone to employ the Single Rider Lines. Any party willing to split up and let the cast members choose their spot can use these “SRLs,”…
My Favorite Sweet Treats at Disneyland Park
Welcome to Disneyland Park! Disneyland Park means so many things to me. Magic, memories, family, laughter, and without a doubt, delicious treats I just don’t get to enjoy in my real life. Here are three of my favorites: THE MATTERHORN MACAROON This is a new one for me, but it was love at first bite….
A Stroll Through Goofy’s House
Goofy’s House in Mickey’s Toontown, Disneyland Park Let’s go back to Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park to visit Goofy’s House! You’ll find Goofy’s House right next to Donald’s Boat, in Toontown’s residential district. Unlike Mickey and Minnie’s Houses, Goofy’s House is not an elaborate queue to meet Goofy. Although Goofy sometimes meets guests near his…
Disney Trips Change Along With Your Kids
You may have already noticed, but the Disney vacation you’re taking with your teens is nothing like the trip you took with them as preschoolers. Your Disney trips will naturally evolve as your children grow up. Here are some of the ways: Not-so-surprising. It’s pretty easy to hide a surprise trip from someone who can’t…
A Stroll Through Minnie’s House at Disneyland
Minnie’s House in Disneyland Park Let’s visit Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park today, to get a peek inside Minnie’s House! Minnie lives right next door to Mickey in Toontown’s residential zone. Minnie’s House is where, on most days, you’ll get to meet Minnie Mouse. In the past, you’d queue up outside and meet her on…
A Tour of Mickey’s House at Disneyland
Mickey’s House in Disneyland Park Today we’re heading over to Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park to visit the home of the main mouse himself, Mickey Mouse! Mickey’s House sits nestled in the residential area of Toontown. Residential Toontown Mickey’s House is basically an elaborate indoor air conditioned queue in order to meet Mickey. On this…
Dinner at Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port
Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port, in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland Today we’re going to Disneyland Park’s Tomorrowland to visit Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port for dinner. This quick service restaurant, with both shaded outdoor and blissfully air conditioned interior seating, is located close to Space Mountain. As you can probably guess, pizza is the star attraction here. However, there…
The Tiki Juice Bar at Disneyland
A tiki god shows his stuff during the pre-show of the Enchanted Tiki Birds Today I’m taking you to one of my favorite places for a snack in Disneyland Park. Chances are you’ve seen it when passing through Adventureland, perhaps on your way to the Jungle Cruise or the Indiana Jones Adventure. Maybe you passed…