It’s well known in my family that my brother and I are “park people”. Not necessarily limited to Disney, but parks in general. He and I live for the thrill rides and glorious fried delicacies that only theme parks can do just right. Somehow we got this gene when our parents are decidedly different. When…
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Four Things Disneyland Does Better Than Walt Disney World
There are some things Disneyland does better! Not too long ago, I wrote about four things that Walt Disney World does better than Disneyland. Now it’s the West Coast’s turn to shine. Even though Disneyland is decades older than Walt Disney World, there are a handful of things they do better. Here are four examples….
Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration Debuts at Magic Kingdom
On November 18th of last year Mickey and Minnie celebrated their 90th birthdays. There were many releases of Mickey memorabilia released all through the country leading up to this momentous day. From T-shirts to Oreos to Goldfish, everywhere you turned, Mickey’s face was there. The Walt Disney Company uses the debut of Steamboat Willie on…
Managing Diabetes in the Disney Parks
I have diabetes. There, I said it. When my GP said I had diabetes, it was both a relief and a dark dawning. I was about to head overseas to my favorite place—Disneyland. But how was I going to take part in my Disney holiday like normal when I was no longer ‘normal’? This blog…
Avoiding Heat Exhaustion by Staying Hydrated in the Parks
One of the most common complaints at Disney Parks First Aid (especially during the summer) is heat exhaustion symptoms as stated to me as I made my now daily pilgrimage to the first aid station with a family member. Although the Cast Members at first aid are amazing, these tips will help you avoid…
Naples Ristorante e Bar at the Disneyland Resort
The new exterior of Naples Ristorante e Bar Naples Ristorante e Bar, at Downtown Disney in the Disneyland Resort, just had their grand reveal after a renovation. I was lucky enough to be at the media event and got to take a good look at the changes. There are three major areas to this restaurant,…
Disneyland Park and Why You Should Plan a Visit for 2019
In December we celebrate both Walt Disney’s birth (December 5, 1901) and his passing (December 15, 1966). Little did he know that when he opened Disneyland Park on July 17, 1955, that this, together with his film studios, was only the beginning of a legacy we still celebrate today. So why visit Disneyland in 2019?…
The Best Rides for Toddlers – Disneyland Edition
The Storybook Land Canal Boats, with Casey, Jr. in the background I made so many happy memories at Disneyland. Among the happiest are those I made with my daughter before she was old enough to go to school. When she was a toddler, she loved the shows, parades and meeting the characters. But there were…
The Mickey Mummy Macaron at the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
When you look at your dessert and it looks back… My daughter chose to celebrate her 13th birthday at Mickey’s Halloween Party in Disneyland Park. We let her pick a special birthday dessert. First, we ducked into the Red Rose Inn to look for something sweet. However, she didn’t find anything that appealed to her…
My Most Magical Disneyland Memories
I grew up less than 15 miles from Disneyland in California. So close we could hear the distant pops of the fireworks on a quiet night. Disneyland was a big part of my childhood and my memories. Now I get to relive the magic with my own children — and someday hopefully my grandchildren. I…
Knowing where to get assistance: Disney Parks’ First Aid Centers
No one really wants to face sickness or injury on their Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation; however, accidents do happen, and people do get sick. But don’t look at this as a tragedy. Revel in the hospitality of Disney. My family is accident prone and an illness magnet. When they come down with an…
Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland
When my husband and I asked our daughter how she wanted to celebrate her birthday this year, she said she wanted to go to Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland. This is a hard ticketed event held on certain nights in September and October, held on evenings when Disneyland Park closes to the general public early….